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'''Suankularb Wittayalai School''' ({{lang-th|]}}, lit. ''Rose Garden College'') ({{Coord|13|44|34.02|N|100|29|53.37|E|display=inline,title}}) is an all-boys public secondary school (high school) in ]. It was established by King ] on 8 March 1882. It was the first public secondary school of Thailand. Suankularb Wittayalai School alumni include eight ], nine Supreme Court judges, five attorney generals and a number of prominent politicians and businessmen. | |||
'''Suankularb Wittayalai School''' (โรงเรียนสวนกุหลาบวิทยาลัย; Abbreviation: ส.ก. / S.K.) (also known as '''Suankularb College''') literally ''Rose Garden College'' is an all-boys secondary school for grades 7 through 12 in ], ]. Founded by King ] in 1882 as a peer's school, its purpose was to educate the children of nobility and the royal household. Suankularb is the oldest public secondary school in the country. Suankularb alumni include eight ], nine ] Chief Justices, five attorneys general, two ] ],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pttplc.com/en/about-ptt-organization-executive.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100117064547/http://www.pttplc.com/en/about-ptt-organization-executive.aspx |archive-date=2010-01-17 |title=Executives PTT plc. {{!}}PTT}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.osknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3675 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110603122810/http://osknetwork.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3675 |archive-date=2011-06-03 |title=OSKNETWORK - ดร.ไพรินทร์ ชูโชติถาวร OSK89 นั่งซีอีโอ ปตท.คนใหม่}}</ref> scholars, as well as a number of prominent politicians and businessmen. Suankularb is a member of ] group of the four oldest boys' schools in Thailand. | |||
==Overview== | |||
*'''School Address''' : 88 Tripetch Road, Wang Burapapirom, Pranakorn, ] 10200, ] | |||
*'''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''' : (]) Suvijāno bhavaṃ 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" | |||
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==History== | ||
"Suankularb" means 'rose garden' in Thai, as the original school was in the area of a rose garden in the ]. The school was established by King Chulalongkorn on 29 August 1882 and was originally for Royal Page Lieutenants. It has always benefited from royal patronage. | |||
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" | |||
Under the patronage and guidance of King Chulalongkorn the school grew quickly, changing its focus from military training to a more broadly-based curriculum that reflected the needs of its students. The number of students rapidly swelled to many hundreds. 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) in 1910. The opening of the first building at this site (called the Memorial Suan Kularb Building, but known among students as "the long building" because for many years it was the longest building in the country) was presided over by King ]. At this event he declared the importance of education as a means of developing the country. | |||
==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 ] was born and also the birthday of the school itself. | |||
The school has two shrines. The first, called Luang Phor Suankularb, is a {{convert|9|in|mm|adj=mid|-high}} metal Buddha donated by King Rama V. The second, in the shape of a many-armed elephant and with a water display, is called "Luang Phor Poo" and is near the main entrance. It is thought to house the protective spirit of the place (known as "Grandfather"), with students making daily offerings of flower garlands as a token of respect. | |||
==History== | |||
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"Suankularb" means "rose garden" in Thai, as the original school was located in the area of a rose garden in the ]. The school was founded by King Chulalongkorn in 1882 and was originally established for Royal Page Lieutenants; it has always benefited from royal patronage. | |||
For over a century, Suankularb's alumni have played important social, political, governmental, military, and academic roles in Thailand.{{Citation needed|date=March 2018}} During its early days, English expatriates served as the board of directors, and made it possible for notable school leavers, such as MR Kukrit Pramoj, to continue their studies abroad at institutions such as Oxford University. Early alumni formed a major group of Thai scholars sent to study abroad yearly under the King's Scholarships, and later Thai government scholarships. Upon their return, they worked mostly in government agencies and academic institutions and helped in modernizing the country. | |||
