magic years yearbook 2013-2014

Yearbook 2013-2014

International Kindergarten YEARBO

OK 2013-2014

Magic Years International Kindergarten

59/307-308 Muangthong Thani,Chaengwattana Soi 29., T.klong glua, A.pakkred

Nonthaburi 11120 Thailand

Tel. +662 573 4597-8, 02 981 7770 Fax: +662 981 4232 email: [email protected]

website: www.magicyears.ac.th

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Dear Families and Friends,

Throughout this very exciting year,the overarching and driving force for our school community has been to uncover,understand, plan and make informed assessments that will support our children make connections with, and construct meaning about, what it really means to be an active learner living in the 21 Century.

During the many opportunities we have to observe our “Learners Constructing Meaning”,whether this be during explorations in the playground, homerooms, gym or snack sala, it is strongly evident that our children truly see themselves as respected learners, capable of taking ownership of their learning and can show this daily through actions and decision making. This is a sheer joy to watch and a real testament to the heart of humanity and the essence of what it means to experience anIB education.

We support the children in their quest for construction meaning “by drawing on their prior knowledge, by providing provocation through new experiences and by providing time and opportunity for reflection and consolidation.”(IBO,Making the PYP Happen,2009). This takes place through an inquiry process of asking questions, investigating, creating, discussing and reflecting. Children learn through play. The connection between play and constructing meaning is a key element in the children’s understanding and development.

The implementation of the PYP curriculum, how it is interpreted and what it looks like across all classes “emphasizes the active construction of meaning so that student’s learning will be purposeful” (IBO, Making the PYP Happen, 2009). In turn, this reflects the individual person they are,and have the right to be. At Magic Years, we believe that this is possible when we understand each child and value them for the unique contribution they bring to further enrich our community.

To truly encourage students to take responsibility for their learning we, as educators,need to know each of our unique learners. We need to plan programs so they have access to tools, strategies and teaching and learning styles that will best support their conceptual understandings.The need to value the individual learner, as well as reflect their unique life experiences, interests, families, cultures, languages, temperaments, along with highlighting the relevant learning styles,modalities, orientations and mindsets are embedded in our practice and balanced across all areas of learning, both inside and outside the classroom.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our Parent Working Group for their continuous hard work and support towards our community and the belief they have in our school vision. We would also like to thank our families, parents, teachers, staff and our children, for another excitingyear reflective of, new experiences, challenges, successes, goals and an understanding of what it means to be an internationally-minded person in the 21st Century. Our best wishes are with you all.

Sincerely,

The Pedagogical Leadership Team

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Letter from the Pedagogical Leadership Team

The Learner Profile Attributes Shared by Excellence Class Students

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Head Teacher : Ms. Pennee Head Teacher : Ms. Virag

Trust & Caring Class

Amara Bua Grace Thomas

I love running, jumping hammering, painting, cooking, crane spo�ing and exploring all the wonders that the world o�ers me. But the most of all-I love books. Having fun anytime, anywhere -this is me!

Edward Ronald Taweewinyutagun

Bertalan Ravasz

Edward is an explorer. He likes art, music and especially dancing. Edward is kind and likes feeding people.

Amara is always happy and ready to go to school..even at the weekend! In fact she is still talking about school before she goes to sleep. This says a lot about the nurturing environment, care and dedication that goes into each and every day in Trust and Caring. Thank you to Ms. Pennee, Ms. Jeab, Ms.Virag and of course P’ Noi, Amara loves you all.

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Chanatda Meesilp

Bhuchita Techakarin

Daddy’s li�le girl.

Miriam Valeri Miriam loves to go to Magic Years and experience new things, meet new friends and exert her independence. We are so proud that even at such a young age she is able to do so many things by herself.

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Yothada Moungsrichan

Happiness girl.

Bhusita Thongbenjamas So much fun being here with my brother, Keen. I love to listen to music, dancing and playing with �our.

