PARENT’S EDITION
Vol. 01, Issue: 02: February 2017
NURTURING GLOBAL LEADERS World Scholars
for the 2017 Global Rounds in Hanoi, Athens, and Cape Town, and, in due course, for the annual Tournament of Champions at Yale University in the United States. This year we will have teams of students representing Niva International School. Go Niva Go!
On February 21st, we had a guest speaker Amiee Watts, representing the Scholars Cup that brings together over 20,000 students in 50 countries every year. Our goal: to inspire in young people of all backgrounds a love of learning, a confidence in new skills, and a sense of global citizenship. Teams of students will participate in four events: Team Debate, Collaborative Writing, Scholar’s Challenge, and Scholar’s Bowl. Topics of exploration, from moonshot technology to the Testimonial from Aimee: “It was an absolute pleasure science (and art) of prediction, will be drawn from stopping by and seeing everyone's enthusiasm -- we're so this year’s World Scholar’s Cup theme, An Unlikely excited to welcome you all not just into our community of World. Scholars will have the chance to qualify scholars in Thailand, but from around the world!”
Planning for summer….study in the UK! Applications for Cambridge Immerse 2017 are open to students at Niva International School!
city through an abundance of activities.
And the good news, scholarships are available Cambridge Immerse is a unique two-week for Niva students!! For more information, residential educational experience that allows please see Mr. Jason in the Guidance Office! participants to gain an unrivalled insight into a chosen discipline, ranging from the arts to the sciences. Subjects offered include Computer Science, Medicine, Law, Economics, History and Engineering and many more. The academic programme is designed and taught by tutors from Oxford University and Cambridge University in an optimal learning environment that stimulates academic enquiry. And the carefully planned schedule ensures that the programme not only meets the academic needs of the participants, but also provides a unique insight into the university
Best in Academic Excellence: Gold Award (GPA 3.75 - 4.00) Mary Irene Itchayatikan (Irene), Gr. 1 Baramee Wanlopbanhan (Buun), Gr. 1 Nitchakhun Khamsrikaew (PP), Gr. 1 Sean Chaleekul (Sean), Gr. 1 Krittapas Yasena (Otto), Gr. 1 Thitirat Boonserm (Pingpong), Gr. 4 Pichaya Viwatassawin (Ming), Gr. 4 Wadjanapa Itthipoowadol (Kleis), Gr. 5 Chutikarn Kanchanaat (Ujean), Gr. 6 Milin Udomsaph (Milin), Gr. 6 Parisa Charoensook (Paris), Gr. 6 Tansiri Praditphonlert (Ninja), Gr. 6 Plaifa Tachapahapong (Pei-Pei), Gr. 6 Kunapas Sumpunwetchakul (Kimnite), Gr. 6 Bipasa Pradhan (Nanu), Gr. 7 Sanjana Subrahmanya (Sanju), Gr. 7 Yixian Isaac Tan (Isaac), Gr. 7 Parit Vacharaskunee (Peter), Gr. 7 Kulchat Harnchanpanich (Kaopunn), Gr. 9 Thanita Kaninanant (Palmy), Gr. 9 Punyapa Leephokanon (Angie), Gr. 9 Ploynapas Sirinuanchonaon (Ploy), Gr. 9 Narika Pramunwong (Moma), Gr. 9 Piruda Lertdetdecha (Dada), Gr. 10 Isabelle Yitong Tan (Belle), Gr. 10
Aeron Jan De Guzman (Aeron), Gr. 10 Cyrel Clark Licardo Leano (Cyrel), Gr. 10 Natasong Yuan (Natasong), Gr. 10 Kamolchan Tongthiraj (Moon), Gr. 10 Sireeporn Laohabutr (Name), Gr. 10 Nattamon Panichakul (Petch), Gr. 10 Kanyapat Taechapeti (Mimi), Gr. 10 Karitha Kongkasai (Bonus), Gr. 11 Puvis Thongthanomkul (Saab), Gr. 11 Arina Sangphadung (Phia), Gr. 11 Nutaya Pimolsaengsuriya (Beamy), Gr. 11 Nuttavan Teevaranone (Lek), Gr. 11 Melada Lertdetdecha (Mell), Gr. 11 Chanakan Rojanapenkul (Mimi), Gr. 11 Nuz Wattananaphakaseam (Peaky), Gr. 11 Maylin Cerf Catherine (Maylin), Gr. 11 Jakob Meyer Herman (Jake), Gr. 11 Hance Adriene Pesarillo (Hance), Gr. 11 Korawin Phagudom (Jazz), Gr. 11 Rinradee Sae Lao (Lily), Gr. 11 Atikarn Khemklad (Karn), Gr. 11 Pacharapus Khoomsyn (Tus), Gr. 12 Min Jeong Kim (Min), Gr. 12 Puttinart Krungkraipetch (Perth), Gr. 12 Somsri Dumrongruxsoontorn (Pingping), Gr. 12 Elamarie Carmel Mission (Carmel), Gr. 12
NIVA Post is an online newsletter showcasing activities and information about the school. For any inquiries or to submit articles, send an email to gabrielp@nivais.com. To submit photos, email the pictures to beme@nivais.com. This month features articles from the new group of students in Journalism Club. They will be handling the Niva Post from now on with the supervision of Mr. Gabe and Mr. Bem. Photos were chosen by the students and this month’s layout for now was done by Mr. Bem.
