Year 4 newsletter 02.12.22 

We are motivated and engaged

Year 4 Students have very much enjoyed getting stuck into their Project Based Learning . It is wonderful to see them researching and developing their own ideas with such enthusiasm. 

A note from the principal 

As December arrives, as does the festive season at Bangkok Patana school! Our Christmas trees are now on proud display and it was lovely to see our FS1 students going on a ‘tree hunt’ this week. Across our wonderful campus, the sense of excitement and anticipation for the holidays in building and there is never a more magical time to be in school.

This week, we have been fortunate to engage in some high-quality professional learning with two phenomenal leaders Diana Osagie and Angela Brown. Motivating and inspiring our staff to be the best they can be is intrinsic to Patana’s ethos and culture. We never stop learning!

Proud of you Patana!

Sarah McCormack

A note from one of our IB students

Dear parents,

As part of my IB Business project, I am reviewing and supporting the school in identifying how we can best promote and improve our school shop. I would greatly appreciate your support by completing this short survey with your invaluable feedback.

Thank you in advance for your support with this.

Matthew Chandler

Residential

Thank you for attending the meeting about Residentials last week. If you missed it you can watch a screencast and find more information on the Residential blog page here: https://patana.fireflycloud.asia/year-4/year-4-residential-2023

Upcoming events and dates for your diary

Primary PE Personal Challenge Week!:

Students will be participating in their Star Challenge and Fitness Challenges next week (Tuesday 6^th and Thursday 8^th December) during their PE lessons. They have received information regarding this in assembly or from teachers. A copy of the powerpoint is here . Please read for full information!

A polite reminder that if they choose to do the scoot option, scooters must be labelled clearly with Name and Class. Only fold up scooters will be allowed on School transport, and helmets are compulsory. Scooters / skates can be stored in the Sportshall Foyer in the morning and can remain there until the end of the day for collection.

Tuesday 6^th December:

4D, 4A, 4T and 4H: STAR CHALLENGE! (Swim Kit / Scooters / roller blades optional).

4W, 4N, 4F and 4R : FITNESS CHALLENGE! (Normal PE kit).

Thursday 8^th December:

4D, 4A, 4T and 4H: FITNESS CHALLENGE (Normal PE kit).

4W 4N, 4F and 4R: STAR CHALLENGE! (Swim kit / Scooters / roller blades optional)

PTG Tech Talk

Year 5 Bake Sale

PTG Christmas Market

General information

Christmas Shoe Box Appeal

This year, Year 4 will be  supporting our local children's charities by providing gifts in a shoe box.

Please bring your filled shoe box by December 9th at the latest. Thank you for your support with this important aspect of our charity work.

Goggles and Towels

Soon the children from The Mercy Centre will be visiting school on selected Saturdays. They would love to be able to swim in our pools but are in need of goggles and towels. Is this something you are able to help with? Thank you.

Blankets for Nan Province

Learning In Year 4

Term 1B- Chocolate!

For more information please visit our Year 4 Curriculum Page.

Music

Music Blog

Visit the recently updated Primary Music Blog for lots of information connected to your child’s learning including musician of the month, resources connected to areas of the curriculum, ECA materials and information about upcoming events.

                                                         PE- Term 1B

As Year 4 PE lessons are before break time, the children can arrive at school in their PE kits (or swimming kits underneath their PE kits). They will then need to change into their uniforms at the end of the PE lesson.

Athletics lessons require Patana PE kit, hat, water bottle and PE shoes.

Swimming lessons require black or Patana swim kit, swim hat, goggles and towel. Long sleeved rash vest / suit optional.

Birthdays