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History Day at GIS shows that learning can be fun
Students work hard to make
‘gas masks’.
Steven Armstrong
Photos by Ritche Guisona
Students parachuted, blasted and played their way through an action-packed
History Day at Garden International School (GIS).
Students from Years 7 to 9 were arranged in small groups and undertook a
range of activities connected to World War II. Each group did at least seven
of the activities, which were led by both GIS staff and Prefects.
Students were able to make, develop and launch lots of water rockets! The
most effective water rocket was constructed by Cobra House and it went well
over 100 metres.
The other activities included: Make, Do and Mend - making wearable dresses
from old T-shirts. There will soon be a “fashion show” in a Secondary
assembly where their efforts will be seen on the catwalk; an
espionage/cracking the code activity, making a model air raid shelter and
gas mask, making cartoon caricatures of four war time leaders and making and
eating a meal made from rationed materials.
Students also created identity cards, made a government-style video about
what to do in an air raid, carried out an on-line investigation on the Home
Front using activehistory.co.uk, watched an episode of British television
comedies Dad’s Army and Allo Allo, designed a propaganda poster and wrote
some World War II poetry.
There was also time for some to compose and perform music with the sounds of
the Blitz - bombs dropping, explosions, fire engine bells, planes and more
while others sang WW2 songs and constructed parachutes.
‘Are you sure this will fly?’
GIS students measure up their chances.
Parachutes were made - and
then tested from the top of the school.
‘I think this needs more tape’
- a GIS student makes plans for a rocket.
(Above) On the school field,
the rocket launcher is prepared.
Bombs away! GIS staff and
students watch as another rocket goes skywards.
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Exceptional Learners - SAIS students investigate ‘Quantum Physics’ at
Bangkok Patana International School
Students from various schools team up to investigate
the question “What is light?”
Seen, Conner and Atis (Year 10)
On the 30th of April, 3 students from SAIS, supervised by Ms. Randall,
went to Bangkok Patana International School for an ‘Exceptional Learner’s
Quantum Physics Day’.
27 other students from some of Bangkok’s most prestigious schools joined us and
were separated into two groups: Team Lambda and Team Psi. The topic of the day
was “What is light?”
One team went to a lab and carried out experiments to prove that light is a
wave, and the other team went to the lab to prove that light is a particle.
There were a variety of stations in each lab for groups to gather information.
After lunch the two teams met each other and presented their findings to each
other; we were only allowed 2 minutes to make a presentation and afterwards we
swapped sides and repeated the process.
The Quantum Physics day was inspiring: at the start of the day, most of us
didn’t know what light really was in detail, but by the end of the day, we were
all teeming with knowledge about light. It opened up our eyes to a whole other
world that we now want to explore! We did many fascinating experiments which
allowed us to see into this strange world where things don’t act like they are
supposed to. It was an unforgettable experience for all of us.
Students working together on their
investigations.
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Triumph for St Andrews Drama students
Year 10 Drama students celebrate their success in
the recent LAMDA exams.
Mr Heron, Head of Secondary Drama
St Andrews Year 10 & 11 students look delighted when they received the results
of their LAMDA Level 2 Acting Solo Monologue exams taken 6 weeks previously.
They have every right to be with 8 Passes with Distinction and 3 Passes with
Merit.
The exam involved each student performing two monologues to an examiner and then
answering questions on the staging of the pieces. This was a nerve-wracking
experience for any aspiring actor, but one that will prove invaluable when
auditioning for that major West End / Broadway role.
Pattaya Sports Club brings colour to Camillian
PSC delivered rolls of cotton and
bags of rice.
William Macey
Members of Pattaya Sports Club who have played golf at the Emeralds G C in Bang
Chang are unaware that the Camillian Social Centre is a kilometre or so further
along the road, a centre that PSC have supported for many years and well worth a
visit. The Camillian opened its doors in 1995 and is a centre, the only one
between here and Bangkok, for children that were born with HIV.
There are approximately 70 children living at Camillian and, as you can imagine,
the cost of medication is very high but, fortunately, the Thai government meets
the costs of the various multi-coloured tablets that have to be administered on
a daily basis. With this medication, a near normal, happy life can be achieved,
not only for these children but many living with HIV.
Some of the children with Fr. Tao.
Along with the regular treatment of tablets, those at the
Camillian’s priority is to ensure that the children have 3 tasty, nutritious
meals each day; lunch on weekdays of course, is served at school. But the
Camillian, in common with every charity in Thailand and beyond its borders, have
ongoing concerns about the everyday expenses that have to be found. Food is the
main item but bedding, clothes, pampers, staff and not let us forget the utility
bills of electric and water. They are fortunate that they have many supporters
here in Thailand and countries abroad, but this is still insufficient to meet
their needs.
Liab with the lovely Gal.
On this occasion, Pattaya Sports Club provided somewhere in
the region of 1300 metres of brightly coloured cotton material to enable them to
make sheets and pillow cases; plus bags of rice and some necessary items to
enable them to cook some tasty meals. While we were there it was pointed out to
us that there had been some cases of diarrhoea and the main suspect was the
outdated water filtration system. A problem that was easily remedied and new
filters were provided by PSC.
They always welcome visitors and while we were there a group of Thais celebrated
one of there group’s birthday by providing food for the children’s lunch.
Jimmy with his inventions.
There is a happy, family feel about the Camillian and this
comes from the attention and care of the staff, some of which, return to the
centre when they have left school and qualify as nurses. One staff member, Jimmy
with boundless energy, has designed a special walking frame for disabled people
which has been adopted by a company in Bangkok and is now being manufactured on
a larger scale for the benefit of the disabled.
If you feel that you would like to make a contribution to the Camillian,
regardless of how small, please contact William at PSC on 0861522754.
New water filters now installed.
Camillian pond and garden.
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Jackalopes and Jesters take Camillian children to Jomtien Beach
Justin Rapp’s Just Burgers Metro
hosted the fun at his Jomtien Condotel location.
On the 6th of May the Canadian Jackalope Open and Jesters
Care for Kids held a day out for the Camillian Children living with HIV/AIDS.
The outing was sponsored by Justin Rapp at his Just Burgers Metro Jomtien
Condotel location, Mark Gorda, Rob Kennedy, JD Crowley and a host of volunteer
staff. Unfortunately Mark was away at work and was not able to take part on the
day.
After a few hours of fun in the pools and on the beach the kids sat down to big
spread of hamburgers, hot dogs, french-fries and Thai food. With the threat of a
severe storm approaching, it was decided to end the outing earlier than planned
and for the group to return to the center.
Thanks to Mark for suggesting the use of Just Burgers for the outing, Justin and
his staff for the fine food and venue site, the staff of the Metro Jomtien
Condotel for their assistance supervising the pool area, Rob, JD, Woody, Bernie
and all the other helpers / organizers for making this a very enjoyable outing
for the kids and staff of the Camillian Center - Rayong.
Some of the kids thank one of the
local ice cream vendors for her donation of treats and cash for the whole group.
What could be more fun on a hot
day than a dip in the pool?
Chai Yo! Thank you for a great
day.
Cooling down in the pool under the
ever-watchful eyes of the paparazzi.
We all gotta eat - and there’s no
place better on the beach for burgers and fries.
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