Contents Page 6: Quote from the Founder Page 7: Message from the Head of School Page 8: School Governance Structure Page 9: Office and Support Holon Page 10: Kindergarten and Elementary Holon Page 11: Secondary School Holon Page 12: Nursery and Kindergarten Page 19: K3 Graduates Page 31: Elementary Page 45: Middle School Page 56: High School Page 69: Seniors 2016 Page 79: Whole School Picture Page 80: August Activities Page 88: September Activities Page 108: October Activities Page 118: November Activities Page 132: December Activities Page 142: January Activities Page 146: February Activities Page 162: March Activities Page 172: April Activities Page 181: May Activity Page 182: Advertisements Page 196: Student Government officers and Representatives Page 198: Yearbook Staff and Acknowledgements
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Long Live the King 5
This year’s Inspirational Quote from the Founder
Those who fear changes also fear innovation and progress. As the world is fast changing, the old order will eventually cease and a new order will become a way for survival and prosperity. Education today needs to come out of the old world and old ways to new ways to usher in the new world.
~Nathan Anthony~
Founder & CEO NIVA International School
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You can try to quantify NIVA With photos and paragraphs And pictures and poetry,
Message from the Head of School
But it doesn’t capture the spirit Of love, happiness, and warmth That is NIVA. But if we must try, This year’s Talon exemplifies that essence Of smiling students, Triumphant teachers, Supportive staff, Loving leaders, And proud parents. Their snapshots are wonderfully spread And splashed across the pages Bringing smiles, laughter, a tear (maybe two) To us all of what we had together. Let us remember to remember That life is how we make it, And that this yearbook is a testimony To that idea and to our own memories Of what we accomplished. With much love to everyone here at NIVA,
~Mr. Jon~ Head of School
NIVA International School
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School Governance Structure
Nathan Anthony CHAIRMAN
The NIVA Executive Board (NEB) The NIVA Executive Board consists of the Chairman, Head of School, Business Manager, Elementary Coordinator, and Nursery and Kindergarten Coordinator. The NEB creates educational, business, and operational policies and provides direction for school culture and organizational goals. It ensures that the NIVA Stakeholder School Board endorses all student-learning policies and the Administration implements them.
Jonathan Just Head of School
Nathan Anthony Chairman
Adam Kahan Elementary Head
Irene Anthony
Jason Anthony
Kindergarten Head
Business Manager
The NIVA Stakeholder School Board (NSSB)
Darane Janyajarasporn
Malinee Toomsap
Secondary Parent Representative
KG Parent Representative
The NIVA Stakeholder School Board consists of representatives from NIVA’s parents, students, teachers, staff, and alumni. The NSSB endorses student learning policies presented to them by the NEB, oversees the overall school experience for all stakeholders, and shares stakeholders concerns to the NEB. The NSSB helps in the development of the school’s vision, mission, and school-wide student learning goals. It also helps review student achievement, student safety and security, the school environment, food quality, student and parent services, etc.
Eugenia Maiocchi Elementary Parent Representative
Stinder Narula President
Jidapa Prayoonrat Alumni Representative
Jittiya Charoenjai Staff Representative
Janet DeGuzman Teacher Representative
Simran Kayasatha Student Representative
The Administration Jason Anthony Business Manager
Jonathan Just
Pornthip Uaatthakarn
Head of School
Chief Accountant
Adam Kahan
Alex de Guzman
Elementary Head
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IT Manager
Irene Anthony
Nisakorn Niamhom
Kindergarten Head
Resources & Industry Manager
The Administration is comprised of the Head of School, the Business Manager, the Chief Accountant, the IT Manager, the Resources & Industry Manager, and the level division heads. It oversees the entire operation of NIVA by ensuring that all Holons (departments) of the school carry out their functions efficiently, effectively and professionally. It carries out policies written and endorsed by the Governing Boards, ensures that NIVA provides a high quality of education and services and enjoys a positive appraisal from all its communities. It is also responsible for the business success to support all its school improvement plans and to maintain an effective set of staff by ensuring their wellbeing.
Office and Support Holon Mr. Jason
Office Holon
Business Manager
IT & Media Holon
Ms. Tak Registrar
Ms. Nok
Ms. Nan
Chief Accountant
Reception / Marketing
Mr. Alex IT Manager / Systems
Ms. Preme Reception
Mr. Bem
Ms. Apple
Graphic Designer / Photographer
Resources & Industry Manager
Industry Holon
Ms. Nual Accounting-AR
Mr. Kwan Liason Officer
Dr. Stephne
Ms. Ya
Assistant Principal
Accounting-AP
Ms. Nana
Support Holon
Canteen Chef
Ms. Kong Canteen Chef
Ms. Saow Canteen Chef
Ms. Wen Nurse
Mr. Win Canteen Chef
Housekeeping Holon
Ms. Fon
Mr. Sa Bye
Librarian
Canteen Chef
Ms. Suki Bookroom Staff
Ms. Aom NIVA Mart / Coffee Shop
Mr. Pom Canteen Chef
Security Holon
Ms. Fon Head Maid
Ms. Kulap Maid
Ms. Pen
Ms. Chaw
Maid
Maid
Mr. Narukamon
Mr. Suntorn
Guard
Guard
Ms. Khin Maid
Mr. Sayan Ms. Hippy
Guard
Maid
Ms. Am
Ms. Aoy
Maid
Maid
Mr. Kowit Guard
Mr. Withun Ms. Wanwisa
Ms. Kyi Thein
Maid
Maid
Guard
Mr. Aung Guard
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Kindergarten & Elementary Holon Ms. Irene
Nursery Holon
Nursery and Kindergarten Principal
Kindergarten Holon
Mr. Adam Elementary School Principal
Ms. Latifah
Ms. Jolly
Nursery Homeroom
Nursery Homeroom
Ms. Irene Kindergarten 2 Homeroom
Ms. Jun Kindergarten 3 Homeroom
Ms. Denisa Kindergarten 3 Homeroom
Ms. Jang Kindergarten 1 Homeroom
Ms. Sine
Elementary Holon
Nursery Assistant
Ms. Grace Kindergarten 1 Teacher
Ms. Anna
Ms. Ice
Kindergarten Assistant
Kindergarten Assistant
thai Language Holon Ms. Leesa Ms. Sneha
2nd Grade NIVA Homeroom
2nd Grade GRYPHONS Homeroom
Ms. Maria 1st Grade Homeroom
Mr. John P. 3rd Grade NIVA and Humanities
Ms. Beau
Ms. Ni
Grade 3 Thai Language and Culture and 5th Grade Thai Language and Culture
1st & 2nd Grade Thai Language and Culture
Ms. Prima 3rd Grade GRYPHONS and STEM
Ms. Janet Elementary ELD
Ms. Maam Grade 2 and 5 Thai as a Foreign Language, and Grade 4 Thai Language and Culture
Mr. Kevin 5th Grade GRYPHONS Homeroom
Chinese Language Holon
Ms. Marlar 5th Grade NIVA Homeroom
Electives Holon
Mr. Philippe 4th Grade Homeroom
Support Holon
Ms. Gretchen
Ms. Fang
Kindergarten to 5th Grade Music
Elementary Chinese
Ms. Sneha Elementary Art
Ms. Tang Kindergarten Chinese
Ms. Wen
Mr. Philippe Elementary Art
Ms. Mae
Librarian and Elementary Registrar
1st to 5th Grade Music
Ms. Lulu Kindergarten and Elementary PE
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Ms. Fon
Nurse
Secondary School Holon The English Language Arts Holon Mr. Jon Just
The S.T.E.M. Holon
Head of School
Mr. Jason 6th Grade English and 9th Grade English
Mr. David C. CI Coordinator, 7th Grade English, 10th Grade English, and 11th and 12th Grade ELD
Mr. Adam
Mr. Horst
Mr. rey
AP Biology
CI Coordinator, Physics, Calculus, Environmental Science and Pre-Calculus
9th &10th Grade Integrated Science 7th Grade Science
Mr. Matt 7th Grade English
Mr. Sam 8th Grade English, 11th Grade English, 8th Grade ELD, and 12th Grade English
Ms. Prima
Mr. David W.
