Patana News Volume 24 Issue 26

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PATANA NEWS

Friday 25th March 2022

Exams Under COVID

By Luke Jones

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M BMAC Tennis Primary Music Parent Workshop Senior Studies PE Sustainable Songkran Musician of the Month Tiger Spirit Day!

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Exams Under COVID

Luke Jones, Secondary Assistant Principal, Curriculum and Assessment

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e are increasingly optimistic that the (I)GCSE and IB examinations will be able to take place this year. We have a plan that allows the vast majority of students to sit all their examinations under the current COVID regulations and circumstances.

We also want to update you that under the current local and national Government regulations, we will be able to allow students who are close contacts and COVID positive to sit all final examinations. We see this as a great opportunity to ensure all of our students - for the first time in two years - sit every single final examination during these important 2022 exams.

This article covers three main points for your information: 1. Bangkok Patana - Final Examination Plan 2022 2. What happens to students who are sick and unable to sit the examinations 3. What would happen if examinations are cancelled at a National or Exam board level.

BANGKOK PATANA - FINAL EXAMINATIONS PLAN 2022 We have a clear and simple strategy to allow all examinations to take place under a safe and well-organised structure. Under our plans, which are based on the current Government regulations, as well as the rules and guidance from all examination boards, we will be able to run the examinations in the three different venues outlined below:

Exams in Conference Hall

Students who are unaffected by COVID

Exams in an isolated Exam room - Edge of the campus

Exams at Private Hospital - Local to Bangkok Patana

Students who are high-risk contacts

Students who are COVID positive, but well enough to sit the exam

Exams in the Conference Hall - Unaffected by COVID Students who are unaffected by COVID will complete the examinations in the usual venue of the Conference Hall in a socially-distanced set-up with students wearing masks at all times. The student will continue to complete one ATK test per week using the current system. Further information on examination instructions and guidance for Year 11 and 13 students will be provided in the weeks following the Songkran break.

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Exams in an isolated Exam room on the edge of the campus - Students who are high-risk contacts Students who have been identified as a high-risk contact will sit their examinations in an isolated room located on the edge of the campus that will be thoroughly cleaned each day. This room is located behind the Secondary PE office. Students will enter this room from the side of the campus via the Todsamon road entrance, and will further enter the Exam room via an isolated entrance and exit.

hoping for minimum applications under the plan outlined. A medical certificate will be required in order to apply for ‘Special Consideration’. under CIE guidelines and Edexcel Guidelines.

Exams at a Private Hospital - Students who are COVID positive, but well enough to sit the exam A private ospital, which is local to Bangkok Patana, will be used as a venue for COVID positive students who feel well enough to complete their exams. The examinations in this venue will be run and managed by a senior member of staff from Bangkok Patana and supported by the nurses at the hospital.

If all examinations are cancelled at a national or exam board level, either before or during the final examinations period, we will use this iGCSE portfolio evidence to send to exam boards in order for students to be graded for each subject. As now stated by Cambridge and Edexcel examinations boards, students must be aware that this evidence will only be used if all examinations are cancelled by the Government.

For Year 13 students: Students who are sick during any examination will need to appeal to the IB Coordinator, Mrs Susan Brosnahan (subo@patana.ac.th). The IB will award marks for the impacted component using either missing marks procedures or non-examination procedures, as approStudents will be asked to complete an ATK test at priate. A medical certificate will be required. IB Guidehome before they enter the venue - the ATK test will be lines given to the invigilating member of staff as evidence of WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF EXAMINATIONS ARE a negative test.

CANCELLED AT A NATIONAL OR EXAM BOARD If any students are found at this stage to be COVID LEVEL. positive, this will allow enough time and notice to travel For Year 11 students safely to the local Private Hospital to complete their ex(I)GCSE Plan B Contingency - Evidence Portfolio amination as a COVID positive patient.

