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A celebration of internationalism at The Regent’s, Pattaya

Arunothai School stages combined graduation ceremony and fund-raiser

Donations presented to children with special needs at Ban Khao Baisri School

ISE donation supporting further education of children at Fountain of Life Center

A celebration of internationalism at The Regent’s, Pattaya

Mr. Walton on the stage in the Globe thanking all the countries for their cultural performances.

Paul Crouch
Friday February 17th saw the return of the ever popular International Day at The Regent’s School. This year the event was organized by a sub committee of the Round Square Council, as Internationalism is one of the six IDEALS of Round Square. This sub committee was the idea of a Year 10 Global Connect student from Estonia, her name being Marite. The committee soon became affectionately known as the International Team 2006.

Cow-girl Sara and Girish are proud be the bearers of the American and Indian flags.
After numerous meetings and weeks of planning, it was decided that the day would take a very simple format of celebration; that of food and cultural expression. Mrs. Karyn Walker and her team of enthusiastic parents organized and delivered a fantastic International Cafe under the clock tower at break time. There were abundant choices of delicious foods from Europe, Asia, North America and Australasia, and everyone went back to their classrooms full and content.
The whole day was designated an International Mufti Day. Both staff and students were encouraged to wear national colours, costumes or fancy dress. Characters that were spotted included: sun-burnt British holiday makers, Thai Royal Air Force fighter pilots, American cow-girls, punk rockers and many more…

Braveheart Colin and the lovely Ishita from India.
At 1 p.m. it was planned that a Parade of Nations would take place around the school’s oval. This would involve all 46 different nationalities of the school marching behind their country’s flag. Unfortunately though, the International Team 2006 could not control the weather, and the parade had to be cancelled. Always next year though!
The grand finale of the day took place in the Globe Theatre in front of the whole secondary school and invited parents. The celebration began with a presentation of the 46 flags and their respective nations of the school on the stage. Marii, one of the Year 12 IB Drama students then welcomed everyone to the Globe with a stirring piece of Shakespeare, before Cat (Year 11) and Ham (Year 10) began their roles of MCs for the afternoon. The audience was treated to a delight of cultural performances from over 15 different countries. Some of the crowd’s favourites included a dramatic Maori welcome, a highly energetic River Dance from Ireland, a powerful martial arts display from Korea, and two beautifully choreographed dances from Taiwan and Japan. There were also cameo appearances from two Australian crocodile hunters, a Canadian folk singer, a Scottish Braveheart, Dutch cheese makers and an Indian pop star plus many more.
The whole day was a huge success and the International Team 2006 is already looking forward to establishing a team for 2007. They would also like to extend their big thanks to the following people for their continued support on the day and all other Round Square activities that take place at the school: Mrs. Karyn Walker, Mrs. Diane Connelly, Mr. Corin James, Mr. Mike Thomas, Kung, Ishita and the prefects.

Keiko, Stephanie and Stephany prepare to carry the flags for Japan, New Zealand and Austria.

Joe shows all how he really dresses at home!

Cat and Urassaya got the whole audience singing a traditional Norwegian song in the Globe.


Arunothai School stages combined graduation ceremony and fund-raiser

Mayor Niran Watthanasartsathorn presents graduation certificates to deserving students.

Chatchanan Boonnak
Alcazar Theater was the venue on March 4 for the graduation ceremony held by Pattaya Arunothai School for students in secondary class 3 of the 2005 school year.
Mayor Niran Watthanasartsathorn presented certificates to 71 students and gave a speech before opening a show staged by the students to raise funds for school development.
This is an annual event staged by the school and involves children from all levels between kindergarten and secondary class 3. There were nine parts, with the performers from all of them combining into a grand finale.
About 1,000 people, mainly students and parents, attended the event. Tickets were sold at 300 baht each, with the main part of the income going towards school facilities and some going to scholarships.

Most of the proceeds from the show will go towards school facilities, whilst some will go to scholarships.

Students performed a show to raise funds for school development.


Donations presented to children with special needs at Ban Khao Baisri School

Mrs Pitsamai Pannoi, director of Ban Bangpra Kindergarten School in Sriracha, visits Ban Khao Baisri School in Plutaluang with gifts of food and toys for the disabled children.

Patcharapol Panrak
Mrs Pitsamai Pannoi, director of Ban Bangpra Kindergarten School in Sriracha, along with her staff, recently paid a visit to Ban Khao Baisri School in Plutaluang with gifts of food and toys for the disabled children who study there.
School director Mrs Ketsara Puaknang, along with her staff and pupils, welcomed the visitors, who also brought a donation for school funds.
Ban Khao Baisri School was formed as part of government policy concerning education for children with special needs and for the disabled. Ordinary schools have difficulty accepting these children because of lack of skilled personnel, budgeting, and special facilities. In the rural areas, where the parents are usually poor, the usual practice is to keep the children at home and therefore save on expenses.
Pitsamai, who had formerly been director of Ban Khao Baisri School, firmly believes that all disabled children should have equal access to education. The school tries to convince the parents to send their children to school so they will have the possibility to later take care of themselves, lead fulfilling lives, and not be a burden on society.


ISE donation supporting further education of children at Fountain of Life Center

ISE school representatives present a 100,000 baht donation to Sr Kanyanee Tuanrussamee, director of the Fountain of Life Center.

Ariyawat Nuamsawat
Teachers and students from the International School Eastern Seaboard have donated 100,000 baht that will pay for scholarships for children at the Fountain of Life Center.
Sr Kanyanee Tuanrussamee, director of the center, said the funds are for children of 15 years and upwards who had finished their standard education and wished to continue studying.
ISE teachers and students also prepared activities for the children at the center, including bingo games, jigsaws, English vocabulary tests, and other learning materials that will help the children further develop their skills and imaginations.

Students from the International School Eastern Seaboard take part in lots of amusing activities with the children at the center.