Middle School Service
Grade 6 Service
Hello, we are the G6 service team called Soi Dog Humans. We are focusing on the SDG “Life on Land.” We visited a Soi dog shelter and witnessed dogs disabled from traffic accidents, unable to walk. This prompted us to take action. We aimed to construct wheelchairs to enable these dogs to lead normal lives, understanding that animals can suffer just as much as people. It would have been wrong to witness their suffering and do nothing. Thus, for our direct service project, we committed to helping stray dogs by building wheelchairs for them. With adult supervision and necessary materials, we got to work and successfully created wheelchairs.
During our project, a humorous incident occurred. A cat on a catwalk unexpectedly soiled some of us, leading to a quick change of shirts. While amusing, it added a unique aspect to our experience. An ATL skill that emerged was collaboration, essential in building the wheelchairs. This collaboration could prove beneficial in the future, especially in the design process, as we gained proficiency in using power tools. Overall, we were pleased with the project’s outcome, knowing that our efforts would bring comfort to the crippled dogs we encountered at the shelter.
Grade 7 Service
We are En-Laye, Skye, Peyton, Thunwa, Term, and Keit, and we are a G7 service team. Our project focused on the Life Below Water SDG goal, and for it we went to the Koh Sichang Crab Foundation in Chonburi province to release crabs back into the ocean and to also plant coral.
In addition to our direct service component of our service project, we also made an advocacy poster about the importance of crabs which we had put in the morning announcements to help spread our message. That said, we felt very proud that we were able to help impact the ocean ecosystem and this experience helped us understand a lot more of the importance of ocean ecosystems.
Grade 8 Service
We are the Grade 8 service group composed of IngIng, Becky, and Ploen. Our service project focuses on SDG 4: Quality Education and SDG 2: No Hunger. For our service project, we decided to collaborate with another group to make educational activities for orphans at an orphanage in Bang Saan. We went to IngIng’s house to bake and decorate cupcakes, then took the ingredients and taught the orphans how to bake cupcakes. We also had the orphans decorate the cupcakes that we made in IngIng’s house.
The team we collaborated with taught the children how to make origami animals and did a sketchbook decorating activity. This activity made us feel very grateful for the things that we have in life because we saw that other people our age do not have the same privileges.
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Service Clubs
Food For All
In December, Food for All service club visited มูลนิธิเด็กอ่อนในสลัม - a daycare and preschool supporting children with absent parents. During our visit, we whipped up DIY Christmas cookies, sparking joy and motor skill development. Additionally, we donated fresh meat and fruits to the daycare so that the children can have nutritious meals. We greatly enjoyed the trip and would like to thank the daycare for giving us a chance to be there.
For now, Food for All continues its mission of raising funds for food and care packages to aid Thai communities. Next semester, expect even more direct community engagement with our next planned trip coming soon. Stay tuned for the latest on our journey to make a positive impact!
Tunes of Trust
On Monday, the 15th and Wednesday, the 17th of January, Concordian’s Tunes of Trust service club hosted their first amateur showcase at the lobby. With over 20 individual and group performances, over 20,000 baht was raised in cash for the
a retirement home in Thailand.
Completing the lineup of street-style performances, we had students from Grades 9 and 10 showcase their vocal skills and commitment to raising funds for service through the enthusiasm they demonstrated on stage; including various piano and acoustic solos from Khao Mai (G10) and Pai (G10), karaoke compilations from multiple Grade 9 duos, group performances from Grade 10, and even a special feature from Ms. Marijoy in a joint cover of Stephen Sanchez’s “Until I Found You”.
“I feel extremely grateful to have received so much support from the school, teachers, parents, and all the students alike who donated to our cause. We could not have accomplished this without the IT department, Mr. Ben, and Khun Aoh’s help, so I would like to extend a massive thank you in appreciation of their assistance as well. Tunes of Trust was intended to be a force of good for the community, so seeing the effects of that come into fruition brings me great joy,” said Pear (G10), the club president.
Tunes of Trust wishes to continue supporting the operation of retirement homes in Thailand through financial assistance, supporting senior citizens’ day-to-day utility costs and covering underprivileged children’s medical expenses. We invite the Concordian community to participate in our future events either by donating, signing up to perform, or even being in the audience to show support for our singers.
Seed of Hope
Seed of Hope is a service club that aims to foster environmental sustainability and restoration in Thailand. Our mission is to raise awareness about sustainable practices (indirect service) and to actively engage in environmental rejuvenation through planting trips (direct service).
