100 Days of School
On February 19, 2025, Concordian students and teachers celebrated the 100th day of school.
The celebration began with STUCO’s “100 Ways to Love My Friends” lobby display, featuring heart-shaped contributions from students as they entered and exited the school. This thoughtful initiative encouraged students to reflect on kindness and the many ways they support one another.
When the 100th day of school arrived, students dressed in their “100 Days of School” outfits. Many students showcased original, homemade designs. STUCO hosted a special contest, awarding prizes to the most creative outfits in each class.
The festivities continued with interactive activities across grade levels. In the Early Years, students raced to collect and count 100 colored balls during their playtime. They competed alongside their homeroom classmates, working as a team and practicing their counting and sorting skills. In the PY, school house teams competed in a lively challenge to stack 100 colored cups, earning house points through speed and stacking strategy.
One of the most heartwarming moments of the day was the cross-grade collaboration between younger and older students. Older grades welcomed their younger peers into their classrooms, leading engaging activities designed to foster connection and mentorship. In return, the younger grades brought a special “100 Present” to their older partners, creating memories and strengthening Concordian’s sense of community.
Thank you to all students, teachers, and families who made this day great.
Mr. Joe Savage
Interview with Methas and Marvin’s family
After visiting over 10 schools, we were impressed by Concordian International school with the outstanding project-based learning through the full IB programme. Like all of us, children naturally want to learn new things and teaching children to set up the process of thinking isn’t easy. However, the IB system makes learning feel like an adventure. Students ask questions, gather information and figure things out step by step – just like solving a puzzle they’re excited about. These skills of critical thinking open doors to endless development – from mastering sports and music to tackling real-world problems with confidence.
Concordian’s unique trilingual programme by learning through experiences makes children happy and they enjoy every day. The school also creates a safe environment, with experienced teachers and proactive administrators. We are so proud to be part of this community. Concordian students aren’t just learning - they’re growing into creative thinkers and innovators who can make a real difference in the world.
โรงเรียนนานาชาติคอนคอร์เดียนในเรื่องของระบบ IB ที่เป็น project based learning ตั้งแต่เริ่มต้น มนุษย์เกดมาพร้อมกับสัญชาตญาณ
การอยากเรียนรู้สิ่งใหม่ๆรอบๆตัวและการวางรากฐานวิธีการคิด วิเคราะห์ให้กับเด็กตั้งแต่เยาว์วัยเป็นเรื่องที่ยากมาก แต่ระบบ IB ส่งผล ให้เด็กยังมีความกระตือรือร้นในการเรียนรู้สิ่งใหม่ๆเสมอ โดยผ่านการ ตั้งคำาถามในสิ่งที่เห็น หาคำาตอบและเก็บข้อมูล นำามาคิดวิเคราะห์อย่าง
เป็นการฝึกฝนแบบซำาๆจึงทำาให้เก ดการเรียนรู้อย่างเป็น
โดยเป็นพื้นฐานที่สามารถนำาไปประยุกต์ใช้ในการเรียนรู้ขั้น
ต่อไปในอนาคตรวมถึงด้านดนตรี กีฬา การทำางาน และการแก้ปัญหา
อีกทั้งทางโรงเรียนยังเป็นการเรียนสามภาษาที่ทำาให้เด็ก ได้เห็นถึงความสำาคัญของวัฒนธรรมของภาษานั้นๆด้วย การเรียนรู้ ภาษาผ่านประสบการณ์จริงของโรงเรียนทำาให้เด็กๆสนุก การเรียนและสามารถฟังพูดอ่านเขียนภาษาที่สามได้เป็นอย่างดีมีความสุขใน
โรงเรียนได้สร้างสิ่งแวดล้อมที่ดีปลอดภัย
และยังเปิดโอกาสให้พ่อแม่ได้มีส่วนร่วมใน
กจกรรมการเรียนของลูกอย่างมากมายทำาให้ครอบครัวมีความทรงจำา ร่วมกับการเรียนรู้และเติบโตของลูกเราในทุกวัย ดีใจที่ได้เป็นส่วนหนึ่ง ของโรงเรียนและเชื่อว่าสังคมคอนคอร์เดียนที่เข้มแข็งจะสามารถนำาไปสู่ การสร้างสรรค์นวัตกรรมต่อโลกใบนี้ได้อย่างสง่างาม
Interview with Ben and Annie's family
感恩遇见善美福地
Grateful to encounter a place of kindness, beauty, and blessings.
Hello everyone, I’m Sarah. My husband, Tomy, and I, along with our two children, Annie and Ben, come from Beijing, China. Since 2019, Annie and Ben have been part of the Concordian community. Annie graduated last year and is now pursuing her dream of studying Architectural Design at Cornell University in the United States. Ben, too, is about to graduate, and as this chapter of our lives comes to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on the incredible journey we’ve experienced at Concordian.
Our story with Thailand began six years ago from a family vacation to the start of a new life. The vibrancy of Thai culture, the warmth of its people, and the beauty of its landscapes inspired us to settle here. Over the years, Bangkok has become more than a city to us; it’s a place where we’ve built a life filled with love and belonging.
