EPTSNewsletters-2013

www.epts. satitpatumwan.ac.th Issue. 1, July 2013



EPTSCURRENT










THE ENGLISH INTENSIVE COURSE FOR NEW M.1




CANADA AND ENGLAND ENGLISH SUMMER COURSE 2013



SOUTHEAST ASIA YOUTH
HOW TO INTEGRATED SCIENCE IN LIFE ?
LEADERSHIP PROGRAM


































HEALTH PROJECT



LEARNING TECHNOLOGY IN EPTS
SOCIAL STUDIES


ENGLISH IS EVERYWHERE STUDY SOCIETY




CONGRATULATIONS TO EPTS 11




UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE








THE ENGLISH PROGRAM FOR TALENTED STUDENTS PATUMWAN DEMONSTRATION SCHOOL, SRINAKHARINWIROT UNIVERSITY

WELCOME TO ACADEMIC YEAR 2013 EPTSCURRENT

Issue. 1, July 2013
2 CONGRATULATIONS TO
“To strive for excellence and to EPTS 11 UNIVERSITY
ENTRANCE
continuously improve the EPTS 3 LEARNING TECHNOLOGY
IN EPTS
program”. 4 HOW TO INTEGRATED

SCIENCE IN LIFE ?
Over the past 16 years, many students from the EPTS 5 ENGLISH IS EVERWHERE
program have participated with distinction in National 6 SOCIAL STUDIES
and International student activities and competitions. 6 HEALTH PROJECT
The graduated M6 students from 2013, have achieved 7 - 8 THE ENGLISH INTENSIVE
entrance to a wide range of faculties at top universities in COURSE FOR NEW M.1
9 SOUTHEAST ASIA YOUTH
Thailand and the USA. We congratulate them and take
LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
pride in their hard earned accomplishments. 10 THE ENGLISH SUMMER
As the Director, I work with the COURSE IN ENGLAND 2013
administrators, teachers, and 11 THE ENGLISH SUMMER

staff, to strive for excellence and COURSE IN CANADA 2013
to continuously improve
School Carlenda 1st semester 2013
the EPTS program.
6 July 2013 EPTS Parent Meeting M1-M6
(EPTS is the host at Building 4.)
15-19 July 2013 Mid term exam Semester 1
26 July 2013 EPTS11 Graduation Party
1 August 2013 WAI KRU Ceremony
17 August 2013 Parent Meeting M1-M6 both
Regular Program+EPTS
23-30 Sept. 2013 FINAL Exam Semester 1
10 October 2013 Grade announcement
Mr. Somluk Channoi 20-26 Oct. 2013 SATIT-SAMUKKEE Sport
Games
Director 28 October 2013 2nd Semester starts.
www.epts. satitpatumwan.ac.th
Tel. 02-2513930 ex. 332


EDITORIAL SPECIAL THANKS TO
Writer Ajarn Somluck Channoi
Ajarn Sirirat Tiranuchit Ajarn Orapin Kanungsukkasem
Ajarn Rollin Miller Assistant professor Chaisak Leelajaraskul
Ajarn Robert Bradley Burch Ajarn Sirirat Tiranuchit
Ajarn James Sayer Ajarn Yupin Puthapipat
Ajarn Craig Wardman Ajarn Siriporn Charoenkitpan
Ajarn Adam Bodley-Tickell Ajarn Teeyos Onkaewmanee
Ajarn Jason Sore Ajarn Somkiet Tangmanustrong
Ajarn Richard Beattie Mr. Jirat Tantiwetchakul (Parent of Nutcha Tantiwetchakul M.2/351)
Ajarn Kim Unger Noppawat Prasertsak M.3/342
Art director
Ajarn Tanapa Rotkkoet








