Y1 Newsletter - Week 30 - 02.05.25

Workshops

Please click on the link below to view School Workshops and Presentations for this academic year so far.

https://patana.fireflycloud.asia/daily-life/patana-parent-workshops-and-presentations

Hair and hats

Dear Parents,

We appreciate your support in ensuring that children’s hair is appropriate for school.

For safety and comfort, hair longer than shoulder length should be tied or clipped back, and all students should bring a hat every day to wear when outdoors.

To maintain a practical and distraction-free environment, we ask that braids, extensions, or large headbands be saved for home.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping children feel comfortable and ready for learning each day.

Kind regards,

Mr Michael

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.

Swimming

We often notice a drop in swimming participation after colder weather and poor air quality days.

We’d like to gently remind parents of the importance of swimming as part of the curriculum. Regular attendance helps children build confidence and develop essential water safety skills.

Thank you for your support in ensuring your child is prepared for their lessons. If your child is unable to swim, please follow the school’s guidelines regarding medical notes.

If you have any concerns about swimming, please reach out to your class teacher.

We appreciate your cooperation!

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

Year 1 birthdays

Happy birthday to Milena (1V), Michael (1A), Jay (1V), Nate (1R)

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.