7th Grade ELD
7th Grade Math, 8th Grade Math, and Business Math
Ms. Janet 6th Grade ELD and 10th Grade ELD
Ms. Savetta Middle School Science 6 & 8, Chemistry, and Biology
Mr. Freddy
The P.E. Holon
6th Grade Math, and High School Maths for Grades 9, 10, & 11
Mr. Ivan
Ms. Fon
Ms. Marlar
ELD Teacher
Librarian
9th Grade ELD
The Liberal Arts Holon Ms. Ploy Lab Assistant
The Philosophy Holon Ms. Lulu
Mr. Pom
9th and 10th Grade PE
CI Coordinator and PE 6th -12th Grade
Mr. Jon Rolt Ms. Ambika 7th Grade Social Studies, Accounting, and Marketing
Mr. Matt CI Coordinator, Guidance Counselor, Leadership Advisor, Values, and Film
CI Coordinator, 6th Grade Social Studies, 9th and 10th Grade Social Studies, Human Geography, and Economics
Mr. Kevin
Ms. Charity
6th- 9th Grade Philosophy
Guidance Counselor and Values
Mr. Kevin Mr. Johan
Secondary School PE
Secondary School PE
Mr. Jason 8th Grade Social Studies
Ms. Charity Psychology and 7th Grade Social Studies
Ms. Wen Nurse
Ms. Ambika
Mr. Horst
Business Class
Mr. Adam
The Thai Language Holon
Leadership Advisor
Sociology
The Chinese Language Holon
Ms. Ni Leadership Advisor
Ms. Ardeth Special Needs Teacher
The Performing and Fine Arts Holon
Ms. Phao
Ms. NiOrn
7- 10th Grade Thai as a Foreign Language
CI Coordinator, HS Thai Language and Culture
Ms. Fang CI Coordinator
Ms. Tang Secondary School Chinese
The I.T. Holon Ms. Gretchen CI Coordinator and Music 6th -12th Grade
Ms. Beau
Ms. Ni
8th Grade Thai Language and Culture
11th Grade Thai as a Foreign Language and 12th Grade Thai
Mr. Alex Ms. Mae Music 6th - 12th Grade
Ms. Eli Art 6th- 12TH Grade
Ms. Maam 6th Grade Thai as a Foreign Language
CI Coordinator
Mr. Bem HS Information and Technology
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Nursery
Parith Kuttangwuttana Nickname: Jaguar
Nakhun Chakorngowit Nickname: Khun Khun
Gian Rafael Cordero Daborbor Nickname: Gian
Irwin Panichkarn Nickname: Icon
Peerapat Indrakamhaeng Nickname: Spec
Pon Treesirikasem Nickname: Jayden
Waiyamai Kitpraorn Nickname: Insee
Pittayaporn Chaleecheep Nickname: Eye
Aemphatsuda Siriphazwharagool Nickname: April
Kann Somsuk Nickname: Kiwi
Alanchakorn Pornpilipun Nickname: Porsche
Han Ge Su Nickname: Ruyi
Phalat Thanaprasertsuk Nickname: Arty
Anontavit Vesarucmavit Nickname: Nont
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Kindergarten 1
Gemma Hutchinson Nickname: Gemma
Donpicha Sumpunwetchakul Nickname: Kim Noey
Kedsareeya Saekok Nickname: Minnie
Lertphisidh Peslapunt Nickname: Papang
Ekkawin Sriprasert Nickname: Porsche
Pakin Thamissarakul Nickname: Ryuu
Surasan Buabud Nickname: Rapat
Elaura Burelle Nickname: Laura
Yi Feng Choo Nickname: Like
Jieana Lexi Role De Guzman Nickname: Iana
Ziming Huang Nickname: Samuel
Jiratch Intharasawan Nickname: Grammy
Sevakorn Jongpiemwattanapol Nickname: Ryu
Jinthicha Kiratinantaprecha Nickname: Jinnie
Kasinpoj Pattralungkarn Nickname: Sathu
Pariyakorn Pumkeaw Nickname: Lydia
Sahatsadon Puripanyo Nickname: Ryu
Nutt Thanaprasertsuk Nickname: Ang Pao
Phuwanop Tharadilokpat Nickname: Napat
Phuwapat Tharadilokpat Nickname: Nanon
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Kindergarten 2
Rada Baur Nickname: Sofia
He Cheng Nickname: He he
Suttha Chuengsatiensup Nickname: U-Jay
Aliya Hanpanich Nickname: Aya
Pin Ying Choo Nickname: Love
Wanlapa Jongjairak Nickname: Mint
Natphasut Krajangrat Nickname: Fifa
Thananpat Pairojkitthavorn Nickname: Yongmei
Phuprai Praisant Nickname: Bay
Nutt Prakongwong Nickname: Curfew
Evelyn Rolt Nickname: Eve
Supichapa Indrakamhaeng Nickname: Jet’aime
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Kindergarten 2
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Natthasamma Sinlapakantang Nickname: Sammie
Deekharat Sommano Nickname: Sandy
Suthera Tongsom Nickname: Nami
Sirinut Toomsap Nickname: Sam
Tyler Ung Nickname: Tyler
Yatadchapong Visetsomsakun Nickname: Marvin
Chacharnat Prawatyothin Nickname: Poon
Dakanda Naknan Nickname: Cha-Aim
Junseok Moon Nickname: Jason
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Ariyapas Bukarant Nickname: Home
Sean Chaleekul Nickname: Sean
Xin Cheng Nickname: Xin Xin
Min-Song Cho Nickname: Min-Song
When I grow up, I want to be a DOCTOR.
When I grow up, I want to be a TEACHER.
When I grow up, I want to be a SCIENTIST.
When I grow up, I want to be a PROFESSIONAL RACE CAR DRIVER.
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Buddharak Choopan Nickname: Por Por
Tawich Chounont Nickname: Bee
Iona Anatta Common Nickname: Iona
Apicha Donlanan Nickname: Kuboon
When I grow up, I want to be a BUSINESS OWNER.
When I grow up, I want to be a POLICE OFFICER.
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When I grow up, I want to be a SCIENTIST.
When I grow up, I want to be a FOOTBALL STAR.
Baramee Lnengarpong Nickname: Fuji
Thaninchote Panja-ananyot Nickname: Pun Pun
Natthapon Rongklad Nickname: Auto
Darren Rubellin Nickname: Darren
When I grow up, I want to be a PILOT.
When I grow up, I want to be a SOLDIER.
When I grow up, I want to be a CHEF.
When I grow up, I want to be a SOLDIER.
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Harit Samurmuan Nickname: Chitah
Ekburut Sopap Nickname: Hero
Warittha Sukonthachart Nickname: Ivy
Chatrak Surassawadee Nickname: Stang
When I grow up, I want to be a SOLDIER.
When I grow up, I want to be a DOCTOR.
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When I grow up, I want to be a DOCTOR.
When I grow up, I want to be a TEACHER.