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). The opening of the first building at this site (called the Memorial Suan Kularb Building, but known among students as "the long building" because 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. | |||
King ] gave Suankularb an award for being the best school in the country between 1973 and 1975. Students won first prize in the ] and in the Mathematics Association of Thailand's quiz. | |||
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 {{convert|9|in|mm|adj=mid|-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 making daily offerings of flower garlands as a token of respect. | |||
In 1981 a multi-purpose building and gymnasium known as Building Number Six was built to commemorate the school's centennial. It was opened by King Bhumibol Adulyadej on 30 July 1984. Every year on 29 August – the founding day of the school – all O.S.K ("Old Suankularb") students assemble in front of Building Six where they pay respects to the large statue of King Rama V there. An auditorium was built in 1995 and opened that year by Princess ]. The teaching of science and technology has been a central policy of the school. The school possesses an extensive library, with some rare and valuable books donated by former Prime Minister Thanin Kraivixien. | |||
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 alumni 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 solely in jest, that Suankularb is the school of future Thai Prime Ministers.{{Citation needed|date=April 2009}} | |||
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Notable proud achievements of Suankularb include when H.M. King ] awarded Suankularb for being the best school in the country between 1973–75. Students have also won first prize in the ], in the ], and in the Mathematics Association of Thailand's math's quiz. | |||
==Facts== | |||
In 1981 a multi-purpose building and gymnasium known as building number six was built to commemorate the school's centennial. It was opened by the present King, H.M. King ], 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 ]. 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.bra | |||
*School Area: {{Convert|4.6|acre}} | |||
*School Abbreviation: S.K. | |||
*Type of School: Government Boys' Secondary School (195 teachers and 3,918 students) | |||
*School Motto: (]) Suvijāno bhavaṃ hoti, He who knows well will progress | |||
==School colours== | |||
* Pink, the colour for Tuesday, is the day King ] was born. | |||
* Blue, the colour for Friday, is the day the school was created, and the day that ] was born. | |||
==Alumni== | ==Alumni== | ||
Prime Ministers of Thailand | ===Prime Ministers of Thailand=== | ||
*] (Kon Hutasingha) | *] (Kon Hutasingha) | ||
*] | *] | ||
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*Maj. Gen. Mom Rajawongse ] | *Maj. Gen. Mom Rajawongse ] | ||
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*General ] | *General ] | ||
*General ] | *General ] | ||
Supreme Commander of ] | ===Supreme Commander of ]=== | ||
*General ] | *General ] | ||
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*General Mongkol Ampornpisit | ||
*General ] | *General ] | ||
*General ] | *General ] | ||
Commander-in-Chief of ] | ===Commander-in-Chief of ]=== | ||
*General ] | *General ] | ||
*General ] | *General ] | ||
===Others=== | |||
Other | |||
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*Panupong Pituksung | |||
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*] (90) | |||
*] (90) | |||
*] (115) | |||
*Godji Tachakorn Boonlupyanun (121) | |||
*Tay ] (128) | |||
*March ] (129) | |||
*Singto ] (130) | |||
*Gunsmile Chanagun Arpornsutinan (132) | |||
*James ] (133) | |||
*Bright ] (134)<ref>{{Cite web |script-title=th:ประวัติ "ไบร์ท วชิรวิชญ์" ทำความรู้จักนักแสดงดาวรุ่ง หนุ่มไทย-อเมริกัน จากรั้ว ม.กรุงเทพ |title=|trans-title=|url=https://www.sanook.com/campus/1399611/ |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=www.sanook.com/campus |language=th}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Times |first=I. D. N. |last2=Larasati |first2=Laras |title=10 Artis Thailand Lulusan Suankularb Wittayalai, Ada Bright dan Gulf |url=https://www.idntimes.com/hype/entertainment/laras-l-18/artis-thailand-lulusan-suankularb-wittayalai-c1c2 |access-date=2023-04-26 |website=IDN Times |language=id}}</ref> | |||
