Siam Commercial Bank launches the 18th SCB Challenge, inspiring creative imagination among elementary school students nationwide through art competitions

 


Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) continuously promotes the cultivation of imagination through art among elementary school students via its "SCB Challenge" initiative. This program strategically focuses on fostering crucial 4C characteristics – Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity – essential for the development of young minds. Emphasizing the importance of instilling awareness and good citizenship for the betterment of society, SCB seeks to nurture both virtuous and talented individuals. The latest 18 th edition of this initiative centered around the theme "Creative Power from the Principles of Morality and Goodness." Engaging a diverse pool of 400 youths from across the nation, the competition was structured into four regions: the central region, the northern region, the northeastern region, and the southern region. Asst. Prof. Dr. Apichart Pholprasert, Head of the Division of Art Education at the Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University, and his team, in collaboration with Dr. Sangkom Thongmee, Director of the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Art Center, lent their expertise as judges. Furthermore, volunteers from SCB branches in each region actively participated, offering encouragement to the budding talents. In parallel, SCB orchestrated an "SCB Challenge Savings Mission" activity to augment financial skills and knowledge, and to foster discipline among the youth partaking in the competitions.

Competition results are as follows:

Central Region: The event took place at Mahisorn Auditorium, Siam Commercial Bank Head Office, where Ms. Araya Phuphanich, First Executive Vice President of the CSR Function at Siam Commercial Bank, presided over the opening and presented awards.
 

Winner: Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Kindergarten School, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province

1st Runner-up: Ban Thai Samakkhi School, Sa Kaeo Province

2nd Runner-up: Wat Ruak School, Bangkok

Northern Region: The event took place at Chiang Mai University Auditorium where Assoc. Prof. Prasert Rerkkriangkrai, Vice President of Chiang Mai University, presided over the opening ceremony, and Mr. Warunyou Kokpoon, Senior Vice President and Area Manager of Chiang Mai Area Office at Siam Commercial Bank, presented awards.
 

Winner: Ban Tha Song Yang Community School, Tak Province

1st Runner-up: Woranakorn School, Nan Province

2nd Runner-up: Sirimart Thevi School, Chiang Rai Province

Northeast Region: The event took place at Khon Kaen University’s Kanchanaphisek Multipurpose Convention Center, where Dr. Kittisan Sriruksa, Assistant to the President for Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy, presided over the opening ceremony, and Mr. Nithiwat Phatsiriwit, Senior Vice President and Area Manager of Khon Kaen Area Office at Siam Commercial Bank, presented awards.
 

Winner: Ban Prakong School, Buriram Province

1st Runner-up: Atchara Kindergarten School, Nakhon Ratchasima Province

2nd Runner-up: Ban Non Khwao School, Khon Kaen Province

Southern Region: The event took place at Prince of Songkla University Auditorium’s Surat Thani Campus, Surat Thani Province where Dr. Khanchai Wongchana, Assistant President for Student Development and Alumni, Surat Thani Campus, presided over the opening ceremony, and Assoc. Prof. Suchada Tipmontree, Vice President, Surat Thani Campus, presented awards.
 

Winner: Wat Khan Ngoen Community School, Chumphon Province

1st Runner-up: Wat Samai Suwan School, Surat Thani Province

2nd Runner-up: Ban Na Thawee School, Songkhla Province

For high school and vocational school levels, competitions will focus on creating projects to uplift the Thai community in accordance with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) guidelines, utilizing science and technology. The committee has selected the five finalist teams, and they are now heading to their respective areas to implement projects in collaboration with local communities, striving to achieve impactful results. These student teams will reconvene to present their projects in the final round on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event will take place at SCB Academy, 18th floor, Backyard Zone. SCB is delighted to extend an invitation to you to join us and show your support during this final stage.

 

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