For Year 13 students: We would like to make it clear that we are not mandatIB Contingency Plan ing that students take exams if they are COVID positive; students and parents have the right to make an informed If all examinations are cancelled at a national or IB decision if they are considering this option. The nurse will level, either before or during the final examinations perisupport students by carrying out a quick temperature od, the IB has contingency plans to award grades. The and blood pressure check when they enter the venue.

IB is externally marking coursework assessments - which are usually marked by schools - and supporting schools WHAT HAPPENS TO STUDENTS WHO ARE SICK in their predicted grade distributions in order to ensure AND UNABLE TO SIT THE EXAMINATIONS equity for any students who are unable to sit examinaFor Year 11 students: tions. Careful matching of standards across examinaAs per any normal year, students who are sick and tion and non-examination procedures will ensure that absent during any examination will need to apply for students are neither advantaged nor disadvantaged.

‘Special Consideration’ for each and every examination missed. In each case, the Examinations Leader, Mr Aazar Munir (aamu@patana.ac.th), will approach each Again, we are optimistic that this will not be the case under the current regulations and circumstances. of these applications on a case-by-case basis. We are

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BMAC Tennis Invitationals Dan Ahl, Cross Campus Head Tennis Coach

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he Under 12 Tennis teams were in action last Saturday, playing in the BMAC Tennis Invitational Singles. The Boys’ team played across the city at ISB, whilst the Girls’ team played at Bangkok Patana.

Bangkok Patana was, as ever, well-represented with 27 participants competing. The Boys’ event was split into an A Draw, B Draw and C Draw, whilst the Girls’ ran an A Draw and two B Draws. With temperatures heating up throughout the day, conditions were tough, but all players competed hard and performed well. As with every event there are winners and losers, but at this age, it is all valuable experience whatever the outcome.

RESULTS: Girls’ A Draw Champion Mila Chakrabandhu Girls’ B Draw Red Winner Risako Ikeda Girls’ B draw Orange Winner Pippa Balankura, Runner up Sofia Grace Breidenstein-Valdes Boys’ A Draw Runner Up Anton Limvatanayingyong Boys’ B Draw Winner Joe Bao Boys’ B Draw Runner Up Totti Pungpapong Boys’ C Draw Winner Tat Sen Davis Cheung Boys’ C Draw Runner Up Jonah Ebrahim

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Solo Festival 2022 Online 12-18th May All young musicians are invited to participate in Bangkok Patana School’s Solo Festival Online. The Solo Festival will provide performance opportunities for musicians from Years 1- 13. Vocalists and instrumentalists of all ability levels are encouraged to perform in a non-competitive, supportive environment.

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Students can record performances and upload them onto a secure Flipgrid

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Students will be able to see each other’s performances and leave encouraging feedback and messages

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Each video will also have feedback from a Music Teacher.

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Further details about the uploading process will be shared nearer the time.

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Open to all Y1-13 Patana students

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Register for updates as they are released

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Primary Music Parent Workshop 6

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Lisa Mallett, Primary Music Teacher

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he pandemic has impacted regular school life con- better understanding of the world around us through the siderably over the past couple of years, particular- value of Global Citizenship. ly within the music and creative arts departments. Live ‘To instil and sustain a love and music performances, which have been such a staple appreciation for music from an early of Bangkok Patana’s calendar, have either been postage so that as they progress, students poned or moved online, whilst singing and music makwill find in music a lifelong source of ing in our daily curriculum have been restricted. enjoyment and fulfilment.’

As a Primary music department, it’s even more imporPrimary Music Mission Statement tant to connect with our parent community as we begin to resume activities again to celebrate all the music So, what does happen throughout a typical day in learning happening throughout our school despite the the Music department? Lisa Mallett explained the muchallenges. Last week, we held our first Primary Music sic curriculum in more detail, demonstrating how the Workshop for parents to attend online to find out more learning progresses across the year groups. With video about all things music - our curriculum, ECAS, instru- examples, attendees could see the curriculum in action mental lessons, performances and the role music plays and gain a better insight into the vast range of music in all of us as humans. It was wonderful to see so many making and learning that takes place in the Primary Arts parents attending and signed up.

