The drills also helped us identify even more effective routes and strategies for responding to a sudden, unexpected situation. Most importantly, our students handled the experience with incredible calm and confidence鈥攖hey did not cry or worry and followed their teacher’s guidance beautifully.

Thank you to our students and staff for taking safety seriously and working together to keep our school community safe!

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Throughout the internship, students learned from university professors and gained hands-on experience using advanced laboratory equipment. They practiced testing electrochemical biosensors with micropipettes, designed microfluidic lab-on-a-chip devices, and used software such as Silhouette Studio and Fusion 360 to develop and create their designs.

The program encouraged students to move beyond their existing knowledge, work through challenges, and explore the relationship between engineering and medicine. More importantly, it gave them the opportunity to discover their own interests and consider possible pathways for the future.

For several students, the experience confirmed an interest in engineering while helping them recognize that the medical side of biomedical engineering may not be the right fit. This kind of self-discovery is an important part of meaningful learning and career exploration.

鈥淚 liked designing, creating, and testing my very own MicroTAS. I also liked learning about the different ways that engineering is used in various fields.鈥�
鈥� Jishnu, Class of 2029

鈥淭he activity I found most difficult, but manageable, was designing our own microfluidic lab-on-a-chip. The process took quite a while, but with the help of our professor, we were able to accomplish it.鈥�
鈥� Franc, Class of 2029

鈥淲e learned how to design microfluidic chips with four different methods鈥� Professor Chamras was very open-minded and patient whenever we did not understand something.鈥�
鈥� Husein, Class of 2029

鈥淢y favorite part was designing my own microfluidic chip and comparing it with my classmates鈥� designs. I also had the chance to use advanced laboratory equipment, which made me feel very lucky.鈥�
鈥� Kota, Class of 2028

扣扣传媒 sincerely thanks Professor Chamras Promptmas and the team at Mahidol University for sharing their expertise and welcoming our students into their learning environment. We also extend our appreciation to Ms. Shweta, Dr. Katina, and Dr. Peng for organizing and supporting this valuable opportunity.

Through partnerships such as this, Wells students are encouraged to explore unfamiliar fields, develop practical skills, and gain a deeper understanding of the possibilities ahead.

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On March 23rd, we departed from Wells to visit Tan Land, Ichitan Green Factory in Ayutthaya, followed by a visit to SK tes. This trip was designed for Gr.12 students who have been studying operations and human resource management in their 2nd year of Business Management (BM) studies, and for some, in conjunction with Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS) studies. A few Chemistry students also joined the trip.

We began the day at , Ichitan Green Factory. Ichitan is a Thai founded and multinational brand, recognized for manufacturing green tea drinks, herbal drinks, fruit drinks, and energy drinks. Tan Land is a dedicated and innovative educational facility built around the Ichitan drink factory. It is designed with state-of-the-art methods to expose students to modern and automated production processes.

During this time, students have been learning about the various aspects of capital-intensive and lean manufacturing. This trip exposed students to the reality of operating a business in an era of fast innovation and changes in human resource management. Moreover, it demonstrated how businesses are making an effort to meet the growing demand of being environmentally, socially and economically conscious – the triple pillars of sustainability.听

In the afternoon, we visited . This visit gave students a different view of how B-2-B businesses operate. Compared to Ichitan, the processes here were more manual and less automated, which helped students see another side of operations management.听

SK tes is a global company that works with businesses to manage their IT equipment when it is no longer needed. This includes items such as computers, servers, data centre equipment, and lithium-ion batteries (such as EV batteries). They handle the process from collection and transport, to data removal, and then decide what can be reused, resold, or taken apart. Equipment that is still usable can go back into use, while other parts are dismantled and processed so materials can be recovered through recycling.听

This links clearly to what students are learning about circular business models. Instead of ending at disposal, the business continues to create value after use. The e-waste part of their work, which connects directly to this year鈥檚 IB BM exam, shows how companies manage used electronics in a controlled and responsible way, while also meeting data security and environmental requirements. Moreover, students made connections to supply chain management and various growth strategies through partnerships and strategic alliances.

The team at SK tes welcomed our students and hosted us in their boardroom. They shared an overview of their work and the process behind handling materials. Students were engaged, actively took notes, asked questions, and made clear connections to what they have been learning in class.

The combination of both visits helped students see different approaches to production and how businesses respond to changing demands and environmental responsibility.