*Gulf ] (134) | |||
*Sky ] (134) | |||
*First Chalongrat (134) | |||
*First ] (135) | |||
*Boom Tharatorn Jantharaworakarn (135) | |||
*Satang Kittiphop Sereevichayasawat (138) | |||
*Ford Allan Asawasuebsakul (139) | |||
*Hong Pichetpong Chiradatesakunvong (140) | |||
*Barcode Tinnasit Isarapongporn (141) | |||
* Noeul Nuttarat Tangwai | |||
* Khunpol Pongpol Panyamit (140) | |||
* Fong Patk Teeradejanon (142) | |||
==Traditions== | ==Traditions== | ||
Suankularb Wittayalai School has many traditional events., including La-on Day, Samarnmitr Day, and Chak-Yao Day. | |||
*La-on day (Thai : วันละอ่อน) | |||
*Rub Kwan Se-Ma day (Thai : วันรับขวัญเสมา) | |||
On La-on day all Matayom 6 students welcome first-year students to the school. It contains around six stations that were created by each group of Matayom 6 students, and each station has a souvenir to give to Matayom 1 students. At the end of the day, Matayom 6 student bands play a concert. | |||
*Samanmitr day (Thai : วันสมานมิตร) | |||
*Muthitachit day (Thai : วันมุทิตาจิต) | |||
On Samarnmitr Day students and alumni come to Suankularb Wittayalai School. There are booths from every class, souvenirs, a soccer match, a mini concert from band, and additional activities that change from year to year. In the evening is an activity called "SK Jazz", a performance by the school orchestra and teachers. | |||
*Chak Yao day (Thai : วันจากเหย้า) | |||
Chak-Yao Day is the final examination day of Matayom 6 students, their last day at the school. All Matayom 6 students come and dine together with their teachers. After the dinner each class of Matayom 6 sit together in a circle and make a short speech. At the end of the event they sing a "Chompoo-Fah ar lai" song together. | |||
Other events include: | |||
*Rub Kwan Se-Ma day (Thai: วันรับขวัญเสมา) | |||
*Muthitachit day (Thai: วันมุทิตาจิต) | |||
*Introducing Activity day (Thai: วันแนะนำกิจกรรม) | |||
*Orientation Camp (Thai: เข้าค่ายปฐมนิเทศ) | |||
==Events== | ==Events== | ||
*] Traditional football |
*] Traditional football competition (with ], ], and ], biannually) | ||
*Suankularb Exhibition (every four years) | *Suankularb Exhibition (every four years) | ||
==References== | |||
==Student Organization== | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
'''Student Committee''' | |||
*Suankularb Wittayalai Student Committee (SKSC) | |||
'''Clubs''' (Updated Since 2008 by Club Coordinator : Suankularb Wittayalai Student Committee 127) | |||
*A-Math Club | |||
*Acting Club | |||
*Archery Club | |||
*Art Club | |||
*Art of Fighting Club or Suankularb Martial Art Club (SUMA) | |||
*Art of Speech and Presentation Association (ASPA) | |||
*Buddhism Club | |||
*Cheer and Card Stunt Club | |||
*Chinese Club | |||
*Chorus Club (SKCC) | |||
*Drama Club (LSKC) | |||
*Foreign Language Club (FLC) | |||
*Go Club | |||
*Hardware Club | |||
*Harmonic Music Club | |||
*Hobby Club | |||
*International Business Administration Club | |||
*Marching Band | |||
*Photo Club | |||
*Natural Resource Conservation Club | |||
*Science Club (ScC) | |||
*SK Cube Club | |||
*Suan Forum Club | |||
*Suankularb BB-Bum Club (SK-BBGun) | |||
*Suankularb Communication Club (SKCC) | |||
*Suankularb Computer Club (SKCC, SKComClub, SuanComClub) | |||
*Suankularb Health Club (SKHC) | |||
*Suankularb Library Club | |||
*Suankularb Maths Club (SKMC) | |||
*Suankularb Public Relations Club (SKPRC) | |||
*Suankularb Scout Club | |||
*Suankularb Short Film Club | |||
*Swimming Club | |||
*Technic Club | |||
*Thai Culture and Tradition Club | |||
*Thai Language Club | |||
*Thai Music Club | |||
*Traveling Club | |||
*UNESCO Club | |||
*White Rose Club | |||
*Business Club | |||
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Suankularb Wittayalai School | |
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Long Building (ตึกยาว) | |
Address | |
88 Tripetch Road, Wang Burapa Pirom Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok, 10200 Thailand | |
Information | |
School type | Public school (government-funded), Secondary school |
Motto | Suvijāno bhavaṃ hoti (สุวิชาโน ภวํ โหติ) (He who knows well will progress.) |
Established | 8 March 1882; 142 years ago (1882-03-08) |
Founder | Chulalongkorn |
School district | Phra Nakhon District |
Authority | Office of the Basic Education Commission |
