Mr.Maitri Inthusut - Satree Phuket School2)Eng-7… · English Camp with a Focus on ASEAN for M.1 30 August – 1 September 2012 at Amora Beach Resort Phuket

Satree Phuket JournalThe Journal is to inform readers about school news and eventsSatree Phuket School : the 9 – time – His Majesty Awarded School18th year Volume 19 Academic Year 2012

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Mr.Maitri Inthusut The governor of Phuket Province had a meeting

with the students of Satree Phuket School on October 29th, 2012

Satree Phuket Journal 18th year Volume 19 Academic Year 2012

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Southern EP-MEP Curriculum Development WorkshopJune 28 – July 1, 2012 at the Royal Paradise Hotel & Spa The English Curriculum Program, together with Anuban Phuket School, hosted the Southern EP-MEP Curriculum Development Workshop, June 28 - July 1. The workshop revised the curriculum of both primary and secondary levels so that all southern schools that offer EP/MEP have the same course descriptions and structures.

Satree Phuket School Congratulates

Annissa Flynn for her Surfing Championship

Annissa Flynn, an M.3 student at Satree Phuket School, won the Women’s Open Division Surfing Championship at the Rip Curl Surf & Music Festival in Indonesia on October 21. Earlier on September 15, our young surfer also received the 2012 Asian Surfing Championship Women’s Division crown at the ASC’s Awards presenta t ion a t Patong Beach. Congratulations Annissa.

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Preparatory Course for M.1, Academic Year 201223 April – 4 May 2012 This course equipped the new M.1 students spiritually and intellectually and readied them for their new school environment.

Film Making Camp18-21 August 2012 A Film Making Camp took place at Satree Phuket School for the purpose of developing today’s IT youth. Interested students were guided on how to make short films by famous Thai directors. The workshop was practical and fun, allowing students to express themselves creatively through their work.

Visiting Universities Trip 201225-29 August 2012 This field trip was specially held for M.6/12 students to visit their dream universities. The students got to see what those universities were really like and were given first hand information on how to apply, how to prepare and how to study at the higher level.

English Camp with a Focus on ASEAN for M.130 August – 1 September 2012 at Amora Beach Resort Phuket This camp was designed for M.1 students to learn to live and work together. The students English was enhanced through a lot of activities and they were guided on how to adjust, develop and ready themselves for the coming ASEAN Community.

Cross-cultural Interactions to Life in America for M.3 7-8 September 2012 at Club Med Phuket, Kata Beach This event was specially organized for M.3 students to prepare themselves for their trip to America. The students were equipped with everything they need to know through informative speeches and useful workshops. Also, an activity called “Teen Club Meet @ the Pergola” was held at Club Med for the students to enjoy activities such as sports, beach games and table manners. The students were encouraged to

develop their confidence and interpersonal skills through the activities. Most importantly, this event was aimed at strengthening their abilities in order to be successful in the 21st century.

M.4 One Day Trip in Phuket22 September 2012 The one-day trip in Phuket was the culmination of Young Guide 1 subject. Students took it in turns to lead guided tours around tourist attractions including the Heroines Monument, the Tin Mining Museum, Wat Chalong, the Khor Sim Bee monument at Rang Hill, Baan Chynpracha Mansion, Pud Jow Shrine and Jui Tui Shrine.

English Curriculum Program (ECP) Throughout the first semester of the 2012 Academic Year, the English Curriculum Program enhanced its students through a lot of activities. In addition to academic excellence, our main focuses were on AEC, philosophy of sufficiency economy, technology, leadership and 21st Century skills.



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English Curriculum Program is proud of all students who are chosen as finalists and alternates of AFS Intercultural Programs. Congratulations!

