On Wednesday, April 3rd, students were buzzing with excitement around campus, actively engaged in various activities and workshops. Workshops included planting, composting, cookie decorating, Japanese calligraphy with Japanese club, keychain making with BDFY club, Korean language learning with Korean club and tote bag painting with Wells helping PAWS. Students had fun engaging in workshops, interacting with their younger peers, as well as teaching their teachers!

On Thursday, April 4th, we had the honor of some special guest speakers joining us during to share their knowledge and insights on various topics and inspire visitors to make conscious choices that help make positive differences in their communities. Our speakers included our alumni Sami Soni (Class of 2017) speaking about her non-profit organization, Thailand Animal Shelter, helping educate primary students about reducing waste, Mr. Chris Oestereich from taking students on a journey about systems thinking and Mr. Dean Madeira from , who enlightened us about the sustainability in cleft lip and palate surgeries.聽

We also hosted a Movie Night under the stars, inviting our students and their families to an outdoor movie showing, with proceeds going to , a shelter for stray animals our Wells K9 club has been working with for many years.聽聽

On the last day, we celebrated with a Songkran-style farmer鈥檚 market booth fair, where a variety of our clubs, local community organizations, primary classes, parents and teachers hosted booths. This included our community partners, , , , , as well as many of our clubs: Greenhawks, ASL, Thai Club, Japanese Club, PAWS, etc.

Through our Farmer’s Market event, we raised funds for CHSAThai and other local causes that work towards sustainability in our community. Our visitors were able to contribute to these causes by purchasing products from the various booths or making direct donations. We believe that supporting these organizations is crucial in promoting sustainability and service learning as part of our school culture.

The 3-day Farmer’s Market event was a big success in promoting sustainability in our community. We would like to thank all of the passionate educators and students for their enthusiasm and collaboration in creating a memorable, fun and educational experience to bring us into the Songkran break.聽 We look forward to hosting similar events in the future and continuing to promote sustainability and service in our community.

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Written by: Ms. Viki – Principal , Bang Na Campus聽

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This past weekend from September 15th until the 17th, over 20 of Wells鈥� high school students attended the 13th annual ServICE Conference at NIST International School! The ServICE conference is a collaborative, largely student-led event organized by various international schools in Bangkok. The aim of the conference is to inspire, connect, and empower students to create meaningful changes within their communities and surrounding environment.

The conference provided students with opportunities to share and learn from each others鈥� experiences in collaboration with numerous local projects and organizations. This was achieved through various activities, such as the impassioned keynote speeches, 鈥楬ow-To鈥� sessions for students wishing to raise awareness about nationwide NGOs, and most memorably, the ICExperiences where students were able to gain firsthand experience with the missions of nonprofits.

On the first day of the conference, students were welcomed with a lively icebreaker, setting the tone for the day, followed by brief meet & greets from the ICExperiences. Followed by another popular event amongst students: the ICE Fair where organizations sold trinkets and were able to raise awareness and funds for their respective causes. To end the day, 鈥楬ow-To鈥� sessions were introduced as students made their way to the first rounds. Keynote speeches were delivered throughout the day as students reconvened in the auditorium to wind down and listen to their peers鈥� unique experiences.

The second day of the conference followed a similar schedule to the first day; however, it was far more hands-on as new students had familiarized themselves with the events prior. The icebreaker energized students once more as students immersed themselves within their ICExperiences for the majority of the day. Students were placed in diverse groups giving them the chance to network and mingle with other students while simultaneously supporting community organizations, including RoyRak, Shark Guardians, Rescued Glass, Bangkok Soap Opera and Love Wildlife. Needless to say, countless friendships were formed during these workshops and students were able to collaboratively engage in direct service!

The third day was the most hectic, but the most rewarding as the conference came to an end. It was truly bittersweet as our seniors rejoiced over a successful experience, but realized this would be their last conference. Needless to say, the day went by in a flash with most of the day dedicated to 鈥業CE Action Planning鈥� to spark change for the remainder of the school year, carrying on ServICE鈥檚 legacy beyond the conference. The ICE Fair was also brought back for the second time before the closing ceremony, marking the end of the 13th conference. Students bid their newly-made friends goodbye, and promised to cherish the memories made over the past few days and continue inter-school collaboration.

