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 School Owner:
Mrs. Sawaiwong Sooksri
(maiden name Srivardhana). Mrs.  Sooksri is in her nineties and no longer
takes an active part in the running of the school. Her
three daughters now run the school: Mrs. Sirisook Rongraung,
Mrs. Seesagoon Krishanachinda and Miss Ua-aree Sooksri.
School
Name: Sriwittayapaknam School.
"Sri" (pronounced "see") is the first
three letters of the owner's maiden name. It can also translate
as "good omen", "beauty" or "prosperity".
"Wittaya" translates as "knowledge".
"Paknam" is the name of the old part of our
city.
School
Nickname: There is another school
in Samut Prakan which was founded by Mrs. Sawaiwong's elder sister.
The first one is called Sriwittaya and our one is called Sriwittayapaknam.
To help differentiate between them, everyone refers to the schools
by their nicknames. The older school is called Srinok, which
means that on entering the city you will find this school first.
Our school nickname is Srinai, which means that our school can
be found further into the city.
Location: Sriwittayapaknam School is about 30 kilometres south
of Bangkok at the mouth of the Chao Phraya River. We
are in the city of Samut Prakan, which is in the province
of the same name. The area where we are is popularly
known as Paknam, which means "river mouth".
Samut Prakan is an industral city with many factories
in the area. Due to the close proximity to the Chao
Phraya River and the Gulf of Thailand fishing is an
important industry. Popular tourist attractions include
The Ancient City and the Crocodile Farm. Visit our Virtual
Tour of a Thai City which has several hundred photographs
taken by our students.
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A samlor driver at
the front of the school.
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Students playing a basketball
match in the playground.
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Chumphoo Panthip is our school
flower.
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School Population:
We have 1771 students ranging in age from 3 and a half
to fifteen (see comparison grade
chart). We also have 78 teachers and 48 kitchen
and ground staff.
School
Creed: Our academic record is strong,
we uphold good moral values, and we lead the way in seeking academic
excellence.
School
Motto: A trained person is an excellent
person.
School
colours: Sky blue and white
School birthday:
14th July
School dates:
There are two terms/semesters in one school year. There
are no mid-term breaks. Term One generally runs from
early May to mid-October. There is then a three week
break. Term Two runs from early November to mid March.
Then there is a two month break for the summer holidays.
Further information:
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