|
Khon Kaen children meet the sea
Ariyawat Nuamsawat
For 60 disabled and sick children from Khon Kaen, it was their first sight
of the sea when Khon Kaen Hospital’s social welfare staff brought them to
Jomtien Beach on January 15 and 16.
 A
photo is needed for such a wonderful memory.
On a field trip aptly named “Dream Tour” to Achiwaphramahathai School in
Banglamung, the Isaan kids were wide-eyed at all the new things this side of
the country had to show them.
Dr Montana Jantaraniyom, children’s doctor at the cancer division of Khon
Kaen Hospital, said that this field trip was organized for underprivileged
children who are orphans or who are suffering from deafness or HIV. Making
them feel welcomed and comfortable in public surroundings is crucial for
their development.
“Development includes self-acceptance and taking care of themselves. As
Achiwaphramahathai School is a well respected school for the disabled, it is
a good location to bring the children, as well as a good spot to leave from
to spend a day relaxing on the beach,” he said.
The children were very excited when they arrived at Jomtien Beach as for
most of them it was their first sight, smell and taste of the sea.
They stayed at the Chumpol Navy School and on the second day of the field
trip, were brought to see the aquarium at Burapa University before heading
back home, tired and contented.
Seawater is colder than
expected!
First time at the beach, it’s
awesome!
Some 60 underprivileged kids
from Khon Kaen arrive at the beach for a new experience.
Hamburgers for
Pan Sadet Naai School
Children line up for their
first taste of hamburgers.
Kathleen Petras
Pan Sadet Naai School is a little school situated out near where
my husband works on the Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate. It is where
I taught English last year to the year 2 and 3 students.
At the time we did a topic on food and came across the word ‘hamburger’.
Some of the small girls mentioned that they had never had a hamburger
and asked could I possibly bring them one? Well of course, I couldn’t
take only one so together with a few friends and with the support of the
Pattaya International Ladies Club (PILC) Welfare Team, we cooked up
quite a few home made burgers, grabbed some hamburger buns and some
tomato sauce and off we went. It was a big hit at the school even though
the burgers had been in the fridge for a day and were far from warm (and
it was blowing a gale out there).
I have promised to go back this year to teach English, this time to the
teachers so that they can pass it on.
The PILC donates a weekly supply of eggs, milk and rice to this very
poor school. Many of the children at this school are the children of the
factory workers at the surrounding industrial estates. They are lovely
happy kids but have little.
The hamburgers are a big
hit at the school.
NIDA holds charity concert
Organizers announce the
January 31 concert at Banglamung Sport Field.
Sawittree Namwiwatsuk
East, Lulu Lala and many more are ready to take to the stage as
students from the National Institute of Development Administration
(NIDA) organized a charity concert for poor children of Banglamung on
January 31.
Puttichai Karnchananart, president of NIDA Chonburi class 10, Thanarot
Rojjankulset, Chonburi MP, Pol. Col. Somnuk Changate of Banglamung
District, Banlue Kullawanit, city councilor, and Yongyut Lamyai,
director of Banglamung School were all on hand to announce the event.
Puttichai said that this concert to raise funds for Pattaya children
will be held at Banglamung Sport Field with many artists performing.
Tickets are 200 baht for both children and adults and available for
10,000 seats.
Parking will be available at Pattaya City School 2, and tickets are
available now at Banglamung Cable TV Head office, Suriya Music and at
the gate.
Teachers receive awards on their day
Sawittree Namwiwatsuk
The area’s best teachers were recognized on national Teachers’
Day, January 16, at the Eastern Sports Stadium. Mayor Itthipol Khunplome
presided over the event and handed out awards to the teachers earning
the highest accolades for their performance over the past year.
 Mayor
Itthipol Khunplome reads a message to the teachers’ committee.
Deputy Mayor Wattana Jantanawaranon, city council members and 600
teachers were present.
A “wai khru” ceremony started the ceremony, where students and parents
pay their respects to teachers.
The mayor then handed an award for best school manager to Manus
Kongwattana, director of Pattaya City School 7. Runner-up was Jirasak
Jitsom, deputy director of Pattaya City School 2.
Awards were also given to many teachers, as well as one for the best
janitor award, which went to Sommai Daengsantea, janitor at Pattaya City
School 6.
Deputy Mayor Wattana said Teacher’s Day gives students a chance to thank
their teachers who provide them with care and knowledge throughout the
years.
The morning saw students paying respect to teachers, followed by sports
in the afternoon and the good day finished off with dinner in the
evening.
The day was officially started on January 16, 1956, as a way to say
thanks to the nation’s educators for the fine job they do in shaping the
future of the kingdom.
Manus Kongwattana (left),
director of Pattaya City School 7,
receives an award from Mayor Itthipol Khunplome.
Teachers receive accolades
during the ceremony at the Eastern Sports Stadium.
Youngsters bring in
offerings for their favorite teachers.
Construction progresses
on new Pattaya school
The education team
inspects construction of schools in Pattaya.
Vimolrat Singnikorn
Officials are saying that Pattaya School #11 is on track to open
for the beginning of the new school year in May.
70% of construction is completed and enrollment is now open for students
from seventh to tenth grade for the first semester of 2009.
City officials set out to provide more classrooms for junior high school
students and agreed to build Pattaya School #11 behind Pattaya School #4
on 15 acres of land. Thirawisawajana Partnership Company is in charge of
construction.
On January 21, Farooq Wongborisuthi, member of Pattaya City Council, and
his team went to inspect the construction of the school, consisting of
two buildings housing 24 classrooms.
After the inspection, Farooq announced that the two buildings were set
to be completed for the semester starting in May.
“First we will have classes for students in seventh to tenth grade and
will gradually extend the facilities,” he said.
On the same day, the team also inspected extensions of Pattaya Schools
#2 and #3 which are also scheduled to be completed by May.
FOL kids enjoy their day
Ingrid Cunliffe
The children at the Fountain of Life (FOL) truly enjoyed this year’s
Children’s Day, thanks in no small part to the Pattaya International
Ladies Club (PILC) and Bangkok Hospital Pattaya.
 Happy
Children’s Day at the Fountain of Life.
PILC sponsored the jumping castle and the cake, the latter being made by
the girls from the Tamar Centre on 3rd Road, one of the centres PILC
helps on a regular basis.
The balloons were supplied by Bangkok Hospital Pattaya’s Dental
Department. Dr Tassanee and Khun Gae were happy to help as they see the
kids regularly together with me, the tooth fairy! Much thanks to them.
The teachers actually asked the kids what they would like on the day.
PILC usually supplies helium balloons, but the kids said they did not
want the floating balloons, they wanted the ones from the people who
come and check their teeth, which is the dental team and their creations
from sausage balloons!
The goodie bags were also sponsored by PILC.
The chocolate ice cream was sponsored by Paul Wilkinson from 4 Winds,
much thanks to him also. The kids loved it.
Much thanks to the ladies from PILC who helped on the day, your help is
appreciated and welcomed by Sister Joan and the staff.
The chocolate ice cream
was sponsored by Paul Wilkinson from 4 Winds.
The girls from the Tamar
Centre on 3rd Road baked the cake.
The Bouncy Castle is a big
hit at the FOL Children’s Day fun.
|