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Panya Robyn Pike

Robyn, the independent observer. A supportive friend at school and the li�le boss at home!

Prai

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Natawat Ratanaprateepporn

Naveya Ngamwongwan

Sweet Rome is quite funny. If you want to know how, ask him to give you a “sweet smile”. It will make you smile too.

Hi, I’m Veeya, a cute, funny, friendly and talkative girl.

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“We must be able to catch the ball that the children throw us, and toss it back to them in a way that makes the children want to continue the game with us, developing perhaps other games as we go.” - Tizianna Filipini

Unit 1 : Our Wonderful World

Central Idea Inquiry Into :

Our social and emotional environment (families,friends,adults,routines)Interactions with our home and school environment How our separation journey unfolds

Attitudes SkillsCommunication skillsSelf-management skills

Learner ProfilesInquirer Communicator Reflective

Confidence Independence Curiosity

We connect and interact with our surroundings to better understand our world

Unit 2 : Myself ,Yourself and Ourselves

We connect and interact with our surroundings to better understand our world


Our physical, spiritual, social and emotional selfHow our interest and abilities inform our play choicesHow we choose to play with others

AttitudesCooperation Respect

Skills Social skills Self-management skills

Learner Profiles Caring Balanced Risk-taker

It is more than just playing or making a mess!

“Play is the highest form of research.” Albert Einstein

Yes, We are little but we can do so much more!

“Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.” Marie Curie

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Head Teacher : Ms. AnjanaHead Teacher : Ms. Zoe Co-Teacher : Ms. Pom

Pedagogical Intern : Ms.Katrine

Co-Teacher : Ms. Baibua

Assistant : P' NomAssistant : P' Sri

Joy & Confidence Class

Oranid Punwatanawit Aim loves going to school and she loves cooking class. She also enjoys eating especially cake, ice cream and candy. That’s why she is so sweet!

Thronsith Thanaboonyawat

Dhada Bhothisuwan Already 2 years and a half at

Magic Years. It’s always my favouriteplace. Still has many things to exploreand learn. Can’t wait to have more fun!

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Boon Boon is a very funny boy who enjoys exploring and �nding out new things. Boon Boon is a li�le joker and he loves everybody at Magic Years!

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Eline BaoAn De Bruyn

I enjoyed my year at Magic Yearsas much as a cup of strawberry ice cream! And that means a lot if youknow how much I love strawberry ice cream. Thank you all!

Aiyarin Sajara�anachote

This year, I-Oon gained a lot more con�dence. She has more friends and buddies,especially Pam and Aim.Singing and playground are her favourites.

Napawat Chawaldit

Eline

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Jate I really enjoy my time here at Magic Years.“

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Liam Brian Dobrowski

Wiji�ra Thanaboonyawat

Lisa Eamlumnow

Our wonderful Liam. Full of ideas, joy and newly discovered dance moves.

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Linge is a sweetheart. She loves to sing songs, dance and read stories. She is independent and open-minded to make friends with everyone.

I like to go to school… And I love my friends…

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Kitnapas Ratanaprateepporn

Lucas Tyler Lobland

Martin Samuel Archuleta

This year, Louvre’s favourite playground time is pushing his li�le brother in a car with his friends. He enjoys taking care of Nong Rome every day he comes to school. That’s him, sweet brother Louvre.

Lucas, you are an inquisitive, imaginative and a�ectionate boy. It is a joy and great privilege to be able to see the world through your eyes and explore it with you!

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This is my �rst time at Magic Years and I have to say it has been a good year here. I like playing with my friends inside and outside. So thank you Magic Yearsfor the experience.

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Paramita Sookdhramorn I love coming to school. I enjoyplaying with my teachers and friends.It has been a wonderful year!

Kavivat Ma�hew Vongkitbuncha Magic Years is so much fun!Every day is a new adventure!I love playing in the sand and seeing all the animals!

