Sotpattana School for the Deaf organized the meeting of executive board members for the second semester of 2024 at the School’s meeting room.
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Executive Board Meeting
Members of the Pattaya Orphanage’s Executive Board met once annually, this time at the meeting room of the administrative office for the review of projects and operation for 2024. They also discussed the plan and preparations for the upcoming 50th anniversary celebration on 14th March 2025..
» Read moreReflection on Social Dimension of Life
On the occasion of our 50th anniversary, the Pattaya Orphanage organized a “Reflection on Social Dimension of Life” Project with the recent presentation of reflection issues to priests of the Diocese of Chanthaburi, and this time during a special gathering of representatives of Catholic schools, administered by religious congregations, laity, and the diocese. Seventy-six participants were administrators, teachers, and student leaders from 19 schools. They studied with us and gained an understanding of the proposed topics and points for reflections. Any concrete ways of dissemination of the insights will be left up to each school. Thanks to all concerned, esp. Rev. Joseph Chalerm Kitmongkol, former member of our Executive Board, who joined our team of resource persons..
» Read moreRemembering Beloved Departed
Representatives of the Pattaya Orphanage joined the blessing of the cemetery of St. Nikolaus Church Pattaya at the 2024 annual ceremony, and remembered our beloved departed in a special way today. May Fr. Raymond A. Brennan CSsR, former residents, and the relatives of our staff personnel rest in eternal peace..
» Read moreFire Drill at 5-Storey Building
The Pattaya Orphanage, by the Maintenance Department, organized a training and fire drill for new staff members with both theory and field practice on the use of fire extinguishers as well as the emergency procedures in case of fire within our compound. During a simulation of a fire incident in the 4th floor of our 5-storey building, the team also raised awareness and promoted safety measures among the dwellers and users of the building, including children with special needs at Sotpattana School for the Deaf, who joined the exercise twice. Other personnel of the orphanage helped ensure safety during the practice, esp. the use of the fire escape and along the route to the Assembly Point. Thanks to all concerned for the support and continued attentiveness in helping make our home and compound safe.
» Read moreSouvenirs
During the mid-year break, school-aged kids at the Pattaya Orphanage spent some of their free time usefully and practiced their concentration by creating handmade souvenirs from small towels in the shapes of rabbits and jam rolls as gifts and remembrances for benefactors on the occasion of our 50th anniversary..
» Read morePromoting Self-Esteem
The 23 school children and young adults in colleges and universities joined a program on self-esteem and self-awareness introduced by Khun Pink Chutikan Inthim and her team before school resumption for the second study term. Thanks and best wishes to our resource persons.
» Read moreExhibition on our 50th Anniversary
Representatives of the Pattaya Orphanage, led by Khun Kesorn Prakobruk, organized a booth with an exhibition about our 50th anniversary at the 3rd Annual Laity Day of Chanthaburi Diocese at Darasamut School in Si Racha.. Participants expressed their interest and their well wishes for the occasion.. Thanks and best to all concerned, including the Director of Darasamut School..
» Read moreDream World Visit
Twenty-six kids and young adults in school age, along with the older ones with special needs, were accompanied by 10 teachers/caregivers during their day trip to the Dream World Theme Park in Pathumthani province. They had fun with nearly all the available rides, visited all the photo spots, and enjoyed the different fantastic shows, as if their dreams have come true. Our huge thanks to Mr. Ranadheer Basireddy, or Khun Basi, who is a colleague of Khun Saowanee Panaram, and has been sponsoring little kids in toddler’s age since 2019, for his constant support, esp. with this special trip.. May you and yours be blessed in abundance..
» Read moreFried Banana Blossom Cake
Kids in school age learned to cook fried banana blossom cake with Teacher Nat during their school break. They were introduced to all the needed equipment, ingredients, and raw banana blossoms from our own garden.. How happy and proud the little cooks when tasted the finished food! There is a plan to cook with a bigger amount next time so that all members of the Orphanage can savor it.. Thanks to Teacher Nat and all concerned..
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