Komrat Tarntaweewichien Nickname: Fu
Rathiwit Tantvsetsak Nickname: Ryu
Parima Viwatassawin Nickname: Mei
Wuttikorn Watcharapimonpan Nickname: Tinn
When I grow up, I want to be a FIREMAN.
When I grow up, I want to be a DOCTOR.
When I grow up, I want to be a PILOT.
When I grow up, I want to be a ENGINEER.
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Baramee Wanlopbanhan Nickname: Buun
Krittapas Yasena Nickname: Otto
Sara Zalgwski Nickname: Sara
Shane Wafula Nickname: DJ
When I grow up, I want to be a CHEF.
When I grow up, I want to be a POLICE OFFICER.
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When I grow up, I want to be a SECRET AGENT.
When I grow up, I want to be a DOCTOR.
Sirichai Pisachai Nickname: Tiger
Kamonluck Triyotee Nickname: Jomkwan
Sudarat Chiranonthira Nickname: Jia Jia
Firstname Lastname Nickname: Guitar
When I grow up, I want to be a PILOT.
When I grow up, I want to be a DOCTOR.
When I grow up, I want to be a DOCTOR.
When I grow up, I want to be a SOLDIER.
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Auranggoon Jantoranit Nickname: Auto
Siraviskon Foda Nickname: Hatim
When I grow up, I want to be a TEACHER.
When I grow up, I want to be a SOLDIER.
Phokawin Jairakkhwammetta Nickname: Win
When I grow up, I want to be a SOLDIER.
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Hassadin Tattaisong Nickname: Benjama
When I grow up, I want to be a PROFESSIONAL RACE CAR DRIVER.
Junyoung Moon Nickname: June
When I grow up, I want to be a PILOT.
Nuttapong Khamsrikaew Nickname: PP
When I grow up, I want to be a POLICE OFFICER.
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Mary Irene Itchayatikan Nickname: Irene
When I grow up, I want to be a BALLET DANCER.
Prima Sogthong Nickname: Pitta
When I grow up, I want to be a TEACHER.
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Piraya Sogthong Nickname: Peeya
When I grow up, I want to be a DOCTOR.
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Grade 1
Pattarawan Ang Nickname: Marlene
Chayapon Boonsanay Nickname: Harry
Priya Charoensook Nickname: Priya
Tzu Yao Chien Nickname: Henry
Peimai Joshua Dennis Nickname: Joshua
Kamolthip Hannirojrum Nickname: Lookmee
Phutanat Jacoby, JR Nickname: Happy
Thapanan Janyajarasporn Nickname: Kevin
Polthakorn Lertdetdecha Nickname: Pol
Preeyapat Pairojkitthavorn Nickname: YongHua
Wei Wei Xing Nickname: Wei Wei
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Thanadej Promploy Nickname: Sugus
Pawintita Kijkransangworn Nickname: Nudee
Urassaya Uchupaiboonvong Nickname: Nano
Kallayavara Shooruang Nickname: Dream
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Grade 2G
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Joshua Anthony Nickname: Joshua
Eion Joseph Buga-ay Nickname: Joseph
Min Ju Cho Nickname: Janny
Khavee Ekintumas Nickname: Keano
En Xin Liu Nickname: Ella
Pachara Pansata Nickname: Maggie
Aonsiri Praditphonlert Nickname: Jena
Sarah Thongprasoot Nickname: Earn
Tatchakrit Manusnon Nickname: Leo
Aya Miyamoto Nickname: Aya
Wanphansa Preecha Nickname: Sai-Parn
Pattharakorn Satharalal Nickname: PuPha
Yada Wattanachongkol Nickname: Grace
Poonnapop Wongprom Nickname: Cartoon
Grade 2N
Tinna Aroonwechkul Nickname: Fhasai
Thepthunthong Charoenpathompong Nickname: Ryo
Kunchaya Donlanan Nickname: Lita
Paphiket Karalai Nickname: Korn
Pawarisa Khanchanaat Nickname: Perth
Jakkapong Leesirisern Nickname: Earth
Kruekkul Nuadngam Nickname: Hero
Aaron Piyawattanametha Nickname: Aaron
Jan Jervis Villoso Rom Nickname: Janboy
Dorian Rubellin Nickname: Dorian
Kayakorn Sopap Nickname: Japan
Jiratchaya Thanomboon Nickname: Toey
Angela Ung Nickname: Angy
Zeifai Wang Nickname: Angela
Maphat Chakorngowit Nickname: Naii Naii
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Grade 3G
Areeya Mae T Carganilla Nickname: Areeya
Apipattravut Phanita Nickname: Gracy
Pavin Charoensook Nickname: Pavin
Warankron Raktapongpaisal Nickname: Weir
Nattida Manorassamee Nickname: Aimee
Pinyapach Sinlapakantang Nickname: Pinya
Nicholas Piyawattanametha Nickname: Nick
Natalie Sjurseth Nickname: Natalie
Chankacha Toomsap Nickname: Paul
Sarun Tuedic Nickname: Guy
Petra Utistham Nickname: Preme
Suvitchaya Veerachit Nickname: Yuki
Pimpitcha Junpunya Nickname: Lily
Kayapat Kaewkulsri Nickname: Im
Ryo Ocean Wakabayashi Nickname: Ocean
Elly Wu Nickname: Elly
Viyata Lantongsakul Nickname: Por-Jai
Pichayapa Songthong Nickname: Pretty
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Grade 3N
Marthina Anthony Nickname: Marthina
Pusanisa Aroonschai Nickname: Somza
Rachata Tobias Baur Nickname: Tobi
Thitirat Boonserm Nickname: Pingpong
Prin Chobkitchakarn Nickname: Prin
Nattaka Deesamer Nickname: Pat
Punchita Kittivorasawat Nickname: Punch
Chayapon Nonsee Nickname: Peace
Hoang Nam Pham Nickname: Man
Primrata Numkietiwongsa Nickname: Mew
Phimchanok Mukgard Nickname: Angie
Jirath Promploy Nickname: Guy
Kullada Sarethaveekul Nickname: Jny
Chatraksa Surassawadee Nickname: Stamp
Alina Udomsaph Nickname: Alina
Pichaya Viwatassawin Nickname: Ming
Natnaree Jairakkhwammetta Nickname: Hilin
Nichanun Khamsrikaew Nickname: Praykao
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Grade 4
Austin Maiocchi Nickname: Austin
Tamisa Aroonwechkul Nickname: Jan Jao
Thananya Boonsanay Nickname: Kanomsan
Karntida Choophan Nickname: Pim
Bruno Venicius Horta Nickname: Bruno
Panchapol Jarungkitkul Nickname: JJ
Maninthorn Jedtanaprakrit Nickname: Tan
Kittinat Orachunka Nickname: Totti
Photsatorn Wangsuphadilok Nickname: P.K.
