IMPACT 37 by Concordian International School

BY CONCORDIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL INTEGRITY - VISION - INTELLECT - COMPASSION

ISSUE 37: JUNE 2023

Table of Contents

Summer Issue

Editor's Note

Special Event

Queen Suthida's Birthday Celebration

Showcase

A Love for Thai Music - Hui Hui G12

Burapha Thai Music Contest

Activities and Events

Zanook Fest

Songkran Festival

Career Day

School Updates

PY Chinese Writing Contest

PYP X Art Exhibition

K2 Walkathon

MYP Design Exhibition

Talent show

Chinese Speech Competition

English Speak! Competition

G10 Personal Project

IB Art Exhibition

The Concordian Spring Celebration of Song

End of Year Celebration

Athletics News

Championship Teams 2022-2023

Mr. Robert's Diary

Squash / Golf

Table Tennis team

Badminton team

Volleyball team

Basketball team

Football team

Staff vs Students Volleyball

Dragons Sprinter Swimmings Championships

MotoSurf / Chess Tournament

Design Exhibition Page 29

Student Life and Service

G6 Service Projects

G7 Service Projects

G8 Service Projects

G9 Service Projects

G10 Service Projects

High School Clubs

Student Government

Zanook Fest Page 6

Special Feature

Editor's NOTE

Dear Impact Readers,

Here we are, at the end of the academic year 2022-2023, looking back on our learning adventure as we eased out of the difficult period of the last couple of years. It is our pleasure to share the highlights of the past few months in this latest issue of Impact - the magazine that keeps you informed on all of the amazing learning, events, activities and service projects that happen at our school while bringing Concordian’s mission and vision to life.

Most recently, Concordian administration, faculty and students paid tribute to Her Majesty Queen Suthida on the auspicious occasion of her 45th birthday anniversary. We then share some words of reflection from Hui Hui, one of our graduates this year, and celebrate the achievements of our students at the Burapha Music Contest 2023. We then look back on the brilliant Zanook Fest - a fabulous event for the school community organized entirely by students.

A most wonderful celebration, and an absolute highlight of the year, Songkran brought joy across all sections of the school, each giving the fête a unique twist. Water play for the younger students was fun and refreshing while, in addition to the traditional blessings, Secondary staff and students were treated to the “Legend of Siam” - an extravaganza of breathtaking performances by our students, showcasing the stunningly profound beauty of Thai culture from across the land.

Concordian takes pride in its academic programmes and its commitment to trilingualism, and so we check in with the winners of this year’s PY Chinese Writing Contest and take an in-depth look at the learning journey of our Grade 5 students through their PYP Exhibition - the culmination of all of their hard work in the Primary Years Programme. Keeping the school’s mission in their hearts, our youngest students also do their part in making the world a better place - please read all about the K2 Walkathon which raised a significant amount for the pediatric department at Chonburi Hospital.

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Over in Secondary, we have the pleasure of finding out more about the seemingly endless avenues through which our students demonstrate their learning outcomes and incredible talents - Design Exhibition, Talent Show, Chinese Speech competition, Speak! English Public Speaking contest, Grade 10 Personal Project Exhibition, DP Art Exhibition, the Vocal and Instrumental End-of-Year concerts...wow! And let’s not forget our Concordian Dragons Athletics - our sports teams have had a fantastic year, coming back from the difficult times stronger than ever and looking forward to a new year of sporting successes after a well-deserved summer break.

As always, we update you on the phenomenal progress of our service learning teams and the work of the Middle School and High School governments and their achievements during the year. We are once again grateful to the Concordian families who have chosen to share their thoughts about the school and lastly, we highlight the list of university acceptances achieved by the Class of 2023.

Please enjoy this issue of our magazine and have a wonderful summer!

Dessy Delevaux Editor

Her Majesty Queen Suthida's Birthday Celebration

Long Live Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana

C oncordian International School celebrated the auspicious occasion of Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana’s Birthday on June 2, 2023. Administrators, students, and parent representatives paid respect and wished well to Her Majesty in a traditional ceremony.

Credit photo by : Don and Dol’s Mom

Congratulations to Raiwin (Hui Hui) Sae Zhang, Grade 12 student who was accepted into Northwestern University, US, this year. As she joined the Thai classical music activity since she was in G3 until now, she had an opportunity to do many things such as performing in Thai Events, music competitions, a personal project and also creating the club with her friends to help others which was very meaningful. Not only that, she inspires the younger generation to be good musicians and try to achieve their dreams as she has done.

Here are some feelings and experiences that Hui Hui would like to share with us:

“Beautiful polished wooden pieces with such vibrant echoes; feeling the rhythm of the melodies pulsating through my veins. What a journey it has been.

As I reflect upon my incredible and long (16 years!) journey at Concordian, one thing remains constant in my life—my love for Thai music.

The earliest memories that I treasure most are my involvement in various school events. From Loy Krathong to Songkran, I have had the privilege to showcase my appreciation for Thai music to my peers, teachers, and parents.

Throughout the years, I have also had the opportunity to participate in numerous national competitions. They not only challenged my skills but also allowed me to connect with like-minded youths who share the same passion for Thai music.

One of the highlights of my musical journey is representing my heritage on international stages. From performing at the AsiaPacific Economic Cooperation conference to the World Education Forum, I witnessed how music transcends cultural barriers and brings people together.

As I progressed in my musical journey, I was inspired to give back to the community that brought me to where I am today. With the support of my teachers, parents, and peers, I embarked on a service project, donating musical instruments and teaching music to underprivileged students. This experience has instilled in me a sense of responsibility to continue sharing my knowledge with those who may not have easy access to it.

As I prepare to embark on a new chapter at university in the US, I am determined to continue my musical journey, honoring the traditions of Thai music abroad.

All this would not have been possible without the help of the Concordian community, so I would like to end by thanking Kru A, my family, my friends, and all of you for your unwavering support.”

Throughout the years, she has been not only a compassionate leader in the band but has also worked so hard in many activities at school.

I hope that she will be happy in her new chapter and I wish her prosperity and success in her way.

We are so proud of you !!!

Kru A

Music Contest 2023 Burapha

Congratulations to our three representative students, Rika (G8), Don (G5) and Dol (G5) who participated and won amazing awards in the Thai music competition for Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn at Burapha University on April 8-9, 2023.

Mookmada (Rika) Phurkwattanagul earned the silver medal for the Khim in the Middle school category. Don Decharin and Dol Decharin earned the Gold Medal for the Ranad-Ek in the Primary school category. The success was a result of their hard work and diligent training. Let’s enjoy the experiences that they all would like to share with us:

I am very proud of myself for receiving the silver medal for the khim competition even though I have only been practicing this song for 2 weeks. I feel like all the practice paid off because I thought I would get a bronze medal, because there were so many talented seniors in the competition. Going to this competition really enhanced my skills on this instrument and made me more comfortable on stage by myself. Thank you Kru A for giving me this opportunity to compete!

- Rika G8 -

Last month my brother and I competed in a Ranad competition, Mor Burapa and we achieved the gold medal award. This competition has taught me a lot of things but first I would like to thank Kru A for supporting me in this competition. Every time I compete it always helps me to improve myself. This competition taught me to be a risk taker - even though this wasn’t my first time playing in front of audiences, I was still pretty nervous. But I overcame it and continued. It has also improved my responsibility to practice everyday and improve my skill of managing time.

Recently, I joined a Ranad competition called “Mor Burapa”. I enjoyed my time there and I also learned a lot of things. For example, I was open-minded in hearing the responses of my teachers when I made mistakes and also used the IB learner profile “Reflective”, after the competition, I reflected on what I did wrong and how I could have done better. I would like to thank everyone who helped me throughout this journey and especially Kru A for teaching me. Without her, this wouldn’t have been possible.

“There is no success without effort and discipline.” We are so proud of you and hopefully they will improve better in the future and their dreams will come true.

- Don G5 -

- Dol G5 -

Zanook

The Zanook school concert is a vibrant, exhilarating event that draws over 500 attendees each year. It stands out as a fun-filled celebration, characterized by a light-hearted, joyous atmosphere that encompasses both performers and audience alike. While each performance is very well rehearsed, Zanook's essence lies not in serious competition but in providing a platform for students and bands to showcase their talents in a stress-free, enjoyable environment.

Zanook was held on April 4, 2023,, timed close to the vibrant Songkran holiday and attendees embraced the holiday spirit, arriving in colorful, floral shirts that added to the festival's visual appeal.

Driven by the passionate student committee - Good, Tin, Minnie, PingPing, and Kanoon - the organization of Zanook is a meticulous, collaborative process. Regular meetings with the school administrators ensure that the festival runs smoothly and remains an anticipated, highlight event of the school year.

Service groups and clubs ran booths selling refreshing drinks and delicious food. Combined, the groups were able to raise over 170,000 baht for various charitable causes.

Zanook's unique charm is amplified by the 'Dunk Tank' event which was handled by the HSSG - an exciting spectacle where students get the rare opportunity to dunk their administrators. Over 80,000 baht was raised and donated to Baan Dek Foundation. The crowd's laughter and cheers during this segment encapsulated the festival's spirit - one of camaraderie, amusement, and shared enjoyment.

Zanook isn't just a school concert; it's a jubilant celebration of Concordian student talent, community bonding, and shared joy. It represents the very heartbeat of the school year, making it not just an event to attend, but an experience to cherish.

Good G11 (HSSG Secretary 2023-2024)

Tin G11 (HSSG Treasurer 2023-2024)

SongkranFestival

Early Years Songkran Ceremony

The EY Songkran Ceremony in this school year was the first time for nearly all of the students as we didn’t have this event for about 3 years.

K3 representative students were outstanding while presenting the significance of Songkran. The students learned about Thai culture through this meaningful ceremony. After that they all had a great time with Songkran water play. Everyone was excited and had a fantastic time!!!

Kru Aim

EY Thai Team Leader

PY Songkran Celebration 2023

This year the PY students participated in the watering ceremonies that were held in the Grand Theater in the morning. We also had the Riak Kwan Ceremony for G5 students and a water-pouring Ceremony for all students. During the ceremony, many PY students demonstrated and showed their talent for beautiful Thai dance and Thai classical music during the ceremony.

Then in the afternoon, everyone enjoyed the water activities together at the mini soccer field and cooled down with ice-cream at the end of the day. It is absolutely great to have the celebration of Songkran back to see everyone have had such a blast getting each other wet.

Kru Nid

PY Thai Team Leader

The Legend of Siam Songkran in the Secondary school

After 3 years of Covid restrictions, we have finally been able to resume our regular Songkran celebrations at school. To celebrate a return to semi-normalcy, the Thai Department put together an elegant performance celebrating the many beautiful and diverse aspects of Thai Culture. From the graceful beauty of the Nang Songkran procession to the powerful and controlled strength of the Muay Thai demonstration, we got to experience the width and depth of our culture through performances which represented each region of Thailand.

Students also received blessings from their teachers, this was also a good opportunity for students in Grade 12 to receive their final blessing from their teachers before their exams and graduation. After the performance, we got to enjoy the booths set up by the students, for example, stalls making traditional Thai amenities or booths serving foods like “Fried Pork with sticky rice” or

and “Thai Herb refreshing drink” or

Overall, this year’s Songkran celebration is one of our best yet, with great performances and student-led activities.

“ข้าวเหนียวหมูทอด”

“นำาสมุนไพร”.

Supawit Supabundit (Kenji) - Grade10C

Career Day 2023

The annual Career Day event took place on April 22, 2023, and was organized by Concordian’s Career and College Counseling department. Each year we bring together professionals in the larger community of Thailand to share their knowledge and expertise to our students in Grades 9 to 12. This supports our students by providing in-depth knowledge on specific careers as well as an insight on future job opportunities. It allows them to make connections between what they are learning in school and the world of work. It also encourages students to set goals and develop a plan of action for their future while inspiring them by making them aware of the unlimited potential ahead of them. We highly value these kinds of events and send our deepest gratitude and appreciation to the professionals who took the time to share their experience and knowledge with our students.

