Samakkhi Witthayakhom School

Samakkhi Witthayakhom School
โรงเรียนสามัคคีวิทยาคม
Building 1, administrative offices, built during WWII
Location
Map
159, Thanon Banphaprakan, Tambon Wiang, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Changwat Chiang Rai

57000

Thailand
Coordinates19°54′24″N 99°49′38″E / 19.90667°N 99.82722°E / 19.90667; 99.82722
Information
School typeNational budget, Public school
MottoBalaṃ saṅghassa sāmaggī
(Unity is strength)
Religious affiliationBuddhism
Established1908
FounderPhraya Si Suriyaratchawaranuwat (Suk Ditsayabut), Governor of Chiang Rai
StatusState agency with
juristic personality
OversightOffice of the Basic Education Commission,
Ministry of Education
School code1008570101 (present)
08570101 (previous)
DirectorKanet Pongsuwan[1]
Staff400
Faculty8
Teaching staff250
Grades7-12
GenderCo-educational
Age range12-19
Enrollment4,000
LanguageThai, English, French, Japanese, Chinese, Korean
Hours in school day10
Classrooms100
Colours  White and
  Blue
SloganBe the finest education, the best comportment and the most excellent development
SongMarch of Samakkhi Witthayakhom School
National ranking22 (out of 200) (2007)[2]
Budget190,341,710,300 baht (FY2008)
WebsiteSamakkhi.ac.th

Samakkhi Witthayakhom School (SWK; Thai: ส.ว.ค.) (Thai: โรงเรียนสามัคคีวิทยาคม; RTGS: Rong Rian Samakkhi Witthayakhom; Thai pronunciation: [rōːŋrīːən sǎːmákkʰīː wíttʰājāːkʰōm]), or formerly, Samakkhi Witthayakhom Chiang Rai Provincial School (Thai: โรงเรียนประจำจังหวัดเชียงรายสามัคคีวิทยาคม; RTGS: Rong Rian Pracham Changwat Chiang Rai Samakkhi Witthayakhom), is a public high school in Chiang Rai Province, the northernmost province of Thailand.

Established by Chiang Rai Governor Phraya Si Suriyaratchawaranuwat (Suk Ditsayabut) in 1908, it is the twenty-second oldest public high school of the country, the fourth oldest of the northern Thailand and the oldest in Chiang Rai Province.[3][4] The school celebrated its centenary in 2008.

The school is a state provincial agency with juristic personality, subsidiary to the Office of Chiang Rai Educational Area 1, the Office of Basic Education Commission, the Ministry of Education, respectively.[5]

History

The school dates to 1908. Its name was shortened to "Samakkhi Witthayakhom", meaning the "academic institute established by unanimity". At that time, the school was housed in the foothills of Wat Ngam Mueang, and only grade 4 to grade 6 was offered, extended to grade 9 in 1917.

In 1924, due to site limitations, Chiang Rai Governor Phraya Ratchadetdamrong (Phon Sarutanon) ordered that SWK classes be consolidated to grades 4–6 and grades 7–9. The younger grades moved to Wat Ming Mueang as an interim solution. Grades 7-9 were moved to Wat Chet Yot. The governor also raised funds to establish permanent office space for school administration.

In 1927, CR educational officer Luang Kittiwat granted governmental funds to the school to cover office construction costs. Grades 4–7 were pulled out of the school to become a new school entitled "Damrong Rat Songkhro School". SWK extended its offerings to Grade 12. Owing to construction delays, SWK acting Director Khuang Sukhontharot and CR educational officer Boonsing Boonkham disbursed 350 baht to purchase a six-rai estate at Wat San Pa Daeng from the American missionary Ray W. Battelle, and further adjacent estates amounting to about one plaeng (Thai measurement unit). Land and money were donated to the school by the government, public servants, and aristocrats, including, among others, physician and former Minister of Public Health, Sem Phringphuangkaeo, and 600 million baht from the Council of Ministers.