Karij Wongpiyakul Nickname: Pup
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Grade 5G
Aritat Buncherd Nickname: Gun
Chutikarn Kanchanaart Nickname: Ujean
Thanapat Pairotkitthavorn Nickname: Young-Fu
Tansiri Praditphonlert Nickname: Ninja
Nathan Seung Jay Cha Nickname: Seung Jay
Parisa Charoensook Nickname: Paris
Pann Chobkitchakarn Nickname: Pann
Chunyanuch Ketsomboonsak Nickname: Huiling
Latima Khamklad Nickname: Looktarn
Vengkeng Meng Nickname: Keng
Bhuricha Prakongsang Nickname: Puyee
Kunapas Sumpunwetchakul Nickname: Kimnite
Milin Udomsaph Nickname: Milin
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Grade 5N
William G. Anthony Nickname: William
Peerapat Apipornsakul Nickname: Billy
Netra Deepak Nickname: Nicki
Yanisa Hemaruchatanan Nickname: Pinny
Pingpan Krutdumrongchai Nickname: Ping
Clyde Karol Licardo Leano Nickname: Clyde
Pabhinwich Manodham Nickname: Timmy
Lalada Sarethaveekul Nickname: Jwa
Pichamon Songthong Nickname: Title
Supisa Sukseree Nickname: Fah
Panisara Yimcharoen Nickname: Naey
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Plaifa Tachapahapong Nickname: Pei-Pei
Tisanaphas Yimjaroen Nickname: Chris
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Grade 6
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Kulchana Benyabhawongs Nickname: Sun
Gabriel Lorenzo Flores Ceballo Nickname: Gabby
Danusorn Chulathammakorn Nickname: Dol
Deesamer Supisa Nickname: Khim
Marion Galicia Nickname: Marion
Tarntipthanwa Jitchayanunkul Nickname: Benja
Similan Karnjanapen Nickname: Similan
Warin Kasemlonnapa Nickname: Son Son
Nattee Kittivorasawat Nickname: TeeTee
Ravin Lapupatum Nickname: Jiro
Natcha Manorassamee Nickname: Idea
Nutchaya Keeratiyakornsakul Nickname: Mild
Pattarapol Horsuwan Nickname: Arm
Supawat Horsuwan Nickname: Earth
Tita Matrot Nickname: In Arm
Munin Santijitrungrueng Nickname: Pink
Grade 6
Bipasa Pradhan Nickname: Nanu
Pathorn Preyaprawat Nickname: Pete
Krannithi Raktapongpaisal Nickname: Win
Abdullah Umer Saleem Nickname: Umer
Sanjana Subrahmanya Nickname: Sanju
Pawat Suthikulsombat Nickname: Win
Yaxian Isaac Tan Nickname: Isaac
Parit Vacharaskunee Nickname: Peter
Pipu Vacharaskunee Nickname: Patrick
Pasika Viwatassawin Nickname: Xin
Yueh-Hsuan Wu Nickname: Joey
Zheng Yang Wu Nickname: Yang
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Grade 7G
Tawan Aroonwechkul Nickname: Sun
Phuriwat Chotiranasak Nickname: Copper
Nathaniel James Cyr Nickname: Nathaniel
Phalichakarn Khaodee Nickname: Money
Puriyod Laohabutr Nickname: Nick
Tien Yi Lee Nickname: Teddy
Pataranid Mattapongsri Nickname: Dee Dee
Vengkheang Meng Nickname: Kheang
Kittiphat Nimitthanachote Nickname: John
Puri Tantiyagul Nickname: Kong
Mindha Nandakwang Nickname: Minnie
Pawarisa Rodjakhen Nickname: Dream
Phol Sansernpanya Nickname: Phol
Prinda Techaiya Nickname: Prim
Solatthika Roypromma Nickname: Nam-Wa
Viput Traikityanukul Nickname: Chin
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Grade 7N
Ekpawee Limcharoen Nickname: Bior
Artithaya Saikuea Nickname: Pom-pam
Minlada Preedakulphanit Nickname: Kaijawe
Nutchanon Nonthapiboon Nickname: Ken
Rasarin Piratwarathorn Nickname: Paper
Siwach Toprasert Nickname: Pan
Hikaru Yasuda Nickname: Hikaru
Aiya Sosannoi Nickname: An-Ant
Kittipong Nimitthanachote Nickname: Alex
Phatlapha Limthong Nickname: Amy
Song Lee Lee Nickname: SongLee
Natnicha Parinyanusorn Nickname: Moss
Phakkhaphon Pananta Nickname: Mick
Pudid Paosuwan Nickname: Pomp
Pornapat Supmee Nickname: Me-Mee
Pitipat Sacharoen Nickname: Earth
Supravee Srisathaporn Nickname: Ivy
Gorn Wannapailote Nickname: Gorn
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Grade 8G
Chane Bharinagul Nickname: Seng
Alyssa Camille T. Carganilla Nickname: Aica
Chanannetr Chanyasak Nickname: Kate
Kulchat Harnchanpanich Nickname: Kaopunn
Chonnakan Janyajarasporn Nickname: JJ
Thanita Kaninanant Nickname: Palmy
Kunanont Kanokmaneeporn Nickname: Yim
Sinivayad Limchareon Nickname: Saw-Oh
Chayanid Mattapongsri Nickname: Drive
Tanakorn Namngern Nickname: James
Rangsiman Nuadngam Nickname: Ford
Jimin Park Nickname: Jimin
Samiksha Subrahmanya Nickname: Sonu
Thitipong Thanansirichet Nickname: Moth
Bheesama Prakongsang Nickname: Khan
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Grade 8N
Phumwatchana Boonlue Nickname: Mark
Nadia Boonton Nickname: Nadia
Pokchok Chokpongpun Nickname: Pok
Marianne Marteine Galicia Nickname: Marteine
Kritlada Marie Guillo Nickname: Daisy
Navin Hemaruchatanan Nickname: Perth
Dollada Kasarn Nickname: Nadia
Punyapa Leephokanon Nickname: Angie
Ravisara Parinyanusorn Nickname: Mint
Patarakorn Pombuppa Nickname: Chopin
Narika Pramunwong Nickname: Moma
Sutida Puttisachon Nickname: Few
Kanokporn Sirinuanchonaon Nickname: Ploy
Nicholay Sjurseth Nickname: Nikki
Chalisa Wongthannasopon Nickname: Nene
Jin Woo Nickname: Jin
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Grade 9G
Aeron Jan Role De Guzman Nickname: Aeron
Jatuchai Kittibodee Nickname: Porsche
Sirada Kasemlonnapa Nickname: Lily
Patchara Kittiprapas Nickname: Petch
Sireeporn Laohabutr Nickname: Name
Tien En Lee Nickname: Allen
Pongpatapee Peerapatanapokin Nickname: Dan
Pann Puttharak Nickname: Pann
Sumaika Saleem Nickname: Sumai
Prima Sirinapapant Nickname: Nene
Sorrasich Srirattanawong Nickname: Matt
Kanyapat Taechapeti Nickname: Mimi
Pathamaporn Tuaijaroen Nickname: Mild
Panat Wareerinsiri Nickname: Titan
Tanakorn Wongsarakham Nickname: Tee
Panuchakorn Manodham Nickname: Amy
Pavit Trisoopasin Nickname: Diamond
Irin Vanitchaearntham Nickname: Irin
Natasong Yuan Nickname: Jiawei
Hao Zheng Nickname: Henry
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Grade 9N
Supanit Ton Nickname: Jinny
Isabelle Yitong Tan Nickname: Belle
Sirada Aitarnupartarna Nickname: Amy
Nittinun Boonyakida Nickname: New
Pusida Pingkarawat Nickname: AJ
Jiratchaya Veerachit Nickname: Yuri
Phanuwat Apipornsakul Nickname: Benz
Piruda Lertdetdecha Nickname: Dada
Charudech Jongcharoenkijkar Nickname: JaneDoe
Panwira Preedakulphanit Nickname: Yeye
Don Nilmongkol Nickname: Don
Parichaya Leartvichayagamon Nickname: Nippon
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Grade 9N
Natharika Pama Nickname: Anna
Nattamon Panichakul Nickname: Petch
Ching Lin Lee Nickname: Peipei
Yada Apipattarachai Nickname: Jah
Natthida Amnuayngerntra Nickname: Mint
Kamolchan Tongthiraj Nickname: Moon
Napat Thamakulangkul Nickname: Pan Pan
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Deedee Boonrodwong Nickname: In
Cyrel Clark Licardo Leano Nickname: Cyrel
Gulnicha Wongthanasopon Nickname: Lily
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Grade 10G
Kochapon Akkarapongdecha Nickname: Rapee
Hyeok Ju Choe Nickname: Joshua
Taweekiat Chan Nickname: Guide
Melada Lertdetdecha Nickname: Mell
Ryosuke Kubota Nickname: Yosuke
Sirinat Niyomsup Nickname: Beam
Gi Beom Park Nickname: Gi Beom
Hance Adriene Pesarillo Nickname: Hance
Nutaya Pimolsaengsuriya Nickname: Beamy
Peeh Pitakpongsutee Nickname: Peeh
Pattadol Puttasorn Nickname: Dollar
Chanakan Rojanapenkul Nickname: Mimi
Amitta Sangphadung Nickname: Dear
Nicharat Siripitakchod Nickname: Fang
Anchana Sonkaew Nickname: Kat
Chitchanok Suesattabongkoch Nickname: Jane
Nuttavan Teevaranone Nickname: Lek
Puvis Thongthanomkul Nickname: Saab
