NIVA American International School Yearbook - Talon Elysian 2019

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His Royal Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej

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LONG LIVE THE KING

HIS MAJESTY KING MAHA VAJIRALONGKORN BODINDRADEBAYAVARANGKUN

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Message from the President Dear NIVA Community, This school year has been a strong house clearing year that has brought us a few but highly rewarding accomplishments. To mention some are: 1. The restructuring of the school board, which will go through more fine-tuning to include specialists in the areas of law, corporate risk protection, and legal advice.

2. The establishment of career concentrations for the high school students and an advising system from the time they join Grade 9. All high school students must have their college education preparation aligned with their career plans to follow their four-year education. This information is published in the SY 2019-20 Student and Parent Handbook.

3. The office administration, level divisions, and curriculum and instruction departments have now become more independent and interconnected, and are making huge real changes in their departments.

4. The Physical Education and Sports department completed a restructure of including and providing training for sports competitions within the color house system of the school and for inter-school competitions.

We are also witnessing how our students’ maturity have grown over the years, how they have become more interconnected with other schools in Thailand, and participating in global platforms. Another aspect of this maturity is the involvement of parents in NPSC and NSSB, which are becoming more formalized and focused.

Looking back at our previous school years, we have much to celebrate and be thankful for! It just seemed like yesterday when our staff, students and parents helped our school earn a 5 Year Accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). This school year, we have had one of the best visits that are making real positive changes in the school.

As we look forward to ushering in another school year with more goals to meet and many exciting activities.

NATHANNONT CHAISURIYANTHARN President, NIVA American International School

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Message From The Chairman

A school is much more than an institution where our kids learn and graduate from. Certainly, the students are always in the center of interest, but let’s remember that a school can only be successful when all stakeholders work together as a whole - or as Mr. Anthony says: As a Holon (that means Universum, totality, or whole in Latin).

We, the students, the parents and family members, the teachers, the school management, and the staff, understand that only if everyone tries his or her very best, NIVA is and will be the best school for our kids. A successful student emerges from this environment we create - at home, at school, and everywhere. But success also emerges from failures: Teachers and parents are the most important partners for the students to enable them to embrace failures and be prepared for another try. They show them that critical thinking, creativity, unconventional and innovative ideas, resilience, teamwork, freedom of speech, and a follow-through attitude are the ingredients of success - not only for themselves, their families, and friends but for the society as a whole. I would like to thank all NIVA teachers, parents, and the NIVA management and staff for their daily work and motivation to teach our kids.

DR. ROLAND PETRASCH Chairman of the NSSB

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TEACHERS Subject Teachers

English Department

Darly Spencer Rosenberry (Head of Dept.)

James Edward Ford

Emin Goleman

Christopher Cromeans

Math Department

Nanjan Bheeman Sivakumar (Head of Dept.)

Farzam Garshasbi

Sun Jing

Horst Baelz

Alexander De Guzman

Rae Melvin Role Pantoja

Janet Role De Guzman

Sun Jing

Science Department

Rae Melvin Role Pantoja (Head of Dept.)

Horst Baelz

Ludolf Dupon

Nanjan Bheeman Sivakumar

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TEACHERS Subject Teachers

Humanities Department

James Edward Ford (Head of Dept.)

Gabriel Pierce

Christopher Cromeans

Csaba Nagy

Marlon Adrian Nuguit Esguerra

Language Department

Niorn Sudthiswat (Head of Dept.)

Amphika Pombuppa

Niranan Wilairattanakul

Puangpetch Tirakunburana

Sichao Tang

Sun Jing

Ma Xiaojie

Nopparat Rewatto

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TEACHERS Subject Teachers

IT Department

Alexander De Guzman (Head of Dept.)

Janet Role De Guzman

Maria Teresa Ortiz

Glenna Petersen

PE Department

Lourdes Gualvez Caramol (Head of Dept.)

Csaba Nagy

Faghri Allie

Argie Baltaken

Fine Arts Department

Atit Dej-udomlarp (Head of Dept.)

Johnny Ibanez

Arien Van Lavieren

Marc Genson Esteves

TEACHERS Elementary School

Philippe Burelle (Head of Dept.)

Anna Catherine Williams

Erin Elizabeth Johnson

Frances Takemoto

Kaniz Asiya Thakur

Maria Teresa Ortiz

Marlar Win Than

Nivol Niemi

Glenna Petersen

Jordan Perez

Sneha Parappuram John

Arlene Bendicio

Awit Esguerra

Narni Joy Vegafria

Leyla Grace T. PareĂąas

Dianne Nilles

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TEACHERS Kindergarten Teachers

Charity Grace Bugay-ay (Head of Dept.)

Jirawan Janpreyakun

Maureen Theresa Donohue

Junnalie Sales Pilar

Jolly Saguban Castro

Vinia Fausto Malla

Veronica Kay Mashek

Patcharaporn Boonprasert

Prime Pecthboot

Sarunchana Wattanasira

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STAFF Office Staff

Pornthip Uaattthakarn

Jerubem Era

Mra Pan San

Naruebeth Khakhanmanee

Benyarat Wiriyanithinon

Thayika Phumkham

Siriporn Loonlha

Songvuth Wongbudhichai

Sudawadee Pho-ong

Sunattaya Jansuwan

Benjawan Saeueng

Palmyra Hoy

Honey Grace Escanlar Cordero

Chavisa Glinjun

Wimonphan Meerot

Jelt Maiden Tangonan

Jeschelle Burgos

Wanwisa Roduna

Preeyarrat Jangun

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GROUND STAFF Chefs, Cafeteria, Book Room & Coffee Shop Staff

Pornpiphat Nuengkanya

Kyun Nyar Phaw

Somparn Nadee

Naw Mi San Aye

Prakong Vilaibool

Wonnapa Numklay

Phakraporn Sriprasert

Sujika Intharasawan

Chonticha Nuan-iam

Nachanok Losuwan

ACADEMIC SUPPORT Guidance, Library & Science Laboratory

Angkakul Taprom

Unmin Kaewdee

Naphawan Pholsuwan

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GROUND STAFF Gardeners, Housekeeping and Maintenance Staff

Janchai Klungpimay

Than Than Myint

Juthamat Nackjang

Wanphen Insingthong

Kularb Lardlun

Than Kyi Thein

Mintra Oungmit

Aye Hla

Nattaya Udomphon

San Win Khaing

Hippy Keovonsa

Tun Tin

Sayan Phoomdee

Ekachai Eknavekulchai

Ba Khaing

Suntorn Luekaya

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Kindergarten

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Message from the Head of Kindergarten

Learning, just like any adventure we take in life, begins with a single step.

But as one goes through it day by day, enjoying the hours away, time will seem to fly. And just like that, another school year is over and a new one will soon begin.

But as it is a journey, we should focus on what and how things unfold, rather than on when to finish and on what waits ahead. As the saying goes “Success is a journey, not a destination.” How do we measure a year in the kindergarten?

