At Wells Bangna, taking action is a cornerstone of the IB Primary Years Programme. Action allows our students to apply their learning in meaningful ways, fostering responsibility, care, and global citizenship. This year, our K3 “Gibbons” class has launched a year-long action project directly connected to their class animal: the gibbon.
To begin this journey, the class partnered with the Gibbon Rehabilitation Project (GRP) in Phuket, an organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and protecting gibbons and their habitats. GRP kindly shared learning materials with the class, which sparked thoughtful conversations about conservation and animal protection.
After reading the story provided by GRP and showing interest in a year-long project connected to their class animal, the children held a class vote to decide which gibbon they would sponsor. Their choice was Tam, a female gibbon currently under the care of GRP. To kickstart the sponsorship, their teacher made an initial donation covering three months of support for Tam.
Over the coming months, the Gibbons will be planning and carrying out various projects and initiatives to raise both awareness and funds for GRP and Tam. These may include class-led fundraisers, creative awareness campaigns, and sharing their learning with the wider Wells community.
The children are already brimming with excitement and ideas, and this project will give them a tangible way to see how their actions can make a difference beyond the classroom.
Stay tuned for updates on this inspiring project as the Wells Bangna Gibbons continue to learn, act, and make a difference for Tam and her fellow gibbons in Phuket!