Chanon Yotsoontorn Nickname: Phai
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Grade 10N
Maylin Cerf Catherine Nickname: Maylin
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Hyeok Jin Choe Nickname: Timmy
Thanabordee Chiranuvat Nickname: Bond
Martin Oliver Galicia Nickname: Oliver
Vinvipa Hemaruchatanan Nickname: Pream
Sorawit Horsuwan Nickname: Art
Chayanon Janyajarasporn Nickname: Gino
Sirintra Kasemlonnapa Nickname: Lin Lin
Phalitchakorn Khaodee Nickname: Make
Atikarn Khemklad Nickname: Karn
Chadaporn Kosoncharoenporn Nickname: Bow
Sandra Leegumjorn Nickname: Sandra
Orakot Lertsawasdeekun Nickname: Som
Jessica Lieu Nickname: Jessica
Chonrasit Limcharoen Nickname: Boss
Nichapron Limpronpugdee Nickname: Jenis
Romerawin Limsatabodee Nickname: Titan
Grade 10N
Korawin Phagudom Nickname: Jazz
Natcha Prayoonrat Nickname: Patty
Duc Long Pham Nickname: Long
Thanita Sa ardsorn Nickname: Pun Pun
Arina Sangphadung Nickname: Phia
Ittichar Sangphadung Nickname: Fern
Pymm Sansernpanya Nickname: Pymm
Kalkidan Abebe Tafesse Nickname: Kali
Arpha Triwattana Nickname: Briony
P Watcharasin Nickname: P
Nuz Wattananaphakaseam Nickname: Peaky
Ioru Yasuda Nickname: Ioru
Rinradee Sae Lao Nickname: Lily
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Jiratchaya Amornsatitpan Nickname: Jijy
Chalita Areewijit Nickname: Fluke
Dome Bharinagul Nickname: Dome
Tharistri Charoenvasnadumrong Nickname: Finky
Napatsorn Cherdchuchart Nickname: Onnie
John Paul Cyr Nickname: JP
Somsri Dumrongruxsoontorn Nickname: Pingping
Andaman Kanjanapen Nickname: Forest
Pacharapus Khoomsyn Nickname: Tus
Nat Khunpanich Nickname: Nat
Min Jeong Kim Nickname: Min
Marie Kishi Nickname: Marie
Puttinart Krungkraipetch Nickname: Perth
Irin Lersitthawat Nickname: Mermild
Elamarie Carmel Mission Nickname: Carmel
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Grade 11
Maythavii Ninsai Nickname: Momay
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Kullanan Nuadngam Nickname: Nine
Nateethorn Pakapongpun Nickname: Beer
Sirasath Piyapootinun Nickname: Got
Siripatsorn Patchana Nickname: Tangmo
Napol Sornprom Nickname: Book
Chosita Sukseree Nickname: Ploy
Atiporn Tajornsombat Nickname: Mild
Penpicha Tavisaengsiri Nickname: Ploy
Kittawatt Taweesub Nickname: Flook
Nichapa Tritipparnich Nickname: Auey
Bhumirat Tuaijaroen Nickname: Max
Kasidit Wang Nickname: Benz
Sidhdanai Peslapunt Nickname: Thames
Suwannatee Warundhorn Nickname: Minnie
Xin chu Yu Nickname: Xin chu
Shann Yadav Nickname: Shann
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DO IT FOR THE MEMORIES
Seniors 2016
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Whole School SY 2015-2016
August Activities First Day of School
The school year started off with the flag raising by the President, Jessica, and the Vice President, Simran, new teachers were introduced, and orientations were held throughout the day.
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August Activities Fire Drill Fire drills are practiced throughout the year to ensure everyone’s safety in the case of an emergency.
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August Activities Bonding Camp
The Leadership Bonding camp was held over 3 days and 2 nights at Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy in Nakhon Nayok. The purpose of the camp was to allow each member of the leadership class to know each other more through activities. In this camp, everyone had to communicate, participate, lead, and work as a team.
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August Activities Bonding Camp
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August Activities Grade 11 reads to KG 11th graders from the philosophy class spent quality time reading to kindergarten kids.
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August Activities
KG Teddy Bear Picnic Day
Kindergarten students brought their favorite stuffed toy and presented them to class. After the activity, the students went outside for a picnic and shared their favorite food with others.
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August Activities
SG Induction Ceremony
INDUCTION CEREMONY: “A tribe is a group of people connected to one another, connected to a leader, and connected to an idea. For millions of years, human beings have been part of one tribe or another. A group needs only two things to be a tribe: a shared interest and a way to communicate.�
~Seth Godin, Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us
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August Activities Health Check-up
The yearly health check-up ensures that the students are healthy. The health check includes blood pressure, weight, height, blood test, eye test, and urine samples.
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September Activities Wai Kruu
Wai Kruu is a yearly tradition of the school to honor and pay respect to our teachers by giving flowers. Teachers also tie special strings on to the wrists of the students, signifying a unique bond between teacher and student.
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September Activities Elementary SG Election
The Elementary Student Government election was computer generated this year; and students clicked on their favorite candidate to be the new officers. The winners were Paris (G5) for president, Ninja (G5) for vice-president, Tan (G4) for secretary, and Austin (G4) for treasurer.
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September Activities High School Intramurals
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The high school intramurals started off with volleyball with each house doing their best to grab the top. The house with the most points by the end of the school year becomes the overall champions.
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September Activities Kindergarten Day Camp
The Kindergarten Day Camp is a NIVA tradition where students learn how to pitch a tent and do various camp activities throughout the day. They also get to sleep inside the tents during their afternoon nap.
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September Activities Nursery Make Edible Teeth
The Nursery students learned how to make edible teeth from apples, marshmallows, and peanut butter.
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September Activities Elementary Speech Choir and Drama The Elementary students practiced reading in their classes and then presented what they have practiced during their elementary assembly. The speech choir is composed of students from grades 2 and 3. It was followed by a drama performed by the grade 4 students.
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September Activities Field Trip to Thammasat University The High School Science classes took a field trip to Thammasat University to learn more about their lastest innovations. Real-word projects that were presented them gave them valuable insights.
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September Activities KG Reading Fairy Tale Books The Kindergarten chose their favorite fairy tale book to share with the class and tell more about the story. The students were excited to share with their classmates.
