“Knowledge concomitant with goodness.” This is the motto of Mahapruttaram Girls’ School. It reflects the school’s vision to cultivate students with both knowledge and strong moral character.
Mahapruttaram Girls’ School is a government-funded secondary school. It is for girls in Bangkok. The school has a rich history and a commitment to providing quality education.
Let’s journey back to the late 19th century. Mahapruttaram Girls’ School existed as a vocational school for 30 years. Recognizing its potential, the Thai government allocated funds in 1898 to enhance the school’s facilities. This was a pivotal moment in its transformation.
In 1918, Mahapruttaram Girls’ School officially opened its doors as a junior high school. It started with 109 students and 3 teachers. The school was at the forefront of girls’ education.
As the years passed, Mahapruttaram Girls’ School continued to evolve. In 1955, it expanded its offerings by introducing a senior high school program. This program included both science-mathematics and language-arts streams. Prince Pitayalapoppruttiyakorn was a key supporter of the school.
A significant chapter in the school’s history unfolded in 1956. Queen Sirikit paid a private visit to Mahapruttaram Girls’ School. This underscored her interest in and support for the school’s mission. Twelve years later, in 1968, Queen Sirikit graced the school’s fiftieth-anniversary celebration with her presence. During this visit, she established the Srimahaprutt Scholarship. This provided opportunities for deserving students.
Queen Sirikit became the school’s patron. She renamed it “Mahapruttaram Girls’ School under the Royal Patronage of her Majesty the Queen”. This underscored the deep connection between the school and the Thai monarchy.
Today, Mahapruttaram Girls’ School stands as a beacon of education for girls in Bangkok. It provides education for grades 7 through 12. The school offers diverse programs of study. Students can choose from science-mathematics, English-mathematics, Chinese-English, French-English or business-English programs. Each grade has 10 rooms.
Mahapruttaram Girls’ School boasts a distinguished list of notable alumni. Sawalee Phakapan is a National Artist. Rosana Tositrakul served as a Bangkok Senator in 2008. Varunee Suesatsakulchai is a respected correspondent. Supachaya Luthisoponkul is a talented artist. Kasarin Aektawachkul is an accomplished actress. Lukana Huangmaneerungroj showcases her talents as an actress, artist and DJ. Napapa Tantrakul shines as an actress. Angkana Triratanatip once held the title of Miss Thailand. Butree Perdpong competed as an Olympic Taekwondo Athlete. Suwapich Tripornworakit charms audiences as an actress. Pawadee Kumchokpaisan is also a celebrated actress. Thanapa Saelao excels as a National Taekwondo Athlete. Nutnisha Sherdshubupakaree is a well-known actress.
The school’s identities are rooted in good relations with volunteers. The lotus is the school’s flower. Navy blue signifies stability and peace. Blue symbolizes glory and cheerfulness. These symbologies reflect the values and aspirations of Mahapruttaram Girls’ School.