I vividly remember our first visit to Concordian—a warm conversation with the principal and the excitement of seeing Annie and Ben in their new uniforms, ready to embrace the opportunities ahead. Concordian has been more than a school; it has truly been a second home. Annie and Ben not only received an excellent education here but also became part of a community that supported and nurtured them at every step. From day one, they were supported by dedicated teachers and caring classmates who made the transition seamless. From their first days as transfer students, they never felt lonely or overwhelmed academically. The school’s thoughtful arrangements, such as peer support and one-on-one academic guidance for new students, made all the difference.
Thai students, in particular, also left a lasting impression with their kindness, politeness, and genuine warmth. Through these friendships, Annie and Ben gained fluency in Thai, deepened their understanding of Thai and Chinese cultures, and developed a global perspective that will serve them for life.
Concordian has also been a catalyst for self-discovery. The school’s emphasis on community service opportunities and out-of-school learning helped Annie and Ben uncover their passions and define their paths forward. For Annie, it was an internship opportunity arranged by the school during the summer of Grade 10 that sparked her love for architecture. Working at a real estate company, she found herself captivated by the intersection of creativity and functionality in design. This experience shaped her aspirations and set her on the path to Cornell, where she continues to pursue her goals with determination and enthusiasm.
For Ben, it was a medical service trip with school to Northwestern Thailand that left a profound impact. Witnessing doctors and volunteers from various professions working tirelessly and passionately to provide care for disadvantaged children inspired him deeply. The joy and fulfillment on people's faces after helping others inspired Ben to pursue a career as a dentist, Mahidol international dental school. He now aspires to dedicate his life to helping those in need, finding true meaning and motivation in this pursuit.
What truly sets Thailand apart is its people. Their humility, generosity, and unwavering sense of community have taught us invaluable lessons about living with purpose and gratitude. It’s this spirit that makes us feel deeply connected to this land and certain of our decision to stay. Grateful to encounter the kindness and beauty of Thailand!
G1 Drama Unit of Inquiry
In the Unit of Inquiry “How We Express Ourselves,” Grade 1 students delivered a remarkable Chinese assembly, using drama as a powerful medium to tell stories, communicate meaningful values, and raise awareness of global issues. They demonstrated outstanding communication skills, speaking clearly and confidently. Their passion shone through as they sang, danced, and acted with enthusiasm, transforming the stage into a vibrant musical experience.
The production showcased a variety of artistic and aesthetic elements, including Chinese paintings, calligraphy, costumes, traditional and contemporary Chinese music, songs, rap, poetry, and dance. These elements seamlessly blended together, creating a visually and culturally enriching performance for the audience.
Drama is more than just a stage performance—it nurtures creativity, imagination, and critical thinking skills. It fosters empathy by allowing students to step into different characters’ experiences and builds confidence as they bring both familiar and new situations to life.
Congratulations to all the Grade 1 students for their outstanding Chinese assembly! Your hard work and dedication brought a truly memorable experience to the Concordian community.
Ms. Ariel Wang Elementary School Principal
Her Majesty Queen Suthida's Birthday Celebration
Long Live
Her Majesty
Queen Suthida
Bajrasudhabimalalakshana
Concordian International School celebrated the auspicious occasion of Her Majesty Queen Suthida ’s Birthday on June 2nd, 2025. Administrators, students, and parent representatives paid respect and wished well to Her Majesty in a traditional ceremony.
PY Chinese Writing Contest
“文字的力量来自我们的思想和感情， 不来自从字典辞源找来的字汇词汇。”
“The power of words comes from our thoughts and emotions, not from dictionaries.”
- 老舍 Lao SheChinese novelist, Short story writer, Playwright
Concordian International School successfully hosted its 11th annual PY Chinese Writing Contest in March 2025, which aimed to inspire a love for writing and foster student creativity. We take great pride in the outstanding writing skills demonstrated by all participating students from Grades 1 to 5. It was truly a wonderful showcase of their writing abilities.
The following are the writing topics this year. Out of fairness, the topics were announced to both teachers and students on the day of their contest.
G1 had Picture Writing - In the Park 在公园
G2 had Expository Writing - A Person in My life 我身边的一个人
G3 had Expository Writing
- The Most Important Person to Me 对我最重要的人
G4 had Narrative Writing - On the Day of My Birthday 在我生日那一天
G5 had Narrative Writing - An Unforgettable Trip 一次难忘的旅行
On Friday, May 2nd, 2025, four different awards were announced in each class and grade level.
The Class Excellent Writer Award (1st place of the class)
The Class Great Writer Award (2nd place of the class)
The Grade Level Excellent Writer Award (1st place of the grade level)
The Grade Level Great Writer Award (2nd place of the grade level)
Congratulations to all the amazing young writers. Let’s hear what they want to share with the school community regarding writing, winning, and learning Chinese at Concordian!
Ms. Meiqin
G1C Bella: 我很高兴，因为这是我第一次的中文 写作比赛，我就得到第一名了，我好高兴啊！ I’m so thrilled because this is my first Chinese writing contest, and I won first place!
G1C Term: 我很开心，因为这是我第一次得到 奖杯。我想谢谢我的妈妈，因为她祝我好运！ I’m so happy because this is my first time receiving a trophy. I’d like to thank my mom because she wished me good luck!