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September Activities Tail Catching and Frisbee One point for a tail! One point for a goal!
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September Activities KG Ballet
One of the new classes introduced this school year was the ballet class for Kindergarten. The girls were adorable in their tutus and ballet shoes. They learned proper ways to dance and did standard ballet routines.
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September Activities
KG and Elementary Fairy Tale Week
The Nursery, Kindergarten, and Elementary students dressed up as their favorite characters during Fairy Tale Week. The children enjoyed the many activities and plays presented that day.
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September Activities G6 Reads to G2
Students from Grade 6 presented their stories to Grade 2 as a part of their class project. They exchanged ideas and asked each other questions. It was a totally student centered learning experience.
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September Activities G5 Reads to KG
Kindergarten’s interactive storytelling lead by the 5th grade class. One sticker for every correct answer!
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September Activities Grade 9 Reads to G5
The Grade 9 class did some digital book reading by using their laptops and mobile phones to tell stories from ebooks. It was a different approach to using technology and telling stories to the younger kids. This was one of their requirements for philosophy class.
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September Activities G4 Presents Drama to KG The Grade 4 students prepared and presented a drama for the Kindergarten students at the Kindergarten playground where the KG students sat on the grass and watched. It was good exposure for the Grade 4 students in public performance.
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September Activities
Grade 3 Presents Drama to KG As part of Fairy Tale Week, the Grade 3 students presented their Dr. Seuss play to the Kindergarten students. The KG students enjoyed the play and they laughed at the comical antics of the characters.
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September Activities
Enfagrow A+ School Tour A visit from the Enfagrow A+ milk formula to give away some free products to the Kindergarten and Elementary students. They also presented some educational activities and presented some skits with their mascots. Some students also got prizes for participating in special activities.
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September Activities
D is for Dinosaur Ice Eggs The Nursery students were learning the sound of the letter “D” and had a few activities to help them identify the letter. The highlight of the activity was melting some “Dinosaur Eggs”. These were ice balls with a dinosaur toy inside. The kids poured hot water on the ice and watch it melt to reveal the dinosaur toy inside.
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September Activities Tae Kwon Do Class
The cute Kindergarten boys learned how to kick and war cry as their teacher taught them some Tae Kwon Do moves and meditation. Tae Kwon Do teaches discipline and self defense and also balances and keeps the body fit.
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October Activities Orphanage Visits NIVA
The orphanage “Friends for all Children� came to visit NIVA and play with the students. The school has been helping this orphanage and donating goods, money, and clothes to help these children have a better life.
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October Activities Pajama Day Activities One unique activity at school was the “Pajama Day�. The Student Government planned various activities related to sleep-overs where there were improvised pillow fights and other sleeping games. Who knew that pajamas were not only for sleeping? :D
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October Activities
Kindergarten Field Trip to the Science Museum A wonderful day for the Kindergarten students as they learned more about science during their field trip to the Science Museum. Lots of activities, fun, and learning!
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October Activities Grade 4 Storytime to KG
The Grade 4 students created story boards, which was another way to creatively tell stories by using illustrations. The Grade 4 created their own art and used paper and boards to make visual elements for their stories.
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October Activities
Elementary Parlor Games and Sports While the SPTC was going on, the Elementary students had some fun games organized by their very own Elementary Student Government officers. Lots of racing games with different variations were played. Everyone loved it!
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October Activities
Math Olympics for Hedgehog Day Different math games in olympic style format during the Hedgehog Day, or Math Olympics. Each house color competed with each other in solving math problems to advance to the next level until they finished all 4 stages of the race. The first house to finish wins the game.
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October Activities Halloween Celebration
On the last school day of October, students of NIVA transform themselves into different creatures of Halloween. Many of our students are creative in using recycled materials and create works of art that are both scary and amazing.
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October Activities University Visits
Various universities from the USA, Austrailia, Europe and other western countries visit NIVA to offer university options to students. They are given exposure to these programs so that they can plan ahead and make good decisions for their future.
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October Activities Teachers’ and Students’ Bonding Day This is one of the unique activities of NIVA which fosters teachers’ and students’ relationship by bonding together through activities, games and sports. It’s a good way to create good relationships and bridge gaps to help students gain confidence and be comfotable around their teachers. And also for the teachers to get to know their students on a more personal level.
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October Activities
KG Fruit Shakes and Smoothies
The KG students brought in their favorite fruit to make fruit shakes and smoothies. They either cut or peeled their own fruits and teachers assisted them in blending the fruits. It was a refreshing treat during their snack time.
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November Activities
Middle School Volleyball Intramurals It’s middle school’s turn to score for their respective houses! Starting again with volleyball, each house strove to rise to the top.
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November Activities
KG Vegetable Cooking Activity The KG learned how to cook tempura and suki dishes. Each student brought their own vegetables and were divided into groups. They had a special lunch because they cooked their own vegetables.
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November Activities
Student, Parents, & Teachers Conference This was a day where parents come to school and talk with the teachers about the grades and overall progress of their child. This foster communication between the parents, students, and teachers.
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November Activities University Visits 2
More universities from the USA, Europe, Australia and many other counties came for the second batch of visits to the school. This gave more opportunities for students to look at different programs. Some have signed up for summer programs and may join one of these universities.
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November Activities Seniors 2016 Presentation
The Senior Presentation is a NIVA tradition of performaces by the Grade 12 students. The purpose of the presentation is to let the school know more about them in a personal way. Each year, they come up with different performaces that matches each of their personalities.
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November Activities KG I Love Nature Day
The “I love Nature� day activity is focused on nature where the Kindergarten students go out and water the plants, pick up garbage and plant trees. Students learn valuable lessons in keeping our earth clean for the benefit of future generations.
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November Activities Nursery Blue Day
The emphasis of the lesson was to know all about the color blue. Students wore blue clothes and brought different blue objects to school. Some brought blue toys, others brought blue balls and balloons. The teachers also prepared lots of blue things and made activities around those colors.
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November Activities
ISAA Open Boys Volleyball Tournament Our team took home the trophy as the champions for the ISAA Open Boys Volleyball Tournament. The games were exciting and our team was well coordinated in executing their techniques in the game.
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November Activities Elementary Math Olympics
The math olympics for the elementary, full of great games, was fun and exciting! Who knew that math could be so much fun?
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November Activities Fire Safety Day
We had a visit from the Minburi Fire Department where they came and taught us fire safety techniques and also taught us how to put out a real fire. They guided us in doing fire drills properly and gave good solutions for what to do in case of a real fire. Students appreciated the lessons learned from the fire department.
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November Activities Loy Krathong
Loy Krathong this year was held on the 25th of November. The activities this year are “A Made-to-Wear Recycled Costume Contest” for grades 4 to 11 and a “Recycled Costume Decoration Contest” for grades 1 to 3. We won the second prize and were proud of this as we had worked hard on this. There was also a surprise in the opening of the ceremony, the foreign male teachers
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performed as characters of the Thai historical movie based on a true story, “Bang-Ra-Jan”. There were loud cheers of joy and fun. There was also Thai instrument performance by a few students from the elementary and secondary students. Then everyone made krathongs together till the event ended. ~by Kheang G. 7~
November Activities
KG and Nursery Loy Krathong
The Nursery and Kindergarten had a unique Loy Krathong celebration where the parents helped their children make “krathongs� and traditional Thai deserts. The parents and students were very happy to do activities together.
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November Activities Fashion Week
The fashion week made students feel like celebrities. The first fashion theme was patterns: where chosen students were selected to represent their class in a fashion show. The next theme of the week was “Punk Rock” where students wore things related to the genre. There were musical performaces and games for the ‘Punk Rock” theme. This was organized by the Student Government.
