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Children’s painting contest celebrates
His Majesty’s 60th anniversary
Some of the award winning
children’s works on display at Mike Shopping Mall.
Vimolrat Singnikorn
Panatpitayakarn School and Ban Dek Rak Silp Club came out top in the Nai
Luang Nai Duang Jai (the King is in our hearts) painting competition, held
to celebrate the 60th anniversary of His Majesty’s accession to the throne.
The event was held over the period December 3 to January 15 and was
organized by Banglamung members of the Council of Cultural Affairs in
cooperation with city hall, TAT Section 3, Mike Shopping Mall, the Thai
Alphabet Puzzle Club and Nana Leader newspaper.
The results were announced on January 20 and an exhibition of photographs
and paintings was displayed at Mike Shopping Mall.
In the first level (class 1-2) the winner was Miss Anchisa Pormanusorn from
Ban Rak Silp Club. Second level (class 4 - 6) winner was Master Suratsawadee
Buntham, of Pattaya School 3. In the third level (secondary school class 1
-3) the winner was Miss Thapanat Peetharakorn from Panatpitayakarn School,
while in the fourth level (secondary school class 4-6) the winner was Master
Chaturong Kittinanpaisarn from Panatpitayakarn School.
There were also three special prizes that went to Miss Richikorn Taesakul
from Ban Rak Silp Club, Master Kraisak Jaedaman from Pattaya Arunothai
School and Miss Suwatcharee Wanthong from Pattaya Arunothai School.
Fire drill staged for children at Redemptorist Center
Chatchanan Chaisree
Following a recent fire in one of the dormitories, the Redemptorist
Center Children’s Home on February 5 conducted a fire drill with officers
of the FARA Fire and Rescue Association showing children and staff how to
escape in the event of a blaze breaking out.
The children’s home is part of the Father Ray Foundation and supports
vagrant and underprivileged children. At present there are 155 children
there, 85 boys and 70 girls. The home has 28 teachers and officials under
the responsibility of Sr Voranuch Pranommit, director of the Redemptorist
Center.
Set in approximately 18 rai of land, the home has three buildings for the
children to stay in, and another three buildings for schooling and
workshops.
Kanathat Chansiri of the FARA Fire and Rescue Association led the
demonstration and training session.
Some of the older children
learn how to rescue other children using a sling to escape in case stairs
or fire exits are impassable.
Sr Voranuch Pranommit poses
with some of the children on the day of the fire training.
150 Sattahip students visit
Sea Turtle Preservation Center
Patcharapol Panrak
One hundred and fifty students from Sattahip Informal School were taken
to the Sea Turtle Preservation Center where officers of the Royal Navy Air
Fighter and Coast Guard Department showed them the work that is being
undertaken there.
The students, who were led by school director Patinya Phoophum, learned how
sea turtle preservation has implications for environmental conservation,
and how everyone can play a responsible role in society.
They also learned how military training teaches self-discipline and
consideration for others, traits which also relate to the respect that
needs to be shown towards our environment and other living creatures.
150 students from the
Sattahip Informal School have fun whilst learning about sea turtle
preservation.
Juksamet School pupils visit mangrove forest for nature studies
Patcharapol Panrak
One hundred students from Juksamet School primary class 1-3 were taken
on a field trip to the mangrove forest at Sattahip on February 1.
Led by their teacher Supranee Phuangphet, the children were able to see the
birds, crabs, fish and other wildlife that has its home amongst the
mangroves, along with the plants and trees that flourish along the
shoreline.
The children learned of the importance of mangroves in preventing coastal
erosion, and they were shown the herbs that grow there, many of which are
used for medical purposes.
The Royal Navy Air Fighter Command and Coast Guard Department preserves the
mangrove forest, into which both seawater and freshwater flow. This area is
one of the best and most accessible stretches of mangrove in the region, and
consequently receives a steady stream of schools and study groups.
Children learn about the
importance of mangroves in preventing coastal erosion.
Juksamet School brought
students to learn about plant strains and mangrove animal life.
Fun and games at PBAC Academic Day
Pattaya Business
Administration College students made products and put them on display
during Academic Day 2006.
Ariyawat Nuamsawat
Director of the Pattaya Business Administration College, Dr Niwat
Modrakee on February 2 presided over Academic Day 2006, during which the
students organized booths, food stalls, games and quizzes.
The activities revolved around subjects being studied, such as accounting,
computers, marketing and social sciences. Products on display had been made
by the students, and the games included fun items such as bingo and balloon
darts. Questions were asked and students had to find the answer using
computers. A cheerleader show was also performed which drew much
enthusiasm.
Dr Niwat said the school organized the event annually to help the future
development of the students and provide a base of knowledge for them to be
quality members of society and possibly lead them on to higher education.
Regent’s welcome exchange students from South Africa and Canada
Paul Crouch
The second term of the academic year has seen the arrival of two
charismatic young men from different Round Square schools from two
different continents. As part of The Regent’s International Exchange
Program the school hosts students from any of the 60 other Round Square
schools and encourages our own students to visit and study at a school in a
different continent. The main aim behind the program is to encourage
adventure and internationalism within our students, two important IDEALS of
the Round Square and Regent’s philosophy.
 Drew
from Canada and Andrew from South Africa have settled in well and become
actively involved in the everyday life of The Regent’s community.
We have been very lucky this term to meet and welcome Drew from the Glen
Lyon - Norfolk School in Canada, and Andrew from the St. Stithian’s School
in South Africa. Both boys have settled in well and become actively
involved in the everyday life of The Regent’s community. Each has had the
opportunity to experience the many cultural aspects of Thailand through the
active weekend program organized by the boarding staff. They have also
spent a week at the IDEALS Centre with the outdoor education staff, on Koh
Chang.
On Friday February 17 it is the Regent’s International Day, and both boys
will contribute to the Grand Finale of Nations being held in the Globe
Theatre on the Friday afternoon, offering a South African and Canadian
cultural delight. All parents and friends of the school are welcome to join
the parade of nations around the oval at 1 p.m. and watch the Grand Finale
at 1.30 p.m. For more information please e-mail: rs-pty @regents.ac.th or
check the website: www.regents.ac.th
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