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The Regent’s School academic results 2004
A record of achievement!
Students at each of The Regent’s School campuses –
Pattaya and Bangkok – have set even higher standards of achievement than
their fore-runners, both at IGCSE and IB. Graduates there have been more
ambitious and more successful than ever before in their applications to the
most prestigious universities around the world.
The first generation of IGCSE students at The Regent’s
School Bangkok Campus has achieved results that signal this rapidly growing
campus’s real academic strengths. 70% of the students achieved A* - C
grades in five or more subjects. 25% of the grades were A* or A, and nearly
50% were in the A* to B bands, setting a brisk pace for following years to
overtake.
Leading the field was Manawika Hongladaromp (Am), with
four A* and four A grades and a B – an excellent achievement by any
standards. During her 3 years at The Regent’s, Am, a noted pianist, has
not only progressed steadily in all academic disciplines, she has also
played a part in many extra-curricular and community service activities,
putting the School’s Round Square ideals into practice.
Business Studies proved to be not only a very popular
subject but also a very successful one, with 50% of the group gaining A* or
A. In History, no grade was lower than B. Such successes are not achieved
without hard work and commitment from students; they are also achieved only
with the help of experienced, dedicated and supportive teaching. These
particular subjects demonstrate students’ effective English language
skills as well as their subject knowledge. An external examiner’s
assessment of English Literature coursework – a subject with 100% A to C
grades, which far surpasses the UK national average - demonstrates this
point: “Tasks were challenging and interesting … Candidates were able to
give an informed, personal response.”
Bangkok’s IGCSE students have used their summer’s
successes as a firm foundation for future education and training. Some have
embarked upon an Advanced Levels programme at this campus; others have
progressed straight to universities in Thailand; one has gone to study in
the UK for a year and will return.
At the Pattaya Campus, 71% of IGCSE/GCSE grades were A*
to C, with particular strengths in Dual Award Science, where 43% achieved A*
or A, and Mathematics, where 35% achieved A* or A with some of those
candidates taking the examination a year early on the school’s ‘fast
track’ programme. In Music, no grade was below B, with 43% being A* or A.
Amongst the many very high scoring students was Global
Connect Scholar from Slovakia, Thomas Silla, with five A*s and two As, plus
one B. He is looking forward to life in the Pattaya Sixth Form and the
challenge of IB.
For Pattaya, this summer saw the school’s first IB
candidates complete their two-year course – and they, too, set high
standards for future years to match and surpass. On the basis of strong
points scores, graduates won places at some of the most prestigious
universities in the world – Cambridge, for example, and Stanford (with a
major scholarship).
The Regent’s School is establishing special links with a number of
leading universities in the UK, to ensure that students with good A Level
grades or IB points are assured of places in highly competitive and well
respected faculties with nationally celebrated research records. Amongst
these are Sussex University’s Schools of Life Sciences and Science &
Technology.
ESBEC helps “New Semester Contribution Project 2004”
Eastern
Seaboard Environmental Complex (ESBEC) and Waste Management Siam Co., Ltd.
recently helped support the “New Semester Contribution Project 2004”
which was organized by Hemaraj Land and Development Public Co., Ltd. This
project aims to distribute stationery to kindergarten - primary students in
the Eastern Seaboard region. ESBEC participated in the distribution to
local schools around the site, including Baan Khao Tabak, Baan Phansadej
Nai School, Baan Phansadej Nok School, Baan Khao Hin School, Baan Khao Chee
School, Baan Nern Tong School and Baan Bowin School.
YWCA Bangkok Pattaya hands over annual ‘Warm Family’ scholarships
Suchada Tupchai
Striving to educate the city’s youth, the YWCA Bangkok
Pattaya has handed over 352 scholarships under the “Warm Family”
project.
The project strives to provide for underprivileged
children whose families are unable to support their education and nurturing,
to enable them to become model citizens.
Members
of the YWCA, city administrators, police and members of the community pose
with the children who received scholarships from the YWCA Warm Family
Project.
Founded in 1990, the YWCA Warm Family project has
steadily grown over the years, receiving support from local charity
organizations, including the Pattaya Sports Club, Rotary Clubs of Jomtien
Pattaya and Thaksin Pattaya as well as private individuals.
This year 528,000 baht was handed over at city hall.
Seventy-six children from Pattaya’s 10 schools, 198 primary level students
from 32 Banglamung schools and 78 secondary level students from three major
high schools received funding.
YWCA Bangkok Pattaya president Malinee Sariman, project
chairperson Nitaya Patimasongkroh, and members of the community were joined
by Mayor Niran Wattanasartsathorn in presenting the scholarships.
After the presentation there was a YWCA-sponsored lunch for all the
children and those making the presentations.
Busy year ahead for ISE
high school student council
The International School Eastern Seaboard
(ISE) high school student council is looking forward to another rewarding
year. There are currently nine student council members. The main event that
the student council will be organizing this year is the annual Walk-a-Thon.
The goal is to raise 100,000 baht.
This
year’s ISE high school student council
In addition to this, student council members will be
working at an ISE booth at the upcoming Jester’s Fair, and volunteering at
the Fountain of Life Center in Pattaya.
They will also be teaching English to students at a nearby Thai school
every week. Later in the year they will be organizing some student events
such as a talent show and international day.
