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Revision as of 14:33, 4 November 2006 by 58.9.6.73 (talk) (→Traditions)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Suankularb Wittayalai School (Template:Lang-th, 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.
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, the knowledgeable one is the developed one.
- School Vision : "Broaden our vision to worldwide access, Strengthen our virtue, Enliven our spirit for science and technology"
School Emblem
A book, with a ruler, pen and pencil inserted in the book. On the cover of the book, is a royal headdress 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 bouguet 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"
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.
History
"Suan Kularb" 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. As a result of increasing numbers of students the school was moved from the Grand Palace grounds in 1893 and to its present site in 1910.
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. 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.
In 1981 a multi-purpose building and gymnasium was built to commemorate the school's centennial. It was opened by the present King, H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, on July 30, 1984. 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.
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
- Tanin Kraivixien
- General Prem Tinsulanonda
- General Surayud Chulanont
Traditions
- La-On day
- Samanmitr day
- Muthitachit day
- Chak Yao day