Aspects executive and the History.
The Administrative Building at Charter International School was built in 2006 to be as an icon showing love and warmth in the family. The design of the main building is similar to the Baan Si Chom Phu, the Thienprasiddhi Family's house. Baan Si Chom Phu (the pink house) is a three and a half-storey house built in European style, painted pink, and located on Silom Road . The house was owned by Mr. Singh to Thienprasiddhi, the great grandfather of the family. The house is estimated to have been built for more than 100 years, which is the era of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) of the Chakri Dynasty. Baan Si Chom Phu is the union that created famous families: Osathanugrah, Sukhosol, and Thienprasiddhi. Their ancestors once lived in this house. They grew up together. After they moved out, every weekend there were reunions at Baan Si Chom Phu when the families gathered, sang, danced and played music. It is believed that the house is a symbol of love and warmth and that there are angels protecting the house from harm. During World War II the area was bombed and a bomb was dropped in the front yard of the house but luckily it did not explode. The house was safe from the war. Therefore, the family believed that this house is the safest place in the world. Mr. Thada and Mrs. Lily Thienprasiddhi still live in the Baan Si Chom Phu House. They believe education is important so they built the early years school called Plengprasiddhi Kindergarten next to the house. There are now three branches of Plengprasiddhi Kindergarten School (Silom, Sailom, and Srinakarin). The family wanted to offer education not only to Thai children but international children; therefore, Charter International School was founded. Many architectural designs of the school building were proposed but they could not satisfy the family. The family wanted the school to become a second home for the children; therefore, the family proposed that the school be built based on the design of the Thienprasiddhi home.
Philosophy and instruction.
To develop students holistically, so that they are independent, productive, lifelong learners, and become responsible global citizens.
PROGRAMS & EVENTS
Nursery The emphasis is on four main areas of child development and learning:
- A Strong Child
- A Healthy Child
- A Skillful Communication
- A Competent Learner
Kindergarten and Reception Six areas of learning cover the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of children at this stage of education. Personal, Social and Emotional Development Students learn to be self-confident, take an interest in things, know what their own needs are, tell the difference between right and wrong, and be able to dress and undress. Communication, Language and Literacy Students learn to talk confidently and clearly, enjoy stories, poems and songs, hearing and saying sounds and linking them to the alphabet. They will read and write some familiar words and learn to use a pencil. Mathematical Development Students develop an understanding of mathematics through stories, songs, games and imaginative play. They become comfortable with numbers and ideas such as “heavier than” or “bigger”. They will be aware of shapes and space. Knowledge and Understanding of the World Students find out about the world around them and ask questions about it. They build with different materials, know about everyday technology and learn what it is used for. They find out about the past events in their lives and their families' lives. They learn about different cultures and beliefs. Physical Development Students learn to move confidently, controlling their body and handling equipment. Creative Development Students explore colours and shapes, try dance and movement, make things, tell stories and make music.
Primary school
Several areas of learning cover the physical, intellectual, emotional and creativeness of children at this stage of education. English As many of the students have or are learning English as a second or third language, great emphasis is placed on aspects of Literacy and on language across the curriculum. Students have a daily ‘Literacy Hour' which includes Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. We use the Oxford Reading Tree scheme as the basis for teaching reading as well as Jolly Phonics. Students are encouraged to borrow books from the library for sharing and reading. Mathematics Students use the ‘Abacus' Mathematics scheme, covering number, shape, space, measures and handling data. They are taught how to use and apply mathematics and to explain what they are doing using mathematical language. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Students use PCs from Reception onwards, learning their way around a keyboard and how to manipulate a mouse, how to use software for word processing, publishing and graphics. In addition, they learn how to utilise other equipment such as tape recorders and digital cameras to help organise and present information. Knowledge and Understanding of the World Students find out about the world around them and ask questions about it. They build with different materials, know about everyday technology and what it is used for. They find out about the past events in their lives and their families' lives. They learn about different cultures and beliefs. Science Students are encouraged to discover the answers to their questions about what they see around them and to record their work. They learn about life processes and living things, materials and their properties and physical processes such as forces, light and sound. Music Students sing and play instruments to a variety of audiences including peer groups, the whole school, parents and visitors. They learn about music from different cultures and times
Secondary school
Art Children focus on three key areas: - Exploring and developing ideas. - Investigating and making. - Evaluating and developing work. Design and Technology Children focus on three key areas: - Investigative, disassembly and evaluative activities (IDEAs). - Focused practical tasks (FPTs). - Design and make assignment (DMA). English Children focus on three key areas: - Speaking and listening - Reading - Writing This is done by learning about: - Narrative (plays and scripts) - Non-fiction - Poetry Geography Children focus on both the human and natural Environments and why we must be environmentally aware. History Children focus on major events in the past and how we can learn from them and how such events have shaped today’s world. ICT Children focus on three key areas: - Setting the scene. - Short focused tasks. - Integrated tasks. Mandarin Children focus on four key areas: - Listening and responding - Speaking - Reading and responding - Writing Maths Children focus on four key areas: - Using and applying mathematics - Number and algebra - Shape, space and measures - Handling data Music Children focus on three key areas: - Introduction - Exploration - Bringing it all together Physical Education Children focus on four key areas: - Acquiring and developing skills - Selecting and applying skills, tactics and compositional ideas - Knowledge and understanding of fitness and health - Evaluating and improving performance. Science Children focus on four key areas: - Scientific enquiry - Life processes and living things - Materials and their properties - Physical processes Thai Language and Culture Children focus on both Thai language and Thai culture Years 10 and 11 All students in Years 10 and 11 study course for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) exams which take place at the end of Year 11. All students are required to study: English (Second Language leading to First Language) Mathematics First Language Thai or Foreign Language Mandarin Students can also choose up to 5 optional subjects from: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Art, Music, PE, Geography, History, ICT, English Literature, Mandari
The teachers and Awards.
Jon Lane joined Charter International School in August 2011. He holds a Bachelor of Education degree as well as a Masters degree in Educational Management. Mr. Lane has many years of teaching and administrative experience in schools in seven different countries. Most recently Mr. Lane worked as Head of Primary at Sandford International School, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Prior to that he was Director of the Suzhou Singapore International School in China and Educational Director and Deputy Director of two schools in Turkey, following on from teaching prior to this in Nigeria, Germany and England.
Address
999/9 Srinakharin rd. Prawet , Bangkok 10260
Tel : 02-743-4703-4
www.charter.ac.th
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