Football
The Parents vs The Teachers
JOURNALISM CLUB STUDENT EDITORS: Punyapa Leephokanon (Angie) Le Thao Chi Tran (Claire) Jakob Meyer Herman (Jake) Natasong Yuan Kamolchan Tongthiraj (Moon) Samiksha Subrahmanya (Sonu) Hyeok Jin Choe (Timmy) Aeron Jan Role De Guzman Ioru Yasuda Song Lee Lee ADVISORS: Mr. Gabe and Mr. Bem
An exciting event indeed was held on Friday, February 24th. After a long absence, the two teams came together and fought it out and the winner was…..The Teachers’ Football Team!! Although they were obviously exhausted, they still cheered with joy and celebrated the 6 – 5 win!! Well done teachers, maybe we will have uniforms for you for the next game!!
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
for MARCH
1 - Whole School Field Trip 2 - Open Boys Basketball + U13 Futsal 3 - G.3-4 ELD Drama Presentation 10 - Charity Run 14-16 - Q3 Exams 17 - Teacher In-Service 21 - Open Girls Futsal 24 - Open Boys Futsal 27 - U15 Boys Futsal 31 - SPTC
Powerful Youth Leadership By: Kamolchan Tongthiraj, Grade 10N David Charron, a co-founder and director of impact “Powerful Youth”, believes that young people can make a difference. He has been all over the world but he was impressed with Niva in particular. On February 21st, when asked “Who is a leader and why?”, a student answered “Me, because everyone can be a leader”. Dave smiled and replied “Thank
you”, before he began to lead the 10th and 11th Graders through a Leadership Workshop. Through the activities, students made decisions and followed through with their plan as they worked as a team, and learned to adapt, communicate, and understand each other better.
Exercise Wednesdays Morning exercising is what we do every Wednesday morning at the flagline; all students and teachers participate and have fun! People volunteer to take charge of it, they prepare the songs and dance moves, and the students follow along. This is done so that we can have a fun time while we exercise in the morning, making us feel refreshed and ready to start the day. Students say that they had fun trying to follow the people guiding them and they enjoyed dancing with their friends. Morning exercising adds more color to each student’s day and students and faculty agree that it makes for a more productive and enjoyable day! By: Punyapa Leephokanon (Angie), Grade 9N
Once Upon A Time Once upon a time, both grade 4 homerooms each collaborated to write their very own fairy tales with the intent to present them to lower grades. Tailoring creative characters, armed with their enthusiasm, the students visited kindergarten on February 21st. They performed with enthusiasm, dedication and leadership, bringing home with them yet another exceptional experience, while, at the same time, leaving our little ones in kindergarten with the memory of a funny and colorful encounter. By: Mr. Philippe Burelle
More photos online HERE!
Nursery & Kindergarten Field Trip Our Nursery and Kindergarten students learned many things about sea life during their field trip to Ocean World on February 24th. Ocean World is the largest indoor ocean park in Asia and many of the sea creatures and animals from around the world are
found there. The students were priviledged to experience the wonders of the sea. They also witnessed the penguin show, enjoyed a shark-feeding show, and experienced walking through a glass tunnel that was surrounded by live sharks and exotic fish.
More photos online HERE!
