Secondary School Updates

Alumni College Fair

Now that restrictions have been lifted, along with campus visits, we are starting to have university fairs again in person. Yet there is one specific fair we are always so happy to host and that is our Alumni Fair. At this fair, our former students come back to Concordian to represent the universities they formerly attended and to share information and their experiences while studying in the university.

On November 7th, 2022 we hosted 12 alumni on campus to represent the following universities: Stanford University, University of St. Andrews, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), University College London (UCL), University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Oxford, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore, and University of the Arts London, University of Warwick, Glion Institute of Higher Education, Northeastern University and Chulalongkorn University (BALAC program).

There was a diversity of universities and countries represented by the Alumni and our students really enjoyed talking with them, learning more about their experiences and listening to their suggestions. In asking students to reflect on the success of this type of fair, we always hear that the students find it more meaningful talking with the alumni because the alumni can identify with the student and they also understand the process students are going through in preparation for university. We want to extend a very big THANK YOU to our Alumni for supporting us with the fair and we look forward to welcoming them back to campus for future events.

Dr. Tresa Virankabutra Director of College Counseling

Alumni Talk Alumni Talk

Concordian's Alumni Talk 2022 - Startups and Innovation: Challenges and Opportunities for Growth in the Tech Sector took place on Monday, November 7th, 2022 at 8.30 am at the Concordian Grand Theater.

Five Concordian Alumni who are currently CEO's, COO's and/or Co-Founders of successful businesses shared their insights on the challenges and opportunities for growth in the Tech Sector. The talk was MC'ed by Khun Kong Akarat Nitibhon and Thanutchaya Hirundaj (Pleng G12).

It was a great opportunity for our students and parents to meet our Concordian alumni who hold high level positions in successful businesses and to be able to interact with them. We are grateful to Man, Byte, Ong, Bright and Heart for giving back to our community by sharing their knowledge and experience!

Concordian Choral Showcase

A Celebration of Singing!

The winter choir performance at Concordian on December 1st, 2022, was a unique and exciting experience for both the students and the community. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the MYP music students were able to come together and share their love of singing through the Concordian Choral Showcase. It was also Concordian’s first official choir performance!

The students worked hard to produce a great afternoon of singing to demonstrate learning about technique, musicality, and logistics in a short amount of time. The Concordian community was also a big part of this success, as many families and friends came out to support the students and the growing choir program at the school.

As a new arrival to Concordian, I am honored to see the love of song throughout the campus and the community. I am excited for the upcoming Spring Semester, as the new @SA select choir, Con Brio, begins rehearsals and we continue to push the limits of musical skill at the school. Thank you to everyone for helping make the first Concordian Choral Showcase a success, and thank you for the opportunity to grow the love of choral music at Concordian.

Mr. Mark Palombo MYP Vocal Music / DP Music

Dramatic Reading Middle School

On November 2nd, 2022, students from Grades 6-8 participated in our sixth Middle School Dramatic Reading event. This year’s event showcased 17 amazing students, presenting both solo recitations and small group performances. All dramatic text selections were independently chosen by the students based on their own personal interests.

On our return to the stage after a year-long hiatus, we had some wonderfully diverse selections, ranging from original poetry, novel excerpts, and even some humorous tales about a moth named Harry. The audience had an engaging time and relished the vocal exhibition from our vibrant Middle School ensemble.

Dramatic Reading is an opportunity for students to explore their own interests in literature and a variety of texts, whilst bolstering their vocal presentation skills. What is more, the event is student-led and gives our students an excellent opportunity to demonstrate their ATL skills in an authentic manner. Once again, it was a wonderful show and we hope to continue this dynamic event from the English Department for many years to come.

Mr. Maurice Mickle

Forum for World Education

FWE FWE

Conference in Khao Yai

On December 1st, 2022, Concordian students got a chance to perform Thai culture, music and dance, in the opening ceremony of the Forum for World Education (FWE) Conference at CP Leadership Institute, Khao Yai.

