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Regents’ staff join Leadership Programme in Cambodia
Charlotte Summersby
Just before Christmas, Regents International School Pattaya sent two
of its staff on a Leadership Training Programme to Cambodia. Dean Barrick
(Boarding House Parent) and Meena Charoensa-Nga (PE Assistant and Swimming
Coordinator) undertook a 650km journey to the Takeo Province in Cambodia to
help build ‘The White Dove Weaving Centre’.
(L to R) Meena Charoensa-Nga (PE
Assistant and Swimming Coordinator) and Dean Barrick (Boarding House Parent)
from Regents International School Pattaya.
The average family in this region survives on around 50
cents a day. By building this centre and training the local women to use the
looms, the volunteers on the Round Square Leadership Training Programme have
helped to provide a sustainable, independent future for the local people.
The project, which raised $11,000 in total, enabled not only the
construction of the weaving centre but the purchase of a fresh water pump,
ten local chicken farming businesses, mosquito nets, 55 bicycles for
children to access school, a teacher to train the community and design the
scarves for the first 6 months and a year’s worth of electricity!
The White Dove Weaving Centre is one of many projects initiated by the Round
Square Leadership Training Programme. In addition to providing benefit to
local communities, it also gives staff at schools which are part of the
prestigious Round Square organisation - like Regents - the best possible
training in the skills they require to lead student trips.
Paul Crouch, Assistant Principal - Community and Student Enrichment,
commented, “Sending our staff on Round Square leadership training projects
allows them to develop the skills and confidence to create and lead
life-changing service projects for a large number of our students, staff and
parents in our own community.”
Dean Barrick, Boarding House Parent reflects on his experience in Cambodia,
“Nothing I have done or achieved in my teaching career has even come close
to the joy and pleasure I got from being a part of this project. A truly
life changing, inspirational journey.”
Dean Barrick, Meena
Charoensa-Nga and the rest of the team get busy with the construction!
The team applies the finishing
touches.
The loom in action!
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Giving back to the community
Paul Strachan
CSR or Corporate Social Responsibility is paramount within CEA (Cranes
and Equipment Asia Co., Ltd). Since the company’s inception in 2000 CEA has
consistently invested in giving back to the community that surrounds it and
Children’s day 2014 was another great opportunity to do so. A member of the CEA
team had brought it to attention that a local school was holding Children’s Day
on Thursday 9th of January and asked if they could support. The decision was
unanimously approved. CEA agreed it would give five lucky children a one year
scholarship and give away stationery sets and ice cream on the day of the event.
Cold ice cream on a hot day - what
could be better?
Wat Mai Nern Payom School is located just two minutes’ drive
form CEA Headquarters in Ban Ao Udom, Sriracha, and houses over 500 children. It
is an integral part of the Ban Ao-Udom community.
A team of CEA volunteers led by QC Manager Krittapas were in attendance to
supply free ice cream to all the children, as it was such a hot day this soon
became the most popular attraction! After the traditional Thai dancing, CEA Yard
Manager David Johnson presented one year scholarships to the five lucky
children. This was met with rapturous applause by fellow pupils and parents
alike. The children then partied on well into the afternoon full of energy
thanks to CEA’s ice cream!
Students line up in an orderly manner
to receive their sugary treat.
QC Manager Krittapas, Yard Manager
David Johnson and staff present educational material to the school.
Yard Manager David Johnson hands out
scholarships to the students.
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St. Andrews Green Valley set to host 3rd SAIS Eastern Seaboard Science Fair
This year St. Andrews International School, Green Valley, has
the honour of organising the 3rd SAIS Eastern Seaboard Science Fair.
Over the last 2 years the event has proven to be highly successful and
entertaining for all stakeholders.
The Science Fair will happen on Thursday 23rd January 2014 and it is the
culmination of several weeks of exhaustive investigation into a scientific
question that specifically interests each student. An entertaining and
informative display of their findings and what they have learned through their
scientific enquiry is created to present their ideas.
Last year some of the Science Fair Investigations focused on: creating their own
energy sources, preventing ant invasions, the amount of sugar contained in
popular drinks and whether or not symmetrical faces are more attractive!
This event is only possible with the kind donations from our sponsors. In the
past we have awarded the top three students in each category with cash prizes
and chosen a ‘Best in Show’. Students can enter into the following categories
Y7, Y8, Y9, Y10 - 11 and IB.
This year we intend to use 50% of the sponsorship for rewarding students for
their efforts, whilst the other 50% will be used to support a new program that
will create an ongoing educational link with the local temple school and our
students. We will aim to promote the importance of literacy, numeracy, healthy
lifestyles and science to the local community.
We hope it’s going to get bigger this year! See you there!
For further enquiries please contact Mr. Edward Thorp <
ethorp@standrews-schools. com >, Science Department, St. Andrews International
School, Green Valley.
www.standrews-schools.com
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Pattaya Sports Club celebrate Children’s Day
Nongprue Mayor Mai Chaiyanit accepts our donations.
William Macey
Children’s Day is always a happy event in Pattaya, as the children have
a day off from their studies. One of this year’s celebrations was in Nongprue on
Friday Jan. 10th and 3,000 plus children arrived to be entertained by a boy
band, lady dancers, side shows and of course, Thai food - particularly noodles.
Nongprue Mayor Mai Chaiyanit opened the event and acknowledged the contributions
of Nigel Oakes and Pattaya Sports Club, which was warmly applauded by those
present.
When Nigel Oakes, a friend of Pattaya Sports Club, visits these families, the
concern on his face is obvious, for it says something must be done and a
substantial donation is made by him. This, together with the contribution from
Pattaya Sports Club, goes a long way to easing the problems for these families.
There are many severely handicapped people, both young and old, around Nongprue,
unable to live a normal life and some are restricted to spending every day in
their homes unable to leave their beds. Others need help to move around the area
but most need 24/7 care and attention. One of the parents or family members must
be in attendance at all times and are, therefore, unable to find any form of
occupation to bring in those much needed baht. There are many essential items
that are needed on a daily basis that eat into the limited finances that are
available.
Nongprue Municipality ensures that, every month, these families receive some
essential supplies, which include fortified milk, pampers, rice and other items,
and it is usual that the mayor or deputy mayor is there to present these items.
But these supplies cost money and the contributions of Nigel and Pattaya Sports
Club go a long way to easing the problem
Some of the handicapped that will benefit.
Welfare Director Mow thanks PSC and Neil.
Dang organizes events for 15 handicapped children.
Poy, in the wheelchair, always seems happy.
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Serving for the community
Mark Kolenberg with a new friend.
Derek Franklin
Pattaya based Thai Tennis Lovers is a non profit organisation whose aim,
apart form playing tennis, is to unite family bonds and help improve society.
Organised by Mark Kolenberg, long term Pattaya resident, tennis player and
television personality, members of the TTL not only compete alongside family
members in doubles competitions, but also collect donations for the Father Ray
Foundation.
As a New Year gift to the young toddlers from the Father Ray Day Care Center,
Mark, accompanied by fellow members of the TTL, presented soft toys to the
children. Clothing was also donated, which will be used to clothe the children
who call the Father Ray Foundation home.
More information can be found at www.fr-ray.org or email
[email protected]
The children from the Father Ray Day Care Center were
very happy with their new soft toys.
This was the second time Mark presented donations.
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