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GIS hosts spectacular swimming gala
And they’re off! Another race
begins.
Words by
Arjit Verma (Year 9)
Photos by
Ritche Guisona
Garden International School (GIS) recently held a spectacular Secondary
Swimming Gala.
House meetings were held beforehand to finalise the event and then on the
day the first swimmers took to the pool at 8.30 a.m. Once all lined up in
their houses, students all helped their houses by taking part in the races.
Teachers Ms Morris and Mr Elderkamp also joined in the fun by taking to the
water.
There was a buzz of excitement as the whistle blew to signal the start of
each race. The Gala ended with a breathtaking Biathlon, where students (and
Mr Elderkamp) had to do ten laps of swimming (250m) and 800m running. All
the houses did well but there could only be one winner. The results were:
Cobra finished in 4th place, Gecko was in 3rd, Tiger managed a 2nd, and
Eagle were the overall winners.
GIS students cheer on their
friends.
GIS fittest students take part
in the biathlon.
Made it! A student finishes
his race at GIS.
Head of ELS Mr Berry discovers
he can’t walk on water.
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Regent’s School Pattaya hosts U15 FOBISSEA Games
Students found they needed stamina and strength
to run the 1500m race.
Alicia Warner
November 16 - 18 saw The Regent’s School Pattaya buzzing with activity
as they played host to schools from all over Asia for the U15 FOBISSEA Games.
Six schools competed - The Regent’s School Pattaya, ELC International School
Malaysia, Harrow International School Beijing, Seoul Foreign School, The British
School of Guangzhou and Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar.
The games commenced with swimming on the Friday morning with 49 heats, in which
Seoul Foreign School came out victorious. After lunch the teams made their way
to Rayong Athletics Stadium where the weather was on their side as they managed
to escape the rain and get on with the track and field events. Here, Regents
Pattaya came out on top.
Eager to get back into the games, the weekend saw students compete in football
and basketball matches that demonstrated just how much hard work pays off;
predominantly so for Regents Pattaya. The girls won both their Saturday football
and their Sunday basketball tournaments. The Regent’s Pattaya boys missed out
only slightly as they walked away with gold after their basketball tournament on
the Saturday, but lost out to ELC International School in the intense football
final, where the victory was taken after extra time.
A Regent’s student gives it her
all playing against 5 other schools.
Despite the disappointment that might have been felt in the
final football game, the amazing atmosphere carried over from visiting schools’
arrival didn’t wane. Students and staff alike, who had all worked hard to make
sure the event ran smoothly, culminated at a gala dinner on Sunday where
participants reveled in their achievements with great food, fantastic company,
awards and a disco. Dancing shoes had clearly been the footwear of choice for
most; laughter and cheers became infectious as everyone danced late into the
evening. It all wound down as everyone embraced Regents Pattaya’s host country
by floating homemade ‘krathongs’ in the pool.
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Athletes shine at Satit Udomseuksa School’s 14th Sports Day
Satit Udomseuksa School held the finals of their annual
sports events on Friday 16th November.
The sporting events were preceded by a special parade involving all students and
teachers. During the day, students from kindergarten to upper secondary level
participated in a number of swimming, running and coordination activities,
demonstrating their physical well being, in front of cheering friends and
family.
The overall winners of this year’s sports activities were the English Programme,
Blue Team (pictured here). Congratulations to them and to all the other
participating competitors.
Hilton Pattaya begins Charity Teddy Bear project
To raise funds for Human Help Network Foundation Thailand
Hilton Pattaya recently announced its latest corporate social
responsibility initiative, ‘The Charity Teddy Bear for Underprivileged Kids
Project’. Aimed at raising funds for the Human Help Network Foundation Thailand
(www.hhnthailand.org), the project will help protect children’s rights against
exploitation, poverty and child discrimination.
The charity teddy bear is presented in three categories - in bikini, chef and
bathrobe costume at only THB 999. These adorable teddy bears are available for
sale from December 1 at Hilton Pattaya and at Human Help Network Foundation’s
Pattaya office.
The Human Help Network Foundation Thailand is a NGO based in Pattaya. Its aim is
to help children in need, to provide them with security, a stable and
affectionate home and an education.
In line with the hotel’s commitment to make a difference through community
service in Pattaya, Hilton Pattaya’s Blue Energy team will continue to work
closely with local organizations to take the lead in both implementing
sustainable activities and enhancing corporate social responsibility.
To buy a charity teddy bear or for more information please call +66 (0)38 253
000 or email [email protected]
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SOS Rice Appeal 2012
Derek Franklin
The annual SOS Rice Appeal will start this year throughout Pattaya on
the birthday of HM the King, Wednesday the 5th of December, and will continue on
the weekend of the 8th, 9th and 10th of December at major shops and supermarkets
throughout Pattaya.
The aim of the SOS Rice appeal is to encourage the people of Pattaya to donate
rice to help feed the 850 children and students with disabilities living at the
Father Ray Foundation. Each year the children and students at the Foundation eat
75,000kgs of rice, and this year, more then ever, they need your help.
During the four days of the appeal the Father Ray Foundation is asking for your
help.
Please buy and donate a bag of rice at the following supermarkets; any branch of
Tesco Lotus, Big C, Big C Xtra, Makro, Best, Friendship, Tops, Central Festival,
Villa Market, Mike’s Shopping Mall and Foodland.
Help feed this little tyke and his friends by buying
and donating a bag of rice during this year’s SOS Rice Appeal.
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12/12/12 - an auspicious day
Your participation on 12-12-12
will ensure that each and every child and student receives a gift at the
Christmas party.
Derek Franklin
The 12th day of the 12th month in the 12th year of the century is seen
by some to be an auspicious day and not just because it is also the first day of
Christmas. On this day the Foundation has organized a fundraising event to
purchase Christmas gifts for the children.
The host this year is Bobby Brooks, local businessman and long time supporter of
the Father Ray Foundation, and who just happens to be celebrating his own
birthday on the twelfth.
The event will take place at the Redemptorist Center on Sukhumvit Road and
buying a ticket costs just 500 baht. For this you will have a great evening of
entertainment and it will also ensure that each and every child and student
receives a gift at the Christmas party.
More information about the work of the Father Ray Foundation can be found at
www.fr-ray.org or email [email protected]
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Redemptorist School to send disabled athletes to Chiang Mai games in Jan.
Vittaya Yoondorn
Pattaya Redemptorist School for the Disabled will send athletes to the
31st Wieng Ping Games in Chiang Mai in January, hoping to continue a winning
streak that already netted Olympic medals and new records.
Secretary Likhit Thaksin said the
school will send disabled athletes to complete in 14 categories at the 31st
Wieng Ping Games in Chiang Mai.
At a meeting of Father Ray Foundation regional directors Nov. 15 in Pattaya,
Secretary Likhit Thaksin said the school will send disabled athletes to complete
in 14 categories at the Jan. 15-19 games. He urged regional offices to help
sponsor them.
Likhit said Redemptorist athletes had a good 2012, taking second place at Jana’s
OITA Wheelchair International Marathon with a school-best time of 2:03.03 in the
T52 category, and grabbing a gold medal and two silver’s that this summer’s
Paralympic Games in London.
The meeting, called to review the 2012 academic year as well as highlight
upcoming events, focused on the Father Ray Foundation’s plans to open a new
school in Nong Khai.
Director Udomchoke Churat said the cornerstone of the new Redemptorist School
Nong Khai will be laid Nov. 30.
Other upcoming events include an alumni reception and forum following graduation
Dec. 9.
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