Mahisorn Wongphati, Ph.D. CEO, Co-founder of HiveGround

Khun Bhisidh Nardee Head Strategic Partnerships and New Business of True Digital Group

Khun Nalinee Robinson Senior Vice President, Head of Research and Development at CPF Group

Karndee Leopairote, Ph.D Chief Foresight and Digital Asset Officer of Magnolia Quality Development Corporation Limited (MQDC)

Khun Piyatida Itiravivongs President of Huawei Cloud Thailand

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作家的责任就是用自己的笔，去为世界开一扇窗，让读者看到更真实、更深刻、更有意义的世界。"

“The responsibility of a writer is to use their pen to open a window for the world, to let readers see a more real, profound, and meaningful world"

- 杨绛 Yang JiangChinese playwright, author, and translator

Concordian International School has successfully hosted its 9th annual PY Chinese Writing Competition in April 2023. The competition aimed to inspire a love for writing and foster creativity among students. We take great pride in the outstanding writing skills demonstrated by all participating students from Grades 1 to 5. It was truly a wonderful showcase of their writing abilities.

The following are the writing topics this year. Out of fairness, the topics were announced to both teachers and students on the day of their contest.

G1 had Picture Writing - In the Park 在公园

G2 had Expository Writing - My Favorite Person 我最喜欢的人

G3 had Expository Writing - A True Friend 真正的好朋友

G4 had Narrative Writing - A Meaningful Day 有意义的一天

G5 had Narrative Writing - A Secret 一个秘密

G1C Tate: 我很自豪，因为这是第一次我在学校得到第一名 的大奖杯。I am very proud of myself as this is the first time I have won the 1st place big trophy.

G1C Bubble: 今天我很高兴，因为我得到奖杯。我的爸爸妈 妈也很高兴啊！Today I am so happy that I won a trophy. My parents are so happy too.

On Friday, April 28th, 2023, four different awards were announced in each class and grade level.

• The Class Excellent Writer Award (1st place of the class)

• The Class Great Writer Award (2nd place of the class)

• The Grade Level Excellent Writer Award (1st place of the grade level)

• The Grade Level Great Writer Award (2 nd place of the grade level)

Congratulations to all the amazing young writers. Let’s hear what they want to share with the school community regarding writing, winning, and learning Chinese in Concordian!

G1I Morris: 我很开心，因 为我得到全年级第一名 和全班第一名，我这么 高兴啊！谢谢老师们。

I won 1st place in the class and the grade level. I am over the moon right now and I’d like to thank the teachers.

G1I Anna: 我这么惊喜啊！因为得到第二名，谢谢 中文老师。I felt so surprised that I won 2nd place, thanks to all my Chinese teachers.

G1I Anya: 我很开心，因为我得到大奖杯。我明年 还要努力。I am so happy that I won the 1st place big trophy. I will continue to work hard next year.

G1I Marcus: 我真开心啊！因为我得到大奖杯，我写 的故事真出色啊！I am so happy that I won a trophy. What an outstanding story I wrote!

G1S Kitty: 我很高兴，因为这是 我第一次得到写作比赛的奖 杯，我的奶奶也很自豪。 This is the first time I won a trophy in the Writing Contest. I feel so happy and my grandma is so proud of me.

G1S Pryn: 我很开心，我的妈妈也 很开心，明年我要得第一名。

I am very happy and so is my mom. I’d like to win 1st place next year.

G1D Atam:我很高兴，这

谢中文老师们，明年我 也要得第一名。It is so delightful to win two trophies at the same time! I’d like to thank my Chinese teachers and I will try to win again next year.

G1D Alyn: 这次比赛我得了第二名，我很开心， 爸爸妈妈也很开心。I won 2nd place this year and I am happy with my achievements, and so do my parents.

G1D Qing Qing: 我很兴奋，因为这是我第一次得到 奖杯，爸爸妈妈也很开心。明年我要努力得第一 名。I was so excited because this is my first trophy. My parents are thrilled too. Next year I will work harder and win 1st place.

G2C Nita: 我觉得很开心！感谢

Ms. Ariel 给我的奖杯！希望明 年我也可以得第一名！I am extremely happy and thankful to receive the trophy from Ms. Ariel! I hope I can win 1st place again next year.

G2C Belle: 我觉得很开心！因为 我可以和美琳一起领奖！希望 我三年级的时候也能继续得奖！I feel so happy not only because I won, but also getting awards with my friend Malyn! I hope I can win again next year in G3.

G2C Malyn: 我好开心啊！我希望三年级还可以继续 拿奖！I feel so much happiness in my heart and I hope I can win again next year in G3.

G2I Anya: 我要谢谢我的爸 爸、妈妈和老师，因为他们 教我。我觉得我可以做的更 好，希望明年可以得到全年 级第一的大奖。I’d like to thank my dad, my mom, and my teachers for teaching me to do the best I can. I’m confident I can do even better next year and aim to win the grade level 1st place.

G2I Parima: 我觉得很开心，因为我很努力做，所以 得到好成绩。I feel extremely happy about it. Thanks to my hard work every day, I get such good achievements.

G2S Stephanie: 虽然我觉得我能 在作文比赛中得奖，但是我 没想到自己能得年级第一！ 我非常高兴。同时我也要感 谢我的老师，是她们教我怎 么写出好的作文。I knew I could win the writing contest but getting the grade level 1st place is a total surprise for me. I am so thrilled about the result. Thanks to my Chinese teachers who taught me how to write a good piece.

G2S Nenae: 我觉得自己会得到班级第二，没想到自 己可以得到第一，我太开心了！I thought I could win the 2nd place but I won the 1st!! I am overjoyed right now.

G2S Chant: 我没想过自己会得奖，我听到我的名字 时我还以为我听错了。我得奖了，我和我的妈妈 都非常高兴！I did not expect to win the writing contest. I thought I heard it wrong when my name was announced. My mom and I are filled with happiness.

G2D Nana: 我觉得我能在写作比 赛中得奖，因为在比赛以前 我在家经常练习我们学过的 字。但是我没想到自己可以 得到年级第二名，我真是太 兴奋了！

I knew I could win the writing contest because I practiced writing many Chinese characters at home before the contest. The result comes in as me winning the grade level second place. WOW! I am over the moon right now.

G2D Hana: 我知道自己得奖的时候很惊讶，因为 我没想到自己会得奖！我真的超级开心！I feel completely surprised to win the award. I feel overjoyed!

次我得了两个奖杯，谢

G3C Soda: 我很开心可以得奖， 我能得奖我觉得是我写作 时会想一想用好的词语和比 喻句，写完后我还检查了三 次，希望明年还可以得奖。 I feel thrilled to win the class 1st place. I think I could win because I thought about how to use more good words and sentences during my writing. And I read and checked my writing three times before I submitted it. I hope I can win again next year.

G3C Chopin: 虽然今年我得了第二名，但是我非常 开心。因为今年是我第一次得奖！我以后比赛也 要像今年一样练习很多次。Although it is in 2nd place, I still feel so happy because this is my first winning a writing contest. I will always practice a lot from now on.

G3I Yuri: 我太开心了！我 觉得我今年进步很大， 拿到年级第一名。我想 感谢老师教我很多写作 技巧，也想感谢爸爸妈 妈让我每天都练习写长 句子。I am so happy that I made so much progress and won the grade level 1st place. I thank my teachers for the great writing strategies they taught me and also my parents who pushed me to write longer sentences every day.

G3I Songyun: 我得奖了，我感到无比兴奋！我写作 的时候用了很多的成语和古诗词，我觉得它们帮 助我得奖。I feel over-excited that I won! I applied many Chinese idioms and sentences from ancient poems, which helped me win, I think.

G3I Keaton: 我得奖了，我非常开心！我平常喜欢看 中文书，我觉得对我写作的帮助很大！我要继续 坚持这个好习惯。It is delightful that I won 2nd place. I love reading Chinese books which helped writing. I will continue reading.

G3S Rin: 我刚刚来这个学校， 所以能得奖我太开心了！当 我听到 Ms.Ariel 叫我的名字的 时候，我的腿都软了。我想 说，练习很重要，还有我很 感谢老师们！因为如果没有 老师教我，我可能就不会得

奖。I just joined Concordian this year and I won! When I heard Ms. Ariel calling out my name, I couldn’t believe it and I even felt my legs were weakened. I think practice is the key. I’d like to thank my teachers to help me to achieve this.

G3S Bhume: 我很开心，可是我觉得今年我有一点 骄傲，所以我觉得明年的比赛我要更努力，我可 以做得更好。I am very happy but I thought I might be a little too confident before the contest. I will try better next year.

G3D Risa:

这是我第三次得奖

了，我觉得要多练习，多背 超级词语、成语，还有要用 比喻句和感叹句。我没有给 自己必赢的压力，因为我 每天都很认真地学习和练

习。This is my third time winning the writing contest. I must say that it is good to use many juicy words, Chinese idioms, similes, and exclamatory sentences. I didn't feel stressed about winning as I practiced hard every day.

G3D Wana: 我很高兴我得了第二名，Ms.Ariel说我的 名字的时候，我觉得很惊讶，因为我一直以为我 不会得奖，可是我得奖了！我想谢谢我的中文老 师，她让我努力练习了。I’m thrilled I won 2nd place. I was shocked to hear my name announced by Ms. Ariel. I didn’t expect myself to do it at all. I want to thank my Chinese teachers for pushing me to practice writing every day.

G4C Alice: 我又兴奋又开心， 因为我没想到我会得奖。我 想感谢我四年级的中文老师 们，因为她们教了我很多写 作技巧。我希望明年还能得 奖。I am excited and overjoyed. I didn’t expect to win. I thank all my G4 Chinese teachers because they taught me good writing strategies. I hope I can win again next year.

G4C Pam: 我很兴奋，因为我没想到我会得奖。我 想谢谢我四年级的中文老师们！I am very excited as I didn’t expect to win. I thank all my G4 Chinese teachers.

G4I Bruce: 虽然我拿到全 班第一名，但是我不能 骄傲，我要继续努力， 希望明年也可以得第一 或第二名。我要感谢我 的妈妈每天帮我复习中 文。Even though I got 1st place in the class, I won’t be conceited and will continue to work hard and try to win the top two places. I’d like to thank my mom for reviewing and writing with me every day.

G4I Alicia: 我很开心，因为我没有想到我会得奖。 我想谢谢老师教了我很多写作技巧。明年我也会 继续努力的！I am very happy as I didn’t expect to win. I thank my teachers who taught me many effective writing strategies. I will continue working hard next year.

G4I Kayton: 我没想到我会得奖！当我听到我的名字 的时候，我开心极了！ I didn’t expect this award at all! When my name was announced, I was over the moon!

G4S Yang Yang: 我原来以 为我只会得第二名，但 是竟然是第一名，我觉 得这是美梦成真啊！我

平时会多练习写汉字， 写作比赛前一周我也会 试着自己写一篇作文当 作练习。I thought I would be only

2nd place but I got the 1st! It is a dream becoming true. I always practice writing Chinese characters and I tried to write a practice piece a week before the real writing contest.

G4S Aiya: 我很开心我得了奖，希望五年级的时候 还能再拿一次奖。我的写作秘诀是写完一定要再 读一遍，并且想一想怎么把句子改得更好。I’m so happy that I won and I hope I will win again in G5. The secret to good writing is to re-read after writing and think about how to make the sentences better.

G4S Deedee: 我知道我得奖的时候，我的心情很平 静。我认为平时多练习老师教的写作技巧，比如 用排比句、比喻句等等可以让我们的写得作文更 好。When my name was announced, I was actually calm. I think to improve writing, we need to practice the effective strategies our teachers taught us, such as parallel sentences, similies …etc.

G4D Yuu-xin: 我在比赛的时候 尽量放轻松，并且多用想 象力来写作文，我觉得很 有帮助！Try ti relax during the writing process, enjoy it, and use your imagination. That helps.

G4D Lookpeach: 我觉得每次造句

作业认真练习，对写作非常 有益处，明年我也要继续努力！ I think trying your best to do the making sentences homework is very helpful for improving writing. I will continue working hard next year!

