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American Pacific International Day saw fun for the whole family
To celebrate the internationalism of the school,
American Pacific International School recently held an annual “International
Fair 2011”. The event was held at the school’s Main Boarding Campus, on Hang
Dong-Samoeng Road. Led by the school’s top management and Khun Bua Palarit,
the School’s License Holder, honorable guests, parents, staff, teachers, and
students all attended to inaugurate this joyful event. Photo shows (from
left to right): Joining in to commemorate this celebration included Khun
Panthip Kolyanee, Director of American Pacific International School (Main
Boarding Campus); Thiphakorn Siripattanaponse, Director of Private Schools
Promotion Group, Chiang Mai Educational Service Area 4; Vitoon Moolla,
Deputy Director, Chiang Mai Educational Service Area 4; Mr. Ross Hall,
American Pacific International School’s Headmaster; Khun Ladda A. Mahidi,
Director of American Pacific International School (Kindergarten); Khun Bua
Palarit, American Pacific International School’s License Holder; and Khun
Ladda A. Mahidi, Director of American Pacific International School
(Kindergarten).
Japanese government building dorms in Mae Suai
The Government of Japan, under its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human
Security Projects Scheme (GGP), is providing funds amounting to 3,558,500
baht for “The Project for the Construction of Dormitories for Students at
Wiangphawittaya School in Mae Suai District, Chiang Rai Province”. On
February 10, 2011, Mr. Kazuo Shibata, Consul-General of Japan in Chiang Mai,
and Mr. Uthai Srimun Director of Wiangphawittaya School, jointly signed the
funding contract for the project at the Consulate-General of Japan in Chiang
Mai.
Under the 15-year free education policy, the Thai government is committed to
reducing financial burdens on households for basic education starting from
the pre-primary education level to the upper-secondary education level.
However, in mountainous areas, there are some communities where no school is
located within walking distance for children, and some communities where
transport to schools is limited. Students living such remote areas have to
stay in dormitories near or at schools to attend school everyday.
Wiangphawittaya School is a public school which has set up a branch school,
covering from pre-primary to lower-secondary education and serving 827
students. Almost all students are children from minority families, such as
Lisu, Akha, Karen, Lafu and Yunnanese Chinese. The School is willing to
accept children from minority families and households living in poverty not
only from Mae Suai District but from other districts in Chiang Rai Province.
As a result, the number of students is gradually increasing year after year.
However, since the School is located in a mountainous area 20 kilometers
from a main road, and the way to the School is an unpaved winding track by a
mountain stream, many students cannot go to school and return in a day.
Currently, more than 400 students, almost half the total, stay at 20 simple
and small-scale dormitories at the School. However, it is not an appropriate
living and learning environment, since it is overcrowded, and the capacity
of the dormitories has been exceeded.
In response to a request from Wiangphawittaya School, the Government of
Japan has decided to provide funds for the construction of two dormitories
which can accommodate 45 students each, one for males and the other for
females. In its Education Cooperation Policy 2011-2015, the Government of
Japan commits itself to support basic education to ensure all children and
young people not only have access but also can complete quality education
with sound learning outcomes under the concept of “School for All”. In
Northern Thailand, considering the difficulties in accessing schools due to
the geographical features, the Government of Japan has supported the
construction of dormitories at 10 schools in Chiang Mai, Chiangrai, Nan, and
Phrae Provinces. It is expected that this assistance to Wiangphawittaya
School will provide an appropriate living and learning environment for
underprivileged children and ensure their continuous attendance without
dropout.[For more information, please contact] Mr. Sato, Consul, or Ms.
Hoshii，Ms. Hamaguchi, Coordinators for GGP Consulate-General of Japan in
Chiang Mai . 053-203-367. (PR)
Researchers from KKU to work with CMU
The research group of the Associated Medical Science Faculty, KKU expanded
its research work to work with Chiang Mai University (CMU) when they invited
Ajarn Dr. Dolrawee Leelarungrayap, lecturer of the Physical Therapy
Department, the Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University to
exchange her extensive experiences with KKU staff on her research work on
the physiology of exercise and exercise biochemistry. Assoc. Prof. Dr.
Wichai Eungpinitpong, the vice chairman of the KKU research group, and Assoc
Prof Dr. Yodchai Boonprakorb greeted the visiting CMU scholars.
KKU students studying for their Masters and PhD’s in the physiology of
exercise and exercise biochemistry also met with the visitors to discuss
their work.
Ajarn Dr. Dolrawee Leelarungrayap has applied to be a member of the KKU’s
research group for back, neck, and muscle pain in the field of physical
therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Science, KKU.
The meeting was hoped to increase close cooperation between KKU and CMU.
