12 December 2007, Newt attended Khemerat school for 3 years as a pre-teen. While we didn't have an opportunity for a tour and proper visit, it was exciting to just observe the school and youngsters, and note the changes from decades past. The sign reads "Rong Rian Khemerat" which translates to "Khemerat School." This is a different sign from when Newt was a student.
The main school building is the wooden two-story structure. When Newt was a student, it contained only classrooms, and was a simple, long rectangular building. The small "L" addition on the right side is a change, and may house administrative space. Also, the wooden shelters in front of the school building, and the playground (with the exotic animals) are all new. The walkway/driveway, now paved in concrete, was gravel.
Today, in Khemerat school, the schoolkids are wearing colorful sports clothing--it seems like they're having a sort of sports day. Previously, the sports clothing was only red and green. Besides the school uniforms, only scout uniforms were worn by the students. Now, this playing field was in use in years past, and it extends further to the left.
This sports pavilion was not around when Newt was a student. Then, the kids sought shade under trees. It was fun to see Khemerat School again, and remember times past. All of the sisters had some great experiences here. Newt can vividly recall some of her former schoolmates, though her memories of her teachers (there were only 4 or 5 teachers, and even the principal taught classes) have faded somewhat (she does remember a particularly pretty teacher, who lived a block away from school, and rode her bike to classes--as did all the teachers then. If you click the picture and zoom in, you'll see SUVs parked under the school building).
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