THE ENGLISH PROGRAM FOR TALENTED STUDENTS PATUMWAN DEMONSTRATION SCHOOL, SRINAKHARINWIROT UNIVERSITY

EPTS CURRENT 1

CONGRATULATIONS TO EPTS 11

ACADEMIC YEAR 2012 UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE

Medecine
Ms.Pitchaporn Chongyangyuenvong Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital,
Mahidol University
Ms.Teeraya Piyajarawong Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University
Ms.Pakaporn Itthiarwachkul Phramongkutklao College of Medicine
Mr.Manapol Rujithamkul Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
Mr.Vitsuphit Sukunthavanich Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital,
Mahidol University
Nursing
Faculty of Nursing, Thammasat University
Ms.Natchuda Wanaphaisitkool
Engineering
Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University
Mr.Thanachote Laohapolwatana Ms.Phantira Uongpitakpan
Mr.Napas Choonhajutha
Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University (Inter)
Mr.Phanatorn Amnuayphan Mr.Pheerawit Charuvajana
Mr.Saris Ophaswongse
Science
Mr.Thitipong Intuwong Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University
Architecture
Ms.Pimchanok Aramcharoen Faculty of Architecture, Chulalongkorn University
Faculty of Architecture, International Program, Chulalongkorn University
Mr.Sethawut Leenavong
Faculty of Architecture, King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
Ms.Pearamon Tulavardhana

Economics Communication Arts
EBA Program, Faculty of Faculty of Communication Arts, Chulalongkorn University (Inter)
Economics, Chulalongkorn Ms.Piraorn Saereesithipitak Ms.Samita Charoenpravat
University Mr.Dhepavudh Pongborriboon
Ms.Kamoluck Tantisanghirun Faculty of Communication Arts, Chulalongkorn University
Ms.Nicharee Phaholyothin Ms.Parima Piyarattanayothin
Mr.Pholphat Virojanakul Faculty of Communication Arts, Film Production (Inter), Mahidol University
Economics Ms.Patcharakamol Hunwongkotvichien
EBA Program, Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication
Economics, Thammasart Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication (Inter), Thammasat University
University (Inter) Ms.Kornkanok Tanaboonchai
Ms.Chaninart Rattanarak Arts
Mr.Rapeepat Chalerm-israchai Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University
Faculty of Economics, Ms.Sitapa Sakuldeelert
Assumption College Liberal Arts
Mr.Veerayuth Yoonaisil Faculty of Liberal Arts (Inter), Thammasat University
Ms. Pimpawan Laprabang
Oversea BBA
Yale University, Connecticut,USA. - BBA International Program, Chulalongkorn University
Political Science / Economics Ms.Anongwan Charoenkitmongkol Ms.Patummas Lertsanguansinchai
Ms.Apitha Srivicharnkul Ms.Piyapatch Terbsiri Ms.Pornjira Penpas
Georgia Institute of Technology, Mr.Rachata Sakpuaram
Georgia, USA. - Aerospace Engineering BBA International Program, Thammasat University
Mr.Jirat Bhanpato Ms.Sarunrose Tanongsak Ms.Sopiga Wattanasansanee
Pomfret School, Connecticut, USA. Ms.Nichapun Pancharoenthavorn
Mr.Nipun Pitimanaaree
Political Science
Syracuse University, USA. - Architecture
Ms. Tara Boonkhun Political Science, International Relations, Chulalongkorn University
Ms.Pornjira Penpas
New York University, USA. -
International Relations Law
Ms.Siridawan Parapuntakul Faculty of Law, Thammasat University
Ms.Chananan Sa-Ngiamkittikul Ms.Rada Lamsam

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How technology helps education ?






LEARNING TECHNOLOGY IN EPTS




By Ajarn James Sayer, EPTS Mathematics Teacher



Technology plays a very

important role in Education

and the EPTS teachers and
students have access to the

latest tools in technology

enhanced learning.





Moodle is EPTS’s Learning Management
System(LMS). It is the central storage space
for course information and content. Teachers
upload homework due dates, course
curriculum, highlighting materials used in
class and are able to offer adaptive testing
online. Moodle enables teachers to effectively
track and report student’s performance in
class.



Google Apps for Education is a suite of
software applications that enables
collaborative working. Project work becomes
a team effort with all students having access
to the work from school or from home.
Documents and sites are always backed up
ensuring that no student will lose their work.
Google Apps makes collaboration easy by
bringing students and teachers together.

Both Google Apps and Moodle offer platform
neutrality-they are accessible from
smartphones, tablets, PCs and Macbooks.















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How to integrate science in life?
Do you Know how to integrate science in life?

Science Labs M3 Integrated Projects


By Ajarn Craig, EPTS Lower Matayom Science
By Ajarn Craig, EPTS Lower Matayom Science
The M3 Integrated Project helps prepare students for life after graduation by
showing them how different subjects are connected in the real-world, even
though they are taught separately in school. It is a two semester group
project, where all the group members need to work together as a team to
conduct a scientific experiment and meet the requirements of all the other
subjects. They will complete two presentations, and produce a properly
referenced and formatted final report.






