12 PRACHA UTHIT YEARBOOK <strong>2021</strong>-<strong>2022</strong>
PRINCIPAL OF NK SECTION MESSAGE “The highest result of education is tolerance.” Hellen Keller Last academic year, my message was a quote by Malcolm X. Today, I am reminded of another quote by the same leader, “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” Malcolm X In the past 2 years, all of us have seen changes that we never expected or experienced. The whole world was unprepared for the changes that the p<strong>and</strong>emic has brought about in the lives of people, in businesses, in education <strong>and</strong> all other aspects of our lives. In some way or the other, we are still adjusting to these changes. Looking back at the quote, I am reminded about how true it is that education is the passport to the future; it is the only constant in this unpredictable world <strong>and</strong> it is truly the biggest gift we can give our children today. Regardless of how high or low the waves of change are, with a strong foundation in education <strong>and</strong> necessary lifeskills, our children will be able to overcome the obstacles that come their way. It is this constant that we strive to give our children every single day at school whether learning has been in-person or online. This effort is not without its challenges. We can see that our emphasis on making our students knowledgeable, responsible, independent, respectful <strong>and</strong> resilient is now being tested. Each day, we are faced with challenges of Home based learning <strong>and</strong> how to best teach the students online trying to instill an open-mindedness in our students to this new medium of learning. They’ve pleasantly surprised us all. Their independence in using technology, their respect for the teacher’s time <strong>and</strong> for learning, their responsibility to show up on time <strong>and</strong> be present <strong>and</strong> complete their assignments <strong>and</strong> their resilience to be in front of the screen <strong>and</strong> try to focus has been evident. Students of SISB have shone through <strong>and</strong> have come out on the other side of this set-back more skilled, more resilient <strong>and</strong> more equipped to face the next steps in their learning journey than ever before. Schools have a duty to provide education to students to teach them to walk into the future equipped with the most powerful tool in the world, knowledge. With this tool, every child will be able to embrace <strong>and</strong> adapt to change <strong>and</strong> surge forward with strength in light of all challenges. As a Principal, Executive Principal of the <strong>Nursery</strong> <strong>Kindergarten</strong> <strong>and</strong> Head of School, I dream to see my students become successful in their lives, as individuals who will continuously seek knowledge independently to excel, live their lives respecting others <strong>and</strong> themselves, being responsible contributing adults <strong>and</strong> develop resilience to challenges, building character <strong>and</strong> strength. Life is not predictable, nor does it come with guarantees. Circumstances may force us time <strong>and</strong> time again to rethink our ways of life, our values, our contribution to our world <strong>and</strong> others as it has with the COVID 19 p<strong>and</strong>emic that has rocked the world. We had to take a 360 degree view of ourselves <strong>and</strong> make the necessary changes in order to continue as people of the world. We now not only know, but have proof that only together, we can make this world a better place <strong>and</strong> that is what we will teach our children everyday. The education journey of our students is dependent on the successful collaboration between home <strong>and</strong> school. Without the partnership of our parents <strong>and</strong> our community, we cannot strive for excellence for our students. By entrusting SISB to nurture scholars, leaders <strong>and</strong> global citizens we work together to create a better world for our children. Ms. Narisa Lertnamwongwan Principal , <strong>Nursery</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Kindergarten</strong>, <strong>Pracha</strong> <strong>Uthit</strong> Campus Executive Principal <strong>Nursery</strong> <strong>Kindergarten</strong> PU, SV, TR, CM Head of School, Thonburi Campus NURSERY AND KINDERGARTEN 13