KIND: Peaceful Problem Solving
We might celebrate World Peace Day at Patana but, as we all know, it’s not always peaceful in Y1! At this age, children are still learning how to use kind words and actions, and to socialise peaceably with friends. It takes many years to learn self-control and to develop empathy for others.
Common upsets – how many of these are familiar at home?
- Sharing and taking turns: Getting frustrated when asked to share toys or wait for their turn.
- Not respecting personal space: Moving into somebody else’s space or touch things without asking.
- Making and breaking rules: At this age, children are often trying to structure their play with rules, and this can lead to many misunderstandings
Some of you will already be familiar with the "Peaceful Problem Solving" strategies we use to help children mend friendships or disagree respectfully.
The social skills that we practice at school, especially around sharing and taking turns, can also be practised at home.
My key message this week is that upsets and fallings out are a normal part of Y1 life. Please know that you are not alone, and that we are here to help.
Peaceful Friends
Parent Tips - How to help your children with Maths
Please be aware that accessing and viewing the video below requires the use of your Parents' Gateway username and password and the Edge browser. This measure is an extra layer of security to protect our Data Privacy.
‘How to help your children with Maths’
A note from Sarah McCormack (Primary Principle)
A note from the Principal This week, we have enjoyed 2 special Primary school celebrations: International Day of Peace and the Wai Kru Ceremony. Through these events we have been talking with the children about the importance of being kind by showing compassion and respect. This links directly to our Global Citzenship value.
In MFL, the students have been demonstrating that understanding in multiple languages! Bien hecho!
Have a super long weekend ahead!
Sarah McCormack
Safe Curious Kind
Parents may have seen these new posters around the Primary school. We recently shared the attitudes and behaviours that we want to help every student to learn and develop as they move through our school.
These attitudes and behaviours are grouped under our three key values; Safe, Curious and Kind.
We want these positive words, thoughts and actions to support and strengthen your child’s holistic development as they move through Primary and into young adulthood. Please help us champion these three key values by referencing our matrix of positive behaviours and attitudes in conversations with your child. The matrix is also available in Thai.
Rain - updated morning routine
If it is raining in the morning children and their adults are encouraged to enter the Year 1 building to share books together quietly in the area inside the doors.
At 7:20am we ask adults to say goodbye and leave the building so children can tidy up and find their classrooms ready for their day.
If it is raining at the end of the day, please collect your child from the sheltered corridor outside of the Primary Office or outside the library for 1A and 1J.
Morning routine - walking to specialists
Should you arrive late to school, please bring your child to the classroom and hand them over to our teachers.
If the class has already departed for a specialist lesson, parents and carers need to walk their child to the correct location, after dropping their child's bag in class. This is so the students remain supervised by an adult.
Have a look out for a sign like this one which will tell you where your class is.
Thank you for your support with this.
School bags on mats
To help us ensure a smooth and safe morning routine, please make sure that school bags are not left on the mat without your child between 7:00-7:30.
If you take your child to another location during this time, we kindly ask that you bring their school bag with you. When we see a bag without a child, it can cause concern, as we may not realise they’re with their adult elsewhere.
Please ensure that school bags are large enough to fit all of your child's belongings inside - including book folders and swimming kits.
Curriculum
To find out about the Year 1 curriculum, please visit our Curriculum page:
Junk Modelling
We are currently looking for recycling to add to our Junk modeling boxes as part of our Playful Learning. If you have clean recycling we would love to take it off your hands. Please send it in with the children to pass on to the teachers.
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!
| Date | Event | Location | Who | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th September - 3rd October | Parent Teacher Meetings | Year 1 Classrooms | Parents and teachers | 2:45 - 5:30pm |
| 31st September | Parent workshop - Safeguarding Training for Parent volunteers | CON 420 | 8-9am |
PTG Tech Tips
FOBISIA Optional Writing Competition
A Message From PTG
PTG - Coffee Mornings
Tiger Spirit Day
International Spotlights
International Day 2024
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.
School Shoes
Primary students wear plain black school shoes as part of their uniform.
All shoes require at least a wide strap to keep the shoe firmly in place.
Your child will need a different pair of shoes (trainers) for their PE lessons.
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:
Miss Scarlett and Miss Amy!
We can not give out party bags or gifts
Please keep these for any sort of celebration that you do out of school. If you would like to send in some birthday treats for your child to share with their class, please arrange a day with your child's class teacher. We will only be able to manage individual items like brownies, doughnuts, or cupcakes.