G5C Dol: 我现在特别开心，但

是在等待获奖名单的时候我 的心情超级紧张。我认为多 读中文书对写作很有帮助。 除了多读书以外，还应该在 做造句练习和写作的时候多 练习使用老师教的超级词 语。我特别想感谢我的妈妈， 她一直鼓励我和帮助我，让我有信心。I was really nervous before the annoucement but now I am overjoyed. Reading helps writing. In addition, when practicing sentence-making and writing, apply as many juicy words as possible. I especially want to thank my mom for always encouraging me and helping to build my confidence.

G5C Pun Pun: 我没想到获奖的人会是我，真是惊 喜呀！我觉得学好写作不难，上课的时候要认真 听老师讲，然后在练习的时候多使用超级词语。

I did not expect to win. What a surprise! I think it is not difficult to write well as long as we listen to teachers in class, practice at home, and use good word choices.

G5I Don: 虽然这不是我第一次 得奖，但是我还是很激动。 我要特别谢谢我的妈妈，她 找到了很多有趣的中文书让 我读，读书让我学到了很多 好的词语和写作方法。我认 为一篇好的作文应该是有趣 的、不无聊的。Although this is

not my first time winning, I was excited just as the first time. I especially want to thank my mom for those interesting Chinese books she found for me. Reading helps me to improve my writing. In my opinion, a good piece should be interesting to read.

G5I Brownie: 听到我名字的时候，我太兴奋了，我 没有想到是我。去领奖时，我紧张得脚有些僵硬 了。我常常在网上读好的作文，跟别人学习，自 己会有进步。我认为写不一样的事情才可以吸引 读者。I was so excited when my name was announced. I didn’t expect it and I was so nervous when going on the stage that I felt my legs were stoned. I often read good articles and learn from others. I consider writing something unique will attract readers.

G5S CJ: 我觉得我像在做梦一 样。开始时我很紧张，听到 自己名字的时候就变得很开 心了。听到年级第二名是我 的时候，我很激动。我平时 造句会努力用超级词语，有 错字我也会练习写，这些好 习惯对我的写作有帮助。

我想感谢我小学的中文老师们，她们常常鼓励 我。It felt like a dream when my name was annouced. I was more than excited that I also won 2nd place in the grade level. I usually practice writing many juicy words and also practice extra when I write something wrong. Good writing habits are crucial. I want to thank all my Chinese teachers for encouraging me all the way until now.

G5S Emi: 比赛的时候虽然我很紧张，但是我写得 比较顺利，知道要写什么，因为我平时做作业 都会很认真地用超级词语，练习写作技巧。I was nervous during the contest but my writing was smooth as I knew what I want to write. I often practice good writing strategies during my everyday work.

G5D Lily: 我很开心！我平时写

写字会记得比较好。我要谢 谢小学的中文老师，鼓励我 进步。I am overjoyed. I usually write many juicy words and also try my best to do my Chinese homework. Therefore I could write many Chinese characters. I want to thank all my Chinese teachers for encouraging me and helping me improve my Chinese.

G5D Alice: 我很兴奋，没想到我会得奖。虽然我得 奖了，但是我觉得我在写字方面还需要更努力。 我要感谢小学的中文老师们用心教我中文，也 要感谢我的爷爷奶奶在家里帮我练习说和写中 文。It is such exciting news that I won, although I feel I still have room to improve in writing Chinese characters. I’d like to thank all my Chinese teachers in PY and also my grandparents for practicing Chinese with me at home.

Ms. Ariel Wang Elementary Principal

作文就会努力用超级词语， 做作业也会很认真，所以习

The work in this gallery represents Grade 5 students' artistic journey and aesthetic education development in the PYP.

Grade 5 students have creatively demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and art exploration in their paintings. They have used the elements of art including line, shape, space, value, form, texture, and color in their work.

Each student took action using visual communication by integrating their PYPX Exhibition topic into their symbolic self-portraits to demonstrate who they are and what they have learned. They have used symbols to express concepts, beliefs and ideas adding depth and meaning to their art.

They have skillfully created these beautiful portraits through the course of many months.

Please enjoy these paintings and appreciate the Grade 5 vision for a better world.

Teacher: Ms. Lisa Saldana

Teacher Assistant: Ms. Marily Garcia

The 2023 PYP Exhibition at Concordian was an extraordinary triumph that left an indelible mark on all fortunate enough to witness it. This highly anticipated event, which culminated a year of arduous work, exemplified the true essence of the International Baccalaureate's Primary Years Programme.

Students embarked on an exhilarating journey, selecting a UN Sustainable Development Goal that ignited their passions. With unwavering enthusiasm, they meticulously researched their chosen topic, collaborating with like-minded peers to consolidate their knowledge and devise meaningful action for creating change. Supported by the school community, including teachers, parents, mentors, and guest speakers, our Grade 5 students took charge of their own learning, demonstrating their trilingual abilities and showcasing their skills in art, music, physical education, and ICT.

The culmination of their efforts was a series of dynamic and engaging TED Talk-style presentations that captivated the audience, leaving a lasting impression of their immense accomplishments. The 2023 PYP Exhibition was more than an academic showcase; it was a testament to the power of education, collaboration, and the steadfast determination of young minds set on making a positive impact in the world.

Mr. Craig Martin

Namo, Stanley, Bright, Ryan, Kris

Kao, Drake, Zolar

Hannah, Toeyhom, Prim, Reiko, Kayne, Sun Sun

Prom, Kevin, Alice, Grace S., Pun Pun, Tina

Mike, Dol, Kumzub, Bay, Prize

Yuan, Korn, Camil, Aina, Lotta, Pik

Pryn, Ryu, Xiu Xiu, Theo, Aya, Emi

Gwyn, Ana, Pim Pim, Tri, Keane, Tae

Ing Ing, Tonkha, Imm, Pleng, Lily

Eiel, Kin, Janet, Purin and CJ

Name, Tree, Grace L., Brownie, Don, Elliott

NJ, Sunny, Navy, Paramas, Kairi, Vinnie and Prinnie

Thames, Yuri, Mee, Veeya, Natalie

Walkathon Walkathon

The K2 Walkathon was a special event that connected with our Unit of Inquiry, "Connecting to Characters," and the story "I Walk With Vanessa." The students collected sponsors and walked circles around the gym to raise funds for the pediatric department at Chonburi hospital, inspired by Vanessa's story. Thanks to the incredible efforts of the K2 class moms, the event ran smoothly, resulting in a remarkable total of 473,328 Thai Baht raised. Grade 2 also contributed 10,000 Baht, setting a generous example for others. The Walkathon exemplified empathy and the power of taking action. It showed students how their support could make a difference in the lives of children at the hospital, just like Vanessa in the story.

Mr. Joe Savage

Design is a versatile discipline that shapes objects, systems, and experiences with purpose. It plays a crucial role in forming our surroundings, enhancing functionality, and facilitating effective communication. Design combines problem-solving, aesthetics, and user-centric thinking while considering cultural and environmental factors.

The Concordian Design Department has been busy this year developing the 'Design Dragons' of the future. At Concordian, we offer instruction in various design subjects, including product design, AR content, coding, and web design.

This year, we hosted a fantastic exhibition that fills our students with pride. We would like to express our gratitude to everyone who took the time to visit our exhibition, and we eagerly anticipate seeing you again next year!

Charne Vanstraelen Head of Design

Secondary Talent Show

The 2023 Secondary School Talent Show was a great success this year! As one of the hosts of the talent show I felt that the performances were outstanding and that they deserved every bit of credit they could receive. Moreover, props to the HSSG for planning such a great event.

I know that many of the performers must have been extremely anxious on that day (including me), however I feel that everyone worked together extremely well and managed to produce quite a show for the student body. The performances were extremely diverse, ranging from traditional instruments to outstanding vocal performances.

Working and coordinating with my fellow co-hosts also was a pleasure to be a part of and that we shared many fun moments throughout. I am extremely proud to be part of the talent show as it has provided a plethora of new experiences for me, like how it’s fine to be nervous and excited for a performance but the fact that you are courageous enough to be there makes all the difference.

From first hand experience, I know that it must be terrifying to be up on that stage and perform something in front of the entire school, and I feel that that is something I will never really get over. Fear is a natural part of that experience but don’t let that hold you back, it will be a shame if you give up on your dreams just because of it.

I know that there are lots more talents in the student body that are just waiting for a chance to shine and I believe that the talent show is indeed that stage for you! So do not be afraid to sign up next year, because believe it or not, it is going to be a blast.

I would like to thank Ms. Marijoy and the officers for really helping set up the show this year, and trying really hard to help coordinate the shows. I would also like to thank all the performers who performed on the talent show, without them the show would not have been possible. Also, let’s not forget the teacher's performances! They did extremely well and really made the show. Congratulations to all the winners and I Hope to see you on the stage next year!

Sheen

Grade 9 HSSG Student Representative

Secondary

Chinese Speech Contest

On March 14 and 15, 2023, the Chinese department successfully held the Chinese Speech Contest! A total of 33 students registered for the competition, and after the audition, 16 contestants stood on the stage for the final competition.

This year, the theme of the speech contest was "Culture, Empathy, Dream" (文化，同理心，梦想). Through their impressive speeches, the students not only showed their Chinese language skill but also expressed their understanding and appreciation of culture, further highlighting their confidence!

We look forward to having more students take the stage and join in the speech contest next year!

今年的 3 月 14 日和 15 日，中学中文组再一次成功地 举办了中文演讲比赛！本次比赛共有 33 位同学报 名参加，最终有 16 位同学通过了初选，有幸站在 了决赛的舞台上！

本年度的演讲比赛以文化，同理心，梦想 (Culture, Empathy, Dream) 为主题。通过精彩的演讲，同学们 不仅展示了他们的汉语言水平，而且还表达了他 们对中国文化的理解和欣赏， 彰显了他们的自信 心！

我们期待明年有更多的同学登上演讲的舞台，展 示你们的风采！

中学中文组

2023年6月

By Ms. Jing

Secondary School Chinese Department

中文演讲比赛对我来说是个非常有意义的比 赛。比赛让我受益匪浅，比赛的手稿是要我们 自己写自己读的，这不但提高了我的写作能 力，还提高了我的演讲能力。站在舞台中间演 讲无疑是对我的锻炼，学会抗压对我们以后能 快乐地生活有着极大的帮助。另外，演讲比赛 也让我对我演讲主题 ——诗意江南有了更深刻的 理解，有机会学习课本之外的知识。 总的来 说，我觉的中文演讲比赛是一个十分有意义比 赛。

By G8 Deen

Dear Concordians,

This year the English department organised and ran the second edition of the Speak! Competition, a public speaking event aimed at showcasing our students' oratory skills. All the candidates underwent an audition process and were vetted by a panel of 5 judges. Then they spent over 2 weeks editing, refining, honing, polishing and, finally, perfecting their speeches.

They attended individual practice sessions and even participated in the English Public Speaking CMA after school-- all in an effort to provide our community with their best possible performance. And what a performance that was! The speakers regaled us with authentic and heart-felt speeches, with emotional performances, and with our fair share of both anticipation and trepidation.

We couldn't be more proud of our students, and on behalf of the entire English department, I would like to thank and congratulate each and every one of you again! We teachers may put in all the work in the world to support you, but ultimately the success of an event like this rests on your shoulders, and you guys carried it like giants. Thank you!

Admiringly, Mr.

Alessio

Personal Project

The Personal Project Exhibition was held on March 16, 2023, where the Class of 2025 students put their work on display after a year-long inquiry into their personal interests. This year we were very excited to be back in person for the first completely face-to-face Personal Project cycle since the pandemic.

The Exhibition was our biggest to date! All students got to showcase their work in innovative ways, including: live musical performances on stage, movie screenings in a cozy theater, a selection of snack and drink tastings, video game trials, and many other interactive booths. We would like to thank Khun Thida, IT, maintenance, and all the related departments for helping the students’ work to be shown authentically.

Each booth was personalized to the students’ interests and experience in the Personal Project, which boasted a vast array of products and topics. From Hug Machines to soccer cleats to sugar-free candy to building a PC, each student showed a clear passion and deep investment in their personal interest this year.

Pim

Kenji

Pud

Titan

Pam

Throughout the process every year, students work with experts and teachers both in and outside of Concordian to make this a reality. Our team of supervisors were extremely dedicated to building learning partnerships with the students. We would like to thank all of this year’s supervisors as their support and expertise are extraordinarily valuable for students to develop as learners in this process.

