Joseph Upatham School
| Joseph Upatham School โรงเรียนยอแซฟอุปถัมภ์ | |
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| Address | |
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2 Moo 6 Phetkasem Rd. Takham, Sam Phran, Nakhon Pathom Province, 73110 Thailand | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private school |
| Motto |
ORA et LABORA ("Pray and work") |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholicism |
| Established | March 3, 1965 |
| Founder | Archbishop Joseph Khiamsun Nittayo |
| School district | Sam Phran District |
| Director | Rev. Fr.Joseph Itthipon Srirattana(since 2017) |
| Patron |
Saint Joseph (the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary) |
| Teaching staff | est. 600 |
| Grades | 1 - 12 |
| Enrollment | 7,300 |
| Average class size | 50 |
| Language |
The language is taught in schools               |
| Hours in school day | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Campus type | suburb |
| School colour(s) |
green and yellow |
| Song |
Thai Version: March Joseph Latin Version: Joseph Concelebremus |
| Publication | JS News / JS Lady News |
| Yearbook | Tuberose(ซ่อนกลิ่น) |
| Affiliation |
Saint Joseph Seminary(boy) The Ascension Catholic Church(girl) under Archdiocese of Bangkok |
| Website | http://www.joseph.ac.th |
Joseph Upatham School (Thai: โรงเรียนยอแซฟอุปถัมภ์) (Sometimes called "Joseph Upatham School Samphran",School's acronym is JS.(Thai: ยอ.))is a private Catholic school in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand under the Education Department of the Archdiocese of Bangkok. Managed by Arcbishop and Pastor of the Archdiocese of Bangkok, Sisters of Sacred Heart of Jesus of Bangkok, and Sœurs de Saint-Paul de Chartres en Thaïlande.
- Founder Archbishop Joseph Khiamsun Nittayo
- Co-Founder Rev. Francis Xavier Thongdee Kitcharaen
- Licensee Cardinal Michael Michai Kitbunchu
The sub district of Tha Kham (usually written Takham), is the heartland of the Roman Catholic Christian religion in Thailand. Michael Michai Kitbunchu, Cardinal of Thailand was born in Sam Phran and many Catholic religious institutes have their convents, monasteries and headquarters in the area and there is also Thailand's major seminary. The largest and most important installation in the Catholic enclave of Tha Kham, (and also in Sam Phran), is the vast campus shared by Joseph Upatham School one of the largest combined kindergarten, primary and secondary schools in the country, the main institution of the 43 schools and colleges governed by the Education Department of Bangkok Archdiocese (EDBA), and the Ban Phu Waan Pastoral Training Centre - a leading Catholic conference and convention centre in Asia. There are several other large private schools in Takham including St. Peter's school (mixed gender, Grades 1 through 9 and kindergarten) also governed by the EDBA in the parish of St. Peter, a village and factory community about 2 kilometres from the main highway in the south of Tha Kham, and Marie Upatham, an independent Catholic school for girls in the Takham village of Mor Sii.
Name
"Joseph" is the name of patron saint of Archbishop Joseph Khiamsun Nittayo and "Upatham" from Thai Language means foster.Then both of "Joseph Upatham" means fostering by St.Joseph.
Relationship of Pope with Joseph Upatham School
1.since 1987
- Pope John Paul II went to Mass for Thanksgiving. He presided over the 23 new priests' with the closing of the sacred year for Thailand at Joseph Upatham School.
2.since 2004
- Pope Benedict XVI has sent a congratulatory plaque to the sponsored Joseph Upatham school on the occasion of the 40th anniversary.
