WeLearn Academy Newsletter – Dec 20 – Dec 24, 2021
WeLearn Academy Newsletter – December 20 – December 24, 2021
Dear WeLearn Community:
First and foremost, I want to thank each and every one of you, as valued members of our ever-growing WeLearn community, for your support and understanding throughout this unusual and uncertain year. After what we’ve been through, I think we all deserve a big virtual hug from the man above (or at least your spouse and kids!!) this time of the year for having survived, showing our resilience and perseverance, maintaining our humor (mostly at least).
We had a wonderful Christmas party on Wednesday after our STEM Innovation showcase and are pleased to share a few pics of the event below.
Also, please note the Robotixar STEM Robotics Camp to be held at the WeLearn center next week. Further Information is provided below.The last days of the PBL term are always full of emotions, a bit of pressure and so much joy, that we only later realize that some might only meet again in January 2022.
Finally, we all at WeLearn want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and happy New Year. May the blessings of Love, Peace Hope and Joy that flow from this season continue with you through the New Year and on into 2022.
WeLearn Community Page: Keep up with all the interesting activities, events, and news at WeLearn by checking the WeLearn Community Page on a regular basis. https://welearnthailand.com/community/
As always, Upward and Onwards!!
CEO and Founding Father of WeLearn.
David Doran
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WeLearn Academy Newsletter – Nov 29 – Dec 3, 2021
WeLearn Academy Newsletter – November 29 – December 3, 2021
Dear WeLearn Community:
This week has been an overwhelming experience for our learners, and it was beautiful to see how much effort, work, and understanding went into their final presentations. The value of these showcase days for them is quite substantial, as they learn from early on that they need to ‘own’ their project and come up with unique ideas and solutions. I am very proud to see our learners overcome the hurdles and challenges of working with their teams during the lockdown, and yet, still produced amazing presentations.
We are also incredibly grateful to our visiting experts and our dear parents who were able to attend the showcase. Our experts share relevant real-word insights, help our learners improve their solutions, and supply priceless feedback. Rightfully so, our learners’ parents who have been supporting them throughout the course of the projects until this final showcase, were captivated by their children’s performance.
The last days of the PBL term are always full of emotions, a bit of pressure and so much joy, that we only later realize that some might only meet again in January 2022.
Field Trips at Patravadi School (Hua Hin): December 6th to 9th to visit WeLearn Hua Hin and join the Arts and Sports Program at Patravadi School (www.patravadischool.com). Accommodation and meals will be provided by Patravadi School.
Field Trip to Mud House (Lop Buri): December 13th to 17th visit to a mud house building adventure at Baan Din Mod Deng in Lop Buri.
Flex-Term Robotics STEM Innovation Program
Our full time WeLearn Academy students are invited to join our in-person innovation program from 13th –23rd December.
WeLearn Community Page: Keep up with all the interesting activities, events, and news at WeLearn by checking the WeLearn Community Page on a regular basis. https://welearnthailand.com/community/
As always, Upward and Onwards!!
DIRECTOR of Education
Alfred Baybay II
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WeLearn Academy Newsletter – Nov 22 – Nov 26, 2021
WeLearn Academy Newsletter – November 22 – November 26, 2021
Dear WeLearn Community:
Happy Friday! Next week will be a very busy week for WeLearn with three days of PBL showcase for all cohorts on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. We look forward to seeing and hearing from all the PBL teams in our center!
Field Trips for Early December: We have received good feedback that many of your children want to join the field trips in December. We are finalizing plans for both options, and will send you the schedule, pricing, packing, and other details in a couple of days’ time:
- Hua Hin December 6th to 9th to visit WeLearn Hua Hin and join the Arts and Sports Program at Patravadi School (www.patravadischool.com). Accommodation and meals will be provided by Patravadi School.
- A mud house building adventure in Lop Buri the week of December 13th at Baan Din Mod Deng.
We apologize for the last-minute planning, but with Covid-19 still on the prowl, we were not able to plan for these fields trips earlier.
WeLearn Community Page: Keep up with all the interesting activities, events, and news at WeLearn by checking the WeLearn Community Page on a regular basis. https://welearnthailand.com/community/
Reminder of MAP Assessment: The Measurement of Academic Progress (MAP) Assessment for Primary and Secondary Learners is scheduled Monday, November 29, 2021, 10 am – 3pm. The assessment will be administered at the center in Bangkok. More information may be found in the Learner Success section below!
