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Thailand
School Committee
The formation of a school committee in every schools
in Thailand is mandatory. The school committee
serves as an important link of the schools to
the community since its membership is composed
of representatives from the parents, the teachers,
community organizations, the school alumni, the
social rule organization, and religion organizers.
Parents’
club, composed of parents and teachers who volunteer
to help support school activities are also common
fixtures in Thai schools. These clubs regularly
hold meetings to find solutions to students’
problems and to exchange ideas about the school
curriculum, among others. Parents meet with teachers
once every semester to discuss the students’
emotional and spiritual development.
There
is an active exchange of services between the
school and the community. The school provides
training for parents, lends school facilities
for use in community functions, and serves as
a learning network. The community, on the other
hand, offers a learning resource to the school,
provides financial support, and donates materials
whenever needed. Every district is encouraged
to choose a dream school to develop. From this,
the collaboration between the school and the stakeholders
begin.
Mercy
Kindergarten System
The
Mercy Kindergarten System began in the 70’s
in the slums of Bangkok where pre-school education
is viewed as a luxury and therefore not necessary.
The idea of Mercy Kindergarten System is to make
the schools become the core of the community outreach.
The communities help construct and staff the schools
located in their neighborhoods. School fees are
waived for over 250 families who cannot afford
them. Through the efforts of the community members,
the kindergarten is also able to provide nourishing
lunches and snacks which greatly improve the attendance
and performance of students who may otherwise
leave school or perform badly because of hunger
and malnourishment.
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