Volunteer groups raise
awareness on recycling
Public service announcement
Decha
Chalimyart
As the saying goes, “One man’s trash is another
man’s treasure.” This is the underlying theme of an ongoing recycling
project in Pattaya.
Officials from city hall have recently joined hands with
environmental conservation volunteer groups in Pattaya and the Fire Control
Department to organize a waste and leftover materials donation affair.
Organizers are looking for things that might be just
taking up space in your house, items that might otherwise be difficult to
discard. These can be donated to this program and may find a new home with
an underprivileged family, as many of these items will be given to people
who can creatively recycle or repair and make use of them.
These recyclable goods can be donated at the Fire Control
Department situated on Pattaya Third Road. As an added incentive, project
organizers are offering a pickup service for people who cannot deliver their
unwanted items. If this is you, call 038-429374-5 ext 307, 06-3921707, or
01-8657558 (24 hours) for pick up.
On September 17, Phra Pisal Dhammawathee (Phra Phyom)
from Wat Suan Kaew, Nonthaburi province will visit the Fire Control
Department to perform a religious ceremony and pray for devotees. There will
be an exhibition on environment conservation and naturally made goods will
be available for purchase. The exhibition begins at 10 a.m. at the Fire
Control Department. All are welcome.
Kids rock at the Hard Rock
Ariyawat
Nuamsawat
To celebrate Her Majesty’s Birthday this year, the Hard
Rock Hotel invited 29 school children from Pattaya School Number 6, Wat Tham
Samakhi, to a day of fun and games at the hotel complex.
 This
is how you rock!
Andrew Khoo, the effervescent general manager said, “We
at the Hard Rock Hotel have always seen the importance of giving
underprivileged children a chance to see and experience the better things in
life. Therefore on any national holiday or whenever the children have a day
off, we usually invite them to come to visit us, where they are given a most
fulfilling fun day of games and especially to indulge in some great food. We
call it the ‘Kids Wanna Rock, Project 3 by Bryan Adams’.”
 The
banana boat races were a big hit.
Andrew went on to say, “This year is a most auspicious
year because of Her Majesty’s 6th cycle birthday and we wanted to do
something really special for the kids.”
The kids enjoyed a day of swimming, banana boat rides, and played water
polo. Pallop Thai-aree, managing director of AVIS Thailand, was also on hand
to entertain the children and advise them of the importance of getting
involved in sporting activities to keep away from wrongdoing.
Andrew
Khoo (left), Hard Rock Hotel’s effervescent general manager said, “We
have always seen the importance of giving underprivileged children a chance
to see and experience the better things in life … and especially to
indulge in some great food.”
“Happy
Mother’s Day!”
Kids rock at the Hard Rock
Ariyawat
Nuamsawat
To celebrate Her Majesty’s Birthday this year, the Hard
Rock Hotel invited 29 school children from Pattaya School Number 6, Wat Tham
Samakhi, to a day of fun and games at the hotel complex.
This
is how you rock!
Andrew Khoo, the effervescent general manager said, “We
at the Hard Rock Hotel have always seen the importance of giving
underprivileged children a chance to see and experience the better things in
life. Therefore on any national holiday or whenever the children have a day
off, we usually invite them to come to visit us, where they are given a most
fulfilling fun day of games and especially to indulge in some great food. We
call it the ‘Kids Wanna Rock, Project 3 by Bryan Adams’.”
The
banana boat races were a big hit.
Andrew went on to say, “This year is a most auspicious
year because of Her Majesty’s 6th cycle birthday and we wanted to do
something really special for the kids.”
The kids enjoyed a day of swimming, banana boat rides, and played water
polo. Pallop Thai-aree, managing director of AVIS Thailand, was also on hand
to entertain the children and advise them of the importance of getting
involved in sporting activities to keep away from wrongdoing.
Andrew
Khoo (left), Hard Rock Hotel’s effervescent general manager said, “We
have always seen the importance of giving underprivileged children a chance
to see and experience the better things in life … and especially to
indulge in some great food.”
“Happy
Mother’s Day!”
Banglamung School moves into 21st century with new IT center
Ariyawat
Nuamsawat
Students at the Banglamung School have entered into the
world of cyberspace. A new information and communication technology center
was opened on September 1.
Mayor
Niran Wattanasartsathorn and city councilors tour the new venue supported by
the city.
The 2 million baht center was built to bring the school
and surrounding communities into the world of information technology.
Supported by the city, the center opens the possibility of electronic
learning, where it was once but a pipe dream. Most government-run schools in
Thailand do not have the resources for such projects.
Mayor Niran Wattanasartsathorn and city councilors
attended the opening ceremony as classes commenced.
The center comes complete with high-speed Internet access
for students and teachers to enhance their knowledge and aims to educate not
only them but also the general public by providing special IT courses. A
range of DVD and VCD pilot programs is already underway, aimed at improving
local knowledge in the ever-changing world of technology.
Led by Visanu Pasomsup, Banglamung School director, the center is managed
by a team of IT professionals versed in all aspects of teaching, maintenance
and development courses.
AFT-ERC helps out those less fortunate on Mother’s Day
The
Association of Filipinos in Thailand, Eastern Region Chapter (AFT-ERC)
donated rice and groceries to underprivileged families, especially mothers,
in the greater Pattaya area on Mother’s Day this year, August 12. Leader
of the group Virginia Sorenson (back row, 6th from left) said, “We just
wanted them (the mothers) to feel that they are not forgotten.”
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