Director | Phumisit Sukhontawong, Ed.D. |
Faculty | 193 |
Grades | 7–12 (Mathayom 1–6) |
Gender | Boys' School |
Enrollment | 3,600 (2006 academic year) |
Classrooms | 73 (2023) |
Area | 18,492 m2 |
Colour(s) | |
Mascot | Rose |
National ranking | 1st (Lower-Secondary) 3rd (Upper-Secondary) |
Newspaper | Pimsuan |
Yearbook | Samarnmitr |
Website | www |
Suankularb Wittayalai School (โรงเรียนสวนกุหลาบวิทยาลัย; Abbreviation: ส.ก. / S.K.) (also known as Suankularb College) literally Rose Garden College is an all-boys secondary school for grades 7 through 12 in Bangkok, Thailand. Founded by King Chulalongkorn in 1882 as a peer's school, its purpose was to educate the children of nobility and the royal household. Suankularb is the oldest public secondary school in the country. Suankularb alumni include eight Prime Ministers of Thailand, nine Supreme Court Chief Justices, five attorneys general, two Fortune Global 500 chief executives, scholars, as well as a number of prominent politicians and businessmen. Suankularb is a member of Jaturamitr group of the four oldest boys' schools in Thailand.
History
"Suankularb" means 'rose garden' in Thai, as the original school was in the area of a rose garden in the Grand Palace. The school was established by King Chulalongkorn on 29 August 1882 and was originally for Royal Page Lieutenants. It has always benefited from royal patronage.
Under the patronage and guidance of King Chulalongkorn the school grew quickly, changing its focus from military training to a more broadly-based curriculum that reflected the needs of its students. The number of students rapidly swelled to many hundreds. 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) in 1910. The opening of the first building at this site (called the Memorial Suan Kularb Building, but known among students as "the long building" because for many years it was the longest building in the country) was presided over by King Rama V. At this event he declared the importance of education as a means of developing the country.
The school has two shrines. The first, called Luang Phor Suankularb, is a 9-inch-high (230 mm) metal Buddha donated by King Rama V. The second, in the shape of a many-armed elephant and with a water display, is called "Luang Phor Poo" and is near the main entrance. It is thought to house the protective spirit of the place (known as "Grandfather"), with students making daily offerings of flower garlands as a token of respect.
For over a century, Suankularb's alumni have played important social, political, governmental, military, and academic roles in Thailand. During its early days, English expatriates served as the board of directors, and made it possible for notable school leavers, such as MR Kukrit Pramoj, to continue their studies abroad at institutions such as Oxford University. Early alumni formed a major group of Thai scholars sent to study abroad yearly under the King's Scholarships, and later Thai government scholarships. Upon their return, they worked mostly in government agencies and academic institutions and helped in modernizing the country.
King Bhumibol Adulyadej gave Suankularb an award for being the best school in the country between 1973 and 1975. Students won first prize in the King's Scholarship and in the Mathematics Association of Thailand's quiz.
In 1981 a multi-purpose building and gymnasium known as Building Number Six was built to commemorate the school's centennial. It was opened by King Bhumibol Adulyadej on 30 July 1984. Every year on 29 August – the founding day of the school – all O.S.K ("Old Suankularb") students assemble in front of Building Six where they pay respects to the large statue of King Rama V there. An auditorium was built in 1995 and opened that year by Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. The teaching of science and technology has been a central policy of the school. The school possesses an extensive library, with some rare and valuable books donated by former Prime Minister Thanin Kraivixien.
Facts
- School Area: 4.6 acres (1.9 ha)
- School Abbreviation: S.K.
- Type of School: Government Boys' Secondary School (195 teachers and 3,918 students)
- School Motto: (Pali) Suvijāno bhavaṃ hoti, He who knows well will progress
School colours
- Pink, the colour for Tuesday, is the day King Chulalongkorn was born.
- Blue, the colour for Friday, is the day the school was created, and the day that Queen Siphatcharindra was born.
