On Friday 22nd November the students of Regents International School Pattaya took to the school track and outdoor pool in an effort to run, swim and cycle at least the 2,200km distance from Pattaya to the Philippines, all in support of the recent devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan. Over 140 students and 35 teams achieved an amazing 2,600km between them, with one team alone contributing an impressive 240km to the total!
One of the youngest team members, student Saoirse McKenna who is aged just 4, peddled an impressive 5km on her bike!
In total, the event raised more than 150,000 baht towards * a project to rebuild one of the schools demolished by the typhoon.
Mr and Mrs McConnell and Mr Russell put in the kilometres for the good cause.
Chair of the Student Guild, Year 12 student James Kwon commented, “I wanted Regents students to be more aware of the global issue and know that they could be a huge help to the Philippines. I am very proud of my fellow students as we have raised more than 150,000 baht. This is a great effort, organised and achieved in less than 10 days!”
Regents students rally together to raise awareness and funds for the Philippines.
Father Benjamin Jance III, Chaplain at Brent International School Manila and organiser of the programme to rebuild the local Filipino school, commented, “The tragedy that struck the Philippines has made everyone realize our connectivity with each other. No man is an island. No man stands alone. Indeed, we need each other’s support and love. It is only in an environment of sincere and compassionate relationship and the doing of good that we exist. Reaching out is vital to our own and humanity’s survival.
From left to right: Deputy Head of Secondary Paul McConnell, Head of Secondary Garry Russell, Head of Sixth Form Simon Miller, Principal Mike Walton and Assistant Head of Secondary Sarah Travis-Mulford.
“From Brent International School Manila in the Philippines to Regents International School Pattaya please accept our deep appreciation. We are grateful for your love and support.”
* Note: Money raised at Regents International School Pattaya will be donated to the community outreach branch of Brent International School Manila called “Brent Cares” who are responsible for the programme “Schools for Schools”. This programme sees donations put into the rebuilding of a local elementary and local high school in the Visayas that were both demolished by the typhoon.
Saoirse, aged 4, peddles an impressive 5 km towards the Regents ‘Pattaya to Philippines’ Challenge.
Mr Reardon shows off his skills on a unicycle!
Two regents students.
A Regents student uses peddle power to reach the final total!
Regents students tracking the km.
