Ban Tha Sanook English Camp
On October 20-21 the GVI Thailand team presence was requested to help with a 2 day English camp in Thap Put, Phang Nga. GVI's TEFL volunteers had the chance to put their newly refined teaching skills to the test through leading an English camp for 120 12-15 year olds. The students came from 3 different schools in the Phang Nga province and the camp was sponsored by the local Rotary Club.Friday began with 5 groups practicing question and answers through a survey and water balloon throwing. The rest of the day was spent rotating through activities about animals, colors and shapes,

Term 20 Classes Begin!
The 20th term of GVI's free classes for the Ao Luk Community began with 85 students. The opening night also brought in some heavy rains so everyone was happy to see so many students venture out. 9 classes in levels 1-6 are on offer for the community this termVolunteers in their second term of teaching had the opportunity to take over their own class as "Newly Qualified Teachers".

Opening Ceremony at the NFE Center
On November 15 the Ao Luk Non-Formal Education Center, GVI's local project partners, held an opening ceremony to celebrate the opening of a new Ao Luk Thai sub district NFE Center Office. The office is located in the main building GVI utilizes to teach English classes in the community. The NFE Center requested GVI's volunteer teacher's assistance to help at the ceremony. On request GVI held English activities on the second floor of the building for visitors to enjoy and take part in. Going with the theme of holidays and festivals, GVI's teachers hosted Christmas, Hanukkah, Thanksgiving and Halloween activities. Activities included songs, games and cr

Dinner in Laem Sak
On Wednesday the GVI Team was invited to dinner at Pee Rin's new house! Charin Klaewtanong (who we call Pee Rin) is the Director of the Ao Luk Non-Formal Education Center, one of GVI Thailand's main projec

A Week at the Schools
This week