Khon Kaen Wittayayon School
| Khon Kaen Wittayayon School | |
|---|---|
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Suvijāno bhavaṃ hoti (He who knows well will progress.) | |
| Address | |
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58 Klangmuang Rd., Muang District, Khon Kaen, 40000 Thailand | |
| Coordinates | 16°25′55″N 102°50′06″E / 16.43194°N 102.83500°ECoordinates: 16°25′55″N 102°50′06″E / 16.43194°N 102.83500°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1897 |
| School board | Khon Kaen Education Service Area Office 1 |
| Authority | Office of the Basic Education Commission |
| Director | Wichai Srisutyarodsana |
| Teaching staff | 220 |
| Grades | 7–12 (mathayom 1–6) |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Enrollment | 4,769 (2009 academic year) |
| Average class size | 55 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 22:1 |
| Campus type | Urban |
| School colour(s) | Pink Blue Yellow |
| Song | March Khon Kaen Wittayayon, Cherd-Choo, Saisampan, La-Wittayayon |
| Mascot | Torch |
| Website | http://www.kkw.ac.th |
Khon Kaen Wittayayon School (Thai: โรงเรียนขอนแก่นวิทยายน) is a public school located in downtown Khon Kaen Province, Thailand. It admits secondary students (mathayom 1–6, equivalent to grades 7–12). Founded in 1897 as a boys' school for Khon Kaen Province, it then became the first coeducational school in Khon Kaen. The school's former names were "Khon Kaen (boys') School" and "That Wittayakhan Temple School". The first school principal was Mr. Tub Chimma.
Campus
Khon Kaen Wittayayon School is located at 58 Klangmuang Rd., Muang District, Khon Kaen Province. The school occupies 22 rai 2 ngarn between Klangmuang and Na-muang Roads, and shares borders with Bank of Thailand, Northeastern Region and Kaen-inn Hotel. It's surrounded by many government places e.g. Muang Khon Kaen Police Station, Khon Kaen Post office, Khon Kaen Municipal Market, etc.
The school has eighteen buildings, eleven of which hold classrooms. Each of which is located separately in the school area, but connected from Building 9 through the way to Building 5. The oldest building, Building 1, was built in 1978 when Mr. Sanitpong Nuanmanee hold the Director's office. It's now the building for Department of Science. Construction of Buildings 2 and 3 followed in 1980 to accommodate the school's growth. These 3 buildings are considered as the main buildings in the year that Khon Kaen Wittayayon School came to its peak.
To celebrate her soon 100th anniversary. The school board decided to build the new building as the 7th building, now considered as the biggest building of the school.
The other classroom buildings are Building 4, Building 6, Building 8, Building 9. Other buildings include the 85th Anniversary building which is now the library, auditorium, Agricultural building, Public Relations building, Academic Resources building, and the shrines.
School Emblem
Torch, school seal
Pink-Blue-and Yellow, school colours
Buddhasuwanmahamongkon
Curriculum
The school follows the national Curriculum of Basic Education, BE 2544 (2001 CE), providing six years of secondary education, Mathayom 1–6. Subjects are grouped into eight basic subject areas, namely Thai language, mathematics, science, social studies, religion and culture, health and physical education, arts, vocations and technology, and foreign languages.
