Suankularb Wittayalai School

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Suankularb Wittayalai School
He who knows well will progress
Established 1882
School type Government Secondary school
Locale Bangkok, Thailand
Grades 7–12
School Director Mr. Montri Sanviset
Location Bangkok, Thailand
Students 3,600 (2006 academic year)
Teaching staff 193
Colors Pink-Blue
Mascot Rose
Website http://www.sk.ac.th

Suankularb Wittayalai School (Thai: โรงเรียนสวนกุหลาบวิทยาลัย, Chinese: 玫瑰园学校,Russian: Школа Роза Сад, lit. Rose Garden College) is a famous public secondary school (high school) in Thailand. It was established by King Chulalongkorn on 8 March 1882. It was the first public secondary school of Thailand.

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[edit] Overview

  • School Address : 88 Tripetch Road, Wang Burapapirom, Pranakorn, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
  • School Area : Approximately 4.6 Acres
  • School Abbreviation : S.K.
  • Type of School : Government Boys' Secondary School (195 teachers and 3,918 students)
  • School Motto : (Pali in Thai script and translation) สุวิชา โน ภวํ โหติ ผู้รู้ดีเป็นผู้เจริญ or Suwicha No Bhawang Hoti, He who knows well will progress
  • School Vision : "Broaden our vision to worldwide access, Strengthen our virtue, Enliven our spirit for science and technology"

[edit] School Emblem

A book, with a ruler, pen and pencil inserted in the book. On the cover of the book, is a royal headdress (the "Pra Kiew" symbol) and H.M. King Chulalongkorn's initials. On the right side, there is a bouquet of roses. To the left of the book, a ribbon tying the bouquet of roses with the name of the school written on it. On the top, the Buddhist philosophy and moral principle in Pali and Thai which means : "He who knows well will progress"

[edit] School Colours

  • Pink is the colour for Tuesday, the day that H.M. King Chulalongkorn was born.
  • Blue is the colour for Friday, the day that Queen Siphatcharindra (Saovabha) was born and also the birthday of the school itself.

[edit] History

"Suankularb" means "rose garden" in Thai, as the original school was located in the area of a rose garden in the Grand Palace. The school was founded by King Chulalongkorn in 1882 and was originally established for Royal Page Lieutenants; it has always benefited from Royal patronage.

Under the patronage and guidance of King Chulalongkorn the school became popular and grew quickly, changing its focus from military training to a much more broadly-based curriculum that reflected the needs of its students. The number of students rapidly swelled to many hundreds, consequently some were relocated to other educational institutes outside the Grand Palace area (1893) such as Sunanthalai Garden and Thepsirin Temple school, and to its present site, originally donated by Wat Lieb (or Rachaburana Temple)[1910]. The opening of the first building at this site (called the Memorial Suan Kularb Building, but known among students as "the long building" due to the fact that for many years it was the longest building in the country) was presided over personally by His Majesty King Rama V. It was at this event that he famously announced the importance of education as a means of developing the country.

The school has two highly esteemed shrine, focal points for its considerable spirit of unity and identity. The first, called Luang Phor Suankularb, is a nine inch high metal Buddha donated by King Rama V. The second, in the shape of a many armed elephant and with a beautiful water display, is called "Luang Phor Poo" and is located near the main entrance. It is thought to house the protective spirit of the place (known as "Grandfather"), with students make daily offerings of flower garlands as a token of respect.

Suankularb Wittayalai is a famous male-only school in Thailand with over a century old history and tradition. Students, alumni, teachers, as well as former teachers and personnel share a proud organization culture and identity. For over a century, Suankularb 's alumnis have played important roles in the modern history of Thailand. During its early days, English expatriates served as the board of directors, thus making it possible for notable school leavers, such as MR Kukrit Pramoj, to continue their studies abroad at notable institutions such as Oxford University. Indeed early alumni formed a major group of Thai scholars sent to study abroad yearly under the prestige King 's Scholarships, and later Thai Government Scholarships. Upon their returns, they worked mostly in government agencies and academic institutions and helped in modernizing the country. Their names could be read like who-is-who in Thailand history for social, politics, government, military, and academy. It is often said, and not soley in jest, that Suankularb is the school of future Thai Prime Ministers.

Notable proud achievements of Suankularb include when H.M. King Rama IX [Bhumibol Adulyadej] awarded Suankularb for being the best school in the country between 1973-75. Students have also won first prize in the King's Scholarship, in the Shell Company of Thailand's English quiz, and in the Mathematics Association of Thailand's math's quiz.

In 1981 a multi-purpose building and gymnasium known as buidling number six was built to commemorate the school's centennial. It was opened by the present King, H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, on July 30, 1984. Every year on the eighth of March - the founding day of the school - all O.S.K ("Old Suankularb") students assemble in front of building six where they pay respect and express gratitude to the large statue of King Rama V which is located there. A great auditorium was built in 1995 and opened that year H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. The teaching of science and technology has been a central policy of the school. The school also possesses an extensive library, some books considerably rare and valuable and donated by former PM Thanin Kraivixien.

[edit] Alumni

Prime Ministers of Thailand

[edit] Traditions

  • La-On day (Thai:วันละอ่อน)
  • Rub Kwan Se-Ma day (Thai:วันรับขวัญเสมา)
  • Samanmitr day (Thai:วันสมานมิตร)
  • Muthitachit day (Thai:วันมุทิตาจิต)
  • Chak Yao day (Thai:วันจากเหย้า)

[edit] Events

[edit] Clubs

  • A-Math Club
  • Aquarium Club
  • Art of Speech and Performance Club
  • Art of Writing Club
  • Chorus Club
  • Computer Club
  • Foreign Language Club
  • Go Club
  • Hardware Club
  • Health Club
  • Hobby Club
  • Math Club
  • Photo Club
  • Public Relations Club
  • Resource Conservation Club
  • Science Club
  • Suan Forum Club
  • Suankularb Library Club
  • Suankularb Scout Club
  • Thai Boxing Club
  • UNESCO Club
  • White Rose Club

[edit] External links

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