This year we have a brand new set of lab equipment for the new M3 physics
curriculum. Physics labs will include working with
inclined planes, pulleys, ticker tape timers, and spring
balances. Electrical labs are also a large part of the
M3 curriculum, and include using power
supplies, digital and analog One example of a project this year is ‘Music and People’ by Air, Pimmy, Nad,
multimeters, breadboards, and Pang from Room 341. For science they are going to investigate how
and various components such different types of music affect heart rate and blood pressure. They will do
as resistors and LED lights. calculations on their data for math. For social studies, they will research
how Thai music is connected to Thai culture and daily life. The effects of
music and relaxation on health will also be studied. For English, they will
conduct research and follow the writing process for their report.
M5 Science Projects


By Ajarn Adam, EPTS Upper Matayom Biology


The M5 Science Projects are year-long projects in which all Science Program
students participate. The students work in small groups on a science project
of their choice. Previous projects have included an analysis of water quality in
Bangkok, antimicrobial properties of Thai herbs, the making and use of a
chlorophyll battery, and an investigation into the effect of temperature on
electrical resistance in various materials. Students are given the choice of
In addition, the projects afford students the opportunity to develop important
focusing on one of the three main science fields - Biology, Chemistry or Physics,
21st century skills, such as creativity, problem-solving, collaboration and
or they may opt for a project which integrates more than one area of science.
interpersonal skills, and the use of ICT to analyze and report data.

Often, students face a number of challenges to overcome during the course of
their projects. For example, how exactly do you design an experiment to test
which substances wood decays most quickly in, or to investigate the viscosity
of different liquids? Last year, one group even had to figure out how to breed
and successfully raise homing pigeons! It is precisely problems like these
which makes the M5 Science Projects a challenging but ultimately rewarding
experience. They provide students with a valuable learning opportunity, one
that is relevant whether or not they continue to pursue science at University or
A key aim of the projects is to promote students’ understanding of science as a career. This is because all of us need to understand how science works if
and how science works, through their own open-ended investigations. They we are to make informed decisions relating to scientific questions which may
are also encouraged to make links between what they are learning in school arise in our lives.
and how this relates to the wider society.
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English is everywhere


Ajarn Robert Brad atayom 1-3 atayom 1-3

M Basic English: M Additional English:
The Matayom 1-3 Basic English The Matayom 1-3 Additional English
courses use the New Cutting Edge courses complement the Basic English
series books and workbooks which courses by focusing on improving
include thorough and comprehensive students’ abilities in reading
work on grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, building spelling and
pronunciation, and the skills of vocabulary skills, and writing well-
listening, reading, speaking, and formed paragraphs (and eventually
writing. Structured speaking tasks essays and other longer pieces) .
form a central part of each module.
The courses give special emphasis to Students are encouraged to develop a
communication, the use of phrases, life-long love of reading and writing
active learning, study skills, and through a variety of authentic
revision. readings such as articles, short stories
poems and novels. Attention is paid
These courses aim to motivate to reading skills such as identifying the
“English for learners by basing modules around main idea and supporting ideas, and
using context clues for vocabulary.
up-to-date topics of international
interest. Students are encouraged to Emphasis is placed on the writing
learn more about the world and other process, with students doing pre-
EPTS Lower cultures through the medium of writing, peer-editing, and multiple
English, and personalization is
drafts. Students move from writing
strongly emphasized. well-formed sentences to well-
Matayom Students use the New Cutting Edge organized paragraphs with topic
sentences, supporting details, and a
CD-ROM with the smartboard and conclusion. By the time they reach
(1-3) “ projector for various interactive Matayom 3, they are given
opportunities to produce longer
games and activities to improve their
overall learning experience. pieces such as essays and short
stories.

