Kids' Corner

Sponsored schoolchildren say a big “Thank You” on YWCA Happy Family Day

Asian University of Science and Technology invites scholarship applications

Children of Sriracha gather for painting competition themed ‘Beauty of the Sea’

Did you try the game Marvin told you about last time? Did you work out how you can be the winner every time? If you didn’t work it out, here is how to make sure that you win every time! If you always choose an even number like 2 or 4, then the answer will always be even and you will always be the winner. Try it. It really works,

Here’s a puzzle for this week. Each of these phrases contains letters that are used as Roman numerals. Using the chart below, see if you can add up the total of these phrases. For example: “I like to read” would be 552 (I=1, L=50, D=500).

Try these ones:

1) MIX MILK WITH CHOCOLATE

2) MOVE AND CLIMB

3) A LIVE DIVER

Do you have puzzles for Marvin to try?

You can send them to:

Marg & Marvin, ISE International School

PO Box 6, Banglamung, Chonburi, 20150

Or Fax (038) 345 156 or 038 372 590

JOKES

1) What would you get if you crossed

a bridge with a car?

2) What do horses put in their salad?

3) What did the cook say to the salad?

4) Why did the worm cross the road?

ANSWERS

1) You’d get to the other side

2) Mayo-neighs

3) You’re old enough to dress yourself

4) Because the chicken was chasing it

Follow the dots from 1 to 25 to find out what is on the beach

Bye from Marg and Marvin

Sponsored schoolchildren say a big “Thank You” on YWCA Happy Family Day

“Happy Family Day”, which was initiated by YWCA Bangkok-Pattaya and lends support to needy children in the community, held its opening ceremony on November 21 at Mikes Shopping Mall. Alvi Sinthuvanik, head of the project committee was there to welcome Thawit Chaisawangwong, chairman of Pattaya City Council, who presided over the ceremony.

Sponsors (in the background) pose with the children they have helped during the year.

Children let out a big “Chai Yo!” at the YWCA Happy Family Day.

The project was initiated in 1990 to support underprivileged children and promote love and unity in families. The money raised throughout the year was presented to HRH Princess Sirindhorn in commemoration of HRH’s 36th birthday.

This year the project was well supported by many generous donors. Each child received a 1,500 baht school fund which will go towards their education expenses.

There were 114 kind-hearted donors who contributed 552,000 baht to 368 children; mostly studying in 10 Pattaya schools and 23 Banglamung Schools.

Clowns were on hand to entertain the masses.

Sakol Somsena reads out an inspired “Thank You” to all the sponsors of the YWCA Happy Family Day project.

The “Happy Family Day” event gave the youngsters a chance to meet and get to know their kind benefactors.

Members of the community are well acquainted with this enduring charity project and some of the most generous sponsors include the Pattaya Sports Club, Pattaya International Ladies Club, Rotary Club of Jomtien-Pattaya, Rotary Club of Taksin-Pattaya, Pattaya Mail, Somchai and Kalaya Sukhsombun, Thai-Sikh Housewife Community, and Surat Mekavarakul, chairman of Mike Shopping Mall.

Asian University of Science and Technology invites scholarship applications

The Asian University of Science and Technology announced the continuing availability of academic scholarships for promising Thai students lacking in sufficient financial resources to enroll in its full-time advanced degree programs.

The university, located near Pattaya in a rural setting off highway 331 in Jomtien, offers four-year Bachelor degree programs in Business Administration, Engineering, and English for Business Communication, and Masters degrees in Business Administration. All university courses are taught in English.

A total of 20 million baht in scholarship funds have been earmarked for distribution for the 2003-2004 academic year. Individual awards range from 200,000 to 100,000 baht per academic year.

The University grants scholarships based upon a combination of scholarly merit and financial need of the student. Scholarship funds are administered by Asian UST’s Scholarship Committee which is presided over by committee chairperson Dr. Kanita Roengpitya.

In order to qualify for academic scholarships, students must demonstrate potential for academic excellence as well as financial need. To apply students must submit transcripts demonstrating a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 for undergraduates, or 3.25 for graduate programs.

Further, applicants are required to perform well on the TOEFL and university entrance exams covering English language proficiency, mathematics and science subjects. Candidates must also perform well on a personal interviews conducted in English.

Students lacking in the requisite skills to qualify for financial support have an opportunity to brush up with a variety of remedial programs offered by the university. Such programs include an Intensive Academic Preparation (IAP) Program, Foundation Studies Courses, Tutorial & Study Groups, and the English Immersion Program (EIP).

Students qualifying for scholarships can receive grants of up to 100% of their tuition costs, although lesser amounts may also be awarded. The level of assistance depends upon the applicant’s academic achievement measures and level of need. Scholarship students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 in order to continue to remain eligible for financial assistance.

Scholarship students enrolled in graduate degree programs are required to work for five to ten hours per week on academic related duties. Undergraduate scholarship students are also expected to show their gratitude for the assistance they receive by playing a role in support of university objectives. Some scholarship students, for example, have been called upon to serve as mentors to other students, or to provide English to Thai language translation services for the institution.

Asian UST maintains an academic cooperation agreement with Imperial College of Science and Technology in London. The new institution recently hosted its first graduation ceremony in which both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees were awarded.

Information concerning university scholarships may be obtained by calling the university’s Admissions Office at 038-754450, ext. 2800, or its Bangkok office at (02) 253-4771, or visit the web site at http://www.asianust.ac.th

Children of Sriracha gather for painting competition themed ‘Beauty of the Sea’

Sriracha municipality, Burapha University, Silpakorn University, Peak Restaurant and Art Collection co-organized a painting contest under the theme ‘The Beauty of the Sea is the Pride of Chonburi’ at the public park near Koh Loy, Sriracha. Throngs of kids from nursery school level through primary and secondary levels gathered in huge numbers to participate in the painting contest.

Some of the moms helped out with the art competition.

It truly was the “beauty of the sea” that provided inspiration to these young aspiring artists.

The activity was meant to teach the children to love nature and their surroundings. The contest also allowed them to artistically express themselves and learn the value of art through painting and coloring, as well as encourage them to use their free time in wholesome and productive ways.

The theme of the contest was ‘The Beauty of the Sea is the Pride of Chonburi’ and was chosen as a way to teach the children a true appreciation of the natural beauty of their home town and its surroundings. The school children were free to choose chalk, water, acrylic, crayon, and oil paint to create their pictures.

My, what a pretty picture you have made...

Nationally renowned Thai artist Professor Sawat Tantisuk was among the panel of judges. The winners and runners-up received school funds from Chatchai Timkrachang, mayor of Sriracha Municipality. The children’s paintings will be hung at the Peak Restaurant and Art Collection for public viewing.