G1I Kiri: 我真开心啊！因为我得到中文写作比赛的 两个奖杯。我也想谢谢老师们，因为他们教我 怎么写很难的汉字。我多么自豪啊！I’m so happy and proud because I won two trophies in the Chinese writing contest. I want to thank my teachers because they taught me how to write difficult Chinese characters.
G1I Layla: 我真兴奋啊！因为我得到奖杯。我想谢 谢我的中文老师，因为她教我怎么写一个故事。 It’s very exciting to win a trophy. I want to thank my Chinese teacher because she taught me how to write a story.
PYP
Head of Chinese Department
G1S Patton: 我很兴奋，我得到两个奖杯。加上英文 奖杯，我有3个奖杯了。我也很开心，我的朋友 也得到了奖杯。I’m so excited that I won two trophies in the Chinese writing contest and one in the English writing contest. I’m so glad my friend also won a trophy too.
G1S Paryn: 我没有想到自己会得到奖杯，所以我 感到很惊喜。下次我要更努力, 赢得大奖杯。
I didn’t expect to win a trophy, and it was a total surprise. Next time, I’ll work harder to win first place!
G1D Pim: 我很开心，这是我的第一个奖杯。我的爸 爸妈妈也很开心。我很喜欢这个奖杯，下一次我 要更认真, 拿到最大的奖杯。It is delightful to win my first trophy. My parents are also very happy. I will work harder to win grade-level first place next year.
G1D Chun: 我很开心，也很兴奋。谢谢我的老师，明 年我要多看书，努力拿到大奖杯。I’m very happy and excited, and want to thank my teacher. Next year, I’ll read more books and work harder to win first place!
G2C Proud: 我要感谢我的爸爸妈妈，还有爸爸的朋 友，他是中国人，他帮助我很多。I want to thank my parents and my dad’s Chinese friend, as he helped me a lot with Chinese.
G2C Pam: 我很开心这一次获奖，我想要感谢我的 老师们，希望明年我还可以拿奖。I’m very thrilled that I won. I’d like to thank my teachers and hope that I will win again next year.
G2I Elle: 我很开心，也很惊讶，我没想到我会获 奖。希望明年我还可以拿奖。It was such a joy and a surprise! I didn’t expect to win. I hope I can win again next year.
G2I Max: 其实我不是很开心，因为我没有拿冠军。 希望明年可以夺冠！Actually, I’m not pleased with myself because I didn’t win first place. I hope to win first place next year!
G2I Davin: 我又开心又惊讶，因为我根本不知道我 会得奖。I’m so thrilled and surprised because I had no idea I would win the contest.
G2S Vela: 我很自豪，也很开心。我要谢谢我的老 师，我也要感谢我的姐姐，因为他们给了我很多 帮助，教我怎么去写作。我希望我继续努力和多 多练习，然后能再次拿奖。I feel so proud and happy. I want to thank my teacher and my sister. They both taught me how to write. I will keep working hard and practicing so I can win again.
G2S Sanya: 我很自豪，因为我努力地练习了。我 希望下次能继续拿两个奖杯。I’m bursting with pride because I practiced with effort. I hope to win two trophies again next year.
G2D Serene: 我很开心，因为这是我第一次拿到班级 第一名。我希望明年还可以拿到奖杯。I’m very happy because this is my first time winning the class first place. I hope to win a trophy again next year.
G2D Davin: 我觉得很兴奋，这是我第二次得到奖 杯。我的妈妈一定很开心，因为她可以收集我的 奖杯。我为我的头脑感到自豪。I feel so excited to win my second trophy. My mom must be thrilled because she collects my trophies. I’m proud of my brain!
G3C Kitty: 今年我拿到2个奖杯，我吃惊极了, 兴奋 极了啊！谢谢老师教我和要多用关联词。
I was so shocked and excited that I won two trophies! Thank you, teacher, for teaching me and encouraging me to use more conjunction words.
G3C Pryn: 这是我第三次得奖,我很开心！我想谢谢 努力的自己和教我的老师!希望明年能拿第一！
This is my third time winning the writing contest, and that makes me so thrilled. I want to thank myself for my hard work and thank my teachers for teaching me! I hope to win first place next year!
G3C Anna: 我感到很高兴！我要谢谢家人对我的鼓 励和支持。我觉得阅读帮助我更好的写作，我以 后要读更多的中文书。I feel so happy! I want to thank my family for their encouragement and support. Reading helps writing, so I am going to read more Chinese books.
G3I Ty: 这是我第一次得奖，我又惊讶又兴奋！我 觉得我得奖是因为我用了很多超级词语！ This is my first time winning an award! I’m so surprised and excited! I think I won because I used a lot of juicy words!
G3I Tyra: 我感到很惊讶我可以得奖，因为我觉得我 的朋友们的写作都很厉害。我也想感谢爸爸、妈 妈对我的支持。I was very surprised that I won, considering that my classmates are all good at writing. I want to thank my parents for their support.
G3S Kiki: 我超级开心，心里很激动，这 是我第二次得奖了！我也要谢谢我的中 文老师们和爸爸妈妈，我希望明年还可 以得奖！I’m absolutely thrilled! This is my second time winning the writing contest! I want to thank my Chinese teachers and my parents. I hope I can win again next year!