In the past semester, Seed of Hope held a planting trip to Bang Krachao, also known as the Green Lung of Bangkok. Our mission in this trip was not only to learn about how the community preserves the mangrove but also to actively contribute to preserving the mangrove ourselves. On this trip, we planted roughly around 100 or so plants called Pilangkasa. Pilangkasa is one of the traditional herbs in Thailand, the plants can be used for treatment by utilizing different parts of the plants such as the fruits, leaves, flowers, roots, seeds, and stems. It offers significant benefits in blood nourishment and treating elemental imbalances (fruit), addressing respiratory issues like coughs and lung disorders (leaves), and aiding in digestive health (leaves and fruit). Additionally, its roots are effective in treating venereal diseases and as a poultice for wounds, while its flowers and stems serve as anthelmintic and antibacterial agents, respectively, with specific uses in skin health and treating parasitic infections.
Participating in planting trips like those organized by the “Seed of Hope” club in Bangkrachao offers a rich learning experience, exploring environmental knowledge and sustainability practices. These activities foster essential life skills such as teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and cultural awareness through hands-on engagement with nature and local communities. Additionally, they provide physical exercise and opportunities for personal growth and environmental conservation.
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Light of Future
On October 15th, 2023, members of the “Light of Future” club dedicated their efforts to a service activity with the purpose of delivering essential medical resources to underprivileged Thai children residing in rural areas. All club members were able to apply individual creativity and develop an original drawing as a pattern for a recycled cloth bag where medicine contents were placed. The contents inside included bandages, wound medicine, alcohol spray, masks, and essential needs that help fulfill the hygienic needs of young children.
Our creative endeavor not only added a personal touch to the practical aspect of providing medical supplies but similarly serves as a source of inspiration and motivation to overcome difficulties for underprivileged children living in rural areas with limited access to proper healthcare and education. Overall, the project encourages the understanding that acts of compassion can extend beyond simply transactional donations. By incorporating club members in the creative process, they develop a stronger connection to the cause and a sense of shared responsibility as we are all part of one community.
Currently, Light of Future members are undertaking the initiation of a long-term project aimed to provide small, recycled-plush dolls for young children residing in hospitals, or rural areas, who may lack sufficient support from their families and the surrounding community. This project aligns with the overarching goals of the club, which extend beyond immediate aid to fostering lasting positive impacts in the lives of those who may lack resources and support.
Habitat for Humanity (H4H)
Ensuring that everyone has a safe shelter is what the Habitat for Humanity strives for, not only does it improve the quality of a person’s lifestyle, but it also allows them to better integrate into today’s growing community. The club is an extension from nonprofit organization Habitat for Humanity Thailand. Likewise, the Habitat for Humanity club at Concordian International School aspires as such, wherein we fundraise and contribute in the provision of these shelters to our community members.
In this academic year, we have raised 40,000฿ through fundraising activities such as booths in the Festival of Love, hosting drink stalls during football tournaments, and selling club merchandise. Recently, we organized a site build at Ban Eur Ar Torn Lad Lum Kaeo 2, where we installed bathroom grab bars for 17 apartments to better accommodate the elderly living there. Not only were we able to provide them with physical support, but we also interacted with them and exchanged meaningful stories.
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Crisis Relief Fund
Crisis Relief Fund is a student-initiated non-profit organization with the intent of helping victims of natural disasters. The primary objective of the Crisis Relief Fund is to act as a trust fund wherein we raise funds in anticipation of the natural disasters and contribute a curated relief kit to the embassy or consulate of the country we are attempting to aid. The relief kit is a relief package that we have curated and created through research (of what is most often needed by victims: such as blankets, socks, etc). While we have only been operating for around a year, we have already raised over 200,000 Thai Baht through the generosity of our Concordian community. More recently, we have raised funds for the Japanese Noto peninsula earthquake and are currently in contact with the Japanese embassy working out the logistics. We thank you all so much and hope you will continue to support our attempts at improving the lives of those that are affected by natural disasters!
GAT Zoology Club
On January 27th, GAT Zoology Club went to a Wildlife Quarantine Center in Nakhon Nayok which rescues and rehabilitates animals that are confiscated from the illegal wildlife trade, poaching, or other illegal situations. The center provides veterinary care, support, and a chance for animals to recover from any illnesses or trauma they have suffered. Within the quarantine center, there is a wide range of animals from tigers or bears to otters and parrots. Not only do they help save these animals and take care of them, but they also educate and raise awareness on the importance of conservation and the illegal wildlife trade. The GAT club has raised money to buy food for these animals, such as fruits, vegetables, and meat, and visited the location to clean the animals’ cages and feed them. Overall, it was a great experience for students to learn and support this helpful organization.