The first performance started with Home-Rong-Jeen-Tok-Mai (the overture). This playful song highlights the beauty of each instrument in the Thai traditional music band, followed by Thai Western harmonized fusion music.

Our second performance was called Forn-Phang-Pra-Theep, an ancient northern Thai dance. The song’s name refers to a candle that emits the lights of wisdom which means to bright light in the path of obtaining knowledge.

The last show was contemporary music which presented the solo Ranad-EK instrument, the Thai xylophone, with the western song called Cannon in the rock music style representing music as one of the universal languages, we can learn and be happy together.

Through all performances we wanted to wish everyone a wonderful experience at the Forum for World Education and convey our hope that everyone can find their own bright light as lifelong learners.

I would like to take this opportunity to wholeheartedly thank Khun Varnnee Ross who always appreciates how important Thai culture is and gave our students a chance for this performance. Thank you Kru Juab, Kru Nan and Kru Peemai for supporting and practicing Thai dance, and also the support team of the school. Last but not least, we are so proud of our talented students, Hui Hui, Rika ,Cake, Tiger, Don, Dol, Cathy, Kaem, Katie, Yumi, Mook and Melody. Thank you very much for being the wonderful representatives of Concordians.

Kru A Thai Music Leader

Grade 6 Week Without Walls

The Grade 6 Week Without Walls trip in November 2022 was an unforgettable experience for all students who participated. The journey began at Uncle Chris' farm where students discovered the beauty and diversity of the local flora and fauna. The students embarked on a hike in the mountains, learning about the importance of water conservation and the traditional methods of collecting water used by the local villagers. The students also had a blast splashing in the mud, catching frogs, and exploring the natural wonders of the farm.

The next stop was the EGAT Learning Center, where students were exposed to the technologies and innovations in sustainable energy. Through interactive and engaging activities, students gained a deeper understanding of the importance of protecting the environment and preserving natural resources for future generations. The Thai/ Danish Dairy Farm was another highlight of the trip, where students had the unique opportunity to witness the daily operations of a working farm. Some even got to try their hand at milking cows and cracking a whip, gaining a newfound appreciation for the hard work and dedication of farmers.

G6 WWW was a truly memorable experience for all who participated. The combination of hands-on creativity and team-building activities provided students with a unique blend of education and adventure, allowing them to learn valuable lessons about nature and sustainability while also having fun and discovering new things about themselves. The memories made during this trip will be cherished for years to come, as students will always remember the valuable lessons they learned and the fun they had during the week away from the walls of the school.

Ms. Tashia Mante Trip Leader

Grade 7 Week Without Walls

On the 31st of December 2019, the World Health Organization was informed of cases of pneumonia in Wuhan, China, with no known cause. What was to become the Covid-19 pandemic was already underway. Governments, trading blocs, and alliances all struggled to cope. For our community, like millions of other communities, the paradigm for safe education shifted, and part of that paradigm shift was to abolish any type of residential trip for the foreseeable future. So what a ray of sunshine it was to be asked to plan the Concordian Grade 7 Week Without Walls trip for November 2022. A return to trips, and an opportunity to begin reestablishing cross-community links; a return to trips, and an opportunity for the students to engage with experiences beyond their computer screens.

With a directive to focus on fun over academics, and armed only with the dusty (figuratively speaking) plans of what seemed like a decade ago, it was time to reconnoiter the area of Hua Hin. What had changed? What had stayed the same? With the support of our wonderful local office staff, a great hotel for the students was booked, and some stimulating, interesting and fun activities were selected. What better way to reconnect with nature than to see ecologically sound methods for waste water and solid waste management at Laem Phak Bia? By interacting with the staff and animals at the Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT) the students were able to reconnect with themes of service. This trip was also an opportunity for students to challenge themselves physically and mentally with a supervised bicycle ride along approximately 15km of scenic coastlines south of Hua Hin.