As the first externally moderated IB task students submit before they head to the Diploma Program, this is a very important milestone for each student to achieve. We thank our excellent team of internal moderators who work diligently to mark the reports ahead of the IB deadline. We are eagerly waiting for the final IB marks, which will be released later this year, but we are confident that all of our students grew, learned, and developed new skills throughout this meaningful journey.

The students in the Class of 2026 have now started their own path in the Personal Project. The entire Concordian Personal Project team is looking forward to the new and inventive ways that students can explore their interests.

Diane Coon Personal Project Coordinator and Rachel Samson MYP Coordinator

Grey Charlie

Design

Proud Prom

Praew Jerry

Prin JiHo

Ben

Wei-en

Pailin

Austin

Preut

Pleng

Troy Gumlaap

Mily

Mindy

Thun

Ty

Bam Bam

Alyssa

Poj

Jasmine

Zen

DouDou

Fern Haady

Im Rinny

Minnie

Nattida Ryu (display - he was absent)

Peam

Swot

Personal Project Exhibition 2023

Class of 2025

G12 IB Art

students, together with Mr. Mark, were excited to perform and provide further expansionand introspection on the human experience through song.

Also this year, the contagious motivation of all HS Art students conveyed through the Art club, the Culture club, the impressive improvement of the G10s and the enthusiasm of the G9s. The clubs took this opportunity to present some of the works achieved this year and highlight the works of the seniors: the Art club with a welcoming installation and the Language and Culture club with calligraphies reflecting on the seniors' exhibitions.

Tourner dans le vide

During the first week of April, the senior students presented their bodies of work in an event which is not only one of the IB exams but also an important landmark in the lives of student artists. They chose the title of this exhibition from a song (Indila, 2014) to aptly describe this exhibition as a celebration of the beauty and complexity of the human experience, as captured in the fragments and moments that make up our lives. The works explore the multiple possibilities of existence and the human experience of being suspended in the vast and infinite expanse of the void.

The variety of perspectives on this theme are ranging from the contemplative to the playful, from the introspective to the hyperreal. The student artists have used a range of media, including painting, sculpture, digital art and photography to explore the emotions and experiences that shape our lives. This year we also had the wonderful opportunity to be accompanied by performances from Kyla as well as the Con Brio choir ensemble. The

As communicators but also risk takers, the G9 and G10 students selected their most achieved works, not only demonstrating their creativity and thinking skills but also their reflection skills. All the students were proud to have this unique occasion to display collectively their creativity,imagination, emotions and concepts. Their works invite the viewer to contemplate the human condition and find inspiration in the artists’ explorations of this timeless and universal theme.

Ms. Jeanne Couaillier DP Art teacher

The spring choir performance at Concordian was a joyous celebration of music and song. The students put on exciting performances and showcased their growth of musical skill on the stage. In addition, the Con Brio (“with passion and vigor”) Choir gave their stunning inaugural performance!

The students worked tirelessly to practice and perfect the music as well as all the logistics and details of the concert. It takes a coordinated effort by the community, staff, administration and students to produce such an exciting musical concert experience and the Concordian choirs want to thank everyone who attended and provided their support.

Our final song, “Sisi Ni Moja'', was chosen to exemplify one of Concordian’s greatest strengths - “We are one”. As the song states, “We all bruise, we all scar, we all fail but learn to thrive!” We hope you enjoyed sharing in this message of unity and togetherness that Concordian so beautifully embodies.

I am always honored to bring these voices together and build confidence and excellence in song. The excitement, joy and love for music at Concordian is thriving! Thank you to everyone for supporting the continuing success of vocal music at Concordian, and know that greater things are still to come.

Mr. Mark MYP Vocal Music / DP Music

End of Year Celebration

MYP instrumental music students beautifully performed theme music from several films on May 26, 2023 at the End of Year Celebration.

Despite the busy schedules of our students, these musicians put extra effort into making this concert to celebrate the end of this school year and share their talents with friends and parents.

Congratulations to all performers for their hard work and progress this year - we are very proud of them!

Ms. Hyesun Chung Music Coordinator

Actual entries from Coach K’s Diary

“Athletics 2022-2023”

AISAA begins again! Bummer, each school has different rules in regards to players, spectators, and when they can start competition with other schools. Some are unable to join the league and only play in the tournament, a couple not able to play anything yet. Poor JV girls football, need games. An AISAA rule change – A player can play in her/ his own level and play up.

Basketball teams – each player has the dragons style of play now, should be ok. Good vibes at practices. G5U obviously didn’t play much during the past couple years. Basic skills and game environment needed. JV and Varsity have the foundation and are at the level to perform well this year. FUN to watch!

Volleyball – building year. Logos Cambodia back with our Varsity Girls Volleyball Tournament.

More interest than ever among both boys and girls. It will take this year and part of next to master the communication needed on the court and when that happens, it will be “Dragons Volleyball, Bump Set and Spike, because you know what we like.”

Table Tennis and Badminton – getting more practice time this year. Good job by coaches sharing training, occasionally missing players, and figuring out who is with whom in Badminton doubles. Should be fine in AISAA.

Varsity boys football look very strong and we finally have depth. JV boys and girls teams come with the right attitude, coachable, and wanting to improve. Younger levels football players are out of shape, basic skills needed for most boys and girls. A couple of players on each team will need to carry the load. Coaches have their work to do with this batch.

Swimming Dragons - Taiwan and Myanmar teams joining our meet. My, oh my are we solid! Would love to take the top in each age group to compete at Hawaii state meet. Parent communication is necessary in regards to not signing their child up for too many activities “in season”. Especially athletes who play in a team sport and swim or golf or are on a racket sport team.

Varsity boys football – AMAZING. Champions of AISAA League, AISAA Tournament, and 7th Annual SEAIS Football Tournament. Next year to Mandalay!

JV girls football – most exciting victories to earn AISAA Tournament Champions. And, the Coach did make a difference. JV boys won the League and next year we will try and host the boys at home to be sure of fair officiating.

Track and Field – Speed and endurance are there, strength is coming. Next year, top athletes in each event must train regularly. Super foundation for many kids though in our younger ages.

Dragons Golf – this year was practice and return to play. 2023-24 will be only the top golfers on the Dragons Golf Team that enter the ISGT Tournaments, abiding by their rule. Already more tournaments are scheduled for next year.

Squash – Rapidly improving. The team is preparing for the many legs of the 2023-24 Thailand Squash Tournament.

JV girls and JV boys Basketball – Rockin’ the basketball planet with quickness, swarming defense, and finally the much needed element – DESIRE. Dragons - Power Up!

Strength and Endurance - Proud of a few DP students who are making it happen!

Coaches are meeting with next year teams already, providing players with options for fitness through July, because DRAGONS ARE GOING TO SOAR EVEN HIGHER IN 2023-2024!

Tournament

On March 18th to 19th of 2023, the Concordian Squash Team took part in a TSRA Squash Youth Circuit hosted at the Rama Gardens Hotel Sports Complex. Ten Students from four different grades competed in the tournament across 5 age groups, of which Minnie (G6) took 1st place in the U13 Girls, Teak (G7) took 2nd place in the U13 boys, and Kenjung (G7) took 3rd place in the U15 boys.

Each participant showed great commitment and perseverance in each of their games as they often competed with players with far more experience than them. It was inspiring to witness every player treating this tournament as a valuable learning experience. Despite some players facing defeat, they eagerly sought additional games with their opponents to continue reflecting and improving their skills, and used time between games to practice with the more experienced players from different teams. We look forward to seeing more players play in the Squash Team as we compete in future tournaments.

Lodrel (G11) - Team Captain Squash team: Haady, Coach Tashia, Coach Ben, Lodrel, Minnie, Ping Ping, Dou Dou, Ben, Chin Chin, Sheen, Kenjung, Yi-Kang.

Dragons

It’s been a great year for Dragon’s golf. Congratulations to Pei Pei for winning the Dragon’s Cup and a special shout out to Kan for being the only player to compete in all the events this year. I would also like to offer a fond farewell to Matthew. He has been on the team since 6th grade and has throughout the years been a great member of the team, always trying to improve, never giving up, always a positive influence on all of us. He will be missed. Good luck going forward Matthew!

I was very happy to see so many new players. And a big shout out to all the parents for the wonderful support you have given to our young but growing program.

So now everyone be sure to play a lot of golf over the summer. Hit it straight and hit it long!

Go Dragons!

Coach Michael

Golf team: Coach Michael, Ken, Kirk, Puri, Pluem, Kairi, Pei Pei, Putney, Finn, Kan, Peyton, Dean, Thi, Matthew, Jana.

The G5U table tennis team displayed a great performance at the AISAA Tournament. Concordian earned 1 gold and 2 silver medals for CHAMPIONS!!!

G5U table tennis team in AISAA

Boys Singles: 2nd place (Don)

Girls Singles: 1st place (Alin) and 2nd place (Aiya)

***G5U table tennis team are 3 - peat CHAMPIONS***

G5U Table Tennis team: Coach Tiew, Rynie, Jilla, Alin, Aiya, Mind, Coach A, Front row: Tae, Toto, An, Don, Sun Sun, Dol, Pamas.

Dragons Table Tennis trained twice a week this year, each player noticeably improving in all elements of their game. Several different ways to serve, setting up the smash, moving the opponent, and increasing the pace and accuracy on the backhand. Once again we were AISAA Champions. We would like to give special mention to the 4 individual award winners below.

JV Table tennis team Awards:

MVP: Tubtim

Leadership Award: Grand

JV Table Tennis team: Coach A, Grand, Gimmy, Tubtim, Pim, Coach Tiew, Gumlaap, Zen, Thun, Pud.

G7U Table tennis team Awards:

MVP: Ping Ping

Leadership Award: Teak

Thank you for your dedication and commitment. Good luck next year.

Coach Tiew and Coach A

G7U Table Tennis team: Coach A, Kimmie, Rita, Ping Ping, Melody, Coach Tiew, Feak, Diya, Kenny, Peak

Grade 5 & Under G7U AISAA

The G7U badminton team displayed an excellent performance at the AISAA Tournament. Concordian earned 2 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze medals for CHAMPIONS again, 3 times in a row!!!

Boys Singles: 3rd place (Kenny)

Girls Singles: 2nd place (Ping Ping)

Boys Doubles: 1st place (Peak & Icon)

Girls Doubles: 1st place (Rita & Torfun)

Mixed Doubles: 3rd place (Diya & Melody)

G7U Badminton team: Peak, Coach Tiew, Khao Wan, Ping Ping, Melody, Coach Yatima, Marwin, Teak, Yi-Kang, Kenny, Kirin, Diya, Coach Jared.

JV

Coaches and the many parents were very proud of our Dragons G5U badminton team at the AISAA Tournament. We had an excellent performance in all categories, and earned 4 gold medals and 1 silver. Concordian is the Champion in the G5U AISAA Badminton Tournament this year.

AISAA tournament

Boys Singles: 1st place (Tri)

Girls Singles: 1st place (Alin)

Boys Doubles: 1st place (Kevin & Drake)

Girls Doubles: 1st place (Mira & Anya)

Mixed Doubles: 2nd place (Aiya & An)

***G5U team = AISAA CHAMPIONS***

G5U Badminton team: Keane, Kevin, Anya, Jilla, Alin, Aiya, Mira, Lyn, Coach Yatima, Coach Tiew, Yoshi, A-Chi, An, Drake, Tri, Coach Jared.

Concordian JV Badminton team performed at their best during the AISAA Tournament. Each player worked hard and never gave up in all matches and earned many points for each category. We were able to receive gold medals in Girls Doubles and the team earned 2nd place overall.

JV badminton team in AISAA tournament

Boys Singles: 4th place (Yuro)

Girls Singles: 4th place (Earn)

Boys Doubles: 2nd place (Jiho & Pud)

Girls Doubles: 1st place (Tubtim & Meena)

Mixed Doubles: 2nd place (Austin & Proud)

***JV team earned 2nd place***

Coach Tiew and Coach Yatima

JV Badminton team: Pepe, Kaimook, Praew, Mindy, Prin, Coach Yatima, CoachTiew, Sheen, Pud, Gimmy, Proud, Meena, Tubtim, Yuro, Austin, Jiho, Libang, Harry, Coach Jared.