Kierna Megan Vongkitbuncha

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Phannarpath Thangtharnarkeat

Narisarakorn Chaipayom

Namo

Nate

Pam is an independent kid with a creative mind. She is a very lively and strong person. Smiley Pammie!

Nathan has really enjoyed his �rst year at school!“ “

Can be myself thoroughly. Knowing myself every moment more and more.

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Nathan Palma

Pam

Pannakrit Pipa�anasirikul

The crocodile hunter. The auto expert.

Pasu Boonananwong

Piper Margaret Day I’m always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it. I have been living my inner Picassothrough the opportunities Magic Years and Con�dence Class has provided for me this year.

Piper

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Wirojrat Ra�arangsi

Tarnthai Suppradit

Ji�iphat Vongpatarakul Tyke is a happy boy. He lovesTom & Jerry. He wants to go to school to meet and play with his friends every day. Magic Years is his favourite place.

Tarn is a big girl now. She can do anything by herself. She likes singing,dancing and dressing up like a princess. She loves going to school and play with her friends.

Tyke

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Unit 1 : Respected Learners

Central IdeaPersonal interests and experiences impact our learning

Inquiry Into :Exploring our personal interests Building connections between past and new experiences How this learning has influenced me

Curiosity Confidence

Thinking skills Self-management skills

InquirerReflective

Attitudes Skills Learner Profiles

Unit 2 : Natural Resources

Central Idea Inquiry Into : Natural resources found in our local environment Determining creative ways to explore natural resourceHow to work appropriately with natural resources

Respect Appreciation

Thinking skills Research skills

Attitudes Skills Learner Profiles ThinkerOpen-minded

Exploring the Earth’s resources helps us to understand our environment

Unit 3 : Balanced Communication

Central Idea Inquiry Into : Communication provides opportunities for us to interact with people

Ways in which we can communicate Choosing effective and appropriate forms of communicationInteracting with people

Cooperation Independence

Social skills Communication skills

Communicator Risk-taker


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Our Learning Journey

I was going to Kentucky, I was going to the fair I met a senorita with flowers in her hair Shake it baby. shake it baby, shake it all you can Shake it like a milk shake and drink it from a can. Round de do bop, round de do bop, Turn around and turn around And turn until you stop!

Head Teacher : Ms. Che'te Pedagogical Intern: Ms. Nuunu

Co-Teacher : Ms. Ae Co-Teacher : Ms. Golf

Head Teacher : Ms. Neha

Assistant : P' Bua

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Peace & Unity Class

Adaaran Wongwan

Andrew James Soule Andy has loved learning, growing, and making friends at Magic Years. Some of his favorite things are listening to stories,playing with cars and planes, being silly with his big sister, and having fun on the playground.Thank you to everyone at Magic Years for helping make Andy's year so wonderful!

Avi Ann Rubin

This is Acars’ second year in this school. I can see he grows up day by day. He has more con�dence, and he is very happy.

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Avi Ann rises and shines each day, cheering...Time to explore Magic learning!

She loves animals, especially catsWhen you don't see her with a bookYou might �nd her happily hanging upside down from a tree, like a batFriends surround her, she is the life of the party and she keeps the party going even when it's too hot.

אבי מקיצה כל בוקר בקפיצה צוהלת ושמחה לקראת גן הקסמים והלמידה

בעיקר לחתולים, אהבתה לחיות הולכת וגוברת

,וכשלא קוראת סיפור נמצא אותה מטפסת כמו קופיף על עצים

!אין דום, חברים סביב לה בתנועה .המסיבה גם בשיא החום רוצה להמשיך

Acars

Leartvong Tangvongleart

Aydan Ebisu Meisner Snook

Panisara Ruamsuke

Ayden Ebisu- this year you kept us all busy answering your endless questions. What is that made of ? Why is it that way?You have developed strong relationships with your friends, classmates and teachers.Thank you Magic Years for being a magical place to grow!

I can see the happiness in his eyes. He tells me about his friends, his teachers and the fun things to do at school. That’s enough for me.

