IMPACT 37 by Concordian International School

Issue 37 of Impact, the Summer Issue for June 2023, closes out the 2022-2023 academic year at Concordian International School. Edited by Dessy Delevaux, it opens with the school community paying tribute to Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana on her birthday on June 2, 2023. The showcase section celebrates Thai music achievements: Grade 12 student Raiwin (Hui Hui) Sae Zhang, accepted to Northwestern University in the US, reflects on her sixteen-year journey, while Rika (G8), Don (G5) and Dol (G5) won medals at the Burapha Music Contest at Burapha University on April 8-9, 2023, with Rika earning silver for the Khim and Don and Dol earning gold for the Ranad-Ek.

The edition documents a return to full in-person activities after three years of Covid restrictions. The student-organized Zanook Fest, held April 4, 2023 and drawing over 500 attendees, raised more than 170,000 baht for charity, including over 80,000 baht for the Baan Dek Foundation through the Dunk Tank. Songkran was celebrated across Early Years, Primary and Secondary, where the Thai Department staged "The Legend of Siam." Career Day took place April 22, 2023 for Grades 9 to 12.

Academic showcases include the 9th annual PY Chinese Writing Competition (Grades 1-5), the 2023 PYP Exhibition by Grade 5 around UN Sustainable Development Goals, the MYP Design Exhibition, the Secondary Talent Show, the Chinese Speech Contest (33 registrants, 16 finalists), the second Speak! English public speaking competition, the Class of 2025 Grade 10 Personal Project Exhibition, the G12 IB Art Exhibition titled "Tourner dans le vide," and the choir and instrumental End of Year concerts. The K2 Walkathon raised 473,328 Thai Baht for Chonburi Hospital's pediatric department.

Concordian Dragons athletics had a strong year, with varsity boys football winning the AISAA League and Tournament and the 7th Annual SEAIS title, plus championships in table tennis, badminton and basketball. The issue also features G6-G10 service projects, the High School and Middle School Student Governments, family interviews, and the Class of 2023 University Acceptances List.