We are rigorous, inquisitive and creative
Me and My World Books
Please return your child's Me and My World Book for Term 2.
If you need a new book, please let your class teacher know.
Introducing The Spellathon!
Sponsored Spellathon in Year 1
On Thursday 6th February, Year 1 will be holding a Sponsored Spellathon! This fun event is designed to encourage Year 1 students to learn spellings appropriate to their phonics levels whilst also showing kindness to those who have less than us. The money raised will be donated to our friends at Grapongdeang School, in Khlong Toey, who are currently trying to renovate their classrooms.
Your child will bring home their list on Tuesday next week. Please encourage your child to practice reading and writing their words at home.
We have also attached a sponsorship form so that friends, family, and neighbours can sponsor your child’s efforts.
Donations can be made in cash or if you prefer, you can use our Charity QR code. Please be sure to send the transaction slip to your class teacher so the payment can be correctly tracked.
Thank you for your supporting this year group event.
Kind regards,
The Year 1 Team
A Note from the Principle
This week I reflected on how well our students have returned to the learning after a long winter break. There is a remarkable air of calm across the school, and when I have been into classes I am thrilled to see our young learners so engaged and motivated by their studies.
Well done to all the children and to their brilliant teachers for starting 2025 with such purpose and dedication! It's been an unusually chilly start to the term and this is just a reminder that we do have navy cardigans available in the school shop. If sizing is unavailable, students may wear a cardigan of their choice, preferably in similar colours.
Sarah McCormack
Author Visit
Next week Laura Wall will be visiting Patana Primary to work with our students. We are all very excited. Please see below for more information.
Writing Competition!
CAT blog
Please check out the Community Action Blog
Year 1 CAT - Bangkok Patana School
Device Collection
A message from Riko Ujita in 12G:
I am currently working on a CAS project. Our project is a donation drive to collect old but still usable devices to help refugees gain access to education in Bangkok.
Our drive ends on the 29th of January, and we have a collection box in front of the secondary reception.
Thank you!
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
| 20 January | ECA Block C Phase 1 Sign-up CLOSES | |
| 21 January | Primary Parents Workshop - Libraries | 8am - Primary Hall |
| 22 January | Primary Parent Workshop: Safeguarding Training for Parent Volunteers - venue change | 8am - Primary Library classroom |
| 24 January | Y1 - 6 TigerSharks ASA Primary Meet 2 | |
| 27 January | Primary Science Week | Primary School |
| 28 January | Primary Parents Workshop - Science in the Primary School | 8am - Primary Hall |
| 31 January | Primary Lunar New Year Assembly | |
| 3-7 February | Waste Less Week #WLW10 | Whole School |
| 4 February | Primary Parents Workshop - How Parents Support Learning and Development in the Early Years | 8am - Primary Hall |
| 5 February | School Photos Catch-Up Day | |
| 8 March | FUN DAY 2025 | |
| 9 February | Term 2: Half-term break |
FUN DAY 2025
See you there!
Gifts needed for Fun Day!
Half Term Dance Camp
Dance ECA!
Tech Tips
Patana News Survey
Some of our community prefers to receive Patana News on a different day from Friday. We would like to hear your opinion. Survey link
Workshops and Presentations
https://patana.fireflycloud.asia/daily-life/patana-parent-workshops-and-presentations
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.
Taking photos on campus
Taking photos and videos of students on Campus
At Bangkok Patana School we welcome parents on to our campus.
As part of this agreement, all parents must agree to our Parents’ Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
This includes:
- Never taking images in toilets, changing rooms or areas where privacy is expected.
- Using judgement before taking and before sharing images of students.
During a regular school day, parents may only take images of their own child – unless they have sought and received permission from another family to include their child in a group photo.
Family employees with access to the campus must also abide by this rule.
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
Happy birthday to Saisha (1R) and Seoh (1V) who celebrated their birthdays this week!
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.