Every day is beautiful ...Every friend is meaningful ...Every learning is joyful ...What 's a life Beau.

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This is Ink's third year at Magic Years now. This year he had shown tremendous improvements in his command of English. Ink loves going to school very much. He especially loves swimming and taekwondo classes as he gets to play with his friends.

Being to express myself is a great opportunity to learn.

Helene Kroken Lian

Indaree Warunchaichana

Rachamongol Chayapirad

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Helen is a thinker with a sparkle in her eyes. Herfavourite activities are swimming and ballet. She loves the color orange and wants to draw houseswhen she grows up.

Indy

Ink

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Christian Carith Nordqvist

At school Christian likes to bike especially now when he has learned to ride a two wheeler. He enjoys playing and learning with his friends. He also likes construction.

Fride Kroken Lian

Fride is a happy girl full of joy and laughter. She loves music and dancing and she wants tobecome a doctor-like Doc McStu�ns.

Ciara Caritha Nordqvist

Ciara likes going to school and playing with her friends. She likes the monkey bar a lot and she also likes to read books.

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Iris Zahira Fahmi Daddy’s li�le princess. It’aime you.

Jack Taiga Dunn

Prawpitra Kowi�eerapong

Jack loves Magic Years. He really enjoys running around the playground with his friends,reading books with his teachers, jumping on the trampoline,feeding the goats and more! He grewup and learnt a lot in Unity class.

I love to sing and dance. I have a lot of friends in Magic Years.

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Never outgrow your inner Super Hero!

Nu�hakorn Poksawat

I like to play outdoor sports and being happy.

Jessie Jokhani Jessie is the princess of the house.She is also the pop star. Her love of music and learning is wonderful, her growth is fantastic. Right now she is Anna while Jenna is Elsa so our house is completely frozen.

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Keen

I am a big boy now! I play basketball a lot. I wish I can be a star!

Naiyana Anais Vaughan

Owain Daichi Jessee

Naiyana loves being at school and being involved in activities with others. She talksoften about her wonderful teachers-it’s obvious she thinks the world of them.Thankyou for being great role models!

Owain loves playing soccer, running, swimming, playing with friends and so many other things about Magic Years. Thank you to everyone at Magic Years for making school so fun!

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Pakakorn Thienthong

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Na�haree Tanwongsval

Pongkhun Thongkum

Serhan Unver Stegman

Ploy loves school because school is such a fun and happy place for her.

I learnt a lot about many things like friends and di�erent kinds of food. I help my mom taking care ofmy li�le brother sometimes.

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Bit by bit, I'm ge�ing be�er, li�leby li�le,I'm moving right along..learning how to sing my song!

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Sean Terdprisant

Vishal Jacob Mathew

I can control myself.

This is Sean’s second year at Magic Years. He had a very good time here.

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Vishal

“If we believe that children possess their own theories, interpretations and questions, and that they are co-protagonists in their knowledge-buildingprocesses, then the most important verb in educational practice is no longer to talk, to explain, to transmit, but to listen.”

- Carla Rinaldi

Unit 1 : Open Minded Relationships

Central Idea


Relationships with others enrich our lives and require nurturing to develop

Importance of building relationships with othersDeveloping new relationshipsHow relationships impact our lives

Social skillsSelf-management skills

CaringPrincipled Communicator

EmpathyRespectTolerance

Inquiry Into :

Unit 2 : Changing Materials



Understanding materials determines how people use them

The behaviors and uses of materialsChanging properties of materialsManipulation of materials for new purposes

CooperationEnthusiasmCuriosity

Thinking skills Research skills

InquirerThinkerOpen-minded

Unit 3 : Tools & Machines



People use tools and machinesto help them with their work

Meaningful tools and machinesChoosing tools and machines in order to achieve goalsHow goals were achieved

AppreciationIndependenceCommitment

Self-management skills

Thinking skills PrincipledKnowledgeableRisk-taker

Unit 4 : Reflective Stories



Stories can support out thinking and challenge our views

The roles stories play in our livesThe relationship between stories and thinkingHow stories have influenced our thinking

ConfidenceIntegrityCreativity

Social skills

Communication skills BalancedCommunicatorReflective

What do you like about school?

