A note from the Principal

Term 2 may be 11 weeks long, but it always feels as though it passes quickly, filled with opportunities to learn, celebrate and come together as a community. From Primary Play in a Day, Wasteless Week, Performance Week, Science Week and World Book Day, there is much for our students to look forward to and enjoy. Alongside this, we have our Year 3 Residentials, PTG Fun Day, the Language Olympiad, Smile Day, as well as a range of day trips, sporting events and competitions.

A note from the Principal

This week, I would like to draw your attention to a feature in today’s Patana News celebrating an important development within our Primary team, the strengthening of our Teaching Assistant leadership pathway.

A note from the Principal

This week, the Primary School has very much enjoyed our annual Science Week. Having spent the last 3 years working on Atomic Theory, we are now turning our attentions to marine biology and conservation. It has been fantastic to welcome Piers Baillie from Global Reef and to understand more about their incredible work in Koh Tao. The students have learnt so much and cannot wait to get started on their projects, including coral restoration!

Have a great weekend. Don’t forget that on Monday and Tuesday, school will be closed.

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This week, our focus across the Primary School has been on what it means to be Safe, Curious and Kind online. Through a range of age-appropriate activities, students explored how these values apply in digital spaces, helping them to build awareness, make thoughtful choices and develop their understanding of digital citizenship.

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At the heart of our Primary School is a commitment to fostering belonging, with relationships built on respect, care, trust, empathy and kindness. We hope this is something you experience when you are on campus and in your interactions with our community.

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This week, I have spent a great deal of time in classrooms and around our campus. From a Year 5 learning walk where I saw some excellent Mathematics learning in action, to observations of some of our new staff, a lovely visit to Tiny Tigers and time in the soft play area, learning about pirates with Year 2, and finishing with a wonderful campus walk alongside another Year 2 class.

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Last Saturday, we were delighted to host a “Play in a Day” for approximately 40 of our students. Led by Divergent Theatre, the children took part in drama workshops throughout the day, culminating in a performance for parents at the end. Opportunities like this reflect the value we place on drama as a powerful way for students to build confidence, collaborate with others, and express themselves creatively. Meanwhile, in Year 6, planning is well underway for their end-of-year production. I am not sure I am able to share what it is just yet, so mum is the word. But we are certainly in for a treat!

Have a great weekend.
Sarah McCormack

With a special welcome to our 3 new families joining Y3 this term.

A note from the Principal

A note from the Principal

This week I have been reflecting on the wider opportunities our students experience beyond the classroom. The highlight for many was our Year 3 students heading off to Pattaya for their first Residential. It is always a special milestone, with lots of learning taking place as students spend time away from home, growing in independence and confidence.

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A big well done to all of our students who took part in the second Language Olympiad on Wednesday. It was brilliant to have 13 schools from across Thailand here at Patana, all coming together to celebrate languages, culture and global citizenship. The energy across the day was fantastic.

A short week this week! Lots of fabulous costumes on display for World Book day - thank you for your efforts!

A note from the Principal

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It has been another full and happy week in Primary. The swim galas have brought so much energy to the campus and the children have absolutely loved their workshops with visiting author Mark Grist. There is a real sense of excitement building as we head towards the end of term!

It’s been a super week in Primary with a visit from author Mark Grist plus the opportunity to speak with a real-life adventurer from Antarctica! Next week, we look forward to our Swim Galas.

Wishing you a wonderful long weekend!

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We always enjoy sending our students off on Residential, and we are equally glad to have them back. Over the past two weeks, almost 450 students spent valuable time away from home, learning, growing and supporting one another. Well done to them, and thank you to the staff who looked after the groups so well.

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We are so pleased that our Week 1 Residential trips have had such a great start. The groups enjoyed cooler weather, lots of time outdoors, and the chance to be surrounded by nature. I feel we are very lucky to have such brilliant Residential locations so close to Bangkok! Good luck to the second groups who will be getting packed over the weekend!

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It has been a very full week across the Patana campus with a three-day visit from CIS, our accreditation body. Wendy and Damien spent time in many of our classrooms and met with a wide range of stakeholders as part of this pre-accreditation process. Their early feedback has been very encouraging, and we now look forward to receiving the formal report.

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It’s been a very busy week in which we celebrated Loy Krathong and Y1 – Y6 Sports Week. Thankfully the rains didn’t cause too many disruptions and we hope they disappear before it’s our turn to go on Residential!

As we move towards the period of reduced air quality, please take a moment to familiarise yourself with our Air Quality Management Policy - Bangkok Patana School

Sarah McCormack

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This week, our community came together in a spirit of reflection and respect, especially on Thursday for the International Commemoration Assembly for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit.

Thank you to our PTG for their generous organisation of the day, and to all the parents who contributed to the Food Fair. Your support helped make the occasion both meaningful and memorable for our students.

