About us

Vision

“Wachirawit Chiang Mai School is a Center for Potential Excellence Development.”

Mission

  • Develop morality, ethics, and desirable characteristics to foster students’ excellence according to their potential and to ensure their quality meets international standards.
  • Support teachers and staff to enhance their potential and move toward becoming professional educators
  • Accelerate the development of the school management system by applying the Tomorrow Mind approach and expediting the enhancement of the educational quality assurance system.
  • Promote the effective use of media, equipment, facilities, and technology to align with operational needs and practical applications.
  • Encourage the participation of related educational institutions, alumni, parents, and the community in building a collaborative network to support the school’s development.

Corporate Objectives

Students will possess good physical and mental health, strong morals and ethics, an appreciation for aesthetics, and achieve excellence according to their potential in academics, arts, music, and sports. They will be technologically proficient, globally oriented, able to collaborate effectively with others, and live happily in society.

Fundamental Policies of Wachirawit Chiangmai School Developent

To ensure the school’s development aligns with its objectives toward excellence, six key development policies have been established as follows: Wachirawit Chiang Mai School Development Policies

  1. Academic Development The curriculum is continuously revised and developed to align with government policies and future-oriented thinking. Teachers are encouraged to participate in academic seminars and training, both internally and through external organizations. Internal supervision is provided, and teachers are given opportunities to visit other schools for academic observation, as well as to further their studies in relevant fields. These efforts aim to improve teaching quality and effectiveness.
  2. Personnel Development Staff are encouraged to develop themselves academically. Monthly knowledge-sharing sessions are held during staff meetings. Teachers are trained to use technology in teaching and to enhance teamwork. Welfare systems and morale-boosting initiatives are implemented to improve work satisfaction and loyalty (LOYALTY) to the institution.
  3. Student Affairs and Activities Development Student activities are enhanced by expanding clubs and community groups based on student interests. Emphasis is placed on discipline, leadership development through knowledge, morality, and activities that enhance students’ potential. Students are encouraged to be responsible for themselves, their school, society, the environment, and the nation. The school also promotes the student council, teamwork, cultural appreciation, health and wellness through sports, and social services both inside and outside school. Learning is extended through field trips, academic camps, meditation retreats, and other enrichment programs.
  4. Public Relations and Community Services Development
    • The school supports the activities of the Parent-Teacher Association and establishes an alumni network to foster mutual understanding among the school, students, parents, alumni, and the wider community.
    • Organize regular parent-teacher meetings to collaboratively address student issues.
    • Encourage students to participate in community and provincial events when appropriate.
    • Promote student engagement in community service. Participate in national, religious, and local celebrations.
    • Build public trust, confidence, and recognition through various media platforms
  5. Finance, Administration, and Facility Development The school employs technology systems to manage financial and administrative data. Scholarships are allocated to students. In addition to classrooms, the school provides science labs, computer labs, various specialized rooms, and sports facilities. The environment is continuously improved to be pleasant and conducive to learning
  6. Research Development A research and academic development committee is established to produce high-quality research outcomes, including classroom research and performance evaluation studies for continuous improvement

The Emblem of Wachirawit Chiang Mai School

The Emblem

The school emblem consists of two concentric circles. The inner circle has a diameter of 3.5 cm, and the outer circle has a diameter of 4.5 cm. Between the two circles is the school’s name in Thai: “โรงเรียนวชิรวิทย์ เชียงใหม่,” along with the school’s abbreviation “ว.ช.ม.” and its location, also in Thai Inside the inner circle, the emblem features a shield, an open book, and a Dok Chaiyapruek (Cassia Fistula) garland. These symbols are accompanied by the school’s motto:

Good Discipline, Academic Excellence, and Happiness.

  • Shield Represents protection and defense from harm. It symbolizes the school’s role as a shield that safeguards students, enabling them to live safely in the world.
  • BookRepresents subjects, knowledge, and sources of information. The school serves as a center of learning, providing students with knowledge that keeps them informed and up to date with the world.
  • Dok Chaiyapruek (Cassia Fistula Garland) Serves as a symbolic representation of honor and excellence. (Note: the explanation for this symbol seems incomplete; please provide the full intended meaning if you’d like it translated precisely.)

White

Represents purity

Philosophy

Identity

Uniqueness

Students Desired Characteristics

The four desired characteristics of Wachirawit School students are:

1. Morals

Indicators:

  • Demonstrates discipline, honesty, and compassion.
  • Shows gratitude and respect toward benefactors.
  • Is generous, selfless, and community-minded.
  • Practices thriftiness and uses personal and communal resources wisely

2. Leadership

Indicators:

  • Exhibits discipline and a confident, presentable personality.
  • Possesses self-confidence and confidence in others.
  • Thinks analytically and synthetically, exercises sound judgment.
  • Demonstrates creativity and active listening.
  • Is curious, loves learning, and engages in continuous self-development.
  • Is articulate, courageous, and expressive.
  • Displays proper manners, respects elders, has good interpersonal skills, and maintains both physical and mental well-being

3. Responsibility

Indicators:

  • Is punctual and adheres to school rules.
  • Is eager to learn and takes responsibility for self, others, and society.
  • Works well with others and upholds the reputation of both self and the school.

4. Good Citizenship

Indicators:

  • Behaves as a responsible citizen who loves the Nation, Religion, and Monarchy.
  • Demonstrates public-mindedness.
  • Protects and improves the environment.
  • Stays away from drugs and all forms of vice.
  • Helps preserve cultural traditions and local wisdom.
  • Appreciates the arts, music, and sports.
  • Lives happily and harmoniously in society.