I like the slide. –PloyI like to play in the playground and farm with daddy. –Avi

I like book centers time. –AcarsI like the airplanes in the block center. –Aydan

I like the piggies. –JackI like the reading log. –Naiyana

I like centers time. –InkI love the goats. –Ciara

I like the McQueen book. –ChristianI like the playdough center. –Jessie

I like Thai class. –IndyI like the playground. –Korn

Chao Sua likes gym. –Chao Sua

“I like toys.” – Fride“I like a book.” – Beau

“I like playing at centers.” – Andy“I like riding the bike.” – Vishal

“I like centers.” – Owain“Playground.” – Helene

“Play basketball.” – Korn“I like ice-cream.” – Putter“I love princess.” – Jaisai“I like play babies.” – Iris

“I like to play with my friends.” – Sean

We LOVE to sing along to this song with the actions!

What Do You Like About School?

Round and round and round we go Sometimes high And sometimes low

Here we all go fiddle, diddle, dee Chicka boom , chicka boom 1-2-3

Assistant : P' BoomHead Teacher : Ms. Pin Co-Teacher : Ms. Aor

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Creativity Class

Alana Suriwipa Leong

Rawichapak Tongpaiboon

Another year has passed and I have grown into a be�er person thanks to Ms. Pin and Magic Years. I love playing with my friends and sharing my experiences with my family. I look forward to the next year. Love and aloha, Alana

I like to play playdough with my friends. I love to go to school to share my good times with my teachers and my classmates. My favourite thing in Magic Years is the playground.

Emily Ramona Penland

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Bas has grown a lot over this year. He enjoys reading and swimming.

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Humza Saleem Akbar

Karthik Ramachandran

Marcello Valeri

Me and my friends really enjoy every class here.

Marcello has matured and developed remar kably this past year in Creativity. He loves his friends and knows all of their names. He loves art,woodwork and taekwondo.

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Marcello

Karthik is a very cute, con�dent, caring and the most funniest boy, who has been growing up much be�er and be�er in every class of Magic Years.The two things he loves the most are cars and Magic Years.

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Nadia Kri�ika Heng

I like to draw pictures of my family.

Woraprach Chuen-im This year I love writing and reading. I can ride a two-wheel bike. l am happy at Magic Years.

Wachirawit Su�ichupaiboon

Poon Poon

Orca

Nadia

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Rhiannon Mae Jones Rihannon has been so happy at school every day. She loves playing with her friendsand learning from her teachers. We are very proud of her!

Pirompat Leng-ee

Shiek always has fun at school. He loves to play with his friends.

Tongthai Suppradit

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“ Tong loves everything about aircrafts. He wants to be a pilot and a soldier when he grows up. He enjoys going to school and play with his friends every day. He loves Ms.Pin, Ms. Aor and P’Boom so much.

Vincent Bao Lam De Bruyn

This year I discovered the wonderful worlds of soccer, words, and creativity! The friends in my class are the best, and so are my teachers!

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“The child starting kindergarten this fall will graduate in the third decade of the 21st century. All we can know about the world she will step into is that it will have challenges and opportunities beyond what we can imagine today, problems and possibilities that will demand creativity and ingenuity, responsibility and compassion. Whether this year’s kindergarten student will merely survive or positively thrive in the decades to come depends in large measure on the experiences she has in school. Those experiences will be shaped by adults, by peers, and ultimately by the places, by the physical environments where she does her learning. United in the conviction that environment is our children’s third teacher, we can begin a new a vital mission: designing today’s schools for tomorrow’s world.”

