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Students learn from each other at cultural visit
Students prepare for one of their performances,
called ‘Dance Memory’.
Students from an international school in Pattaya showed
how global they really are - by going abroad for a cultural exchange trip.
The International School Eastern Seaboard (ISE) is part
of the Mekong River International Schools Association (MRISA). Some students
set off recently for a four-day visit to Cambodia to meet other
international school students.
The visit, from November 3-7, saw dancers, actors and
artists from the eight schools come together to put on shows and share
experiences from their own cultures.
This year ISE had a record 17 students who were chosen to
represent the school at Northbridge International School Cambodia in Phnom
Penh.
Opening performances saw all eight schools put on shows
as they danced, sang, and used video and animation in a mix of entertaining
ways. ISE students showed a glimpse of life in Thailand thanks to their
‘Floating Market Flash Mob’ video.
Over the following two days the schools took part in
learning new techniques, skills and ideas for making all kinds of creative
projects.
One of the ISE students, Meena Marchoine said, “We made
new friends, learned new things about different cultures and had fun doing
it. Of course Mr Marchione’s jazz and blues workshops, Mr Headley’s theater
workshops, Ms Eastlake’s photo and dance workshops and Ms Murthy’s cultural
workshop at the New Futures for Children Orphanage were cool, but there were
others that were just as fun.”
The culminating performances showcased everything the
students had learned during their time in Cambodia.
Another ISE student, Hunter Dupree added, “It was quite
impressive to see how much we all learned in such a short time. The
enthusiasm and high energy could be felt by all! Kudos to all who attended
and to all who made it possible for us to attend.”
The other schools who took part were the United Nations
School in Hanoi, Hanoi International School, I.S. Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon
South I.S., Northbridge IS Cambodia, IS Phnom Penh, Vientiane IS from Laos
and ISE.
The International School Eastern Seaboard (ISE) is
located inside Burapha Golf Club. For more on the school, visit
www.ise.ac.th.
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Regent’s students trek to new heights in Kaeng Krachan
Members
of the expedition team prepare for the hike to Thorn Tip waterfall. Pictured
are (L to R): Toshiki Shibata, Hugh Jenkins, Dustin Northcutt, Tyler
Hoinkiss, Ralf Siegrist, Tyler Martin, Joonas Neelov, Nathan Northcutt, Jung
Kyu Lee, Katrina Lavery, and Simon.
Tim Spears
A group of Regent’s School, Pattaya students spent HM the
King’s Birthday weekend trekking in the beautiful wilderness of Kaeng
Krachan national park, Petchaburi province, as part of their preparations
for the expedition stage of the International Award programme.
The students on the expedition were required to be
entirely self-sufficient. This meant they planned and cooked their own meals
and carried all the equipment they needed on the trek themselves. After a
day of kayak training on Kaeng Krachan Reservoir, the students hiked for
three days along a route that covered more than 50 kilometres of mountainous
terrain.
“This kind of expedition teaches students about
self-sufficiency, forward planning and the importance of teamwork,” said
expedition leader Simon Miller. “It is also an excellent opportunity for
them to appreciate some of the remarkable natural treasures that Thailand
has to offer.”
Kaeng Krachan National Park is Thailand’s largest and is
home to a rich and diverse ecosystem. The students encountered gibbons,
macaques and scorpions on their trek as well as many varieties of birds -
though they heard many more than they saw! One of the students even had a
close encounter with a leopard in the middle of the night.
The trek route took the group from Ban Krang camp up to
the summit of Panoen Thung Mountain, over 1,000 metres above sea level. From
there the team proceeded to Thorn Tip waterfall where they were able to take
a refreshing swim in the cascades beneath the falls before retracing their
steps the 25 kilometres to base camp.
Students on the expedition were training for Silver and
Gold level expeditions that will take place later in the year. The Regent’s
School offers all students in year 10 the opportunity to begin working
towards the International Award Bronze level, before moving on to Silver and
Gold as they progress through the school.
“The International Award reflects the school’s philosophy
of ‘educating the whole person’,” says Miller. “Academic success is of
course very important, but I believe that young people should also be given
the opportunity to succeed in both physical and mental challenges that will
give them the confidence to tackle whatever adult life might throw at them.”
With its three part emphasis on skills development,
physical activity and commitment to community service the International
Award perfectly complements the Regent’s School Pattaya’s Round Square
ethos.
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Year 6 Australian Exchange Trip 2010 to Mowbray College Australia
and Regents School Thailand
Young Chang, Duke, Fareeda and Ike are amazed by the ‘magic marker’ pens
at Victoria markets, Melbourne.
Jamie Perrin,
Australian Exchange Coordinator for The Regents School Pattaya
The Regents School in Pattaya and Mowbray
International College Melbourne Australia have been running an exchange
programme for Year 6 students very successfully for many years. 2010 was
extra special as it coincided with the international Round Square
Conference “We Walk Together” as documented in recent publications of
the Pattaya Mail. Every exchange brings an amazing learning
experience of a completely different culture and an equally enthralling
educational experience of a different academic system.
First to arrive were the Year 6 students from Mowbray
who quickly adapted to the hotter and more humid weather in Pattaya.
After an initial visit to Bangkok, school days were spent at the
Regent’s campus, where the visiting students board for two weeks
enjoying the schedule of the Primary School program during the day and a
wide range of Boarding House activities in the evenings.
One of the most important aspects of the exchange is
the international nurturing of links with Round Square Community
Partners, such as the Mercy Center which cares for children when their
families are unable to. 2010 saw Mowbray College Junior School and
associated sponsors donate over $1000, which was presented to the
Founder of the Mercy Centre.