Special acknowledgements to a few of our student leaders: Sana Shibuichi, Rachel Kim, Franny Pandya and Tunn Sayamipuk (Class of 2024) for leading a How-To workshop on repurposing plastic bottles to combat plastic pollution in today鈥檚 world and raise awareness of the importance of environmental sustainability.

Overall, all of our students left the conference feeling inspired and empowered. It was energizing to interact and collaborate with peers from other schools. Wells would like to thank NIST for their exceptional job hosting the conference, as well as the teacher advisors for their ongoing support with this event.

We look forward to seeing what students will do with their inspiration from the conference, and how they will continue to make a positive difference in the school and local community. We are also very excited to announce that next year鈥檚 conference will be hosted by 扣扣传媒 at our new Chonburi campus! We look back at the 13th with fondness, and look forward to the promise of the 14th!

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This celebration not only introduces young children to the beauty of cultural diversity but also helps them develop a positive sense of identity. They learn to embrace their own cultural heritage while respecting and valuing the cultures of their peers.

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During their Better World Fair, the Grade 2 students showcased their inventions to their families, friends, and fellow students. The fair was a celebration of their learning and a demonstration of their compassion for the communities around them. Each group presented models and diagrams of their creations, AI-generated images that they made in ICT, and information on the budget required.

The inventions presented by the students were diverse and addressed various sustainable development goals. For instance, some students created underwater drones to help monitor sea life, while others invented medicine dispensing robots, composting machines, or water purification tablets. Their inventions not only showed creativity and inventiveness but also reflected their empathy for the world around them.

Furthermore, the Grade 2 students chose to make a difference beyond their fair by collecting donations and raising money for the Save Elephant Foundation in Chiang Mai. Their compassion for wildlife and the environment is a testament to the impact that education can have on creating global citizens who are socially responsible and conscious.

At Wells Bang Na, we are proud of our Grade 2 students’ inventiveness, compassion, and commitment to making the world a better place. They have shown that even the smallest actions can make a difference, and we hope that their inventions inspire others to think creatively and work towards a sustainable future.

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On Wednesday, March 29, students were buzzing with excitement around campus, actively engaged in various activities and workshops. Workshops included JUMP! Foundation workshop on sustainability, Japanese calligraphy, making cake pops, wind dispersal design, ASL workshop, economics quiz, Grade 12 ESS class helping Grade 3 with planting, ramen making, and creating tie-dye cloth bags. Our , spending the day planting and taking care of the garden with the younger primary students. They also collaborated in painting a school mural to brighten the area.

We had the honor of a few very special guest speakers joining us during these three days, who shared their knowledge and insights on various topics and inspired visitors to make conscious choices that help make positive differences in their communities. Pear Chonbutwong from shared her insights with our high school students about the importance of access to menstrual hygiene for all women. Her non-profit organization was created to combat the period stigma; they have distributed over 10,000 reusable and FDA-approved sugarcane pads to women in 5 countries, and worked with various organizations and schools to advocate for menstrual hygiene & distribute pads.聽

Aunt Tim from talked about the impactful work she is doing through her organization, taking care of over 2,000 dogs and other animals. She was recently awarded for her service efforts and is part of the Hershey鈥檚 women鈥檚 month empowerment campaign, serving as a true inspiration for our students.聽

also shared about the great work their organization has been doing since WWII, which includes health promotion and prevention of HIV/AIDS, educational development, promoting businesses and community enterprises, natural resource and environmental management, and natural disaster relief. To express our gratitude, our Wells SerWIS club donated First Aid kits to the foundation.

On the last day, we celebrated with a Songkran-style farmer鈥檚 market booth fair, where a variety of our clubs, local community organizations, primary classes, parents and teachers hosted booths. This included our community partners, , , , as well as many of our clubs: Greenhawks, ASL, Thai Club, Japanese Club, PAWS, World Scholar鈥檚 Cup, Love Ocean Life (LOL).聽

Sam (Class of 2022) and Shaina (Class of 2023) hosted a sustainable fashion donation drive and fashion show to raise awareness about fast fashion and promote sustainable fashion. Community donations were given to the local social enterprise, 聽for upcycling.

Through our Farmer’s Market event, we raised funds for local causes that work towards sustainability in our community. Our visitors were able to contribute to these causes by purchasing products from the various booths or making direct donations. We believe that supporting these organizations is crucial in promoting sustainability and service learning as part of our school culture.