-The Third Teacher, 79 Ways You Can Design to Transform Teaching & Learning, Cannon Design + VS Furniture + Bruce Mau Design, 2010, New York, USA

Unit 1 : Caring for Living Things



Living things have certain requirementsin order to live, grow and stay healthy

Characteristics of living thingsFactors necessary for life cycles to be successfulOur responsibility for the well-being of living things

AppreciationCommitmentEmpathyIndependence


ThinkersKnowledgeableCaring Balanced



Unit 2 : Passionate Communicators

Sharing our feelings and ideas drives us to develop effective ways to communicate

Ways in which we express our feelings and ideasSharing our feelings and ideasCommunicating our thoughts successfully

ConfidenceEmpathyRespectIntegrity

Communication skills CommunicatorRisk-takerReflective


Attitudes Skills Learner Profiles PrincipledCaringBalanced

We use play to make meaningful connectionsand come to new understandings in our lives

The role of play in our livesSharing experiences through playNew understandings

Social skills Self-management skills

CooperationEnthusiasmToleranceCreativity

Unit 3 : Play

Unit 4 : Air


Attitudes Skills Learner Profiles InquirerOpen-mindedPrincipled

Research skillsThinking skills

CuriosityToleranceCreativity

Air has many properties which we observe and use

Using air our daily livesThe properties of air Finding out more about air through scientific processes

Atlas of Space

CAT the CAT Who Is That? By Mo Willems

Morning Meeting Routine

1.Good Morning Song 2.Classroom Helper & Environmentalist 3.Calendar 4.Math Monster 5.News to Share

Favorite Songs

Living in the Moment by Jason Mraz

If this life is one act Why do we lay all these traps We put them right in our path When we just wanna be free.

I will not waste my days Making up all kinds of ways To worry 'bout all the things That will not happen to me.

So I just let go Of what I know I don't know And I know I only do this by Living in the moment Living my life Easy and breezy With peace in my mind With peace in my heart With peace in my soul Wherever I'm going I'm already home Living in the moment.

Solar System Song by KidsTV123

Rise and Shine by Dr.Jean

Favorite BooksOur Reflective Journey

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Assistant : P' BoomHead Teacher : Ms. Megan Co- Teacher : Ms. Naynay

Excellence Class

Adam Jacques Fahmi Adam,when you grow up,you want to be a football player, a baby si�er and build buildings. Keep on dreaming and never give up!

Chijutha Thangthanarkeat

Anya Tanpin Sumetanon

Anya is the joy of our family. She loves horses,the beaches, and most of all her family. She will greatly miss Magic Years, her friends, her teachers and everyone.

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Marissa Ray Archuleta To all my teachers who helped me get through this year, I just want to say thank you for all the fun and good times we had.

Nikhil Abraham Mathew

Magic Years, I love you.

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Things that move on wheels, cars, trucks, the school van thrill Keshav. Learning and playing with the Magic Years community has been the best experience for him.

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Marissa

Nikhil

Palm Sawangrut

Pimpicha Charoensak

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This year Palm is so proud of himself helping his friends. He loves his green taekwondo belt his writing, and most of all he loves Ms. Megan.

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My name is Peak. I like to go to school.

Palm

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Pran Eamlumnow

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Varis Muangman I love to go to school. I love to play in the playground with my friends.I like to learn about things around me.

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He has high self-con�dence like a leader. He is creative, assertive, kind and loves all of his friends but he still has a lack of discipline.

