Happy Lunar New Year!
A note from the Principal
There are some weeks in the Primary school that simply dazzle,
and this has been one of them! In our Creative Arts building, the students have
been showcasing their talents in Performance Week and on Friday, we all
thoroughly enjoyed celebrating the Lunar New Year and welcoming in the Year of
The Snake.
The area of learning that I have been most impressed by is Science. Over recent
years, we have been transforming how children see the world through atoms. In
partnership with the Surfing Scientist Ruben Meerman, our newly devised science
curriculum builds from Year 1, where students become "atomic
architects," to Year 6, where they uncover the dance of protons, neutrons,
and electrons. Along the way, they explore the big concepts of photosynthesis,
nutrition, and the universe at an atomic level—ensuring they don’t just learn
science but truly live it.
Amazing job Patana Primary!
Sarah McCormack
Upcoming events and dates for your diary
| Event | Date | Location | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waste Less Week | 3rd - 7th February | ||
| Catch Up Photos | Wednesday 5th February | ||
| Primary Choral Festival (Choir) | Wednesday 5th - 7th February | Various | |
| ECA Block B Finishes | Friday 7th February | ||
| Last Day of T2A | Friday 7th February | ||
| Half Term | 10th - 16th February | ||
| Term 2B starts | Monday 17th February | ||
| ECA Block C begins | Monday 17th February |
Wellbeing
Start of day timings
For families who arrive by car, getting departure and arrival times right can be difficult.
You don’t want to arrive to early, but you also don’t want to be stuck in the LaSalle traffic.
The occasional late arrival is well understood - and sometimes unavoidable.
However, the class teacher will be in contact if there is a persistent pattern of lateness.
Primary school timings – start of day
- Staff on duty from 7 a.m.
- Students enter classrooms at 7:30.
- Timetabled learning begins at 7:40.
If a child arrives rushed, and perhaps stressed about missing a lesson, this is not the best start to their day.
Those first ten minutes, from 7:30 – 7:40, are an important part of the school day.
Established start-of-day routines give children time to settle and switch into learner mode.
We want all of our children to know about the importance of punctuality, and not only in their school setting.
Air Pollution
At this time of year we notice a change in the Air Quality in Bangkok.
In the morning before school starts when we have the Status:
Unhealthy
From 7am onwards, Year 3 students should come inside and go to their classroom where there will be teachers supervising them safely inside.
Parents are encouraged to drop their children at the doors .
We please kindly ask parents not to come into this space as it may become crowded and full.
Should your child arrive before 7am on any day they should go directly to the Primary Office until duty staff begin to supervise.
Please find the school policy for Air Quality Here
Residential Information
If you were unable to attend the Y3 Residential meeting please watch this video, packed with information for you.
A Reminder all forms should already have been sent into school. If your child's form is outstanding please send in asap.
School Photographs - Catch up Day
Wednesday 5th February
If your child missed their individual school photograph, we have a catch up day on the 5th February.
Y3 Curriculum Term 2A
This term, we will be learning about Discovering our world and thinking about how far we can go. 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.
Workshop Presentations
If you could not attend the presentation this week, please use this link for information.
Writing Competition
Science Show
Quantum Magic Science Show with Ruben Meerman
Join us on Saturday 1st February, 9-10am in the Primary Hall for a brilliant Science show (with plenty of magic thrown in) with Ruben Meerman, also known as 'The Surfing Scientist'. Either scan the QR code, or click on this link to register: https://forms.office.com/r/Z0z4bs66mF
Dance ECA Opportunities
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:
Juliette and Evelyn 3L, Eva 3J, Grace 3M and Pihu 3H
Supporting Secondary CAS Project
PTG
General Information
| 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 |