Year 1 Newsletter | 5/6/26

Presents 

We politely ask that you do not bring presents into school site to give out to the class. Although a kind gesture, gifts can cause upsets and disrupt the start of the school day. Most gifts are quickly discarded - and edible gifts are particularly problematic for schools.

The best gifts that we can give children is to model kindness, grace and curiosity.

We want their friendships to be based on mutual respect and liking - and these are the best gifts of all.

We are caring

Principal's Note

05-06-2026

This week, I have found myself reflecting on what has been a busy, productive and successful year for our Primary School community. From the very first days of learning to the many performances, events, trips and achievements along the way, there has been much to celebrate and be proud of.

If you have not yet had the opportunity to do so, please complete our end-of-year survey as we look back on the year and begin planning for the next. We would also be delighted to welcome parents to our final Parent Partnership Workshop of the academic year on Tuesday at 8:00am in the Primary Hall. This will be a chance to celebrate the year, reflect on our journey together, pause for a moment, and look ahead to what is to come.

Sarah McCormack

3 Way Conferences

3-WAY CONFERENCES

Friday 12th June | 07:30AM- 4:00 PM | Patana Primary Only

A chance for students in Year 1 - Year 6 to:

• Show case their learning to their families.
• Share their learning on an exciting tour of the specialist areas.

• Collect stickers in their conference passport!

Please note - the primary school will be closed on this day.

Grapondeang School Visit

During the 3 way conferences the Year 1 children will be selling some special Tote bags. All money raised will go towards our work with Grapongdeang school and all contributions are greatly appreciated. 

Upcoming events!

PTG QUIZ

PTG

Busking Day

Parent Workshops

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

Parent Workshops & Presentations

Class Blogs

Year 1 Curriculum

Temporary Guardianship Form 

Temporary Guardianship Form - let us know if both parents are going away and leaving a student with a friend, nanny or a maid.

Notification of Temporary Guardianship August 2020.docx

Allergies

Class birthday celebrations

We enjoy mini birthday celebrations in class but ask that you pre-arrange a time with the teacher.

Please note, this is a small celebration within the class. It is not a ‘birthday party’ and siblings and friends from other classes are not allowed to attend.

Birthday treats should be small, with minimal plastic wrapping. Please only send enough for your child’s class.

Individual portions such as small brownies, small cupcakes, and half-donuts are easy to give out.

All food sent into school must be nut free.

As school policy, we do not give out party bags, drinks or gifts sent in by families.

Please do not give out any of these items at school as this can cause unintended problems.

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.

Useful contacts

Happy Birthday!

A huge Happy Birthday to:

Proud (1A)
Woojae (1K)
Nick (1S)
Jida (1R)
Jada (1W)

Have a great weekend!