August ushered us into the excitement of a new school year. Old friends met again and new teachers and students joined us. Tears were also a part of the new beginning.

September was when we had the Teachers’ Day ceremony - a day when our teachers were honored. We also had our KG Day Camp - a day of circus fun.

October brought in the Halloween thrill. We were all dressed up and enjoyed a lot of sweet treats.

November made possible the delight of exploring things outside of the school.

We went on a field trip to Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World where we learned more about sea creatures. We also celebrated Loy Krathong, honoring one important Thai tradition.

December was short but sweet. We raised funds to help refugees at the Mae Sot border and made a lot of people happy. We also gave nice gifts to each other.

January had us celebrate Children’s Day. For sure, it was the most fun! Kindergarten would not be possible without children!

February sent us running, jumping, and racing through our KG Sports Day. Everyone played hard and everyone was a winner!

March filled our days as we planned for the NIVA Fun Fair. We performed and played; joined by our parents, classmates, schoolmates, friends, and visitors.

April was festive as we danced, honored our parents, and had water fun for Songkran.

May came much faster than we thought it would. Graduation got us all happy and sad. Happy to have had such a great year.

And sad that we had to say goodbye.

But more than all the big celebrations we had each month, what happened in between was what mattered most.

We got to meet and make new friends. We got better at reading, writing, counting, and coloring. We got along well with each other, we sang and danced together, learned to get up each time we fell, learned how to say sorry, made mistakes and learned from them, got better at doing things on our own, enjoyed working together, and so much more. And with all these, we knew that we were a team, a family - that kindergarten is made up of tiny hands and feet and hearts connected together in love and respect.

Thank you children for a year full of wonderful memories - playing and learning together, with warm hugs and interesting conversations that will be treasured forever.

Thank you KG parents for your generous support and warm partnership.

Thank you KG teachers for your hard work, patience, dedication and passion.

Because of you all, it was a wonderful journey through the school year 2018 - 2019!

CHARITY GRACE BUGA-AY Kindergarten Coordinator

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Nursery Ms. Jolly Castro

Teacher’s Remarks

A little message for my little ones: How fast the year did go! We sang, we read, we learned so much and shared all the fun. Everyone is very special in this class. How I loved to be your teacher. I saw the smiles grow on each face and watched as your sparkling eyes light up whenever we discover something new.

I’ve witnessed these little children play and learn, grow and change from day to day. I hope that all the things we’ve done have helped you in many ways.

You’ll always be a part of me, and I’ll be a part of you.

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Prung Arayajittipong

Potchara Udompornvasin

Kriditat Phongsri

“Sometimes the littlest things take up the most room in your heart.”

-from Disney’s Oh, Pooh Bear

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Kindergarten 1 Ms. Vinia Fausto Malla

Teacher’s Remarks

Hello little angels! I want you all to know that I’m very pleased to have been your teacher this year. I’ve seen how much you’ve grown and I’m very proud of your progress. Thank you for the hugs and laughter, it was a fruitful year for all of us! I’m also grateful to your parents for being supportive and cooperative with me throughout this year. I wish to see you happy and successful in all you do. Congratulations!

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Jasmine Burelle

Pitch Pombuppa

Wanrada Jongjairak

Thachatorn Kulkalyadee

Kanittha Somsuk

Chusanah Apipattarachai

Jason Xu

Napapat Ittianan

Nitpat Preechajaroenpanya

Trin Yupraphat

Kitchakorn Triwattana

Panpinwich Phongsri

Pimnara Supanimittakul

Garnthapat Sethanand

Kittaphak Apitanapong

Pachara Choojit

Vida Chansiremeta

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Kindergarten 2 Ms. Veronica Kay Mashek

Teacher’s Remarks This is an excellent class! They are so fun and energetic! Im looking forward to see how they will change and grow in the future!

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Arsham Garshasbi Prasertsubpakit

Woradorn Pekka Kanjanasatit

Nathanicha Srirojanakul

Pimmanee Wongwanakul

Sirisook Janamrung

Pattanapong Laotanasakul

Sudchanan Krirkraikijporn

Phukij Wanitchotikarn

Angelina Anthony

Nutchanon Choterapeewat

Popsapat Boonserm

Terry Zeng

Ratha Taladilokpat

Ming Yao Li

Alice Preechavanichvong

Pran Arayajitipong

Praechombhu Tunmikapong

Chen Quanru

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Kindergarten 3G Ms. Maureen Theresa Donohue

Teacher’s Remarks

“Ms. Maureen’s K3G class is full of intelligent, energetic students. The K3G class is always eager to learn and work with others. We shared many multicultural events together this year and memorable moments. I thoroughly enjoyed being your homeroom teacher this school year. I will miss you very much and wish you all the luck in the world for your bright future!”

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Nakhun Chakorngowit

Worachot Fu

Priyakorn Impitiwong

Irwin Panichakarn

Panatat Pethpoonlarp

Phitcha Piturat

Han Ge Su

Chengwei Sun

Maharsumut Teeranontamongkol

Alanchakorn Pornpilipun

Anontavit Vesaruchavit

Katharina Yimchareon

Jirawat Srisawasd

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Kindergarten 3N Ms. Junnalie Sales Pilar

Teacher’s Remarks

The K3N class this year is a group of happy, adventurous and challenging students who are always on the go. They are brave to express what they think and feel. They are always eager to learn and experience new things. Teaching this class is always an exciting and challenging experience. There are no boring days when you are in K3N and I am glad to be their homeroom teacher. Good luck next year!

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Nuttanit Chotbunvong

Xuan Ming Cui

Gian Rafael Cordero Daborbor

Peerapat Indrakamhaeng

Peeraphat Kongpool

Zheng Ming Kun

Picha Piyawattanametha

Patravadee Pitayathon

Tanawat Sengkhakul

Inthadz Sathanakulphanich

Siriphatsara Siriwattanavarakorn

Kann Somsuk

Ekkawin Sriprasert

Kitpraorn Waiyamai

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Ekkawin Sriprasert

Gian Rafael Cordero Daborbor

Kann Somsuk

Kitpraorn Waiyanai

I want to be a soldier.

I want to be a soldier.

I want to be a doctor.

I want to be a make-up artist.

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Nuttanit Chotbunvong

Patravadee Pitayathon

I want to be a doctor.

I want to be a painter.

Peeraphat Kongpool

Picha Piyawattanametha

I want to be a doctor.

I want to be a pilot.

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Tanawat Sangkhakul

Ming Kun Zheng

I want to be a basketball player.

I want to be a soldier.

Xuan Ming Cui

Siriphatsara Siriwattanavarakorn

I want to be a police officer.

I want to be a singer.

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Inthadz Sathanakuliphanich

I want to be a nurse.

Peerapat Indrakamhaeng

I want to be a pilot.

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Nakhun Chajorngowit

Worachot Fu

I want to be a doctor.

I want to be a dentist.

Priyakorn Impitiwong

Irwin Panich

I want to be a doctor.

I want to be a dentist.

