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Day out for ACS teachers
Assumption’s intrepid teachers
weave their way through the floating market.
Mark Beales
Assumption
College Sriracha
Foreign teachers from Assumption College Sriracha have been on a cultural
trip to learn more about the history of Thailand. Nearly 30 teachers went on
the day trip, which was organised by Assumption’s Brother Director Sakda
Kitcharoen.
On Sunday, September 14, the teachers set off from Assumption and headed to
the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market in Ratchaburi. They took one of the many
boats through the narrow waterways, buying souvenirs and trying out the
local food.
After the market, the party made its way to see the 120-metre high Phra
Pathom Chedi.
The teachers had lunch at ‘Prae Pin Thong’ seafood restaurant in Nakhon
Chaisi before visiting the Thai Human Imagery Museum. The museum houses
models of Thai monarchs, monks, and several international names, such as Sir
Winston Churchill and Abraham Lincoln.
The final stop was in Ayuthaya, which was the Thai capital for more than 400
years and has many relics from the past. Ajarn Monthon Ngenhirun, managing
director of the Classic Tour company, showed the group around the grounds of
the famous Wat Phra Sri Sanphet.
The evening ended with a dinner cruise along the river.
Assumption College Sriracha is the largest school on the Eastern Seaboard,
with more than 4,600 students. It runs an English Program for many students,
where English, Science and Maths classes are taught by native-speaking
English teachers.
The day out included the school’s English and Chinese teachers.
For more on Assumption visit www.acs.ac.th
Assumption teachers, led by
Ajarn Monthon Ngenhirun (pointing)
are shown around Ayuthaya’s ancient city.
GIS wine and cheese night and art and design technology exhibition
Feel inspired. Feel awakened. Feel stimulated… by the Arts
Text by Alice Swann Razon, Yr. 13, GIS IB
Student
Photos by Alexis Jisu Ahn
On Wednesday September 10, an exhibition was held to give the
opportunity for parents, teachers, friends and younger pupils a chance
to gain insight to Art work created at IGCSE level. On display were
various designs of lamps and tables on behalf of the Design and
Technology Department and from the Art Department: a variety of Art
pieces with titles such as ‘In the Night’, ‘the Secret Place’,
‘Compression’, ‘Old versus New’ and ‘Metamorphosis’. It was amazing to
witness the variety of approaches students had employed and to a certain
extent; this indirectly expressed the student’s identity, culture and
background. A beauty and asset that can only take place within an
international body and this taking place at Garden International School.
 Ms.
Ransome, Head of Art Department is very proud to present her pupils’ Art
works.
The pouring rain broke out just in time for the opening that evening.
Fortunately, it rushed individuals in to explore the beautiful
compositions. On the bright side, the gathering of interest, laughter
and warmth enriched the artistic framed atmosphere. The stream of
imagination which flooded the room had made strong bonds with the
viewers. Some felt deeply inspired and emotive; others felt intimidated
by the brilliance of Fine Arts.
A student from Key Stage Three stated: “It’s impressive. I love the
colours and the drawings. Art is a subject I have always enjoyed and
today, I just can not imagine how it would be if I could not take Art as
a subject as I continue my schooling.”
 Art
student Sireetorn Jiraphongcheikul’s research project of bird movements.
Most of the younger pupils were struck by this realization and passion -
inevitably this could be seen in the watery glimpse of their eyes.
However, the awe did not end with these students; staff members of the
school also made comments: “It’s such a great way to see how the
students perceive the world around them. Great presentation!” another
exclaimed: “Wow! It’s simply unbelievable. Surrealism. I do not know
what it is, but wow!”
The influences exerted by the works did not cease even when it rose
above their knowledge in artistic genres. This solidly suggests that
power and appeal can be attained by anyone, no matter how aware or
unaware of Art as a subject. Its value can be appreciated by whoever
absorbs the abstract of creativity.
I guess it’s time for wine and cheese! As I walk across to the gourmet
table, I stumble across a group of teachers chattering away about
nothing else, but the overpowering exhibition. To no one’s surprise, the
head of departments themselves had to have their say regarding their
students. Ms. Ransome, Head of the Art Department, expressed with a
gigantic smile: “I am very proud of all the students who took part in
Art. It has been a pleasure to see through their Art with confidence and
diversity. Tonight, selections of pieces shown are initially examination
examples from both the Art and Design program. It is a shame I could not
show off all the works!”
It is superb to hear a teacher feeling proud and in high spirits. This
only made me keener to find out what Mr. Stokes, Head of Design and
Technology, had to say. Let’s just hope it’s not too cheesy! “Beautiful
effort, ideas and people.” If anyone knew Mr. Stokes, you would know
that he is a man of many words! It was not the case this time. To my
surprise, he could not keep away from the lamps, which he added were,
“Enlightening. Atmospheric.” I could not help wondering whether it was
the successful works of design or the actual wine he felt overwhelmed
by! In acknowledgement of the tremendous effort put in by the pupils, I
hope it wasn’t the wine.
In all prospects, the exhibition was a fine piece of Camembert because
as Dolly Parton (American author / songwriter) quotes: “The way I see
it, if you want the rainbow; you gotta put up with the rain.” It was
exactly why the GIS Wine and Cheese Night prevailed. For those of you
who missed it this time, don’t miss it the next time.
The wine and cheese
devoured at the entrance of the exhibition.