Following a successful visit by Mowbray, October 2010
saw the Regents arrival in Melbourne and a rendezvous with some
unseasonably cold weather - which luckily did improve! Time in school
was followed by time spent with Australian host families who helped
students settle quickly into a very different routine. Excursions also
took place such as a trip to Ballarat Wildlife Park (where students met
a kangaroo that only liked sandwiches) and to the Vic Markets where
local supplies of sweets were eagerly purchased!
A final trip to the IMAX cinema (the third largest in
the world) and the Science Works museum ended our Australian exchange
programme, a programme full of fun and learning that was an
unforgettable experience for all.
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Garden International School students pass music exams
Front Row (from left): Ploy and Kym, yr 9 Grade 1 Flute. Upper row (from
left) Melissa, yr 10 Grade 1 Piano, Jack, yr 10 Grade 3 Piano, Daniela,
IB1 Grade 4 Flute, Christina, IB1 Grade 4 Flute, Anne (Hyo-Mi), IB1
Grade 5 Flute, Pan Pan, Hyo Jung, yr 10 Grade 5 Piano. Those who also
passed but are not shown in the photo, are Rohit, yr 10 Grade 4
Keyboard, Azeez, yr 11 Grade 5 Piano, Anjali, yr 5 Grade 1 Piano.
Mr. Paul Shiells
Music, Instrumental, Performing Events Coordinator
In October of last year, some GIS music students
travelled to Bangkok to sit piano and flute exams with the Associated
Board of the Royal Schools of Music. These exams are of a truly
international standard, with the examiner flying out from the UK for the
occasion.
Needless to say, it took a huge amount of hard work
in the months leading up to the exams, and the students were very
nervous on the day! We then had an agonizing wait for the results to
come through, but finally- just before Christmas we heard the wonderful
news that everybody passed.
Members of the music team are very proud of the
students involved - many passed with merit, and one with a distinction!
Well done to the all the students:
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PM opens World Catholic Scout Camp for 2,000 youngsters
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva chats with some of the Scouts at the
first World Catholic Scout Camp.
Theerarak
Suthathiwong
Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva opened the first
World Catholic Scout Camp with more than 2,000 youngsters turning out to
mark the 99th year of the Thai scouting program.
The Dec. 27 event at Vajiravut Scout Camp in Sriracha
was hosted by Education Minister Chinnaworn Boonyakiat. The week-long
event, carrying the theme “The Power of Faith Leads to a Brighter
Future” was a chance for people to share their life experiences.
Other sessions focused on HM the King’s sufficiency
economy philosophy, the history of scouting in Thailand and living
together in peace.
New charity opens in Duck Square
The
remarkable Margaret Grainger who runs Hand to Hand.
William Macy
August was certainly a lucky day for many children in
the Khopai area of Pattaya for that was when a new charity got off the
ground started by the remarkable Margaret Grainger.
In addition to being a school teacher, she, and her
board members, started Hand to Hand which set out to help the children
of low or no income families and many children whose parents are in
detention providing food, water, clothing and medical supplies, not only
to the children, but to the whole family whenever possible.
Each week, they make 3 visits to the local prison,
offer a pre-school facility for 5 days and a children’s outreach
programme Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays, providing a safe environment
for children to learn and play whilst their families are working.
Jez Lees, who swam in the Rotary Cross Bay Swim,
introduced Pattaya Sports Club to Margaret to help develop the units in
Duck Square. The children are now very happy and cannot wait to ‘go to
school’ and spend the day with Margaret and her friends.
To make a donation of money or toys, Margaret can be contacted on 089
093 6067 or e-mail;
[email protected]
Some
toys they have acquired.
The
group who attended the opening, including PSC members.
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Time to begin distributing 2011 funds
Eileen Denning receives 100,000 baht from Charity Club of Pattaya’s
Treasurer Vic King, at the Queen Victoria Inn in Soi 6.
Christina Boden
The Charity Club of Pattaya’s first donations of 2011
have been donated to Yorkies Pork Platter and the Caddyshack with the
money raised from the Charity Gala Dinner.
Firstly, the Club donated 100,000 baht to Norman and
Eileen Denning at Yorkies Pork Platter in Jomtien, which will hopefully
finish off the school building project they have in Yasathorn.
The Charity Club also presented 20,000 baht in a
joint donation with the Caddyshack to provide sports equipment, a food
processor and a computer for the school in Chaiyaphum, for which the
Caddyshack raised 28,000 baht.
Anyone who would like to help with a donation of
cash, food, clothing, bedding, drink tabs, children’s clothing and
shoes, toys and games, can contact the Charity Club at any of the
following:
Christina on 0895454185
Malcolm on 089 7441040
[email protected]
www.charityclubofpattaya.webs.com
Christina from the Charity Club of Pattaya presents Keith & Koy with
20,000 baht at the Caddyshack.
Keith & Koy (center) with the staff and children at the school in
Chaiyaphum.
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Culture, technology collide
in Jan. 26-28 Burapha fair
Manoon Makpol
Culture, technology and research will come together
at Burapha University as the Humanities and Sociology Department hosts a
three-day educational seminar Jan. 26-28.
Department head Jaraj Chakandang said the event will
feature a technical ability competition, research stage, seesan tawan-ok
shows and low-priced product sales. The event will be spread between the
Humanities and Sociology Department and Krasae Mayakorn buildings.
Jaraj said the fair was aimed at promoting knowledge
of ways to enhance efficiency and success. Among the activities will be
a quiz with questions to be answered in foreign languages, Korean pop
dancing, a hand-made books exhibition and technical showcases. Vendors
of locally made goods will be invited to interact with students.
Instructor Suthida Chinodom said other activities
will include a “star promotion,” folk songs, singing of Thai country
songs, and dancing. For more information, contact 038-102-350 or
huso.huu.ac.th.
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