Trips
Grade 5
Week Without Walls in Hua Hin
This past November, the Grade 5 They even engaged in service learning by “My favorite part was during the first students embarked on an unforgettable releasing mini crabs into the mangroves, Week Without Walls trip, filled with as well as observingnature through fun, friendship, and hands-on learning binoculars and microscopes. experiences. On the final day, students swam and Over three days, they developed teamwork played at the hotel pool before heading skills, explored new environments, and back to school, feeling happy, connected, deepened their understanding of nature and enriched by their shared experiences. and culture. The trip strengthened friendships, built The journey began at school with confidence, and left everyone with exciting team-building activities. Students cherished memories and valuable life designed flags, created team cheers, and lessons. participated in friendly competitions like tug-of-war, three-legged races, and relay games. The adventure continued at Avani Resort in Hua Hin, where they strengthened friendships while settling into their rooms. That evening, students embraced Thai culture by dressing for the Loy Krathong festival, crafting their own Krathongs, and releasing them in the hotel’s waters. The day ended with a lively beach barbecue and dance party, fostering camaraderie and lasting memories.
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The next day, students enjoyed an action-packed morning at Vana Nava Water Park, participating in group activities and exploring thrilling water slides. The afternoon was dedicated to environmental education at Pranburi Forest Park, where they learned about mangrove ecosystems through a guided tour and an ecological scavenger hunt.
Just look at some of their feedback: “While everything was fun, I loved the time when we got to play at the Vanna Nava water park which I think some of my friends also enjoyed in particular. The reason for this is because Vanna Nava is a very big water park and it has many places to go play so everyone won't be bored, it also has different functions for example, a wave pool, a hot tub and much more.” G5C Raemi “My favorite part of the Week Without Walls was the Mangrove forest tour, because we can interact with a lot of animals and I learned a lot of things. For example, I learned that there is a type of crab that can only live in the Mangrove forest water, I also learned that the Mangrove forest water is up and down in the morning and night.” Korbua G5S
day when we got to create Kratongs to celebrate the Loy Kratong event. This is because I learned how to independently make a Kratong and had lots of fun making it.” Tinn G5I “I overcame fear of the dark and being alone. My friends were there to make me feel better.” Manna G5I “I learned to travel by myself and I can use this experience as an instruction to know how to stay on my own” Kwang G5I “From Week Without Walls, I learned that (sometimes) trying new things could be more enjoyable than we previously thought, and we might even find something new we like." Bhume G5I “We went on a trip not just to hang out with our friend and strengthen our friendship. We also traveled to learn more about ourselves and face a new experience.” Son-Son G5S “I learned that sometimes I don't always need someone to help me do everything.” Elfie G5D “I learned that I was more mature than I thought I was and I could take care of myself.” Prim G5D