Sotpattana School for the Deaf organized the 1st I-Love-Reading Activity for the first study term of Year 2024-2025 with two learning stations on Thai alphabets.. The first station was for alphabets numbers 1-20 and the other station presented alphabets numbers 21-40. Our kindergartners had fun in learning about these letters and symbols.
For the upcoming birthday anniversary of Mother Mary, the patroness of Sotpattana School for the Dear, an activity is organized sooner than usual because the actual day falls on Sunday 8th September. Preschool kids of Sotpattana School for the Deaf and the Pattaya Orphanage, along with some of the older kids, teachers, and caregivers, honor Our Lady with prayers, hymns, garlands, and flowers.. May Mother Mary intercede for the wellbeing of our children, disabled persons, staff members, and benefactors..
Sotpattana School for the Deaf organized a Healthy Kids Project activity with 2 learning stations, i.e. Good & Nutritious Food, and Food to be Avoided, which included the rejection of intoxicants. Each student participated in both stations and took part in the Q&A session, as well as serving themselves with fresh vegetable salad from the buffet spread..
On Thursday 22nd August 2024, students and teachers of Sotpattana School for the Deaf travelled to Yaowapa Organic Farm in Si Racha district, Chonburi province, for a Walk Rally activity for the academic year 2024. Our little participants enjoyed learning from the Nature through visiting to the organic vegetable plantation, turtle feeding, painting on cloth bags, making herbal pouches, and riding on Pedal Go-Karts around the farm. During the study tour, some of the parents came along to help care for their own children. Thanks and best wishes to all concerned for the lovely event with the attentiveness and great care of the Yaowapa Farm’s team for our children throughout the day..
The students, teachers, and administrators of Sotpattana School for the Deaf gathered to welcome Mr. Karl Meneghella, Director of Inspector Training and Institution Accreditation at the International Education Accreditation Council Ltd. (IEAC), London, U.K. to our dome for the presentation of Certificate of Accreditation to Sotpattana School for the dedication to excellence in education. Representing our School, Rev. Michael Weera Phangrak received this certificate which is valid for four years, from 16 August 2024 to 16 August 2028. On this occasion, Mr. Meneghella presented our School Director Angkana Kamnoedthon with the Directors Award for the School’s Inclusivity and Diversity. As part of the entertainment and congratulatory expression, Teacher Chotiwan Suksamran and KG3-student Angpao presented a quiz show and storytelling in sign language, after the two dance shows from preschool kids of the Pattaya Orphanage.. Grateful thanks to IEAC, Dr. Karl and his wife, as well as Dr. Maurice Dimmock, the International Education Consultant, and his wife for their participation and encouragement.
Mrs. Angkana Kamnoedtone, Director of Sotpattana School for the Deaf, along with Mr. Aniruj Chaijaroen, Head of Academic Affairs, represented our School in receiving the education fund of THB 60,000 from the Foundation for the Deaf under the Royal Patronage of Her Majesty the Queen Mother, at Setsatian School for the Deaf under the Royal Patronage.. On this occasion, several former students who are now at Setsatian School gathered to say hello to our teachers..
The director, teachers and students of Sotpattana School for the Deaf, along with the children’s parents, joined together in the activity to promote Buddhism on Asahna Bucha Day and Buddhist Lent Day 2024.. They made merit with the offering of Buddhist Lent candles, rain bathing robes, and the four factors of Thai alms at Wat Nong Oo, Pattaya City.
For the new academic year 2024, Sotpattana School organized a Wai Khru ceremony for students to express their respect to teachers.. Rev. Dr. Michael Weera Phangrak, Acting Licensee and Manager of the School presided over the observance with a total of 75 children, including preschoolers of the Pattaya Orphanage in attendance. School Director Angkhana Kamnoedtone, her teaching and staff personnel, and School board members, along with the Orphanage’s supervising teachers, caregivers, and expat teachers, were encouraged to be strong and joyful in their support to children’s development..