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Panatat Pethpoonlarp

Phitcha Piturat

I want to be a doctor.

I want to be a teacher.

Alanchakorn Pornpilipun

Han Ge Su

I want to be a basketball star.

I want to be a doctor.

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Chengwei Sun

Maharsamut Teeranon

I want to be a doctor.

I want to be a football player.

Anontavit Vesaruchavit

Katherina Yimchareon

I want to be a doctor.

I want to be a teacher.

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Jirawat Srisawasd

I want to be a doctor.

Meng Yan

I want to be an artist/painter.

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Elementary School

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Message from the Head of Elementary

Every year, I have the privilege of witnessing something that words alone would not suffice to describe accurately. As students grow, so does the school, and so do I. It is an understatement to say that I learn as much from the students and the community as I teach them. In truth, I feel I have learned more from them than I could ever teach.

As the head of elementary, it is with pride that I see students learn with joy and enthusiasm, surprising me at every turn with their creativity and thinking skills. It is also with pride that I count myself as a member of our community, a community filled with kindness, appreciation, and support.

Amongst that community, at the heart of the elementary school, we find some of the greatest people I know: there are no words to describe the feeling I get when observing our elementary teachers in action, their dedication and hard work, fostering students’ growth academically and emotionally. There is no doubt that the students, their growth, their discoveries, their curiosity, and their happiness are what keeps making my position a blessing. That said, this is only true because of the support of those exceptional teachers, the outstanding staff, and the very supportive parents.

NIVA (its students, its parents, its teachers, its staff, its community) is a synonym for family, a family I find myself returning to every year, eager to learn more, eager for the new discoveries it will lead to.

PHILIPPE BURELLE Head of Elementary

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Grade 1G Ms. Maria Teresa Ortiz

Teacher’s Remarks Each day is like a new adventure with my bubbly 1G. Thank you for starting and ending my days with your cheerful smiles. Good luck in your next adventure.

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Elaura Burelle

John Macus Bendicio Espina

Gemma Hutchinson

Jiratch Intharasawan

Shi Wen Qin

Jason J Khantimongkol

Rungnada Mangkalad

Anthony Butters

Kasinpoj Pattralungkarn

Nichcha Preechajaroenpanya

Sahatsadon Puripanyo

Donpicha Sumpunwetchakul

Phuwanop Tharadilokpat

Thanatat Vanittherdthai

Prapawarin Hotrawaisaya

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Grade 1N Ms. Glenna Petersen

Teacher’s Remarks “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.”

-Pablo Picasso

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Surasan Buabud

Dilan Chansirimeta

Yi Feng Choo

Jieana Lexi Role De Guzman

Poppy Kalaya Dennis

Patchara Ittianan

Jinthicha Kiratinantapreche

Kulprapat Chandakaew

Penthai Numjam

Lertphisidh Peslapunt

Papungkorn Preecha

Phuwapat Tharadilokpat

Pimchombhu Tinmikapong

Matthew Butters

Nutcha Yupraphat

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Grade 2G Ms. Nivol Niemi

Teacher’s Remarks It has been a great year of learning. 2G has been a fun, energetic, hardworking group of learners. Every member of our community has added so much to our experience together. From sharing personal experiences to excitement about learning new things, each day has made this year an unforgettable time. I wish all of you the best in grade 3 and beyond.

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Alice Tichada Barnes

He Cheng

Yu-an Tenedero Esguerra

Thamonwan Fu

Sukhita Gopinath

Dakanda Naknan

Thananpat Pairojkitthavorn

Visedjindawat Peerased

Primapa Pongpisutvanich

Jirayu Rattanajariya

Anyapun Rerkpattanapipat

Phudit Sombatpan

Teerachaot Songtis

Sirinut Toomsap

Yatouchpong Wisetsomsakul

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Grade 2N Ms. Kaniz A. Thakur

Teacher’s Remarks My little Minions in Grade 2N are simply adorable! They are energetic, delightful and smart; with an expressive imagination and ingenious creativity.

Over the four Quarters, I have watched them grow up to be thoughtful and responsible individuals and I wish them the best for Grade 3!

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Kultida Apitanapong

Ditakorn Chanchitsopon

Pin Ying Choo

Suttha Chuengsatiensup

Supichapa Indrakamhaeng

Wallapa Jongjairak

Natphasut Krajangrat

Ray Phannikorn

Panisara Pongpisutvanich

Nutt Prakongwong

Nataphat Tassanasuwan

Chacharnat Prawatyothin

Suthera Tongsom

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Grade 3G Mr. Jordan Perez

Teacher’s Remarks “Teachers are really just big kids with big hearts”

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Avery James Banes

Ariyapas Buakant

Nutchanan Bunnang

Xin cheng

Sudarat Chiranonthiva

Praiya Han

Phokawin Jairakkhwanmetta

Nichakhun Khamsrikaew

Natthapon Rongklad

Prima Songthong

Piraya Songthong

Peeradol Suttapreeyasri

Komrat Tarntaweewichien

Bunnathud Thipphibal

Parima Viwatassawin

Nawapol Wongprom

Yuri Kim

Montaya Tayahepisuth

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Grade 3N Ms. Frances Takemoto

Teacher’s Remarks

“Teachers who love teaching teach children who love learning.”

3N’s curiosity to learn something new every day made my job so enjoyable and interesting. Wishing you the best of luck next year!

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Danny Chansirimeta

Tawich Chounont

Siraviskon Foda

Mary Irene Itchayatikun

Napasorn Kanaviwatchai

Pawanwarin Nitthanate

Parisa Nokthanonk

Darren Rubellin

Krittin Sudlapa

Warittha Sukonthachart

Kamonluck Triyotee

Zulli Usaprom

Baramee Wanlopbanhan

Wuttikorn Watcharapimonpan

Krittapas Yasena

Natkritta Vichitrujanaphan

Plaifar Yeung

Xiao Ai Liu

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Grade 4 Ms. Anna Williams

Teacher’s Remarks The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go. I am so proud of each one of you. Thank you for learning and growing with me. Best wishes next year. Make me proud and don’t forget to ‘knock it off!’

