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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At the aquarium, the Wells students observed various marine life and learned about ocean ecosystems, conservation efforts, and the interdependence of organisms, fulfilling standards related to Earth and life sciences. After gaining insights into marine biology, we proceeded to the beach to explore firsthand coastal environments, apply scientific concepts, and engage in hands-on activities. This helped the students meet their objectives for investigating Earth’s systems and processes.

At the beach, the students didn’t just soak up the sun but also engaged in active exploration and problem-solving. Armed with pencils and curiosity, they conducted a survey as a hands-on application to identify environmental issues. To the students’ dismay, the survey unveiled concerning problems plaguing the coastal ecosystem. They observed a bloom, an overgrowth of algae fueled by excess nutrients, suffocating marine life and marring the beach’s natural beauty. Additionally, the Wells students’ investigation revealed a distressing abundance of plastic waste littering the shoreline, posing threats to marine organisms and ecosystems.

These findings ignited a sense of urgency within the group. The Wells students are inspired to take action, so they brainstormed solutions and discussed the importance of environmental stewardship. The Wells students will be join other groups to tackle the problem together. 

Overall, the field trip was eventful and informative for the students. Hands-on activities such as these present real-life examples that are relevant to our students’ daily lives. Equipped with new knowledge and understanding, the Wells Chonburi students are preparing to implement ways to curb pollution that damages our shorelines.

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Our Kindergarten 1 students climbed into the school vans, buckled up and took the short trip to the fire station. As they got there, the firefighters greeted them with big smiles. The firefighters showed our students around the station, and they got to see the big fire truck. 

The little students learned about all the different equipment firefighters use and got to try on some hats and practice holding some equipment. Our students were so excited and eager to take turns trying new things. It was so exciting when the students held onto the water hose and watched the water spray out. The kindergarteners were brave enough to try all the new experiences on that day. 

The firefighters at the BanBueng municipality were amazing at hosting this field trip. The day was made very special because of all the exciting things they had planned for our students. They are real superheroes! Thank you, BanBueng municipality firefighters! We hope to visit again real soon.

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The Chonburi students left early on Friday morning to arrive in time to meet many of the club representatives at the On Nut campus. The representatives talked about their clubs, how they started the clubs and how they support their community. This inspired both the students and teachers to take action in Chonburi and get more involved in the community. 

After the presentations, the students joined the other middle school students in Ms. Ro’s Math class. Following the Pre-algebra class, the students had the opportunity to meet the middle school council and engage in some icebreaker activities. The purpose of these activities was to get the students to know each other a bit better and to start building cross-campus connections for future events and endeavors. 

Then it was time for the highlight of the day. Under the guidance of Mr. Richie, the students jumped into a biosphere project. The students worked together to create a biosphere. The students worked collaboratively to set up their biospheres, to make the biosphere completely self-sustaining. They had to follow instructions and discuss different options of how the biosphere would work. 

Allowing students to participate in cross-campus activities allows them to share ideas and learn from each other. The students are challenged to think critically as they troubleshoot issues that arise within the biosphere. They learn to analyze data, make observations, and make informed decisions to maintain a balanced ecosystem. Also, cross-campus collaboration ensures a system-wide quality of learning as teachers work together to plan and implement lessons. Our language learners find new ways to use English when working with new friends. 

The purpose of a day like this goes beyond making a biosphere. It provides a rich educational experience that promotes scientific understanding, environmental consciousness, teamwork, and a sense of community, while also nurturing skills and values that students can carry with them into the future.

Overall, our students made new connections and friends while building their confidence and independence as young adults. They learned new skills and found new ideas to implement at their individual campuses.

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On 30th September , we welcomed a great number of parents from all year levels, on to campus to join our Parent Workshop.

Homeroom teachers presented a short demo/parent workshop, and provided all the necessary information you will need to ensure this academic year is a success.

Research shows that when a partnership approach between parents and the school is evident, children’s work habits, attitudes about school and grades improve. They demonstrate better social skills, fewer behavioral problems and a greater ability to adapt to situations and get along.

Throughout this academic year, we are planning a variety of parent workshops based around ‘learning with your child.’ This provides opportunities for our parents to obtain an in-depth understanding of all aspects of the school, in particular the academic programme.

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After many months of online learning, students from all campuses have been able to rejoin their friends and teachers for some classes on school grounds. The students of Bang Na campus were enthusiastic yet cautious as they returned to face to face learning. Even the kindergarten students demonstrated a sense of responsibility as they entered school carefully, cleaning their hands and maintaining social distance at all times. One of the best aspects of seeing students face to face was listening to them describe their experiences with online learning. 

When talking to the Grade three students, they mentioned that it felt good to be back with their friends. Arush said ‘Being back to school is fun because I can talk to my friends and play with them, not just see them on a screen”. His classmate Baiyun commented that “Learning on the computer was kind of boring. It’s fun to see my teacher at school”. Their friend Eric mentioned that “Learning online feels like a video of people talking to me. It’s not always bad, but sometimes it is lonely to learn from home”.

The Grade 1 students were clearly relieved to be back, but they also reflected on the positive experiences they had online. “It’s kind of the same for me. I still get to see my friends and my teacher”, Jiel shared. His classmates agreed that school online was better than no school at all. Karn mentioned the biggest challenge for her during online learning was running out of time when you still wanted to see your friends.

Overall, the students seem to be in favor of some time to see each other face to face. Jihoo from Grade 2 said “I feel great being at school. We can play together in real life! At school you still have to be careful and keep your distance, but you can hear everyone talk in a group and they don’t get distracted”. Piper, who is also in Grade 2, explained “At home I had to sit in a chair all day and just look at a screen. It’s very good to be at school. I’m only 5% scared of covid because I know how to protect myself”.

The students’ happiness for face to face school is definitely shared by their teacher! 

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