Our Dragons Varsity badminton team made us proud at the AISAA Tournament. We were skillful and persistent, earning gold medals in Girls Doubles and Boys Singles and demonstrated Concordian sportsmanship throughout the tournament.

The final results:

Boys Singles (Jaden) - Gold medal

Girls Singles (Khim) - Bronze medal

Boys Doubles (Tonnam & Leeung) - Bronze medal

Girls Doubles (Grace and Tonnam) Gold medal

Mixed Doubles (Brim and Pleng) 4th place

Congratulations for truly being the best team!

Coach Tiew and Coach Yatima

Varsity Badminton team: Coach Tiew, Leeung, Jaden, Brim, Tonnam, Coach Yatima, Grace, Tonnam P., Khim, Pleng.

Boy’s Junior Varsity Volleyball Tournament @ Berkley - 23rd April 2023

Wow, what a weekend! Some team members had a gruelling one: Football on Saturday and a mammoth 9 hours of Volleyball on Sunday! The recently concluded AISAA volleyball tournament brought together some of the most talented teams from across the city, captivating fans with its high-intensity matches and nail-biting moments. The tournament showcased the epitome of athleticism, teamwork, and sheer determination as teams battled it out on the court, leaving spectators on the edge of their seats. The Boys got off to a shaky start losing to Well’s, but the game could not have been closer. After the first game, the team rested and regrouped and came out with grit and determination throughout the rest of the pool and managed to secure a semifinal place.

The team displayed exceptional skill and teamwork from the initial matches to the intense semifinal showdown. Their dominant displays against formidable opponents left spectators in awe. The players exhibited powerful serves, well-executed blocks, and precise attacks, displaying their commitment to the game and desire to succeed. Unfortunately, the team ran out of steam and lost in the semifinal. Several players stood out with their exceptional performances throughout the tournament. Ty and Ta emerged as forces to be reckoned with, consistently delivering powerful spikes that left opponents scrambling to defend. Outstanding serving from Thun throughout the tournament, and his precision and agility at the net were unparalleled. Finally, Captain Zen displayed his leadership and all-around skills from setting, spiking and serving, keeping the team motivated throughout.

The volleyball tournament marked the end of the season, delivering an enthralling experience for players and spectators alike. It served as a platform to showcase the developing talent, skill, and passion for the sport and had the highest number of teams (9) ever in our league. From the heartstopping matches to the exceptional performances of individual players, this tournament will be remembered as a defining moment in the AISAA calendar. Congratulations to the boys after finishing in second place overall in the league. See you in the Varsity Squad!!

Coach Vici

This season was a very interesting one. We are growing as a program and have expanded to reach new heights (haha) with our athletes. We are excited that the JV boys team came together this year and even integrated some players new to the sport. It was incredible to see how much you have grown this year.

Nothing brings a coach more joy than seeing athletes adapt and develop new skills. From Ty’s outrageous blocks to Kurtis’ ever-growing vertical jump, we saw a lot of progress. Chino took on a tough role as setter this season and really came into his own. All of our players were impressive, but none more reliable than Deen’s serving.

I am looking forward to what next season brings and how varsity will grow and change!

Coach Diane

JV Volleyball Boys team: Tian, Chino, Austin, Thun, Zen, Champ, Kurtis, Ta, Coach Vici, Ty, Kirk, Jerry, Pud.

Volleyball Girls

When I look back on the 2023 JV girls' volleyball season, I would like to take a moment to reflect on our team's performance. Overall, I am proud to say that we worked hard, played hard, had fun, and improved throughout the season.

From the very beginning, our team set a high standard for ourselves. We showed up to practices and games with a positive attitude, ready to push ourselves to be the best we could be. Our dedication and hard work paid off, as we steadily improved our skills and strategies with each passing week.

But it wasn't just about the hard work for us. We also made sure to have fun and enjoy every moment of the season. We cheered each other on, celebrated our successes, and lifted each other up during the tough moments. The bond we formed as a team was truly special, and it made every game and practice that much more enjoyable.

As we look back on the season, we can all agree that we improved in countless ways. Our serves got stronger, our passes got more accurate, and our teamwork became more seamless. We learned from each other and from our opponents, and we never stopped striving to be better.

I want to thank each and every member of the team for their hard work and dedication throughout the season. I am proud to have been a part of such a fine group of athletes, and I look forward to seeing what we can accomplish in the future.

Coach Luke

It was so great to see you all grow as players and as teammates. What a great season. I look forward to working with you next season as we develop. My highlight of the season was watching how you came together and grew as communicators. As Coach Luke said, this season was very positive and really made us come together. See you next season!

BEST PLAYERS THIS YEAR (as voted by the team):

Rita

Alyssa

Tonkhing

Homdaeng

Tubtim

Nampetch

Bambam

THE BEST PLAYER (as voted by the team):

Earn

LEADERSHIP AWARD (as voted by the players):

Miki

JV Volleyball Girls team: Coach Luke, Bam Bam, Homdaeng, Minnie D., Tonkhing, Clare, Kaem, Tonkhaw, Miki (Captain), Nam Petch (Vice Captain), Cal, Mei, Praew, Proud, Tubtim, Meena, Atta, Melody, Grand, Earn, Candy, Alyssa.

Coach Diane

G3U mixed Basketball

T he Concordian Dragons G3U mixed basketball team played very well in the G3U Basketball Tournament. The players were excited to play a tournament in this age group, got to make some new friends, and showed good sportsmanship the whole day. We would also like to thank the many parents who came to cheer. Next year, we will train hard for the AISAA G3U Basketball Tournaments for boys and girls.

Thanks, Raymond

T his year’s team surpassed expectations for the season considering that the previous two seasons of varsity boys' teams did not win a game in league play and had a point differential over negative 300. The boys finished second in league play and won five of their games in the AISAA tournament against national and international competition before falling short in the final.

The players improved their basketball skills and IQ over the season and displayed better teamwork the more they played together. Who knows what the boys can accomplish as they build more team chemistry next year?

Coach Daniel

G3U Basketball team: Coach Irish, Tara, Prim, Sisi, Klint, Finn, Keen, Tammy, Nava, Chopin, Korbua, Wana, Coach Raymond, Yada, JJ, Otto, Paul, TT, Stephanie, Nenae, Patrick, James, Lera.

Varsity Boys Basketball team: Gumlaap, Ty, Tin, Swot, Jade, Ken, Leeung, Kenji, Ninja, Ming, Coach Daniel.

D ragons JV Boys are the AISAA Basketball League and Tournament Champion this year!

These boys know that winning isn’t everything. Having fun, developing and improving skills, and good camaraderie stimulate them on and off the court. But they want to win every game! Team effort, focusing on their strength, and supporting each other have brought these boys the Championships.

Girls Basketball

Girls Basketball

This year’s JV girls basketball team is filled with unforgettable memories such as being the champion of the tournament and being the runner-up for the league’s champion. It is sad that this will be my last year in the JV team be cause I am really proud of this team, especially our journey through the tournament. Our success on the court was a result of the countless hours of hard work, dedication, and teamwork that we put in together. I will cherish the memories of our practices, games, and team bonding activities for years to come. The support and encouragement that we gave each other on and off the court is something that is really memorable. I am grateful to be a part of this team and would like to thank the support from our coaches, Mr. Brandon and Mr. Craig for encouraging us.

JV Boys Basketball team: Yuro, Pote, Goomb, Cheva, Burger, Bill, Ty, Ta, Gumlaap, Ken, Mark, Kirk, Coach Manny.

G3U Girls Athletics News

Fall Semester 2022

The grade 3 and under football team faced an extra challenge this year as it was the first postCOVID pandemic season. Many of the players were new to football or they had not played football for a long time. We had to learn or relearn many basic football skills.

Despite the difficulties, the boys never gave up and tried their best in every game. The team's captain, Keaton, was an exceptional leader. He did his best to be a leader and to keep the spirits of his team mates up in some tough games.

The team gained valuable experience and learned important skills, such as teamwork and sportsmanship. The players also developed their individual skills and discovered their strengths and weaknesses, which they can work on improving in the future. Winning will come with this group.

We are looking forward to the next season. The first and second grade students already have game experience. With Dayone leading the way as their new captain, they are excited to continue growing and learning together. We are sure that next season, with Dayone as Captain and a more experienced squad of players we will be very successful in the 2023 – 2024 football season.

The team will miss the 3rd graders as they move on to the G5U team. Good luck next season and be sure to come and cheer on your old G3U teammates next year. Go Dragons!

Coach Joe

The G3U girls football team started the season with seven returning players from Grades 2 and 3. Our team members were ecstatic to be back on the field after the pandemic. Our team began with eight Grade 2 and Grade 3 players: Lada, Korbua, Proud, Prim, Charlotte, Katelyn, Stephanie, and Kaemsai. We also have Earn Earn, who is a third-grade player, joined us. Chevel, Cheetah, Mahya, Vita, Meyhar, and Ching Ching joined the team from Grade 2. We also welcomed five new Grade 1 players: Alyn, Sirin, Nana, and Punpun. The girls team had a record 19 footballers show up every Tuesday to play together.

Coach Cez and Coach Han were the team's dedicated coaches. Our coaches worked hard to improve each player's skills and abilities. The team began to acquire skills in order to increase their understanding and enjoyment of the game. Many fun activities and drills were used during practices to improve speed, strength, agility, coordination, athleticism, and, most importantly, teamwork.

Throughout the season, the Dragons participated in a number of games and tournaments, competing against other schools in the region.

We played our first friendly game versus KIS and Berkley in January. It was many of our players' first opportunity to see how to play a real game, understand positions, cheer on one another, and observe skills. We finished second in a tournament held at KIS in February. The season ended in March with a pleasant friendly tournament against the parents. Everyone had a great time playing football with their parents.

Let’s not forget to give thanks to Coach Toni who often assists with football matches during tournaments.

The G3U Dragons had a solid season overall, doing well in their matches and competitions and having a positive influence on the community. The team members gained useful knowledge about determination, cooperation, and sportsmanship as well as vital skills and competencies that will help them in the future.

Go Dragons!

G3U Boys Football team: Dayone, Eric, Patrick, Nath, Klint, Keaton, Charles, Coach Joe, Deenoh, Kyler, Tinn, Benton, Kunpun, Pi, Akin, Noth.

Varsity Boys

This season the hopes were high, as it’s very rare to have a squad with so much talent. Most of our substitute players would have been in the starting seven in any other school team. With this as the premise, the aim was clear – to win it all!

Dragons picked up a few easy wins early in the league but were faced with a real challenge when playing against Berkeley. The small pitch size and the uneven grass proved to be unsuitable for the Dragon’s playing style which emphasizes passing and keeping the ball on the ground whenever possible. With not much left on the clock, Berkeley was up 4 – 2 and heading for the league title. But with skill, effort, and a relentless fighting spirit the Dragons were able to tie the game 4-4 before the final whistle. A few weeks later a win against Ekamai secured the league title for the Concordian Dragons!

With the league title in the bag, our dragons were the clear favorites to win the varsity football AISAA tournament. Like an unstoppable train, dragons beat each and every opponent they faced and lived up to the high hopes. The final whistle came and Concordian varsity football history was written. Both the AISAA league and the AISAA tournament trophies found their place at our very own dragon’s lair.

Coach K, Coach X, and I are sad to say goodbye to our two seniors, Tonnam and Pun-Pun, who have brought speed, strength, and skill to our offense. You will be missed next year.

A big congratulation to everyone who participated in the games throughout this long season. Go Dragons!