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Sorawit Apiwatwaninthorn

Prakoon Charoenlerdsiriwanich

Priya Charoensook

Preeyapat Pairojkitthavorn

Chutiya Denkesineelam

Peimai Joshua Dennis

Apicha Fu

Chandriya Gopinath

Teeramet Rojanapanukorn

Kamolthip Hanirojrum

Phutanat Jacoby JR

Thapanan Janyajarasporn

Pawinthita Kitkransangvorn

Tiffany Zeng

Meesukh Apipattarachai

Napat Tansiri

Polthakorn Chatvisuta

Pun Rattanajariya

Urassaya Uchipaiboonvong

Ang Pattarwan Marlene

Pawat Vanittherdthai

Chayanat Vichitrujanaphan

Thanadej Promploy

Visedjindawat Supitcha

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Grade 5G Ms. Erin Johnson

Teacher’s Remarks “It is our choices that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” -Dumbledore (Harry Potter)

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Wasina Itthipoowadol

Phonsawan Kamun

Kanyanat Kanjanarin

Tatchakrit Manusnon

Kruekkul Nuadgam

Khunnapat Phannikorn

Hasavi Pitak-Angkul

Aonsiri Praditphonlert

Wanphansa Preecha

Pirapat Somwattana

Supassorn Sthirasuta

Jiratchaya Thanomboon

Zifei Wang

Chun Yu Wei

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Grade 5N Ms. Marlar Win Than

Teacher’s Remarks “When given the choice between being right or being kind, choose kind.” ~ Wonder

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Tinna Aroonwechkul

Eion Joseph Limpiado Buga-ay

Naphat Chakorngowit

En Xin Liu

Pawarisa Khanchanaat

Johnson Li

Aya Miyamoto

Dorian Rubellin

Pattharakorn Satharalai

Thee Somroop

Sarah Thongprasoot

Kaavya Upadyaya

Yada Wattanachongkol

Poonnapop Wongprom

Xiao Nan Liu

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Middle

School

Message from the Middle School Coordinator

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Dear Niva Community, We have just completed another fantastic academic year at NIVA American International School. As the Middle School Division Coordinator, I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to parents, administration, teachers and especially students for their continuous support and endeavors for making NIVA a more nurturing and virtuous place where every individual can grow and succeed.

Also, I would like to thank the team who made this yearbook and allowed us to share and remember our achievements in the school year 2018-19.

2018-19 was a fruitful year for Middle School students. They, with the help of our robust Student Intervention Plan and the assistance of their caring teachers, managed to lift the levels of their literacy, mathematical understanding, and science as it is evident from the results of MAP tests.

Moreover, aside from the academic aspect, our Middle School students have been involved in a variety of meaningful and fun activities to help them build confidence and character so that they will be emotionally and socially ready to move on to High School. The most noteworthy of these events include Respect for Diversity Day, MS Camp, Fun Fair, Songkran, and more.

Although 2018-19 was an excellent and successful year, we are constantly evaluating our actions and adjusting them for a better and more efficient future. This has been possible mainly because of our closeness as a community and teamwork. As Henry Ford wisely said: “Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is a success.�

With kindest regards, FARZAM GARSHASBI Middle School Division Coordinator

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Grade 6G Mr. Emin Golemen

Teacher’s Remarks A small class, with big hearts. We worked very hard and had so much fun together. I feel very proud of how much you have grown over this year, and wish you a future as bright as your minds.

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Prin Chobkitchakarn

Jiratheep Chanpitakkul

Aung Kyaw Myo Aye

Pimpitcha Junpunya

Natalie Sjurseth

Pichaya Viwatassawin

Charnkacha Toomsap

Areeya Mae Carganilla

Phimchanok Tan Mukgard

Nichchamon Abdullor

Pantirakorn Sae Guo

Kulwatanayothin Nattha-attaporn

Pakin Han

Jing Lin Chen

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Grade 6N Mr. Marlon Adrian Esguerra

Teacher’s Remarks “I wanted to be successful, not famous.”

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Elly Wu

Primnutcha Bunnag

Pavin Charoensook

Yilin Jiang

Kanyapat Kaewkulsri

Nichanun Khamsrikaew

Chayapon Nonsee

Primrata Numkietiwongsa

Pawin Sukapan

Postsawat Rojanapanukorn

Kullada Sarethaveekul

Pitchayapa Songthong

Sarun Tuedic

Alina Udomsaph

Punnapas Udomtham

Jirath Promploy

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Grade 7 Mr. Johnny Lou Ibanez & Ms. Amphika Pombuppa

Teacher’s Remarks Do not work hard for grades. Work hard to learn what you need to learn. Grades will follow.

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Phuriphat Aiengthong

Suzanne Anthony

Tamisa Aroonwechkul

Apitchaya Denkesinelam

Kittinat Orachunka

Sasiprapha Darunyothin

Giselle Heading

Bruno Venicious Horta

Jinze Huang

Priyakorn Lamon

Aksaraphat Akrathanaroj

Kittiya Apitanapong

Wadjanapa Itthipoowadol

Panchapol Jarungkitkul

Pibulsombuti Justin

Manutsawin Kamonwaranon

Photsatorn Wangsuphadilok

Tran Le Thao Linh

Austin Maiocchi

Napat Tantiyagul

Nitchanan Suksawad

Suttipat Suttapreeyasri

Maninthorn Tharakhet

Penny Velasco

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Grade 8G Mr. Awadhesh Kumar

Teacher’s Remarks

Genius Kids with the ability to excel in different fields. Wishing all the best for their future.

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Nathan Seung Jay Cha

Peerapat Apipornsakul

Yunze Huang

Latima Khemklad

Parisa Charoensook

Chutikarn Kanchanaart

Maypitcha Pokornkovin

Vengkeng Meng

Rachata Siwasutum

Aritat Buncherd

Supisa Sukseree

Nakorn Tansiri

Photpornpitak Thanyaporn

Apiwit Thitiluk

Atthita Pitak-Angkul

Phatarida Tiemsing

Pavornpas Udomtham

Milin Udomsaph

Tisanaphas Yimchareon

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Grade 8N Mr. Farzam Garshasbi

Teacher’s Remarks

You have been the best class I have ever taught. You are cheerful, ambitious, sincere, and truly intelligent. I am positive that you will be the future leaders of the world, making it a better place. My heart will always be with you.

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Chavakorn Arunkunarax

Yanisa Hemaruchatanan

Pann Chobkitchakarn

Wichaya Komahawong

Thanapat Pairotkitthavorn

Pingpan Krutdumrongchai

Clyde Karol Licardo Leano

Tanut Panitpichetvong

Tanat Leewattanakarn

Jeehye Maeng

Pabhinwich Manodham

Pichamon Songthong

Titanond Omi

Marianne Ella Tumala Pilongo

Tansiri Paditphonlert

Alilada Vagyoczki

Kunapas Sumpunwetchakul

Pichan Thongsuk

Savanna Petersen

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High School

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Message from the Head of High School

High School graduation is the first in a series of very challenging hurdles that you will be asked to jump over the course of your life. These hurdles mark the culmination of thousands of hours of hard work, coupled with the tremendous emotional and financial investment each of you, and your families, have committed to this massive endeavor.

It may seem to you now that the nuances of Algebra II, or the writing of A.P.A. papers was futile, but I assure you they will pay dividends. You see, it is not necessarily the mastery of these subjects that is so valuable, it is the understanding that the training one undergoes as they work towards completing these classes that helps us to develop a well-rounded approach to problem solving and life in general.

You will all look back on these formative years of your education with different feelings. Some of you will long for the ease of high school academic work in comparison with the rigors of university requirements, while others will bask in the glow of remembering a time before bills and bosses. One thing that you will all agree on however, is that your high school years were the ones that best helped you to discover who you really are and what it is that you most want out of life.