atayom 4-6 and equip them with essential skills for
M English for Critical Thinking: university entrance and studies.
“English for
The concept of English for Critical atayom 4-6
Thinking is for students to gain M English for World Knowledge:
motivation, ability, and confidence in
studying English literature. The courses The English for World Knowledge EPTS Upper
build directly upon the skills learnt in courses provide a thematic focus
lower Matayom, further exploring presented in a variety of genres which
authentic English language essays, motivates students to fulfill their Matayom
classic and contemporary short fiction academic and personal goals. The
and narrative non-fiction, poetry, and a courses place a heavy emphasis on
series of novels and memoirs. Literary group/class discussions and individual
analysis is the focus in both reading and production. The integrated approach (4-6)”
writing activities. Students learn how to of the courses allows students to hone
think critically about what they read their critical thinking/reading skills
through a progressive series of reading along with high-level vocabulary
activities, which then equips them for building. Students are given a wide
the writing activities - high level literary array of writing tasks, ensuring that
analysis essays, research based essays, they are exposed to the various types
and persuasive essays. Creative projects of academic writing they may
give the students the opportunity to encounter in their university lives.
express their understanding of the
literature in a non-written form.
Grammar workshops and speaking skills
development round out the course. The
thinking, reading, and writing skills will
enrich the students’ educational
experience

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Social Studies - Health Education
SOCIAL STUDIES
STUDY SOCIETY





M1 Social Studies - Ajarn Jason Sore M3 Social Studies - Ajarn Richard Beattie
EPTS Social Studies is holding a drawing competition for I would like to welcome all of my new students and
all M1 students. The theme is ASEAN: One Community One theirparents to M3 Social Studies. In M3 semester 1, the
Destiny, in accordance with the goal of regional economic
students will study Geography focusing on North and
integration (AEC) by 2015. The Drawings must be original
South America and in Thai History we will be looking at
and authentic. The work should be submitted in the format
the Thonburi and Rattanakosin periods. For both of these
of a drawing representing the values of unity and solidarity
classes students will need to be ready to play an active
with a short caption, under the title “ASEAN: One
role in class activities and group work, especially making
Community, One Destiny”. The drawings should be sent
presentations which are an important skill for M3 as they Last Year’s ASEAN Drawing
on an A3 sized paper and should be one-sided in full color
will also need to do this for their Integrated Project but
using watercolors, crayons, or color pencils. Contest Finalists
also to produce written work for projects and essays.
Last Year’s ASEAN Drawing Contest Finalists
Maps that they will be able to share and continual develop
as the semester progresses. After the midterm exams,
M4 Social Studies - Ajarn Richard Beattie
M2 Social Studies - Ajarn Jason Sore the M5 students will complete a project-based learning
I am pleased to have the opportunity to teach M4 Social
The M2 history students are currently working on multi- unit that focuses on natural resource management.
Studies, I taught most of the students for M3 last year
country timelines that combine the history of the 3 major Students will use a variety of toolsto complete the project;
and look forward to introducing them to new subjects
historical powers in East Asia, namely China, Japan and Web 2.0 applications, social media, and digital storytelling
this year such as Sociology and Law. For Thai History we
Korea. Students are learning that these powers have long will all be utilized.
will focus on early Thai History, the students will be going
histories and cultures that have been intertwined with a
on a field trip to the National Museum in order to do a
strong Chinese influence. This is an extension of what
research project to identify Archeological objects from M6 Social Studies - Ajarn Rollin
the students learned in M1 when they developed timelines
different historical periods. Students will need to be The M6 students recently used Google presentations to
for specific countries and particular time periods. The
prepared to participate in class activities and group work demonstrate what they have learned so far in world history.
current project requires students to collect and select
as well as individual written work such as essays. Through the use of a Google presentation, students can
the most relevant and important information to include
collaborate with one another whenever and wherever they
on the timeline. The timelines should present the
can. The feedback that they receive during the
history of East Asia in a clear and concise way while M5 Social Studies - Ajarn Rollin development of the project acts as a formative assessment
showing major historical Recently, the M5 students have been exploring the and ensures that the final products are aligned with the
events and dynasties. different uses of Google Maps. They are using the pre-defined quality indicators. In the upcoming weeks,
Google map tools to study the physical and human students will use VoiceThread, an online collaboration tool,
geography of Thailand. In the coming weeks to debate and discuss some of the more controversial issues
students will develop their own customized Google in world history.
HEALTH PROJECT by Ajarn Kim
M2 Toy Library Project
2 Health stresses learning the many areas of character education, such as responsibility, caring,
Mcitizenship, and other important qualities. The project requires that the students earn 25,000
baht, and collect their good old toys or to buy new ones with their allowance. This is the 4th year that
the M2’s have worked on this project. To raise the money, the M2 class cooks spaghetti, bakes goods,
and then has a bake sale. This year’s bake sale is scheduled for the first week of July.




