A Burst of Fun-filled Learning Adventures

Our fun day started with seeing elephants up close, an unreal experience. Then, we rode on a pretty carriage pulled by horses and took a calm ride around the park. Next, we planted rice in an actual rice field. It was muddy but so much fun! After that, we went on a boat ride through a pond full of colorful lotus flowers. The breeze felt nice. It was the perfect end to our exciting day! Overall, each activity provided essential insights into Thai culture’s beauty, traditions, and values, creating a deeper appreciation and understanding for each student.

Tasty Treats

Everyone learned how to make khanom krok, a tasty Thai dessert made from oil, milk, and corn. Then, we customized and created our own som tum, a traditional Thai papaya salad. We worked together in groups, adding ingredients and mixing them. Afterward, we all tasted the khanom krok and som tum we made, which was delicious. Finally, at lunch, we watched dancers in pretty Thai clothes from different regions of Thailand. It was a day we will always remember!

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Here are some of the highlights of what has been happening in our virtual classrooms in high school:

Learning Through Google Meets

Students presenting in Ms. Farhana’s Algebra class

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Learning ICT with Mr. Raj

Student presentations in Ms. Lee’s IB Business Management class

Big smiles in IB Theory of Knowledge (TOK)!

Showing our connectedness via Google Meets in Ms. Grace’s IB Mandarin class

Notable Student Work & Projects

Through their various subjects, students were given opportunities to develop both content knowledge, as well as their video editing skills, such as Ms. Viessa’s IB Psychology classes, Ms. Sandy’s IB Economics classes, and Ms. Farhana’s Algebra II classes. In IB Psychology, Ms. Viessa and the Grade 12 students also put together a ‘Speaker Series’, where professional guest speakers visited the class Google Meets to share their knowledge about Psychology and the real world, as the seniors prepare for their next phase of life after high school. As an example, Mr. Jeff Harry, motivational speaker from , talked about the importance of creativity and play in the process of working towards goals. The student projects and videos can be accessed by clicking in the following links:

Expression through the Arts

In Mr. Ren’s Grade 10 classes, students were given a platform to express their ideas about the current pandemic through creative artwork.

‘Covid-19’ by Tiffany��

‘Corona’ by Miho

‘Covid-19 Awareness Poster by Maya

‘We Will Win the War’ by Daigo

Here are more examples of student artwork and collaboration through the arts:

Digital Fun

In high school, we also made time for fun in the digital world. The Student Council organized a virtual sports day, where students competed in virtual rock-paper-scissors, chess, Kahoot!, and more. They also organized a Spirit Week to boost morale and add some extra fun to online learning. We have also been able to have some guest speakers join us to share with our students and keep them inspired during these times.

Students competing in a game of virtual rock-paper-scissor

Grade 9 students celebrating hat day!

Grade 12 students choosing to wear their school uniforms during online learning

High School Student Council Meeting

Guest speaker from A21 NGO

Focus on Wellness

In an effort to increase the well-being of our school community during these times, we have decided to focus on wellness for the month of May.��Wells��Wellness��is an initiative created to inspire, support and promote��wellness��(physical, mental and emotional) within our��Wells��International School community. Our mission is directly aligned with our ESLRs and school mission to change the world, one student at a time.��Wellness��starts from within. Students, teachers, staff and parents can follow the challenges on the��

For the first��wellness��challenge, students were challenged to complete the following BINGO board by engaging in some healthy activities. Everyone is encouraged to��share photos or videos of themselves and their family members participating in��wellness��activities to the page, or sharing the completed Bingo boards on your preferred social media page. Teachers are also contributing motivational videos for our Motivation Monday series!

This past week, we have also had an SDG-themed week of wellness activities led by our Student and Engagement Committee focused on the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Each day sends different challenges focused around specific SDGs, as well as resources for further learning and ideas on how to contribute to different causes, the environment, etc. We also had Max, the owner of , join us after school to discuss how the cafe supports and creates a strong sense of community by shifting mindsets around the topic of inclusion.

We hope that our students, staff, and teachers know that they are appreciated and valued and we acknowledge the effort and dedication that everyone has been making to foster a strong sense of community through distance learning and resilience in our current global situation. One thing is for certain: We continue to strive for our mission of changing the world, one student at a time…even virtually!

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The first day of school for a kindergarten student can be a nerve-wracking time, filled with an overwhelming flood of emotions and new experiences. The inauguration of a new school is no different, stretching the patience and resources of administrators and teachers as they hope that their efforts will lead to success. With parents, students, teachers and many special guests joined together in mutual support, �ۿ۴�ý avoided any such apprehension and instead enthusiastically celebrated the opening of its new Bangna kindergarten campus, located on Srinakarin 62, with a grand ceremony and its first annual Wells International Kindergarten Fair.