Cultural Field Trip
This was the first cultural field trip in NIVA and is very important to teachers and students. Students go there and study and learn about Thai culture. The Field trip was held on February 7. This day, students who received a GPA higher than 3.75 received a reward to go on a cultural trip. The Thai cultural event was located at Chandrakasem Rajabhat University. Students learned about the different types of food that King Rama 9 loved to eat, including the variety of spices and flavors. They also learned how fabric is decorated.
Mrs. Garshashbi informed us about the Thai culture, while Mr. Freddy helped and supervised the students. The students followed the instructor from the beginning until the end. After the tour, all the students returned to the school. At that time, we asked some students to share their opinions about the trip. And they said, “This was a good experience and I want to go again!!” This field trip was successful for all students who went on the field trip, especially the foreigners who weren’t familiar with Thai culture. By Hyeok Jin Choe (Timmy), Grade 11N
More photos online HERE!
Camp for Grades 1-3 On February 3-4, 2017, students from Grades 1-3 of Niva arrived at Charliena Resort, Nakon Pathom, to enjoy their two days and one night camp. Charliena is surrounded by nature, varying from a lotus pond, orchid garden, and endless rows of trees along its perimeter. When asked about the elementary students of Niva, Ms. Vanna, the resort manager, was pleased. “Teachers took great care of the kids, every child was always within their eyesight and in one big group. Also, and the kids remained within the limits that teachers had set for them.” There, the kids visited Chulalongkorn University’s Museum of Natural History, enjoyed the activities arranged by teachers at the resort, and visited a cow farm before heading back. By: Kamolchan Tongthiraj (Moon), Grade 10N
More photos online HERE!
Middle School Camp Middle school camp 2017 was hosted in the natural beauty of the SuanSaiYok Resort in Kanchanaburi on February 2nd til the 4th. This year’s middle school camp was full of fun and joy. All teachers and students enjoyed various events and activities ranging from cave tours and sports activities to a walk rally through an Adventure Park. Also we had lots of fun during the camp-fire, the most fun event at camp. All of us can truly say that this year’s middle school camp was the most special and valuable experience! By: Song Lee Lee, Grade 8N
More photos online HERE!
This month’s
Highlight Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love for your fellow friends. This year’s Valentine’s Day was nothing short of a spectacular celebration of love. Grade 11 handed out slips of paper so that students may request songs to be sung to their special valentines along with beautiful roses and delicious treats that were provided by Grade 12. Grade 11 had the honor to travel from class to class to sing the requested songs to each valentine. Their performances carried smiles everywhere they went. While eating their lunches, students were serenaded with amazing performances from Earth, Bond, Bonus, Oliver, Carmel, Make, Pok, Diamond, and Ioru. May next year’s Valentine’s Day be just as amazing! By: Jakob Meyer Herman, Grade 11G
More photos online HERE!
Music Challenge Niva’s Dance Troupe and Pop Band partook in the “KPIS Music Challenge 2017: Singing, Band, and Dance Contest.” The contest was on Friday the 24th of February, a highly recognized music competition, which involved participation of about 20 schools around Thailand. The audience was wild with hand waves and clapping as they cheered for NIVA’s first performance. The High School Pop Band “Diamond is Punk”, performed the song Sunday Morning by Maroon 5. After the lively band and singing contests, the dance competition began. NIVA’s dance troupe went in a “Joker” theme which tantalized the viewers with the haunting tunes and synchronized movements. With the crowd on the edge of their seats, all the “Jokers” were killed as “Batman” emerged in the finale of the song, along with a burst of clapping and whooping from the audience. Although NIVA did not win the challenge, it was a memorable experience and our performances made certain other schools will not forget us. By: Natasong Yuan, Grade 10G
Niva’s Got Talent 2017 By: Jakob Meyer Herman, Grade 11G Gifted and Talented students are anything but few and far between in the halls and classrooms of Niva International School. The school body was thrilled and amazed by the performances of Niva’s most talented students. From the absolutely energetic band performance from Chopin, Pok, Perth, and Ford to U - Jean’s tranquil piano performance, these students proved that they are much more than what they appear to be. But the students were not the only ones who proved
their worth; Mr. John’s and Mr. Freddy’s air guitar skills surprised everyone. Mr. David stunned the crowd as the lead singer of his Grade 10 band. First place went to Aaron’s beautifully jaw dropping piano performance. Second Place went to Ioru’s rhythmic and daring drum solo. Lastly, third place was won by the Grade 9 boy band. Although not every performance could be considered the very best, they are nothing short of great works by talented and brilliant students.