M4 Volunteer Project

ast December, the M4 students began collecting toys and gifts for the kids at Rajanukun
LSchool. They worked hard and they collected almost 100 toys for the kids. They were also
working hard on improving their character as well along the way. In March, they went to the
school and met the students for the first time. They spent the morning helping them play and
learn, as well as giving them gifts and treats.




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THE ENGLISH INTENSIVE COURSE FOR NEW M.1


I LIKE “PLEARN”






SUMMER CAMP 2013









“This Camp help us get to know “ I came from the other province school and I didn’t have any friends
each other better. We worked as a before the camp but after the camp, I got a lot of friends. It’s just only a
team together and showed our few weeks and I don’t know how this school can do that !” - Tata
talents. I really liked this camp that No.21 M.1/343
was a lot of fun and gave us a very
beautiful relationship”. - Nina “When I first came to the summer school at Satit Patumwan,I felt

No.16 M.1/343 that I was ready to start a middle school life! The teachers are nice.
I’ve got many new friends and I’m hoping to get along with them
well - I REALLY LIKED THE CAMP! “ - Yodnam No.6 M.1/353


“ I liked the moment when everybody in my classroom worked
together to make the show. Everyone tried to help each other to
practise the script, singing and dancing. Everyone did the best their
can”. -Palm No.12 M.1/353

“I was very excited the first day
of school and I was very
impressed that I could attend in
a famous school like this. The
camp was fun and interesting.”
-Ty No.22
M.1/353

































EPTS CURRENT 7

“When I attened the Summer Plearn Camp, I felt great because it made me know many new friends

and teachers and enjoy the activities with them. It made me know more about what I should do and
what I shouldn’t do in PDS. And it made me smarter . I liked the Summer Plearn Camp “. - Papang
M.1/343






















































































EPTS CURRENT 8

The Great Experience from the Great Student



Southeast Asia Youth Leadership Program






“When I found out that I was selected from U.S.

Embassy Bangkok, Thailand to participate in

Southeast Asia Youth Leadership Program, I was

so excited ” Wanwares Boonkong said.





Miss WanwaresBoonkong M.6 Room 511 EPTS
student was selected to receive the scholarship
from Embassy of United States Bangkok, Thailand
to attend “ Southeast Asia Youth Leadership
Program” under the topic”Leading Green: Shaping
Sustainable Schools and Communities” to observe
and participate in numerous environmental,
sustainable and leadership activities. There are 25
participants from 5 different countries, including
Myanmar, Cambodia, the Philippines, Indonesia and
Thailand between 4th -27th April 2013 in
Washington D.C. and Hawaii, United States of
America.


Wanwares expressed her experience that “When I
found out that I was selected from U.S. Embassy
Bangkok, Thailand to participate in “Southeast Asia
Youth Leadership Program,” I was so excited since
I have never attended any program concerning
about environment and sustainable life. After I
arrived in United States of America, I received
warm welcome from East-West Center, the
organizer of the program. I was able to build and
strengthen precious friendship among other 4
different countries amid the dissimilarity of language
and everyday life culture. During the 3 weeks period
I attended in this program, I had opportunities to
observe various public and private schools both in
Washington D.C. and in Hawaii. I learned how the
Americans adapt, live, and foster the younger
generation how to preserve the environment and
maintain sustainable life. Besides, I had been
practicing leadership skills, for examples, strongly participants will emphasize about the implantation
working as a team, equally and efficiently of environmental awareness by starting from Thai
distributing works and freely expressing ideas and teenagers as a target group. Finally, I would like to
opinions, through 3 days 2 nights camping, thank all Thai and foreign teachers who always
volunteer work, and living with host family. When I helped and supported me until I became the
came back to Thailand, I have a commitment to representatives of Thailand to participate in this
shape an environmental project, which Thai - notable and knowledgeable program.”




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THE ENGLISH SUMMER COURSE




IN




ENGLAND









21 April - 1 May 2013



Nottingham , Bristol, Oxford

DO YOU KNOW WHAT WE DID LAST SUMMER?

THE ENGLISH SUMMER COURSE
IN
CANADA



























2-30 APRIL 2013 AT SURREY SCHOOL DISTRICT 36,


SURREY, VANCOUVER









Elgin Park Secondary School




Sullivan Height Secondary School






Whistler















Stanley Park
Ecole Panorama Ridge Secondary School Mining Museum, Whister










Thai Night


Capilano suspension Bridge
Earl Marriott Secondary School