G3S Morris: 我很激动！我觉得我为了作文比赛付出 了很多努力，我要感谢我的妈妈和我的老师，我 希望明年我还会得奖！最好每年都能得奖！ I’m so excited! I put in a lot of effort into this writing contest. I want to thank my mom and my teacher. I hope I can win again next year or even every year!
G3S Anya: 我很开心，首先我要谢谢我们班的中文 老师，第二我要谢谢我的爸爸妈妈！明年我要更 加努力和专心！Winning the contest makes me so happy! First, I want to thank my Chinese teacher, and second, I want to thank my parents! Next year, I’ll work harder and stay focused!
G3D Punn: 我很开心，因为我和我的哥哥都得奖 了。我想谢谢我的老师们，我的妈妈，还有我 的哥哥。希望明年我们还可以一起得奖！My heart is bursting with joy because both my older brother and I won this year. I want to thank my teachers, my mom, and my brother. I hope we can win together again next year!
G3D Chompu: 我很开心，很激动！我要谢谢我的 中文老师，她教我们很多写作的方法，我自己也 付出很多努力，我希望明年我还可以得奖！I’m so excited! I want to thank my Chinese teacher. She taught us many writing techniques. I also put a lot of effort into this writing contest. I hope I can win again next year!
G4C Stephanie: 我本来就喜欢写作文，我能够拿到 奖我想要感谢我的老师，因为她们在课堂上帮 我修改我的作文，教我怎么写得更好；我也要 感谢我的家人，感谢他们一直陪伴我的学习和 成长。I’ve always enjoyed writing. I thank my teachers for helping me revise and improve my writing. Also, I thank my family for always supporting my learning and growth.
G4C Fah: 我很开心，因为我得奖了。我要感谢我 的中文老师，因为她们的教导让我进步很多， 我也要感谢我的家人，因为她们一直鼓励我。
It is delightful to win the Chinese writing contest. I want to thank my Chinese teachers. They help me improve my writing. I also want to thank my family for always encouraging me.
G4C Nico: 我感到很开心和激动，也觉得很不可思 议，我要谢谢我自己的努力学习，也要感谢我的 妈妈和老师们，我会一直尊敬老师和认真听他们 的反馈。It is unbelievable! I am so thrilled! I want to thank myself for working hard, as well as my mom and teachers. I will always respect my teachers and listen carefully to their feedback.
G4C Anya: 我很开心，因为我拿到了奖！我想要感 谢我的老师和家人，因为有他们帮助我，所以 让我的写作变得越来越好。以后我会继续努力 的！Winning this award has filled me with so much happiness. I want to thank my teachers and family.Thanks to their help, my writing has improved. I’ll keep working hard in the future!
G4I Anya: 我很意外我拿到了第一名，我要感谢我 的中文老师教我中文，以后我会继续努力，好 好学习！Winning first place is completely a surprise. I want to thank my Chinese teacher for teaching me Chinese. I’ll keep studying hard in the future!
G4I Nana: 我没有想到我会得奖，我要谢谢我的家 人帮我练习中文，谢谢我的老师教我中文、鼓励 我，以后我也会继续努力的。I didn’t expect to win at all. I want to thank my family for helping me practice Chinese and my teacher for teaching and encouraging me. I’ll continue to study hard!
G4S Hana: 我觉得这次发挥得很好，是我平时的水 平，但我更要努力学习，下次一定要写出更优美 的句子，超越今年的自己。I did a great job this time, just like I usually do. However, I’ll study harder and write more beautiful sentences. I hope that next year, I will write even better than I did this year.
G4S Otto: 感谢老师们对我的严格要求，我才能在 这次的写作比赛中取得好成绩。但我觉得这次其 实并没有写得那么好，所以我一定要努力学习， 争取下次取得更好的成绩。I want to thank my teachers for being strict with me, which helped me achieve good results in this writing competition. I think I could have written better in the contest, so I am going to study harder to do even better next time.
G4D Lera: 我要感谢每个人，尤其是我的爸爸妈妈 和我的老师们，教给我很多知识。我觉得这次 我发挥得比较好，但我想我明年要更加认真学 习，会做得更好。 I want to thank everyone, especially my parents and teachers for teaching me so much. I think I did well this time, but next year, I’ll work harder and do better!
G4D Nenae: 谢谢我的爸爸妈妈，让我有机会来到 这所学校学习，也感谢我的中文老师们，教会了 我很多中文知识，让我在这次比赛中取得了这么 好的成绩。Thanks to my parents for giving me the opportunity to study at Concordian. I also want to thank my Chinese teachers for teaching me so much and helping me achieve such great results in this competition.
G5C Soda: 这是我第二次在中文写作比赛中获奖， 我非常开心，但是我特别开心的是这次我得到 了五年级的第二名。我想要感谢每个中文老师和 我的家人，因为他们一直支持我。This is my second time winning the Chinese writing contest. I am so thrilled, especially about winning second place in my grade. I want to thank all my Chinese teachers and my family for always being there, supporting me.
G5C Yuri: 因为今年的写作比赛是小学的最后一次 比赛，我知道我可以做得更好。我很开心我得奖 了，到中学以后，我会更加努力。我想要感谢所 有教我中文的老师。 This is my last elementary school Chinese writing contest. I knew I could do better. I will work harder in MYP. I want to thank all my Chinese teachers.
