We wish you a wonderful Songkran break!
A note from the Principal
Dear Parents,
As we wrap up an exciting Term 2, I wanted to take a moment to celebrate all the wonderful experiences our community has shared together. From welcoming new students back in January, to enjoying residentials and coming together for Parent Teacher meetings. We have had memorable Primary school events like the Songkran shirt competition, Science week, Smile Day and the Y5 Poetry competition, plus a ukulele and rock band jam!
Personally, I have cherished every moment of walking through the year groups, hosting workshops for parents on assessment and homework, and participating in our 'Take 10' student interviews across Y3 – Y6. The discussions we have, ongoing, about supporting our students and ensuring high-quality teaching and learning sets our school apart.
As we head into the Songkran break, I hope you and your family have a fantastic time. I look forward to seeing you all refreshed and ready to go on Monday, April 22nd.
Sarah McCormack
Upcoming events and dates for your diary
| Date | Event | Who is involved? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd April | Term 3 begins | ||
| 29th April | Block D ECAs commence | ||
| 1st May | Academic Staff Professional Learning Day | Staff | Children not in school |
| 2nd May | Year 4 Sports Day | ||
| 13th- 17th May | Book Fair in school | ||
| 22nd May | Visakha Bucha (Public Holiday) | School Closed | |
| 27th-31st May | Primary Music Performance Week | ||
| 3rd June | HM Queen Suthida's Birthday (Public Holiday) | ||
| 18th June | Primary Busking Day | ||
| 21st June | End of Year Whole School assembly | ||
| 21st June | Term 3 ends |
Year 6 Production
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease – Preventative Measures
HFMD is a viral infection which spreads via direct contact, particularly of body fluids caused by coughing and sneezing.
Symptoms of HFMD may include fever for 2/3 days, sore throat, runny nose, rash (palms of hands, soles of feet, buttocks, mouth), poor appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy.
Because of the prevalence of HFMD in Thailand, we are required to report all cases to the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority.
The school response (children kept at home for seven days + rigorous cleaning of buildings and equipment) helps avert closures.
Rigorous and frequent handwashing is also an important preventative measure.
If you notice such symptoms, please contact Nurse Joe and a member of her team will check all children in the class.
If your child with symptoms, and there are other siblings in school, please share this information with Nurse Joe.
Khun Joe can be contacted at kiau@patana.ac.th
RSE (Relationship and Sex Education) presentations for Primary Parents
Thank you to those parents who were able to join us on Tuesday for our RSE Year 4 and 5 Parent Presentation.
Please find a screencast of the presentation. The videos referenced throughout the screencast are below.
Here are the videos referred to during the presentation:
Here are some suggestions for how to talk with your child .
As we move through the curriculum, we will share information in the newsletter so that you are aware of what your child is going to learn.
If you do have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to myself, sawv@patana.ac.th
RSE lessons will begin in Term 3
Mental Math World Cup
FOBISIA 2024 Poetry Competition
Learning In Year 4
Term 2A- Digging In The Dirt
For more information please visit our Year 4 Curriculum Page.
PE
After residentials students will being Unit 2B activities. All students will be starting their Teeball activity block in PE, week beginning 5th February 2024. A polite reminder that football boots (rubber studs) are required for this activity.
Kind Regards,
Primary PE Team.
General information
The following Year 4 children will be celebrating their birthdays during the Songkran Break:
Yuki, 4W
Xander, 4J
William, 4R
Aki, 4C
Tutta, 4R
Eva, 4A
Victor, 4C
Varin, 4W
Gem, 4A
We wish you a very happy birthday!
Contacts
| 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 4 Rep - Maya Hino- ptgy4@patana.ac.th Primary Rep - Apollo Chansrichawla- ptgprimary@patana.ac.th | |
| Year Group Leaders | Ms Sarah Weaver sawv@patana.ac.th
doch@patana.ac.th |