On the 2nd of Decenber 2016, our school’s Primary Department hosted a memorial for the “Royal Birth Anniversary of His majesty King Rama IX.” On this occasion, teachers and pupils expressed their mourning over the king’s death and pledged their allegiance to him, taking a vow to use his teachings as a guide of their life sustenance. Moreover, the pupils had a chance to recall their fathers’ roles in and contributions to their families and society. As children, the students are advised to glorify their fathers’ virtues and, hence, feel gratitude towards their fathers.

             The administrators’ representative read a eulogy in honor of King Bhumibol, followed by public prayers by the teachers’ representative. Next were a Thai octameter poem recitation and a speech by winning pupils of both contests. After that, all pupils sang the Royal Anthem together in four voices. They also sang Love Eternally, A Righteous King, and A King’s Tale.

List of Pupils Winning Contests
Drawing and Coloring Contest under the heading “My King”
Year 1 Level
Mstr. Kapassadee  Suksomboon		Mstr. John Henry Gearon
First place		Third place
Y. 1B		Y. 1A

	Second place	Ms. Phenpitchaya	Sripitak	Y. 1E

Senior Primary Level’s Drawing Contest under the heading “Following the King’s Footsteps in the Art of Drawing”
Senior Primary Level: Years 4-6
	First place	Ms. Nutcha	Marleson	Y. 6A
	Second place	Ms. Phuncharat	Prakaianurat	Y. 4C
	Third place	Mstr. Ing	Kiatsingnakorn	Y. 6A

Thai Essay Competition under the heading “My Fatherly King”
Year 2 Level
Ms. Natchana Dechalerdpanich	Ms. Chanya Euasobhon	Ms. Apichaya Apithanthiti
First place	Second place	Third place
Y. 2A	Y. 2E	Y. 2E

English Essay Competition under the heading “Our King, Our Father”
Year 2 Level
Mstr. Jirath Suteerapornchai	Ms. Phattanan  Mongkonchotiphat	Ms. Maleeya Watts
First place	Second place	Third place
Y. 2A	Y. 2C	Y. 2B

Thai Essay and Speech Contest under the heading “The King’s Virtues”
Year 3 Level
Ms. Lapasrada Wongviboonsin	Ms. Pattaraporn Chayawat	Mstr. Chalanthorn Thaveekulkij
First place	Second place	Third place
Y. 3B	Y. 3A	Y. 3D

English Essay and Speech Contest under the heading “My King”
Year 3 Level
Ms. Coco Sitara Rawley	Ms. Marion Grace Montgomery	Mstr. Nattawat Mstr. Nattawat
First place	Second place	Third place
Y. 3B	Y. 3A	Y. 3E

Speech Contest under the heading “Father of the Nation”
Senior Primary Level: Years 4-6
	First place	Mstr. Dominik Athibet	Porzler	Y. 6C
	Second place	Ms. Siriyakorn	Dusadeekulchai	Y. 6E
	Third place	Mstr. Thastham	Erkulvrawatr	Y. 6B
		Ms. Worada	Raoruja	Y. 6F
	Consolation prizes	Ms. Slin	Akavipat	Y. 5C
		Ms. Napas	Wutiwiwatchai	Y. 4D
Senior Primary Level’s Poetry Contest under the heading “King Bhumibol the Great”
Year 4 Level
	First place	Ms. Soo Ah	Chae	Y. 4B
	Second place	Ms. Apisara	Sajjapaibul	Y. 4B
Year 5 Level
	First place	Ms. Vorada	Li	Y. 5B
	Second place	Mstr. Natthakorn	Yiengyongphan	Y. 5A
	Third place	Ms. Irinraya	Pitakwong	Y. 5E
Year 6 Level
	First place	Mstr. Bhumbhasin	Limchanapa	Y. 6B
	Second place	Ms. Pimyada	Marlaithong	Y. 6D
	Third place	Ms. Nichanan	Kurpipat	Y. 6B
“The King’s Royal Projects” Genuine Aficionado Quiz Game
Senior Primary Level: Years 4-6
	Winners	Ms. Manika	Sittichoketum	Y. 4C
	“	Ms. Nassha	Ruayruengrung	Y. 4E
	“	Mstr. Pisit	Jaopitakwong	Y. 4G
	“	Ms. Slin	Akavipat	Y. 5C
	“	Mstr. Chayatawn	Yupattanawong	Y. 5E
	“	Ms. Chanoknan	Nantapaiboon	Y. 5B
	“	Ms. Sopitjit	Ruetaichetjaroen	Y. 6C
	“	Ms. Kirinee	Wannavatakul	Y. 6E
	“	Ms. Nattida	Akkaramongkollert	Y. 6A

**Remark: This quiz game required participants to join in a group of three senior primary pupils from years 4 to 6. There were three winning teams with equal points.**