2019-admin

Studiosus Group Tours Visited and Learned at Phaung Daw Oo School

Every November, the tour groups from Germany-based Studiosus Travel Company visit Phaung Daw Oo School. The principal welcomed them and introduced the school structure and educational system, available programs and potential future plans at PDO to the visitors. Most tour groups enjoy exploring the school campus and school activities, as well as getting a glimpse … Read moreStudiosus Group Tours Visited and Learned at Phaung Daw Oo School

Principal’s Panel at Irrawaddy Literacy Festival

The Principal, Ven Nayaka, participated as a panelist at Irrawaddy Literacy Festival, which took place on November 9-10 at Mercure Mandalay Hill Resort Hotel, Mandalay. He talked about education reform and Interfaith dialogue on the panel discussion. In the Interfaith Dialogue session, joined by Mr. Christopher Lumb, President of Australian-Myanmar Institute (AMI), and Al Haj … Read morePrincipal’s Panel at Irrawaddy Literacy Festival

Ven Nayaka Received the Outstanding Educator Award

On September 7, 2019, Ven Nayaka received the Outstanding Educator Award from International Buddhist College (IBC), Hat Yai, Thailand. The award is given yearly to an outstanding educator that has created positive and innovative changes in education. U Nayaka, the founder of PDO Education institution and PIU (Phaung Daw Oo international University), gave tree tuition to … Read moreVen Nayaka Received the Outstanding Educator Award

Energy Saving Campaign and Poster Competition

During the month of September, 2019, with the aim of saving energy and  protecting the environment from pollution, and also  raising the awareness on efficient energy usage, PDO held the competition ‘ Energy Saving Campaign and poster Competitions for all the students of all level and teachers of PDO. In the competition, 51 competitors took … Read moreEnergy Saving Campaign and Poster Competition

New Teaching Method Implemented in Mainstream Department

Starting from 2019-2020 academic year, Mainstream Department will incorporate the learner-centered Reading-Writing-Critical Thinking (RWCT) approach in their curriculum. This teaching method has been applied in the Fast Track program and NTTC program previously. This year, the RWCT approach is now  incorporated in the primary level of Mainstream, with plans of expansion to the middle school … Read moreNew Teaching Method Implemented in Mainstream Department

PDO Welcomed City University of Hong Kong volunteers

Phaung Daw Oo welcomed 14 student volunteers from City University of Hong Kong to our campus from June 10-25, 2019. During their time here, the volunteers taught English and Mathematics to Grade 5 and 6 students in the New Teacher Training Center (NTTC) program, as well as in the Fast-Track Department. The volunteers had a great time … Read morePDO Welcomed City University of Hong Kong volunteers