No. Name - Surname Class Country/Continent Remark1 Master Tanat Sabua M.3/11 China /North Finalist2 Miss Pemika Sooksawee M.3/11 China/ South Finalist3 Miss Amornrat Laksanayotin M.3/11 Colombia / South Finalist4 Miss Chonnipa Nakpontong M.3/12 United States of America / North Finalist5 Miss Nalinporn Pucharern M.3/12 South Continent Alternate No.36 Miss Nantaka Jiamjarern M.3/12 North Continent Alternate No.187 Miss Boontita Boonsusakul M.3/12 North Continent Alternate No.158 Miss Natsiree Chueyuan M.3/12 North Continent Alternate No.79 Miss Kanyapak Sitaruno M.3/13 Argentina / South Finalist10 Miss Katesiree Samrarn M.3/13 North Continent Alternate No.1211 Miss Bongkotporn Aonsod M.4/13 Brazil / North Finalist12 Miss Pattanan Kraiwootanan M.4/13 South Continent Alternate No.413 Miss Chanicha Narapakdeesakul M.4/13 South Continent Alternate No.514 Miss Nitchawan Chusong M.4/13 South Continent Alternate No.615 Miss Waritsara Rowsand Dowden M.4/13 North Continent Alternate No.816 Miss Yada Harnsamoot M.4/13 North Continent Alternate No.917 Miss Prawpunnarai Kim Cheriyae M.4/13 North Continent Alternate No.1118 Miss Benyapa Tanawarikornkoon M.4/13 North Continent Alternate No.1419 Miss Tanaporn Anekpoonsinsook M.4/13 North Continent Alternate No.1719 Master Pisit Arreerat M.4/13 North Continent Alternate No.220 Master Ratchata Bunyongponglert M.4/13 North Continent Alternate No.521 Master Siwat Kitprasarn M.4/13 North Continent Alternate No.1

ECP congratulates all beloved students for their success in Southern EP Open House 2012.Southern EP Open House 2012

30 - 31 August 2012 at Srinagarinda The Princess’ Mother School, PhuketContests Level Ranked Number Medal Awarded

Spelling BeeLower Secondary 1 GoldUpper Secondary 3 Silver

Story TellingLower Secondary 7 GoldUpper Secondary 4 Gold

English Science & Math Quiz

Lower Secondary 5 SilverUpper Secondary 5 Highly Commended

Multi SkillsLower Secondary 8 SilverUpper Secondary 5 Silver

Speech Contest Lower Secondary 10 Silver

CrosswordLower Secondary 4 BronzeUpper Secondary 3 Bronze

Debate Upper Secondary 2 Gold

Website ContestLower Secondary 9 BronzeUpper Secondary 4 Silver

Skit Competition Lower –Upper Secondary 2 GoldMini Concert Lower –Upper Secondary 5 Silver


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Leadership Camps

Hello, my name is Aj.Rob Cooney. I have been teaching at Satree Phuket School for four years. This year I was asked by the IP program to create Leadership Camps for the M.4 and M.2 students.

All aspects of these camps were designed and created by myself and Aj.Nikki Cooney. The camps were designed so that the students were learning all the time in a fun and controlled environment. The activities included Human Roller, Spider web, Tanagrams, Matchstick puzzles and evening talent shows and Miss IP competitions. All activities and exercises were created with the purpose of enhancing our student’s leadership and co-operative skills whilst participating in group activities. Each activity required a different leader to ensure all students took on the role of leader.

The M.4 ‘One 4 All, All 4 One’ camp was the first to be undertaken. The camp was held before the semester started as the M.4 students are made up of two M.3 classes with new students from other schools. The activities for the camp were designed to get the students working together in the hope that they would become closer friends, enhance their behaviour and improve the classroom environment.

The M.2 ‘Young Leaders’ Camp’ was the second camp of the semester. As the students on this camp are in their second year of SPK, it was held to help them prepare for future studies and group activities that they will be faced with in the coming years at the school. This camp also had 25 students from Pichai Rattanakhan School, Ranong. Due to the presence of these students a valuable lesson was to co-operate and work productively with strangers, which is a very valuable life skill for their futures.

The activities on the camp were designed to test the student’s physical and mental abilities with an emphasis on English language use in regards to taking and giving instructions. The activities also had great level of inter-personal skill usage.

As Satree Phuket School is an A1 Standard School. It is dedicated to preparing its students to become important global leaders and citizens. These camps taught important lessons to prepare them for University studies and also the modern international job market.

Written byAjarn Robert Cooney



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Why Drama is important for learning English

Hi, my name is Nikki Cooney. I have been teaching Drama at Satree Phuket School for the past 3 years. In this time, the students have entered and won many competitions : 10 Golds & 1 Silver; including the National Championship 2012.

Drama promotes cooperation, collaboration, self-control, goal-oriented learning as well as emotional intelligence skills. Drama bridges the gap between course-book dialogues and natural usage, and can also help to bridge a similar gap between the classroom and real life situations by providing insights into how to handle tricky situations.

