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Friday 30th April 2021

Volume 23 Issue 28

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ALL WORK AND NO PLAY

By Cross Campus Assistant Principal Cindy Adair

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All Work and No Play Cindy Adair, Cross Campus Assistant Principal Sports and ECAs

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ll work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

can share with others.

This proverb first published by Jack Howell, as far back as 1659, has been repeated often throughout history and still rings true today. It means that a life lived without breaks and time to pursue your passions can be very dull and boring indeed.

There are no limits to which hobbies you can choose, be sure not to limit your thinking. For example, it’s not just boys who can pursue sports, girls who can pursue dance and your never “too old” to learn a new language or take up online gaming!

Hobbies are a great way to decompress after a long day at work or school or on the weekends. They tend to be less structured than your work/school life and can be undertaken at your pace, often with family or friends. New hobbies can open up new social networks and provide human connection with like-minded people. Hobbies are shown to have a positive impact on mental health.

The options are endless, my favourite past-times include taking art classes, belting out a tune along to YouTube karaoke tracks, swimming, travel photography and reading.

I love to learn new art techniques and create unique and personal artwork for my home!

A movement I have long admired, which is growing in Australia and the UK is the development of “Men’s Sheds” a place men can go and practice their hobbies in the company of others, sharing tools and stories. The motto of the men’s shed association is, “Men don’t talk face to face, they talk shoulder to shoulder”. Not all Men’s Sheds are the same – if you looked inside, you might see a number of men making furniture, perhaps restoring bicycles for a local school, making animal traps to capture non-native pests, fixing lawn mowers or making a cubby house for a charity to raffle. You might also see a few young men working with the older men obtaining new skills and learning something about life from the men with whom they work. You might see local elders making traditional weapons or designing arts and crafts. You will see tea-bags, coffee cups and a comfortable area where men can sit and talk. You will probably also see an area where men can learn to cook for themselves or how to contact their families by computer.

With the rise of remote work and school, the divide between our work and play schedules is becoming less and less distinct. Having hobbies you’re interested in helps maintain a balance between your professional and personal life so you’re not spending every waking hour focused on your work. Sometimes hobbies turn into side-hustles and become your “work” and these are often the most successful and fulfilling business pursuits. However, not every hobby needs to be a means to an end, sometimes the purpose is just enjoyment and the connection you

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Let’s hear from some of your teachers about their diverse and interesting hobbies …

MR MILLS I love to bake! This past weekend I made a batch of fresh scones.

Yummy with jam and cream! So easy to make. The whole process start to finish takes 30 mins max. I do exercise as well as baking as most of you know, I walk a minimum of an hour a day and have got up to 4-5 hours on a weekend day. I walk the streets rather than the parks having to put up with traffic and dodgy paths but no people around which is good during the Covid-19 pandemic. I also am a big YouTuber and listen to mostly 80s music hours on end with the volume way up especially when my wife is away.

MRS LINDLEY Running, growing/picking fresh produce and using them to make great food (mostly for others), fresh sea air and countryside walks. What they

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MRS HUME Reading, listening to music, cooking, yoga and more recently cycling. All of these in their own different way help me to switch off, relax and recharge. I love cycling as it MR TAYLOR challenges my body as well as my mind, especially when tackling some of the hills of Khao Yai or Phuket! I love cycle with friends or family as, no matter how hard the route, it always leaves me Running – a time for mindfulness, reflecting on the day feeling connected and enahead; using the experience gleaned from the trials and ergised. tribulations of the previous 24 hours to make a better stab at the next 24. Golf – a time to de-stress from work, spend MRS CONROY time outdoors, ease into the weekend and enjoy the comRunning, yoga and skiing. pany of others Running and yoga help keep me physically and mentally MR COOPER healthy. They calm my mind I love riding my bikes, both and clear my head. Skiing is mountain biking and road cy- fun - the fresh air, mountain cling. I also love playing music - scenery and speed make it guitar and bass, as well as exper- so exhilarating. It makes me imenting with garageband. I have happy. Thankfully the rest of a guitar pedal addiction and en- the family love it too so when joy creating different sounds with borders reopen we will be these magic boxes. heading to the slopes. mean - having a low carbon footprint, nutrition and better taste in home grown food, doing things for others that they can enjoy, and lastly, simple things like fresh air and tap water, are more beneficial and greatest impact on health.