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Tar

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“We value space because of its power to organise, promote pleasant relationships among young people of di�erent ages, create a handsome environment, provide changes, promote choices and activity, and its potential for sparking all kinds of social, a�ective, and cognitive learning. All of this contributes to a sense of wellbeing and security in children. We also think that the space has to be a sort of aquarium that mirrors the ideas, values, a�itudes and cultures of the people who come to live within it. “

- Malaguzzi-The Hundred Languages of Children

Unit 1 : Passionate Communicators

Sharing our feelings and ideas drives us to develop effective ways to communicate



Ways in which we express our feelings and ideas Sharing our feelings and ideasCommunicating our thoughts successfully

Confidence EmpathyRespect

Communication skills Communicator Risk-takerReflective

Unit 2 : Caring for Living Things



Living things have certain requirements in order to livegrow and stay healthy

Characteristics of living thingsFactors necessary for life cycles to be successfulOur responsibility for the well-being of living things

Appreciation Empathy Commitment

Thinking skills ThinkerCaring BalancedKnowledgeable

Unit 3 : Journeys



Journeys provide experiencesthat lead to new opportunities

Purposes of journeys that people makePlanning a journey to achieve the intended goalThe impact a journey has on our lives

AppreciationRespectCuriosityTolerance

Social skillsResearch skills

InquirerThinkerOpen-minded

Unit 4 : Play

Central Idea Inquiry Into : We use play to make meaningful connections and come to new understandings in our lives

The role of play in our livesSharing experiences through playNew understandings

Attitudes Skills Learner Profiles CreativityCooperation Enthusiasm


Balanced Communicator Reflective

Unit 5 : Air

Central Idea Inquiry Into : Air has many properties which we observe and use

Using air in our daily livesThe properties of air Finding out more about air through scientific processes

Attitudes Skills Learner Profiles AppreciationCuriosity

Thinking skillsResearch skills

InquirerThinkerKnowledgeableReflective

Unit 6 : Cooperative Communities



Communities provide servicesto meet people needs

Services in our communitiesThe ways in which these workServices that support us

CommitmentCooperationEmpathyIntegrity

Research skills Communication skills

PrincipledReflectiveKnowledgeableCommunicator

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The paper bag princessMemorable Song:

Jazzy Friend (Insert Childs Name),(Insert Childs Name)! Your name is jazzy!

It has _____ letters.

Oh, how snazzy!

It begins with ____.

That’s a fact.

Just like (Something starting with same letter)

Imagine that!

It has (Last letter in name) at the very end.

It’s a jazzy name for a jazzy friend!

Charlie and the chocolate factory


Grade 1 Class

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Head Teacher : Mr. Allen Co-Teacher : Ms. Jacky Assistant : P’ Poo

Thanat Ruamsuke

Catherine Phatcharisa Hodgson

Justin Kyle Epper

Justin is always fascinated with planes and one day he wouldlike to �y them out.

I love Magic Years.It helps me to learn.

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Catherine

Justin

Think happy...Be happy...Live happy...THAT'S ME!

Catherine Phatcharisa Hodgson

Phakreema Orprasirth

Vannarat Su�ichupaiboon

Deeravat Jangbumrung

Notch is a lovely kid. He loves helping his family and friends. Also he is a caring and responsible one!!! Notch loves playing games and all kinds of digital gadgetswhen he has free times. Moreover he would love to go to the beach almost every month. Way to go boy!

Mola loves to sing and dance. She can sing all day. She wants to be a singer one day.

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Nene loves drawing a picture.She wants to be an artist.“ “

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Nene

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Taiyara Jade Padeski

Carl Sebastian Nordqvist

Sebastian really enjoys Grade 1 and is learning a lot. He enjoys reading, writing and math. He also enjoys playing card and board games and to play with his friends.

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Taiyara is proud to be a part of the very �rst Grade 1 class at Magic Years. She is really happy to have shared this experience with her best friends and great teachers.

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Taiyara

“Children and adults together become collaborators as they discover, collect, sort, arrange, experiment, create, construct, and think with materials. The goal is to allow children to become �uent with materials – as if materials were a language.”

