Her Majesty Queen Sirikit was born on the 12th August.  The Council of Social Welfare of Thailand under patronage of His Majesty the King set up this day to be National Mother’s Day. Sarasas Ektra Primary Department held it’s Mother’s Day Celebration on Friday, 8th August 2014 to praise the Queen and to recall all Mothers importance. There was also director Pisut Yongkamol’s speech for Mother’s Day. Click to read
There were activities in both the morning and afternoon.  In the morning Year 2-Year 6 students, teachers and parents joined together at the auditorium to celebrate Mother’s Day, followed in the afternoon with a special gathering for Year 1 students, teachers and parents. 
Year 2-Year 6 Morning Celebration:

1. Thai Classical Dancing salutation for H.M. Queen Sirikit and a Thai Classical Music show.
2. An Ektra Junior Chorus performance of “Thank to you.”
3. An Ektra Primary Chorus performance of “You raise me up.”
4. The Mini Orchestra performed “When you believe” and other instrumental Music.

After that it was the time to announce the results of all Mother’s Day Competitions:

1. Ektra Singing Contest  Watching a video : Ektra Star News 2

The Winner Miss Patarajaree Vanichvongvan Y5D

1st Runner Miss Ornpailin Wanichthanaolan Y6C

2nd Runner Mstr. Arun Asawasuebsakul Y6E

Complimentary Award Mstr. Akkarawit Suksansiriwong Y4B

2nd Runner Mstr. Sira Sittijarathum  Y6B

2. The Colouring contest ‘Heart of Mom’
Pencil Color

Chalk Color Level Y5

Water Color Level Y6

3.English Essay Contest

4.Mother’s Card contest “Power of Love”

        The winner of singing contest is Miss Patarajaree  Vanichvongvan of Year 5D. She made an encore performance of her song showing her skill and talents in signing.
The winners of writing English Essay were Mstr. Kasidis Thirakaroonwongse Year 5E and Miss Sophia Gail Montgomery Year 6E who re-told their essays centre stage with passion and the emotion due to their Mothers on this special day.
        The morning celebration concluded by inviting Mums of  students who joined the activities and won the awards to come on stage and be presented with beautiful jasmine flowers showing the  love and recall of mothers importance.
        In the Afternoon celebration the performers gave a second round to the eager audience of Year 1’s and their Mums but also sang a special song for their mothers. The afternoon concluded once again with students presenting their special Mum’s with jasmine flowers. It was a very emotional sight to behold!