We have had a brilliant start to the new school year. We are so proud of the way our new students have settled into our community and how our returning students have navigated the move from Foundation Stage to Year 1. It's been a very busy week and a half, but it has been one full of smiles, laughter, learning, re-connecting and making new friendships. We are so excited about the year ahead.
Note from the Principal
Email Communication
Upcoming Events
| Event | Date | Location | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meet the Teachers | 1st September 2.45pm | Your child's classroom | Parents |
| ECAs Start | 7th September | BPS | Students |
| School Closed | 18th September | BPS Community | |
| World Peace Day | 21st September | Students | |
| Patana Fun Run | 27th September | BPS Community | |
| Parent Teacher Meetings | 28th September - 1st October | Year 1 Classrooms | Parents |
| Parent Workshop - Safeguarding Training for Parent Volunteers | 29th September | CON 420 | Parents |
| Tiger Spirit Day | 9th October | BPS | Students |
| Half Term | 12th - 16th October | ||
| Term 1B commences | 19th October |
Birthdays
Happy birthday to Yu (1M) and So (1J) who had their birthday this week.
Happy Birthday to Ria (1K), Valentina (1K) and Lawana (1S) who will be celebrating next week.
Wellbeing
Morning Drop Off
Please read the following to support your child(ren) to have a successful and relaxed start to their day:
Access to the Year 1 Building
Registers and Lateness
Temporary Guardianship
If both parents are travelling and your child will be left with an alternative family member, friend or nanny, please complete the form below and submit to the Admissions Department BEFORE you leave.
Nut Free Primary School
We do not allow any nuts to be brought into the Primary School. This includes snacks on school transport, birthday treats and food items brought in for any other special days.
Some treats, such as macarons contain hidden nuts. Please check the ingredients before sending into school. If snacks or birthday treats are found to contain nuts, we will contact you and either dispose of the food safely or ask you to collect and take back home.
Learning
Reading
The children will be changing their reading books every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. They will bring home their first reading book on Monday 31st August.
Please support your child by reading with them everyday and reminding them to bring in their books (if finished) on book change days.
PE Days
A reminder that on your child's PE days, they should wear their PE kit to school. This should be paired with well-fitted, supportive trainers.
Swimming
Swimming is an important part of the curriculum at Bangkok Patana School. If three sessions are missed consecutively, you will be asked to provide a medical certificate.
Class Blogs
Every Friday, your child's class teacher will publish their Weekly Learning Blog. This will detail some of the learning experiences your child has had throughout the week alongside keep messages from the class teacher. Please take the time to read this and stay up to date with what is going on at school.
Blogs can be found here:
Addition Information
Contacts
| Department | Contact Number | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Office | 02 785 2258 | primary@patana.ac.th |
| Transport | 02 785 2470 | transport@patana.ac.th |
| Primary Nurse | 02 785 2478 02 785 5460 | nurse@patana.ac.th |
| ECAs | 02 785 2231 | eca@patana.ac.th |
| PTG | Year 1 Rep - ptgy1@patana.ac.th
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| Year Group Leaders | Ms Sophie Riley- Year Group Leader: Pastoral sori@patana.ac.th Ms Jo Cranmer- Year Group Leader: Curriculum |
Competition Time
The PTG
Have a lovely weekend.