G5I Rin: 我特别激动，今年我不仅得了班级第一 名，还得了年级的第一名。Ms. Meiqin 叫我名字的 时候，我不敢相信是在叫我的名字。我想谢谢我 的每一个中文老师和每一个朋友，还有我的家 人。如果没有他们的支持，就没有我今天的成 功，我会继续努力学习中文。 I’m so excited as I not only won first place in my class, but also got first place in my grade. When Ms. Meiqin called my name, I couldn’t believe my ears. I want to thank every Chinese teacher, every friend, and my family. Without their support, I wouldn’t have achieved this success today. I’ll keep working hard to learn Chinese.
G5I Bhume: 今年的写作比赛让我感到非常激动！ 比赛当天，我非常着急，担心自己会写不完。最 后我完成了，并且还获奖了，我感到非常开心和 自豪！我想要感谢我的中文老师、家人和朋友 们，感谢他们一直支持和鼓励我。This year’s writing competition was very exciting! On the day of the contest, I was very nervous, worried I wouldn’t finish. In the end, I completed it and even won an award. I want to thank my Chinese teacher, family, and friends for always supporting and encouraging me.
G5S Poon: 特别开心可以得到第一名！因为三年级 和四年级时都没有得第一名。今年是小学的最后 一年了，终于又得到第一名，所以非常非常开 心！First place! I can’t contain my excitement! I didn’t win first place in Grade 3 and 4. This year, my last year of elementary school, I finally won first place again!
G5S Kwankao: 得到第二名很开心，因为这样六年 级就可以去到高阶中文班。本来以为自己不会得 奖，没想到最后得到了第二名。真是一个大惊 喜啊！It is delightful to win second place because it means I can be placed in a higher phase Chinese class next year. I never thought I would win anything, but to my surprise, I won second place. What a wonderful surprise!
G5D Khongkwan:
我很开心，因为我得了第一名！ 我三年级才来到这个学校，这也是我第一次在中 文写作比赛中得奖。我感谢我的朋友、老师和爸 爸妈妈。First place! I’m over the moon! I joined Concordian in grade 3, and this is my first time winning a Chinese writing contest. I want to thank my friends, teachers, and parents.
G5D Aya:
我觉得非常开心，因为我努力做到了！ 我要感谢我的老师和爸爸、妈妈，因为他们一直 给我加油。我觉得学好中文的秘诀是要认真听 老师给你的建议，改正自己的错误。I feel so happy because I worked hard and succeeded! I want to thank my teachers and my parents for always cheering me on. The secret to learning Chinese is to listen carefully to your teacher’s advice and correct your mistakes.
PY English Writing Contest
On Tuesday, February 25th, 2025, the PY English Department proudly hosted Concordian’s annual PY English Writing Contest. The contest is designed to foster a love for English writing, encourage students to take pride in their skills, and inspire others through their creativity and passion for learning English.
Themed “Festival of Stories,” the contest invited students from Grades 1 to 5 to dive into their imaginations and craft a narrative story based on a visual prompt. Each participant was given one hour to plan, write, and edit their story.
After the contest, English homeroom and ELS teachers carefully evaluated each writing piece using grade-specific rubrics, focusing on story structure, development, and the use of appropriate language conventions.
Winners were officially announced during the PY Flag Raising Ceremony on Friday, March 28 — an exciting moment when students celebrated their achievements alongside peers, teachers, and family members in the following categories:
The Class Excellent Writer Award - 1st place in the class
The Class Great Writer Award - 2nd place in the class
The Grade Level Excellent Writer Award - 1st place in the grade level
The Grade Level Great Writer Award - 2nd place in the grade level
We are extremely proud of all the students who participated in the writing contest and look forward to seeing them continue to develop their English writing skills.
Ms. Kerrie Adams
G1C Rae: At the writing contest, I was a little bit nervous. I was thinking if I could get second place or first place.
G1C Nate: At the writing contest, I felt nervous because I wanted to get first or second place. I felt happy when I won.
G1I Max: Because I think I was going to get one of the trophies, and I really got it! It was not very easy.
G1I Sea: When I did the writing contest, I felt a little bit excited. I picked the treehouse picture. I feel so happy.
G1S Cotton: I was very excited. I picked the magic tree picture. I’m surprised to win.
G1S Patton: Hello, my name is Patton and I am first place in the writing contest. I am so happy I won first place and I didn’t even know I had won! At first, I thought it must be someone else. I didn’t even know how big the trophies would be!
G1D Alta: I felt excited. I picked the space picture. I was happy and excited to win.
G1D A-Bell: I was excited. I liked the treehouse picture and I wrote about Sally and the tiger. I feel happy.
G2C Proud: I am excited. I knew I wanted to choose the tree house picture. In Grade 1, I also won a trophy.
G2C Naya: I’m really excited because when I was writing my English writing contest, I felt very nervous. When I was in the PY gym, I was very shocked that I got this trophy because, in Grade 1, I had never won this trophy, and I’m happy. If my teachers and parents were not here, I wouldn’t have won this trophy.
G2I Good: I felt excited when the writing contest was on. I felt nervous. I worked very hard, and when I knew I had won, I was very happy and excited. I also want to thank you for the English writing contest.
G2I Elle: On the day, I was a little bit nervous. When I was done, I thought I wouldn’t have a chance, but when it was time, I got a trophy, and I was so excited and happy.