Rector of Joseph Upatham School
Saint Joseph Seminary
| Years in office | Name |
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| 1965 | Rev.Fr. Francis Xavier Thongdee Kitcharoen |
| 1965-1973 | Rev.Fr. Michael Huashang Kitbunchu Archbishop of Bangkok(1972-2009)now is arcbishop emeritus Cardinal Protopriest(2016-present) |
| 1973-1976 | Rev.Fr. Joseph Sangval Surasarang Bishop of Chiang Mai(1987-2009) now is bishop emeritus |
| 1976-1983 | Rev.Fr. Joseph Pravit Phongviratchai |
| 1983-1992 | Rev.Fr. Joseph Pibul Visitnondachai Bishop of Nakhon Sawan(2009-present) |
| 1992-1996 | Rev.Fr. Peter Surasit Chumsriphan |
| 1992-1999 | Rev.Fr. John Suthep Phongviratchai |
| 1999-2004 | Rev.Fr. Ignatius Adisak Somsaengsuang |
| 2004-2009 | Rev.Fr. John Witchukorn Gatepab |
| 2009-2013 | Rev.Fr. Joseph Prateep Kiratipong |
| 2013-present | Rev.Fr. Joseph Chaiyo Kitsakul |
The Ascension Catholic Church
| Years in office | Name |
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| 2006-present | Rev.Fr. Peter Chatchaval Supalak |
Manager of Joseph Upatham School
School's Directors
| Years in office | Name |
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| 1966-1967 | Rev.Fr. Joseph Savieng Surasarang |
| 1967-1974 | Rev.Fr. Muchael Khomthun Mungsommai |
| 1974-1981 | Rev.Fr. Joseph Virasak Vanarotsuvit |
| 1981-1984 | Rev.Fr. Charles Piya Rotchanamarivong(Boonleang Sae-Pang) |
| 1984-1989 | Rev.Fr. Peter Chavalit Kitcharoen |
| 1989-1990 | Rev.Fr. John Baptit Vivat Praesiri |
| 1990-1994 | Rev.Fr. Joseph Vuthilert Haelom |
| 1994-1999 | Rev.Fr. Joseph Suphakij Lertjitleakha(Sae-Lee) |
| 1999-2006 | Rev.Fr. Nicolas Sakchai Saphaphamai |
| 2006-2013 | Rev.Fr. John Baptist Ekaporn Nittayo |
| 2013-2016 | Rev.Fr. Peter Theeraphol Kobvithayakul |
| 2016-2017 | Rev.Fr. Paul Sawong Wijitwong |
| 2017-present | Rev.Fr. Joseph Itthipon Srirattana |
Headmaster of School's College
| Years in office | Name |
|---|---|
| 2006-2013 | Rev.Fr. Emmanuel Sahaphon Tangthavorn |
| 2013-2016 | Rev.Fr. Paul Sawong Wijitwong |
| 2016-present | Rev.Fr. Stefen Weerayuth Kieatsakulchai |
Headmistress of School's Convent
| Years in office | Name |
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| 2006-2010 | Sr.Kristoff Paykanan |
| 2010-2011 | Sr.Thérèse de Lisieux Wongcheun |
| 2011-2015 | Sr.Margaret Jittree Rattanawongchaiya |
| 2015-present | Sr.Jeanne-Françoise de Chantal Suphen Triwaudom |
Curriculum
- Primary Education (Grade 1-6 according to Thai Education)
1.Intensive English Course
2.English Programme
3.Ordinary Programme
- Junior High School Education (Grade 7-9 according to Thai Education)
1.Intensive English Course
2.English Programme
3.Ordinary Programme
4.Science-Mathematics Programme
- Senior High School Education (Grade 10-12 according to Thai Education)
| Majors | Minors |
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| Science–Mathematics | English |
| English–Mathematics | Science-Social Studies |
| English | Thai-Social Studies |
| English–French | |
| English–Chinese | |
| English–Social Studies | Thai-Computer,Career |
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
1.since 2001
- Hawthorn-Melbourne English Language Centre, University of Melbourne(Australia)
2.since 2015
- Chinese Language and Culture School of Kunming,China and Chinaviz Language Institute (ฺBangkok Division)
- Goodwill Chinese Culture Communication Co.,Ltd.
3.since 2017
Famous alumni
- Archbishop of Bangkok
- Cradinal Francis Xavier Kriengsak Kovitvanit, (14 May 2009–present)
- Bishop of Nakhon Sawan
- Cradinal Francis Xavier Kriengsak Kovitvanit, (7 March 2007 – 14 May 2009)
- Bishop of Chiang Mai
- Bishop Francis Xavier Vira Arpondratana, (10 February 2009 – present)