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WHY IS MUSIC IMPORTANT? ‘Music is the international language of happiness’ ‘Music is the food for our soul’ This opening question to our attendees elicited some thought-provoking responses, including the quotes above. Rachel Stead, Leader of Learning for Music, delved further into the benefits of music, both within a learning context and on a broader scale, such as in relation to our emotional well-being. Scientifically, music has been proven to enhance gross motor skills and coordination, is closely linked to language learning and uses all parts of the brain.

Alongside our curriculum provision, there are a number of music ECAs running throughout the week and instrumental lessons. Performance opportunities such as the Solo Festival, Patana Primary and Christmas Concerts, were highlights of the musical calendar pre-COVID. In the interim, we have still been able to celebrate our young musicians' talents via virtual online performances and look forward to re-introducing live concerts as soon as we are able to do so. Charlie McLean offered more detail on this area in his section of the presentation before the entire music team responded to questions.

The links for the presentation and the video recording of the workshop can be found below which include our On a social level, it enables us to feel connected and contact details. We welcome further questions and enenhances our sense of social cohesion and inclusion. quiries about any aspect of the Primary Music departAbove all, music is something that we all gain enjoyment ment. from. Music can of course be intrinsically linked with Presentation Slides Video Recording all three of our Bangkok Patana values. It supports our Well-being , harnesses our Learning skills and gives us a 25/03/2022

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SENIOR STUDIES PE

A Special Thank You...

Claire Dale, PE Teacher and Head of Year 9

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ix months ago we finally returned to school after an extended period of lockdown, where education and learning existed online. For students and staff, there was an immediate and renewed appreciation for the relationships and interactions we have with one another; which we may previously have taken for granted.

When Senior PE resumed, a special group of Year 13 students were reunited on Monday afternoons. We were excited to resume our Zumba lessons and have valued this time ever since because: -We exercise together. Exercising alone works brilliantly for many people but it can also feel like a bit of a lonely task. Working out together with friends is fun and social.

-It feels good to put down our devices, turn up the music and move our bodies.

-We sweat! Zumba is a fantastic whole-body workout. The girls have improved their stamina week on week.

-We smile and laugh every week. Being a great dancer or having perfect rhythm is great, but it’s definitely not a requirement for this class. It’s a safe space to let loose. When we mess up the steps, we laugh at ourselves (and with each other) and carry on.

-A wonderful supportive atmosphere has grown over time.

There is no judgement or feelings of self-consciousness amongst us. We feel proud of our bodies and how fit and strong they are.

To: Ilka, Aditi, Angela, Sonia, Momo, Zingzing, Svasti, Estelle, Tina, Petch, Sara, Stuti, Sophie and Gemma - Thank you for Monday afternoons. It’s been such a pleasure to teach you, exercise together and have so much fun.

Year 13 PE lessons will now draw to a close as our students make their final preparations for their IB exams and move on from Bangkok Patana. To all of our Year 13 students: We hope you will all make exercise a part of your adult life. Keep trying out new activities. Find what works for you and keep at it!

Wishing you all the very best.

-Claire Dale

-Endorphins are flowing. It’s so important for our senior students to attend their weekly PE lesson during their IB years.

It’s not only a great way to release stress but it supports our students keeping a sense of balance.

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ioluminescence: Bioluminescence

The science of why living things glow

SCIENTIA

Anik Ratta, 9F

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ave you ever walked along a beach and noticed WHAT ORGANISMS UTILISE BIOLUMINESCENCE the waves start glowing? Well I did, and it sparked AND HOW IS IT USED? my curiosity as to how it occurred. This article on is the While it may seem a rather uncommon trait at first result of that curiosity. I will be covering various facets of glance, bioluminescence is actually extremely widebioluminescence, including how it works and where it is spread and has evolved over 40 separate times in evoused. lutionary history. The reason it is so widespread is due to its wide array of uses. These uses are split into three main WHAT IS BIOLUMINESCENCE? categories: Defensive, Offensive, and Others. However, Bioluminescence is the way in which living things pro- not every use will be covered in this article and there are duce and emit light. It is a form of chemiluminescence, a certain organisms in which the purpose of bioluminesway of producing light as a result of a chemical reaction. cence is yet to be identified.

