9TH GRADE SALT TRIP

Written by: Highlight S.

The 9th grade SALT trip was more than just an annual trip with friends, but rather a fantastic excursion with the taste of drama, sweetness, fun, and chaos. “SALT trip was a fascinating and once in a lifetime event where I got to enjoy quality time with my friends and teachers, and bond with them. This is my first time going on an overnight trip with my friends at ICS, and it will surely be an experience that I will never forget,” asserted Punn.

On the first day, we went to Grandsiri Resort Khaoyai to prepare our game activities for the next day at Baan ta Chang school.

The next day at Ban Ta Chang school, students selflessly served the community. We started off with an introductional skit to introduce our principal, Mrs.Amber, and dispersed into stations of various activities. Some of the stations were connect 4, science, French, Spanish, and Chinese paper cutting. Lunch at Ban Ta chang school was communal. The sense of togetherness was evident, since some of the ICS students were able to sit and converse with the students about the morning activities as well as the ongoings at their school. During lunch, some students took us on a tour around their school to see the different facilities. We also got to be exceptional listeners when they told us about the tales and stories of their school.

The day ended with an ice cream and dance party, in which we collectively sang and danced to the Bad boy song known as the “2023 Nursery Anthem''. Waving farewell to the children at the end of the day became emotional since we both got to learn a lot from each other and made memories that we all will cherish

After serving at the Ban Ta Chang school, we headed back to Grandsiri resort and had a great break after strenuous hours of whole-heartedly serving the community. We got some well-deserved rest through hanging out with our friends: playing sports and games

When night fell, teachers led an assembly and we had a fun session of activities and games to loosen up ourselves. One of the best parts was how ICS teachers recognised students who stood out each day and awarded them with a box of pokie for them to enjoy before bed.

ICS talent show was rather liberating Many shows involved our peers dancing, jump roping, lip syncing, Mr.Daryl performing the Khao Man Gai dish magic show, and initiating a cult out of Thai songs and the U.S. constitution preamble.

Our hike at the Khao Yai national park was eye-opening, it was a time in which we got to learn together, collaboratively develop tenacity, lend a helping hand when hiking, while having fun and enjoying the hike together. It was, at the end of the day, “better together.”

The morning of our departure, students had breakfast and enjoyed their time together before we visited the Chokchai farm. Some students patiently waited for the bus while others took advantage of this golden opportunity, seized the moment and took pictures with the lively animal sculptures of gorillas, giraffes, peacocks, and many more around the resort We captured pictures that were beyond unforgettable.

Lastly, our stop at Chokchai farm gave us invaluable time to consume cows and have a full meal with friends “Exciting, Fun, and Silent” was how Phobtawan described 9th grade SALT trip.

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