We are feeling Christmassy!
Well done to all of our fantastic Year 1 assembly choir singers.
We are so proud of you!
Thank you to all the parents who came along to support.
A Note from the Principal
6 December 2024
In our Primary School, it really is starting to feel a lot like Christmas! This is my favourite time of year, and I love the excitement as we all look forward to the end of term and the holidays.
Next week, our Mid-Year Reports will be published. As I write this, I am busy proofreading all the Year 6 reports. These reports are a celebration of the learning your child has done this term, and I encourage you to use them as a way to talk with your child about their successes and next steps. All of our Patana Primary students should feel proud of what they have achieved—we certainly are!
Sarah McCormack
Please - no Christmas Gifts for classmates!
Our children are very excited about Christmas and the holiday season and there will be a number of exciting events over the next two weeks.
Please note, we do not allow party bags or other gifts to be given out at school, either for birthdays, or other celebrations. This includes giving out Christmas gifts to the class, such as small toys and candy-canes.
Our students benefit from a calm start to the day, and giving out presents can be disruptive.
Thank you for your support and understanding!
Christmas Book Collection
Parent Workshops and Presentations
Curriculum
To find out about the Year 1 curriculum, please visit our Curriculum page:
Class Blogs
Please check your class blog every Friday for updates on learning for each of the classes. Click the picture to go to the blogs!
Upcoming events
| Christmas Assembly and | 13 December | Whole school |
| Term 1b last day | 13 December | |
| Term 2a starts | 6 January 2025 |
Christmas Concert
Playground use - before and after school
Students are not permitted to use any of the climbing or play equipment before 7:30 a.m.
There is no staff supervision in any play area after 2:30.
The accompanying adult is therefore responsible for the safe supervision of the child.
We encourage parents and family employees to take children straight home at the end of the school day.
Preventing the spread of colds and flu
Please help us to prevent outbreaks of cold or flu as we head into the rainy season.
Children with cold or flu (influenza) symptoms should be kept at home until they are completely recovered. Even when the main symptoms have gone, your child may still need time to return to full strength.
Please do not send your child back to school too soon, even if they are no longer in the contagious phase. If your child is still coughing or sneezing, please keep them at home and limit their contact with other children.
A child who has a fever should be kept at home until ‘fever free’ for a minimum of 24 hours.
Influenza is a serious and contagious infection that affects the nose, throat, and respiratory system. The virus is commonly spread through droplets in the air, allowing infection to spread quickly.
When unsure, always seek medical advice, especially if a child has a chronic condition e.g., asthma. If Influenza is confirmed, please send a copy of the medical certificate to Nurse@patana.ac.th
Allergies and Dietry Requirements
Please ensure your child/ren's medical information is fully up to date on our systems.
Should your child suffer from critical conditions related to their diet they are no longer able to eat any birthday treats brought into school from outside.
We encourage parents now to provide a small box of dry snacks/treats that their child can eat, which the class teacher can keep, and use during any celebrations in class.
Please remember we are a nut-free Primary School and also check with the class teacher for any other dietary requirements of the class.
Important Contacts
| Department | Contact Number | Email |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Year Group Leaders | Curriculum - Meagan Wilson - mewi@patana.ac.th Pastoral - Michael Dolan - mido@patana.ac.th Assistant Leader - Vicky Paxman - vipx@patana.ac.th |
Year 1 birthdays
Len (1W)
Birthday Treats
Children may bring in a special treat to share with the class.
Please contact the class teacher to arrange a suitable time.
· Brownies, cupcakes, small donuts, and cake slices are easier for your child to give out
· We do not give out drinks (e.g., bubble tea, sodas)
· Please reduce plastic packaging.
· We do not allow party bags or other gifts to be given out at school, either for birthdays, or other celebrations.