Appreciate what we humans have and do the things that allow you to be the best version of yourself.

MRS CAROL BATTRAM With travel options limited, I have instead developed the habit of a daily walk.

Over the last year, I have explored the city by foot and by boat.

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Diving and photography for me! Being under the water and able to witness the amazing life on the coral reefs is a very special experience. Getting to see a new sighting for the first time whether it is a whale shark or Shaun the sheep ( a 4mm nudibranch) are exciting memories that will stay with you and fun to talk about with fellow divers. I should also give a plug to aquabiking! A full work out on a bike in water - brilliant fun!

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I always carry a bag, and usually end up at a market or favourite stall - which leads to a fair amount of experimental cooking and far less food packaging. Sometimes I'm lucky enough to walk with friends, but early morning forays are reserved for birdsong and newscast from the BBC.

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Re-Mixing Classes in Primary Carol Battram, Primary Assistant Principal, Learning and Welfare

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e are now starting the process of re-mixing some classes for the 2021/22 academic year.

year, and not always in a positive way.

The outcome of our many discussions should result in Given the number of arriving and departing families broadly balanced classes that represent our diverse and each year, we always need to re-balance our classes as inclusive Patana community. By putting our values at the the cohort moves up through the school. centre of this process, we intentionally seek to balance gender, nationalities, languages and specific needs Over the next three years, we will roll out some step across the whole cohort. by step changes so that classes are eventually re-mixed every two years. This means that from the end of the 2023 Students demonstrate different skills, talents and starting academic year onwards, cohorts will be re-mixed every points when they join our school and we aim to support two years instead of the current three years. them all not only to make progress, but also to become ethical and informed Global Citizens along the way.

We will still mix classes going from Nursery into FS1, FS1 into FS2, and FS2 into Year 1 as there is always an inWith change comes excitement and new beginnings crease in the number of new students and therefore class- but also, for some, disappointment. We cannot expect a es at the end of those years. child to bring the same balanced perspective as a parent or teacher when looking at their new class. All that they Class-mixing is a complex and lengthy procedure, and may see is a missing name. we work very hard to ensure that all students are placed in the most appropriate class. We take into account a When we reach that point in the year, and your child long list of variables, but our priority is to make sure that decides to express their disappointment in no uncertain every child starts the year with one secure and positive manner, we ask that you support the school’s decision friendship. making process. It may take your child some time to regain their equilibrium and you may even find yourself unWe want our students to find positive learning partners der pressure to ‘fix the problem’ for them. in every class, and to be open to making new friendships alongside some long established bonds. Students in Years From long experience, most anxieties start to lessen 3 and 6 are asked to be part of the process and a sep- once they are given time and space to see the many posarate letter will be sent home soon, giving those families itives that accompany change. Most remaining concerns some additional guidance. will evaporate by the end of the first day back in school.

Year group and specialist teams will have looked long We encourage students to think about which friendships and hard at every new class grouping, in consultation with have remained in the healthy zone for most of the year; the Primary Leadership Team. to reflect on how each friendship makes them feel. Is the friendship supportive, respectful, and equal?

I hope that most of our planned transition activities will go ahead but we will prepare for both in-school and CSL Some friendships do not stay in the healthy zone, and options for later this term. These will be shared via our northis can be hard for students to recognise. It is not uncom- mal year group communications – either the Year Group mon for group dynamics to hold great sway over a child’s Newsletter or CSL blog.