GABRIEL PIERCE High School Head

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Grade 9G Mr. Horst Baelz

Teacher’s Remarks

Unicorns have their secrets.

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Kulijana Benyabhawongs

Gabriel Lorenzo Flores Ceballo

Pattarapol Horsuwan

Tarntipthanwa Jitchayanunkul

Ravin Lapupatum

Dan Michael Fausto Malla

Tita Matrot

Atita Nanthatanakij

Nada Paesalasakul

Panita Wattanaponpada

Peeramitr Boonmak

Bipasa Pradhan

Umer Abdullah Saleem

Yixian Isaac Tan

Parit Vacharaskunee

Pinyapat Sawate-Ariyasiri

Yueh-Hsuan Wu

Kawin Yam

MengHan Li

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Grade 9N Mr. James Ford

Teacher’s Remarks

I had an amazing time with my students in 9N! The activities and the laughter never seemed to end. You guys were awesome and all of you were wonderful. Because of you, my time at NIVA was never dull. Thanks and see you again for another round in Grade 10!

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Sebastian Noel Alavi

Narasha Ford

Supawat Horsuwan

Similan Kanjanapen

Nisha Shintadapong

Nontapat Nappakao

Nadia Paesalasakul

Richard Roland Petrasch

Pathorn Preyaprawat

Emily Thidarat Prins

Xiao Long Sia

Sirawich Smitsomboon

Nutdanai Sirinuanchonaon

Santiratch Tumlamai-ngam

Ananya Upadhyaya

Bhuricha Prakongsang

Linran Fu

Pipu Vacharaskunee

Pasika Viwatassawin

Mirai Murakami

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Grade 10G Mr. Ludolf Du Pon

Teacher’s Remarks

Tapeworms, starfish, bonobos, students, we’re all just variations on a sac where food goes in and waste goes out, just remember to stay curious.

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Tawan Aroonwechkul

Jakkraphat Chanthararomlumduan

Suphanut Chuenarom

Pataranid Mattapongsri

Mindha Nandakwang

Pantida Naprasert

Kittipong Nimitthanachote

Orasri Sae-tieo

Propreeya Phinitkunwiwat

Minlada Preedakulphanit

Pawarisa Rodjakhen

Solatthika Roypromma

Puri Tantiyagul

Siwach Toprasert

Zachery Louwi Arkana

Tanawut Bramtoh

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Grade 10N

Mr. Sivakumar Nanjan Bheeman

Teacher’s Remarks

My first year at NIVA, being your homeroom teacher was a wonderful experience. As a Mathematics teacher, I always tried to handle the subject with a broad view and could deliver some concepts and ideas with all your great support. It was a delight being your homeroom teacher this year. Wish you all success in your future endeavors.

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Shannon Anthony

Phubase Chadaratthiti

Phalitchakarn Khaodee

Puriyod Laohabutr

Phatlapha Limthong

Vengkheang Meng

Kittiphat Nimittanachote

Pudid Paosuwan

Natnicha Parinyanusorn

Rasarin Piratwarathorn

Atchara Rabeapana

Supravee Srisathaporn

Pornapat Supmee

Gorn Wannapairote

Hikaru Yasuda

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Grade 11G Mr. Alexander de Guzman

Teacher’s Remarks

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” – Thomas A. Edison

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Krittabun Jankaew

Chanannetr Chanyasak

Ravisara Parinyanusorn

Sydney Elzabeth Herman

Aynaz Nirada Zohrevand

Narika Pramunwong

Sirasich Jayagupta

Jin Woo

Pokchok Chokpongpun

Chane Bharinagul

Rangsiman Nuadngam

Zhou Ziyao

Kulchat Harnchanpanich

Phuttipol Phusamlee

Ploynapas Sirinuanchonaon

Nathanon Nusen

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Grade 11N Mr. Rae Melvin Pantoja

Teacher’s Remarks

G11 - N, thank you for the opportunity of teaching you.

Please keep in mind that investment in knowledge pays the best interest. Good luck for next school year!

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Nirinda Srisman

Alyssa Camille T. Carganilla

Chonnakan Janyajaraporn

Kunanont Kanokmaneeporn

Punyapa Leephokanon

Sirivayad Limchareon

Tanakorn Namngern

Patarakorn Pombuppa

Yang Shi

Nicholay Sjurseth

Thitipong Thanansirichet

Chalisa Wongthanasopon

Bheesama Prakongsang

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Grade 12G Mr. Daryl Spencer Rosenberry

Teacher’s Remarks

Though struggles may come and go, the lessons learned will stay with you forever!!

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Yada Apipaattarachai

Parichaya Leartwichyakarnon

Charudech Jongcharoenkijarn

Cyrel Clark Licardo Leano

Peeh Pitakpongsutee

Pongpatapee Peerapatanapokin

Proud Promrat

Isabelle Yitong Tan

Irin Vanitchaerntham

Natasong Yuan

Nattaradon Prindawattanasiri

Sirada Kasemlonnapa

Jun Young Oh

Zimu Tian

Tanakorn Wongsarakham

Phanuwat Apipornsakul

Sireeporn Laohabutr

Nitcharee Karunworawong

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Grade 12N Ms. Niranun Wilairattanakul

Teacher’s Remarks

Coming together is a Beginning.

Keeping together is Progress.

Working together is Success.

- Henry Ford

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Aeron Jan Role De Guzman

Nittinun Boonyakida

Tae Young You

Ching-Lin Lee

Natharika Pama

Don Nilmongkol

Kanyapat Taechapeti

Kamolchan Tongthiraj

Teetuch Limpunyalert

YiDuo Li

Thanapat Sristtidecharak

Gulnicha Wongthanasopon

Patchara Kittiprapas

Gabrielle Fausto Malla

Phromkum Suthidol

Hao Zheng

Pariyakorn Angkittisawatdi

Nattamon Panichakul

Pavit Trisoopavin

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HOMEROOM TEACHERS Daryl Rosenberry and Niranun Wilairattanakul

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SENIOR 2019 Aeron Jan R. de Guzman Asia Pacific International University and La Sierra University, USA Faculty of Science Program in Bioscience “Looking back at my experiences here at NIVA has helped me realize just how far we’ve gone. We created, built, and struggled through thick and thin together, and that’s something no one can ever take away from us.”

Nittinun Boonyakida Glasglow University, UK Faculty of Architecture “Life is great, but most of life is hard work.”

Tae Young You Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), Netherlands Faculty of Aerospace Engineering “The harder you push yourself, the greater the payback.”

SENIOR 2019 Ching-lin Lee Kasetsart University Faculty of Business Administration “Special thanks to Nitinun, Parichaya, Nitcharee, Pariyakorn, Proud and Henry for being my friend.”

Natharika Pama Thammasat University Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication “Review your “SAT”.

Don Nilmongkol Mahidol University International College (MUIC) Faculty of International Business “Life is about making an impact, with an income.”

