PDS Jazz Club
Ajarn Kyle
Ajarn Ratana
To provide an inclusive platform for exchange of musical ideas, appreciation of music and to encourage musical development. The Jazz Club is an musical activity club and was organized to promote musical education and events at Satit Patumwan. Participation is open to all who are interested in music. Meetings and workshops are held by Ajarn Kyle on a weekly basis.
Distance Learning Via Satellite Project
Ajarn Somluk, Ajarn John,
Ajarn Michael, Ajarn Teeyos, Ajarn Surangkhana
The King of Thailand is sponsor of the Distance Learning Project and the EPTS Program is privileged to be a part of the King's initiative. Three times a year the EPTS Programs travels to Hua Hin to participate in a 3 hour live broadcast. This year’s Distance Learning Project will focus on 2 English language proficiency tests (TOEFL and IELTS) and 1 admissions test (SAT). The TOEFL, IELTS and SAT are tests that Thai students will likely encounter when applying for admission to a foreign university. Ajarn John and Ajarn Michael will introduce the students to each test and present them with the strategies necessary to perform well on these tests. Students will attempt to solve sample questions from the test and will receive in-classroom feedback on their answers.
English Kids Camp
EPTS English Teachers
On an annual basis the EPTS English Department holds a weekend camp for local temple schools. Many of the children attending the camp have never had exposure to learning with a Native Speaker. Activities include lessons and games to promote the students interest in learning the English Language
English Public Speaking Club
Ajarn Siriporn, Ajarn Pawanrat, Ajarn John, Ajarn Stephen
The English Public Speaking Club was formed to build up public speaking confidence among EPTS students. Students attend various public speaking competitions and take part in debates with other schools. Also, guest speakers visit and lecture on topics related to public speaking.
Canada Summer Course
EPTS Teachers
At the conclusion of their Matayom 1 (Grade 7) year EPTS students visit Canada where they attend a Canadian school and live with a host family. Also, the students provide their host school with shows and exhibitions to promote Thai culture.
EPTS Moodle
Ajarn James, Ajarn John, Ajarn J.J.
The English Program at Satit Patumwan uses Moodle, the most popular Course Management System, in the world. This course management software was set up and is maintained by several teachers of the EPTS Program. Currently, many of our teachers are using the program in conjunction with their courses. Students are able to check on daily assignments, download resources, take online quizzes, communicate with the teacher, and a host of many other activities.
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EPTS Website Project
Ajarn John
In 2007 the English Program for Talented Students initiated a website project that would provide students, parents, teachers and the general public with detailed information about the EPTS Program.
Table Manners
Ajarn Amornpon, Ajarn Ratana, Ajarn Kimberly
Table manners refers to the etiquette used while eating, which may also include the appropriate use of utensils. Different cultures observe different rules for table manners. Many table manners evolved out of practicality. For example, it is generally impolite to put elbows on tables, since doing so creates a risk of tipping over bowls and cups. Each family or group sets its own standards for how strictly these rules are to be enforced.
Every year Matayom 1 students attend a seminar on Western table manners before embarking on their summer course in Canada. Students learn table settings, general behavior and dining practices common in North America.
Alliance Francaise
Ajarn Patricia
Ajarn Patricia formed the Alliance Francaise Club to promote French Language learning and culture. Students have the opportunity to practice their French language skills and attend French cultural events.
EPTS Fire Drill
Ajarn Amornpon
Several times a year EPTS students are exposed to a "practice" fire drill to assure they will be prepared in case of a real emergency. Students must vacate the building in a timely and orderly manner or they're required to perform the fire drill again.
Every Picture Tells a Story
Ajarn Surangkhana, Ajarn Teeyos
"Every Picture Tells a Story" is a photo contest for EPTS teachers and students. The contest gives photography enthusiasts the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities and win great prizes.
Creative Sparks
Ajarn Somluck
Ajarn Kyle, Ajarn Brad, Ajarn Eugene
Creative Sparks is a collection of writings contributed by EPTS Students. This anthology contains a rich variety of poetry, prose and non-fiction contributions and serves as a showcase for our talented young writers.
Drama Club
Ajarn Melissa
Ajarn Melissa recently started the EPTS Drama Club as a way for students to channel their creative spirits and energy.
CUAP (Chulalongkorn Advanced Placement Program)
Ajarn Brad
The CUAP course is an "advanced placement" course designed to allow thirty high level students of English to progress faster than their classmates and to place out of required English classes of freshman and sophomore students at Chulalongkorn University. The English instruction and content is equivalent, if not in excess to that of the freshman and sophomore English in the university. Acceptance into this course is by selective examinations prior to the beginning of Matayom 6.