YEAR BY YEAR ROLL-OUT FOR CLASS MIXING

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2021 going into 2022

FS2 > Year 1

Year 2 > Year 3

2022 going into 2023

FS2 > Year 1

Year 2 > Year 3

2023 going into 2024

FS2 > Year 1

Year 2 > Year 3

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Year 6 > Year 7 Year 6 > Year 7

Year 4 > Year 5

Year 6 > Year 7

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Prize-Winning Young Pianists Pornphan (Orn) Banternghansa, Patana Parent

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ongratulations to Bangkok Patana’s two young pianists, Thanakrit (Punn) Tanompongphandh, 2L and Thanatcha (Tara) Tanompongphandh, FS1C on their accomplishments! Although they took part in the contests at the end of the year, the certificates have just arrived. Punn won ‘First Prize’ in the Young Musician Category for piano at the Grand Prize Virtuoso International Music Compe-

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tition in London. Punn was invited to performed at Royal Albert Hall but because of travel restrictions, decided to receive the certificate by mail.

Tara (FS1C) won the Gold Prize at the 2020 Bangkok International Piano Competition, Piano Adventure Book 1-2 category. There are only two gold prize winners from this category. Well done to our young pianists!

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Physical Education By Design

By Oliver Blundell, Head of Physical Education

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r Osborne (Curriculum Leader) and the rest of the Secondary Physical Education team are launching an exciting new experience for students in Year 7, 8 and 9 during Secondary PE CSL. The aim of PE by Design is to “allow students a greater choice of activity in each PE lesson and to engage in an activity that piques their interest”.

• Using minimal equipment,

Personalising the experience of CSL for students is one of the significant challenges, every student has a different set up at home and a different attitude towards what constitutes health and fitness. Some students are very well motivated to self-regulate their own exercise, whereas other students do require a little more help to achieve the minimum expectation of 30 minutes per day. “By increasing the choice for students, we are hoping to increase accountability”.

• Making time for exercise and organising their day,

When students graduate from school, it will be essential for them to find the intrinsic motivation to continue exercising on a daily basis and to stay healthy. Whilst our current situation in lockdown 3.0 is far from ideal in terms of Physical Education and physical activity, we would like to view this as an opportunity to provide students with the chance to learn how to equip themselves with important life skills, that will be vital for their well-being: • Being able to exercise at home,

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• Being disciplined to work up a sweat, • Being able to push yourself to keep going, even when it is feeling uncomfortable,

• Considering healthy, nutritious food choices, • Taking extended breaks from screen time to exercise.

Each Key Stage 3 PE lesson for students will start with registration and check-in with the student’s regular PE teacher, on camera on MS teams. Students will then select one of the four options available to them for this session. At the moment we will be offering live home workouts and yoga, theory and nutritional sessions and the chance to try out a mini research project (experiment) in PE. Students can independently select any option and explore their interests. We will vary the options and some selections will run over multiple sessions.

Basic equipment is recommended such as a Yoga mat, a towel, a water bottle, a positive attitude and smiling face on camera.

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The Mathematics Must Go On

Scott Tooley, Head of Mathematics

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he teachers in the Secondary School Mathematics Faculty are planning collaboratively to make sure that the students get a well-planned and consistent experience. OneNote combined with the use of MS Teams has been instrumental in bringing staff together and allowing a smooth lesson delivery experience for all the students.

Some students in Year 9 this week were reviewing work done previously on solving linear equations. Retrieval practice is being built into the CSL experience to continue the good work already started in developing this pedagogical technique. The lessons include starters to get them going, main lesson content delivered live to the students with onscreen writing, question and answer sessions, independent work time and finally, plenary discussions and enrichment opportunities to make sure that the challenge

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is still there.

It remains very important to make sure that learning has taken place and to enable that students continue to be assessed in a variety of forms. Today’s lesson for these Year 9 students involved them, answering questions orally as they were posed by the teacher, completing an online set of questions and also putting solutions into a OneNote page that had been distributed to students so that the teacher can clearly see the work that they have done in order to provide individualised feedback. There are a whole host of ways in the students and teachers can get feedback, even during times of CSL and it is invaluable in continuing the learning journey for each student.