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SENIOR 2019 Kanyapat Taechapeti Mahidol University & University of Strathclyde, UK Faculty of Biomedical Engineering “A smile confuses an approaching frown”

Kamorichan Tongthiraj University of Queensland, Australia and Chulalongkorn University Faculty of Psychology “I write in prescriptivist and read in descriptivist because I believe in free speech but not free will. :/”

Teetouch Limpunyalert Dusit Thani College Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management “Do not give up on your dream and do the best you can, because if you put all of your effort into it, then the result will make your dream come true.”

SENIOR 2019 YiDuo Li Semmelweis University, Hungary Faculty of Dentistry “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.”

Thanapat Srisittidecharak Macquarie University, Australia Faculty of Applied Finance “Don’t believe in your teachers, believe in yourself ”

Kulnicha Wongthanasopon Chulalongkorn University Faculty of Economics “ Never give up is a common quote you must have heard; However, it is the best life lesson which can be applied in every situation ”

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SENIOR 2019 Patchara Kittiprapas Silapakorn University International College and Rennes School of Business, France International Double Degree Programme in Event and Leisure Marketing “I’m a really happy guy, except when I’m in class”

Gabrielle Fausto Malla Silliman University, Philippines Faculty of Science “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.”

- Philipians 4:13

Suthidol Phromkum Dusit Thani College Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management “Most people call me Dol, but you can call me tonight.

Thanks to a memorable high school year. :-)”

SENIOR 2019 Hao Zheng Chulalongkorn University School of Integrated Innovation “Dont follow your dreams, follow my IG: henryy_hz” hehe JKD ----------- serious quote incoming --------> “School is just like lots of toilet paper, you only miss it when it’s gone” Guys remember, “It’s a bad day, not a bad life!” ._.

Pariyakorn Angkittisawatdi Mahidol University International College (MUIC) Faculty of International Hospitality Management “If you know that 380,000 is not worth on your studies then better make it count on lunch.”

Repeat after me “FOODS BEFORE DUDES!”

Natamon Panichakul Chulalongkorn University Faculty of Science Program in Applied Chemistry Baby Can’t You See, I’m Calling……….

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SENIOR 2019 Pavit Trisoopasin Thammasat University Faculty of Law “Be people heavy land YES I LOVE YOU ALL VERY MUCH XD XD XD”

Yada Apipattarachai Bangkok University and Middlesex University, UK International Double Degree Programme in Computer Graphics and Multimedia “Every problem is like a color in your life, so don’t be afraid to try something new :D”

Charudech Jongcharoenkijkarn Thammasat University Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication “Wanna see me? Ig: earthcharudech”

SENIOR 2019 Cyrel Clark Licardo Leano Dusit Thani College Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management “Treasure those friends who pulled you out of darkness, they are special. Thank you He.An. Ja.Li.Do.Da.Mo.Me.Ni.Ne.Pe.Pu! PS. Subscribe to Cyrel’s Travel Vlog https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7U1K4jd0SptT5Tfo4So3DQ Follow my Journey on Instagram : @cyrelstravelvlog”

Pongpatapee Peerapatanapokin Purdue University, USA College of Engineering: Computer Engineering “Why make life easy when you can make it hard?”

-Procrastination

Proud Promrat Chulalongkorn University Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts, Fashion Design “You may not see me but I’m always there, just look down.”

-151cm friend

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SENIOR 2019 Isabelle Yitong Tan Parsons School of Design, New York, USA Communication Design “Bye! Will miss everyone.”

Irin Vanitchaearntham Hanze School of Applied Science, Minerva Art Academy, Netherlands Faculty of Design “Wahoo”

Natasong Yuan University of California, Davis, USA Faculty of Biologic al Sciences “Color my world with the chaos of trouble”

- plagiarized from somewhere

SENIOR 2019 Nattaradon Prindawattanasiri Mahidol University International College (MUIC) Faculty of International Hospitality Management “When senior year starts, SAT, IELTS, and Events repeat until the end of the year.”

Sirada Kasemlonnapa Chulalongkorn University Faculty of Dentistry I will miss everyone at the school. Thanks for all the memories.

Jun Young Oh Dongguk University, South Korea Faculty of Computer Science “True happiness comes when you don’t define it.”

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SENIOR 2019 Zimu Tian University of Birmingham, UK and Jinan University, China Faculty of Business Administration “Work harder than others and success will follow up.”

Tanakorn Wongsarakham Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology (SIIT), Thammasat University Faculty of Engineering “Hard work never betrays anyone. Welcome to the Billionaire Boys Club”

Phanuwat Apipornsakul University of the Arts London, UK Faculty of Architecture and Design “Just get along with your teachers.”

SENIOR 2019 Sireeporn Laohabutr Thammasat University Faculty of Law “Men fabricated history, but I and she(s) will write our own herstory.”

Nitcharee Karunworawong Mahidol University International College (MUIC) Faculty of International Hospitality Management and Tourism “You won’t become successful unless you encounter failure.”

Peeh Pitakpongsutee Mahidol University International College (MUIC) Faculty of International Relations and Global Affairs “18+1=19 and 19-1=18 <3 Love you all :D #hotgirlNCR #aowpala #onetimem6 #outlawrr”

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SENIOR 2019 Parichaya Leartwichayakamon Mahidol University International College (MUIC) Faculty of International Hospitality Management â&#x20AC;&#x153;Take the risk or lose the chanceâ&#x20AC;?

SENIOR 2019

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QUARTER ONE August September

Mother’s Day Kindergarten Pajama Day Senior Bonding Camp Ror Dor SG Induction Ceremony Teacher’s Day Health Check-Up Kindergarten Day Camp

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MOTHER’S DAY

Mother’s Day in Thailand is a day to commemorate the birthday of H.M. Queen Sirikit - the mother of all Thai people. Every year, during the month of August, Thai households and public places are decorated with lights and portraits of the Queen. Mothers are known for their hard work and support of their family. During this event, students hand-crafted beautifully decorated cards to show their affection and gratitude to their mothers.

KINDERGARTEN PAJAMA DAY

Kindergarten students wore pajamas to school on August 31 for the Pajama Day. They had their normal routine of classes, but the difference on this day could be seen in the smiles of the kids being excited to wear their “jammies”.

“I want to wear this everyday”, one student said.

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SENIOR BONDING

Senior bonding camp is when grade 12 students enjoy their last year together. The goal was to develop friendships and to unite all students in an effort to support each other as they complete their final year of high school. This camp provided training for leadership skills, teamwork, unity, endurance, love, sincerity, compassion, and appreciation for all classmates. The students had a great time and gave thanks to all the teachers who supported this event.

ROR DOR

Ror Dor is a military training program for students. Every male Thai citizen is required to attend at least 3 years of this arduous program during high school, and these boys get a chance to represent their country with pride and honor.

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SG INDUCTION CEREMONY

The Student Government is run by a group of students who work hard to make the school a better place to learn. It is run by the SG President, who is elected at the end of every school year. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s President is Aeron de Guzman who promised to do his best to ensure that the students are happy.