Drama strengthens the bond between thought and expression in language, providing practice of pronunciation, pitch, stress, tone, vocal quality, projection, as well as facial expressions, body language and gestures. It also offers good listening practice. One of the greatest advantages to be gained from the use of drama is that students become more confident in their use of English by experiencing the language in operation.

Drama gives learners the chance to use their own personalities. It draws upon students’ natural abilities to imitate and express themselves, and arouse interest and imagination. Drama encourages adaptability, fluency and communicative competence. It puts language into context, and by giving learners experience of success in real-life situations it should arm them with confidence for tackling the world outside the classroom.

Through drama, a class will address, practice and integrate reading, writing, speaking and listening. Drama also fosters and maintains students’ motivation, by providing an atmosphere which is full of fun and entertainment. In so doing, it engages feelings and attention and enriches the learners’ experience of the language.

Drama is a wonderful tool and aid for the students to express themselves in English. I thoroughly enjoy teaching Drama at Satree Phuket School and hope to continue doing so, long into the future. The students’ ability amazes me every year; with their hard work, dedication, and commitment. I’m looking forward to seeing what the future will bring (more Golds, I hope. And who knows, maybe some TV & Film superstars! (> (

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Aj. Nikki


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The English Camp for Teachers 2012 was during 16-18th May, 2012. 52 Thai teachers of English from 7 schools in Phuket participated this camp. They learned how to run 4 communicative skills in classes. It was great

The Teaching Reading and Writing Skills for Critical Thinking seminar was during 29-30th May, 2012. It presented 35 Thai teachers of English with some ideas how to teach language more critically. They learn how to create activities. We hope Thai students will be able to read and write critically.

The English Language Learning Area During the first semester of academic year 2012, there were a lot of activities hosted by the English language learning area at Satree Phuket School. Most of the activities aim to enhance students and Thai teachers’ English’ language skills. Let’s review.



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The students’ language contest .

The Speech Contest for Phuket Round one was held on 3rd July, 2012. The secondary level students from the private schools and governmental school participated in the activities. One of our M.5 Students, Miss Yaowaluk Yikusung did her best and was the winner of the contest. She then participated in the second round of the Speech contest for The Secondary Educational Service Area Office 14. Miss Yaowaluk again won the contest and was the secondary level student representative to join the contest round in Bangkok. She got the 5th position in the national speech contest round. Congratulation .

English Camp for students was the last camp in this semester. 103 M.2 Students from 7 schools in Phuket participated and had good time together during Thursday 7th - Friday 8th June, 2012. The trainers were Thai teachers of English. They learned English from each language rotation.

The language skills contest of Phuket school was during 5-6th August, 2012. Satree Phuket School hosted a lot of language contest. Some students of our school won the contest and will participate in the southern round at Satree Phuket School during 19-21st December, 2012. at Satree Phuket School, Phuket.


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There are 2 new teachers in this learning area. Let’s know who they are.

Hi. My name is Ratchanok Uicheng. My nickname is Took. I am a new teacher, responsible for teaching English to M.4 students. I graduated with second-class honours in English from the Faculty of Arts, Silpakorn University. My plan after graduation was to find a job that encouraged me to practically use English and Chinese, the two languages that I am passionate about. Luckily, I found that teaching answered my desire and playing such an important role in contributing to the development of each student is extremely fulfilling. So, I decided to further my study and received another diploma in Curriculum and Instruction. In addition to teaching, I am interested in languages, art, modern design, movies and music. I am really honored to be given a chance to introduce myself here and I hope that, one way or another, I will get to know everyone - students, parents, teachers and school administrators - better.

I’m Elme Makuwing, a 32-year-old teacher who has been teaching English in schools for 7 years. I’m a secondary teacher from Yala Province. I’m a Master Teacher of English and hold a Master Degree in TEIL (Teaching English as an International Language). I’m currently a new teacher at SPK and teaching Fundamental English for M.3 and English Around You for M.4. Moreover, I’m the Homeroom Teacher for students M.4/11.

“A Thousand Miles begin at the first step” I decided to move from home in order to succeed my goals; to gain more master in teaching experiences and to tackle personal life with different atmosphere in teaching fields. I always believe that THINGS ARE ALWAYS OFFERED FOR THOSE WHO ARE SEEKING. Surely, I am one who never ignores to approach it. Everyone could say that becoming a teacher is not tough BUT indeed to be a professionally qualified teacher is much more obviously important.

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