Thanks to Mrs Mcdonagh for letting us into your class.

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ARTS COUNCIL The Importance of Art Hsuan-Ling (Charlene) Chen 12C

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hile filling out my (I)GCSE option form in Year 9, Fine Arts was not a consideration, let alone a priority for me, since the idea of incorporating my hobby into an academic field felt intimidating. However, it was a risk worth taking. The two years in (I)GCSE fine art flew by in a flash and I vividly remember enjoying each project and looking forward to every lesson.

However, at the end of Year 11, I was baffled by the same dilemma I faced in Year 9 - whether to continue taking art or not. The IB programme is a much more specialised and advanced course compared to (I)GCSE, therefore being limited to only six subjects means that sacrifices must be made. I was stuck between pursuing my passion in the Sciences and the Arts since taking Art would limit me to only study one science course. Ultimately, I went with my heart and continued art after debating between the two options over the summer of Year 11. Whenever people ask me why I take art despite pursuing STEM, my answer is always “because I like it”. Although taking another science would allow me to broaden my understanding

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in the field, art provides other intrinsic skills that cannot be learnt elsewhere.

Take my sculpture for example. I wanted to make a 3D replica of a crow. Aside from the aesthetics to consider, the sculpture itself must be light enough to be supported.

There are no sets of instructions or rules on how to achieve this, just experimentation and creativity. Since I wanted to accentuate the details on the feathers, I was stubborn about working with polymer clay due to its ability to capture detail and its oven-bake nature. However, this clay is heavy, which meant that I had to build a light armature to reduce its weight and figure out how to construct it in a way that doesn’t smoothen the existing textures when holding the bird.

This project, like many others, required self-initiated problem solving and experimentation techniques that can be applied to all sorts of situations. Which has formed a strong foundation for my innovative and independent thinking when faced with challenges in other subjects.

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The Success of the Senior Dance Company Vallary Lokre, Head Dance Coach

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t has been quite a journey for our Senior Dance Company members - Didi, Maia, Maitri, Yeonsu, Shihyun, Elsa, Rie, Jessica, Angela and Sophie!! I would like to share a little about these Patana dancers and the reason why they have been successful at what they do and aspire to do.

We started off with three teams for the seniors. SDC 1,2 and 3. With time, I learnt that this structure and format did not quite work. Therefore a complete restructuring took place in December. It is important to note that this metamorphosis did not take place overnight. Rather, it was a slow process of learning and digesting a whole new set of expectations by a completely different coach (me) and developing a response to that. It does take time and it does take a lot of trial and error!

There are some clear indicators of the success of these dancers, how they met and in many cases exceeded my expectations.

COMMITMENT (THE STATE OR QUALITY OF BEING DEDICATED TO A CAUSE, ACTIVITY, ETC.) They show very high levels of commitment to their own dancing and towards their team and the responsibilities that come with that. The training can be rigorous and after a long school day quite taxing on the physical self but they show up, get changed and are more than ready to be put through a hard practice. Elsa Gautron, who is the youngest member of SDC, is also a member of JDC (Junior Dance Company) and also takes other ECAs with us every week. She has shown such a drastic transformation in her dance due to her commitment and focus!

lost my strength and I had to start again from square one.

With the support of my teammates and my coach, I'm slowly but surely regaining both my strength and confidence back!” - Kanitkanda (Didi) Mahathorn COMMUNICATION Communication is essential for the existence, survival and growth of any team or organization. I insisted from the very beginning that one could be a great dancer but their success in being part of a team or selective group depends greatly on how consistently and proactively they communicate with their coach and with their team members. In this case, I expect dancers to constantly communicate with me and respond to all communication I send out throughout the week. With a few initial hiccups, SDC girls quickly caught on and have been proactive in their communication whether it is about informing me about their absence in class in advance or responding to ideas I present to them on teams that then potentially develop into projects we take up. Angie and Sophie are involved in some wonderful student led groups like the SPECTRUM. They never fail to let me know in advance if they are to be even 10 minutes late to class which also happens only ever so occasionally!