In order to be a member of the SG, students have to be elected by the other students. There are two SG representatives per class, including classes G and N, whose jobs are to focus on issues that currently face the school. Any complaints that students have are directed to the SG who work diligently to ensure that the problems are adequately addressed. They also work on managing the money needed in order to create successful and memorable events.

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TEACHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DAY WAI KRU DAY

This year at NIVA, Wai Kru Day was held on September 6, 2018. It was a very special day where students expressed their love and showed their respect to their teachers by giving flowers and bowing to them.

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HEALTH CHECK-UP

At the beginning of every school year, NIVA partners with a big hospital to provide medical health check-ups for the students, teachers and staff. The check-up includes checking the eyesight, general health, and giving vaccination. This process helps everyone to be physically ready for the school year.

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KINDERGARTEN DAY CAMP

KG Day Camp is a whole day event for children to have fun outside the classroom as well as to engage in fun outdoor activities with their friends. This year’s KG Day Camp took place in the school’s Heisler Hall where the theme was “Carnival”. Kids dressed up in colorful clothes and took part in carnival themed activities. Moreover, a clown came during the afternoon to make colorful balloons for kids. Snacks and food were also provided for the kids, and there were tents set up for them to take a nap during the day.

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QUARTER TWO October November December

Elementary Camp Grades 3-5 Halloween Day Christmas Concert Kindergarten Camp Loy Kratong University Visit Grades 1-2 Camp Diversity Day Elementary Talents Show

GRADES 3-5 ELEMENTARY CAMP

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HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION

Halloween is mostly celebrated in the United States and Canada on the night of October 31st. Children wear costumes and go to people’s homes saying “Trick or treat!” to ask for candy and people give it to them. The suggestion is: “Give me a treat or I will play a trick on you.” People mainly dress up as ghosts, witches, or other scary things for Halloween.

For Christians, it is the eve of All Saints’ Day, which begins the three-day observance of Allhallowtide. This covers the three days – October 31 (All-Hallows Eve or Hallowe’en), November one and November two. All Hallows’ Eve is a Christianized feast influenced by Celtic harvest festivals and pagan roots.

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CHRISTMAS CONCERT

The Christmas presentation was a Christmasthemed concert that was organized by the Music Department. This event took place on December 14, 2018. The kindergarten and elementary schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concert began at 9 am, while the middle school and high school started at 2 pm. The band, choir, guitar and string ensembles performed different Christmas themed songs throughout the concert. The performers included students from all grades that had music class from elementary to high school. This event has been a NIVA tradition for many years and will continue for years to come.

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GRADES 1-2 CAMP

I bet every kid would love a sleepover in school if they’ve got the chance and I bet every kid’s dream would also be to go camping if given the chance. Well, at NIVA American International School, not only did the kids go camping, but we did it in school! On the 29th-30th of November, Grades 1 and 2 slept over in school. They did activities all day during the day and at the end of the day, they went up to the Hall where they had the opportunity to sleep inside their tents. Seeing all the smiles on the children’s faces was worth all the preparation that went into it.

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LOY KRATHONG CELEBRATION

Loy Krathong day was held on the 22nd November 2018, where everyone dressed up in Thai traditional attire representing various decades of time. Students created â&#x20AC;&#x153;Krathongsâ&#x20AC;? - small boats made out of a banana tree trunk or spider lily plant, cocunut leaves, and flowers, which is an old Thai tradition that is passed on from generation to generation. Thai people believe that making Krathongs with natural materials and floating them on rivers is a way to apologize to the mother of the river and would remind people not to pollute the rivers.

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MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY OPEN HOUSE

On the 2nd and 3rd of November, 2018, Mahidol University arranged an open house event at Mahidol University Salaya. The main building was used for the open house. The event began at 8:30 A.M in the morning until 4:00 P.M. in the afternoon. Our secondary NIVA students joined the event on the 2nd of November, 2018.

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THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY OPEN HOUSE

On the 7th and 8th of November, 2018, Thammasat University arranged an open house at Thammasat University Convention Center Rangsit (TU C Rangsit). This event began at 9:00 A.M. in the morning until 4:00 P.M. in the afternoon.

The event was open to high school students from all schools in Thailand. On September 7th, our secondary NIVA students had the opportunity to go and join the open house.

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KG FIELD TRIP TO OCEAN WORLD The Kindergarten students learned about the sea animals during their field trip to Ocean World. The K1 and K2 students were in awe admiring the many wonders of the sea and its creatures. The K3 students filled out their worksheets and learned lots of new things while exploring their surroundings. This is one of the lessons in our kindergarten theme-based approach where students learn and retain information better through experiencing the activities based on the theme.

DIVERSITY DAY

On the 7th of December, our secondary school had an event called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Respect For Diversity Dayâ&#x20AC;?. On this day, the students performed as characters of some of the most important people in the world and showed respect to them.

Each Student performed very well on the stage having confidence and understanding about those important people.

They practiced so hard to make a great show!

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ELEMENTARYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GOT TALENT

The Elementaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Got Talent Show is an event that took place on the 18th of December, 2018. It was an elementary exclusive event that was first brought up two years ago by the elementary student government. This talent show showcased all the best talents and skills that the elementary students had to offer. The Elementary Student Government worked extremely hard to make this event possible, selling things in order to raise funds for this event. The purpose of this event was to relieve pressure and make students forget all about the stress of school work, which is why it has always taken place right before the major tests each year.

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QUARTER THREE January Febuary March

Honor Roll Basketball Tournment HS Camp Chinese New Year KG Sports Day MS Camp

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HONOR ROLL - ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Honor Roll is an event that recognizes students who received high grades. This event happens at the end of each quarter. In our school, there are two types of awards ”The Alpha honor roll” and “The Beta honor roll”.

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HONOR ROLL - MIDDLE SCHOOL

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HONOR ROLL - HIGH SCHOOL

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HIGH SCHOOL CAMP

This year’s high school camp was held on the 24th till the 26th of January, 2019. All the fun for this year’s camp was at the Greenery Resort Khao Yai Hotel. There were many new activities that were never done before in NIVA’s high school camp.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMP

Middle School Camp was held on the 31st of January until the 2nd of February, 2019.

This year, middle schoolers went to The Pine Resort which is located in Pathum Thani. They headed to Dream World, which was a great start; students had a blast. Teachers and students got to bond with each other throughout the day.

During the first night, each camp group played most of the games set up by the other groups.

Day two was as awesome as day one! Students and teachers played water activities and most of them said that it was really fun and exciting. On the last day, the middle schoolers had learned many lessons from camp like learning how to trust people around them and learning how to increase their physical and mental strength.

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CHINESE NEW YEAR

Chinese New Year is a Chinese festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the Chinese calendar. On February 4, 2019, our school held short morning activities in order to celebrate this event. First, the celebration started out with some performances by the students who were taking Chinese classes and aided by the seniors.

Second, there was a Dragon Dance Performance.

Third, was the exploding Chinese firecrackers.