Beyond real-life learning connections to BM and ESS, this trip was also an opportunity to mark the final stage of a 2-year journey of IBBM learning.

Best of luck Seniors of C鈥�2026 in the upcoming IB examinations and your continuous learning journey in university and life

Ms. Lee, IB Business Management Teacher & Social Studies Department Head

Let鈥檚 hear what students have to say about their experience鈥�

Link to full reflections can be accessed in our Trip Padlet:听

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The growth we’ve seen in their mathematical thinking throughout this study has been incredible:

The Evolution of Measuring: We began by exploring the concept of size using non-standard units鈥攎easuring our world with blocks, markers, and even pieces of pasta! Two weeks ago, we took the big leap into standardized units, learning how to use rulers and scales to get the job done with professional precision. As we discussed the importance of standardized units in the “real” world, we decided that a cooking morning would be the perfect way to put our skills to the test!

Student-Led Planning: To throw a party, you need guests! The children took this as an opportunity to practice their literacy skills. We brainstormed the “must-haves” of a successful invitation鈥攄ates, times, and a mouth-watering menu鈥攂efore the children hand-crafted personal invitations for their families.

The Mathematics of Cooking: Our study moved from the classroom floor to the kitchen counter. The Gibbons took full charge of the scales and measuring cups, carefully weighing flour and measuring milk to ensure the pancake batter was perfectly balanced. They even practiced their fine motor skills using child-safe utensils to carefully cut the fresh fruit they brought in for toppings.

The Ultimate Hosts: This was truly a student-run event. The Gibbons were in charge of organizing the classroom layout, setting up a beverage station with tea, coffee, and juice for the adults, and preparing their own well-deserved chocolate milk.

A Spotless Finish: Perhaps most impressively, the hard work didn’t stop when the eating did! The children took total ownership of the cleanup鈥攚ashing the cooking materials, tidying the stations, and ensuring the room was spotless after our guests left.

It was a joy to see the pride on their faces as they served their parents and demonstrated just how much they鈥檝e grown. A huge thank you to all the families who joined us for our “Breakfast Party”鈥攊t was a truly delicious success!

Check out our mini-chefs, mathematicians, and hosts in action below!听

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The mission began with comprehensive briefings and hands-on preparation as students packed Smile Bags filled with soap, toothpaste, mirrors, and combs to help young patients prepare for surgery. The following day brought them face-to-face with families during the screening process鈥攅ntertaining anxious children through games and creative performances while decorating the children’s ward with colorful balloons to create moments of joy. They conducted meaningful interviews with volunteer doctors and dentists, gaining insights into surgical procedures and patient journeys, including a poignant conversation with a burn survivor who had suffered an electric shock.

Day three offered unforgettable ward and operating room visits, including an audience with Medical Field Director Dr. Apichai Angspatt. Students witnessed the surgical environment firsthand and connected deeply with pre- and post-op patients. Their final day included closing ward check-ins before departing Mae Hong Son, leaving with profound gratitude for the experience.

听Ashmi (Grade 10, aspiring biomedical scientist) shared, 鈥淓veryone should have a right to smile. If you have the ability to help, you should鈥� The most meaningful was decorating the ward鈥攚e blew up balloons and bonded with patients.鈥� Naya (Grade 11, STEM enthusiast) reflected, 鈥淢y first time seeing cleft lip鈥� Hearing parents鈥� stories made me understand their challenges. It inspired me to study harder for medical school鈥擨鈥檒l be more empathetic but not overwhelmed.鈥�

Both students emphasized communication skills across language barriers and true global citizenship: “Do it because you want to, not to look good.” The experience reinforced their extracurricular commitments鈥擜shmi’s piano for relaxation, Naya’s Siriraj Hospital nutrition research鈥攚hile clarifying their passion-driven paths to medical careers.

This service trip embodied servant leadership and Wells’ mission, fostering empathy, teamwork, and real-world medical insights beyond textbooks. We’re immensely proud of these global citizens creating lasting impact, with gratitude to Operation Smile Thailand and Wells Red Cross Club. More missions await!

#WellsCAS #OperationSmile #ServiceLearning #MaeHongSon #GlobalCitizens

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Trip Highlights

Nature Day kicked off with sensory icebreakers鈥攕melling leaves, touching mystery objects blindfolded, and identifying animal sounds. Students tackled insect lessons and pinning specimens, played global warming simulation games, and ventured on a thrilling night walk spotting scorpions under blue light.