The Intensive English Course for M.1 Students
EPTS Teachers
Incoming Matayom 1 students attend the EPTS Intensive English Course prior to the start of the academic year. The course entails classroom instruction in English, Math and Science in addition to other activities to promote learning. The students also attend a week long camp in locations like Kao Yai or Kanchanaburi.
Meditation
Ajarn Witchaya, Ajarn Teeyos
Every year EPTS students travel to a local Wat to spend a weekend learning about meditation. They receive instruction from Buddhist monks on the art of meditation. Buddhist meditation encompasses a variety of meditation techniques that develop mindfulness, concentration, tranquility and insight. Core meditation techniques are preserved in ancient Buddhist texts and have proliferated and diversified through the millennia of teacher-student transmissions.
Ancient City Field Trip
Ajarn Jason
Ajarn James
Every year Matayom 1 (Grade 7) students visit the Ancient City to learn about Thai culture and history.
Ancient Siam is dubbed as the world's largest outdoor museum. Situated close to the Crocodile Farm in Samut Prakan province, the 320-hectare city features 116 structures of Thailand's famous monuments and architectural attractions. The grounds of Ancient Siam correspond roughly to the shape of the Kingdom, with each of the monuments lying at their correct places geographically. Some of the buildings are life-size replicas of existing or former sites, while others are scaled down.
The replicas were constructed with the assistance of experts from the National Museum to ensure historical accuracy. Outstanding works include the former Grand Palace of Ayutthaya (destroyed in the Burmese invasion of 1767), Phimai Sanctuary in Nakhon Ratchasima, and Wat Khao Phra Viharn on the Cambodian border.
Australian Mathematics Competition
Ajarn Somluck and EPTS Math Teachers
The 2008 Australian Mathematics Competition, the 31st AMC, was held on Thursday 31 July. A record number of schools participated. We thank schools from around Australia and countries in the Asia Pacific region for their continued support of this event which dates back to 1978 and continues to be the major mathematics school enrichment event in the region. It is also the first part of a further enrichment and problem solving program. In Australia it is also the basis of the program for training for the International Mathematical Olympiad.
Junior Librarian
Ajarn Teeyos
Ajarn Teeyos, the EPTS Librarian, provides valuable lessons and training to EPTS students about the field of Library Science. Library science is an interdisciplinary science incorporating the humanities, law and applied science to study topics related to libraries, the collection, organization, preservation and dissemination of information resources, and the political economy of information. Historically, library science has also included archival science.[1] This includes how information resources are organized to serve the needs of select user groups, how people interact with classification systems and technology, how information is acquired, evaluated and applied by people in and outside of libraries as well as cross-culturally, how people are trained and educated for careers in libraries, the ethics that guide library service and organization, the legal status of libraries and information resources, and the applied science of computer technology used in documentation and records management.
Healthy Body Healthy Mind
EPTS offers counseling and mental health services to its students and staff through licensed psychologists.
PDS In-House English Course
Ajarn Somluck, Ajarn Michael
Ajarn David, Ajarn Jittiporn, Ajarn Teeyos
International Mathematics Competition
Ajarn Somluk
EPTS Mathematics Department
Action Research Project
EPTS Teachers
During their tenure at EPTS teachers are expected to perform "Action Research" on a topic they are interested in that will benefit the educational goals and objectives of the program. Action research is a reflective process of progressive problem solving led by individuals working with others in teams or as part of a "community of practice" to improve the way they address issues and solve problems. Action research can also be undertaken by larger organizations or institutions, assisted or guided by professional researchers, with the aim of improving their strategies, practices, and knowledge of the environments within which they practice.
CU-TEP, Step to University
Ajarn Witchaya
The objective of this project is to prepare students for the CU-TEP.
What is CU-TEP?
Test of English Proficiency of Chulalongkorn University measures your ability to use English for academic purposes in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
The test consists of three parts: listening, reading and writing.
There are 30 items in the listening part. You are allowed 30 minutes to finish this part.
There are 60 items in the reading part. You have 70 minutest o do this part.
There are 30 items in the writing part. The time allowed is 30 minutes.
How can I use CU-TEP result?
It is used for academic admissions both at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
EPTS Running Club
Ajarn James
Once a week students meet before school starts to jog with Ajarn James and other EPTS Teachers.
Last Updated on Sunday, 29 November 2009 10:10