Coach Markus

G5U Boys

“Oh my, we have some work to do,” is what Coach Kij and I said in the beginning of the season. The boys from Grade 5 and Grade 4 were the most mixed up bunch we have seen since before covid. There were different skill levels, different sizes, different maturity levels, and different days of the week that they attended practice! The boys and Coaches talked it over and made a plan. We would train fundamentals first to improve technique and then focus on strategy and teamwork. We had to use games to test our idea, make adjustments, practice, and try again in the next game. This enabled us to prepare for the AISAA Tournament. Dragons played good skillful football and put it all together during the pool play. We made it to the finals, but by that time, we had ran out of gas, and still giving it their best, almost won the championship game, finishing 2nd place in the AISAA Tournament. Parents and Coaches from other teams made positive comments about our Concordian sportsmanship. Some of our players will advance to G7U football team next year and we would like to thank them and wish them “Good Luck”.

Coach Nui

G7U Boys

Through football this season, each player on the Dragons G7U team learned about life. There are ups and downs, wins and losses,and how we deal with them is what makes us a better student athlete and person. Like Coach K says, “the ball is round”. It bounced in our favor in the most exciting game of the year, a 3-2 come from behind win with ASB. And, there were some crazy bounces in our one loss to Ekamai, resulting in unfortunate goals against us. So, we finished 2nd in the AISAA League. One thing that we, G7U boys football, do know for sure, is that we have the greatest fans of any AISAA school. Thank you for your support.

Coach Nui

G7U Boys Football team: Tee, Phoom, Jimmy, Nia, Kao, Namo, Hakao, Coach Nui, Putney, Diya, Marwin, Icon, Jacob, Thunwa, Coach K, Coach Kij, Noth, Term, Dean, Kirin, Lens, Kenny, Chin, Keit, Teak, Peyton.

Varsity Boys Football team: Coach K, Kenji, JJ, Dean, Coach Xav, Coach Markus, Tin Tin, Stephen, Burger, Tonnam S., Jerry, Best, Kimi, Jiho, Ninja, Zen, Jade, Pun-Pun, Puri.

G5U Boys Football team: Coach Nui, Koon, JK, A-Chi, Bruce, Kin, Tri, J., Deedee, Coach Kij., Ryuchi, Toto, Kin, K., Namo (Captain), Tae, Grande, Denim, An, Vino.

It's difficult to find words to describe how proud Coach K, Coach X, and myself are of you, boys! What a fantastic feat, from start to finish. Not only were we dominating all of the games - but you faced the formidable challenge of keeping mental control in a couple of unnerving situations. This was a TEAM performance! Zen "the wall", making strikers look silly throughout the games by using his strength and positioning himself smartly. Jiho, playing solid football with consistently correct decision-making in tough spots. Our two last-minute reinforcements Pote and Kirk amazed the whole team with their contributions. "Coach Markus - they were really really good!" were Tonnam's words after the awards ceremony. A big thank you to both of you for stepping up last minute - you are already part of Concordian's team next year in the 8th annual SEAIS tournament! Let's not forget Troy in the backline - playing a full 24 minutes in the last two games, and being a relentless defender when needed. Kimi had to go and take care of academic duties after lunch but gave 100% in the first 4 games. Kimi style, he left everything on the field. ASB and KIS were lucky they didn't have to face Kimi "the killer bee" who just won't give space to the opponent strikers. Let us know the good news of your exam results when you get them, Kimi!

Our defense was solid, but our offense was the best this school has seen in my eight years at Concordian. Never before, has the team had such depth in the squad. The speed and technique of both Stephen and Patrick was unmatched in the tournament. No other players came close to what they showed in the 7 games. Patrick managing to score at least one goal in every single game (!). Tonnam, the captain of team, who played his first SEAIS tournament as a G7 and now his last as a G12, showed the team what it meant to give 100% when you feel 50%. Still managing to step up and score each time it was needed (two in the final). Jerry, flying past opponents, netting 4 goals against ASB. Pun Pun saying goodbye to the Dragons varsity team in a solid performance, scoring an important first goals against KIS in the 6th game. Last but not least, our last line of defence - our very own Burger. With his spider-like saves he could manage to save everything in life and death.

Coach Markus

7th Annual SEAIS Football Tournament team: Pote, Burger, Stephen, Pun-Pun, Tonnam S., Zen, Coach Markus, Jiho, Patrick, Jerry, Kirk, Troy, Coach K.

On Wednesday May 3rd the High School Student Government, Faculty Wellness Team and PHE Department collaborated together to host the 1st Annual Staff vs. Student Volleyball Tournament!

The tournament consisted of 7 teams, featuring 3 staff +alumni teams and 4 student teams for a total of 59 participants!

After a few rounds of friendly competition, things started to heat up in the semi-finals. In the championship round it came down to two student teams, ultimately resulting in a victory for the G11 student team “Stephen and Friends” (Tin, Stephen, Angie, Kyla, Ninja, Kimi, JayJay, and Austin G10). The winners received a trophy and a 200 Baht coupon redeemable at the student snack bar!

We would like to thank the Secondary Admin and IT Department for their support of this event. Another huge thank you to all of the staff, students and community members that came out to make this event possible!

We hope to see you out on the court again next year!

Sincerely, The Wellness Team, HSSG, PHE Department

Dragons Sprinter Swimming Championships

Championships Athletics News

Concordian recently hosted the finals of a highly anticipated swimming competition, featuring 14 esteemed international schools and teams. The Dragons Sprinter Swimming Championships was a TSA sanctioned event with delegates from the Thai Swim Association and 40 officials. Times from our competition would count towards national ranking.

We couldn't be prouder of our Concordian swim team. Each and every member demonstrated unwavering commitment and gave their absolute best, resulting in Concordian securing an impressive second position overall. We want to express our sincere gratitude to our exceptional swim coaches and our heartfelt appreciation to the parents who have been a constant source of support. We also acknowledge the office staff, maintenance and operations teams, nurses, and maids who generously contributed their time and effort. Your contributions have made this remarkable event possible.

Mr. Tim Byrum

On behalf of the Concordian Administration

Gold medal winners:

Anna Suksrikarn

Anya Chaopatipharn

Bhume Vichitkulwongsa

IngIng Jungtanasomboon

Nikki Tolentino

North Ukkaralawun

Phaak Tumsaroj

Gail Siwapornchai

Soda Ngernanek

We extend our congratulations to Coach Aume on her outstanding achievement at the Thailand Master National Games held in Nakhonsawan on April 24-27, 2023. To have won 7 GOLD medals in various events, including the 50m, 100m, and 200m freestyle, as well as the 50m backstroke, 4x50 freestyle relay, 4x50 mixed freestyle relay, and 4x50 mixed medley relay, is truly remarkable and speaks to Coach Aume’s exceptional talent, dedication, and hard work.

Impact went behind the scenes to interview Petch, G9, our world-class MotoSurf racer who competes around the globe.

Impact: Hi Petch, where did you go most recently and how did you feel?

Petch: In May, I competed in the Motosurf World Championship (Round 1) in Berlin, Germany. There were 100 racers across all categories from over 20 countries and I placed 3rd in the Stock R category.

Impact: Some of your classmates told us you had mechanical issues, what happened?

Petch: I was 2nd in qualifications, which was fair, based on how I was doing. The heats were also very strong, I came out of the heats in 2nd position fighting for 1st place in the Finals. Finale 1 was heartbreaking. I was P2 then the engine stalled mid-turn, I was dragged to shore. Finale 2 DNF, I dropped to 7th. AAargh. The team mechanics got to work and got the board ready for Finale 2. The start was perfect and I was P2 fighting for 1st, I finished Finale 2 with 2nd gaining just enough points to take home podium for Thailand. I knew I could get 2nd, but it's part of racing.

Impact: When is the next big event?

Petch: The next 3 big ones on the circuit are: August 11-13 in Sweden, October 6-8 in Croatia, and an interesting one on December 1-3 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Impact: Well, congratulations, Petch, and we do wish you the best for those upcoming competitions. Hopefully we can live stream you in PE classes in October. Go Motosurf Dragon!

ChessTournament International School Invitational

The 4th Annual Concordian International School Invitational Chess Tournament took place on Saturday, May 27, 2023. There were 114 students from 12 international schools in Bangkok (including Concordian) who registered to participate. The categories were U8, U10, U12, U14, U16 and U18. We were honored to host this event and are already looking forward to next year’s tournament!

Ms. May and Ms. Marily

G6 Service Program

Program

Throughout their first year in the MYP service learning program, the Grade 6 students have demonstrated great effort in creating impactful service projects for communities in need. They have shown passion for their chosen causes and have collaborated and managed themselves effectively to achieve their goals. As a result, they have gained confidence and knowledge about the true meaning of service learning. It is with pride that we acknowledge the students' dedication and initiative towards helping those in need. We are excited to see how they will continue to grow as service learning leaders and make a positive impact on the world. Well done, G6!

Ms. Tashia G6 Service Lead

Garbage Masters

Hello! We are Mungbean, Ren, Hakao, Pipo, Butter, and Kanthe Garbage Masters service group! Our group went to help the government pick up trash at Ta Lhad Hua Ta Khe and through indirect service we donated recyclables like used plastic bottles to Wat Chakdaeng. The people at Wat Chakdaeng will then recycle what we donated to them. We achieved our goals of helping the environment and people in need. Additionally, we even gained a lot of knowledge during this project. We hope people can help pick up and recycle trash such as used plastic bottles, cardboard boxes, etc. to save the environment and to make it better.

The specific community targeted in our project is Wat Chakdaeng. Wat Chakdaeng is a temple that accepts used plastic objects to recycle by turning the plastic fibers into fabric. It was our main targeted community because a lot of our work in this service project was to collect trash and to give it to them. The knowledge that we gained was that many people could help pick up trash, and that we could make the environment a lot better and cleaner from just picking up trash. Our service project focused on the UN SDG “Life on Land” since we picked up trash which would help clean up many animals’ habitats and everyone would also have a good environment to live in.

Food 4 All

Hello! We are Plearn, Lookpear, Nita, Grace, Aimee, and Good - the Food 4 All service team! On this service project, we did indirect service. Our project was to collaborate with the Food For All club and set up a booth at the Zanook Fest. We raised a total amount of 9,000 baht and the money will be donated to the organization

to help people without food resources. We chose this project because we wanted to help those people in need. Our SDG is Zero Hunger and this connects to our service project because we wanted to raise awareness and money to donate to มูลนิธิร่วมกตุญญู. We learned many things along the way, such as by working together we can accomplish anything because it takes more than one person to do a service project. This project means a lot to our team because knowing we get to help the people in need and donate money to them is really great.

The Garbage Masters

G7 Service Program

As the 2022-23 school year draws to a close, G7 students are now reflecting on the impact of their service work in the past months. With the relaxation of covid related restrictions, this year's G7 cohort were fortunate to have some of their first direct service experiences since entering the MYP. Students had the chance to dive deeper into their enquiries by identifying the authentic needs of their targeted community and assessing how they could take action to meaningfully contribute to those needs. In small groups, students collaborated to execute a diversity of projects, including collecting trash to recycle, planting mangrove trees to alleviate flooding, creating educational supplies for students in need, and tutoring elementary students, to name a few. Despite the obstacles, the G7 students persevered to complete service projects that would have a lasting impact on both themselves and others.

In this service project, our intention was to make books for children and to provide them with a source of education and enhance their lives through learning. According to many reports, more than 100,000 children do not have access to books for education. This service project’s initiative supports SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions). Giving access to notebooks to children who are in need of them can bring peace to society. It allows the children to trust and care about their education. In this project, we used the ATL skills of research, communication, and social skills. We researched a problem that is affecting the world and learned more about the organization that is related to our SDG. We then contacted the organization and learned about the quality of education in Thailand. Finally, we went to meet the organization and made numerous books with many other people. From this service project, we learned about various elements of life, such as how to use recycled paper and make it into something that can promote learning opportunities for all children. Even though the books we made weren’t much, small actions and gestures can make a huge impact on someone’s life.

The recycling plastic project has highlighted the importance of addressing our plastic waste problem. It has allowed us to explore ways of reducing our plastic consumption and promoting sustainable practices. Through this project, we have learned about the environmental impact of plastic waste, the recycling process, and the benefits of using recycled materials. We also had the opportunity to collaborate and educate others on the importance of recycling. Overall, this project has been a meaningful and insightful experience, emphasizing the need for collective action to address environmental issues.