“The SDC has been a great influence for me not only for dance but also my well-being. It has taught me how to be resilient and motivated to always do better in all aspects of life. Ms. Vallary, our new coach, is always striving for us to do better with the best emotional and physical support she can give us. Additionally the new structure implemented into the team allows me to improve especially within the comfort of my peers in which I feel “Being in SDC improved my strength immensely, and are all very supportive. The best part of dance is knowing it made me enjoy staying fit. However after quarantine, I I can rely on it in order for me to express and relieve myself.” - Angela Braun 10

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OPEN MINDEDNESS This group of girls have been very open minded about new ideas, styles, techniques, workouts, exercises, activities presented to them. Rie and Jessica may see themselves as ballet/contemporary dancers. Despite this, they have been open minded about the dance styles we primarily focus on and those being hip hop, jazz funk and open choreography. They also demonstrate an ability to be patient with themselves and understanding that a phrase learnt may not always feel great immediately. It needs to be digested in time, practiced and it eventually feels good to dance it.

CONSISTENCY (THE STATE OF ALWAYS HAPPENING OR BEHAVING IN THE SAME WAY:) Consistency is perhaps the one most important thing that we actually have control over that determines how close we get towards achieving our goals. Watch Didi, Maia, Yeonsu or Maitri and you can see consistency in action.

They embody this value in every single aspect of their dancing - intake of information, practice of new information, focus, passion, hard work and performance.

“I think the best part about being in SDC is that I get to improve my dancing with the support of the other team members. Being on the team has really helped improve “My experience with the SDC this year has been al- my confidence in dancing and I think that the activities ways engaging, fun but also appropriately challenging. and exercises we do have really pushed me out of my comfort zone. I’m really thankful that SDC has created an "As a dancer that has been in the BPS dance company environment where I feel comfortable to push myself and for the past two years, I began this year unfamiliar and un- improve.” - Maia Nguyen certain of the new company structure. However, spending these first two terms with the team and Ms. Vallary, I’ve “My experience with the strength training and stretchgotten comfortable with the way we coordinate and in ing was that I was able to push myself to become more fact, loved the open but intimate structure of the groups. flexible and strong, which reflected in my dance skills in Not only has it allowed me to become closer to some the form of balance, stamina, energy and my ability to people, but it has always challenged me to make active perform certain techniques. During the course of the dance steps for improvement. I am grateful to be a part of such session I have learnt not only about dance but also about a fulfilling, accepting community and am looking forward performance skills and how the core of performing it is to performing with everyone at the Dance Extravaganza.” about confidence and vulnerability. It is crucial to under- Rie Aiyama stand that the worst criticism comes from ourselves and not the audience and this mindset can compromise our dancRESILIENCE (THE CAPACITY TO RECOVER QUICK- ing. Overall, I have been able to enjoy all my sessions, LY FROM DIFFICULTIES; TOUGHNESS) whilst being able to notice an improvement as well with They have demonstrated this quality time and time again our new dance Coach Ms Vallary who has pushed me in whether it is with regards to personal difficulties or ones the right direction with her guidance and taught me how to they encountered in class. Resilience can be practiced become a better dancer not only in mindset and skill but when fundamentally we believe that we are undergoing also in passion.”- Maitri Jain a process of growth and that there will invariably be some We are so proud of how far these dancers have come. challenges but we have the ability to overcome them. Resilience comes from understanding the big picture of growth Special mention to Anantara Gibson who embodied all and not becoming a victim to the false negative stories our the above values but had to leave the company due to minds may tell us based on how we performed at a given some personal reasons. challenge or task. Resilience is the ability to keep moving If you are a young dancer and wish to be a part of forward. Who could be a better example than Shihyun!! the Senior Dance Company next academic year, make sure to talk to these dancers and get some useful tips and feedback!

