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Panyaden Summer Fair

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Apr 042011
 

On Saturday morning we had an early start to get over to Panyaden School to set up our stall at their Summer Fair. The event did not start until 10 am but we needed to go early as I also had to take our 3 Mattayom Students to their school in Sarapee for books and uniform collections.

So we arrived at Panyaden bright and early at around 8.30am to set up shop.

I have been privileged enough to see this place grow from its early construction and it was great to see the huge difference now that the grass is laid and the school is up and running.

Our Volunteer Roshni was along to help as well as “Ar” Boon. With the childrens help we unloaded the truck and took all our things to our allotted space.

Once set up I then had to take Gu, Tai and May 2 back to Sarapee for May 2 to be signed in to her new school and measure up for uniform and for all the children to collect their books for the next term in May.

The rest of the children stayed with Ar Boon and Roshni to help man our stall and enjoy the many activities laid on at the Summer Fair.

We rejoined them shortly after lunch.

There was lots of things for the children to enjoy with many play activities, martial arts demonstrations, music and craft workshops and much more.

I met and talked with other visitors at our stall answering questions on our Foundations work and I’d like to say a big thanks to all at Panyaden for giving us this opportunity to promote our work.

Also big thanks to all who stopped by to chat and offer encouragement.

Special thanks to Teresa from Nok Em Ded, who on seeing our craft items for sale has offered to make a space in her shop in the Old City where we can locate the childrens handmade items.

Great day ; a wonderful School with a brilliant concept.
For more photos please visit our photobucket album here.

Aaron Volunteers

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Mar 192011
 

Our latest volunteer, Aaaron, hailing from Massachusetts in the USA came to us on Thursday and has rapidly settled into the Volunteer house.
He is planning to help out for around a week and has so far enjoyed playing badminton and football with the kids as well as a spot of Tak Kaw practise.
On Friday he pitched in to help the Art relief International volunteers with the playground work.
He also came along to the end of school celebrations at Mae Salaab school.
Today he joined in with the music class too.

End of Year School Celebrations at Mae Salaab.

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Mar 192011
 

End of term was last week but there have been activities going on for some of the children at Mae Salaab School getting ready for todays end of year show.

Our three eldest girls have been going to school through the week practising for their performances.

So this morning we all went along and joined everyone there to watch performances by all the different age classes.

It was a great morning with much effort by all involved with several different traditional dancing displays and then award giving at the end of the ceremonies.

Well done to all and good luck to all in Prathom 6 who move up to Mattayom next year along with May 2.

Latest Playground Work

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Mar 092011
 

Another hard day for the Art Relief International Volunteers with no let up in the high temperatures.
The Monkey bar frame is up;the “Castle” mortared and the tunnel hill has grown some more.
It’ll be interesting tomorrow with school now closed for the “summer holiday” and all the kids at home.

Dance Homework

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Feb 212011
 

Not only are the children getting Dance lessons from the Art Relief International volunteers but now May 2 has had her school friends round practising Dance for school.

They have also requested that their friends join them for the Art Relief International lessons.

Next time I will try and make sure I have the video camera on hand.

Childrens Day At Mae Salaab School

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Jan 102011
 

Friday was time for Childrens Day celebrations at Mae Salaab School which meant a perfect excuse for Mum to go and take a look at where the children go for their education.

When we arrived the festivities were already well underway with lots of games on stage and in the playground.

It was great to see all the children having so much fun. We were especially proud when seeing our kids getting involved, talking, playiing and singing on stage.

Mum was given a warm welcome by all and had a little friend, Nuuan, accompany her everywhere for much of the visit.

The children all received free bags and far too much kanom, but hey its only once a year.

Our children did all have to put their uneaten kanom in the kitchen store where it will given out over the coming days at an acceptable rate.

Well done all the staff at Mae Salaab for a very well organised fun day for all the children.

For all the photos from Childrens Day 2011 please visit our photobucket album here.

Mums Visit Off To A Good Start.

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Jan 092011
 

So Mum is here for 6 weeks, and so far is loving the time here with the kids.

She arrived after midnight on Tuesday 4th and made a special effort to get up in the morning to be able to say “hi” to the kids before they left for School.

Then the next thing I knew she was doing what Mothers always to….tidying. Try as I might I can’t stop her.

She came armed with a whole box full of gifts for the children and has been enjoying spending time with them, and me, I hope:)

The Stratton ABC Foundation, Thai Schools English Iniative

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Aug 312010
 
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Today was my 4th session at Huay Sai School, helping with teaching English conversation and pronunciation. As part of our aims and objectives , working to help give A Better Chance to disadvantaged children in Northern Thailand, the Thai Schools English iniative aims to offer that chance to as many children as possible , through improved learning of English language.

Each school that signs up gets their own subsite and help with online exercises, tailored to meet the needs of their students at the time. There is also access to the Moodle learning center section of Thai Schools English which has more courses, lessons, videos and quizzes for the children to use in order to get more practise.

If you live in Northern Thailand and know of a school that may be interested in signing up to Thai Schools English, please contact us here at The Stratton ABC Foundation.

If you or anyone you know is interested in acting as a volunteer teacher at a rural school in Northern Thailand as part of this iniative, please contact us here at The Stratton ABC Foundation.

Thai Schools English Tuesdays

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Aug 102010
 
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Having made attempts to sort out a proper schedule for my weekly work, I have selected Tuesdays for work on the Thai Schools English project.

Today I  visited, and shall do every Tuesday, Huay Sai School to assist with teaching English conversation to Mattayom 1.

When that is finished I will then be working on building up the courses and lessons available to users of the thaischoolsenglish website, for the rest of the day.

I also hope to find time to visit and encourage more local schools to join our program.

Todays lesson was centred on basic introduction.

Although the children were a little nervous at first we soon broke through that and I was impressed with the students efforts.

For more photos please visit our photobucket album here.

If you are interested in the school website, please go here.

Looking For 12 Month Visa ..Volunteer With Us

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Aug 022010
 

Are you looking to stay in Thailand for an extended period? Want to do something useful during your stay? Commit to one day a week helping out with The Stratton ABC Foundation and we can assist you with acquiring the relevant work permit and 12 month Visa.

There are lots of ways you can help with the Foundation, whether its helping with activities for the children, helping with admin, or maybe going out to assist English language teaching at a local school through our Thai Schools English Project.

Qualifications are always useful but the biggest qualification is a genuine wish to help so please get in touch whatever your academic status, we will consider all requests.

Please note that no volunteers will be able to work unsupervised with the children unless they can provide an up to date enhanced Police Check from their relevant country. This is also the case for anyone wishing to help with the Thai Schools English Project.

For more information please visit our volunteering page here.

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