Year 2 Newsletter 23-08-2019

Living our Values

We are : Balanced and Fulfilled

Upcoming Events

Well-Being

We are safe and secure - nut free Primary School - For some children, any exposure to nuts is potentially very dangerous and can be life threatening. We do not allow any nuts to be brought into Primary. This includes snacks on school transport, birthday treats and food items brought in for any other special days. Some treats, such as macarons, contain hidden nuts. Please check the ingredients before sending into school. If snacks or birthday treats are found to contain nuts, we will contact you and either dispose of the food safely or ask you to collect and take back home. 

Learning

Introduction to the learning meeting, Wednesday 28th August , 2:45pm  - This meeting will provide a brief overview of how we develop learning in Year 2. Following a brief presentation, you are invited to visit your child’s classroom to meet the class teacher. If you want to discuss your child’s needs in any detail, please make a separate appointment with the teacher.

Being independent: Start of the School Day - Y2 children remain outside until 7:30. The playground and walkway are supervised from 7am and classes each have a designated area where bags can be left until the whistle blows. Parents are welcome to speak briefly with the class teacher if there is something that needs to be shared, but please make an appointment if you need to speak with them in detail about your child’s learning or well-being. Teachers are very busy preparing the learning before the start of each day and appreciate your understanding of this request.

This term's learning - You will be able to track the learning of your child's class through their class blogs. Here you will find photos of the weekly learning, as well as information about what has been taught.

Junk modelling -  Please send in any clean, empty containers that our students can use for junk modelling – different sized containers, cardboard boxes, egg cartons, plastic bottles etc. are all greatly appreciated. Please ensure there are no containers sent in with sharp edges. Many thanks.

Global Citizenship

Playing outside after school - It is always lovely to see our students and siblings using the playground after school. Please ensure they are always supervised by an adult and that they do not use the toys in the boxes and cages around the Year 1 and 2 playgrounds, including the blue area. This is to ensure we keep our outdoor areas safe and tidy, as well as ensure that equipment doesn't get lost or damaged. Many thanks for your co-operation.

Birthdays

We enjoy mini-celebrations in class but ask that you pre-arrange a time with the teacher. Individual portions such as brownies and cupcakes are easier to share out. All food sent in to school must be nut free. As school policy, teachers are not able to give out party bags or other gifts as part of a birthday celebration.

Happy Birthday to the students celebrating their birthdays this coming week:

Anika - 2N

General Information

School Shoes 

As part of their Patana school uniform, students wear plain black school shoes (not trainers). All shoes require at least a wide strap to keep the shoe firmly in place. Children can wear lace-up shoes if they can tie up their laces independently.

Plain black school shoes can be sourced in many shops and department stores in Bangkok.

If you are having difficulty finding shoes for your child, or if they are wearing other shoes for a specific reason, please let us know. These photographs below are all examples of suitable school wear.

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