Early_Years_Update

Sports day

Pre K and K1

The energy of the EY Sports Day was apparent as Pre K and K1 students showcased their cooperation, physical prowess, and unwavering perseverance. This event unfolded with a delightful display of enthusiasm, making it an event to remember for all involved.

Students eagerly rotated through the eight engaging stations alongside their classmates. Stations fostered a diverse range of skills. From the pedaling on tricycles to the movements of the parachute, the students embraced the activities with infectious enthusiasm. Running, football, ball throw and a classic egg and spoon activity encouraged the development of physical abilities, while the water and photo station added lovely smiles from all. The obstacle course and running emerged as the undeniable favourites!

The vibrant atmosphere resonated with support, creating a sense of school community that made the EY Sports Day even more special. The students displayed the values of teamwork, resilience, and the joy of learning. It was a morning where laughterand accomplishment intertwined leaving a lasting imprint on both the participants and the cheering audience!

Congratulations Pre K and K1 students on a successful event!

Ms. Mari

The air was filled with excitement as the Early Years students got ready for our much awaited annual EY Sports Day which was sure to be a day full of fun, friendship, and boundless energy! This event, which took place in the sunny grounds of our school, united families, teachers, and students in a joyful celebration of community spirit and athletic prowess.

It was clear as soon as the events began that this year’s Sports Day would be memorable. Our young athletes, wearing colorful caps, displayed their skills in a range of team-building exercises and games that improved their physical fitness.

The thrilling relay races, in which students demonstrated their quickness and coordination and enthusiastically supported one another, were among the highlights of the day. The obstacle course put their dexterity and problem-solving skills to the test, and they participated in competitive tug-of-war matches with classmates and even challenged their parents to see who could pull off the strongest. A popular favorite, “Chopsticks and Meatballs,” demonstrated their excellent communication and hand-eye coordination.

Students left the field grinning broadly, happy to have had the opportunity to take part in such an amazing experience. They also carried with them treasured memories and a sense of pride in their achievements.

Cheers to another incredible EY Sports Day filled with friendship, laughter, and the pure joy of exercise. May we keep running, jumping, and reaching for the stars together until next year!

Mr. Raymond

Celebrating Dragons

Our own Concordian Dragons’ achievements outside of school are numerous and impressive! They span sports, music, dance and art - it would take us many, many pages to include them all! That is why our Elementary School Flag Raising events and Secondary School Assemblies provide a wonderful opportunity for these achievements to be celebrated at school, surrounded by supportive and proud peers and teachers. Here, we feature just a taste of what some of our students have achieved recently in the fields of sport and the performing arts.

Classical Ballet

Cathy received 1st place Duo classical ballet in the ATOD international Dance Competition Thailand 2023, and on January 19th 2024 she received her award at the ceremony hosted by the Ministry of Culture of Thailand.

Piano Competition

Tate G2C and Ty G2I participated in 2 piano competitions and received the following awards:

1. International Music Competition Bonn “ Grand Prize Virtuoso” (December 2023). Tate and Ty both received First Prize awards in the young musician category and were invited to play piano at Beethoven house in Germany in last December, but were not able to attend.

2. HKYPA (Hong Kong International Performance Arts Festival and Music Competition) on February 24, 2024. Tate and Ty both won Gold Prize in the preliminary round and participated in the International Final round in Hong Kong and both received distinction awards for Piano Age group 9 years and under.

Thailand National Youth Team 2023

Phaak, Grade 7, was selected to be a Thailand National Youth Team swimmer and represented Thailand in the 45th SEA Age Group Competition, the biggest swimming event in Southeast Asia which was held in Indonesia in August 2023.

All the Southeast Asia swimmers were looking forward to this competition and finally Phaak secured the BRONZE MEDAL with a time of 32.84 seconds on the 50m Breaststroke becoming

the TOP-ranked swimmer in Thailand in his age group and the school’s first swimming medal in an international competition.

We extend our gratitude for the unwavering support from the school in all aspects, including teachers, coaches, management, and the entire Concordian community. We hope that Phaak’s accomplishment on the international stage will strengthen our Concordian Sports Community and cultivate an environment of excellence within our school.

Welcoming the Year of the Dragon

At Concordian, we celebrate a diversity of cultures and Chinese New Year is one of the greatest highlights of the year.

2024 is the year of the Dragon. The Chinese Dragon, 龙lóng, symbolizes strength, power, good fortune, intelligence, and positivity. Long is believed to possess the ability to bring prosperity and ward off evil spirits; historically, it was also associated with the Emperor or a high ruling position.

Another interesting aspect of Long in Chinese mythology is that they could control the weather and seasons, change the rain patterns, help farming, and often aided humans when natural disasters struck. It symbolizes “compassion” in the relationship with humans. In the year of the Dragon, let us all be the true Concordian dragons, be strong, fearless, and compassionate.

Our campus was decorated with festive vibes for the New year: lanterns, plum blossoms, red couplets, dragon figures, Concordian dragons in Chinese outfits. Students, parents, and teachers enjoyed

seeing the decorations and took many beautiful photos.

At the main lobby and the Early Years entrance, as students entered the school, they greeted the school administrators with blessing words in Chinese. In return, they were given a red envelope HONG BAO with golden chocolate coins, a great way to start a day of celebration.

This year once again, we invited Professor and Calligrapher Jia Qing 賈慶 from Ramkhamhaeng University to write blessing words and spring couplets on red paper for all Concordian members. Watching Professor Jia gracefully transform a wish into a piece of art on red paper was a true pleasure.

