Y1 Newsletter: Week 19 - 19.01.24

Bangkok Patana Fun Day will be on Saturday 10th February. 

School Photos

School Photos Continue Next Week!

This year we have a new company who will be taking our school photos, following feedback from parents. Pret-a-Portrait have been taking photos at international schools and private schools the same size around the globe, and come highly recommended.

One change is that parents who choose to purchase photos will receive the full digital files and can then choose to print where ever they wish. Pret-a-Portrait does not provide hard goods such as magnets, frames, etc.

Please ensure that your child is present on their scheduled photo day as we do not photoshop missing students into the class group photos. If your child has to miss the scheduled class photo – they can still get their individual photos done later in the week. In the Yearbook, we will add your child’s individual photo beside the class photo.

In addition, parents may sign up for Family group photos. Please use the links below:

15-19 Jan, Primary Hall:
https://buytickets.at/pretaportrait/1085160

23 Jan, Foundation Stage:

https://buytickets.at/pretaportrait/1085201

25-26 Jan, 29 Jan- 1 Feb: Conference Centre
https://buytickets.at/pretaportrait/1085203

For questions or information please email publish@patana.ac.th

PTG Tech Talk

PTG Japan

Hello!

Welcome to Patana!

We are the Patana Japan Group consisting of approximately 70 families, mainly supporting International Day and other school activities,(ECA Japanese)

If you are Japanese parent and are interested in joining this group, please don’t hesitate to contact US by sending email to patanajapaneseg@gmail.com.

You are the most welcome!

Kindest regards,

Japan group

<日本グループに参加しませんか>

パタナの日本グループは日本人生徒や日本語を母国語とする保護者により運営されているグループです。現在およそ70家族が加入しており、毎年行われるインターナショナルデーの学校活動や日本語ECAの運営を行っております。

また情報交換の場として親睦会を開催しております。

参加ご希望の方はpatanajapaneseg@gmail.comまでご連絡ください。

General Information

Morning Separation

It is very common for some children to find separating from their parents challenging in the mornings. This can be triggered by a variety of reasons: a change in their normal routine, an argument with a sibling, a parent being away, feeling unwell, etc. Many children are not able to explain why they are upset when they are struggling to separate from a parent, but here are some suggestions on how to best support your child:

• Make saying goodbye a positive time. When you leave your child, however sad or worried you may be feeling, smile and wave goodbye confidently and happily, otherwise they will pick up on your tension. By giving your child experience of saying goodbye then having happy reunions, you are teaching them an important life lesson.
• Talk about what you'll do together later. Talk to your child about what you're going to do when you see them again so they have something to look forward to with you. For example, you could say: "When Mummy comes back to pick you up, we'll go to the shop together to get food for dinner."
• Leave something comforting with your child. It may comfort your child to have something they identify with you – like a scarf with your scent on or a favourite toy – close by. This may reassure them while you are away. These items will be kept in your child's school bag, but having them there can bring reassurance and a sense of calm. 

If you are concerned about separation issues, please speak to your child's teacher as there may be individual systems they can put in place to support your child in the mornings. 

Playtimes

We ask that parents do not stay with their children during playtimes. If you would like to stay on campus, please feel free to use our fantastic PTG room. There are tea and coffee making facilities in there. We would like the children to develop their independence and have time to socialise with their friends, as they are learning important life skills during these times. Thank you for your support. 

Preventing the spread of influenza (newsletters November 23)

We currently have a number of children absent with influenza.

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.

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.

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

Snacks before ECAs

Sometimes the students are hungry after a long day at school and before their ECA begins.

Teachers allow the students time at the end of the day to eat their snack if they need it.

Please make sure this snack is in their bag for them to eat independently without support.

If you wish to see your child before their ECA please email the class teacher in advance so they can hand them over to you whilst ensuring all other children are safely taken to their ECA providers.

Birthday celebrations

The following students are celebrating their birthdays next week...

Charlie (1K) and Darius (1V). A very big happy birthday to you all! 

Reminder: We cannot 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. 

Please remember we are a nut-free Primary School and also check with the class teacher for any other dietary requirements of the class.