Track and Field Medalists
Boys 60 Meter Dash Under 9 Boonsanay, Chayapon Wafula, Shane
Girls 60 Meter Dash Under 9 Udomsaph, Alina
Boys 400 Meter Run Under 9 Buga-ay, Joseph
Girls 400 Meter Run Under 9 Sjurseth, Natalie Junpunya, Pimpitcha
Boys Triple Jump Under 9 Boonsanay, Chayapon
Girls 80 Meter Dash Under 11 Kaewkulsri, Kayapat Sarethaveekul, Kullada
Boys Javelin Throw Under 9 Buga-ay, Joseph Wafula, Shane
Girls 500 Meter Run Under 11 & Girls Triple Jump Under 11 Viwatassawin, Pichaya
Boys 80 Meter Dash Under 11 Villoso, Rom Chobkitchakarn, Prin
Girls 4x80 Meter Relay Under 11 Viwatassawin, Pichaya, Kaewkulsri, Kayapat Sarethaveekul, Kullada, Khamsrikaew, Nichanun
Boys 500 Meter Run Under 11 Maiocchi, Austin Villoso, Rom
Girls 100 Meter Dash Under 13 Carganilla, Areeya Suvitchaya, Veerachit
Boys 100 Meter Dash Under 13 Alavi, Sebastian
Girls 600 Meter Run Under 13 Suvitchaya, Veerachit Carganilla, Areeya
Boys 600 Meter Run Under 13 & Boys Triple Jump Under 13 Vacharaskunee, Peter Alavi, Sebastian Boys Shot Put Open & Boys Discus Throw Open Yang You, Tae
Health Class with Mr. Anthony
On Thursday, February 16th, a special appearance was made in the Grade 9 health class. Mr. Nathan Anthony, the CEO of Niva, came in for a scholarly speech about the importance and development of love and relationships over the course of a person's life. The students were kept interested and focused, often raising their hands to answer questions and delve deeper into the topic. When asked about their feelings towards this presentation, several students said it was ‘very interesting’ and they ‘enjoyed it very much’. It was the first time the students got to discuss this important topic openly as they progress into maturity. It was a memorable experience for all of us. By: Claire Tran, Grade 9G
NIVA Alumni Success Stories NIVA Alumni Showcase
Sathita Amnuayskul (Chompoo), IGCSE class of 2006, Student Government President of 2005-2006 The NIVA alumni highlight for this issue is one of our brightest graduates, Chompoo, who works as a Customer and Sales Support Specialist at Google’s regional offices in Singapore. Chompoo graduated with a degree in BioNano Engineering from Chulalongkorn University and got a job at Thomson Reuters as a technical support specialist even though her university training was not in a technical field. “Thomson Reuters looks for bright and capable people and trains them to their advantage and I was willing to take that challenge and now it is Google. I was also the SG president at NIVA when I was graduating in 2006; it was a life changing opportunity.” says Chompoo. “Don't limit yourself to what you know and what you learned, explore! Give yourself a chance to advance in everything that opens up for you . You never know what heights you can reach.” Quoted in her words. Fun fact 1: A lot of people think I am American because of my accent. Fun fact 2: I was not always sure that I would make it to such heights but my education and my attitude, to be the best, springboarded my ability to rise.
NIVA Alumni Mention Do Dinh Trung graduated from Niva in 2014. He recently performed in our Niva’s Got Talent and played his electric guitar. During his time at Niva, he would often travel to Japan on a contract to perform with his band. Trung is now a student at Mahidol University and majoring in Computer Science.
From the recent trip of Mr. Anthony and Ms. Nikki Reported by: Marie Kishi, Senior
NIVA’s BEST for the month of FEBRUARY 2017 Best
By: Aeron Jan de Guzman
Grade Point Average (GPA) Pacharapus Khoomsyn (Tus), Senior
Best Basketball Players
Alex and Earth for Boys Basketball
Sydney and Sumai for Girls Basketball
EXTRA! JUST FOR FUN:
“Best Electronic Dance Music (EDM) Producer” Kittibodee Jatuchai (Porsche), Gr. 10
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