This year's Earth Day was marked by a series of activities focused on creativity and sustainability. Pre-K to Grade 5 students dressed in earth-toned colors to celebrate the natural colors of the earth.
Students in Grades 1 through 5 participated in a recycled material art competition. Students presented projects made from repurposed materials, emphasizing the importance of recycling.
The Purple Penguins won the competition with 13 entries, earning 1300 house points. Their contributions ranged from bottle cap structures to cardboard sculptures, reflecting a strong commitment to the theme.
The Green Gators and Orange Owls tied for second place, each submitting 11 entries and earning 1100 house points. Their artworks included recycled paper collages and plastic bottle installations, showcasing their creativity and resourcefulness.
The Brown Bearcats came in third with 7 entries, earning 700 points. Despite having fewer entries, their projects highlighted their dedication and effort in promoting environmental awareness.
The Earth Day celebrations at Concordian International School provided an opportunity for students to engage with sustainability concepts and foster a sense of community through friendly competition. Earth day at Concordian was a fun day for Concordian students to engage in environmentally conscious creativity.
Mr. Joe Savage
K2 Walkathon
On Wednesday, May 1st, 2024, we hosted our annual K2 Walkathon. The K2 students walked circles around the PYP gymnasium to raise funds for two local hospitals: the King Mongkut Memorial Hospital and the Bangchak Hospital.
The purpose of the walkathon was to raise money to purchase equipment for treating underprivileged children. The K2 students walked laps around the gym, cheered on or accompanied by their parents. By the end of the event, they had raised an impressive 566,160 Thai Baht.
This event was not just about raising funds; it was also a learning experience for the students. It was conducted in connection with the UOI “Connecting to Characters.” Students made a connection to the story “I Walk With Vanessa,” a tale that teaches children about the impact of small acts of kindness.
of others.
The walkathon was a testament to the spirit of community service that Concordian International School instills in its students. The K2 students walked with purpose, understanding that their steps were helping children in need. Their efforts serve as a reminder that when we work together, even our youngest students can make a real impact.
The K2 walkathon was a very successful fundraising effort. Thank you sincerely for the amazing parental support and the organizational efforts of our amazing K2 class parents. Working together, once again we achieved something great.
Mr. Joe Savage
The students learned that their efforts, no matter how small, can make a big difference in the lives
This year's Earth Day was marked by a series of activities focused on creativity and sustainability. Pre-K to Grade 5 students dressed in earth-toned colors to celebrate the natural colors of the earth.
Students in Grades 1 through 5 participated in a recycled material art competition. Students presented projects made from repurposed materials, emphasizing the importance of recycling.
The Purple Penguins won the competition with 13 entries, earning 1300 house points. Their contributions ranged from bottle cap structures to cardboard sculptures, reflecting a strong commitment to the theme.
The Green Gators and Orange Owls tied for second place, each submitting 11 entries and earning 1100 house points. Their artworks included recycled paper collages and plastic bottle installations, showcasing their creativity and resourcefulness.
The Brown Bearcats came in third with 7 entries, earning 700 points. Despite having fewer entries, their projects highlighted their dedication and effort in promoting environmental awareness.
The Earth Day celebrations at Concordian International School provided an opportunity for students to engage with sustainability concepts and foster a sense of community through friendly competition. Earth day at Concordian was a fun day for Concordian students to engage in environmentally conscious creativity.
Mr. Joe Savage
Happy Songkran 2024 Sawas Dee Pee Mai Thai
Concordian International School wishes you a Happy Thai New Year!
Songkran festival is celebrated every year, taking place from the 13th to the 15 of April. The Songkran festival (Thai New Year) is considered the most important festival with the significance of showing appreciation and gratitude to parents, elders, and ancestors.
Concordian International School invited everyone to bathe the Buddha statue as part of the Songkran tradition from April 8 to 11, 2024 in the main lobby area.
On Thursday, April 11th 2024, Concordian’s Songkran started in the morning with a welcoming beautiful performance by our Thai instrument student band and the Thai dance group in the main lobby area.
Kru Dear
EY songkran… By Kru Aim
PY songkran… By Kru Nit
MY/DP songkran …By Kru Lek
EY Songkran Festival
This year in the EY, we have got a variety of Thai Activities for the students to celebrate as Songkran is a Big Part for Thai New Year. We’ve started off with the Thai Dessert Tasting on Tuesday, April 9th. All the EY students (Pre-K to K3) have tasted a few Thai desserts. This is a good opportunity for the students to know Thai dessert names, and the most popular one they liked the most is “Kao-Nieaw-MaMuang!” (sweet sticky rice with mango).
Next day “Kite Flying”, they have fun running with their own kite which they have painted by themselves the week before. Last day before we headed to Songkran Break, they attended the Songkran Ceremony at the Amphitheater with a colorful, cheerful and respectful atmosphere. Lastly… the students enjoyed “Fun Water Activities” at Mini Soccer Field with their friends.
They all have had such a Wonderful Songkran Celebration!!!
Kru Aim
EY Thai Team Leader
PY Songkran Celebration
Every year students wait for the most fun-filled festival, Songkran, which is a great time for everyone to enjoy the water pouring and experience the authentic Thai atmosphere.
We started the Songkran ceremony with the wonderful Thai instrument band and the beautiful dance group greeting parents and students at the lobby in the morning.
For the highlight of the PY performance in Grand Theater, this year G4 students delivered a fantastic performance that showcased various Thai folk games that were designed to foster good relationships between adults and young people, as well as to provide entertainment, relaxation, and exercise such as Catching the last one in the line (รีรี ข้าวสาร), Snatching a baby from the mother snake (งูกนหาง), Hiding a cloth behind one’ s back (มอญซ่อนผ้า), and Banana rib hobbyhorse riding (ขี่ม้าก้าน กล้วย).
Traditionally, all students had a chance to have the Rod Nam Dam Hua ritual, to pay their respect and convey their best wishes to their teachers by pouring fragrant water on their palms and asking for their blessing. Last but not least, after the distinctive cultural activity, everyone enjoyed fun water games prepared by Mr. Joe and the Songkran team! The spirit of Songkran merriment was joyfully shared among all teachers and students.
Kru Nid
PY Thai team leader
From May 13th to 17th, 2024, the Concordian community transformed into a haven for magic and wonder as we celebrated PYP Book Week under the enchanting theme "Reading is Magic." It was a week that brimmed with excitement, sparked imaginations and ignited a passion for storytelling and writing.
The festivities kicked off with Pajama Day. The classrooms buzzed with laughter as students and teachers from Pre-K through Grade 5 enjoyed reading and sharing wonderful stories.
A special visit from children's book author Nawal Kalra, who uses rhymes and animal characters in her stories, captivated students with her engaging storytelling presentation and shared the inspiration behind her popular picture books --The Very Grumpy Sloth, Not the Only Bear, The Dragon Went Hmmmmmmmm, and the newly released, Ruckus at the Zoo. The students were enthralled by her anecdotes about the writing process and had the opportunity to ask questions during a lively Q&A session.
The excitement continued throughout the week with a fantastic Book Fair. The school lobby became portals to boundless adventures as book vendors displayed spellbinding tales, whimsical picture books, and captivating classics. Students, teachers, and parents embarked on quests through every book's display, searching for the perfect story to unlock.
But wait, there's more! On the last day, we had a dress-up extravaganza. Students and teachers came to school dressed as their favorite characters from books. It was like stepping right into our favorite stories and the day brought the magic of literature to life.
Overall, the PYP Book Week was an enriching experience that celebrated the power of books and the magic of fostering a love for reading. So, grab a book, dive into a captivating story, and let your imagination soar!
