Monthly Archives: January 2024

Visiting Pattaya Dolphinarium

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Thirty-one kindergartners of Sotpattana School for the Deaf visited the Pattaya Dolphinarium, along with 13 teachers and staffers, and enjoyed the marvelous shows of dolphins and seals with great talents and ability to communicate their love with the trainers. The children were all happy as their world and learning abilities have been enriched. Thanks to the support from the budget for the 15-year Free Education Project from the Office of the Private Education Commission, the Thai Ministry of Education, as well as our sponsor Jean-Marc Vienne, from Granges (Veveyse), Switzerland, who is also a FAB member and has offered seven meals to the children since 2020..

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I-Love-Reading, 2023 Academic Year

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In the second study term of Academic Year 2023, Sotpattana School for the Deaf organized an “I-Love-Reading” activity in promotion of students’ interest in reading and interpretation. Participants were encouraged to further upgrade of their skills from reading simple words and images in their daily lives.

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Fun on Children’s Day 2024

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Marking this year’s Thai Children’s Day, the Prime Minister Settha Thavisin gave the motto: “Look at the wide world, Think creatively, Respect differences, Build democracy together”.. At the Pattaya Orphanage, we joined our Deaf School in a day of fun with outdoor games and a football match between the Green and Red teams. Comprising of kids from toddler’s age and older, disabled persons, and staff members, each team came in a creative parade and competed in 14 games from which the Green won the first prize. The Red team won the cheering contest, the parade, and the football game. For the afternoon, a giant inflatable castle with slider kept all the kids entertained. A group of older children also enjoyed painting the tiny plaster dolls. Our grateful appreciation to all benefactors, including the Concordian International School in Samut Prakan, adoptive families in Germany and Switzerland, Khun Maurice Dimmock, and some of the anonymous donors, for the support with all the expenses and special lunch and dinner..

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Walk Rally 2024

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Students of Sotpattana School for the Deaf participated in the Walk Rally 2024 activity on 12th January 2024 going through the two learning stations, i.e. Physical and Intellectual Skills.  Following the brief opening ceremony by Rev. Fr. Michael Weera Phangrak, the School’s Acting Licensee, the two teams of Yellow and Pink enjoyed each fun-filled and challenging station without having to compete with each other. Thanks to all concerned for the organization of the program.

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Best Practice Award

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Ms. Angkana Kamnoedthon, Director of Sotpattana School for the Deaf received the award for the school with the Best Practice from the Secretary-General of the Office of the Private Education Commission (OPEC) after being selected as a “Dare to Dream, Dare to Do” school, with Whole School Transforming: 7 Changes through developing school curriculum that focuses on competency-based learning outcomes. During the seminar on the exchange of knowledge about the success of the Whole School Transforming through the development of school curriculum that focuses on student competency at the Royal River Hotel, Bangkok. The administrators and teachers of the school attended this event and congratulated all the schools that received the award.

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Starting the New Year 2024

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On the first of January 2024, members of the Pattaya Orphanage gathered at the Mass presided over by Fr. Michael Weera Phangrak to ask for blessings for all the children, disabled persons, staff members, as well as benefactors, including those who have passed away..

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