A panel was set up by CR Administration to supervise construction, with Boonsing Boonkham as chair. The panel hired a Chinese construction company. On 2 March 1937, a ceremony was held to lay the cornerstone for the permanent office. On 11 February of the following year CR Governor Phra Phanom Nakharanurak (Hokkai Phisanlabut) presided over the inauguration of the main building.

Upon completion of construction, the Council of SWK Government Teachers resolved in 1940 to use the school flag and anthem. The abbreviation "SWK" and the motto Balaṃ saṅghassa sāmaggī ("unity is strength") were also officially invented and declared. Following that, many buildings were installed at the school to serve public needs.

In 1993 female students were accepted by SWK for the first time. The Regional Scientific and Technological Education Centre was opened at the school. The Regional Arts Centre was also opened in 2002, followed by advent of the "English Programme" for grade 7–9, as well as Thailand's Self English Access Centre under the patronage of the World Bank, the "Buddhist School" Project, and the "Technological School" project.

Due to increases in enrolment the government announced, in 1994, the opening of a branch of SWK to be known as "Samakkhi Witthayakhom School 2".

The school celebrated its centennial in 2007. The celebration was held under the banner, "Uniting Hearts, Uniting Wills, the Centenary of Samakkhi Witthayakhom School 2008". The Centenary Building, opened in May 2007, was given the name "King's 80th Birthday Anniversary Commemorative Building" by Bhumibol Adulyadej — presided over by Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.

Symbols

Phra Phutthamani Maitri Rattana

The school motto is: Balaṃ saṅghassa sāmaggī (Pāḷī) or "Unity is strength". Its slogan is: "The finest education, the best comportment, and the most excellent development".

The school anthem is March of Samakkhi Witthayakhom, composed by the Council of Teaching Staffs of the school in 1940 for use in cheering sport competitions.[6] The march lyrics invite people to come join the school's sport competitions, as well as call for unity and perseverance among the competitors.

Seal: The seal of the school is composed of a strand tightly roped in the figure of the abbreviated school title in Thai, "ส.ว.ค.", as a symbol of unity. Under the strand lie the clouds representing respectfulness. Upon the strand, there is the royal insignia with glorious light, as a sign of illumination. And beneath the strand is the establishment year in Buddhist Era and the ribbon with the school motto.

Building 1

Awards

  • 1990 Royal Best Secondary School Award, granted by Bhumibol Adulyadej's daughter Maha Chakri Sirindhorn at Dusitalaya Hall, Chitralada Palace, Bangkok, 20 May 1991, for extensively pursuing the public advancement
  • "Best Classroom Advancement School" Reward granted by CR Educational Office in 1996
  • "Best School for Educational Reform" Reward from CR Governor in 2001
  • "Best Curricular Arrangement School" Award from the Government in 2002
  • "Best Buddhist Development and Support School" Award from the Office of National Buddhism in 2004
  • "Example School for Democratic Development" Award from Privy Councillor Prof Kasem Watthanachai in 2005.

Administrators

No. Name Years in office[7]
Principals
1. Vice Grand Secretary Chit 1914–1916
2. Vice Grand Secretary Pui Yuwawan 1916–1922
3. Vice Grand Secretary Chuea Kusonlawong 1922–1925
4. Vice Grand Secretary Amnuai Makhatsathian 1925–1927
5. Vice Grand Secretary Khun Minanan 1927-1929 (First period)
1930-1932 (Second period)
6. Vice Grand Secretary Dai Buranakon 1929–1932
7. Vice Grand Secretary Inthrathat Sirorot 1932–1935
Headmasters
8. Khuang Sukhonthasan 1935–1938
9. Uthit Patchimaphirom 1938–1941
10. Sophit Sukkasem 1941–1953
11. Prasit Thanapanyo 1953–1962
12. Muan Thanachaikhan 1962–1969
13. Banchong Phongsat 1969–1977
Directors
14. Somsak Sisuwan 1977–1984
15. Prasit Saenchai 1984–1987
16. Arun Asa 1987–1989
17. Bunsong Chailam 1989–1994
18. Thara Chatuprayun 1994–2000
19. Kittichot Hoiyiphu 2000-2004 (First period)
2004-9 January 2007 (Second period)
20. Pricha Phuanukunnon 10 January 2007 – 25 January 2008[8]
21. Kittichai Thongpanya
(Director ad interim) 		26 January 2008 – 30 June 2008
22. Thawisak Phiphatthanasak 1 July 2008 – 30 September 2010
23. Yutthasak Supphaphatthrayut
(Director ad interim) 		1 October 2010 – 23 December 2010
24. Prasoet Kanthawang 24 December 2010 – 30 September 2015
25. Tawat Chumchob 21 October 2015 – 30 September 2018
26. Adul Nanbancha 22 October 2018 – 30 September 2019
27. Kanet Pongsuwan 1 November 2019 – present

