STMARKS NEWSLETTER 6 (1 MARCH 2023)

TOP IN THAILAND FOR A-LEVEL CHEMISTRY AWARDING CEREMONY

We are thrilled to announce that one of our outstanding students, Tampraphon, has achieved the highest marks in Thailand for the A-Level Chemistry examination. This announcement was made during the 2023 Outstanding Pearson Learner 2023 Award Ceremony held on Saturday, February 2023, where Tampraphon was awarded the Top in Thailand Award for Chemistry. 

As a Mathematics and Science School, we are extremely proud of Tampraphon's exceptional achievement, which demonstrates his outstanding academic caliber and performance. This is the top award given by Pearson Edexcel for students who have demonstrated outstanding academic excellence and mastery of their field of study. Tampraphon's achievement is truly remarkable and is a testament to his hard work, dedication, and passion for chemistry.  We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Tampraphon for his incredible achievement. His success is a source of inspiration for all our students, and we are confident that he will continue to excel in his future endeavors. 

We would also like to share that on this occasion, Pearson Edexcel recognised St. Mark's with a Plaque of Achievement for Outstanding Contribution in providing a quality program for the students. This is a great honor for our school and is a reflection of our commitment to academic excellence and providing a nurturing learning environment for our students.

We would like to extend our gratitude to our teachers who have played an instrumental role in helping our students achieve their academic goals. Their dedication, hard work, and commitment to teaching have been a driving force in our students' success.

Once again, congratulations to Tampraphon and the St. Mark's community for this remarkable achievement. Let us continue to strive for academic excellence and create a positive impact in the lives of our students.

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS OF SRINAKARIN CAMPUS

We are excited to update you on the progress of the construction of our new Srinakarin campus. We are pleased to announce that the construction work has progressed significantly, and we are well on track for our August commencement for primary and secondary students.

The construction team has been working tirelessly to complete the project within the timeline, and we are happy to report that the building roof is now finished. The installation of air-conditioning systems has been completed in most parts of the building, ensuring that our students will have a comfortable learning environment.

We are also delighted to inform you that tiling work is currently 60% complete, and the installation of classroom doors and windows has commenced. These essential components of the building are critical to ensuring that our students have a safe and secure environment to study.

We are also pleased to report that the painting work is in progress, and our building is gradually taking shape, with each day bringing us closer to the completion of our new campus.

We are excited about the opportunities that this new state-of-the-art campus will provide for our students, and we cannot wait to welcome everyone to the new Srinakarin campus.

We will continue to provide updates on the progress of the construction work and look forward to sharing more good news with you in the coming months.

Thank you for your continued support.

YEAR 6 - 11 FIELD TRIP

After careful consideration and taking into account the current circumstances, we have decided to allow secondary students to participate in the field trip. We believe that this educational experience will be valuable for the students and provide them with the opportunity to broaden their perspectives.

We are pleased to inform you that our school will be taking our students on a field trip to Mama instant noodle factory in Lam Chabang on Thursday, 23 March. This trip will provide a unique opportunity for students to witness the manufacturing process of instant noodles and gain a deeper understanding of the production process.

During the tour, students will be able to observe various stages of production, from the raw materials to the packaging and distribution of the final product. They will also have the opportunity to interact with industry professionals, who will explain the science and technology involved in the production process. This experience will help students connect what they have learned in the classroom to real-world applications.  We believe that this field trip will help our students gain valuable insight into the food manufacturing industry and the various processes involved. It will provide a deeper understanding of how the food industry works and how it meets consumer demands. It will also help students to appreciate the importance of quality control, hygiene, and safety measures in the manufacturing process.

We assure you that we will take all necessary precautions to ensure the safety and well-being of our students. On this trip, students will leave school at 7.30 am sharp and will be expected to return back to school at around 4.00 pm.  The transport cost of this field trip will be 600 Baht.  Students will be expected to bring some money (approx. 300 Baht) for their lunch and souvenirs.

Please submit your Reply Form no later than Friday, 3 March, by clicking this link.  

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE BREAKFAST (24 FEB)

On Friday, 24 February, we held our first Award of Excellence breakfast for this semester. This event is aimed at recognising our students for their exemplary character.

Award winners were invited to join our special breakfast prepared for them in recognising their good behavior.

Keep up the good work!

PREP PIANO

Prep students have been gaining hands-on experience playing the instrument in their recent piano activity. They have been working on reading notes, singing, and playing simple songs together as a group. 

Learning to play the piano not only provides a fun and creative outlet to our Prep students, but also helps with developing discipline, focus, and self-expression. We are proud of our student's efforts and progress in this activity.

YEAR 3 MATH: DENOMINATOR

Year 3 started a new unit on denominators in their math class. They learned that denominators are the numbers that appear below the fraction line and tell us how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

In class, they engaged in an activity and exercises to help reinforce these concepts, such as using visual aids and manipulatives to help understand the lesson.

When working with fractions, it is important for our Year 3 students to understand how to manipulate the numerator and denominator in order to perform mathematical operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

YEAR 5 THAI: INTERESTS

Our Year 5 students had an opportunity to showcase their language skills by giving presentations in Thai in their class. 

It was wonderful to see the students present confidently and effectively, using their newly acquired language skills to communicate their ideas and thoughts. The presentations of the students covered a range of topics that they are genuinely interested in, including Thai dessert, Football, K-pop, countries in Asia, and Computer. Students researched thoroughly and understanding the topic of choice deeply helped them deliver a more informative and engaging presentation. Their presentations were a testament to their progress and achievement in the language.

YEAR 9 ENGLISH: NOVEL STUDY

Currently, Year 9 is doing a novel study. This means we will take 3-4 weeks to study some literature in depth. Animal Farm has been our focus and as we read parts of it together, we try to understand the motivations of the author, George Orwell; analyse how he uses language to convey his message; identify the themes and symbols and finally to write about these things. After reading several chapters the class is now creating some visual images to show their understanding. We will put these up on the wall for the remainder of the year.