Sewing!
The classrooms have been filled with students sewing their Egyptian collars, in preparation for Egyptian day!
A note from the Principal
A note from the Principal
This week, we met with our Y4 – Y6 parents to explain all about our upcoming
Residentials. You will note that our Residentials have undergone a calendar
change from February to November, so that we can enjoy better air quality. This
means that ‘Resi excitement’ has begun even earlier and I have loved catching
up with the students on what they are most looking forward to!
We look forward to seeing you at the Solo Festival on Saturday and the Fun Run
on Sunday!
Sarah McCormack
Upcoming events and dates for your diary
| Event | Date | Location | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patana Fun Run | 29th September | BPS Community | |
| Parent Teacher Meetings | 30th September - 3rd October | Year 3 | Parents |
| Tiger Spirit Day | 2nd October | BPS | Students |
| International Day | 11th October | BPS | Parents and Students |
| School Closed - Navamindra Maharaj Day in lieu | 14th October | ||
| Egyptian Day | 16th October | Y3 | Students - info below |
| Staff CPL - School Closed | 17th - 18th October | ||
| Half term | 17th - 27th October | ||
| First day of Term 1B | 28th October | Students and Staff |
Wellbeing
Parents may have seen these new posters around the Primary school.
We recently shared the attitudes and behaviours that we want to help every student to learn and develop as they move through our school.These attitudes and behaviours are grouped under our three key values: Safe, Curious and Kind.
We want these positive words, thoughts and actions to support and strengthen your child’s holistic development as they move through Primary and into young adulthood. Please help us champion these three key values by referencing our matrix of positive behaviours and attitudes in conversations with your child. The matrix is also available in Thai.
Primary Parent Teacher Meetings
Next week, parents have the opportunity to meet with their child’s class teacher. The booking system is now closed; however, if you would still like to arrange an appointment, please contact your child’s class teacher via email.
Meetings are 15 minutes in length. Please ensure you arrive on time to your meeting so that other meetings are not impacted across the school.
If you can no longer attend your meeting, please do let your class teacher know as they may be able to arrange an alternative meeting time.
ECA’s and school transport will run as normal next week. Please contact transport@patana.ac.th to make any changes to your child’s travel arrangements.
A reminder that these are parent teacher meetings and there is limited supervision at school for your children during these times. So please make adult supervision arrangements for any children not attending ECAs that will remain on the school grounds.
Egyptian Day
We are very excited in Y3 to be introducing a new learning theme of the Egyptians, which will be starting next week. On Wednesday 16th October we will have an Egyptian Day at school. You do not need to prepare anything for this day as we will be creating our costumes in our Art lessons leading up to Egyptian day.
Tiger Spirit Day
Nut Free Primary School
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
Y3 Curriculum Term 1a
This term we are learning all about Egyptians. If you would like more information about our curriculum please visit our Curriculum page here.
PE
ICT
Find out more about our Primary Technology Curriculum by following this link.
A message from the Library Team
Dear parents,
For over 40 years, Bayard and Milan have been committed to providing their young readers with innovative and constructive magazines that cater to all ages and passions.
These magazines offer your children the opportunity to learn to read in both French and English, to read with pleasure, and to explore the world through a range of magazines tailored to their age and interests.
We are pleased to inform you that you have the opportunity to subscribe to Bayard and Milan Jeunesse magazines at the best rates, thanks to your school.
These magazines, delivered monthly to the school, support learning the French language with sections full of curiosity, discovery, knowledge, and humor.
By subscribing, you also support the school, which will receive one free subscription for every 10 subscriptions purchased by parents.
- CATALOGUE BAYARD-MILAN JEUNESSE 2024-2025
- SPECIAL SCHOOL OFFER – €15 discount per subscription!: FILL UP THE ORDER FORM HERE
- For 100% English reading, the Game Box is back – Discover the offer on Page 21 of the catalog.
Public Rate card 2024-2025 attached
New for the 2024 school year:
- For 100% Spanish reading, we now offer Popi Spanish, Caracola (Les Belles Histoires), Leo Leo (J’aime Lire), and Reportero Doc (Image Doc) – Discover the offer on Page 22 of the catalog.
For more information, please contact :
Mrs. Laetitia Gerhardt :Laetitia.Gerhardt@bayard-mag.com
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 to:
Cathryn 3H
General Information
Tech Tips
#284: Hide Apps in iOS 18
The latest iOS 18 release allows apps like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat to be hidden in a secret folder—making them invisible on the Home Screen and even from the search bar. As parents and caregivers, it’s more important than ever to keep up with these updates so we can guide our children safely through the digital world.
If you want a step-by-step guide on how to find hidden apps and more, watch Wayne Denner explain it for you by clicking on the image.
Key Takeaways:
Set up and use parental controls where possible—Apple’s ‘Ask to Buy’ feature is a great start.
Hidden apps can still be tracked via Screen Time, battery health, and App Store purchases—keep an eye on these!
Open, ongoing conversations about digital safety are key. Explore tech together and set boundaries.
Hope to see you at the Fun Run!
Brian Taylor
Vice Principal, Technology for Learning
PTG
PTG Messages - INTERNATIONAL DAY
| 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
| |
| Year Group Leaders | Mrs Diana Jones dijo@patana.ac.th Mr Dan Hatfield daha@patana.ac.th |