Ami, Jane, Tepan, Kimmie, Proud

We all participated in our service project to clean underneath the Kanchanaphisek Road highway. We picked up the trash underneath the road and put it all in trash bags, then we placed them into a recycling bin. Our service project specifically targeted the village called Chayapuk/Chayapek and the targeted SDGs are Climate Action, Life on Land, Life Below Water. This is because we are helping the animals by cleaning the trash, saving their habitats, and restricting the animals from eating trash and dying. We all felt that cleaning this will not really impact the world, so this showed us how much the world really needs our help.

Don, Ohm, Kenny, Sky, Diya, Copter

Pingping, Rene, Leeya, Ploen, Chinchin, Wut

Ms. Chelsea G7 Service Lead

Grade 8 Service Program

As another school year draws to a close, it is a good opportunity for us to pause and reflect on all that was accomplished along the way. Our Grade 8 students have been hard at work on their service projects, which will be concluding near the end of June. We restructured the program this year to include two smaller projects, rather than one large one. The focus was placed on “active service” which means the students go out into their chosen communities to participate in various service activities and document their work along the way. For each project, students worked with a new group in order to help them learn how to work with different people. This helped to create a wide range of projects which could meet many needs throughout various communities. Students are now in the final stages of their projects and will soon be showcasing their work for all to see. Congratulations on all of your hard work, Grade 8 Students!

Mr. Aaron G8 Service Lead

Our project is about fundraising to help children in orphanages have a better quality of life and improving their mental health by donating living essentials as well as some masks and hand sanitizers and new toys. Even though we worked on it for only around 3 months, our team made a very decent start, had good results and worked very efficiently with time. From the start, we organized our files, brainstormed and planned out the entire general idea of the project as well as implemented some rules and a structural group chat in which work was divided clearly for all members, and deadlines that were to be met were enforced and written. This helped support our ability to work under a short amount of time, making sure that everyone had a fair amount of work and lessened our stress and pressure during tight times. We were able to successfully get past innumerable obstacles, such as in-person meeting restrictions, time restrictions as well as other formalities that were a waste of time, but nevertheless required to be met for our project to be successful. All in all, our project is on a pretty satisfactory and timely track, and we would like to express deep thanks to everyone for supporting us substantially, especially Diya (G7) who was our amazing volunteer/sales assistant. For those who have invested their time and supported us, don’t worry, you will get to see our good results after the project is wrapped up and completed; and to the team: Don’t forget, we still have to wrap this up!

Deen, Maggie and Proud, with Mr. Gowri

Our service project for this semester revolves closely around an issue within the Concordian community: food waste. This project addresses the food waste produced by the school community by turning it into compost that will be used for growing plants and vegetation. We collect buckets full of food scraps daily and put them into a mixture of dry leaves and water, which will ater be used to fertilize plants. A lesson that comes with this is understanding the value of sustainable practices. Not only is it beneficial to the environment, but also teaches resourcefulness rather than wastefulness.

Atta, Finn, Gorya, and Kenny

Grade 9 Service Program

After a number of years of being unable to experience a fully immersive year-long Independent Service Project, Grade 9 took the helm, blazing a trail of extraordinary achievements. With unwavering determination, they embarked on a transformative path, undergoing multiple cycles of inquiry before settling on their final projects. Along the way, they encountered setbacks that forced them to reconsider their plans and, in some cases, start entirely anew. Witnessing students reflect on these failures and exhibit adaptability and perseverance was nothing short of inspiring. Even those who didn't achieve their anticipated impact garnered invaluable lessons in planning, prioritization, and time management, skills that will undoubtedly bolster their future success. The culmination of their year-long efforts will be showcased at the Service Learning Exhibition on June 22, where students eagerly anticipate sharing their profound experiences this year. While a few outstanding tasks, including the notable Hoop for Hearts house build trip to the Nan province, lie ahead, Henry and Ken were kind enough to provide an update on their group's extraordinary journey so far to give you a small sample of what this cohort have accomplished this year.

Mr. Brian G G9 Service Lead

Hoop for Hearts - Mlabri House Build

Hoop for Hearts is a G9 Service Project that is devoted to fostering unity in rural and diverse communities such as the Mlabri. We, as a team, seek to bridge the gaps that separate the low income and high income families by improving their housing. Environmental consciousness is another crucial aspect of "Hoop for Hearts". We will engage in tree planting initiatives, crop planting and funding for solar panels as a renewable energy source.

We understand the responsibility for our planet and apart from our house build, we aim to create a greener future for the Mlabri community and future generations to come. "Hoop for Hearts" recognizes the unity and support in the Concordian community. The project goes beyond individual contributions, and recognizes the partnership and unity of everyone around us. Without your help and support "Hoop for Hearts" wouldn't be possible. Above all, "Hoop for Hearts" aspires to inspire the Concordian community and show that, with hard work, time, and effort, you can achieve anything. Embracing that challenge and working towards the goals will create a strong foundation and a lasting change.

Through several Campaigns "Hoop for Hearts' has raised a total of 150,000+ Baht, that will be going to the house build, crop planting, renewable energy, everyday life necessities, seeds, etc. The money was raised from our Zanook Festival booth on April 5th, and the Hoop for Hearts Tournament on May 6th. We sold 2 colored pouch bags, 2 colored duffle bags, and wristbands, all of which were designed from our personal passions and desires to improve lives. Through this project we have learned valuable life skills such as leadership skills, intercultural understanding, empathy, compassion, and hard work that will forever stick with us throughout our life. Let's shape a better future for the Mlabri community and, in particular, this family of 5. From the bottom of our hearts and the family that we are helping this project, we want to thank the CIS community. In the beginning it seemed to be impossible for the three of us, and at many times we doubted the feasibility of the project. However, we persevered through the challenges and this family will have a new home in time for the rainy season. We are very proud of what we achieved but without everyone who supported we truly wouldn't have accomplished this project!

Hoop for Hearts - Ken, Partick & Kirk

HIV Awareness CIS 2026

“Hate AIDS, not the people with it.” AIDS and HIV are stigmatized in all sorts of places, yet they remain an omnipresent matter that must be understood. As part of our service project, we have made it our mission as the HIV Awareness CIS 2026 group to raise awareness about AIDS and HIV within our Concordian community.

With this aim in mind, we split our project into three central portions:

1. We took to social media. Via Instagram, we created a center of information, a platform where knowledge regarding AIDS became accessible, and a common medium that almost all students had access to. Our Instagram consisted of media regarding the following two steps as well.

2. We sold some ice cream. Awareness is only made possible through research and understanding. That said, funding for such ambiguous and rarely discussed issues can often be scarce. As the Zanook Festival approached us, we decided to raise money by selling ice cream during the festival, because who doesn’t like ice cream, on a hot, sunny afternoon. Along with ice cream, we sold custom-made pins and notebooks, reaching teachers and a younger audience and carrying our fundraising beyond Zanook. Through this campaign, we managed to raise over 22,000 baht for the Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Center.

3. Donation and experience culmination. After meeting our goal of raising 20,000 baht, we got in contact with the Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre, and with the help of Khun Fah, Mr. Ben, and Khun Aoh, we managed to schedule a visit to their headquarters and the Anonymous clinic. During this visit, we gained brilliant insight into the biology of AIDS, the medical and pharmaceutical procedures to deal with it, and the processes that took place inside the Anonymous clinic and research facilities.

With this newly-gained knowledge, we aim to continuously promote awareness of AIDS and HIV on our Instagram platform with our community as a way to reduce the stigma and misunderstanding of such a prevalent health issue.

Henry, Pote, Sheen, & Sophia

G10 Service as Action Experiences

In 2022-23 the G10 SA projects initiated by the students focused on Research and Innovation and/or Advocacy and Awareness. Research and Innovation projects enabled students to combine critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity, to foster long-term sustainable change. Advocacy and Awareness projects enabled students to utilize various platforms, such as social media campaigns, or creating informative resources, to shed light on topics such as environmental sustainability, gender equality, or mental health awareness. By spreading knowledge and inspiring others to take action, students can contribute to long-term systemic change.

Engaging in service as action experiences provided students with valuable opportunities to make a positive difference in the world. Whether through advocacy and awareness or research and innovation, students actively contributed to their communities and developed a deeper understanding of social issues. These experiences not only benefited the individuals or causes being served but also cultivated empathy, fostered personal growth, and instilled a sense of social responsibility among the students. By embracing the different types of service as action, students became aware that they can truly make the world a better place. The following is a sample of the G10 projects from this year.

-Mr. Luke Watson G10 Service Lead

G10 SA Project 1: Autism Awareness

Objective: Raise awareness about autism to combat misconceptions and stereotypes.

Who: Im, Peam, Rinny, Mr. Luke Fiander and Mr. Luke Watson.

Approach: Created Instagram posts to educate and increase understanding.

Impact: Although the desired likes and shares were not achieved, the project successfully raised awareness and fostered a more open-minded perspective on autism.

G10 SA Project 3: Social Media Campaign on Overfishing

Objective: Raise awareness about overfishing and propose solutions.

Who: Grey and Charlie.

Approach: Created a social media campaign on TikTok.

Impact: The project was successful in terms of reach, engagement, and initiating discussions about overfishing and its environmental and socio-economic impacts.

G10 SA Project 10: Teen Health Advocacy

Objective: Raise awareness about teen mental health and well-being.

Who: Prom, Prin, and Mindy.

Approach: Created educational comedic TikTok videos.

Impact: The project was successful in terms of viewership, likes, and impact, providing support and addressing common teen health issues.

High School

World Scholar’s Cup

The World Scholars Cup club is happy to be back with a bang for the 2023-24 season. Our numbers have tripled from around 10 people to over 30. Concordian students recently participated in the Bangkok Regional rounds hosted at Bangkok Patana. As a club, we were able to attain many medals and trophies. All Concordian teams managed to qualify for the Globals, which will be occuring during the summer and early next academic year. Congrats to G6: Budh, Leo, Term, Kan, Keit, G7: Airi, Kenta, Rita, Kirin, Nina, Inging, Kenjung, G8: Libang, Yuro, Mark, Imboon, Candy and G9: Henry, Otto, Praew!

The club is looking forward to sending multiple delegations to the Global Rounds; particularly as the WSC Globals are once again returning to Bangkok at the Aksra Theater in late August and early September. In the Global Rounds, students will get the opportunity to interact with peers from all over the world, as well as test their rigorous preparation over the previous summer. Additionally, participants have the opportunity to qualify for the Tournament of Champions hosted annually at Yale University. Miki and I had a fun time at last year's Globals, so we are excited to be introducing the event to a new generation of scholars.

The club is looking to provide additional support, in terms of a Summer training program, where members will train for the upcoming Global Rounds. As a club, we are ready to prepare members for the remainder of this season, but also look forward to introducing WSC to a new cohort of students next school year. We believe that with our plans for more structured preparation and support, there is much to be excited about for the WSC club.

Burger & Miki President and Vice-President of World Scholar’s Cup

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity (H4H) is an internationally-recognised organization devoted to funding and helping to construct buildings for those in need. The H4H club of Concordian International School aims to assist the organization, to which we have contributed yearly both financially and in terms of physical laboring. Over the course of this academic year, we’ve raised and donated 90,000THB and we’ve organized 3 site buildings, an activity in which club members participate in the construction itself. The builds consisted of house painting, where we funded and helped paint the exterior and interior of a house for a large family residing in Pathum Thani; and the last two builds were buildings of a latrine for Sagad 80 School, and an underfunded and developed school in Chachoengsao, consisting of laying the floors and walls, along with digging a hole for the septic tank.

As for raising money, we have participated in many food sale events, along with merchandise sales. The club members would submit their designs for the club merchandise, then a poll would be created to select the final design. By doing so, the members are able to actively participate in the club’s activities aside from the site buildings. Club members recount their experience at Chachoengsao site:

“The site-building was an eye-opener for me, but even more so were the fundraising events. Each year we organized many fundraising events, which we club members are encouraged to participate in. In that sense, I helped our club sell drinks and snacks during the football competition, which was really hectic and quite fruitful. Aside from these events, we also voted on the club t-shirt design and sold 5 shirts myself. Moving aside to the actual build, I found it to be extremely worth my time despite the physical exertion. In this experience, I learnt the hardship of construction, and the reality of how physically demanding these construction projects are. I hope that through my contribution to the club, I, along with my fellow members, are able to help make a difference, no matter how small, in the local community. ”

Model United Nations (MUN)

The MUN club has been an absolutely wild ride this year, starting with hosting and running Concordian’s first CISMUN, to attending several conferences hosted by other international schools around Bangkok, to college level conferences. A particularly good experience for me was THAIMUN, because I was able to meet delegates from all over the world (America, Japan, Korea, Cambodia, etc.), and it felt a little surreal to discuss national topics in a room filled with actual people from all over the world. I am extremely proud of all our new and old delegates for showing so much spirit and enthusiasm in attending conferences this year, and am extremely grateful for all the friendships formed within the vast MUN community.