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December Activities
Nursery Various Cooking Activities Nursery students learned how to make Thai deserts, fruit shakes, and many other foods. The goal is to develp their motor skills by letting them do simple tasks that they can complete.
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December Activities Grade 11 Drama
The Grade 11 students performed a drama entitled “A Streetcar Named Desire�, which was based on the movie of the same name. The main actors were Carmel, Tangmo, and Tus. They were supported by the rest of their classmates. The actors did a great job portraying the characters and were very believable in their acting. We hope to see more of this next school year.
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December Activities Grade 10 Drama
The Grade 10 delivered a drama based on the Shakespearean Play, “The Taming of the Shrew�. It was a unique format as to give everyone a part, each character was played by multiple actors, so the story had lots of variety while maintaining the storyline. It was good how the students streamlined their characters to make them the same even with different people behind them.
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December Activities
KG Father’s Day Celebration and Painting The Kindergarten celebrated Fathers’ Day by giving tribute to their dads. They sang songs and gave flowers. Some dads couldn’t hold back their tears as they were touched by the sweet gesture of their children. After the program, the students and parents went to paint the kindergarten wall. It was a beautiful sight to see as fathers and children worked together.
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Elementary Go Green for Dad The Elementary students went to plant trees through the help of the PATT Foundation for the Father’s Day celebration at Suan Sri Nakorn Kuenkhan Park, Phra Pradaeng, Samutprakarn. PATT Foundation aims to deliver environmental education programs providing children, future stewards of the planet, with fun, interactive and experiential activities allowing them to comprehend easily and cost-efficiently reduce their negative impact on the earth and have fun at the same time, building a GREENERECO-logical Future!
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December Activities MS HS Field Trip at Mangroves
The 5th of December is the King’s birthday which is also Father’s Day in Thailand. The special day that reminds me one more time how much my father is valuable and precious to me. This year, NIVA decided to go to plant mangroves in Samutsongkhram province. This is one of the King’s projects. Before the tsunami happened, some people could survive because mangrove forest blocked the flood for them. Mangrove trees live in sea water so they could absorb a lot of water, so the situation didn’t get worse. So planting mangrove trees is not only for us, but also for the next generations.
~Gibeom Park: Grade 10G
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Muay Thai Demonstration and Tips A demonstration of Muay Thai skills from female Thai Champion, KWANJAI SOR TAWANRUNG. She did over 100 fights around Thailand and other fights in Japan and Singapore in a mix of Professional and Amateur rules. She gave a demonstration with her team here at school and also taught some self-defense techniques to our students.
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December Activities
Nursery Field trip to Kidzoona The nursery was treated to a fun day at Kidzoona, an indoor playgroud for kids. Creativity through playtime is enhanced here will lots of things available to play with, including ball pools, slides, toys, and many other funsies.
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December Activities
Winder Wonderland Christmas Program It’s the time of the year when students perform what they have learned from the beginning of the school year until the end of the semester. Famous Christmas melodies filled the air with the performaces of the orchestra, band, choir, guitar and dances.
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December Activities Carolling at Vejthani Hospital
The choir music elective spread the holiday cheer to the patients at Vejthani Hospital. The choir started singing Christmas songs at a small stage at the lobby of the hospital then went from ward to ward and sang to the sick children. Both parents and children were so happy and grateful. After the carolling, Mr. Anthony treated the students to some ice tea and chocolate drinks at Starbucks.
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January Activities KG 100 Days of School
The Kindergarten celebrated 100 days of school by counting the days and “numbers treasure hunt�. After that, they also had a cleaning day where students learned how to clean the chairs and mats. It felt like play because they were having so much fun with the soap and water!
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January Activities
Elementary Super Hero Day
Elementary students dressed up in their favorite super hero costume for Super Hero Day. In the afternoon, they had various games prepared by the SG where they faced the super obstacles fit for a “hero�. Those who survived came out triumphant. :D
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January Activities KG Animals Day
It was animals day at Kindergarten. Some students stepped into character and “roared” like a lion, or “oinked” like a pig. They looked like cute little mascots with their costumes. It was amusing to watch them play with their costumes on. They were so adorable that you can’t help but smile. :)
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January Activities Nursery Planting Day
Nursery students experienced what it feels like to plant seeds into pots. First, they put in some soil in their pots, planted the seeds and watered them. They waited a few days to see if their plants have grown.
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February Activities Kindergarten Swimming
At NIVA, we offer swimming classes. This is one of the many classes we have at school. These are some pictures of our kindergtarten students having their swimming class.
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February Activities Middle School Drama
The middle school dramas happen every year as part of their English classes. Students are grouped in two or threes as they study scenes from a particular movie and act out the scene using the dialogue from the movie. They are graded according to their pronunciation, projection of voice, and expression.
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February Activities
Chinese New Year (Monkey 2016) This year is the “Year of the Monkey”. The celebration started with firecrackers in front of the basketball court and then everyone moved up to the assembly hall to witness the performances of the students. After the program, Mr. Anthony distributed the “Ang Pao” to everyone. The program was organized by the Chinese Department.
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February Activities Secret Brother and Sister The secret brother and sister is an activity where a secret someone gives gifts (simple ones like soda, snacks, chocolates, etc.) to a certain person assisgned to them while not revealing themselves. On the last day of the week, the students went up to the assembly hall where their secret brother or sister was revealed to them. It was nice to finally meet the face behind the gifts.
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February Activities Valentines Activities
Serenades, gifts, flowers, and games; the day was not so ordinary. It was Valentines Day! Students and teachers celebrated the day by wearing something red or pink. (A white shirt symbolized that a person is available). In the afternoon, there were various valentine-themed games in the assembly hall.
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February Activities Middle School Camp
Three days of fun-filled activities took place during the Middle School Camp. There’s a saying, “If you haven’t tried it, how will you know that you will like it or not?” All the students tried the activities and they really enjoyed them.
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February Activities
Elementary Recognition Assembly The purpose of this assembly was to recognize the achievements of the students throughout the school year. The SG officers did a good job in having their elementary magazine put up. Other recognitions went to the soccer team and other academic achievements. Some students wrote their own essays and shared with the rest of the students.
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February Activities HS Basketball Intramurals
Basketball season kicks off in February and the houses prepared themselves to compete with each other. All the players put in the best efforts to get the points they needed to reach the top.
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February Activities Grade 5 Plants Seeds
Grade 5 students went out to the small soil plot in front of the basketball court to plant some vegetable seeds. This is part of their lessons and they will observe how the plant grows and what is needed to keep the plants alive.
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February Activities KG Animal Bread
The kindergarten took some bread, fruits and vegetables to create different animal shapes. K1 and K2 had animal molds such as dolphins, rabbits, lions, etc., which were used to cut the bread into shapes. K3 had a more challenging task where they needed to use vegetables and fruits to use for the animal parts such as the eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. They made some really cute bunnies, pigs, owls, fish, and many other creatures.
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February Activities MS HS Gaming Day
This was a day when students were allowed to play games on their computers. There were strategy team games for the computer. Another group who didn’t want to do computer games were at the assembly hall doing puzzle games and board games. Students and teachers joined in and competed with each other.
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February Activities
Nursery Turtle Pancake and Animal Costumes Nursery students were dressed into cute little animals. One student who had an “Olaf� costume revised the costume to make it a white cow. For their activity, they made a turtle from pancakes. They put raisins for the eyes and they put green grapes for the back of the turtle. The bananas were for the head and feet of the turtle.
