Our school held Father’s Day 2017 activities in remembrance of His Majesty the Late King Bhumibol Adulyadej and his great benevolence and to encourage everyone to realise the kindness of our fathers and benefactors. The events were held at the Auditorium, 4th Floor, Building 6, on November 30th for Primary Department and on December 1st for Infant Department.

                To begin the ceremony, the chairman lit the candles and presented the garland to Mother Mary and His Majesty King Rama 9’s image. After that the encomium to honour the Late King was read, followed by a Khon Performance from the Ramayana story, showing a scene in the Battle Episode. Next, there were several items which included musical performances from the band of our Primary and Secondary music teachers, an imaginative dance: “Can’t get enough….loving dad”, and speech performances from the winning students.
Then the representatives of mothers came up to talk about their husbands (the fathers of the students). The special guests were Ms. Jaruwan Kittiakkarasakul, mother of Miss Sitanun Noppakan (KG.2G) and Mstr. Sippakorn Noppakan (Y.1A), and Ms. Inthira Piyachanyasiri, mother of Miss Ratha Thepwattanapiyakul (Y.1D) and Miss Nicha Thepwattanapiyakul (Y.2A).  Also, the certificate for “Outstanding Dad” was given to Mr. Watchara Thepwattanapiyakul.  Finally, all students sang together “Pra Raja Nai Nithan (King in Fairy Tales)” and “the Royal Anthem” (4 line chorus) etc.

                Additionally, School organised some bonding activities for KG.2 and Y.3 students and their parents, as below.

                - For KG.2, there were picture puzzle games, expressing love between dads and children through Father’s Day cards and our students and their dads took turn expressing their love for each other. The atmosphere was filled with love.

                - For KG.3, everyone participated in games in which dads had to wear shirts in the colour of their child’s sports colour. Then they were grouped into their colour teams and played some games together. The points were collected and the winner was Team Sapphire. Our Secondary students together with all the moms had fun singing songs and beating drums to cheer the dads.

               

 

Director Pisut Yongkamol’s Speech

on the occasion of National Father’s Day, Academic Year 2017

                 “ I once watched an overseas documentary about His Majesty King Rama 9’s musical intelligence. It reminded me of our Ektra music teachers who are second to none. They can prepare chorus students to sing beautifully together, creating wonderful harmonies. Also, the teachers play all instruments very well. Moreover, I’d like to leave you with some thoughts.

                People are like carbon. When carbon goes though a chemical process, it becomes a precious diamond. Just like us, when we get over difficulties and obstacles in life, we will gain better mindfulness. In contrast, people who always live a comfortable and easy life won’t prosper in their minds. His Majesty King Rama 9 is a great example to all of us. He devoted his life to working on his royal projects with an aim to bring happiness to all Thai people. He didn’t think about his own happiness.

                Today a mother who has cancer came to talk on stage and has received a great deal of encouragement from the father and her two little children. I ask all teachers to please take good care of their students to help decrease parents’ burdens. Sometimes nobody sees us when we do good things, but the results of being good are within ourselves. Last but not least, I’d like all teachers here to take care of your health, reducing salty food and sweets, and I’d like to cheer up the parents who gave a talk today and encourage them to fight with their problems and be patient.
Please don’t give up. We have shared similar situations. Best of luck to everyone.”                       

