Y2 Newsletter 24.11.23

A note from Mrs McCormack (Primary Principal):

Dear Parents,

Our International Day was fantastic! Thank you to all the PTG and parent volunteers who made it such a fantastic celebration of the Patana spirit.

Did you hear about the 'Shaping Us' National Symposium 2023 on early childhood? The Princess of Wales opened it with a presentation about skills for a happy adulthood. Professor Jack Shonkoff shared new research on early childhood and brain development. Professor Robert Waldinger discussed the importance of social connection. Do check the links to learn more.

After watching these videos and reflecting on our school, I am so proud of how we support our young learners, emphasising positive relationships and putting their growth at the heart of everything we do. Patana is an amazing place to learn and teach!

Loi Krathong

Public parks around Bangkok are opened for the event as well as local community gathering points and temples near or far from the rivers and canals.

These links might be helpful:

Loy Krathong 2023 Thailand Now

Loi Krathong TAT

Loy Krathong The Nation

Christmas Shoebox Appeal

Every year at this time, Year 2 parents and children put together a Christmas Shoebox containing a selection of small gifts for the children at our charity, Children of the Forest. I am pleased to say that we will be putting shoeboxes together again this Christmas.

Children of the Forest is a registered charity close to the Thai-Myanmar border, that supports stateless and homeless children with education and healthcare. Your kindness and support throughout the year make a big difference to the life chances of these children. The shoeboxes also bring great joy to those who would not normally receive a gift for Christmas.

I am hoping that you would be kind enough to put together a shoebox, with the following contents.

The charity has requested the following:

• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Soap and shampoo
• Face cloth
• Coloured pencils or crayons
• Colouring book(s) or sketch book(s)
• Candy packets or sweets
• Small snack (eg. small pack of crisps or similar – no chocolate and no nuts)
• Small packet of biscuits
• Small toy suitable for either a boy or girl.

Please ensure all items are new and clean.

Please wrap the box but do not seal it – the children will make a card to go inside.

Please involve your child and ask them to help you select the gifts.

Please send your shoebox to school by Friday 8^th December.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity at this time of year.

Read more about Children of the Forest here: https://childrenoftheforest.org/

Lost Property

Ploenchit Fair

Storytelling Dress Up Day

Birthday celebrations

The following students are/were celebrating this week...

Sierra (2F)
Agasthya (2F)
Shinwakin [Wakin] (2W)
Devon (2F)

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.