Inclusive Day brought forest “supermarket” ethnic hikes, collecting plants and rocks, plus farm visits for egg gathering and market runs where students learned bargaining skills. Highlights included making egg custard (鈥榢hai pam鈥�) and black pig pizza for staff, plus a Thailand-Myanmar border visit.

Enterprise Day featured hands-on creativity: natural T-shirt dyeing, yarn/resin keychains, bookbinding, waste sorting challenges, and earthworm collecting. Morning flower garden walks revealed daytime colors after dark-night contrasts.

Student Voices

Students returned inspired, sharing profound reflections:

“At the first activity, smelling some leaves and guessing what leaf the smell was from was really good… I realized that I鈥檓 good at identifying smells without seeing what it is. I realized that I usually focus too much on what I see in my eyes but I can use the other senses… So I learned that working and discussing with my group helped me think more deeply… On the second day, I love hiking the mountain most. It was really good for my mental health… I experienced the tradition of Chiang Rai.”听

Tsubasa, Grade 6

“On this field trip it was fun and unique as we never had any experience like this before because we lived in a city… We get to learn more about nature and it is a lesson that money can鈥檛 buy… At first I was afraid of it [earthworms] but I realized that they do nothing so I decided to pick it up… That is basically all that we did during our trip. I learned a lot from this trip and it was something that I never experienced before.”听

Denson, Grade 7

“I felt connected to earth and nature. It was peaceful and filled me with a sense of calmness I have felt once or twice..听 We played a game about global warming. The economy was thriving, but the environment suffered greatly… On the third day I felt kinda sad, I would miss looking at the view.. When we departed Chiang Rai I knew I would miss this place but I am very grateful to have been given the opportunity to come here.”听

Prince, Grade 6

“During the cooking mission, we learned how to cooperate… On the first day… sense activities… Being used to the city I rarely smell a lot of the vegetables… During the night walk we couldn鈥檛 see the colors… but instead we got to see many animals… During the day though it was completely different with many vibrant and colorful flowers and the scenery was amazing… This trip has really given me a thrilling experience鈥� discover new things about nature.”听

Kris, Grade 6

“On the first day, we arrived at the Doi Tung place… For touch, I think it was a bit scary… but I got used to it, and even enjoyed it! … We had to find springtails… On the second day… we hiked down, saw spring water… My team got 1030 earthworms! CHIANGRAI WAS SO FUN.”听

Alice, Grade 6

Impact Beyond the Classroom

From overcoming insect fears to cooking ethnic dishes, students built resilience, teamwork, and cultural awareness. City kids marveled at mountain cold, borders, and senses awakened鈥攑roving experiential learning creates memories and mindsets textbooks can’t match.

Heartfelt thanks to Mae Fah Luang Foundation for their incredible hospitality, and to our dedicated chaperones: Dr. Prerna, Ms. Chawisa, Mr. Richie & Ms. Bew. We are very proud of our young explorers!

#WellsMS #DoiTung #MaeFahLuang #ExperientialLearning #NatureEducation

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Although the rain kept us indoors, it certainly didn鈥檛 affect our spirits! Children, parents, and teachers all came together, showing wonderful enthusiasm and teamwork. The day was filled with laughter and cheers as everyone took part in a variety of games, thoughtfully designed by our EY Sports Team to meet the needs and interests of all, from our youngest to our parents.

Families joined in for friendly competitions and fun challenges, creating moments of connection and shared celebration. The highlight of the day, as always, was the much-anticipated Tug-of-War鈥攁 friendly yet spirited match where all adults, parents, and teachers alike joined the game to defend their team color! The cheers filled the room as the children excitedly supported their parents and teachers.

To wrap up the day, each team was recognized with special prizes, celebrating effort, participation, and team spirit鈥攅nsuring that no one was left behind.

Our Play, Share, and Care Sports Day truly embodied what our EY community stands for: friendship, cooperation, and a love for learning through play

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听During the program, students were assigned to various labs within CTAHR, where they explored different research topics alongside university students and mentors. This experience allowed them to deepen their understanding of university level research. Beyond academics, students also had the opportunity to explore some of the cultural aspects of life in Hawaii. Some of the highlights included hiking Kokohead trail, surfing at Waikiki beach, as well as snorkeling at the North Shore in Hawaii’s natural environment. These experiences allowed students to appreciate their surroundings and reflect on their role in preserving these ecosystems as a global citizen. The students also visited the UH Center for Hawaiian studies, where they took part in a cultural and service learning experience. Rather than learning solely in a classroom setting, they engage in hands-on experiences as they work with Taro plants. Participating in various activities helped them learn more about Hawaiian culture.

