Student Life and Service
High School Clubs
MYOB
Mind Your Own Business (MYOB) is a business club that transforms student creativity into real-world impact. Each year, members work together to design, produce, and market original products while learning how entrepreneurship can create positive change. This Christmas, MYOB is continuing its MYOF (Mind Your Own Fragrance) project with a brand-new Christmas Perfume Set, Habitat for Humanity featuring three 10 mL winter-inspired scents: Apple Tree, Vintage Our group of 18 volunteers participated in a site build trip in Vanilla, and Marshmallow Fluff. The limited-edition sets were sold Ayutthaya on October 5th, where we spent the day painting the in the school lobby on November 13–14, making them the perfect walls of a home in need of renovation. The atmosphere was lively holiday gift for friends, family, and teachers. and full of teamwork as we worked side by side with Habitat All profits from this year’s campaign will go towards a charity for Humanity coordinators, sharing laughter and encouragement project. Through projects like this, MYOB encourages students throughout the day. Using rollers for the larger sections and to learn business through combining innovation, collaboration, detail brushes for the edges and corners, we coated the walls in and compassion. Every perfume sold brings us one step closer to light purple paint that transformed the space. building a brighter future. Although the heat made the work physically demanding, everyMYOB officers one stayed motivated, taking short breaks together and playing with the kittens and dogs by the house. We even spotted a large bird by the pond! By the end of the day, we could see the results of our combined efforts: newly smoothed, cleaned, pink walls that gave the home a more finished look. The experience reminded us of the power of community and collective effort. It was rewarding to know that our small contribution could help create a comfortable and dignified living space for families in need. Thank you for this amazing lifechanging opportunity! Rika (G11) Club Co-president
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Student Life and Service
Kindergarten Smiles This year has been momentous for the Kindergarten Smiles club. During October break, we had the opportunity to bring 14 students to Prachinburi, a province north of Bangkok, to help renovate a disadvantaged school. Over three days, our group repainted classrooms that had long faded from tropical heat; repurchased a refrigerator, TV, and shelves; created a new reading corner with donated books; and painted a football field in vibrant colors. Seeing their willingness to help us and them smiling as a result was the most meaningful part of the experience. Their enthusiasm reminded us why the club exists: though we worked long hours under the sun (and was sunburned by it), we were able to create lasting moments of joy that empowered young children to strengthen their communities. This semester, we also got the chance to host one volunteering trip in Bangkok. Looking ahead, Kindergarten Smiles hopes to expand this outreach, continuing our momentum forward to build even brighter futures for these kindergarteners. To keep up with our club’s activities, follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @kindergartensmiless. Katie & Otto, G12, Co-Presidents
Book Club
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Once finished, the Book Boxes will be showcased in the library for everyone to enjoy. Each entry earns 20 house points, making Hello fellow readers! this a fun opportunity to support your house while celebrating The Book Club is excited to introduce a creative new event: literature in a unique, artistic way. the BOOK BOX! This activity encourages everyone (both students and teachers) to express their love for reading We hope this challenge inspires everyone to explore new stories, by transforming a favorite book into a mini visual display. share beloved books, and let their imaginations shine. The Book Exciting, isn’t it? Participants can borrow a glass box from the Club can’t wait to see what incredible worlds you’ll create inside MYP Library and decorate it with meaningful items, symbols, or your little Book Boxes! The Book Club artwork that represent key elements of the story. Anything from Rika (G11) Club Co-president characters and settings to themes and memorable objects!