The students, teachers, and administrators of Sotpattana School for the Deaf gathered to welcome Mr. Karl Meneghella, Director of Inspector Training and Institution Accreditation at the International Education Accreditation Council Ltd. (IEAC), London, U.K. to our dome for the presentation of Certificate of Accreditation to Sotpattana School for the dedication to excellence in education. Representing our School, Rev. Michael Weera Phangrak received this certificate which is valid for four years, from 16 August 2024 to 16 August 2028. On this occasion, Mr. Meneghella presented our School Director Angkana Kamnoedthon with the Directors Award for the School’s Inclusivity and Diversity. As part of the entertainment and congratulatory expression, Teacher Chotiwan Suksamran and KG3-student Angpao presented a quiz show and storytelling in sign language, after the two dance shows from preschool kids of the Pattaya Orphanage.. Grateful thanks to IEAC, Dr. Karl and his wife, as well as Dr. Maurice Dimmock, the International Education Consultant, and his wife for their participation and encouragement.
Sotpattana School for the Deaf congratulated 13 students who completed their early childhood education at the end of 2023 academic year on 9th February 2024. Rev. Fr. Francis Xavier Kritsada Sukkaphat, the School Board Member and Deputy Director of the Pattaya Orphanage, handed certificates to Chatmongkhon Chua-Ngoen, Ketsada Khemvacharalerd, Kanyaphak Khomuang, Phiphatphong Hoprasert , Jirawat Taengthai, Chonlada Laengla, Phiraphat Burakhon, Freya Parima Purtschert, Pratsanee Sukjaroen, Dhanawat Ngamkham, Chayanit Thongphuet, Sunisa Bunchu, and Sukanya Bunchu. Khun Bernard Mueller congratulated all of them with soft dolls. Five students; i.e. Phuwasi Nathan, Phakin Laorueng, Waraphu Saelim, Thithat Rammanijirakul, and Sunisa Bunchu, received their certificates of good performance from Rev. Fr. Michael Weera Phangrak, the School’s Acting Licensee. On this occasion, Dr. Somros Phonglamai MD from Bangkok Hospital Pattaya’s Rehabilitation Center was our special resource person who shared his knowledge, experience, and expertise, with guidance to parents of kids with different types of disabilities. Thank you and best wishes to all concerned..
Ms. Angkana Kamnoedthon, Director of Sotpattana School for the Deaf received the award for the school with the Best Practice from the Secretary-General of the Office of the Private Education Commission (OPEC) after being selected as a “Dare to Dream, Dare to Do” school, with Whole School Transforming: 7 Changes through developing school curriculum that focuses on competency-based learning outcomes. During the seminar on the exchange of knowledge about the success of the Whole School Transforming through the development of school curriculum that focuses on student competency at the Royal River Hotel, Bangkok. The administrators and teachers of the school attended this event and congratulated all the schools that received the award.
Sotpattana School for the Deaf congratulated eight graduates, i.e. Taychin Kanchanasattha (Panpan), Naphat Som-In (Ahm), Phichayaphak Khamcharoen (Yogurt), Wuthikon Ru-Nan (Happy), Dranphop Inprasong (David), Channarong Chamnanrian (Benji), and Theeraphat Phadklom (Ohm) at their completion of early childhood education with the graduation ceremony presided over by the School Manager and Acting Licensee, Rev. Dr. Michael Weera Phangrak. On this occasion, Chayanit Thongphuet (Omsin) and Adisak Ritrassami (Captain) from Level 1, Chonlada Laengla (New) and Sunisa Bunchu (Toei) in Level 2, and Phraewmai Tangmongkhonwutthi (Phraew) in Level 3, were five students who received certificates of “Students with Outstanding Academic Performance” and souvenirs from Rev. Fr. Francis Xavier Kritsada Sukkaphat, Deputy Director of the Pattaya Orphanage. Parents/guardians and a few guests could enjoy stage dances presented by Level 1-3 students. After lunch, all the kindergartners returned home with their parents/guardians for the vacation. We thank all concerned for supporting these children with disabilities to further develop and progress in life..