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UNI COUNSELORS’ CORNER Finding Your “Unicorn” Qualities

Kevin Keller, Head of Careers and Universities Counsellors

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s a university counsellor, I am often asked: “How do I get into a ‘top’ university in the US?” After questioning the definition of a “top” university (that can mean different things for different people!) and reminding of the importance of fit, I usually ask them how they demonstrate four important characteristics: grit, tenacity, empathy and passion for learning. Universities at every level are looking for these traits to demonstrate admissibility.

education. Universities aren’t admitting students, they’re admitting graduates. They want students who will persist through graduation and make a positive impact in their classrooms and student organisations.

University admission officers in the USA aren’t simply ensuring students have a record of high academic achievement on their transcript, they’re looking for students who will be positive additions to their classrooms and campus culture. Highlighting these qualities will certainly make a student a stronger candidate for admission, as they demonstrate key factors for success in a rigorous academic setting.

activities, while students closer to submitting their application should be thinking about how to incorporate these traits and experiences into the 650-word application essay. Demonstrating your uniqueness or your “unicorn” qualities in the scope of these traits is indubitably impressive to admission officers and can be a crucial factor in the consideration of your application.

EMPATHY The ability to understand, share and be aware of the feelings and conditions of others and how it relates to your personal experience, empathy is an important trait Before writing their personal statements, students are of- to demonstrate on your university application. Sure, you ten overwhelmed by the thought of appearing unique to may have strong academic ability but are you aware of the most selective universities in the world when, in fact, the privilege that your education gives you? How will you they already are. As the 2020 winner of National Associ- use that privilege to improve the lives and experiences of ation of College Admission Counseling’s National School those around you?

Counselor of the Year Award, Brian Coleman, discussed in a recent article, every student is a “unicorn”, an inher- PASSION FOR LEARNING ently unique individual who should be celebrated and afWhy do you want to go to university? Prestige? A job? firmed equally.

Because someone else told you to? Or do you simply Every student has challenges, a life story and qualities have a love of learning? How to you absorb knowledge, that drive them to seek higher education. In short, life has think critically and what positive impact can you make already made you a “unicorn”. Every student can use this with the knowledge that you gain? personal journey to demonstrate these qualities, in their Younger students can begin thinking about how they own way and at their own level. demonstrate these traits through their actions, learning and

While this particular article highlights qualities to be highlighted in a US application essay, students also reGRIT: ceive guidance on the very different expectations for desGrit is defined as demonstrating courage or resolve and tinations like the UK and The Netherlands. Given the imstrength of character. A student can demonstrate this by portance of personal statement writing, our Careers and overcoming personal or academic challenges, learning Universities Counsellors spend many of our sessions with from them and building on that knowledge. How do you students developing strategies and discussing the best react to adversity? method to portray their “unicorn” qualities.

TENACITY Determination and persistence is important in higher

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University Offers

Teeranade (Win) Cheng University of California Davis, University of California Santa Cruz, Loughborough University, University of Manchester, University of Surrey, Coventry University and University of Exeter Electrical Engineering

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ongratulations to Win on his offers from the University of California Davis, the University of California Santa Cruz where he was offered a Dean’s Scholarship as well as Loughborough University, University of Manchester, University of Surrey, Coventry University and University of Exeter.

Win will be attending UC Davis to major in Electrical Engineering.

“I am planning to attend UC Davis, majoring in the fields of Electrical Engineer. The diversified environment along with my natural love for machinery made me interested in attending these universities and Davis in particular. “ “My extracurricular includes; badminton (both in and out of school), in which I spent multiple years refining and reaching my peak as State Champion in 2019. I enjoy chess, a mental sport for when I need my gears to start turning. Additionally, I also enjoy working with mini projects such as Arduinos in which I prototyped a 3D Maze Puzzle game and LED lights which functions by noise-recognition.”