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This week, our focus turned to professional learning as teachers engaged in a rich and reflective CPL Day. Together, we explored a number of topics including how data and assessment can meaningfully inform teaching, how AI might enhance learning experiences, and what continues to define high-quality teaching and learning at Bangkok Patana.

Tiger Spirit Day - How lovely to see our Y3 students working with new friends in Y6. Thank you for sending in donations for our charity!

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A note from the Principal

This week I have been reflecting on the strength of our wider community. On Tuesday, we welcomed parents to our Safeguarding session, an important step for those wishing to volunteer in classrooms. On Wednesday, our CAT assemblies introduced students to their charity partnerships for the year ahead, sparking enthusiasm for making a difference beyond school.

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A highlight of my week was joining our Pitee Wai Kru ceremony on Thursday. The culture of respect and compassion in the Primary School is remarkable, and I was proud to see our students living the values of Safe, Curious and Kind through their attitudes and behaviour.

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This week we thoroughly enjoyed Maths Week, with consultants and long-term Patana partners Andrew Jeffry and Liz Gibbs leading students through exciting learning activities, providing staff consultation and training, and hosting an engaging and very busy parent workshop explaining our curriculum!

If you would like to attend future parent sessions, please kindly remember to sign up in advance so that we can prepare appropriate catering and seating.

Have a lovely long weekend!

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Dear Parents

It has been another wonderful week of learning in the Primary School. Informal highlights have included spotting several bee hives in our trees, experiencing some spectacular rainstorms, and even catching sight of a few monitor lizards – a beautiful reminder of our wonderful location here in Thailand.

The children have enjoyed being scientists and finding out about Light and Shadows.

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It's been an incredible start to the new school year. The children have come in so enthusiastically into their new year group and classes. We have had a very busy first full week as teachers and students have been getting to know each other. We would like to extend a warm welcome to the new families who joined us and we look forward to helping you all settle in very quickly.

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It has been another busy and brilliant week in Primary with the Year 4 Expo, Year 5 Bake Sale, Busking Day, and of course, Patana Primary – all signs that the end of term is just around the corner!

A quick reminder that End of Year Reports will go live next Tuesday.

It has been a marvellous week in Primary with so many amazing events and activities showcasing our students’ incredible talents. From the Bangkok Games to home-made games in Year 4, poetry performances in Year 3, and a final celebration of learning through our 3-Way Conferences and Parent-Teacher Meetings. Wow, what a community!

Thank you to all our students, staff and families for your energy, enthusiasm and support. As we head into the final stretch of term, we are so proud of everything our children have achieved and the spirit of curiosity, kindness and celebration that shines through.

It is hard to believe how quickly the summer holidays are approaching! Despite the end of term on the horizon, our wonderful Primary is as vibrant as ever!

This week, Year 5 enjoyed their trips to the local temple. We also celebrated our Swim Galas and the Junior Sports Awards.

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This week has brought with it two standout moments of pride for our school community.

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We had a lot of very excited – and understandably rather tired – Year 2 friends returning home today after completing their magical sleepover experience. For many, it was their very first night away from home with school friends, and they embraced the adventure with courage, joy, and a real sense of independence. A huge thank you to all the staff involved for creating such a memorable and meaningful experience for our youngest campers.

This week, I have thoroughly enjoyed spending time in classrooms across the Primary School. It has been a joy to see our students so engaged in their learning—asking thoughtful questions, collaborating with their peers, and showing real curiosity and creativity in their work. Thank you to all our teachers and teaching assistants for creating such vibrant and purposeful learning environments.

Looking ahead, we are excited to celebrate our upcoming Sports Festivals next week! These events are always a highlight of the year—full of teamwork, determination, and plenty of Patana Tiger spirit. We look forward to seeing our students challenge themselves, cheer each other on, and have lots of fun in the process.

Dear Parents,

What a showstopper! This week, our talented Year 6 students lit up the stage with their spectacular production of Aladdin. With two dress rehearsals and two outstanding performances for parents, they wowed us all with their energy, singing, dancing, and stage presence. These moments showcase more than talent — they build lifelong skills in communication, confidence, and creativity. Huge thanks to the team behind the scenes and our brilliant students for such a magical experience. A proud week to be Principal! 

A note from the Principal

2 May 2025

A real highlight for the Primary team this week was Thursday’s CPL Day – a dedicated time for our teachers and teaching assistants to come together to reflect, learn and grow. With keynote talks on sustainable product design and the impact of social media, technology updates, time to explore our new report guidance, and a chance to showcase staff professional development, it was a valuable and energising day for all involved.

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We hope you had a restful and enjoyable break. It has been fantastic to see the children back on campus—full of energy and ready for the term ahead.