G2S Vela: At the writing contest, I was so nervous and thought I wouldn’t win. But this was the second year in a row I won, and I learned to believe in myself. I know if we do, we will always achieve our goals.
G2S Victor: In the writing contest, I felt like someone else would get it. But when Ms. Kerrie said I got it, I was so excited, happy, and proud because it was really special that I would get it.
G2D Davin: On the first day of writing my story, I was thinking if I’m not going to finish it on time. When I was first called in the PY gym, my legs were shaking, but then I saw all the people like my cousin, and they gave me the confidence.
G2D Ava: When I first wrote my writing, I kind of thought that I wouldn’t win, but my mum told me that if I tried my best, I would be able to win. When I got called, I was very nervous, but I was also kind of excited. I wasn’t very confident to stand, but when I heard people say, ‘You can do it, you’re a good writer!’ I felt more confident.
G3C Anna: At first, I was really excited to hear who won. I really couldn’t wait for them to announce the winners! When I found out I won, I was really excited and happy.
G3C Zoe: I was excited because I wanted to see who won, but I didn’t think I would win. But I was really happy that I won.
G3C Porto: I felt nervous because I was a little bit scared that maybe I won’t win. I felt happy to win.
G3I Mook: I think the English writing contest this year was good, and I feel happy about winning. I thought about the picture for two minutes before I started writing, and I finished 10 minutes before the time for checking.
G3I Atam: I didn’t expect myself to win at all. First, I finished and had 30 minutes left. But then I checked, and I forgot punctuation, so I fixed it. So then I finished when there was only 1 second left.
G3S Andria: I feel very surprised because I am new here, and I have never done this writing contest before. So, I feel very happy.
G3S Anya: I feel really happy and surprised because it is my first time winning. I also tried my best.
G3S Morris: I felt surprised about winning because I don’t win a lot of English contests. I really tried my best. I just feel really good about getting a trophy.
G3D Punn: I was nervous. I picked the dinosaur picture. I am surprised to win and feel happy.
G3D Marcus: I was a little bit nervous. At first, it was pretty hard because I didn’t have an idea. I feel happy to win.
G4C Anya: I felt good and had an idea straight. My story was about a girl who went to the forest, playing with her brother, and the brother got lost in the tree. Then, on the door, it had some words, and she had to go on an adventure.
G4C Baipor: My mum said I didn’t win, so it was a surprise. I wrote my story about a girl that was dreaming about a fairy, and she went to a little house. She woke up, but she still had the lava lamp the fairy gave her.
G5C Raemi: I put so much effort into this writing contest, and I’m so happy that I won. I would like to thank all the teachers and my parents for encouraging me to win this contest.
G5C Risa: I’m really glad I won this, and I want to say that practice really helped because I practiced quite a lot before the writing contest day.
G4I Nana: When I started writing for the competition, I felt kind of easy-going since the pictures, I knew exactly which one I wanted to write about. But when I heard that I was first, I actually couldn’t believe it. I would like to thank my mum, sister, dad, and all the teachers who taught me English.
G4I Nita: On the day of the writing competition, I was very nervous. When they called out my name, I thought it was a mistake because I didn’t think that I was going to win. A special thanks to my mum because she always supports me.
G5S Poon: I’m really happy that I won, and this is my second time winning it. I practiced writing a lot, and it helped me get better.
G5S Miki: When Ms. Kerrie announced my name, I was really happy. I didn’t think that I was going to win. This is also my second time, as last year I got second place, but now I got first. I told my mum that I wanted to win this year, so she took me to English lessons. When I got it, she said that my learning and practice paid off.
G4S Parima: I feel really happy that I won. My story was about the mad scientist.
G4S Nex: I feel surprised that I got it, and my story was also about the mad scientist.
G4D Micha: I feel surprised. I wrote my story about the scientist.
G4D Nikki: I was a bit surprised. For the writing contest, I was a bit nervous, but I picked the scientist picture.
G4D Max: I felt really proud and surprised when I first got the trophy. I wrote it based on the astronaut because it was the first thing I could think of.
G5I Bhume: I felt excited during the writing contest because I thought I wouldn’t finish, but in the end, I did finish. I would have liked to have checked if I could write more next year.
G5I Rin: I’m really thankful to everyone who helped me to get this trophy. I would like to thank my parents, my friends, my teachers, and everyone who made this happen, even the teachers who checked it. So, thank you very much.
G5D Khongkwan: I’m really excited because this is my first trophy, and I didn’t think I would win. I would like to thank my teachers, my parents, and my friends.
G5D Proud: So, I wanted to thank my parents, teachers, and friends for helping me get this. I felt very relieved that I started reading chapter books more and was able to write more.
Celebrating Storytelling and Imagination: Highlights from Concordian PYP Book Week
From May 12th–16th, 2025, Concordian International School’s Primary Years Programme (PYP) was transformed into a vibrant celebration of storytelling, imagination, and the joy of reading during our annual PYP Book Week. The week was filled with engaging activities, including a lively book fair, interactive sessions with guest author Jan Urupongsa, creative writing workshops, and a three-day character dress-up event.
A major highlight was the visit from Jan Urupongsa, a beloved children's author known for her beautiful illustrations and culturally rich stories. She captivated our youngest learners in K2–K3 with interactive storytelling sessions that sparked curiosity and nurtured a deeper appreciation for narrative art. Her visit left a lasting impression and set a joyful tone for the week.