As the newest addition to the Wells system and the International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT), Wells – Bangna carries on the exceptional quality of education offered to Wells students, as recognized by its accrediting body, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Thai Ministry of Education. Focusing on first-rate academics through engaging, hands-on learning experiences; a wide range of extra-curriculars in the arts and athletics, as well as learning support; and its philanthropic efforts in the community, �ۿ۴�ý truly does seek to provide its students with a world-class education. With its graduates now attending prestigious universities around the world—including top institutions in Asia, Europe and the United States—it is undoubtedly succeeding in that mission.

Commencing the opening ceremony, Mr. Chang Yao-Lang—owner and CEO of EverClever Education Group, of which Wells is a part—spoke of the need to provide a superior education to its students, and to prepare them for the challenges of the 21^st century. This need was highlighted again by Mom Luang Nattakorn Devakula, who expressed his belief that “Wells kindergarten is the best choice for international education in Bangkok” in an ever-more competitive race to enter top secondary schools and universities. Mr. Nattakorn, an expectant father, stated that his own son would be attending Wells – Bangna in the future. Also welcoming the campus to the international school community was Rev. Father Wirach Amonpattana, an ISAT committee member and long-time friend of the school.

The ceremony and subsequent fair featured a number of stellar performances from current Wells students and guests, including a medley of songs first featured in the hit television series Glee, and brought live to the stage by the Wells Glee Club. Seeking to recognize the contributions of the many groups that form the Wells community, dances and music from various cultures were scattered throughout the morning. Most impressive of all were the representatives from the Russian embassy, who provided spirited pieces that highlighted their rich cultural heritage and drew abundant praise from the audience.

With young children from Wells – Thong Lor, Wells – On Nut and the surrounding community all gleefully participating in the educational and cultural activities, the fair proved to be a rousing success and a good foundation for a future tradition. In addition to the parents, students and teachers, thanks to the many sponsors and supporters who wished our new campus well as it and its students begin their new journey:

• Mom Luang Nattakorn Devakula (ม.ล. ณัฎฐกรณ์ เทวกุล)
• Cherdsak Choosri: Governor of Samutprakarn (คุณเชิดศักดิ์�� ชูศรี ผู้ว่าราชการจังหวัดสมุทรปราการ)
• Rev. Father Wirach Amonpattana: International Schools Association of Thailand Committee member
• Major General Surasit Thanadtang: Director of Strategic Studies Center, National Defense Institute, Ministry of Defense [พล.ต.สุรสิทธิ์�� ถนัดทาง (ผอ.ศศย.สปท.) ผู้อำนวยการศูนย์ศึกษายุทธศาสตร์ สถาบันวิชาการป้องกันประเทศ กระทรวงกลาโหม]
• Ms. Aida Shauki Hashimi : Representative of the Malaysian Embassy of Thailand (ตัวแทนเอกอัคราชฑูตมาเลเซีย)
• Pol. Lieutenant Col. Tharadol Hemmapat: Police Lieutenant Colonel, Crime Suppression Division of the Thai Police ��(พ.ต.ท. ธราดล�� เหมพัฒน์�� ผู้กำกับการตำรวจกองปราบปราม)
• Mr. Akira�� Youngchareon: Owner, New Bambino Japanese School of Bangkok (คุณอะคิรา ยังเจริญ เจ้าของและผู้บริหารโรงเรียนญี่ปุ่นนิวแบมบิโน่)
• Dr. Kamol Kitsawad: Registrar Director, Assumption University (ดร. กมล�� กิจสวัสดิ์�� ผู้อำนวยการฝ่ายทะเบียน มหาวิทยาลัยอัสสัมชัน ABAC)
• Dr. Srisuda Jongsittiphol: Director of Graduate School, Naresuan University Bangkok (ดร. ศรีสุดา�� จงสิทธิผล ผู้อำนวยการบัณฑิตวิทยาลัย มหาวิทยาลัยนเรศวร กรุงเทพ)
• Dr. Nutthaboon Pornratanacharoen: Assistant President, Stamford International University (ดร. ณัฐฐูรณ์�� พรรัตนเจริญ�� ผู้ช่วยอธิการบดี มหาวิทยาลัยนานาชาติสแตมฟอร์ด)
• Dr. Anan Koraluck: Vice Director of National Cancer Institute (นายแพทย์อนันต์�� กรลักษณ์ รองผู้อำนวยการสถาบันมะเร็งแห่งชาติถาบันมะเร็งแห่งชาติ)
• Mr. Wasan Dara Ampornsin: Director of Mother and Child Magazine (คุณวสันต์ ดาราอัมพรสิน�� ผู้อำนวยการนิตยสารแม่และเด็ก)

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Mr. Joseph

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