By Jarret Voytilla / February 19, 2025
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Learners traveled to Chiang Mai to complete their Duke of Edinburgh (DoE) Bronze Awards and conduct a psychology experiment. Over two days, they hiked approximately 20 kilometers, camping in Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park.
AnnouncementsPlease be reminded that Monday 3 March is a special Learner Holiday as Learning Designers dig into some Professional Learning on this day. Spring Break is from 24 Feb - 3 March and school reopens Tuesday 4 March.
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Learning Labs for Trimester 2 [T2] [Ending soon!]
Project Updates
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The Realities of Religions Learning Lab culminated in a photo exhibition at Vanich Gallery & Café, held from 11-17 February .
- On 15 February, learners had the opportunity to present their work in person to an audience of school administrators, families, and friends. The exhibition of their work will continue at º£½ÇÊÓƵ in March, with location details to be shared soon.
- The exhibition features images captured during Beyond-the-Walls visits to religious sites, portraits from street interviews, and learners’ reflections on the Driving Question: "How do religious beliefs shape our understanding of life after death and the concept of destiny?"
- Interactive boards also invite audiences to engage by sharing their own thoughts on the topic.
- During the same week, the lab explored various locations at Bangkok Design Week 2025 to gather inspiration for future exhibitions and refine their write-ups for their collective photobook.
Their visits included: - Knowledge Exchange Building (KMUTT) – Klong San exhibition and the F1 in Schools program
- Thailand Creative Design Center (TCDC)
- Buffalo Bridge Gallery
- Department of Industrial Design, Faculty of Architecture, Chulalongkorn University
- KICH Ari Space
- Sarattha @ Reno Hotel
- Bangkok Art and Culture Center (BACC)
- Special thanks to the º£½ÇÊÓƵ community members who generously shared their time and experiences with the learners during the Human Library activity.
- This project was conducted in partnership with
- With the exhibition now launched, learners are shifting their focus to curating the Realities of Religions photobook.
- This collection will showcase a more extensive selection of each learner’s photography beyond what was featured in the exhibition.
- Stay tuned for the link to the digital edition, while physical copies will be available by the end of March!

Project Updates
- Learners traveled to Chiang Mai to complete their Duke of Edinburgh (DoE) Bronze Awards and conduct a psychology experiment. Over two days, they hiked approximately 20 kilometers, camping in Doi Pha Hom Pok National Park.
- An instructor and a ranger ensured safety for each group, but learners navigated independently through caves, streams, and jungle.
- Pre-hike lessons covered mapping, route planning, and meal preparation.
- Learners participated in team-building exercises and group activities.
- They took on physical challenges, including high ropes courses, confidence-building activities, rock-climbing and archery.
- Psychology students continued documenting and recording their experiences throughout the trip.
Here are some photos for both LENS LeLabs during their experience in Chiang Mai!
U-Well with Greg
- This week, our UL learners engaged in a dynamic lesson on Diversity & Inclusion, focusing on agencies and organizations that support cultural competency.
- Through interactive discussions, research, and group activities, learners explored the work of global organizations like UNESCO and Learning for Justice, learning how these groups foster inclusivity and understanding across cultures.
- They reflected on ways to support cultural competency in their own communities. This lesson reinforces our commitment to preparing learners to be driven to contribute.
- Ask your student about their new competencies and how they plan to take action!
- Last week students were engaged in their four year planning after completing interest surveys for our LD’s, they were tasked with determining the best path forward through our curriculum.
- Four year planning helps them see the light at the end of the tunnel, as they learn what is required for their post-secondary goals.
- Ask your child to show you their thoughts for next year.
- At the end of the school year a paper copy will be shared with you that you will need to sign to confirm your understanding of their course choices in the year ahead.
- If your family has any questions about post-secondary planning, please reach out to the UL Counselor at greg.mason@verso.ac.th.
Art Labs with Gideon and Ji Yoon
AP Drawing
- Learners continue to expand their art portfolios with more detailed and refined work, leveraging their strengths and personal artistic preferences.
- They are exploring oil painting and digital media to develop their sustained investigations.
- Encouraged to create larger pieces, they focus on unifying their portfolios for a cohesive artistic voice.
By Jarret Voytilla
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