Students in Grades 1 to 5 took part in creative writing workshops tailored to their developmental levels. Jan skillfully adapted her approach for each grade, using age-appropriate prompts and writing strategies. From character development to story structure, students were encouraged to explore their creativity and find their unique writer’s voice. These differentiated sessions provided meaningful, hands-on learning that boosted both confidence and writing skills.
The excitement continued at our vibrant Book Fair, where students, parents, and teachers browsed a curated selection of quality literature. This event not only supported independent reading but also helped expand our school library with new titles aligned with both our Units of Inquiry and reading for enjoyment. One of the most anticipated events of the week was the three-day character dress-up celebration. Students, teachers, and parents came to school dressed as their favorite book characters, from fairy tale heroes and literary classics to sci-fi adventurers and mystery solvers. The entire campus came alive with color, creativity, and enthusiasm, reinforcing a joyful connection to books and the stories they tell.
PYP Book Week 2025 was more than just a series of events, it was a heartfelt celebration of the power of books to inspire, educate, and bring us together through the magic of storytelling
Ms. Mharvie Romanillos
PYP Librarian
PYP Exhibition 2025
The 2025 Primary Years Programme (PYP) Exhibition at Concordian International School marked a significant milestone, highlighting the dedication and achievements of the Grade 5 students. As the culminating experience of the International Baccalaureate’s Primary Years Programme, the exhibition offered a comprehensive display of student learning, inquiry, and action.
Students began their process by selecting a topic that resonated with them personally and connecting it to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Through extensive research and collaboration with peers, they explored complex global issues and developed informed, actionable responses. The process was supported by a broad network of teachers, parents, mentors, and guest speakers, who guided students in their independent investigations.
This year’s exhibition stood out as the first in which the majority of presentations were delivered in Chinese, underscoring the school’s commitment to trilingual education. Students demonstrated their language proficiency while also integrating skills across disciplines, including art, music, physical education, and ICT. The event culminated in a series of TED Talk-style presentations, through which students communicated their findings and personal growth to an engaged audience.
More than a display of academic progress, the 2025 PYP Exhibition served as a powerful reflection of student agency, intercultural understanding, and a shared commitment to meaningful global change.
Mr. Craig Martin PYP Coordinator
A Celebration of Creativity and Growth: PYPX
Grade 5 Art Exhibition
The PYPX Grade 5 Art Exhibition was a great success, filled with vibrant energy, proud smiles, and heartfelt admiration. Parents, teachers, and fellow students came together to celebrate the artistic achievements of the Class of 2025. Families were genuinely moved by the creativity, thoughtfulness, and maturity reflected in each piece; a powerful testament to every child’s unique voice and vision.
As the PYP Art Teacher, I had the joy and privilege of teaching many of these students since Grade 1. Watching them grow not only as artists but as thoughtful, expressive individuals, was one of the most rewarding parts of my role. Over the years, I saw their confidence blossom, their techniques refine, and their perspectives deepen. Their artwork carries meaning and intention, echoing their experiences and hopes for the future.
The exhibition celebrated both the artistic journey and personal development of our Grade 5 students as part of their Primary Years Programme (PYP) Exhibition experience. Through art, they learned to see the world through new lenses, sparking empathy, encouraging reflection, and inspiring a desire to contribute meaningfully to their communities. Art fosters creative freedom, nurtures an appreciation for beauty, and cultivates thoughtful inquiry.
As visitors explored their portraits and read their Artist Statements, they discovered the values and inspirations that guided each student. Every piece connected to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, reflecting the students’ vision for a more just, sustainable, and hopeful world.
This exhibition was more than just an art show, it was a celebration of who our students have become and the positive changes they aspire to create.
Teacher: Ms. Lisa Saldana Teacher Assistant: Ms. Marily Garcia
Songkran
Festival
EY Songkran Festival 2025
This year the EY students had a blast!
We started the Songkran Festival with the Thai Dessert Activity, during Thai class with the teacher’s guidance, students had an opportunity to create the Thai dessert “ข้าวโพดคลุก” (kao-poadklook / Sweet corn with young coconut meat & sugar). Then the students tasted it and they loved it so much. Some of them went home and asked to cook it with their parents which is a really great activity to do with the family.
The Songkran ceremony that was held in the Early Years section was truly beautiful and meaningful. The emcees did a wonderful job introducing the significance of Songkran. The water activities brought the most enjoyment to the EY Songkran! It is absolutely great to see the students, parents, and teachers all having such a blast getting each other wet!
Kru Aim
EY Thai Team Leader
PY Songkran Festival 2025
Songkran festival, also called “water festival”, is one of the biggest Thai events at Concordian and this year it was held on April 10th, 2025. The festivities took place throughout the whole community. Beginning with a wonderful Thai dance performance in the lobby, followed by a Thai musical ensemble, and ending with Thai long drum performance, once again beautifully capturing the spirit of Songkran.
At the Grand Theater, before the wonderful pouring ceremony started, Grade 4 students took all PY students on a journey of Thai culture, performing the Dance of the Four Regions starting with the dance of Klong Sa-bat Chai as a symbol of peace and prosperity, the Umbrella Dance from North, the Mineral-Sifting Dance from South, the Dok Koon Dance from Northeast and The Long Drum dance from Central of Thailand.
