"Su Bote Chan is a very different kind of school. You?ll find it on the Thailand side of the Moei River that marks the border with Burma (Myanmar). About 5000 migrant workers eke out a living on this sliver of land, usually in local sweatshops and factories. For years, the children of Su Bote Chan had no school - not even a place where they could safely play. But in 2009 everything changed, thanks to the vision of local community workers, and a foreign journalist who raised funds by sharing the children?s story with his friends across the world in Canada. The head teacher at Su Bote Chan School (a gifted Burmese musician) believes that learning can only happen when children feel happy and secure - especially children whose lives are filled with so many challenges. That?s why music plays an important part in the school?s curriculum, along with many other kinds of creative activities. Pupils also study Thai, Burmese, English and Karen, as well as basic mathematics and geography. But nobody can learn on an empty stomach, so the school provides pupils with a simple, nutritious lunch each day. For many, it?s the only meal they can rely on. As Su Bote Chan School enters its third year, it?s impossible to predict what the future holds. The world of migrant children is a fragile one: especially along the Thai-Burma border. In 2010 the school had to close for a few days because of armed conflict across the river in the Burmese town of Myawaddy. The conflict could flare up again at any time. But as the School welcomed "Happy New Year 2011", the sound of shelling was replaced by the popping of balloons. Parents, caregivers, children, teachers and friends sang together, and shared food. And everyone celebrated."