It can be found in a variety of living things from deep-sea fish to fungi in rotting wood, and is found all over the DEFENSIVE FUNCTIONS: world with numerous purposes such as being a mating In many organisms, bioluminescence is used as a designal or a lure. As such, bioluminescence is an extremely fence mechanism against predators. Counterillumination useful tool for the survival of many species. camouflage is one such mechanism. It is found in various deep-sea animals such as in several squid species.

SO, HOW DOES BIOLUMINESCENCE EVEN Counterillumination camouflage works by using biolumiOCCUR? nescence to match light levels of the overhead environWhile the chemical reaction is different in every spe- ment as seen from below. This makes the animal using cies that utilises it, the chemical equation for biolumines- this camouflage much more difficult to spot by predators cence follows a similar pattern. This pattern is that the lurking below as they don’t stand out from the light above. reaction requires a light-emitting pigment, known as luThe next defensive use of bioluminescence is to startle ciferin, and an enzyme component known as luciferase.

The chemicals are used as luciferin and luciferase vary predators. This technique is used by various species, such greatly between species, however, there is one chemi- as the shrimp family Oplophoridae Dana, to ward away cal that is found in all studied bioluminescence reactions. potential predators.

This chemical is molecular oxygen, and because it is always present, bioluminescence reactions often produce CO2 and other waste products. As an example, the bioluminescent reaction in the firefly also requires magnesium and ATP (adenosine triphosphate, a molecule used to carry energy in cells) as molecules to help the reaction occur (cofactors). As a result, it produces the aforementioned CO2 and a chemical known as AMP. Above: A firefly squid that utilises bioluminescent ink and counterillumination camouflage Other species require other cofactors to be bioluminescent, and since these cofactors vary greatly they cannot Many cephalopods (squids, octopi, cuttlefish etc.), be detailed fully in this article. including 70 types of squid, use bioluminescent chemical mixtures or bacterial slurries as a ‘smokescreen’ to distract predators. This allows them to escape danger in a similar manner that certain squids use ink. A particular species of deep-sea squid can also detach the biolumiAbove: The general chemical equation for bioluminescence nescent parts of their limbs as a distraction, similar to how geckos detach their tails.

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WHERE ARE BIOLUMINESCENT ORGANISMS FOUND? Due to the lack of sunlight deep underwater, the rather dim light produced by bioluminescence is much more advantageous. This means that the majority of bioluminescent life can be found in the deep sea, between 200 and 1000 metres underwater. At this depth, over 80% of all lifeforms utilize bioluminescence in some form. Conversely, on land, bioluminescence is only really effective during the nighttime and is therefore much less common.

WHAT CAN WE CONCLUDE FROM THIS? Bioluminescence is an extremely useful tool utilized by many organisms. Although it can have certain negative effects, it is an essential feature for the survival of numerous species across the globe, and the ecosystem of the deep sea would be extremely different without it.

Above: An angler fish that uses a bioluminescent lure to attract prey

OTHERS: Other uses for bioluminescence include, but are not limited to, fireflies using their bioluminescent abdomen to attract mates, a warning to predators that the bioluminescent creature is unappetizing or poisonous, and a form of illumination as seen in deep-sea fish.

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SCIENTIA

OFFENSIVE FUNCTIONS: Bioluminescence can also be used by predators to catch prey. Certain deep-sea fish such as the anglerfish and dragonfish use bioluminescent organs known as esca to lure in unsuspecting prey, often small animals, into striking range of the fish to ensure an easy kill. Another interesting use of bioluminescence as a lure is by the cookie-cutter shark. This shark uses bioluminescence as counterillumination camouflage but leaves a small patch near its pectoral fins dark. This makes the shark appear as a small fish from below, which attracts large predatory fish such as tuna. When these fish are attracted, the shark can go in for the kill.

Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/Bioluminescence https://en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/Dinoflagellate https://oceanexplorer.noaa. gov/facts/bioluminescence. html https://youtu.be/zZvvrvxUHXc https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z2vbb9q

Image sources: https://www.reddit.com/r/squid/comments/qmgv2t/the_firefly_ squid_not_only_glows_itself_but_its/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 https://ar.pinterest.com/pin/29273466298008195/

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Students Speak:

How Will I Know?

by Garam (Momo) Lee, 6D

Don’t you love your home?

Aren’t you proud of where you come from?

Won’t you miss our unique culture?

Our food, our music, our way of life?

Who will understand your words?

With whom will you celebrate our special days?

Do you really think you will be welcomed?

Haven’t you ever wanted to explore?

To be bold and experience something new?

Don’t you want to share our unique culture?

Our food, our music, our way of life?

Wouldn’t it be nice to learn new words?

To share our special days with others?

Of course, you could be right about all these things, But how will I know unless I go?

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A More Sustainable Songkran Ana Bolakoso, Key Stage 3 Representative for the SEC

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ongkran is a traditional festival, which celebrates the Thai New Year. It is a spiritual day that embraces gratitude, compassion and goodwill, a celebration of a liminal period every year. Throughout the years, Songkran has changed from being a ritual of washing the hands of our elders to show respect (Rod Nam Dam Hua), to becoming iconic for its large water fights that take over the streets of Thailand, from Chiang Mai in the North, to Phuket in the South. Despite being a LOT of fun, we must acknowledge Songkran has a substantial impact on the environment.

1. Consider celebrating near a natural water source plan your water fight near a beach or river so you are using existing water not fresh drinking water from a tap.

Just remember not to mix alcohol with swimming.

2. Consider a pool party - the water has already been nominated for this cause, so you are not creating extra waste.

3. Celebrate in more traditional ways by having a spring cleaning day in your home, visiting a local Wat and pouring scented water over Buddha images.

As it stands, local regulations related to COVID might impact what you can and cannot do this coming holiday, but you can still take heed that you are helping the environment!

Drought has become a recurring issue in Thailand in recent years. Farmers are struggling to make ends meet, and their crops are not able to thrive. Reservoirs and dams are at their lowest levels in decades. The dry cracked earth is then, cruelly, more susceptible to flooding when the rainy season does come. According to the Mekong River Commission, in the last ten years, monsoon rains have arrived two weeks later and departed three weeks earlier. Approximately 11 million people work in the agricultural industry in Thailand - that’s 6.4 million households affected.

It is estimated that Songkran festivities waste approximately 100,000 cubic metres of water. One researcher shared that the daily use of water during the three main celebration days of Songkan could fill a dozen football stadiums!

Don’t worry this article is not all doom and gloom - I’m not the Fun Police! So, how can you have a guilt-free Songkran and enjoy yourself, whilst also protecting one of our most precious resources - fresh water?

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SAWASDEE PHI MAI KHA!

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MUSICIAN OF THE MONTH:

MAX RICHTER

FUN FACTS: Composer, ‘recomposer’ and pianist Born in Germany, lives in UK Richter arranges, performs, and composes music for stage, opera, ballet and screen and enjoys collaborating with other musicians and visual artists.

‘Sleep’ is an eight and a half hour piece that you are meant to listen to whilst going to sleep and all through the night!

Max Richter has designed an app that is useful for sleeptime, meditation and focus time. It uses the Sleep composition and is customisable to how long you wish it to play. The app links to your existing Spotify/Apple Music etc subscription. Find it in the App Store/Google Play.