Below is a list of the winning students from various Father’s Day 2017 competitions.
Colouring Contest (KG.1)
	Winner	Miss   Chonyada    Sarawong	KG.1C
	First Runner-Up	Miss   Panyasiri     Ittisakulchai	KG.1B
	Second Runner-Up	Miss Seah                Ku	KG.1E
Speech Contest (KG.3)
	Winner	Miss Thanakhodchaporn  Suthithanakom	KG.3C
Hand Writing Contest (KG.3)
	Winner	Mstr. Pinitpong     Thaweewararak	KG.3A
	First Runner-Up	Mstr. Pitchapong   Thaweewararak	KG.3B
	Second Runner-Up	Miss Sumaree         Horkriengkrai	KG.3C
Speech Contest (Yr.1)
	Winner	Miss Ratha    Thepwattana	Yr.1D
Drawing and Colouring Contest (Yr.1)
	Winner	Miss  Supitcha     Chompoonuch	Yr.1C
Handwriting Contest (Yr.1)
	Winner	Miss Jirachaya     Assawalertchottikul	Yr.1A
	First Runner-Up	Miss Picha     Yuvapragorn	Yr.1A
	Second Runner-Up	Mstr. Zhi  Bo      Hou	Yr.1B
Pop Up Card Competition on the Theme “I Love Dad”
Year 4
	Winner	Miss Chananed     Tangchitpiyanond	Yr.4B
	First Runner-Up	Miss Aiyathida      Takdhada	Yr.4B
	Second Runner-Up	Miss Nunthicha      Chompoonuch	Yr.4D
Year 5
	Encouragement Award	Mstr. Siratee    Kittitian	Yr.5A
Colouring Contest on the Theme “I Love You Dad”
Year 1
	Winner	Miss Supitcha   Chompoonuch	Yr.1C
	First Runner-Up	Miss Prapada   Kittinanthapanya	Yr.1E
	Second Runner-Up	Miss Ratha   Thepwattanapiyakul	Yr.1D
	Encouragement Award	Mstr. Pattharawat  Chawanasonthornpot	Yr.1D
	Encouragement Award	Miss Warakarn   Ackarasoranee	Yr.1B
Year 2
	Winner	Miss Atichakul   Kulvaropas	Yr.2B
	First Runner-Up	Miss Chalita      Daengvilailert	Yr.2B
	Second Runner-Up	Miss Plaengpin    Supraditarporn	Yr.2F
	Encouragement Award	Miss Patchanat     Kanjanathamrongkul	Yr.2C
	Encouragement Award	Mstr. Varitnun     Thamsonglar	Yr.2B
Year 3
	Winner	Mstr. Watcharapong     Wanichthanaolan	Yr.3D
	First Runner-Up	Miss Chanisa    Cholmaitri	Yr.3D
	Second Runner-Up	Miss Sirikan        Manasathit	Yr.3D
	Encouragement Award	Miss Miki        Kawamura	Yr.3C
	Encouragement Award	Mstr. Aphichai     Chunchusakul	Yr.3B
R.C.W. Contest (Year 2) on the Theme “Father of the Land”
	Winner	Mstr. Puri     Chotiwannaporn	Yr.2A
	First Runner-Up	Mstr. Pongkun       Nasurin	Yr.2D
	Second Runner-Up	Mstr. Natthakorn     Kraitukrang	Yr.2B
Essay Writing Contest on the Theme “Father of the Land”
Year 6
	Winner	Miss Narisara    Techawatcharathep	Yr.6B
	First Runner-Up	Miss Slin    Akavipat	Yr.6C
	Second Runner-Up	Miss Walaiyakorn   Suriyasenee	Yr.6E
Poem Writing Contest on the Theme “King Rama 9: Royal Father of the Land”
	Winner	Miss  Punika     Uachit	Yr.4C
	First Runner-Up	Miss Supanan      Suphamittanon	Yr.4D
	Second Runner-Up	Miss Lapasrada     Wongviboonsin	Yr.4B
Drawing Contest on the Theme “Dad Is My Love”
Year 4 – 6
	Winner	Miss Chanoknan    Nantapaiboon	Yr.6B
	First Runner-Up	Miss Salisa    Ubolthani	Yr.5B
	Second Runner-Up	Miss Phatheera     Charungpokakorn	Yr.5C
Thai Speech Contest
Year 3 : “My King ๙”
	Winner	Miss Bhannaratana        Lasutti	Yr.3E
English Speech Contest
Year 3 : “My King ๙”
	Winner	Mstr. Natat          Kittisarn	Yr.3D
Year 4 : “My Dad”
	Winner	Miss Marion     Grace Montgomery	Yr.4A
	First Runner-Up	Mstr. Charus     Puengrasamee	Yr.4E
	Second Runner-Up	Miss Lapasrada     Wongviboonsin	Yr.4B
Year 5: “My Dad, My Hero”
	Winner	Miss Jessica     Kate     Mills	Yr.5B
	First Runner-Up	Miss Natalie     Churchman	Yr.5A
	Second Runner-Up	Mr. Ukkrit     Dewkota	Yr.5B
Year 6 : “My Beloved Late King: Father of the Nation”
	Winner	Miss Thansupak     Wannarudee	Yr.6C
	First Runner-Up	Miss Pandita     Thawornkasem	Yr.6C
	Second Runner-Up	Mstr. Paniti     Pootpan	Yr.6A
Poem Writing Contest on the Theme “His Majesty will live in our hearts eternally”
Year 5
	Winner	Mstr. Apicha     Suppapat	Yr.5E
	First Runner-Up	Mstr. Attawat     Siripothinan	Yr.5C
	Second Runner-Up	Miss Phuncharat     Prakaianurat	Yr.5B

 

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