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Early Years Water Day at St. Andrews
 Julian
having Songkran Fun.
St Andrews International School recently celebrated its
annual Early Years Water Day for the children in the Nursery (aged 2 - 3
years) and Kindergarten Classes (aged 3 - 4 years), on April 3rd.
Children, parents and teachers were able to enjoy a variety of wonderful
water games set up especially for this celebration.
 ‘Chase
the sprinkler!’
The water games included such activities as Songkran
Fun with a variety of water pistols! Other games included fishing, washing
the dolls and their clothes, splashing in paddling pools and ‘Chase the
Sprinkler’. The water slide was a firm favourite with children and
teachers alike again this year.
Mrs Slee, the Kindergarten teacher who organised the
event, said, “The children had a wonderful time and it was a great day
for everybody.”
 ‘How
many have you got?’ Yi-Ting asks Cederik.
Celebrations such as this are part of Early Years
curriculum, the UK’s ‘Curriculum Guidance for the Foundation Stage’,
that is followed at St. Andrews International School. This exciting
curriculum incorporates personal and social development, communication,
literacy and language development, physical development and understanding
of the world.
 Mary
catches a fish!
St. Andrews International School is located at Green
Valley Golf Course, near Ban Chang, tel. (038) 893716 - 8, fax: (038)
893720, email: [email protected]
The teaching staff welcomes any visitors at any time.
Suranaree Technology University visited ESBEC Site
Twenty
students majoring in Environmental Health from Suranaree Technology
University visited the Eastern Seaboard Environmental Complex (ESBEC) on a
field trip to study the waste management system by Modern Sanitary
Landfill.
Chocolate coated drama at The Regent’s School
Parents and students at The Regent’s School witnessed
a candy-coated extravaganza recently when the drama group presented
‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’. A talented cast took to the stage
and told the story of zany Willy Wonka and his quest to find a worthy
successor for his chocolate factory.
The
singing, dancing band of ‘Oompaloompas’.
Markku, as Willy Wonka, was highly visible in his
bright yellow suit throughout the play and was ably supported by the most
disparate group of characters! There was Gert as the television addicted
Mike, and his parents, played with sinister charm by Andre and Liisa.
 Markku
takes the stage as Willy Wonka, pictured here with the stalwart Grandma
Josephine and her zimmer frame (Louise), and the irritating Mrs Gloop
(Murielle).
Horrible Violet was played brilliantly by Natasha, and
Anita and Arman her doting parents. Ivie and Siri, a picture in pink,
nearly brought the house down as the terrible twins, Veruca and Wartina,
along with their indulgent and simpering mother, Eia.
Girish, as the sweetie-mad Augustus, was aided in his
obsession by his irritating mother Mrs Gloop - Murielle. The honest and
homespun Charlie was played beautifully by Simon, backed up by his poor
but loving family, Hilton, Neli, Merle and, in a cameo role as Grandpa, Mr
Magee. Louise showed her dramatic skill playing a memorable Grandma
Josephine whose authentic northern accent, hair curlers, slippers and
zimmer frame provided some comic moments! A colourful team of ‘Oompaloompas’,
TV reporters, promoters and even a trio of spies completed the cast line
up.
 Ivie
and Siri were brilliant as the not-so-nice twins, Veruca and Wartina, and
constantly gave their stage mum, Eia, a hard time!
Good triumphed in the end and to everyone’s relief
Willie Wonka was able to retire knowing that his life’s work was in good
hands. A relief too for the production team and backstage crew who had
worked so hard to make this year’s presentation such a memorable one.
Special thanks go to Mr Bradshaw for the music, Mr Fuller for the props,
Mrs Black for the costumes and of course, Miss Taaffe whose commitment and
drive saw the whole project through.
Mr. Bruce Hobert named new
Head of ISE
The Board of Directors of the International School
Eastern Seaboard (ISE) announces the appointment of Mr. Bruce Hobert as
the forthcoming head of ISE. Bruce will be taking over from Dr. Stuart
Young, the incumbent superintendent who is retiring in June.
 ISE
board member Dr. Robert Brewitt (left) congratulates Bruce Hobert on his
appointment as the new head of ISE.
Prior to coming to I.S.E., Mr. Hobert was a school
administrator in the United States. He was the principal of an elementary
and middle school in the state of Washington for fifteen years. In 2000,
Bruce was named Washington State Principal of the Year by the Washington
State Media and Library Association. He joined ISE the following year.
During the 2001-2002 school year, Mr. Hobert served as
ISE’s elementary and middle school principal. In that role, he readily
demonstrated his skills as an enlightened educator with an aptitude for
dynamic leadership.
ISE will undoubtedly continue to flourish under the
direction of Mr. Hobert. He and his wife, Judy, have two children.
Daughter Natalie is attending ISE and son Nathan is attending college in
the U.S.
Diana Group donates educational funds for 14th consecutive year
At Diana Inn Hotel Pattaya on Pattaya 2nd Road, Sopin
Thappajug, managing director of the Diana Group along with distinguished
guests recently organized educational activities and lunch for the
children from kindergarten to diploma level.
Sopin
Thappajug (center), managing director of the Diana Group organized
scholarship donations as a courtesy to the staff in the group.
This is the 14th consecutive year the Diana Group has
organized scholarship donations as a courtesy to the staff in the group.
This year there were 39 recipients, 7 persons of 1,200 baht for
kindergarten, 21 budgets of 1,500 baht for primary education and 11
budgets of 1,800 baht for the secondary education and diploma level.
Altogether the amount came to about 59,700 baht plus
souvenirs and lunch for all. After that all the children were taken for an
excursion through at Nong Nooch Tropical Garden.
It is one of the policies of the Diana Group to donate
scholarships to the children of their staff to help them in times of
economic crises since the cost of living has increased immensely.
Above all, the concept is aimed at raising the spirits
of the children and increasing their chances for a brighter future. It
also creates awareness of the love and care that is given to them by
adults in society. This leads to understanding and protection of children
from drugs by promoting family values, which will finally show the way to
the betterment of the community and the country as a whole in the near
future.
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