Richter has done several pieces that include speaking texts over music, eg ‘Voices’ that uses the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights read in many languages He has recorded eight solo albums, and his music is widely used in film and TV (The Crown, Peaky Blinders, Mary Queen of Scots, Hostiles)

LISTEN: Start with ‘Recomposed’ - Richter’s reworking of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons classic piece with some modern twists.

Enjoy ‘Sleep’ - an 8.5 hour to be played during the night whilst the ‘audience’ is asleep! Also good for mindfulness and meditation. ‘Voices’ - how many different languages can you spot?

Many playlists are also available on Spotify and Youtube

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CAT/CAS CORNER Introduction to:

Stories to be Told Forever (STF)

Samridh Jain, 12L

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e are Stories to be Told Forever (STF), a new CAS Project with a focus on spreading awareness of the aftermath of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki nuclear bombing incidents. While it is known that these bombings decided the outcome of WW2, many people are unaware of the consequences that people in local areas suffered as a result of the radioactivity, which caused crops to die and led to birth defects. Our CAS Project will be sharing translated testimonies from people who have suffered such after affects.

Their experiences will be translated from 27 languages and will be shared on our Instagram, @stf.bps – please follow along with our journey.

Patana Participates!

Achievements from Our Community:

Have a story to share? Send your information & photos to stml@patana.ac.th Pornpawee Trangcotchasan, Dalila’s Piano Teacher

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ongratulations to Dalila Tung, 3P for earning Gold and Silver medals in the preliminary and final rounds of the 2022 Singapore International Piano Competition (ABRSM/Trinity Grade 3). The Singapore International Piano Competition features pianists from Singapore, China, South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, and New Zealand. Dalila also earned a Gold Medal in the 2021 Vienna Music Competition (Grade 3) for her renditions of “Anastasia” by Alibhe McDonagh and “Disco Baroque” by Alan Bullard.

Enjoy her performance at the link below, https://youtu.be/luw8jSik560

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Wildlife Spotting with Coke

Wildlife Between Bangkok and Hua Hin! Alexander Coke Smith IV, Secondary Environmental Sciences Leader

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am sure that many in the Bangkok Patana School community are familiar with the drive from Bangkok to Hua Hin, famously known to be one of the most uninteresting drives in Thailand. Routes 35 and 4 are two of the more trafficked roads in Thailand, both being the main roads to southern Thailand! And for locals in Bangkok, Hua Hin and Cha’am are regular getaways for beach time and seafood!

In this week’s column, I would like to give folks a reason to slow down and smell the “salt air” on your way to your weekend beach getaways a bit further south. I’ve mentioned some of these locations in previous columns, but I’ve had the pleasure to do a family trip with friends last weekend to catch the final stages of this winter’s migratory avifauna show and want to take this opportunity to remind folks of what is at your doorstep.

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Pak Thale is a famous spot for birdwatchers and draws enthusiasts from all over the world to view dozens of species of shorebirds and waders that make their winter homes in this heavily industrialized and impacted area of Central Thailand. And surrounding Pak Thale are many locations that area easy to find and provide refuge to a dizzying array of species. A colleague of mine just recently pointed out that this part of Thailand is home to more bio-diversity for birds of many species than virtually any other location in Asia.

And the most surprising thing to the casual observer is how improbable this might seem considering how heavily impacted this region is by human activity.

The Pak Thale and Laem Pak Bia regions are filled with salt farms, fish and prawn farms as well as oil and chemical refineries and countless areas of development, both ongo-

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ing and abandoned. Yet somehow, the birds find a way to thrive and find refuge. While I am not saying that things are dandy for the fauna of the upper gulf, as the impacts of humanity have no doubt caused drastic reductions in the numbers of years gone by, but the fact that there are still so many species to see shows just how resilient nature can be.

