Y1 Newsletter - Week 33

A Note From The Principle

23-05-25

We had a lot of very excited – and understandably rather tired – Year 2 friends returning home today after completing their magical sleepover experience. For many, it was their very first night away from home with school friends, and they embraced the adventure with courage, joy, and a real sense of independence. A huge thank you to all the staff involved for creating such a memorable and meaningful experience for our youngest campers.

Elsewhere across the Primary School, we also wrapped up our final Year Group Sports Festivals. These celebrations of physical activity and teamwork brought fantastic energy to the campus. A big thank you to our PE team for their enthusiasm, organisation, and care in making these events such a success.

This weekend, I have the great privilege of attending my own son’s graduation ceremony — a proud moment that reminds me just how quickly the school years fly by.

Wishing all of our families a restful weekend ahead.

Sarah McCormack

We are MOTIVATED

Transitioning to Year 2 – A Brave New Step!

This week, we began gentle conversations with the children about their upcoming move to Year 2. To support this transition, we explored the Year 2 corridor and visited some of the classrooms, helping to build familiarity and excitement about the next stage in their learning journey.

We also shared the story The Koala Who Could, which gave us a lovely opportunity to reflect on how change can feel a little scary—but also full of exciting possibilities! Together, we talked about how trying new things helps us grow, and that it's perfectly okay to feel a bit nervous at first. The children responded with wonderful curiosity and courage, and we look forward to continuing these positive transition experiences in the weeks ahead.

In Year 1 we are focusing on these behaviours:

Please discuss these with your child and how they could show this at school. 

CAT blog

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Curriculum

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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

3 Way Conferences - Save the date!

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

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.

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 Pat Pat (1R), TJ (1K), Victoria (1J), Ken (1S), Mek (1W) and Hugo (1J)

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.