international and Khmer doctors provide general practice services to clients. Can arrange emergency evacuation. 24/7 service. International Chiropractic Clinic 67 Bis Street 240, (100m from Monivong Blvd.) Tel: 023 223 101 www.cambodiachiropractic.com First and only Chiropractic clinic licensed in Cambodia. Our chiropractors are US trained and we provide modern Chiropractic care, physiotherapy and custom made medical grade orthotics. Open Mon-Fri 8.30am-6pm, Sat 8.30am-1pm. International SOS Medical Clinic 161 Street 51 Tel: 023 216 911 Global provider of medical assistance and international healthcare. Expat and Khmer doctors offer general practice, specialist and emergency medical services. Appointments 8am-5.30pm Mon–Fri, 8am-12pm, Sat open 24-7 for emergencies. Physiotherapy Phnom Penh I & II 45C Street 456, Toul Thom Poung II Office 311, 3/F 60 Monivong Blvd Tel: 023 996345 Tel: 092 485 593 Tel: 012 722 104 Tel: 012 979 354 International Physiotherapy and Acupuncture (T.C.M.) Centre Specialising in Manual Therapy, Rehabilitation and (sports) Physiotherapy, Neurological (Paediatric) Physical Therapy, Acupuncture, Personal Training and Clinical Pilates. Samata Health & Wellness Studio 54 Street 306 Tel: 023 726 267 Phnom Penh’s first holistic studio providing Acupuncture, Massage, Physiotherapy, Pilates, Podiatry, Yoga and Wellness Coaching in one convenient location. Younger Cosmetic Acupuncture Himawari Hotel Tel: 023 21 45 55 (Ext 880)/ 017 983 409 www.cambodiaacupuncture.com Helping people to feel and look better with a holistic approach to health and beauty. Treatments include cosmetic acupuncture, face lift, weight loss. Pain Management (Back Pain, Neck Pain…) and Emotional Disorder (Stress, Insomnia) $25 all treatments. Open Monday to -Friday 8.30am- 11.30am and 12.30pm-7pm, Saturday 9am-noon.
Optics Grand Optics 11 Norodom Bvd. 337 Monivong Blvd. 150 Sihanouk Blvd. Tel: 023 213 585 Modern opticians with the latest equipment including free computerised eye test. Makes prescription glasses and lenses.
Pet Services Agrovet Veterinary Clinic 40 Street 111 Tel: 023 216 323 Tel emergency 24/7: 012 779 673 (FrenchEng) Tel emergency 24/7: 012 779 674 (Khmer) www.agrovet-cambodia.com Managed by a French team and following European standard. Experienced French surgeon performing orthopaedic and abdominal surgeries. Used to organise documents for pets travelling overseas. Mon-Fri: 9am-12noon & 3pm-7pm. Sat: 9am-12pm. Only Dogs Shop
5A2 Street Veng Sreng (Chom Choa) Phnom Penh Tel: 092 206 547 Tel: 012 870 280 www.onlydogsshopcambodia.com Open daily from 9am-6pm.
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Pet Grooming Cambodia 4 Street 604, Bengkak 2 Toul Kork Tel: 089 491 039 Email: petgroomingcambodia@gmail.com Open Mon-Sat from 9am–6pm Pet Resort Tel: 012 679 164 Tel: 012 916 512 www.petresort-cambodia.com All the staff are very friendly with animals and your cats and dogs will feel at home in our Pet Resort. Cats and dogs are fed by Royal Canin dry feed or can be fed by fresh food according to owner’s desires or recommendations; staff can cook specific feed for your companions.
Spas Amara Spa Cnr Sisowath Quay & St.110 Tel: 023 998 730 www.amaraspa.hotelcara.com Day spa providing a wide selection of facials, body massages and treatments, arranged in a four-storey modern facility at riverfront. Open 11am-11pm. Aura Spa 21 Mao Tse Toung Blvd. (near corner of St. 63) 23 Street 294 (between St. 21 and St. 9) Tel: 023 555 3209 Mobile: 015 991 688 www.auracambodia.com Aura Spa creates its own signature massage therapy with well-trained therapists to enhance a traditional blend of ancient health and beauty practices which have been passed down from generation to generation. Open every day from 9am–11pm. Aziadee Spa 16 a/b Street 282 Tel: 023 996 921 aziadee1@yahoo.fr French-run spa offering a good choice of treatments, a range of massages, scrubs, facials, floral baths, manicures, pedicures and waxing in relaxing and tranquil surroundings. Open 9am-9pm. Bi Nail Salon 213a E0 Stret 310 Tel: 023 6324 524 / 097 798 1122 Bi Nail is a full service nail salon, for women and men. Japanese-trained nail artists have years of experience and provide expert personal care in a quiet and relaxing atmosphere. Full set care (manicure and pedicure), more than 250 nail lacquers, more than 350 nail design samples. Acrylic and gel nails are available. Open daily 8am–7pm. Bliss 29 Street 240 Tel: 023 215 754 Health spa at back and upstairs in this beautiful French colonial building. Open 9am -9pm, closed Monday. Bodia Spa 26-28 Sothearos Blvd. Tel: 023 226 199 www.bodia-spa.com Using natural, own-brand products Bodia spa offers body wraps, floral baths, scrubs, facials, aromatherapy, massages and mani-pedies, alongdside Jacuzzi and steam. The peaceful atmosphere is enhanced by scented oils and soft music. Open daily 9am–9pm. Derma-Care Skin Clinic 161B Norodom Tel: 023 720 042 / 012 415 552 Two qualified dermatologists, this professional skin clinic offers a range
School Uniform By Poppy Nguyen Eastwood The question every student ask at least once is ‘‘Why do we need a school uniform?’’ or ‘‘Why don’t we have a school uniform?’’ It is a debatable subject. Some see it as an item of unity, arguing that it is what makes the school a community, whilst others perceive it to be a pointless part of education and is seen as a rather useless tradition. It all began in England, around the 13th century, when Cambridge University adopted the dress code, against protests from their students. It became an acquired status symbol. In the US, the concept was taken up by private schools around the 1900s and used in public schools in the 1980s. The world followed, save from a few countries like France. A fair number of students complain about their uniform. They want to be able to choose their own clothes, and not resemble everyone else. What you wear is usually a demonstration of personal identity. Some studies have found that they feel it supresses their freedom of expression and encourages conformity rather than uniqueness. However, believe it or not, being dressed like everyone else has its advantages. School uniforms can eliminate
bullying and can help equality among peers. Some have been teased for not wearing brand-named clothes or adorning something cheap and un-trendy. Being a student of the French School, I don’t wear a school uniform, and I feel lucky to report I have never noticed or been subject to ridicule of fashion. Also, wearing a uniform has its benefits on the student’s aptitude in class. It is said that it can be linked to them working harder as they are ‘’dressed for the part’’. Indeed, some research shows that because a student wears a school uniform, it encourages them to study. There are often ‘dress codes’ for different aspects of our lives, whether it be professional or social. For example, I wouldn’t go to a wedding in a pair of jeans! So, why not for school? I have never worn a school uniform so I don’t really know what it’s like. However, I really enjoy wearing what I choose, and wearing it the way I want to! Even without a uniform we have ‘rules’ on what is considered acceptable and unacceptable attire. For girls, and possibly boys, wearing a uniform could definitely solve the problem of not knowing what to wear in the mornings.
Poppy Nguyen Eastwood is a Grade 10 student at Lycée Français International Marguerite Duras.
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