On our morning in the salt ponds in the region, we did very well. We spotted dozens of species, several of which are exceedingly rare. Species like the Spoonbilled Sandpiper, Nordmann’s Greenshanks, Rednecked Phalaropes, Pied Avocets

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were among the rarities we were fortunate to observe. Thousands of Great and Red Knots and Plovers of many species were among the impressive flocks making their final stagings in our region. We will probably only be blessed with these winter visitors for another month or less as they will soon be heading north for the summer. In other words, now is the time to go!

Please feel free to contact Coke Smith (cosm@pattana.ac.th), our Environmental Science Leader, for more information and specific locations for where to find the best birds!

GOOD LUCK!

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Recycled Uniforms made into wallets!

Available soon at the PTG Tiger Shop In February, Xinyan Mingkun Wei, 5A, reached out to the shop with a sustainable idea. She sent her sketch, along with detailed measurements of the proposed product. PTG made it happen! Recycled wallets will be available at the PTG Tiger Shop after the Songkran Break for 80 THB. Want to get involved? Send your sustainable ideas to: ptgtigershop@patana.ac.th

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#214: Turn your phone

into a magnifier

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ny smartphone can work as a magnifying glass: launch the camera, point it at what you want to take a closer look at and then pinch out to zoom in. However, if you have an iPhone, there’s an easier way to magnify text or objects in the real world - and it involves your home button.

Using the Magnify accessibility feature, you can use your iPhone as a magnifying glass with a triple-click of your home button. But first you need to set it up. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Accessibility > Accessibility Shortcut and then tap Magnifier. Now when you triple-click the home button, you’ll be redirected to the Magnifier feature, which not only lets you zoom in closely, but also increase saturation brightness, add filters, turn on the flashlight and take pictures (not saved) that you can also zoom in on.

Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to exit the accessibility feature. Watch how it works in the first 1 min 17 seconds of the video above.

Have a fantastic weekend.

Brian Taylor Assistant Principal, Campus Curriculum Technology Integration

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Desert Island Discs With Caterine Clavijo Franco, Primary Spanish Teacher

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his column follows in the style of the famed BBC podcast which features a celebrity every week – here we feature our own Bangkok Patana celebrities! What eight songs, one luxury item and one book would you take with you if you were stuck on a desert island?

Today Primary Spanish Teacher, Caterine Clavijo Franco, is stuck on a desert island.

MS CATERINE, IF YOU WERE STUCK ON A DESERT ISLAND WHAT EIGHT PIECES OF MUSIC WOULD YOU WANT TO HAVE WITH YOU? It’s A Long Way to the Top - AC/DC

Me Sube la Bilirrubina - Juan Luis Guerra

Just to be Loved - Al Jarreau

Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a Thing - Stevie Wonder

Moonlight - Al Jarreau

PYT - Michael Jackson

Mi Son - Rosario

Hyde Park - Jeff Kashiwa Click to listen to Ms Caterine Clavijo Franco’s playlist

PICK ONE LUXURY ITEM YOU WOULD WANT TO HAVE WITH YOU. THIS ITEM MUST BE INANIMATE AND OF NO USE IN ESCAPING THE ISLAND OR ALLOWING COMMUNICATION FROM OUTSIDE. Dental Floss!

WHICH ONE BOOK WOULD YOU WANT TO HAVE WITH YOU? Ask and It Is Given - Esther Hicks Catch the real Desert Island Discs on BBC. Now that you are stuck at home, what are you listening to? Have a list of your own? Let us know! Contact STML with your favourites.

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COMMUNITY CY-2022-005

Opera Gala Concert

Scenes from Well-known Operas & Operetta Performed by Heavenly Voice Singers

Alisara Arial, Pichamon Mookmaneekun, Krittiya Srisuwan, Yanika Yamyuean, Chanakan Amarangkun, Aditep Khanyoo, Jatupol Pinthip, Jorn Yasavudhi, Wongsathorn Narumit, and Jatupol Nuanjan

Project Director & Vocal Coach: Nancy Tsui-Ping Wei Stage Director: Tarin Prinyaknit Répétiteurs: Rasikamon Maprang, Siri Sranoi

COMMUNITY

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