1st Thailand World Schools Debating Championship (TWSDC)

The AC Boys competed at the TWSDC from June 12-14, 2010 at Patumwan Demonstration School. There were approximately 26 teams entered from 10 institutions, including 1 school from Singapore.

AC 1 Team: This team was comprised of Thanakorn Thumpornpipat and

Teechayut Makpanuwat from EP 6/1, and Tanachai Rueangchaiit and Kasidej Udomwichaiwat from EP 6/2, and had a tough draw, having to face Saint John School, and lost by 1. They next faced Ruamrudee International School and lost, but against Assumption Thonburi they won, then against Ekkamai International School they won, but they finished with a loss against Sacred Hearts Convent, finishing with a record of 2-3, and missing the play-offs by 1 win.

AC 2 Team: This team was comprised of Chanwit Iamudom and Chaya Suttichujit from EP 6/1, and Sahapoom Panphrom from EP 6/3. AC 2 faced Sacred Hearts Convent and lost, but then they defeated Patumwan Demonstration School, next losing to the eventual winner of the tournament Patumwan Demonstration 2, then defeating Assumption Thonburi, and finally losing to Ruamrudee International School, finishing 2-3. AC 2 finished higher than AC 1 in terms of overall score, but was one win away from the play-off.  AC 2 finished 11th in the Tournament overall.

AC 3 Team: This team was comprised of Krittin Chatteeraphat and Phasakon Binaree from EP 4/1, and Phuwaphat Tongchai from EP 4/2, and also finished with a 2-3 record.  It was a great tournament by our boys and put us in consideration for the National Team.

Debate Judge Ranking: Mr. Gary finished 5th overall in the adjudication cadre, as the judges were scored after every round, and he also judged in the Grand Finals. * Only the top 7 judges are invited to judge the Grand Finals.  Thanakorn Jirattaworn, an alumnus, finished 19th overall for adjudications and judged in the quarterfinals and semifinals.

Special Thanks to: Ms. Ornisa for her support in registration, transportation, and room arrangement.  Thank you to the staff and faculty for their support for our debate team.

Our Next Event: will be at the end of July, to be held at AC Bangrak.

News Media Package:

http://www.epts.satitpatumwan.ac.th/images/stories/TWSDCpp.pdf

Debate Motions:

Sincerely,

Gary Sakuma

We would like to say a special word of congratulations to 4 of our students who recently took the O-NET exams. 

Here were the top O-NET performances from EP in each category:

1. Subject: Art
Mr. Sittha Sakaekaow   Class: EP-M3/2

2. Subject: Mathematics
Mr. Phat Aphiwatanakoon Class EP-M 3/2

3. Subject: English Language
Mr. Morris Horng       Class: EP-M3/4

4. Subject: Thai Language
Mr. Patcharapong Rujirawan Class: EP-M 3/4

Many of our students can be proud of themselves, but these 4 were the champions of EP for this round, and we didn't want their accomplishments to pass by without them knowing that we are impressed with their accomplishments!

The EP-M6 Class of 2009 University Entrance Results!

On behalf of Brother Pisutr - the Head of EP - and all EP staff members, I would like to give you this special message.  We have recently seen the final numbers showing how many of our students have gained entrance into universities both here and abroad, and we are very proud of them!  Out of a total of 67 EP-M6 students from last year, we have received detailed reports on 64 of them. Of those, 61 have chosen to attend excellent schools here in Thailand, while 3 have been accepted to universities abroad. We have watched the progress of most of our students since their EP-M1 year and we knew all along that they could accomplish great things if they wanted to!  As you will see, our students were accepted into many very prestigious programs!  First, here is a breakdown for you showing the faculties that our former students chose:

It is natural to see a lot of our students studying business-related topics, since many of our students come from families which are independent business owners, but the largest number of students for any one faculty will study Engineering. This shows what a diverse group we have, and that our program is designed to prepare our students for anything they choose to do.

Now, please take a look at this detailed chart, which shows which universities have been admitted to:

To these former students of ours, we would like to say:

Now that you have been accepted into the university of your choice, please remember that you are still an Assumption man!  Assumption will always be part of your identity wherever you go, and we will always be a part of your family.  As you begin this new stage in your life, please do your very best so that you will bring honor to yourself, to Assumption, and to your family.  Also, please stay in touch with us to tell us about your successes so that we can celebrate with you, let us know if there is anything we can ever do to help you because Brother Pisutr and our staff members really care about you and won't forget you!

To the parents of these students, we would like to say:

As you know, your son is now beginning a new phase of his life.  This phase will be both exciting and difficult.  The excitement comes from the fact that his learning environment will be new, as will be many of his friends; it seems that everything is possible!  The difficulties will come from the fact that he will have to make many changes in his life.   His studies will seem harder, and making new friends will sometimes be a challenge too.  Normally, as long as your son is happy in his friendships, he will have a good chance of excelling academically.  This is one of the biggest adjustments that a teenager usually has to make, leaving the comfortable high school environment and becoming more responsible and independent.  Therefore, try to stay attuned to your son's feelings as he tackles all of these challenges, and be ready to listen and provide encouragement whenever he needs it.  Talk to him often, and celebrate his accomplishments.

Stephen Cheek - Assistant Head of EP