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Students also had an opportunity to learn more about themselves, being far away from home, many students developed a greater sense of independence, adaptability, and confidence. The Science Summer Camp not only strengthened students鈥� academic interests but also helped them grow as individuals. Preparing them for their next step towards university life and beyond.听

A word from each student鈥檚 reflection summarizing this trip. Hayeon Kim (Class of 2026) noted 鈥淚 always thought labs were tedious and boring, but I learned that with the right topic and right people, labs can be fun both technically and socially.鈥� Punyisa (Pun) Sawaekwongpra (Class of 2026), who also gained a perspective from her lab, said 鈥淚 learned that it is very attainable to join a lab and receive funding for your work. This idea completely changed my view on realistically being able to go abroad to learn, as now I have a rough idea of what I may be able to achieve financially as a university student.鈥� While there are many lab experiences that we gain as young adults, there are also many more that we learned about ourselves and the real world. Regina Jiang (class of 2026) highlighted the aspects beyond the lab reflecting it as 鈥淣ow, the prospect of living alone (as in away from family) for college doesn鈥檛 seem quite as daunting. More than education, I feel that this [science camp] has equipped me with more advanced life skills than I previously had.鈥� Theo An Rousseau (class of 2026) on the research path reflected 鈥淭he most important insight that I gained from this experience was understanding that 鈥榬eal鈥� research is not (and cannot be) the product of a single researcher.鈥� As everyone gained experience working in the lab, Zac Adiann (class of 2027) has provided a valuable insight that sums up this entire trip: 鈥淚 felt that each day spent in Hawaii aimed to foster individual growth in many fields. Whether that be physical growth, mental growth, relationship growth, or scientific growth, each was achieved.鈥�

Mahalo to Dr. Ray, Dr. Katherine, PI (Mentors), UH students, Mr. Corey, and to my peers who joined me on this trip making it an unforgettable experience.

Written by Pawarisa (Ellie) Jriyasetapong, class of 2026听

Caption: Visit to CDFA – graduate of UH CTAHR Amber Tateno-Bisel took us on a tour of California Department of Food and Agriculture Hawaii Fruit Fly Rearing Facility in Waimanalo, Oahu, HI. It taught students about the application of science, and its role in supporting healthy food production systems.

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To begin this journey, the class partnered with the Gibbon Rehabilitation Project (GRP) in Phuket, an organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and protecting gibbons and their habitats. GRP kindly shared learning materials with the class, which sparked thoughtful conversations about conservation and animal protection.

After reading the story provided by GRP and showing interest in a year-long project connected to their class animal, the children held a class vote to decide which gibbon they would sponsor. Their choice was Tam, a female gibbon currently under the care of GRP. To kickstart the sponsorship, their teacher made an initial donation covering three months of support for Tam.

Over the coming months, the Gibbons will be planning and carrying out various projects and initiatives to raise both awareness and funds for GRP and Tam. These may include class-led fundraisers, creative awareness campaigns, and sharing their learning with the wider Wells community.

The children are already brimming with excitement and ideas, and this project will give them a tangible way to see how their actions can make a difference beyond the classroom.

Stay tuned for updates on this inspiring project as the Wells Bangna Gibbons continue to learn, act, and make a difference for Tam and her fellow gibbons in Phuket!

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This week, our Grade 1 learners met with Mr. Pete, an international businessman and traveler, as part of their exploration into community and relationships. The children asked simple but meaningful questions, and through the conversation they came to understand that listening to others and being helpful are key parts of building and maintaining relationships.

Meanwhile, Grade 5 learners took their inquiries into the digital world by interviewing Ms. Sunny, a prominent Thai influencer. She offered an honest look at the opportunities and challenges of being a public figure online. Students were fascinated to learn how social media can inspire and connect but also how it requires careful choices to protect privacy and balance personal well-being. Her candid answers encouraged our learners to think critically about their own online presence and what it means to be responsible digital citizens.

Through these conversations, our students aren鈥檛 just hearing about ideas in theory鈥攖hey are engaging with experts, asking meaningful questions, and forming their own conclusions. It鈥檚 a reminder that learning is not confined to the classroom; it happens wherever curiosity meets experience.

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