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Samet determined to be
‘safe’ after water tests
Year 10 students prepare to
land on Koh Samet.
Sofia Tan
Tourists have been assured the water around Koh Samet is safe after
chemistry students went on a field trip to the popular island.
Students from Garden International School (GIS) went to the island to carry
out investigations into water quality as part of their studies.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Chemistry students and Year 10 Geography
students were joined by three teachers. After a fun, but tiring three days
there, they came back with some interesting results.
IB students carry out a range of
research on the island.
The IB students found out that most water on Koh Samet is
safe for people since it is close to neutral, or ph 7. One student said, “We
also investigated the soil ph levels, which were around ph 6 and 7, which is
good as well. Interestingly, the Geography students also counted the amount
of litter they collected in Koh Samet, which, even though it is known as a
tourist place, wasn’t that much.
“We didn’t only do investigations the whole time. We also swam around the
beach, talked to other students we had never talked with before, and went
kayaking - but most of all, even though it was a tiring trip, we all had a
great time.”
Collecting water samples from
Koh Samet.
Students visit a water plant
on Koh Samet.
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St Andrews holds
Choral Music Workshop
Warming up exercises.
Mario Maxwell Müller, Head of Music
On Friday, 31st May 2013, St Andrews International School, Green Valley
campus hosted its first choral workshop. They invited St. Andrews School,
Sukhumvit 107, campus to join in with the rehearsals and choral sessions.
Working on Unshakeable by Howard
Jones.
The purpose of the workshop was to work on their contribution
with the piece ‘Unshakeable’ written by Howard Jones in aid of the ‘Voices
around the World’ project and to record their final performance.
The students had a day filled with laughter and learning new exciting songs.
Sectional rehearsal with Miss Sian
Jones.
Happy faces after the recording
being completed.
Dusit Thani College runs
orientation for 3rd class
Freshman reporting to the
orientation amidst the welcome of upper classmen and professors.
Warunya Thongrod
Dusit Thani College began preparation for the third term at its Pattaya
campus, offering orientation for 120 students set to begin classes in August.
College system Director-General President Veera Phasphattanaphanit and Pattaya
campus President Sakda Kanchanawan presided over the June 5 session.
Students will participate in hotel and resort management, culinary arts and
kitchen management, and MICE and event management programs.
Veera introduced students to teachers and personal advisors and urged them to
familiarize themselves with Dusit Thani College’s philosophies, academic rules
and educational system.
“In the past, orientation has been successful in getting students to adapt and
find a place for themselves,” he said “I want students to be prepared for their
first semester.”
Fall 2013 will mark the start of the third year of operation for the Pattaya’s
branch of Dusit Thani College. It offers both degree- and non-credit courses.
Nattapha Kaewrat, president of the junior class, said enrollment has increased
over 2012 by almost 10%, but said student numbers are still too low. She said
one goal of the orientation was to let freshmen meet older students and make
friendships that will create more reasons to stay in school. She said it also
will diminish chances of bullying and anti-social behavior.
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Regent’s students thrill in pantomime production
Dame Trott takes to the air!
Michael Thomas
‘Oh yes he is! Oh no, he isn’t!’ Christmas came early this year when the
talented KS3 Drama students of the Regent’s School Pattaya took to the stage of
the Globe Theatre to perform in the much-loved traditional British pantomime
Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood.
As is the tradition, the audience was encouraged to join in from the very start
with ‘cheeky-chappie’ Owen Walton as Simple Simon refusing to go anywhere until
he got a proper ‘hello’ from the packed audience!
This was only the beginning and there were plenty of opportunities to cheer the
evil Sheriff of Nottingham played with malevolent relish by Raven Reichl and
give resounding cheers to the good deeds of Robin Hood performed with perfect
swagger and aplomb by Sophie Young. No pantomime would be complete without the
Dame and, as Dame Trott, Bobby Frefel did not disappoint the audience,
particularly in the school scene in which he is out-witted (again) by Simple
Simon.
Fairy Bluebell links the scenes.
The students who gave huge energy to the performance were
clearly having tremendous fun playing their characters with each of Robin Hood’s
Merry Men carefully characterized and confidently projected. James Procter and
Cole Stevens stood out as the bumbling servants Smash and Grab with Cole
effortlessly doubling the role of King Richard in the final scene. Anita van Dam
as a dainty Fairy Bluebell and Hyun Do Jhee as the Sheriff’s unfortunate
‘side-kick’ Gisburn, and also gave memorable performances with Hugo Bragg and
Poppy Mulford giving delightful performances as the Babes themselves.
Indeed, there were no weak links amongst the cast, with the Chorus, in
particular, providing the stunning opening musical number from Les Miserable, At
the End of the Day.
The spectacular set created by the Regent’s School Art Department teachers Ms
Helen Burden and Mr Peter Burden matched the ambition of this production
superbly directed by Mr Nick Lewis.
This was the first pantomime performed at the Regent’s School and, judging by
the thunderous applause and enthusiastic responses throughout from the audience
it will surely not be the last. Everyone is to be congratulated for such a
polished, entertaining and joyous experience.
Robin and his Merry Men make
plans.
Simple Simon says hello!
Smash and Grab are about to get a
surprise.
The Ghostbusters song.
The school children make fun of
Dame Trott.
The Sheriff and Gisburn plot their
nasty deeds.
There’s a ghost behind us!
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Regent’s success with the Lamda Speech and Drama examinations
LAMDA students proudly display their certificates.
Mike Thomas
For 6 years, the LAMDA Speech and Drama examinations have become a regular
fixture on The Regent’s School Pattaya’s academic calendar. The London Academy
of Dramatic Art (LAMDA) is one of the leading Drama Schools in the UK and, as
well as training world-class actors, it has also built an enviable reputation in
offering a selection of examinations which cover the whole range of Drama skills
from speaking verse and poetry, performing monologues and duologues, mime,
musical theatre and improvisation amongst others.
The most popular option chosen by our students has usually been the performance
of monologues and duologues to the visiting examiner from the UK. Although each
examination lasts on average 15-20 minutes, the preparation usually involves
many weeks of hard work choosing the right pieces and polishing them to
performance standard under the guidance of one of the teachers in the Drama
Department.
The benefits of taking the test invariably results in an improvement in the
student’s performance skills, particularly in the areas of vocal projection and
articulation, a much greater sense of personal confidence and a greater
understanding of how to interpret different texts and bring characters and
situations alive to an audience.
As well as a sense of personal achievement from having successfully completed
the examination performance students greatly appreciate and learn from the
detailed written feedback supplied with their certificate on results day.
The Regent’s School Pattaya is currently the only LAMDA Examination Centre in
Thailand, although LAMDA examinations are hugely popular in international
schools across the world, including schools in Singapore, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong
in the Asia-Pacific region together with many other schools in Africa, the
Middle East and South America.
This year over 25 students achieved success with 9 Pass, 16 Merits and 1
Distinction with a third receiving Bronze medals to go with their certificates.
Congratulations to these students who will most likely be progressing to the
next level of achievement in LAMDA in 2014.
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