Pattaya School No. 11 helped students focus on their futures in activities aimed at saving money and staying away from drugs.
Principal Jirasak Jitsom presided over both events Aug. 28 and 30.
The first event featured a second-hand market filled with items put up for sale by kids with the goal of selling unwanted items to replenish their piggybanks.
In all pupils opened 77 booths offering clothing, books, and miscellaneous items. Other kids without used stuff to sell opened food stalls.
Jirasak said the market, the second run by the school, lets kids experiment in trading and saving, with funds going to each classroom to spend. Spending is governed by an advisor who helps the students develop a budget.
The school set up a market for students to sell second-hand goods, to teach them trading and saving, with funds going to each classroom to spend.
He said the school is considering arranging a student’s market once a week or as appropriate.
Eight-grade student Laddawan Lim said it was good that the school tried to promote this activity and help students learn about trading because sales have become popular in Pattaya.
Say no to drugs
Two days later, about 100 students took part in an ant-drug activity which included a Q&A about drugs, painting, music, and development of a slogan regarding drug use.
Students are encouraged to learn music as an alternative to more destructive behavior, which might lead to taking drugs.
School officials spoke about how pupils could help their friends stay off of drugs and the role of parents in making a warm, welcoming home.
Parents were encouraged to allow their children freedom of thought while keeping an eye on what they do so kids won’t rely on friends who might lead them the wrong way.
The activity built upon the “To Be Number One” project initiated by HRH Princess Ubolratana, which promotes healthy activities as alternatives to drug use.
