Trips
Grade 8 Week Without Walls Exploring Nature and History in Kanchanaburi
From November 17-21, 2025, our Grade 8 students embarked Kanchanaburi is also a province rich in historical significance.
A highlight of the trip was visiting the Hellfire Pass Interpretive Centre, the JEATH War Museum, and the River Kwai Bridge. These visits provided students with a powerful and emotional understanding of the events of World War II. Through exhibits, survivor accounts, and historical artifacts, students gained a deeper appreciation for the importance of peace, resilience, and A major highlight of the trip was the visit to Mahidol University. human dignity. These firsthand encounters with history helped where students explored professional research facilities and them develop empathy and a broader global perspective. gained insight into scientific investigation. Working in groups, they learned how to use laboratory equipment, studied biological As the week came to an end, students returned home with not samples, and practiced scientific procedures. They also created only unforgettable experiences but also strengthened friendships, their own pitfall traps, applying inquiry skills and teamwork to improved collaboration skills, and a renewed curiosity about the conduct small-scale field experiments - an authentic learning world around them. The WWW trip to Kanchanaburi offered our experience that connected classroom knowledge with real-world Grade 8 learners a valuable opportunity to grow personally and academically - truly a journey of learning, reflection, and discovery. practice. on an enriching Week Without Walls journey to Kanchanaburi. Designed to extend learning beyond traditional classrooms, this five-day experiential program allowed students to engage deeply with nature, science, and history in meaningful and memorable ways.
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In addition to the scientific component, students also explored Ms. Rong their creativity through hands-on art workshops. They designed Grade 8 Team Leader banners inspired by natural forms and experimented with sun-print artworks. These activities encouraged students to combine imagination with scientific curiosity.