Graduates of Academic Year 2020
At the closure of Academic Year 2020, Sotpattana School for the Deaf marked the graduation of six level-3 students, i.e. Anurak Salamthon (Mos), Natthida Hangthaisong (First), Alex Delvigne (Alex), Phonthipha Senaphithak (Phloi), Paphatson Techanan (Sunbrite), and Phadungkiat Sookjai (Chai), who completed the early childhood education and would move on to a higher education. Rev. Fr. Francis Xavier Kritsada Sukkaphat, Deputy Director of the Pattaya Orphanage, who presided over the ceremony, congratulated the graduates, their parents, and teachers on this occasion. Our special guest and benefactor, Khun Bernard Mueller, kindly handed gifts to the graduated students and received a souvenir from the School in return for his continued support and kindness towards the children over the years. There were also six outstanding students in the three levels, i.e. Kanyaphak (Khao-Poon) and Chonlada (New) in Level 1; Prichaya (Noei), Athiwat (Jean), and Pincha (Kao) in Level 2; and Anurak (Mos) in Level 3, receiving their certificates, gifts, and encouragement to keep up their enthusiasm. On this occasion, parents of all the students handed a donation towards the Pattaya Orphanage’s local campaign for children’s upkeep during Coronavirus Disease pandemic. To follow safety and hygienic measures during Covid-19 situation, the ceremony was held at a well ventilated area of the Pattaya Orphanage while an exhibition of students’ works was held in front of the School..