Reminder for PBL Showcase: Learners present the PBL projects they’ve been working on throughout the semester to experts, peers, and parents in our PBL Showcase. The PBL showcase will take place on-site according to the following schedule:
Primary Learners: Wednesday, Dec 1st, 2021 (10 am –12 pm)
Middle Learners: Friday, Dec 3rd, 2021 (10 am –1 pm)
Secondary Learners: Tuesday, Nov 30th, 2021 (10 am – 12:30 pm)
As always, Upward and Onwards!!
CEO & Founding Father of WeLearn
David Doran
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WeLearn Academy Newsletter – Nov 15 – Nov 19, 2021
WeLearn Academy Newsletter – November 15 – November 19, 2021
Dear WeLearn Community:
Feedback on Field Trips for Early December: Please provide us your feedback on whether you are interested in your child joining our two field trips in December. If we have enough interest, we will proceed to plan for those trips and provide you with more information.
We are considering two options:
(1) Hua Hin in the week of December 6 We plan to visit the Fine Arts and Sports Program
at Patravdi School (www.patravadischool.com)
(2) A mud house building adventure in Lop Buri the week of December 13.
WeLearn Community Page: Keep up with all the interesting activities, events, and news at WeLearn by checking the WeLearn Community Page on a regular basis. https://welearnthailand.com/community/
Reminder of MAP Assessment: The Measurement of Academic
Progress (MAP) Assessment is scheduled at 10 am – 3 pm, November 22, 2021, for the Middle Learners, and November 29, 2021, for the Primary and Secondary Learners. The assessment will
be administered at the center in Bangkok. More information may be found in the Learner Success section below!
Reminder for PBL Showcase: Learners present the PBL projects they’ve been working on throughout the semester to experts, peers, and parents in our PBL Showcase. The PBL showcase will take place on-site according to the following schedule:
Primary Learners: Wednesday, Dec 1st, 2021 (10 am –12 pm)
Middle Learners: Friday, Dec 3rd, 2021 (10 am –1 pm)
Secondary Learners: Tuesday, Nov 30th, 2021 (10 am – 12:30 pm)
As always, Upward and Onwards!!
CEO & Founding Father of WeLearn
David Doran
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WeLearn Academy Newsletter – Nov 8 – Nov 12, 2021
WeLearn Academy Newsletter – November 8 – November 12, 2021
Dear WeLearn Community:
Come to the Center! We would really like to see more Learners join us in the center for our PBL and Innovation Sessions. Our PBL and Innovation courses were designed for on-site, group learning as the hands-on counterpart to our online core academic program.
Exercise Club
We have started our outdoor fitness program again at Lumpini Park. Trainer Joy is back with us to escort our Leaners to the park for a running, fitness & calisthenics program — as well as lot of outdoor fun and exploration. The Learners will be joined by WeLearn staff members to ensure their safety. Trainer Joy is an accomplished marathon runner, having won a number of competitions in Thailand and competed internationally as well. She has also started focusing on triathlons more recently.
December Flex Month Program: We are exploring options
to offer special Experiential Learning Programs during the first half of December. Two options we are considering are a fine arts and sports program at Patravdi School (www.patravadischool.com) in Hua
Hin the week of December 6 and a mud house building adventure in Chiang Mai at the Pun Pun Center for Self Reliance (www.punpunthiland.org) the week of December 13 to 17. Please keep your calendar open!
The MAP Assessment: The Measurement of Academic Progress (MAP) Assessment is scheduled at 10 am – 3 pm, November 22, 2021, for the Middle Learners, and November 29, 2021, for the Primary and Secondary Learners. The assessment will be administered at the center in Bangkok. More information may be found in the Learner Success section below!
PBL Showcase: Our PBL Showcase is where learners present to experts, peers, and parents the PBL projects they have been working on throughout the term.
The PBL showcase will be on-site according to the schedule below:
Primary Learners: Friday, Dec 3rd, 2021 (10 am -12 pm)
Middle Learners: Wednesday, Dec 1st, 2021 (1 pm – 3 pm)
Secondary Learners: Tuesday, Nov 30th, 2021 (10 am – 12 pm)
As always, Upward and Onwards!!
CEO & Founding Father of WeLearn
David Doran
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WeLearn Academy Newsletter – Nov 1 – Nov 5, 2021
WeLearn Academy Newsletter – November 1 – November 5, 2021
Dear WeLearn Community:
Happy Friday! We have had a very good first week back at the center. Our safety protocols are fully in place and our app for uploading your ATK test results and risk assessment form are up and running. We held a Q&A session on Wednesday morning and have sent out the presentation slides to all parents by email. As a reminder, our ATK testing requirements are:
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Learners: Prior to first return to onsite learning at the center
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Parents: Weekly! Please submit each Monday.