Notable alumni

Footnotes

  1. ^ "Administration & Structure". Samakkhiwitthayakhom School. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  2. ^ Siam Zone: Web Board: -*-200 อันดับโรงเรียนเก่งที่สุดในไทยปี 2550
  3. ^ พัฒนาการทางด้านการศึกษาของเชียงราย, ม.ป.ป.: ออนไลน์.
  4. ^ ประวัติโรงเรียนสามัคคีวิทยาคม, ม.ป.ป.: ออนไลน์.
  5. ^ พระราชบัญญัติระเบียบบริหารราชการกระทรวงศึกษาธิการ พ.ศ. 2546

    "มาตรา 34 ให้จัดระเบียบบริหารราชการของเขตพื้นที่การศึกษา ดังนี้
    (1) สำนักงานเขตพื้นที่การศึกษา
    (2) สถานศึกษาที่จัดการศึกษาขั้นพื้นฐานหรือส่วนราชการที่เรียกชื่ออย่างอื่น

    การแบ่งส่วนราชการภายในตาม (1) ให้จัดทำเป็นประกาศกระทรวงและให้ระบุอำนาจหน้าที่ของแต่ละส่วนราชการไว้ในประกาศกระทรวง ทั้งนี้ โดยคำแนะนำของคณะกรรมการการศึกษาขั้นพื้นฐาน

    การแบ่งส่วนราชการภายในตาม (2) และอำนาจหน้าที่ของสถานศึกษาหรือส่วนราชการที่เรียกชื่ออย่างอื่นให้เป็นไป ตามระเบียบที่คณะกรรมการเขตพื้นที่การศึกษาแต่ละเขตพื้นที่การศึกษากำหนด

    การแบ่งส่วนราชการตามวรรคสองและวรรคสามให้เป็นไปตามหลักเกณฑ์ที่กำหนดในกฎกระทรวง

    มาตรา 35 สถานศึกษาที่จัดการศึกษาขั้นพื้นฐานตามมาตรา 34 (2) เฉพาะที่เป็นโรงเรียน มีฐานะเป็นนิติบุคคล

    เมื่อมีการยุบเลิกสถานศึกษาตามวรรคหนึ่ง ให้ความเป็นนิติบุคคลสิ้นสุดลง"
  6. ^ Samakkhi Witthayakhom School. (1992). Commemorative Book for the 1990 Royal "Best School" Award Receipt Celebrations 14–15 February 1992. n.p.
  7. ^ ทำเนียบผู้บริหารโรงเรียนสามัคคีวิทยาคม, ม.ป.ป.: ออนไลน์.
  8. ^ INNnews, 2551: ออนไลน์.

References

Printed materials

  • Samakkhi Witthayakhom School.
    • (1992). 1990 Best School Award Celebration Souvenir, February 14–15, 1992. Chiang Rai: Chiang Rai Advertisement and Printing House.
    • (2003). Essential Projects, Academic Year 2003. (Copy).
    • (2006). Student-Parent Manual. Lampang: Lampang Bannakit Printing House.