A successful year of the Dragon could not start without lion and dragon dances. The 12-meter-long golden dragon and four colorful lions danced enthusiastically for an auspicious year ahead at Concordian! The joyous sound of drums and gongs attracted many parents and students as the dragon and lions performed at the lobby and marched to the Grand Theater.

In the Early Years, students enthusiastically participated in station activities led by classroom teachers. Pre-K and K1 had four rotation activities while K2 and K3 had eight stations! Not only were there some traditional games such as Dragon Ball 龙抢龙珠 and Arrow in the Pot 龙年投壶 but we had also adapted activities for the Dragon year such as Dragon Head to Tail 龙头龙尾, Fishing Dragon 龙王吃小鱼, Chinese Zodiac Spin 十二生肖大转盘. Students and teachers had a great time playing games and celebrating the cultural event.

It was delightful to see students learning the Chinese language and learning about the culture as well. We wish all Concordian members a happy and auspicious Chinese New Year!

祝大家龙年大吉，福顺安康， 龙行万里！

Ariel Yu Wang Elementary Principal

Freaky Fun Festival 2023

On November 3rd, 2023, Concordian celebrated it’s always exciting annual “Freaky Fun Festival.” Students dressed up, went trick-or-treating and engaged in a wide range of fun and freaky activities.

Students wore their most fun and freakiest costumes to school. Students marched through the school in their costumes and collected treats from different locations around the school.

The PYP class parents of Concordian spared no effort in setting up an array of activities, ensuring that all students had a memorable experience. From the PY gym to the EY gym, there was something for everyone. Students from the MY and DP programs even took charge of a delightfully messy slime activity, much to the delight of the younger PY students.

Once again, the “Freaky Fun Festival” at Concordian brought our community together. Students, parents, and teachers worked at and enjoyed the festival. Prizes were in abundance and students all walked away with yummy treats and fun and freaky prizes.

Every year the “Freaky Fun Festival” brings the Concordian community together. This year was one of the most fun and successful celebrations we’ve ever had.

Thank you class parents and student volunteers. Let’s see if we can make it even better next year.

Joe Savage

The Share Bears K2 & K3 Music Concert

“What goes around comes around, when we give, we receive….”

Following weeks of practice and rehearsals, our K2 and K3 students eagerly took the stage for a lovely and enjoyable performance of Teresa Jennings’ musical play, The Share Bears, on December 14th, at the school Amphitheater!

It was incredible seeing the enthusiasm of the students while performing in front of a big crowd, especially their parents! The smile on their faces as they acted, sang and danced excitedly was something truly remarkable! The show featured the songs, “Merrily Bearily Bears” (K3C & K3D), “Bailey and the Bees” (K2D & K2S), “Honey, Honey” (K2C and K2I), and “Everybody Needs Some Help Sometimes’’ (K3I and K3S). The show wrapped up with such a heartwarming song “When We Give, We Receive” that was performed by all the K2 & K3 students!

We are grateful to each and every member of the Concordian community for the generous and invaluable support and time you have given to the success of the K2 & K3 Music Concert!

Beyond grateful,

Mrs. Maricor, Ms. Norylove and Ms. Shella

Loy Krathong Festival 2023

Concordian’s Loy Krathong celebration was held on Monday, November 27th, starting in the morning with a welcome performance by our Thai instruments student band and the Thai dance group at the school lobby area. Concordian community members came to school with beautiful Thai traditional costumes to promote Thai culture and celebrate the Loy Krathong Festival together.

Our EY students decorated their Krathongs in the classroom with their parents while our PY students decorated their own Krathongs during Thai classes. They all enjoyed decorating then floating their Krathongs at the swimming pool with their friends, parents, teachers and administrators. This act symbolizes paying respect and asking forgiveness from the river goddess.

Happy Loy Krathong

Kru Dear Thai Events Leader

From December 11th to the 15th, Concordian International School was brimming with holiday cheer as we came together to celebrate our STUCO-organized Spirit Week. Each day brought its own theme and we ended the year on a fun and festive note.

Kicking off the week on December 11th was Twin Day, where students paired up with their perfect match and dressed alike. The halls were filled with laughter as friends twinned their outfits and posed for photos.

On Tuesday, December 12th, students adorned themselves in festive attire, dressing up as sparkling ornaments. Dressed in their ornament costumes they brought their handmade Christmas ornaments to their grade level tree and hung them up for the community to see.

Wednesday, December 13th, we celebrated Snow Day at Concordian. Students were treated to a surprise visit from the extremely beautiful and glamorous Snow Fairy, who sprinkled the school grounds with snow for sculpting and snowy fun. When the snow got too cold, there was hot cocoa for all.

Holiday Spirit Week 2023

Thursday, December 14th, was a day of coziness and relaxation as students donned their coziest pajamas for Pajama Day. Snuggled up in their favorite sleepwear, students enjoyed reading bedtime stories with their classmates. Dressed in their pajamas, the students of Concordian had their own private petting zoo filled with different furry and scaly creatures.

As the week drew to a close on Friday, December 15th, the school year ended on a high note with a festive finale. The Pattaya Redemptorist School for the Blind led the school community in heartwarming Christmas carols in the lobby and Amphitheater, spreading joy and goodwill to all. To top it off, students were treated to visits from different Santas, adding a touch of holiday magic to the day.

The students left the school with handmade crafts from the Redemptorist School for the Blind as well as some delicious and sweet Concordian dragon cookies to decorate at home and hopefully share with their families.

The STUCO holiday spirit week was a fun and festive week for the Concordian PYP school community to enjoy the last week of the calendar year spreading and sharing cheer with their teachers and friends.

Joe Savage