Kyla G11

The MUN club has attended a flurry of conferences, as schools host their first in-person committee sessions since the start of the pandemic. Club members went to ICS, St. Andrews 107, Brighton College, and EIS to engage in fruitful debate and discussion. I myself had the opportunity to chair for the first time in EISMUN’s UNSC committee about countering terrorism. Chairing gave me a new perspective MUN, and will undoubtedly aid my approach to delegating. The committee featured some old friends, but also some new faces. I look forward to seeing them at CISMUN II which the club is planning for next year!

Burger G9

Throughout the past year, our members attended several conferences, showcasing exceptional diplomacy, critical thinking, and teamwork skills. Whether it is defending their assigned country, or negotiating to reach a final resolution. I personally attended 4 conferences - one as secretary general, two as chairs, one as delegate. My second year in MUN club consists of memorable experiences and hardships. MUN is not just a simulation of the UN, it is about friendship, diplomacy, and teamwork. On behalf of the MUN officers 2022-2023, we are extremely proud of the club!

Melody G11

Middle School Student Government (MSSG)

This school year the MSSG had the opportunity to organize many in-person events, including the dunk tank for the Festival of Love, selling roses for Valentine's Day, house competitions, assemblies every week, and activities on the final day. Importantly, we were also able to complete a policy proposal.

Valentine’s Day was one of the most successful fundraisers this year. In total, there were 325 orders and we were able to earn 25,780 baht. However, we faced a problem of forgetting to order roses beforehand, so when we went to buy the roses almost at the last minute, it was very difficult to find ones that cost the right amount where the MSSG could still earn a profit. While organizing this presented challenges, with everyone’s assistance and hard work to prepare and deliver the roses to students and staff, the event went quite well.

We also participated in the Festival of Love with the HSSG. This was a very successful event and we were able to set up a dunk tank that attracted many people to play. We had a Google Form sent out for everyone to nominate teachers or students for the dunk tank, which was very interesting to see since some students and teachers got nominated a lot of times. Students really enjoyed the dunk tank at the festival.

House competitions are small events where everyone gets a chance to play some sports against other teams in their grade to earn points. This year, the first house competition was dodgeball, then Kahoot, then Capture the Flag, and for the last quarter, the seventh grade had dodgeball again, while the sixth and eighth grade plan on playing handball. Many students enjoy competing in house competitions and we hope to expand their variety next year.

In addition to events, we submitted a policy to propose opening the Vive Cafe downstairs for students during break time due to the snack lines being very long. The proposal discussed how providing an additional snack bar can allow students to have more time to buy and eat snacks. We also suggested an increase in the variety of food items in the snack bar. However, as it was a busy school year, we were not able to complete the other proposals that were originally planned.

Assemblies are held every Wednesday afternoon for this school year. Each assembly includes athletic notices for each week and bookmark presentations every other week. Sometimes we would be able to see students present their service projects or teachers presenting an activity. “Two Truths, One Lie” was a fun part of our assemblies this year, with teachers or students

High School Student Government (HSSG)

stating three things about themselves and having each grade guess the lie. It always gets very exciting when it comes to finding out the actual lie.

As we are approaching the last day of school, we are undoubtedly anxious about organizing events to have a combination of sports and non-physical activities. We want to make the last day a special and fun day for everyone.

Being part of the MSSG can be a fulfilling experience that allows you to make a positive impact in your school community. Hosting events, such as the rose sale on Valentine's Day and the school house competitions, can be exciting and challenging but ultimately rewarding, as they bring students together and promote a sense of unity and belonging. It's important to approach these events with creativity and continuously strive to create a welcoming and supportive school environment for all. We hope that future MSSG members will have the same love that we share for the MSSG.

Middle School Student Government

Meena (President), Kenta (Vice President), Natalyn (Treasurer), Cheeno (Events), Prin (Media)

I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to all members of the I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to all members of the secondary community for making this school year a success. As I will be graduating this spring, I am so proud to say that my last year at Concordian is truly a memorable one.

To the students, thank you for your active participation and enthusiasm in our events. To the administrations, thank you for your dedication and commitment to guiding us in our endeavors. Last but not least, to the members of the HSSG, and especially our advisor Ms. Marijoy, thank you for your hard work and dedication to creating positive change in our community!

Huihui, President

Message from the Seniors

I have been in the student council and student government since grade 6, and – except for grade 9 – I have spent every single year of my secondary school with these amazing people. After putting in a lot of my own time to plan numerous events and resolve countless suggestions by the student body, I still do not regret any of the time spent here. Although everyone has their own lives to live, the fact that everyone surrounding me, especially all the officers, is putting in their best effort motivates me to try to work just as hard. Even Ms. Marijoy was spending every minute of every day reading our messages on Google Chat; who can possibly slack off when you’re surrounded by the most determined people? I am really grateful for my experience with these amazing, talented people.

As for my juniors, I would like to leave a couple of messages. If you ever find yourself asking yourself if joining the HSSG is worth the time, I’d say go for it. Not only will you feel good about helping out your community, but you will also get to build new friendships with people you might never have approached if not for HSSG. Having a network of friends you can count on is never a bad idea. Also, as for those who might not be interested in joining the HSSG, it’s also alright. I understand that you want to spend your time doing things you would enjoy more doing. However, some of your peers are giving up their precious youth to make your community a better place, so please support them in any way you can. If you ever have any ideas, a simple suggestion will go a long way to helping them achieve their goals. I hope everyone will enjoy their last few years of secondary school.

Khaojao, Grade 12 Student Representative

Valentine’s Day

The HSSG's preparation for Valentine's day is undoubtedly the most anticipated event by the student body. High school students eagerly look forward to Valentine's events as they provide an opportunity to express and celebrate their feelings of love, friendship, and affection towards their peers. The main event of this year's celebration was the distribution of gifts--red and white roses, chocolates, and adorable teddy bears, all of which were available to students via anonymous envelopes. The HSSG thoroughly organized all of the gifts, but the most exciting part was creating the flower bouquets. We carefully made each bouquet, hoping to bring a smile to the face of the recipient upon delivery.

Miki, Grade 9 Student Representative

There were concerns as to whether the HSSG would be able to carry out their responsibilities smoothly with the resumption of activities in person. However, their exemplary performance since then has put all doubts to rest. The members have proven to, and have only further burgeoned in the past years in their endeavor to keep the school community positive and engaged.

I had the privilege of working with most of them as one of the MSSG advisors during 2018-2020. It should come as no surprise that even back then, they have displayed dedication to the student community by voicing students' concerns to allow backpacks, organising the first MSSG Sports Day in June, and requesting to have a "Little Corner Shop" to accommodate G6-G8 students. Their batch was also the first one to run the MSSG Valentine's Day Gifts Sales.

This year, HSSG raised funds for a charitable cause which is a significant milestone for the organisation, and thanks to our very supportive administrators, Mr. Bill and Mr. Laurent, and to all the teachers who volunteered to be dunked, we raised enough to send necessary supplies to the Baan Dek Foundation for communities in need up in Chiangmai. This year is also a great collaboration of work with Mr. Mike Daly, the MSSG advisor.

I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude and sincere congratulations to all the HSSG officers and class representatives for their hard work. Spirit weeks, assemblies, Valentine's Day, Talent show, Dunk Tank, Festival of Love, and Sports Day involve extensive planning and preparation, and they have successfully accomplished all of these activities. I beam with pride as they demonstrated great leadership.

Lastly, I would like to wish good luck to the HSSG 2023-2024 with new leadership. With the solid foundation you have now, I know you will accomplish more and continue to demonstrate your remarkable leadership skills.

Ms. Marijoy Johnson - HSSG Advisor

April Spirit Week + Dunk Tank

The exhilarating 'Spirit Week' at Concordian International School, with its myriad of enthralling activities and themes, brought forth a wave of cheerfulness. This delightful week provided students and faculty with a respite from the rigors of academia, nurturing amicable bonds and fostering a sense of unity.

A crowd-pleasing event, the Teacher Dunk Tank, saw our esteemed educators gamely subjecting themselves to the whims of fate, as students eagerly lined up to send them plunging into the watery depths. The uproarious laughter that ensued created an atmosphere of lighthearted fun, strengthening the connection between students and faculty.

Another captivating theme, 'Guess Who', offered an opportunity for students to don creative disguises and challenge their peers to recognize them beneath clever costumes. The week's joyous ambiance united us all in the spirit of camaraderie and amusement.

Our cherished 'Spirit Week' shall remain a treasured memory, a testament to the convivial and vibrant atmosphere that prevails within the halls of Concordian International School.

Concordians Taking Action - Crisis Relief Fund

In the wake of the devastating 7.8 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6, 2023, and claimed the lives of over 46,000 people, two groupsthe Grace and Grand group and the Tsheyang, Lodrel, Jinnie, Pearl, JJ, Man, and Mon group - joined forces to maximize the impact of their efforts to raise funds for crisis relief by showing kindness and compassion. The donations collected by the groups were delivered directly to Her Excellency Mrs. Serap Ersoy, Ambassador of Turkey to Thailand, and will go to provide support for the countless left without shelter and basic necessities.

Tsheyang, Grade 11 Student Representative

Mahya Kruabua - Grade 2

For us, being part of Concordian help us to learn new things together as a whole family. Many activities school arranges, not only interesting and push towards the student self learning but also help the community and environment too. As IB it’s the Project base which helps the students to be creative and be united. Concordian parents also have a strong bond and help each other enermously. Having the children here is like having another family for life.

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Similan Kruabua - Grade 4

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Interview with Khim's Family

Fifteen years ago, we made the decision to choose Concordian for Khim, who was the only child in our family. We chose Concordian because it is an international school that teaches the full IB Program, offers Chinese language instruction alongside English, and, most importantly, we were impressed by the conduct of the students during our school visit, which reflected Thai manners. We believed that this was an important alue for children to learn in addition to academic knowledge.

Today, after 15 years, Khim is graduating from G12 and moving on to university. Over the years, Concordian has helped Khim grow as a young adult and gain skills and abilities from the useful IB Program. One of the notable achievements of Concordian is its excellent critical thinking, coupled with language proficiency in both English and Chinese, while maintaining the natural beauty of being a "Thai child." This has erfectly met our expectations from 15 years ago.

We would like to express our gratitude to the entire Concordian community during the past 15 years, including the administrators, teachers, staff, and janitors.

Choosing Concordian on that day was the right decision.

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ที่ครอบครัวเราคิดว่าเป็นสิ่งสำาคัญที่เด็กควรได้รับการปลูกฝัง ไม่น้อยไปกว่าความรู้ด้านวิชาการ จวบจนวันนี้ ที่ขิมจะจบการศึกษาชั้น G12 และก้าวไปสู่รั้วมหาวิทยาลัย 15 ปีที่ Concordian ช่วยขัดเกลาเด็กตัวเล็กๆคนนึง ให้เติบโตได้ อย่างงดงาม โดยผ่านการฝึกฝนเรียนรู้ภายใต้ Full IB Programe ที่ มีประโยชน์แบบจับต้องได้จริง โดยหนึ่งในสิ่งที่เด่นชัดคือ Excellent Critical Thinking ควบคู่ไปกับความสามารถด้านภาษาทั้งอังกฤษและ จีน พร้อมความเป็น “เด็กไทย” ที่ไม่ก๋ากั่นจนเกนงาม เป็นไปตามความ คาดหวังจาก 15 ปีที่แล้วอย่างลงตัว ขอขอบคุณบุคลากรของ