General Information
Term dates 2009
Thai Buddhist Sunday School Calendar 2009 (40 weeks)
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Term
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Duration
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Weeks
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1
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1 February ~ 5 April
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10
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2
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26 April ~ 28 June
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10
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3
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19 July ~ 20 September
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10
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4
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11 October ~ 13 December
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10
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Class Schedule
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Time
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Subject
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10.00 - 11.00
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Morality and Manners
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11.00 - 12.00
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Thai Language
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12.00 - 1.00
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Lunch Break
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1.00 - 2.00
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Thai Classical Dancing
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1.00 - 3.30
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Thai Language for adults
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School Management and Structure
The school management has three sections. They are:
1. The Finance and Administration Section - to organize the paper work, enrolment forms and equipment for teachers and materials for students. The finance and administration section has a secretary and a treasurer.
1.1 The Secretary's duties are to:
- Assist and co-operate with other sections to ensure that the lessons and work runs smoothly.
-Record complaints, suggestions or requests from the parents and students, and then pass on the information to appropriate person.
- Take meeting minutes
1.2 The Treasurer's duties are to:
- Keep a record of expenditure and income for the school
- Look after the enrolment forms
- Look after the teaching and office equipment.
- Prepare the teaching equipment for the teachers and to ensure that the teachers have sufficient materials to teach.
2. The Academic Section - to organize lessons and provide a timetable for the students. The academic section has two sub sections, they are:
2.1 Thai language and Buddhist tuition.
Teaching duties are to:
- Organize and plan the program for teaching.
- Prepare the lessons and teach the students
- Prepare performance review and feedback.
2.2 Traditional Thai dancing teachers.
Teaching duties are to:
- Organize and plan the program for teaching.
- Prepare the lesson and teach the students
- Prepare performance review and feedback.
- Maintain the dancing equipment.
3. The Maintenance Section - to look after the equipment and the welfare of our students and teaching staff. This section has two sub sections. They are:
3.1 The Student Supervisor whose duties are to:
- Supervise students on various matters, such as student behavior, manners and homework
- Caution students who break the rules
- Ensure the students are prepared for the lesson
3.2 Caterer whose duties are to:
- Prepare drinks and lunch for both teachers and students.
- Provide first-aid for injured or sick students.
School Management Structure
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Managing Director:
Phrakhru Kanchanachaiyasith
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School Advisor:
Phrakhru Srikittisuntorn
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Assisting Managing Director:
Ven. Boonsom Kampeepunyo
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School Administration
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School Principal:
Ven. Chonlatish Aphic
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Vice Principal:
Ven. Thanapat Phatarametee
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Vice Principal:
Ven. Montree Tikhaveero
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Sectretary:
Ven. Ekkapong Methangkuro
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Treasurer:
Mrs Nukul Scenderton
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Thai Language Teacher:
Mrs Nuchphavadee Larsen
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Thai Etiquette:
Ms Bussaya Aramphong
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Thai Language Teacher:
Mrs Narisara Burgess
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Thai Dancing Teacher:
Mr Anun
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Thai Dancing Teacher:
Mrs Pimjai Poonseang
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Thai Language Teacher:
Mrs Kanya Montgomery
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First Aid:
Mrs Suthiluk Wild
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Caterer & Welfare:
Mrs Nok Taylor
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School’s classes
1. Beginner level
2. Intermediate level
3. Advance level
Application fees
To apply for this program, the applicant is required to complete and return application from with a non-refundable fee of $30.00 to the school officer. Application and fee need to be collected by the end of the first week of each school term.
Conditions of enrolment
- Student will sometimes be required to participate in school performances of Thai dance on various occasions. The school will informed the parents via the newsletter or in person about any up-coming performance.
- Attendance:
Becoming a student of the TLC [Thai Language and Culture] program is a commitment and students are expected to attend all classes and rehearsals. The administrator must be given at least one day’s notice of any absences. It also required that all students make themselves available for dancing performances and rehearsals, unless the parent has notified the School in writing.
Unexplained or unnotified absences may exclude a child from the program and the student's enrolment may be cancelled.
- We are seeking parent participation in helping your child with their homework. Please make sure that your child meets the course requirements. For any further enquiry you can contact the class teacher or the school principal directly.
- Report: Students will receive program reports from their teacher throughout the year. It will be a newsletter from school each term to keep the parent informed about our school. A parents' meeting will be at the beginning of each term.
- Lunch: School will provide lunch, snack and drink for all students. If there is any special food for your child, please notify the school. Your child will also be expected to take some responsibility to clean their own dishes after the meal.
- Security: During School time or rehearsals, all students must remain in the school area. Some parent volunteers will keep an eye on the student during the break, but all students must remain in the play area and school area only.
- Enquiries: Any enquiry can be made by telephoning the school office during office hours.
Aims
- To give an opportunity to children to learn about Thai culture, language and religion (Buddhism).
- To provide an opportunity for children to develop their learning concentration, discipline, social skill and responsibility, as a member of a community.
- Provide an enriching dimension to enhance the existing school learning.
Values
The curriculum at the Thai Buddhist Sunday School is based on these values;
- Thai culture and tradition
- Love and caring
- Dignity and justice for each person
- Creativity and accountability
- Human rights
Activities
March Buddha’s Birthday
April Thai New Year (Songkran)
August Thai Mother's Day (Thai Queen's Birthday)
October Queensland Multicultural Festival
November Rob Offering Ceremony (Kathina Day)
December Thai Father's Day (Thai King’s Birthday)
Adult Thai Language Classes
These classes are for Australian's who wish to learn Thai Language. The terms are the same as the Thai Language and Culture Sunday School above. The cost is $50 per term. The classes start at 1pm on Sundays. Please feel welcome to come for a Thai lunch at about 12.00pm. Any contributions to lunch would be appreciated. If you can't cook Thai food, then maybe some fruit to share.
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