- Cathy Weisman Topal and Lella Gandini

Unit 1 : Living Collaboratively



Rules and routines impact on how people love,work and play

Rules and routines in our livesNeeds that will support the successful living,work and playReaching a common agreement

Empathy Independence Cooperation

Thinking skills Social skills Communication skills Self-management skills

PrincipledCaring Communicator Risk-taker

Unit 2 : Structures and Designs



The design and building of structuresis dependent upon the needs of the society

Classifying structures found in our local community Evolving needs of structures and designs within the local communityEvidence of how the building of a new structure has impacted on the local community

Appreciation Creativity RespectCooperation Tolerance

Thinking skills Communication skillsResearch skills

Thinker Knowledgable Open-minded Reflective

Unit 3 : Power of Imagination

Imagination is a powerful tool forextending our ability to think, create, and express ourselves



Understanding our imaginationsHow imaginations are connected to thinking and creatingExpressing our imaginative thinking with others

Confidence Creativity Commitment Curiosity

Thinking skills Research skills Communication skills

Inquirer KnowledgableCommunicator

Unit 4 : Wellbeing

Individual choices caninfluence our wellbeing



An active lifestyleStaying healthyPersonal safety

BalancedOpen-minded Reflective

AppreciationConfidence RespectCuriosityIntegrity




Unit 5 : Family Histories

Artifacts and personal stories connect us to the past, present and future

Our personal and family history Evidence that informs us of our historiesSimilarities among generations of families

Creativity IndependenceRespectCooperation Curiosity

Social skills Communication skills Research skills

Inquirer KnowledgableCommunicatorReflective



Unit 6 : Our Changing Earth

The natural features of the Earth have formed and changed over time

Formation of the Earth’s natural featuresThe Earth’s changesUnderstanding the past in order to predict the future

AppreciationRespect Commitment CuriosityEnthusiasm

Thinking skillsResearch skillsCommunication skills

Caring Knowledgable Communicator Inquirer

Reflecting on our learning journey the we talked about what we learned in Grade 1, and recalled how we first established the roots of community in our first unit of inquiry – Living Collaboratively. Then we shared thoughts on how we have grown as learners since establishing these roots. Based on our discussion, each child developed an important piece of advice to return Magic Years studentsand to prospective students who will begin a new journey at the school next year. “Pay attention when your friend is talking!” “Remember to clean up!” – Taiyara “Cooperate with each other! For example, in a fire line. A fire line is when there is a fire, and when we go get water alone, we will be tired. Instead we can line up together and pass the water to the person that pours water to the fire.” - Nene “We help clean up together.” – Notch “Be nice to our friends!” – Catherine “Make your friends happy by helping them!” – Bay “Listen when your friend is talking to you!” – Justin “Sit ‘criss cross apple sauce’ or with your knees tucked in when it is circle time!” – Mola “Be polite!” – Sebastian “Be open-minded if somebody challenge you by asked you to do a hard thing!” - Ms. Jacky “Abide by the Three secretes to Grade 1 (and in life): 1. Make a good choice!; 2. Stay involved!; 3. Remember to clean up!” - Mr. Allen


1. Ms. Khanum 2. Mr. Rahul 3. Ms. Cassie 4. Ms. Virag 5. Ms. Anne 6. Ms. Nee 7. Ms. Honey (Nurse) 8. Ms. Jess (Library Media) 9. Ms. Bee (Thai) 10. Mr. Chairat (PE) 11. Mr. Direk (Art) 12. Ms. Note (Ballet) 13. Mr. Michael (Taekwondo) 14. Ms. Nance (Music)

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School Staff and Special Teachers

From left to right P' Cat, P' Ong, P' Somsak, P' Boontham, P' Mac, P' Nikom, P' Jack P' Boom, P’ Nom, P’ Wan, P’ Bua, P’ Noknoi, P’ Poo, P’ Noi, P’ Sri

Back to School Night

September

Loy Krathong

November

International Day

November

Mid- Year Celebration

December

Sports Day Sports Day January

Book Week Book Week March

Songkran April

Earth Week April

“ Thanks for a great year! We look forward to be a part of Magic Years for many more to come.” Love Valeri – Biagnasca family

Archuleta FamilySanukMiss Bhuchita Techakarin

Special Thanks to

Diya Supanpong Trust&Caring