Finally, the students lined up in homerooms and received Ang Pao which is a red envelope that contained money. It was a really great event!

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KG SPORTS DAY

On this day, the Kindergarten were divided into their house color teams. They played all sorts of competitive games and activities that helped strengthen them both individually and as a group.

Each team was encouraged to do their absolute best and earn their points for their house color. At the end of the day, everyone enjoyed the activities which were really all that mattered.

CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DAY The KG parents and students dressed up in book characters and movie characters for Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. The event encouraged families to participate with the children and also dress up. There were lots of enjoyable games and activities for everyone.

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QUARTER FOUR April May June

Science Fair Fun Fair Honor Roll Songkran Celebration Photo Contest PROM Graduations

SCIENCE FAIRS AT NIVA

Two Science Fairs are held at NIVA each year. One for the Elementary School and the other

for the the Secondary School. The Elementary School had the theme of Saving the Planet where the experiments had something to do with preserving the Earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural resources. The Secondary School Science Fair presented some remarkable experiments from grades 9 to 11. The students were making slime, explaining how the diseases get spread, and doing DNA testing. The students learned a lot during those days.

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FUN FAIR

The exciting day of Fun Fair is one of the students’ favorite days. This year’s Fun Fair was called “Nivaflix”, where each class represented a film and brought out its creativity into their game booths. There were energetic performances that were well thought out as well as scrumptious food that was prepared and sold by some of Bangkok’s most well-known food trucks.

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Every year at Fun Fair, there is a raffle where fair attendees have a chance to win prizes. This year’s Top 3 prizes were a Polaroid camera, a set of airpods, and the first grand prize was the iPhone XR. This year’s lucky winner was Phubase from grade 10N who won the iPhone XR. Better luck to everyone on next year’s Fun Fair raffle.

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Q3 HONOR ROLL

On the first period of Monday, April 1st, the Honor Roll Ceremony for Quarter 3 took place.

Students with straight Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got the Alpha award (Gold award). While students who got Bâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and up in their subjects received the Beta award (Silver award). As with every quarter, Students who got this prestigious award received an elevator pass. We would like to congratulate all students who received this award!

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ELEMENTARY FIELD TRIP

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SONGKRAN CELEBRATION

The Songkran Festival, also known as the Traditional Thai New Year, is usually celebrated in mid-April. It is one of Thailandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grandest and most important events. The Songkran Festival is a time where family and friends gather to pay gratitude to elders and visit temples for prayer and offering. At NIVA, we celebrated Songkran on May 8. Everybody participated in this event starting with a parade representing different provinces in Isan, the Northeast part of Thailand. There were a lot of things that happened after that. There was a show from students of each class in the Heisler Hall. After lunch, students threw water at each other, which is the most enjoyable part of the Songkran celebration.

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PHOTO CONTEST

The Second Annual Photography Contest was held from March 1 to April 5. There were many students who participated for the possibility of getting the grand prize of 2000 Baht in cash. So many different kinds of pictures, capturing different moments and vivid colors were showcased by the contestants.

Congratulations to our first place winner, Folk (10G), for his work ‘Parallel World’. Honorable mentions to the 1st runner up, Snow (10N), for her work, ‘A Memory of Youth’ and the 2nd runner up, Punch (10G) for her work, ‘Dream Come True’. We were truly amazed by the wonderful pictures taken, and we congratulate each and every contestant.

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SPORTS DAY This year, we held our sports day at the Ramkhamhaeng University Stadium. One of the main highlights was the Cheerleading Competition. The Red House came out as the champtions.

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NIVA THAI DANCE TEAM Our NIVA Team joined the dance competition at Modern International School and got 2nd place this year.

Congratulations to the team.

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HIGH SCHOOL PROM

On May 11, 2019, the grade 11 held a prom for the seniors at JW Marriot Hotel.

The eventâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s purpose was to celebrate and to get together with friends, admire the hardworking years of the seniors, and to say goodbye to them in a special way. All high school students and selected teachers were invited to the prom. Students prepared performances and activities which made the event more memorable for everyone! The students got to let go of their stress and enjoy the night.

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SENIOR GRADUATION

May 21, 2019 was a special day for the Senior Class of 2019. It marks the end of their high school life and bids them ready to explore the university world. A lot from the seniors spent most of their school life at NIVA, which made it harder for them to bid farewell. Finally, their hard work has paid off and was greeted by success, which surely made their teachers and parents proud of them. Till next time!

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ELEMENTARY GRADUATION

We are so proud to watch our elementary students experience another step in their lives by becoming middle school students. The elementary graduation was held on May 24, 2019. Our grade 5 students worked very hard to get good grades to move on to the next step in their school life. Our NIVA fifth graders represented themselves with dignity as they received their 5th grade diplomas.

Congratulations!

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ELEMENTARY AWARDS Grade 1 Awardees

Grade 2 Awardees

Grade 3 Awardees

Grade 4 Awardees

Grade 5 Awardees

The GRYPHON AWARD Awardees

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KINDERGARTEN GRADUATION

The Kindergarten Graduation was held on May 28, 2019. Kindergarten 3 students were in fine form as they were presented their Kindergarten graduation diplomas. Families of the kindergarten were so proud of their children. Congratulations, K3 students!

KINDERGARTEN READING RECITAL

The reading recital this year was a twist on the story of Little Red Riding Hood with many more characters besides the wolf and the grandma. All the students participated in singing and dancing to catchy tunes from the play.

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NURSERY OPEN DAY The Nursery held an Open Day to showcase our program to prospective new parents. There were lots of enjoyable activities that gave the new parents a better understanding of how we run the program here at NIVA. The event was a success.

ELEMENTARY STUDENT GOVERNMENT GIVES TO CHARITY The Elementary Student Council raised funds and donated money to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;House of Graceâ&#x20AC;? charity. House of Grace is a religious organization that cares for orphaned children with AIDS. To know more about the organization, visit: https://www.acet-uk. com/organisations/7150. The students raised funds by selling food after school and selling art during their art exhibition. They raised 5,170 Baht all together.

Thank you elementary school for sharing your hard work to those in need.

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TALON ELYSIAN STAFF 2018-2019

Siwach Toprasert Editor In-Chief

Natnicha Parinyasorn Layout & Design Editor

Kittiphat Nimitthanachote Photo Editor

Pornapat Supmee Marketing Editor

Hikaru Yasuda Design Editor

Message from the Yearbook Adviser

No words can express my appreciation to these talented and dedicated students. They all shared their creativity and innovations as they have woven the pages of this Yearbook to bring lasting memories. Special blessings to all of you and a job well done!

E¡ly¡sian:

describes a blissful state, like the one most people hope to enjoy on a special vacation.

(From Left to Right) Siwach Toprasert, Natnicha Parinyasorn, Pornapat Supmee, Kittiphat Nimitthanachote, Mr. Alex de Guzman *Special thanks to the production team: Mr. Bem, Ms. Nan, Ms. Blue, and Mr. Pierce.

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Keep the memories forever. Have your friends write a message to you.