Thirteen school-aged boys and girls from the Pattaya Orphanage joined fun activities and lecture on the topic of “Decoding the Secrets of Developing Your Child’s Logical and Creative Thinking” organized by Minor Corporation Public Company Limited at the Mahatai Pattaya Convention Center this weekend.. Thanks to everyone involved..
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For the upcoming birthday anniversary of Mother Mary, the patroness of Sotpattana School for the Dear, an activity is organized sooner than usual because the actual day falls on Sunday 8th September. Preschool kids of Sotpattana School for the Deaf and the Pattaya Orphanage, along with some of the older kids, teachers, and caregivers, honor Our Lady with prayers, hymns, garlands, and flowers.. May Mother Mary intercede for the wellbeing of our children, disabled persons, staff members, and benefactors..
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Sotpattana School for the Deaf organized a Healthy Kids Project activity with 2 learning stations, i.e. Good & Nutritious Food, and Food to be Avoided, which included the rejection of intoxicants. Each student participated in both stations and took part in the Q&A session, as well as serving themselves with fresh vegetable salad from the buffet spread..
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Staff personnel of the Pattaya Orphanage and Sotpattana School for the Deaf participated in the internal training on “Caring for the World; Loving our Home” conducted by Sister Uraiwan Phummi who traveled all the way from the Mother’s House of the Lovers of the Cross of Chanthaburi Congregation, Chanthaburi province. Together in two groups, our staff members studied the principles of Pope Francis in his Laudato Si’ Encyclical Letter (2015), updates on the Climate Change and related global situation on wastes, and Sister Uraiwan’s experience on the ongoing campaigns on waste management since 2015. In addition, participants put into practice their waste sorting in the Caring for the World Room. Thanks and best wishes to our resource persons.. To promote ongoing awareness and practical participation among members of our home, our own Sister Intupa will lead the waste management campaign for the green and sustainable Pattaya Orphanage.
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School aged kids learned to prepare a traditional Thai dessert called Pandan Tapioca Pearls or Khanom Yok Mani, with Teacher Nat.. This rarely seen and available, with soft and chewy texture and fragrant pandan leaves, is well enjoyed by all..
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On Thursday 22nd August 2024, students and teachers of Sotpattana School for the Deaf travelled to Yaowapa Organic Farm in Si Racha district, Chonburi province, for a Walk Rally activity for the academic year 2024. Our little participants enjoyed learning from the Nature through visiting to the organic vegetable plantation, turtle feeding, painting on cloth bags, making herbal pouches, and riding on Pedal Go-Karts around the farm. During the study tour, some of the parents came along to help care for their own children. Thanks and best wishes to all concerned for the lovely event with the attentiveness and great care of the Yaowapa Farm’s team for our children throughout the day..
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Children and disabled persons in the care of the Pattaya Orphanage and Sotpattana School for the Deaf are constantly and appropriately supported in the learning and upgrading of their computer skills. For the current academic year, the computer lab of our Deaf School has been renovated and equipped with a complete set of 12 computers, desks, chairs and learning programs ready for classes. The orphanage children also have 15 sets for their daily homework and weekend practice. All these necessities at the total cost of THB 316,527 are available with the generous contributions from our benefactors, i.e. Lycee Francais International de Bangkok (LFIB) from the students’ participation in the Swimming of 100 km Distance in support of Children’s Computer Rooms at Pattaya Orphanage on our 50th Anniversary; members of Fonds des Amis de Bernie (FAB) in Europe, and Mr. Jacky POUILLARD in France through the Les Amis de l’Orphelinat de Pattaya.. May all our thoughtful supporters be abundantly blessed..
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The students, teachers, and administrators of Sotpattana School for the Deaf gathered to welcome Mr. Karl Meneghella, Director of Inspector Training and Institution Accreditation at the International Education Accreditation Council Ltd. (IEAC), London, U.K. to our dome for the presentation of Certificate of Accreditation to Sotpattana School for the dedication to excellence in education. Representing our School, Rev. Michael Weera Phangrak received this certificate which is valid for four years, from 16 August 2024 to 16 August 2028. On this occasion, Mr. Meneghella presented our School Director Angkana Kamnoedthon with the Directors Award for the School’s Inclusivity and Diversity. As part of the entertainment and congratulatory expression, Teacher Chotiwan Suksamran and KG3-student Angpao presented a quiz show and storytelling in sign language, after the two dance shows from preschool kids of the Pattaya Orphanage.. Grateful thanks to IEAC, Dr. Karl and his wife, as well as Dr. Maurice Dimmock, the International Education Consultant, and his wife for their participation and encouragement.
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One of the weekend activities older kids at the Pattaya Orphanage participated is the recycling of aseptic cartons that contain UHT milk consumed daily by our children. Teacher Nat introduced to the children how to process these discarded containers, washing, selecting the sizes and colors, cutting into small pieces and weave them into a nice floor mat for use as floor mats. Our school-aged kids will continue to design and produce more mats in their free time, contributing in their small ways to sustain our world.
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While remembering the late Rev. Raymond A. Brennan CSsR always for his person and legacy, representatives of the Pattaya Orphanage and Sotpattana School for the Deaf joined other organizations and his former colleagues at the annual Mass in memory of his 21st anniversary of passing at St. Nikolaus Church Pattaya. We prayed for and to Father Ray at his burial place in the church cemetery. May he rest in peace and intercede for children and disabled persons in the care of organizations/institutions initiated and inspired by him..
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