Heads of School
| Principals | ||
| Names | Years in Office | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Tub Chimma (ทับ ฉิมมา) | 1897—1907 | |
| 2. Pisan-arunyaketr (พระครูพิศาลอรัญเขตร์) | 1908—1910 | |
| 3. Nath Intu-smit (ราชบุรุษนารถ อินทุสมิต) | 1911—1924 | |
| 4. Pon Pontosa (ผล ผลโตษะ) | 1915—1916 | |
| 5. Cheuy Intumarn (ราชบุรุษเฉย อินทุมาน) Acting Principal | 1916—1917 | |
| 6. Un Theerasirichot (อั้น ธีระศิริโชติ) | 1918—1925 | |
| 7. Thom Kunkpech (ถม ขรรค์เพชร) | 1926 | |
| 8. Pleung Intu-smit (รองอำมาตย์ตรีเปลื้อง อินทุสมิต) | 1927—1928 | |
| 9. Kunsoonthornkarunyasuksathikarn (ขุนการัญศึกษาธิการ) | 1929 | |
| 10. Sitthi Bunditwong (สิทธิ์ บัณฑิตวงษ์) Acting Principal | 1930 | |
| 11. Singh Warichayanont (สิงห์ วาริชยานนท์) | 1931—1932 | |
| 12. Kumbor Dechkunchon (คำบ่อ เดชกุญชร) | 1933—1940 | |
| 13. Sitthi Bunditwong (สิทธิ์ บัณฑิตวงษ์) | 1941—1953 | |
| 14. Ngern Rattanajunt (เงิน รัตนจันท) | 1953—1962 | |
| Headmasters | ||
| Names | Years in Office | |
| 15. Suchart Sukakunya (สุชาติ สุขากันยา) | 1963—1964 | |
| 16. Chuea Maiycharoeun (เจือ หมายเจริญ) | 1964—1969 | |
| 17. Saung Yuwakarn (ทรวง ยุวกาญจน์) | 1969—1973 | |
| Directors | ||
| Names | Years in Office | |
| 18. Sanitpong Nuanmanee (สนิทพงษ์ นวลมณี) | 1973—1980 | |
| 19. Diloke Watjanasoonthorn (ดิลก วัจนสุนทร) | 1980—1984 | |
| 20. Luan Woranuch (ล้วน วรนุช) | 1984—1988 | |
| 21. Kunchit Tranucharattana (ครรชิต ตรานุชรัตน์) | 1988—1989 | |
| 22. Sawat Phukumsaen (สวาท ภูคำแสน) | 1989—1995 | |
| 23. Chumpon Wiangperm (ชุมพล เวียงเพิ่ม) | 1995—2000 | |
| 24. Pradit Sumrarnpat (ประดิษฐ์ สำราญพัฒน์) | 2000—2008 | |
| 25. Wichai Srisattayasodsana (วิชัย ศรีสัตย์รสนา) | 2008—Present | |
Notable alumni
Politicians
- Pongsakorn Unnopporn, former Deputy Minister of Education.
- Somsak Kiatsuranon, former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, former Minister of Culture, former Minister of Justice.
- Adisorn Piangked, former Deputy Minister of Education, former Minister for Science and Technology.
- Sarit Suntimeataneedol, Ph.D., former Deputy Minister of Education
- Prasert Prakunsuksapun, Khon Kaen Senator.
Police Branch
- Pol. Gen. Wasit Dechkunchon, former Deputy Director General of Thailand's national police, former Deputy Minister of Interior, Writer.
- Pol. Gen. Wichian Pojphothisri, former Acting Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police.
- Pol. Maj. Gen. Wachira Thongwiseth, former Deputy Commissioner-General of the 4th region of the Royal Thai Police.
Military Branch
- Gen. Jarupat Ruangsuwan, former Associate Commissioner of The Election Commission.
- Gen. Maj. Sujarit Jirumpaikul, former Royal Thai Army Adviser.
- Gen. Maj. Chawanitya Kanchanatecha, former Royal Thai Army Adviser
Civil Servant Branch
- Kwanchai Wasawong, former Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Interior.
- Somporn Klinpongsa, former Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Interior.
- Kawee Suppateera, former Governor of Khon Kaen Province, former member of the House of Representatives.
- Associate Professor Intarachai Horwijit, Ph.D., former Vice President of Khon Kaen University.
Sport Branch
- Thanakorn Srichapun, former Thailand Tennis player.
- Budsababunn Prasaengkaew, former Thailand Volleyball player.
Entertainment Branch
- Tono Pakin (The Star 6), Actor, Singer
- Sitthichai Phapchompoo (Boy, AF 3), Actor, Singer
- Thanachad Toollayachad (Arthie), Film actor
- Harin Suthamjarad (Dim), Tattoo Colour's Lead Singer
- Rath Pikadpiaree (Rath), Tattoo Colour's Singer and Guitar player
- Aekkachai Chodrungrojna (Thong), Tattoo Colour's Drum player
- Thanabordee Theerapongpakdee(Jump) Tattoo Colour's Bass player
- Sudteerak Bumrungyad (King), Actor
Mass Communication Branch
- Kitti Singhaput, News correspondent.