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University of Auckland, New Zealand

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stablished in 1833, the University of Auckland is the largest and most comprehensive university in New Zealand. It is also the highest ranking university in the Times Higher Education global rankings in the country. There are five campuses hosting over 40,000 students, of which a full 31 percent are international students. The City Campus, in the heart of Auckland, is the main campus for students. There are eight faculties including the Law School and three research institutes. The University of Auckland has retained a place in the top ten of the international Times Higher Education (THE) University Impact Rankings 2021. The rankings measure how universities worldwide are performing against the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Additionally, Auckland regularly takes the Most Liveable City in the World top ten and is among the top 100 cities in the world to live in or visit during the COVID-19 era, according to a new global ranking.

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Primary Musician of the Month Khun Wallop Jearasatit T

he Primary Musician of the Month is a little different this month as it’s someone from our Patana Community. Khun Wallop Jearasatit is an instrumental teacher who teaches clarinet, saxophone and ukulele across the school.

ica, accordion and the piano along with several Thai instruments. You can learn more about Khun Wallop on Firefly here but he doesn’t mention that he also performed in the Thai film ‘A Gift’, three different love stories are linked together, and based on the music composed by HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

He also plays almost every instrument there is! In fact, he can play all the woodwinds, among brass instruments he He also has some great videos on YouTube that you can plays the trombone and tuba, he is working on his trumpet. listen to and enjoy here and here as well as the one that On strings he plays the ukulele, electric bass and double features Khun Wallop on many instruments below. bass, guitar and is working on the cello. Also the harmon-

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##182: How to be a Better Human M

any moons ago I was proud to say I had watched/listened to all the TED talks ever released. I used to listen to them everyday in the car to and from work. That was until the TEDx spin-off formed. Since then, the material they have published has exponentially grown and it, like many aspects of our digital diet, has outstripped the time I have available to consume their content.

I’d like to think there’s a TED talk for every aspect of our lives, I’ve never tested the theory, but I think the ‘How to be a Better Human’ collection curated at TED ideas may just be the place to verify my claim. Take a look at the site yourself and scroll down through the articles. I guarantee there will be a headline that catches your eye and/or resonates with something that is going on in your life right now.

Go on, I dare you to try…

Here are some that caught my

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Have a ‘better human’ weekend.

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Desert Island Discs With Simon Griffiths, Design + Technology Teacher

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his column follows in the style of the famed BBC podcast which features a celebrity every week – here we feature our own Bangkok Patana celebrities! What eight songs, one luxury item and one book would you take with you if you were stuck on a desert island?

Today Simon Griffiths, Design+Technology teacher, is stuck on a desert island.

MR GRIFFITHS, IF YOU WERE STUCK ON A DESERT ISLAND WHAT EIGHT PIECES OF MUSIC WOULD YOU WANT TO HAVE WITH YOU? Escape (The Pina Colada Song) – Rupert Holmes The Bottle – Gill Scott Open Up Your Door – Richard Hawley How Soon is Now? – The Smiths Wichita Lineman – Glen Campbell 5 Years Time – Noah and the Whale Brass in Pocket – The Pretenders

Listen to Mr Griffiths’ playlist here

International Velvet – Catatonia PICK ONE LUXURY ITEM YOU WOULD WANT TO HAVE WITH YOU. THIS ITEM MUST BE INANIMATE AND OF NO USE IN ESCAPING THE ISLAND OR ALLOWING COMMUNICATION FROM OUTSIDE. A monkey waiter on roller skates to serve me Pina Coladas WHICH ONE BOOK WOULD YOU WANT TO HAVE WITH YOU? The Dice Man by Luke Rhinehart Catch the real Desert Island Discs on BBC. Now that you are stuck at home, what are you listening to? Have a list of your own? Let us know! Contact SHKN with your favourites.

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