Articles

  • Thawisak Phiphattanasak. (2009). "Editorial Notes". Boek Fa Banda Roa Magazine, (Volume 17).
  • Nongnut Traisaeng.
    • (2005).
      • "Sous-Lieutenant Thanphisit Phongsai: Our Proud Alumnus". Boek Fa Banda Roa Magazine, (Volume 9).
      • "Editorial Article: Nichamon Ongkhasuwam, National Best Pianist Champion". Boek Fa Banda Roa Magazine, (Volume 9).
      • "White-Blue Relationship: Teacher Prasit Saenchai". Boek Fa Banda Roa Magazine, (Volume 9),
      • "White-Blue Relationship: Introducing Parent-Teacher Association Chairperson". Boek Fa Banda Roa Magazine, (Volume 9).
    • (2006).
      • "From Senior to Junior: Drops of Experience". Boek Fa Banda Roa Magazine, (Volume 11).
      • "Our Stories: Gifts for Junior". Boek Fa Banda Roa Magazine, (Volume 10).
      • "White-Blue Relationship: Police Major General Yongyut Hongprayun, Our Proud Alumnus". Boek Fa Banda Roa Magazine, (Volume 10) .
  • Samakkhi Witthayakhom School. (2009). "Our Proud Alumni". Boek Fa Banda Roa Magazine, (Volume 17).
  • Suniphit Nanthachai. (2006). "From Senior to Junior: 'My Germany'”. Boek Fa Banda Roa Magazine, (Volume 11).
  • Suphani Singpan. (2003). "The School that Promotes Gifted Students". Boek Fa Banda Roa Magazine, (Volume 5).

Online sources

  • Basic Education Department. (n.d.). Research Outcome on Matthayommasueksa 1 and 4 student admission, Academic Year 1998. [Online]. Available: <link>. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
  • "History and Activity of Creating Sacred Objects in the Samakkhi Witthayakhom School's Centenary Celebration". (n.d.). [Online]. Available: <link>. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
    • Thaiblognews.com. [Online]. Available: <link[dead link]>. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
    • Chiang Rai Focus [Online]. Available: <link[dead link]>. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
  • Dr Ruang Chareonchai (n.d.). [Online]. Available: <link>. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
  • List of Samakkhi Witthayakhom School Administrators. (n.d.). [Online]. Available: <link>. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
  • Thai Rath.
    • (2550, 13 January). Phanlop refusing relationship with bombers. [Online]. Available: <link>. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
    • (2551, 21 March). Student Admission Reduction [Online]. Available: <link>. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
  • 'ETC' Boyband History (n.d.). [Online]. Available: <link>. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
  • History of Samakkhi Witthayakhom School. (n.d.). [Online]. Available: <link>. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
  • Chiang Rai Education Development . (n.d.). [Online]. Available: <link>. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
  • Samakkhi Witthayakhom School. (n.d.). Student Admission, Academic Year 2010. [Online]. Available: <link>. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
  • Leosak Phunphiphat. (2551, 19 January). Daily Henchman. [Online]. Available: <link Archived 30 March 2022 at the Wayback Machine>. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
  • CU Band. (n.d.). CU Band Singers [Online]. Available: <link[dead link]>. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
  • Web.chiangrai.net. (2006, 30 December). Role of Chairperson of Chiang Rai's League of 1st Educational Area Teachers. [Online]. Available: <link>. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
  • Office of the Council of State of Thailand. (2006, 14 July). Government Teacher and Educational Personnel Act, BE 2547 (2004). [Online]. Available: <link Archived 1 March 2010 at the Wayback Machine>. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
  • Office of Basic Education Commission of Thailand. (2006, 18 December). Urgent Letter No. MOE 04009/13966 Re: Transfer and appointment of administrative teachers. [Online]. Available: link>. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
  • Office of Senatorial Secretary-General. (n.d.) Mrs Butsarin Tiyaphairat Woraphatthananan, Chiang Rai Senator. [Online]. Available: <link>. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
  • Thaigifted.org. (n.d.). Network. [Online]. Available: <link>. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
  • "Talented Boys and Girls Contest, 2009". (2009, 26 November). Available: <link[dead link]>. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
  • Aksorn.com. (n.d.). Basic Education Curriculum. [Online]. Available: <link>. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
  • INNnews.
    • (2551, 2 March). Unofficial result of senatorial selection. [Online]. Available: <link>. (Accessed: 25 January 2010).
allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samakkhi_Witthayakhom_School