IELTs pre-testing
There will be an IELTS free pre-test at the Chiang Mai Hills Hotel on
Saturday, February 26 and Saturday, March 20 from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Interested students should email their full name in English, phone number
and desired date for testing to ielts.thailand@idp.com. The test will cover
listening, reading and writing and should be a very valuable tool for those
students interested in taking the IELTS.
American Pacific International School (Kindergarten) Marks its 10th Anniversary
In celebration of its 10th anniversary, the
American Pacific International School (Kindergarten) hosted a birthday
celebration for parents, staff and students at the school campus, World Club
Compound. Led by the school’s leadership team and Khun Bua Palarit, the
school’s License Holder, parents, staff, teachers, and students all joined
in for this cake cutting ceremony to commemorate the 10th anniversary. Photo
shows (from left to right): Joined in this celebration included Mr. Ross
Hall, American Pacific International School’s Headmaster; Mrs. Fiona Hall,
Principal and Director of Admissions and Marketing; Khun Ladda A. Mahidi,
Director of American Pacific International School (Kindergarten); Khun Bua
Palarit, American Pacific International School’s License Holder; Khun
Panthip Kolyanee, Director of American Pacific International School (Main
Boarding Campus); and Ms. Amber Marie Ferry, Community Liaison Officer,
American Consulate, Chiang Mai.
Mae Suai students receive dorms from Japanese government
The Government of Japan, under its Grant Assistance for
Grassroots Human Security Projects Scheme (GGP), is providing funds
amounting to 3,558,500 baht for “The Project for the Construction of
Dormitories for Students at Wiangphawittaya School in Mae Suai District,
Chiang Rai Province”. On February 10, 2011, Mr. Kazuo Shibata,
Consul-General of Japan in Chiang Mai, and Mr. Uthai Srimun Director of
Wiangphawittaya School, jointly signed the funding contract for the project
at the Consulate-General of Japan in Chiang Mai.
Under the 15-year free education policy, the Thai government is committed to
reducing financial burdens on households for basic education starting from
the pre-primary education level to the upper-secondary education level.
However, in mountainous areas, there are some communities where no school is
located within walking distance for children, and some communities where
transport to schools is limited. Students living such remote areas have to
stay in dormitories near or at schools to attend school every day.
Wiangphawittaya School is a public school which has set up a branch school,
covering from pre-primary to lower-secondary education and serving 827
students. Almost all students are children from minority families, such as
Lisu, Akha, Karen, Lafu and Yunnanese Chinese. The school is willing to
accept children from minority families and households living in poverty not
only from Mae Suai District but from other districts in Chiang Rai Province.
As a result, the number of students is gradually increasing year after year.
However, since the school is located in a mountainous area 20 kilometers
from a main road, and the way to the school is an unpaved winding track by a
mountain stream, many students cannot go to school and return in a day.
Currently, more than 400 students, almost half the total, stay at 20 simple
and small-scale dormitories at the School. However, it is not an appropriate
living and learning environment, since it is overcrowded, and the capacity
of the dormitories has been exceeded.
In response to a request from Wiangphawittaya School, the Government of
Japan has decided to provide funds for the construction of two dormitories
which can accommodate 45 students each, one for males and the other for
females. In its Education Cooperation Policy 2011-2015, the Government of
Japan commits itself to support basic education to ensure all children and
young people not only have access but also can complete quality education
with sound learning outcomes under the concept of “School for All”. In
Northern Thailand, considering the difficulties in accessing schools due to
the geographical features, the Government of Japan has supported the
construction of dormitories at 10 schools in Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Nan,
and Phrae Provinces. It is expected that this assistance to Wiangphawittaya
School will provide an appropriate living and learning environment for
underprivileged children and ensure their continuous attendance without
dropout. For more information, please contact Mr. Sato, Consul, or Ms.
Hoshii, Ms. Hamaguchi, Coordinators for GGP. Consulate-General of Japan in
Chiang Mai 053-203-367.
Students get up close with Lhin Ping
20 students got to get up
close with 20 month old panda, Lhin Ping. Photo by Jittarporn Charasrum
Jittarporn Charasrum
Chiang Mai Zoo organized the 20th month birthday anniversary celebration for
the panda Lhin Ping panda, where a large number of students attended to
offer her best wishes last month at the panda display house. Zoo Director
Thanapat Pong-amorn and head of Panda Research & Display Prasertsak
Boontrakulpoonthawee were joined by 20 students selected for their good
deeds and good behavior for the special celebration.
The children received ‘Dek Dee’ t-shirts as well as meeting Lhin Ping as a
reward for their model behavior.
Thanapat said the panda, who reached 20 months on January 27, now weighs
71.3 kilograms, fully grown they can weigh up to125 kilos and reach a height
of 150 to 150 centimeters. The interest in Lhin Ping by students is a good
model for them to gain interest and learn more about wildlife and nature.
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