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22nd World Schools Debating Championships

Please wish Ponn, Mint, and Kong from M5 good luck at the 22nd World Schools Debating Championships in Doha, Qatar. The trio are representatives for Thailand on the National Debate Team. The team is coached by Phra Chainarong who is also an Ajarn in the EPTS Program. Ajarn Gia is the manager and will also attend the championships.

The first World Schools Debating Championships were held in Australia in 1988. The event attracted participants from Australia, Canada, England, Hong Kong, New Zealand and the United States. In 1990 the second championship was held in Canada, ever since then it has been an annual event, hosted each year in a different country, usually by a national debating body. Recent venues include Calgary, Cardiff, Seoul, Washington DC, and in 2009 Athens.

Participating teams are made up of the nation’s top five debaters, often selected after a long series of local, regional, and national debate events. The World Schools Debating Championships celebrates and exemplifies the achievements of youth in the global community who strive to make the world a better place through open articulate communication and shared experiences.

For more information please visit http://www.wsdc2010doha.com/

January Update

January has been a busy month at EPTS with many events taking place as we approach the end of the semester.

On January 19^th EPTS teachers attended a seminar sponsored by the U.S. Embassy, TCDC, and Markings Studio entitled “Seeing and Thinking: A Critical Relationship,” a one day introduction to Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) by American author Philip Yenawine, former Director of Education, MOMA. Teachers in attendance were Rollin, Gia, James, Richard, Andy, Adam and Melissa.

EPTS students showcased their various talents at Satit Vicahkarn held at Siam Center from January 19^th – 21^st. The students performed in front of the general public and provided musical and acting performances.

tablemanners

On January 21^st Matayom 1 (Grade 7) students attended a table manners seminar at the Courtyard Marriot. Matayom 1 students will attend school in Canada during the summer break and the seminar was intended to prepare them for their upcoming trip. The seminar was given by a former Patumwan Demonstration School student.

There will be many students traveling overseas during summer break. One group of students will visit New York to explore different universities in the Northeast. A seminar took place on January 19th to prepare student for their experiences.

Update to Test Dates

Satit Patumwan Demonstration School

Academic Year 2009

Matayom 1 Entrance Exam Information

UPDATED JANUARY 12th

March 8 to March 12 ..........M.1 Entrance Exam Application Form Available from 8 am - 4 pm

March 13 - 14 ................... M.1 Entrance Exam Enrollment from 8 am - 4 pm

March 21 .......................... M.1 Entrance Exam for Academic Year 2010 from 7.20 am to 12 pm

March 22 .......................... M.1 English Entrance Exam for EPTS from 9 am to 12 pm

April 2 ............................. M.1 Entrance Exam Results are Announced

Admission into the EPTS Program is highly competitive and each year 70 students are accepted into Matayom 1 (Grade 7).

Prathom 4 - Prathom 6 Pretest

Satit Patumwan Demonstration School

Prathom 4 to Prathom 6 Pretest

February 1 - 5.................... Application form available from 8 am to 4 pm

February 6 - 7 ................... Submitting applications from 8 am - 4 pm

February 14 ....................... Examination from 7.30 am - 3.30 pm

March 5 ............................ Exam Results are Announced

Puean wins Disney Speech Contest

Congratulations to EPTS Student Maytissa Intharit (Puean) who recently won first place in an English speaking contest held by Disney at EGV Cinemas at Siam Discovery Center. The theme of the speaking contest was "My Christmas...My Wish....My School...." and took place on December 22, 2009. As the Winner of the contest Puen won 10,000 baht and a Disney trip. Puean is a Matayom 2 (Grade 8) student who enjoys singing and English public speaking.

โครงการ English Public Speaking ได้ส่งนักเรียนเข้าร่วมการแข่งขัน “โครงการประกวดกล่าวสุนทรพจน์ภาษาอังกฤษ ในหัวข้อ “My Christmas..My Wish..My School” ในระดับชั้นมัธยมศึกษา ณ โรงภาพยนตร์แกรนด์อีจีวี สยามดิสคัฟเวอร์รี่ เมื่อวันอังคารที่ ๒๒ ธันวาคม ๒๕๕๒ นักเรียนที่เข้าร่วมการแข่งขันได้แก่ด.ญ.เมธิสสา อินทฤทธิ์ ชั้นมัธยมศึกษาปีที่ ๒ ห้อง ๓๔๒ อาจารย์ผู้รับผิดชอบดูแลคือ อาจารย์ศิริพร เจริญกิจภัณฑ์ ผลการแข่งขัน: ด.ญ.เมธิสสา อินทฤทธิ์ ได้รับรางวัลชนะเลิศ โดยได้รับโล่และเกียรติบัตร

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School Holidays - December 30 - January 3rd

Stanford Summer Program

On December 14th students and teachers attended an informative seminar about the Stanford University High School Summer College presented by Charles Junkerman (Associate Provost and Dean). Noon (M5/340) attended the Stanford program during the past year and gave a talk about her experiences at Stanford. The program is unique in that it allows high school students to take university courses and receive college credits.

The website describes the program--"Summer at Stanford invites you to experience the thrill of campus life at one of the world's premier universities. Our unique programs balance challenging academics with educational and social activities to produce a well rounded summer of personal challenge and growth. Bicycling or running in the foothills, playing tennis or golf, enjoying the Stanford Summer Theater or Jazz Festival, attending the Science Lecture Series - all are pieces of the intricate puzzle that you build for yourself while you're here for the summer. The campus atmosphere is informal year-round."

For more information please visit the following website: summer.stanford.edu

Bangkok University - Story Telling Competition

On November 14th, 2009 Mint (Rawiporn Rangponsumrit) attended the "English Language Storytelling Competition" at Bangkok University where she was the Finalist.

Photos from the event can be found here: Photos From Storytelling Competition