Category: Activity

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..

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.

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.

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..

Mrs. Angkana Kamnoedtone, Director of Sotpattana School for the Deaf, along with Mr. Aniruj Chaijaroen, Head of Academic Affairs, represented our School in receiving the education fund of THB 60,000 from the Foundation for the Deaf under the Royal Patronage of Her Majesty the Queen Mother, at Setsatian School for the Deaf under the Royal Patronage.. On this occasion, several former students who are now at Setsatian School gathered to say hello to our teachers..

On the occasion of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother’s 92nd Birthday Anniversary, and the National Mother’s Day 2024, children of the Pattaya Orphanage Foundation, from kindergarten levels onwards, participated in various special charity activities, such as setting up a Mother’s Day board, making jasmine flowers from tissue paper, and the cleaning of the building and compound.. Long Live the Queen Mother.. Happy Mother’s Day to everyone.

Over the long weekend of the National Mother’s Day 2024, a group of older kids gathered to learn how to prepare deep fried minced pork toasts.. Guided by Teacher Nat, the team of cooks enjoyed the activity starting with the preparation of necessary equipment and ingredients, the techniques of making healthy snacks with little oil, the serving of the toasts to younger kids and department staff. They also had the opportunity to strengthen their relationship, esp. between kids in primary school and the older ones in colleges and universities. Thanks and best wishes to Teacher Nat and all concerned..

On the 68th birthday anniversary of our Sister Superior, members of the Pattaya Orphanage and Sotpattana School for the Deaf, including representatives of the children and disabled persons from toddler’s age and older, wished her all the choicest blessings.. Many happy returns of the day to our dear Sr. Supattra!

Representatives of children and staff members, led by Rev. Michael Weera Phangrak, Rev. Francis Xavier Kritsada Sukkaphat, and Sr. Supattra Nonthasuwan, offered our early greetings to Bishop Emeritus Lawrence Thienchai Samanchit at the Diocesan Center of Chanthaburi Diocese for the upcoming annual feast of St. Lawrence on 10th August, wishing him abundant joy and excellent health in mind and body..

Congratulations to Rev. Francis Xavier Kritsada Sukkaphat, Deputy Director of the Pattaya Orphanage on his 50th birthday anniversary.. Led by Rev. Michael Weera Phangrak, our director, members of the orphanage and Sotpattana School for the Deaf, while teachers are in training, gathered to congratulate and wish our Father Joe many happy returns of the day.. May the choicest blessings be upon our Birthday Boy.. Happy Birthday to you! On the same occasion, we sing Happy Feast Day to Sr. Anna Kongkham Surasiang, Head of Babies’ Section, on the feast of Saints Anna and Joachim..