Alumni
Prime Ministers of Thailand
- Phraya Manopakorn Nititada (Kon Hutasingha)
- Tawee Boonyaket
- Mom Rajawongse Seni Pramoj
- Pridi Phanomyong or Luang Praditmanutham
- Maj. Gen. Mom Rajawongse Kukrit Pramoj
- Thanin Kraivichien
- General Prem Tinsulanonda
- General Surayud Chulanont
Supreme Commander of Royal Thai Armed Forces
- General Sunthorn Kongsompong
- General Mongkol Ampornpisit
- General Surayud Chulanont
- General Ruangroj Mahasaranon
Commander-in-Chief of Royal Thai Army
- General Prem Tinsulanonda
- General Surayud Chulanont
Others
- Bidyalongkorn
- Phrathepyanmahamuni
- Pin Malakul
- Panupong Pituksung
- Phon Sangsingkeo
- Somsak Jeamteerasakul (90)
- Newin Chidchob (90)
- Watana Muangsook (90)
- Toon Bodyslam (115)
- Godji Tachakorn Boonlupyanun (121)
- Tay Tawan Vihokratana (128)
- March Chutavuth Pattarakampol (129)
- Singto Prachaya Ruangroj (130)
- Gunsmile Chanagun Arpornsutinan (132)
- James Teeradon Supapunpinyo (133)
- Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree (134)
- Gulf Kanawut Traipipattanapong (134)
- Sky Wongravee Nateetorn (134)
- First Chalongrat (134)
- First Kanaphan Puitrakul (135)
- Boom Tharatorn Jantharaworakarn (135)
- Satang Kittiphop Sereevichayasawat (138)
- Ford Allan Asawasuebsakul (139)
- Hong Pichetpong Chiradatesakunvong (140)
- Barcode Tinnasit Isarapongporn (141)
- Noeul Nuttarat Tangwai
- Khunpol Pongpol Panyamit (140)
- Fong Patk Teeradejanon (142)
Traditions
Suankularb Wittayalai School has many traditional events., including La-on Day, Samarnmitr Day, and Chak-Yao Day.
On La-on day all Matayom 6 students welcome first-year students to the school. It contains around six stations that were created by each group of Matayom 6 students, and each station has a souvenir to give to Matayom 1 students. At the end of the day, Matayom 6 student bands play a concert.
On Samarnmitr Day students and alumni come to Suankularb Wittayalai School. There are booths from every class, souvenirs, a soccer match, a mini concert from band, and additional activities that change from year to year. In the evening is an activity called "SK Jazz", a performance by the school orchestra and teachers.
Chak-Yao Day is the final examination day of Matayom 6 students, their last day at the school. All Matayom 6 students come and dine together with their teachers. After the dinner each class of Matayom 6 sit together in a circle and make a short speech. At the end of the event they sing a "Chompoo-Fah ar lai" song together.
Other events include:
- Rub Kwan Se-Ma day (Thai: วันรับขวัญเสมา)
- Muthitachit day (Thai: วันมุทิตาจิต)
- Introducing Activity day (Thai: วันแนะนำกิจกรรม)
- Orientation Camp (Thai: เข้าค่ายปฐมนิเทศ)
Events
- Jaturamitr Samakkee Traditional football competition (with Debsirin School, Assumption College, and Bangkok Christian College, biannually)
- Suankularb Exhibition (every four years)
References
- "Executives PTT plc. |PTT". Archived from the original on 17 January 2010.
- "OSKNETWORK - ดร.ไพรินทร์ ชูโชติถาวร OSK89 นั่งซีอีโอ ปตท.คนใหม่". Archived from the original on 3 June 2011.
- ประวัติ "ไบร์ท วชิรวิชญ์" ทำความรู้จักนักแสดงดาวรุ่ง หนุ่มไทย-อเมริกัน จากรั้ว ม.กรุงเทพ. www.sanook.com/campus (in Thai). Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- Times, I. D. N.; Larasati, Laras. "10 Artis Thailand Lulusan Suankularb Wittayalai, Ada Bright dan Gulf". IDN Times (in Indonesian). Retrieved 26 April 2023.