In conclusion, our 3-day Farmer’s Market event was a tremendous success in promoting sustainability in our community. We would like to thank all of the passionate educators and students for their spirited enthusiasm and collaboration in creating a memorable, fun and educational experience to bring us into the Songkran break.聽 We look forward to hosting similar events in the future and continuing to promote sustainability and service in our community.

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The conference provides students with opportunities to share and learn from each other about experiences and successful projects engaging with service learning in their respective schools and communities. The conference provides a stage for various adult and student keynote speakers to share their passions, 鈥淗ow-To鈥� sessions for students wishing to teach others based on their experiences, and networking opportunities to learn from NGOs sharing聽 projects across Thailand. Students are also given the opportunity to collaborate and plan future student-led inter-school service learning projects.

During the conference, students listened to various keynote speakers, engaged in icebreaker activities and games, attended How-To workshops on topics of interest, and collaborated in discussions with students from other schools.

Two of our student leaders in our American Sign Language (ASL) Club, Risa Takahashi and LiHan Sun (Class of 2024) led a How-To workshop to spread awareness about ASL, talk about their club mission and accomplishments, and teach participants the alphabet.

All of the students left the conference feeling enthusiastic and inspired. It was refreshing to interact and collaborate with peers from other schools. Wells would like to thank International School of Bangkok (ISB) for their exceptional job in hosting the first in-person extracurricular event in a long time, as well as the teacher advisors for their engagement and support with this event.聽

We are excited to see how these students will turn their inspiration from the conference into action, and how they will make a positive difference in their school and local community with their bright ideas!

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Both Hrithi and Seung Eun created a story book to share with the Wells Bang Na campus and their younger peer learners. This gave an opportunity for intergenerational learning, and empowered these IB DP candidates and Wells graduates (#Class of 2021) to not only share their messages, but also learn and be inspired by the questions and work of these future Wells graduates and current IB Primary Years Program (IB PYP) students.聽

On the last day as seniors, Friday May 21, 2021, the IB DP class of 2021 graduate Hrithi joined Wells Bang Na Campus Grades 3, 4 and 5 to share the story book she wrote and designed followed by a Q&A session.聽

The Q&A session that followed gave an opportunity for the IB Primary Year students to ask their questions. Not only that, but since this was their first time making story books it was helpful that the younger students could give feedback on how the storybook might be improved. This feedback was insightful and showed the critical thinking and evaluation skills developing in these early learners!聽

Seung Eun鈥檚 story book was drawn by hand, and . She wrote and drew two chapters of a book that follows a girl and her stuffed animal through two journeys. We are excited to see where this character鈥檚 next adventure will be, and what important environmental issues we will learn about along the way!聽

Written By: Ms. Katherine Caouette, IB Environmental Systems & Societies (ESS) Teacher

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The Wells Primary students have been busy learning online. Each Friday, the Primary students and teachers have been finding a special reason to come together and celebrate. In the previous weeks the celebration themes have been spirit dress-up events but this week we decided to practice gratitude. The students were engaged in discussions by their homeroom teachers about who are essential workers and how they help us every day. Many students took this time to reflect on their experience during the pandemic and those who have been important to them. The students listened to the song Good Job by Alicia Keys to provoke them into action. It is a beautiful song demonstrating what gratitude towards essentials workers can look like.聽

The students took action by creating their posters to recognize the essential workers who are often underappreciated in our day-to-day lives. To show their appreciation, the students selected who they wanted to make their poster for and what they would include on their posters. Some students chose to dedicate their posters to specific people in their lives who have helped them out, while others recognized the essential jobs in our community. The students used a variety of materials to create their posters. Some students included kind written words of thanks while others used pictures. Some students decided to create a poster that evoked the emotions that they feel when reflecting on essential workers.

On Friday, during P.E. class the Grade 1 and Grade 2 classes shared their posters with all the Primary students and teachers. Everyone held up their poster at the end of the class with pride and excitement.聽 It was very touching to see the diversity of creative expression and the students’ attention to detail. All the posters were unique and beautiful.

On behalf of all the Primary students and teachers, we would like to thank all the essential workers who keep us safe. We can continue our lives because of their strength, hard work and amazing dedication. They taught us how to be better members of the community. We are all grateful for being role models to us all.聽

Written by: Ms. Alex – G1B Homeroom Teacher

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-Mr. John, K3B-Homeroom Teacher

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