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February Activities High School Camp The high school students this year had four days of camp. Three of those days were for camp activities and one day was used for community service. Students maximized their trip and did all the activities available for them. It was an extraordinary experience.
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February Activities
KG Play Traditional Games from Around the World
Every country around the world has traditional games for children. The Kindergarten students were privileged to experience some of the games from a selected number of countries. Some of the games are similar to the games in Thailand, but had their own special twist that made the games unique.
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February Activities ISAA U15 Girls Basketball
Another ISAA competition at school for basketball. This event was for the Under 15 girls basketball. Students from grade 8 below competed. Our team didn’t win, but kept a good competitive spirit and did their best to represent our school.
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February Activities ISAA U15 Boys Basketball After the girls competitions, it was the boys competition for the Under 15 category. Our boys played hard and did their best in the games. We came in second place.
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March Activities
KG Nationalities Day Presenting Countries For the Nationalities Day, each Kindergarten student brought various things of the country they represented. They also either wore a costume of the country or brought some food, pictures, national symbols, or flags of their particular country. They presented one by one to share about the country they are representing.
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March Activities
Military Day Activities The middle school and high school students got a taste of what it was like to be in the military. The activities were patterned after the training routines as it’s done in the military camps. Since some of our boys took military training, they gave some suggestions and made activities around those training practices and toned them down to make the activities more enjoyable.
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March Activities
ISAA Open Boys Basketball Our boys took home the championship title for the ISAA Open Boys Basketball. The games were exciting and the boys were well coordinated and showed lots of skill and teamwork. We are very proud of you!
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March Activities
First Alumni Homecoming 2016 This school year, we had the first “Alumni Homecoming�. Former students and teachers came and reminisced the good times at school, bonded with old friends and reconnected with each other. There were some recreational sports activities, lots of picture taking, and barbeque. During the second half, everyone went up to the assembly hall where the Alumni Association was formed. Representatives from each graduating class formed the association officers and will plan future activities for the alumni.
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March Activities Grades 1-3 Camp
The grades 1-3 took off on an adventure at the Khao Kiew Open Zoo & Es Ta Te Resort for their camp. They had a great time feeding and learning about different species of animals.
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March Activities
Grade 4 Pillars Painting Last year, elementary students painted parts of the wall in the elementary section of the school. This year, the grade 4 students painted the square pillars of the elementary section and decorated those pillars with paintings of trees, leaves, and flowers. The building is now more colorful and more attractive.
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March Activities
Elementary Games with the SG The Student Government prepared a series of game stations for the elementary students. So much fun, so much laughter, so much awesomeness!
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March Activities
Nursery Easter Picnic For easter, the Nursery placed some mats outside and had a picnic with yummy snacks. They also went on a treasure hunt to find the easter eggs with a special secret goody inside.
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March Activities
MS HS Easter Celebration For Easter celebration, the middle school and high school students went up to the assembly hall and played some easter related games. They also took turns in painting their own easter egg.
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March Activities
MS HS International Games Day Just like the kindergarten, the middle school and high school students also had an activity in playing traditional games from different countries. Each group got a chance to try all of these cool games by rotating from station to station.
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April Activities
Kindergarten Sports Day The Kindergarten had a day of competitive sports. They started off with their daily exercise and presentation of houses, then did some modified track and field games on the football field. After the break, they continued with more parlor games at the basketball court. The parents cheered for their kids, motivating the students to do their best.
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April Activities
Songkran Celebration
Every year at NIVA, we celebrate Songkran. This year’s was especially fun. There were lots of smiles at the end of the day, especially during the water games. Songkran was an amazing celebration at Niva and it was an event never to forget. ~Sanju Grade 6~
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April Activities WASC Visit This year, WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) visited us and were impressed with the school and how it was run. They gave us a lot of tips and pointers to improve upon. The best part of it was that they identified many of the good things the school is currently doing that it should celebrate.
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April Activities
FAMA (Film and Drama) Day Students experienced what it felt like to make a movie. First, they looked at the various short films that the Film Class students produced. Later on, everyone filmed their own short movies by stations. There was a stunts station, fighting station, emotions station, and voice dubbing station. Our WASC visitors even joined in on the fun!
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April Activities
Fun Fair (Press Fun to Begin) Inspired by the 80’s and 90’s arcade games, the Niva Fun Fair used this as the theme this year. Students were dressed up in classic game characters and also a few students did some cosplay and dressed up as cartoon characters and Japanese anime. There were lots of games, food, and shows throughout the day. In the evening was a concert performed by some of our alumni. The Junior class did a fantastic job organizing the Funfair this year!
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Shine Bright Like A Diamond Talent Show Talented students from the school showed off their skills in singing, dancing, performing, as well as some magic tricks in this year’s “Shine Bright Like A Diamond” Talent Show. The judges were Mr. Sam, Mr. Jon R, Ms. Marlar, and Mr. Jason. The winner was Tee, Grade 9, who impressed the judges with his card tricks. The second place went to Daisy and the band, and the third place went to the Leaño brothers, Cyrel and Clyde.
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April Activities Grades 4-5 Camp
Grades 4 and 5 experienced something new for camp. The went to Chula Romklao Academy, which is a military academy and experienced activities organized by the military personel there. They went through obstacle courses and completed each of the tasks given to them. They had a great time and the feedback was very positive.
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Twins Day Fashion Show On Twins Day, students teamed up in pairs and dressed up in the same clothes. At lunch, the SG organized a fashion show where representatives from each grade competed for the best attire. The second part of the competitions was to know if the twins were in sync with each other as Aeron asked comparative questions. If the pairs answered in sync, they get points, if not, they are disqualified. One hilarious moment was when one pair was asked for their preference of Popcorn - salt or caramel, they simply answered in perfect sync - “POPCORN�.
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April Activities MS-HS Awards Ceremony Students were awarded for their achievements throughout the school year. The categories were for Best in English, Best in Science, Best in Math, Best in Social Studies, Technology Award, PE Award, Music Award, Thai Award, and Chinese Award. The best students in different divisions were also awarded. Then finally, the most outstanding students for this school year went to Dollada Kasarn of G8, Jessica Lieu of G10, and Gi Beom Park of G10.
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May Activity Junior Science Fair Elementary students created modern experiments for today’s society. The teachers were impressed by what the students were able to create this year. One group experimented on solar panels to charge a laptop. Another had an air-powered car that ran on balloon pressure. There were many other interesting projects from which the students learned a lot!
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Acknowledgements Thanks to: • Mr. Jason for helping out with the proofreading and following up. • Mr. Matt for proofreading even with his busy schedule, he still managed to give time for us. • Ms. Tak for helping out in checking the students names. • Ms Anna for initially contacting the company and getting the quotes. • Ms. Apple for following up with the company and making sure we submit on time. • Ms. Ambika for organizing the advertisements. • The homeroom teachers for helping out with the students’ names. • The yearbook staff in IT Elective Class for the work you provided in the layout. • Ping Ping who volunteered in getting some of the write-ups done. • Pin G. 12 for getting a lot of the information needed for the seniors page and also some other information needed for the yearbook. You have been a great help. • Mr. Jackson for helping out in the design concept of the book and for making the Royal Gryphon. • Mr. Alex for organizing and getting things done on time. • Mr. Adam for the Elementary write-ups. • Thai department for the Thai program write-ups. • Selected students for your contributions to the write-ups • G10 business classes for their hard work in finding the advertisers for the book. ...and to all who have contributed one way or another, thank you so much for your help. Sincerely, Mr. Bem and the yearbook staff
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