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GIS celebrates International Day
Representatives from England - parents, students, staff.
Janette Oracion
Garden International School recently proved just how
multi-cultural it is by hosting an international day. The school has an
amazing 40 different nationalities and the day celebrated this diversity.
Held on February 4, the activities started 8.15 a.m. as
students sat by their countries’ flags and HM the King’s anthem was played.
There was then a Samba/flag parade followed by all the national anthems of
those at GIS.
Students then took part in activities that included
Canadian hockey, Thai food decorating, Latin dancing, Dutch pancakes,
Chinese dumplings and even a game of darts. Foundation had a celebration of
nationalities and cultures, while Primary held a special ‘passport’
activity.
In the evening there was a barbecue with a selection of
international dishes and a show for years 4 to 13. IB students led the
food-making activities as part of their CAS programme.
For more on GIS visit
www.gardenrayong.com.
Maggie
Gordon represents Scotland.
Primary
students wholeheartedly sing “We are Children of the World”.
Students
take part in the day time activities.
Filipinos in their stunning and beautiful costumes.
Secondary Students in their splendid performance of Issan Thai dance.
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Regent’s students on yellow brick road to
present A Wizard Of Oz in Globe Theatre
The
Regent’s cast rehearsing for next month’s performance of A Wizard Of Oz.
Regent’s Performance Arts students are currently hard at
work in rehearsal for the upcoming production of A Wizard of Oz due to be
presented in the Globe Theatre at The Regent’s School (Route 36) from the
8th-11th March at 7 p.m. The slight alteration to the title gives a sneaking
clue as to the different take on this particular version of the Oz story
made so famous by the iconic Warner Brothers’ film version starring Judy
Garland.
This version begins on a city landscape in 2015 with the
story of Dorothy Gale’s epic journey with her four friends to Oz and back to
Kansas as a figment of a teenager’s fevered imagination. Not to worry!
Anyone who has seen the original version or who has read the novel will
recognize the familiar characters of Dorothy and her companions, the Tinman,
Scarecrow, Lion and Toto and the unforgettable melodies such as Follow the
Yellow Brick Road, We’re off to se the Wizard and, of course, Somewhere over
the Rainbow. These are not the only musical items in the production and the
audience may in for a few surprises!
There are over 100 students, teachers and parents
currently working together to make the production a success with the age
range of the performers spanning 8 to16. As well as entertaining the
audience, the aim is also to raise as much money as possible for four of the
school’s community partners: Abundant Life; Croston House, an orphanage near
Chiang Mai; the Camillian Centre, Rayong and the Father Ray Foundation,
Pattaya. Each of these organizations will have stalls providing further
information in the foyer area outside the Globe theatre on the evenings of
the performances.
Tickets cost 200 baht and can be reserved on 038 418 777
ext 105 or mobile: 0847598644. This is an excellent opportunity to come and
see The Regent’s School at its best. Be quick, the tickets are selling fast!
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St Andrews students learn much
at Natural History Museum
Getting close to fossils and observing the details.
Ruth Mullan, Year 4
teacher at St Andrews School
For their geography unit, Year 4 went to Sattahip
Natural History Museum to look at the physical and man-made features of
the area. Students looked at local land use, discussed the positives and
negatives of tourism in the area and also looked at how the area was
being polluted by the human population.
When visiting the museum exhibitions, pupils went on
an information hunt to learn more about: Earth and the solar system,
fossils and dinosaurs, different types of forests and their inhabitants
and how rocks are formed. Students had to climb a very steep hill to
reach the final exhibition (located right at the top) where they were
able to have a panoramic view of the local area. On the way up, they
were able to see a variety of different plant life and see (first hand)
how water helps to shape the land.
Students also went on a marine walk where they were
able to see many different species of fish and various other types of
sea life. They looked at the importance of fishing to the local
community and discussed what would happen if the sea continues to be
polluted.
All in all it was a fantastic learning experience for
the students and I would recommend visiting the Natural History Museum
in Sattahip.
Spot
the dinosaur.
Exploring a termite cave.
Excited about their trip to the Natural History Museum in Sattahip.
Learning about fungi.
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Rabbit Resort celebrates ‘year of the rabbit’
with charity party
Paisan Bandityanon (back, center), owner of the Rabbit Resort in Jomtien
Beach, along with hotel employees, children and care givers celebrate
Chinese New Year.
Pratchaya Kerdthong
Chinese New Year was especially festive at Jomtien
Beach’s Rabbit Resort, which heralded the start of the “year of the
rabbit” with a benefit for underprivileged children.
Owners Paisan and Debra Bandityanon welcomed more
than 100 kids from Ban Jing Jai orphanage, Mercy Center shelter and
Banglamung Home for Boys to the Dongtan Beach hotel for a Chinese New
Year’s party Feb. 5.
Paisan, himself born in the Chinese year of the
rabbit, said the party was to create happiness for children and those
who work with them. The day featured such activities as musical chairs,
a speed-eating competition and swimming. Of course, the resort also
provided food and New Year’s gifts to the children.
Paisan capped the day by presenting three gifts of
20,000 baht to each of the three charities.
Youngsters literally stuff their faces during the speed eating contest.
Children scramble for a seat during the musical chairs game.
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Regent’s School opens its doors
on International Day
Last
year’s fantastic International Day at The Regent’s School Pattaya.
The Regent’s School Pattaya is hosting their ever
popular International Day this Saturday 19th February to celebrate
internationalism. The busy day will be enjoyed by students, teachers and
parents all dressed up in their nations outfits.
In addition The Regent’s School will be opening its
doors to visitors from all over Thailand as well as the local community.
Visitors can enjoy the different international food on offer and take in
the live music performed by each nation. A school tour will be available
for parents and children who are interested in being part of the
Regent’s community.
The money raised will support the Fountain of Life
Centre, Baan Jing Jai, Pattaya Mercy Centre, Naklua Blind School,
Abundant Life Home, Father Ray Foundation, Kate’s Project, Baan Koh Phi
Phi School and Mechai Patanna School.
All Day activities include bouncy castle, BBQ and
beer tent, children’s games, face painting, music and dance. For more
information please e-mail [email protected]
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