Start of day timings
For families who arrive by car, getting departure and arrival times right can be difficult.
You don’t want to arrive too early, but you also don’t want to be stuck in the LaSalle traffic.
The occasional late arrival is well understood - and sometimes unavoidable.
However, the class teacher will be in contact if there is a persistent pattern of lateness.
Primary school timings – start of day
- Staff on duty from 7 a.m.
- Students enter classrooms at 7:30.
- Timetabled learning begins at 7:40.
If a child arrives rushed, and perhaps stressed about missing a lesson, this is not the best start to their day.
Those first ten minutes, from 7:30 – 7:40, are an important part of the school day.
Established start-of-day routines give children time to settle and switch into learner mode.
We want all of our children to know about the importance of punctuality, and not only in their school setting.
Spellathon!
The Year 1 children are busy practicing their Spellathon words in their phonic sessions. We hope they are finding time to practice at home too. If your child does not have their list or sponsorship form, please let their class teacher know.
The Spellathon will be on Thursday 6th February in class time.
Thank you for your supporting this year group event!
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.
A Note from the Principle
24 January 2025
This week, let us celebrate the power of curiosity and kindness, two of the guiding principles in the Primary school. Every question asked and every small act of care creates a ripple, shaping the community we love.
On Thursday, I saw great curiosity and kindness at our newcomers coffee morning, organised so wonderfully by our dedicated PTG! Thank you to all those who attended.
Next Friday, we look forward to honouring the Lunar New Year with our families with our annual assembly and dress-up day!
LUNAR NEW YEAR - Friday 31st January
Friday 31st January
Children are encouraged to wear Lunar New Year costumes or red and gold colours on this day to celebrate the Lunar New Year!
Quantum Magic Science Show with Ruben Meerman
Join us on Saturday 1st February, 9-10am in the Primary Hall for a brilliant Science show (with plenty of magic thrown in) with Ruben Meerman, also known as 'The Surfing Scientist'. Either scan the QR code, or click on this link to register: https://forms.office.com/r/Z0z4bs66mF
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
| 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 Dress Up Day + 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!
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 Levi (1S) and Sophia (1M) 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.