If you haven’t received it or still have questions, please contact Khun Kwan, our Parent Relations and Communication, at call: 065-462-9494, or email: [email protected] or LINE: @parentrelations.
Come to the Center! We would really like to see more Learners join us in the center for our PBL and Innovation Sessions. Our PBL and Innovation courses were designed for on-site, group learning as the hands-on counterpart to our online core academic program.
December Flex Month Program: We are exploring options to offer special Experiential Learning Programs during the first half of December. Please keep your calendar open!
The MAP Assessment: The Measurement of Academic Progress (MAP) Assessment is scheduled at 10 am – 3 pm, November 22, 2021, for the Middle Learners, and November 29, 2021, for the Primary and Secondary Learners. The assessment will be administered at the center in Bangkok. More information may be found in the Learner Success section below!
PBL Showcase: Our PBL Showcase is where learners present to experts, peers, and parents the PBL projects they have been working on throughout the term.
The PBL showcase will be on-site according to the schedule below:
Primary Learners: Friday, Dec 3rd, 2021 (10 am -12 pm)
Middle Learners: Wednesday, Dec 1st, 2021 (1 pm – 3 pm)
Secondary Learners: Tuesday, Nov 30th, 2021 (10 am – 12 pm)
As always, Upward and Onwards!!
CEO & Founding Father of WeLearn
David Doran
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WeLearn Academy Newsletter – Oct 25 – Oct 29, 2021
WeLearn Academy Newsletter – October 25 – October 29, 2021
Dear WeLearn Community:
Yesterday we sent all parents an email summarizing our reopening policy related to COVID-19. The email included our On-site Learning Safety Protocol which contains detailed procedures and requirements for our operations for the next few months. Please review the Protocol carefully to ensure you and your child comply. We will be sending a revised policy and email shortly to address a number of additional matters. The key ones are :
1. We will not require weekly ATK testing for Secondary learners (12 and over).
2. We will require that all learners, as well as parents, submit an ATK test once before joining the onsite program.
3. After this first test, only one parent of a learner who participates in onsite learning will be required to provide ATK test results on a weekly basis.
4. If a learner has symptoms, the learner will be required to immediately take an ATK test.
5. Full details will be provided in our revised Onsite Learning Safety Protocol.
Where to Get an ATK Test Kit : You can purchase ATK test kits at drug stores like Boots or Watson, and pharmacies. The “Totale Clinic” on the stairway between the M floor and 2nd floor provides a FREE test kit to eligible persons and the “VH Clinic” in front of us provides testing at 300 THB per person. During the first week of full onsite learning (November 1 to 5), WeLearn will make available free test kits for all Learners. However, we encourage you to do the test before bringing your child to WeLearn to avoid delays in your child being able to enter the center.
How to upload the Test Results and self Assessment form :
WeLearn has developed a simple App (thanks to our Coach MB!) for all parents and learners to upload their test results and the assessment form. Here is the link coprotect.glideapp.io. Below is the QR code. This can be saved as an App on your phone by following the instructions on the screen. After signing in, click the “+” button to upload your information.
Outdoor Fitness Club
We will resume our exercise program at Lumpini park with our professional trainer from November 1st. It will be available five days a week from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Learners will not need to wear masks while exercising but will need to wear masks while entering and leaving the park. And, of course, always practice social distancing. More information and sign-up forms will be provided.
Halloween Party:
Our learners have been diligently decorating the center for our Halloween party and we look forward to welcoming as many of you as possible to join the fun. Register Here
New Contact Channel: Parent Relations and Communication
For effective communication with parents, we are pleased to introduce you to Ms. Kwan Pariyanee Asumpinpong, our Parent Relations & Communication personnel. She is responsible for maintaining effective communication with parents of our Learners, handling queries, and being the liaison between parents and other WeLearn academy teams such as our education, student success and operation teams. Please contact her if you have any questions or concerns.
Contact Number: 065-462-9494
Email: [email protected]
Line Official: @parentrelations
As always, Upward and Onwards!!
CEO & Founding Father of WeLearn
David Doran
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WeLearn Academy Newsletter – Oct 18 – Oct 22, 2021
WeLearn Academy Newsletter – October 18 – October 22, 2021
Dear WeLearn Community:
As we mentioned last week, our centers will reopen on November 1st. Below is an outline of
the reopening and attendance schedule for each group.
