The whole Year 3 team would like to wish our families a Happy Lunar New Year 2026! Happy Year of the Horse.
A note from the Principal
This week, our focus across the Primary School has been on what it means to be Safe, Curious and Kind online. Through a range of age-appropriate activities, students explored how these values apply in digital spaces, helping them to build awareness, make thoughtful choices and develop their understanding of digital citizenship.
As we head into the Half Term break, I wanted to share a short video that I found really interesting. It invites us, as parents, to pause and reflect on what we choose to share online about our children.
Wishing you a great holiday and see you on Monday 23 February!
Sarah McCormack
Upcoming events and dates for your diary
| Event | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Half Term Break | 16th-20th February | |
| Primary Science Week | 23rd - 27th February | |
Primary Parents Workshop : Rebuilding Coral Reefs in Thailand by Piers Baille | 24th February | 8.00-9.00am Primary Hall |
Primary Parents Workshop : Safeguarding Training for Parent Volunteers | 25th February | 8.00-9.00am Con405 |
| World Book Day - Dress Up day | 5th March | |
| Residential Week 1 - 3T and 3L Monday - Wednesday | 9th - 11th March | |
| Residential Week 1 - 3J and 3S Wednesday - Friday | 11th -13th March | |
| Residential Week 2 - 3D and 3M Monday - Wednesday | 16th -18th March | |
| Residential Week 2 - 3B and 3H Wednesday - Friday | 18th - 20th March |
Wellbeing
Positive Behaviours - Positive Attitudes
World Book Day
World Book Day is fast approaching and will be celebrated on Thursday 5th March. The theme, in the UK this year, is “Go all in”, so the library’s twist on this will be “Go all in with books from around the World”. Our library displays will feature all sorts of books, from across genres and home languages, to celebrate reading across the globe. The dress-up possibilities from this will be endless … from your favourite book (F or NF), genre, book character, or any other book related theme – there will be a few prizes awarded for costume originality.
Residential Information
Please see below the slides from the presentation about residential. If you have any worries or concerns please contact your child's class teacher.
Packing List
In case some keen students would like to get their things ready during the holidays please see packing list below:
PACKING LIST: Please label all belongings with name and class code.
Please help your child to pack their small duffel bag or small wheelie case.
Students should be able to identify their own belongings and carry their own bags.
❖ 2 pairs of shorts
❖ 4 T-shirts
❖ 4 pairs of socks
❖ 4 pairs of underwear
❖ 1 pair of long trousers or jogging pants
❖ Sandals/flip flops for beach
❖ Trainers or comfortable shoes suitable for all activities
❖ One set of smart clothes for dinner
❖ Sweatshirt
❖ Something to sleep in
❖ Swimsuit and towel
❖ Plastic bag for dirty laundry
❖ Toiletries packed in a toilet bag (including mosquito repellent)
❖ Sunglasses and sun cream
❖ Reading/puzzle books
❖ Comforter for bedtime – teddy bear, blanket etc.
❖ Small backpack for journey and picnic
❖ Water bottle
❖ Face masks/hand gel
Prothesis Foundation Collection
A big thank you to all of you that have been sending in aluminum for the Prothesis Foundation - please keep them coming.
Click here to find out more about their work in Thailand www.prosthesesfoundation.or.th
Learning
Y3 Curriculum Term 2
How far can we go?
We will be learning about explorers and inventions. If you would like more information about our curriculum please visit our Curriculum page here
PE
Please note, the swimming module of our PE curriculum has finished. For the rest of the school year the children will have PE lessons on both Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please can they come to school in their PE kits with their uniforms in their bags on these days. Many Thanks.
Class Blogs
Please visit our class blogs to find out about our learning in each of the classes!
Click on the image below and it will take you to the blog pages.
Birthdays
Happy Birthday this week and over the holidays goes to:
General Information
Patana Turns 70!
A message from Ms Tanya
Dear Parents,
The YMSA Competition has just launched, and entries are due in March. Please see the files below for more information.
Please send entries to me at tape@patana.ac.th, and I will submit them to the organisers. They can be hand drawn or digital but should be illustrated.
Kind regards,
Ms Tanya
Parent Partnership Workshop
Please use this link to catch up on any presentations you may have missed:
Parent Workshops & Presentations
Fun Day
PTG
Inter-School Alumni Event 2026
If you are a Bangkok Patana alum, you are invited to join our Inter-School Alumni Networking Event with RIS and NIST alumni.
Registration is free for Patana alumni. Spaces are limited, so please secure your spot soon.
Register here: patana.360alumni.com/events/view/11648
For more information, email our Alumni Coordinator Mark at raln@patana.ac.th
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.
Important Contact Numbers
| Department | Contact Number | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3 Rep - ptgy3@patana.ac.th
ptgprimary@patana.ac.th | |
| Year Group Leaders | Mrs Diana Jones dijo@patana.ac.th Mr Dan Hatfield daha@patana.ac.th |