Kids in Tha Sala

Each class is in charge of taking care of cleaning their own classroom. This includes sweeping and cleaning the board. At home there are also chores, like sweeping and cleaning the house. 

What jobs do your parents have?:

Many of our parents have stands where they sell food, fruit, clothes, or other items. Multiple days a week, there are markets around town, and many parents sell goods here for their jobs. 

What time does school start, and what time do you go home?:

Morning assembly starts at 8:00 a.m. and classes start at 8:30 a.m.. School ends and we go home at 3:30 p.m.

How do you get to school? Are you allowed to go to school by yourself?:

Some of us get to school in vans that are like school buses. They collect groups of students that live nearby and take them to and from school. Other kids get to school on motorcycles or bicycles. Manys kids come to school by hemsleves, but some are dropped off by parents. 

Where do you eat lunch? What is your favorite food?:

During the week, we eat lunch at school. I love rice with curry and also noodle dishes. 

What language do you speak at school? How do you say "Hello" in your language?:

At school, we speak Thai and English. All students have to take an English class multiple times a week for the entire time they are in school. To say hello in Thai, you say, Swatdee.

What are some common kids' names at your school?:

All students have a Thai name and a nickname. Thai names are usually pretty long, so they mainly use their nickname. Some common nicknames are Cartoon, Mook, and Omsin. 

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