We will be communicating a detailed schedule and our Safety and Protection procedures early next week. These procedures will be very similar to what we are implementing currently with learners who attend the center, with one main exception: parents will need to submit evidence of the Rapid Antigent test once
a week. If the test is positive, additional protocols and procedures will be put in place as required by
the reopening regulations.
Outdoor Fitness Club
We will resume our exercise program at Lumpini park with our professional trainer from November 1st.
It will be available five days a week from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. More information and sign up forms will
be provided.
Again, we will send the complete schedule early next week with more detailed instructions and information.
Halloween Party:
Our learners have been diligently decorating the center for our Halloween party and we look forward to welcoming as many of you as possible to join the fun. Register Here
As always, Upward and Onwards!!
CEO & Founding Father of WeLearn
David Doran
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WeLearn Academy Newsletter – Oct 11 – Oct 15, 2021
WeLearn Academy Newsletter – October 11 – October 15, 2021
Dear WeLearn Community:
I had the wonderful opportunity this morning to be commentator for the Primary Group PBL sessions. I was joined by two other parents, Allan Gallant and Mark Norman, as well as Coach Al. We were all genuinely impressed by the quality of the presentations: wonderful graphics and animations; and clear presentation sequencing with a strong call to action at the end. Big thanks to Coach Sarah for guiding them through the program.
It was great to see the teams remain so calm and focused in the face of technical glitches, team members who couldn’t get online in time, and other real-world pandemic presentation obstacles.
In many ways, they were more sanguine about it than many adults would have been! As I explained to the students at the beginning of our session, our PBL is more about acquiring key 21st Century Skills or “Future Skills” than about acquiring knowledge: skills such as teamwork, leadership, self-direction, communication, problem solving (critical and creative thinking) etc. So well done everyone!
We are also very pleased to be able to reopen our center on November 1st. I and my team look forward to welcoming our returning Learners back in our centers soon and meeting our many new Learners and Parents.
To help other families pursue this type of learning with access to the full WeLearn model, we will start
working on making our PBL curriculum and recordings of PBL classes available after the sessions.
Resuming Onsite Learning (Bangkok and Hua Hin)
WeLearn Center in Bangkok and Hua Hin will resume on-site PBL learning in two weeks, November 1st, 2021. We will be providing more details next week regarding the possible adjustments in our scheduling and also the government regulations to make face-to-face delivery possible. Rest assured that we will be very vigilant in creating a learning environment that is safe and secure for your children.
Wishing you a wonderful and safe weekend.
As always, Upward and Onwards!!
CEO & Founding Father of WeLearn
David Doran
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WeLearn Academy Newsletter – Oct 4 – Oct 8, 2021
WeLearn Academy Newsletter – October 4 – October 8, 2021
Dear WeLearn Community:
As many of you know, I’ve been in the US for the last month doing a “van life” (motorhome) tour
with my two youngest daughters (both WeLearn learners) and son (former WeLearn learner now living in
the US). As the founder of WeLearn, it has always been my dream to create an education system that
not only focuses on key future skills but also is flexible enough to allow families to pursue alternative types
of learning from time to time, such as “worldschooling” (learning through travel) or passion projects and
activities (like our Learner, Goyu Nakagawa, who is a top junior motorcycle racer).
This was my first opportunity to test out the WeLearn model in a “worldschool” context, and it held up well,
although the time zone differences made participation in PBL and STEM Innovation difficult (we need
WeLearn USA!). The girls kept up with their online learning, did a lot of offline learning in the great
outdoors, and spent valuable family time with their older brother.
To help other families pursue this type of learning with access to the full WeLearn model, we will start
working on making our PBL curriculum and recordings of PBL classes available after the sessions.
Public Holiday
The WeLearn Center (Bangkok and Hua Hin) will be closed on Wednesday, October 13th, 2021, for the
Great H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s Memorial Day.
Resuming Onsite Learning (Bangkok and Hua Hin)
We are happy to report that WeLearn received certification today under the School Sandbox Safety
Program to re-open for onsite learning. We will be providing further information regarding the government
requirements and regulations
Primary PBL Showcase
On Friday, October 15th, 2021, we will hold our virtual Primary PBL Showcase on the topic of “Protecting
Endangered Species.” More information has been sent out in a separate email. Please feel free to contact
us for further queries.
Join us via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85096366461
Please inform our front office staff if any learner wants to join their peers at the center during their learning
time. For further information, please check the regulations at the bottom of the newsletter.
Wishing you a wonderful and safe weekend.
As always, Upward and Onwards!!
CEO & Founding Father of WeLearn
David Doran
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