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All the fun of the fair at ISR’s Easter Fete!
Students and visitors were spoilt for choice at last week’s Easter Fete and Open Day. As well as providing all sorts of fun activities outside, the
International School of the Regents ‘opened the doors’ of the secondary school and showcased work by students from Years 7 to 13.
 What’s cooking? The French
room featured mouth-watering cooking demonstrations presented by Mrs le Baron and her French students. Onlookers were given an insight into the finer aspects of preparing
traditional and delicious French dishes such as ‘mousse au choolat’ and ‘souffle au fromage’.
All departments had prepared interesting displays and presentations which made for an action packed programme of events throughout the day. Every subject
area was covered and activities ranged from food testing in Biology and graphics in the Computer Lab to candle making in the Art studio. Combat gear was recommended for the
History room, which had been converted into a World War 1 trench. Broomsticks were more appropriate for the Harry Potter room which had a magical ‘Hogwarts’ feel and was
the setting for an entertaining play performed by staff and students.
 Outside in the garden, Mrs
Taylor and Bernadette kept the sausages sizzling on the barbeque for the hungry crowds!
Audiences were treated to a wide variety of music and drama in the Roundhouse, including a terrific show staged by all the French students. Performances by
the Regency Singers, saxophone quintet and chamber orchestra also featured.
An inter-school basketball game between ISR and ISE senior boys rounded off activities in the gymnasium. Well done all players for a terrific effort!
The Grand Raffle draw was one of the final events with many lucky winners! The culmination of the programme was an event featuring Mr Simon Leslie, ISR’s
Headmaster and his moustache. Mr Leslie had agreed to shave off his moustache if the Student Guild could collect 5,000 baht for charity. The Student Guild met the challenge,
Mr Leslie was committed to the barbers chair and rendered almost unrecognisable after parting with his moustache of 20 years!
All in all a great day for everyone and many thanks to all those who helped out and attended on the day.
Asian University’s English Summer Camp gets off to a successful start
The first of two English Summer Camps to be run by the Asian University of Science and Technology on its campus near Jomtien started on March 15th with 87
excited students. The first camp ran until 12th April and the second runs from Wednesday, 18th April until Friday, 11th May. Most of the students come from Bangkok and Chonburi
Province, but others come from as far afield as Phrae and Songkla.
 Bowling them over at Star Bowl
in Rayong
The presence at the camp of students from distant provinces is the result of their parents’ admiration for the ideas of the University’s vice-chancellor,
Dr. Viphandh Roengpithya, who discusses education and social matters on his weekly Channel Five TV programmes, ‘House Number Five’ and ‘This Morning.’
In welcoming students to the camp, Dr. Viphandh stressed the importance of English, IT, and maths in the modern world, and announced that next year he would
be running combined English & Maths, English & Physics, and English & Chemistry Camps.
 Summer Camp students enjoy
themselves at Nang Rum Beach
The 42 young men and 45 young women, ranging in age from 14 to 34, were also greeted by Tim Kirk, the camp organizer, who outlined the program and introduced
his team of British, American, and Australia teachers. The teachers are assisted by a group of a dozen Thai teaching assistants who are higher school or college teachers, or
senior students from the Arts Faculties of Chulalongkorn, Assumption, and Mahasarakam Universities, and who look after the students’ social and sporting activities.
Sports include badminton, basketball, volleyball, bowling, table tennis, football, and squash. Among the social activities is a popular cookery class on
Saturday mornings taught by Jomtien resident, Mrs. Inthira Cheeseborough, and a painting and drawing class led by Dr. Brian Curtin from Rangsit University.
The students live on campus for one month and have a full program of English study and computer lessens, in addition to sport, evening activities and movies,
and excursions to the Chakri Narubet aircraft carrier in Sattahip, the Sriracha Tiger Zoo, and Nong Nuch Village.
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Fun and games for students, parents and staff at MCCI Sports Day
The Montessori Children’s Center International School recently held their sports day in the school grounds in Soi Wongamat. The games began after a playful
parade involving students from all levels of the school, and were divided into three teams: King Cobras, Fiery Dragons and ‘Tiger Woods’, each sporting their individual
logos.
 On your marks, get ready, jump!
The Lower Elementary started off the spoon and ball race with the preschool and Kindergarten following. Sack races, Duck Duck Goose, and an obstacle run were
just the start of the festivities.
As the morning progressed the competition became more intense with many of the young athletes feeling the strain of competition.
The 3-legged race was a riot with many of the runners finding coordination for 3 legs a little difficult; needless to say, participants and spectators alike
enjoyed it.
 Skipping right along with 3 legs
The Hoop & Run, a game of pass the ball and Zig Zag involving the entire school finished off the day’s competition with the ‘Tiger Woods’ team
coming in first, the King Cobras and Fiery Dragons running a close 2nd and 3rd.
After the games were over parent and staff were pitted against each other in an all out Tug-of-War. The staff being supplemented by some of the parents won
the event. Prize giving and lunch followed in what was an enjoyable day for all.
Garden International School hosts “Fountain of Life” children
Last Wednesday, the Primary students at Garden International School were hosts to 20 children from the “Fountain of Life” in Pattaya.
 Camaraderie was the main goal
scored during this football match
Two football matches were organized; one for the younger children and another for the older ones. In both games, the “Fountain of Life” teams came out
winners. Great fun was had by all.
“Can we do it again soon?” Asked one of the GIS students.
GIS certainly plans to. Garden International School always strives to continue making strong links with the local community.
Award winning author Visits ISE
Hiroko (pictured here) watches as Jack Gantos, award-winning author, autographs her book. Hiroko, her fellow students, staff, and ISE parents were treated to
lively sessions with the author. Jack Gantos has recently won the prestigious Newbery Award, which is given for excellence in writing for children, for his book Joey Pigza
Loses Control. Some of his other books are Rotten Ralph, a series of picture books, and Desire Lines, his book written for young adults.
 Gantos, who is currently living in Boston, led the students, from 3 years of age to
eighteen, through the process of how to use journals as a record of their lives. He started writing a journal in second grade. His older sister had a diary so he insisted that
he have one too. This led to a lifetime of writing. Many of his story ideas have come from his journals. He emphasized how everyone’s life is full of “big details”, such
as an airplane crashing in your neighborhood, and “small details”, such as how you choose decorate your room.
Students left appreciating Mr. Gantos’ enthusiasm for writing as well as an appreciation for the many stories he shared with them.
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