Assumption Convent (Thailand)
History
Rising anti-clericalism in France during the Third Republic, culminating in 1905 French law on the Separation of the Churches and the State, increased pressure on the mission to accelerate their effort overseas. The Apostolic Vicar of Eastern Siam, Bishop Jean Louis Vey, M.E.P., proposed to set up a school for girls to learn how to sew and how to speak English, German, Portuguese, and French. Thus, Assumption Convent School was founded on 2 March 1904, and had Soeur Saint Xavier as its first superior.
There were 37 children, 7 superiors and sisters, and a few secular teachers at the beginning. They used and were taught English, Portuguese, German, and Thai. The school also taught music.
Assumption Convent School is located at Charoen Krung 40 Alley, Charoen Krung Road, Bang Rak District, Bangkok, Thailand. The allocated area of 3 rai 2 ngan is about 5,600 square metres (60,000 sq ft) on the bank of the Chao Phraya River in the area of Assumption Cathedral. On 18 June 1905, the first building of the school was opened. So, this day was considered to be the official opening day.
In 1952, the Superior decided to build another school called Assumption Suksa School that is under the responsibility of Assumption Cathedral.
In 1995, a new school called Assumption Convent Silom School opened to students in grades 1–6. Assumption Convent Silom School is located at 8 Pramuan Road, Silom Sub-District.
Name
Assumption Convent School was originally written in French as "Couvent de l'Assomption". Later, it was changed to English as Assumption Convent.
The Assumption is the abbreviation of Assumptio Beatae Virginis Mariae. This supposedly honours the Virgin Mary's body and soul in heaven. And couvent means the place where the sisters live together.
Architecture
The Study Hall, one of the school's original buildings, is a listed historic building that received the ASA Architectural Conservation Award in 2007. It is a three-storey building in Colonial style, with arched windows and a front portico demonstrating Classical influence.
Awards
- 1991: Award for Outstanding Teaching and Learning in Science from the Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology
- 1996: Award for Large High School Education from Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
- 2006: Award and the white flag for Drug-free High School from Mr. Samak Sundaravej
- 2001: Received Sanya Thammasak Award for Morality from Tarn Narmjai Foundation
References
- ^ Wright, Arnold; Breakspear, Oliver T. (1908). Twentieth century impressions of Siam: its history, people, commerce, industries, and resources, with which is incorporated an abridged edition of Twentieth century impressions of British Malaya. London [etc.] Lloyds Greater Britain Publishing Company, Ltd. p. 215. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
- ^ "พันธกิจสำคัญ ของ อัสสัมชัญ คอนแวนต์ เพาะเมล็ดพันธุ์มีคุณภาพไม่พร่องคุณธรรม". Thai Rath Online (in Thai). 20 January 2017. Retrieved 13 August 2018.
- ^ "ประวัติโรงเรียนอัสสัมชัญคอนแวนต์" [History of Assumption Convent School]. Assumption Convent School. 2020. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
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- ^ ชนสรณ์ บุญจำนงค์ (7 September 2016). "Study Hall, Assumption Convent School". asaconservationaward.com (in Thai and English). Association of Siamese Architects. Retrieved 13 August 2018.