Sotpattana School for the Deaf, situated in the same compound and supported by the Pattaya Orphanage, marked 40 years since inauguration on 6th October 1982 and the official celebration organized this Friday following the completion of the new multi-purpose dome building built on the occasion for student activities. Most Reverend Silvio Siripong Charatsri, Bishop of Chanthaburi Diocese and President of the Executive Board of the Pattaya Orphanage, presided over the ceremony with the blessing and opening of the dome building. It was an auspicious event with Bishop Emeritus Lawrence Thienchai Samanchit, priests and religious communities, alumni and families, as well as neighbors in attendance. Since our School is one of the 16 Catholic schools of the Education Section of Chanthaburi Diocese, most of our guests, were from ESCD members. Dr. Maurice K. Dimmock, Chair of ASIC, UK, presented a fund from Rose Education Foundation and shared impression of his involvement with our School and the notable care provided to children. Rev. Michael Weera Phangrak, Acting School Licensee, expressed our appreciation to 10 benefactors and four teachers with years of service between 20 and 39, with plaques of honor. All the well-wishers and guests, including representatives of Chonburi Provincial Education Office, received special souvenirs and joined lunch with a variety of foods, most of which was sponsored by Fonds des Amis de Bernie (FAB).. Special thanks to the musicians and singers from Minor Seminary of the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the music throughout the morning, and the team from Chanthaburi Diocese Media Office for promoting the event through social media. Our grateful thanks to all concerned for the thoughtfulness to the Deaf School and disabled children in our care.
Sotpattana School for the Deaf welcomed Dr. Maurice Dimmock, Chairman of Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges & Universities (ASIC) at a ceremony in handing over of ASIC Accreditation for the period of 26th January 2022 to 25th January 2023, following the most recent inspection in early December 2021.. Rev. Michael Weera Phangrak, School’s Acting Licensee, Rev. Francis Kritsada Sukkaphat, School’s Board Member, and Mrs. Angkana Kamnerdthon, School Director, accepted the 4th certificate of accreditation with pride and joy, witnessed by the teachers and students. After the ceremony, Khun Maurice was shown the construction area for a multi-purpose dome which would be built on the occasion of the School’s 40th anniversary this year. Thank you so much, once again, for your presence and continued support from ASIC and Rose Education Foundation.. May God continue to bless you and yours with good health and fulfillment..
Sotpattana School for the Deaf congratulated seven students, i.e. Athiwat Yongmanee (Jean), Pokchat Thaphonsawat (Chat), Pincha Thongbo (Kao), Jirapat Jampahom (Satang), Boonyawat Khwanthong (Khao-Hom), Prichaya Loedna (Noei), and Kunsatree Sirisakhon (Wawa), who completed their early childhood education at the end of Academic Year 2021-2022. At the graduation ceremony on 10th March 2022 with Rev. Fr. Michael Weera Phangrak, the School’s Acting Licensee and Manager, conferring the certificates, Wawa, along with all the parents of the graduates, could not join us due to COVID restrictions. Rev. Fr. Francis Xavier Kritsada Sukkaphat, Deputy Director of the Pattaya Orphanage, also handed certificates to three kindergartners from each level, i.e. Maprang from KG1, Phraew from KG2, and Jean from KG3, for their outstanding performances over the past year. It was another tough year, so we very proud of all concerned and commend the dedication of teaching and administrative personnel, as they went through challenges in order to provide their students with quality education. May God bless all the graduates, their families, and future undertakings..
Dr. Maurice Dimmock, Chairman of Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC), United Kingdom, paid his official visit to Sotpattana School for the Deaf after several postponements of the trip due to COVID-19 restrictions. Upon arrival at the Pattaya Orphanage, he and his team were screened with Antigen test kits before inspecting the school and interacting with some of the students. Dr. Dimmock had a tour of all the rooms and dormitory and sat down for interviews with Rev. Dr. Michael Weera Phangrak, Acting Licensee of our school, and Mrs. Angkana Kamnerdthon, our school director. Then at a small ceremony, Dr. Dimmock handed the ASIC Inclusivity Award 2021 that the Deaf School was announced the Winner at the ASIC virtual conference in March 2021 for providing opportunities for children with disabilities and developing an ethos of religious tolerance. Grateful thanks to ASIC from the bottom of our hearts..