Last but not least, the joyful atmosphere was absolutely great at the water activities where everyone enjoyed splashing water on each other and participating in various stations designed by the event team. Hope everyone had a wonderful time celebrating the amazing Thai New Year at Concordian.
Kru Nid
PY Thai Team Leader
Echoes of Songkran: Isan’s Timeless Rhythm
The Songkran Ceremony, a well-preserved tradition since the ancient Sukhothai period, has been an important part of Concordian International School. As Concordian students, we were taught the value of Songkran all the way from our primary years. We valued Songkran as a New year's day for all Thai people where we get to celebrate and do many fun activities. For example, things like water fighting, visiting temples, and making merit through giving. However, for us Songkran isn’t just about the fun activities but also being grateful and celebrating with people we love. That is why every year, all students from middle school to high school with great help from the Thai department join in to prepare celebrations for everyone to enjoy.
Every year during Songkran the hallways are decorated with festive decorations allowing all students to anticipate the joy of the Songkran ceremony. In each Thai class teachers allow students to explore their own culture, whether that be learning about ancient thai games or intricate thai crafts. For example, this year grade 10s were able to try kite making. Each class learned about the many different types of kites, such as the Pakpao kite which has a triangle shape and has long been an integral part of Thai culture, or the Chula kite which is often used for kite competitions. Each grade 10 was allowed to explore their own creativity in making the Pakpao kite which was a very fun activity that helped us learn more about Thai culture. Other grades also got to explore other activities. For example, bamboo dancing or Thai games.
For us, this year was another exciting year where we could learn more about the Songkran ceremony as well as bond with our classmates. As well as enjoy the unique Temple Fair set by our school every year and the amazing performance which caused excitement all throughout the Grand Theater.
The performance at the Grand Theater was truly inspiring to watch. Not only did the performance display the interconnections between different cultures, but more so, it influenced us to reflect more on our cultural roots and heritage, and how prevalent such details are in our everyday life and social identity. The main highlight of the day however, was the พิธีรดนำ� --- a Thai ceremony where students pour floral water over their teacher’s hands, symbolizing respect and gratitude and paying homage. Thanking teachers for their sacrifices, time and dedication, and for providing us with opportunities, knowledge and wisdom, impacting us to acknowledge the privileges that we have for such fruitful opportunities, encouraging reflections of oneself. This ceremony is not only symbolically important, but also reminds us to remain humble even in the midst of being in a “privileged position”, knowing that there is much more to explore and much more to thank for.
Other performances included Rum Lao Krathop Mai which is a Lao Bamboo Dance developed and practiced in Saraburi, Thailand from Lao communities. The dance shows the merge of both Lao history and Thai social norms, in creation of this artful approach and representation. Not only that, Rum Lao Krathop Mai also showed the physical fitness skills of both students and teachers, and the importance of syncopation and understanding each other in order to effectively perform the dance. The last part of the performances were held by exchange students from Keystone Academy, Beijing, featuring modern style, kung fu and martial arts and expressional art such as hip hop dancing (which was joined by students from 2min dance studio). This was truly the best way to conclude the performances, as it was more than just a beautifully executed performance, it shows friendship, newfound respect and appreciation, and a hope for a fresh start and “modern energy” through rediscovered historical arts and fitness practices (martial arts and kung fu).
Temple Fair is a part of our Songkran celebration. It is another exciting activity celebrated by the Concordian community yearly. It raises the spirits of Songkran through tasting Thai cuisines, enjoying traditional games and doing hands-on art and crafts. This year's Temple Fair featured a wide variety of booths from all students from grade 6 to grade 10, each offering unique experiences for visitors to engage and enjoy.
The highlight of the fair is the selection of famous Thai foods and drinks, such as Thai papaya salad (Somtam), known for its spicy and flavourful taste. Glutinous rice with coconut milk (Khao Lam), a Thai dessert cooked in bamboo. Rice crackers with chilli paste (ข้าวเกรียบ
and selection of refreshing Thai herbal juice. In addition to Thai food and drinks, there are booths celebrating Thai traditional games and performances such as coconut-shell walking (เดินกะลา), where visitor balance their walks on coconutshell. “Lao Kratop Mai” (ลาวกระทบไม้), traditional lively thai folk song dance where visitors dance in harmony, promoting teamwork and collaborative skills and Wheel rolling (ตีวงล้อ), a traditional enjoyable Thai game.
Visitors could take parted in making their very own Thai crafts such as create traditional Thai kites made from thin paper and bamboo (ประดิษฐ์ว่าว), weave coasters from bamboo strips (สานตอกที่รองแก้ว) and paint beautiful illustration on fired clay creations (เขียนสีหม้อดิน)
Overall, Temple Fair is an enjoyable, meaningful and educational event. Moreover, it allows the Concordian community to learn more about Thai traditions and history, and reflects on the rich heritage of Thailand. It is such a memorable experience for everyone.
To conclude, the Songkran ceremony to us is an undeniably important tradition that we are happy to celebrate each and every year, continuing this amazing tradition here at Concordian. We would like to thank everyone involved in making this magical event happen.
By Peach, Maggie, IngIng G10