The lamp project from the
Design and Technology department.
Regent’s hit 10,000 baht plus again at Jester’s Fair
Kyla Sinclair-Peters, Year 13 IB student and
Service Pillar Leader
On Sunday Sept. 14, The Regent’s School took part in the Jesters
Children’s Fair, which was held at the Diana Garden Resort and Driving
Range. The Jesters Fair is an annual event, bringing together schools,
businesses and individuals to raise money for charities. All proceeds
from the fair are donated to children’s charities across the Eastern
Seaboard.
 Bryan
makes friends with the large bear and helps the Lions Club of Jomtien.
The Regent’s students ran a penalty shootout that was organized by the
Head Students and their Prefects (the Round Square Council). It proved
to be very popular! Lots of Regent’s students participated in the
shootout, selling tickets at the stall, or keeping a record of the
highest number of goals. A few brave students (and even some teachers)
took their turn in goal too.
While the penalty shoot out was taking place, other Regent’s students
were busy walking around the fair selling raffle tickets. One student
actually sold 7 books at one time, for a total of 1000 baht! Some of the
students also carried a very large teddy bear around on their shoulders,
encouraging people to guess the name of the bear for a small fee and
helping out the Lions Club of Jomtien. The real name of the bear was
Casper.
 Head
Girl Hyun Jin counts the goals scored and records all the names.
The winners of the penalty shoot out in the Under 12 Boys category was
Gary, while in the girls category Danielle Wilcox won. The under 16 Boys
winner was Ben Bryant, with Joo Yeon winning the girls competition. For
the over 16 men’s category, Mr. Larkin won, with Katrina Lilienthal
winning the women’s category. Each winner was awarded a trophy and a
pizza voucher kindly donated by Nick the Pizza.
Overall, it was a great day, with everyone having lots of fun. The
Regent’s stall raised a total well over 10,000 baht, not bad for a game
played at 20 baht for one go! Thanks to everyone who participated,
volunteered, and supported the activities, especially to Mr. Terry
Wilcox for his continued support of football and fund raising at The
Regents.
A shot goes wide of the
goal.
Mr. Walton shows his lack
of skill in goal… watch those glasses!
Pan Sadet Nai School - Food Donations
Kathleen Petras
PILC Welfare Team
Members of the Pattaya International Ladies Club (PILC) have recently
begun a food donation program for Pan Sadet Nai School. This is a small
rural school of approximately 190 students up to the age of 12yrs which
is off highway 331 near the Bor Win Industrial estate.
 Students
line up in an orderly fashion for their lunch.
For the last few months or so I have been visiting this school weekly to
help a little with teaching the grade 2 students their English. This is
not an easy task as you can imagine as the class size is large, the
students are young (8yrs) and the class teacher sighs a huge sigh of
relief and runs for the hills (well at least the staffroom) when I show
up.
However, the kids are happy to see me and the ones at the front try
really hard. Admittedly the boys in the back are a bit of a challenge
but I only have to go and suggest that they sit down and listen about 10
times in the hour that I am there! We are having fun with our Fruit’s
and Food’s at the moment and I have promised that a hamburger day is
coming up when we will demonstrate how to make a hamburger! And everyone
gets to eat one!
 Happy
kids enjoy an ice cream after their meal.
Anyway back to the point - in a bid to improve concentration levels and
after discovering that this school receives about 9 baht per child per
day for lunch, the PILC have decided to step in and supplement the
school’s food supply.
We are supplying weekly 13 trays of eggs, 30kgs of rice and 4 boxes of
milk cartons (40 per box). The school is actually given a carton of milk
per child per day by the district government but due to increases in
student population numbers there was not enough to go around.
 Lunch
time for this class at Pan Sadet Nai School.
Unfortunately basic nutrition is something that can’t be taken for
granted, especially in some rural areas. The children’s main meal may
well be the one they receive at school. I know that Thai kids are little
but some of the ones at this school are really small for their age so
it’s fantastic to be able to give these kids a bit of help in this way.
And of course I’m hoping to get a bit more interest in my lessons over
the coming months. It could be that they are just really boring of
course!
Eggs and rice - delivered
and ready to cook.
A delicious meal from the
Pattaya International Ladies Club.
Lunch treat for school children
Vimolrat Singnikorn
Students of the Bantungkrad School enjoyed a delicious lunch of
fried chicken, rice noodle, chicken curry and bins of ice cream,
courtesy of community associations in Pattaya.
 Nittaya
Patimasongkroh (right) helps kindergarten students to dress.
The children’s verdict: very satisfactory.
The YWCA, the Pattaya Sports Club and the Christian Association of
Pattaya provided this customary lunch to the underprivileged children at
the school in Banglamung District on September 16.
Before lunch, the charitable visitors from these associations joined the
350 students, from kindergarten to Grade 6, in singing, dancing and
games.
Nittaya Patimasongkroh, chairwoman of the YWCA Bangkok-Pattaya, Bernie
Tuppin, charity chairman of the Pattaya Sports Club and members of the
Christian Association in Pattaya enjoyed themselves along with the
children.
Nittaya said the luncheon project was part of the activity of the
associations to support disadvantaged schools in Chonburi Province.
Chairwoman Nittaya sits
with the kindergarten students during lunch.
The guests join the
students in singing, dancing and games.
Students enjoy their
lunch.
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