Wat Suthiwararam School

Wat Suthiwararam School
โรงเรียนวัดสุทธิวราราม

Pali: วิชฺชา วรํ ธนํ โหติ (Thai Script)
Pali: Vijjā Varaṃ Dhanaṃ Hoti (Roman Script)
Knowledge is the superb asset.
Location
Bangkok
Thailand
Coordinates 13°42′44.63″N 100°30′43.89″E / 13.7123972°N 100.5121917°E / 13.7123972; 100.5121917Coordinates: 13°42′44.63″N 100°30′43.89″E / 13.7123972°N 100.5121917°E / 13.7123972; 100.5121917
Information
Type Public secondary school
Established July 3, 1911 (1911-07-03)
Locale 252 Charoen Krung Road, Yannawa, Sathon District, Bangkok, 10120, Thailand
School board The Secondary Educational Service Area Office 2
School district The Secondary Educational Service Area 2
Authority Office of the Basic Education Commission
Oversight Ministry of Education
Director Sunanthawit Phloi-khao
Faculty 192
Grades 7–12 (Mathayom 1–6)
Gender Boys' School
Age range 12–19
Enrollment 3,520 (2011 academic year)
Language Thai, English, Chinese and French
Classrooms 72
Campus size approx. 2.25 acres
Campus type urban
School colour(s)               
Pink, White and Green
Mascot Lotus and Diamond
Nickname สิงห์สะพานปลา (Lion of Fish Market)
Alumni Prof. Prakob Hutasingh , Former Deputy President of the Privy Council of Thailand
Website www.suthi.ac.th

Wat Suthiwararam School (Thai: โรงเรียนวัดสุทธิวราราม; rtgs: Rongrian Wat Suthi Wararam, IPA: [rōːŋrīːən wát su.tʰi.wáʔraːraːm]) or, in brief, ST (Thai: ส.ธ.) is a state all-boys school in Sathon, Bangkok, Thailand, for Matthayom 1 through 6. It was named by King Vajiravudh and established on July 3, 1911. The School's area holds 5 rai, 2 ngan, 320 square metres (approx. 2.25 acres).[1]

History

Wat Suthiwararam School was established in 1911, Wat Suthiwararam School became the first school build by people and give to the government of King Vajiravudh, In first time this school name Wat Suthiwararam especial high school. In 1917, Wat Suthiwararam School the system was changed from the old school move to the Western. This school was for girls and name is Satri Si Suriyothai School. In 1989, the school created a Buddha statue name Luang Por Suthi Mongkolchai (Thai: หลวงพ่อสุทธิมงคลชัย)

In the present day, Wat Suthiwararam School was only for boys and secondary education about Mattayom 1 through 6. The school grounds are about 3 acres. It has 6 buildings and 72 rooms. The colors of the school are pink, white and green. A Lotus and diamonds are the symbol of the school.

Garuda royal scepter

In 1964 King Bhumibol Adulyadej have the royal remarks with Wat Suthiwararam 's marching band so good.

Honours

The school has received several awards, for example, Wat Suthiwararam 's marching band was the winner of 1999 World Championship for Marching Show Bands in Sydney, Australia and received the Champion highest score in Drum corps band category, Open, First division. Several Students participated and awarded in International Science Olympiads as follows

Notable alumni

Nearby Schools

References

  1. ↑ Basic Information of Wat Suthiwararam School Education Management Information System -- Office of the Basic Education Commission
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