A note from the Principal
A Note from the Principal
17 January 2025
This week I reflected on how well our students have returned to the learning after a long winter break. There is a remarkable air of calm across the school, and when I have been into classes I am thrilled to see our young learners so engaged and motivated by the studies. Well done to all the children and to their brilliant teachers for starting 2025 with such purpose and dedication! It's been an unusually chilly start to the term and this is just a reminder that we do have navy cardigans available in the school shop. If sizing is unavailable, students may wear a cardigan of their choice, preferably in similar colours.
Sarah McCormack
We are motivated and engaged.
Upcoming events and dates for your diary
| Event | Date | Location | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Parent Workshop - Libraires | 21st January 8am | Primary Hall | Parents |
| Primary Parent Workshop - Safeguarding for parent volunteers - venue change | 22nd January 8am | Primary Library Classroom | Parent volunteers |
| Primary Music Performance Week | w/b 27th January during Music lessons | Music class | Students |
| Science Week | w/b 27th January | BPS | Students |
| Waste Less Week | w/b 3rd February | BPS | BPS |
| School Photograph Catch Up day | 5th February | CON 420 | Catch up students |
Well Being
Birthdays
A polite reminder to parents who are bringing birthday treats to school.
We enjoy celebrating birthdays in class, but we do ask that parents bring in ONE item/biscuit/donut/cake per child.
Any more than this, and we will have to send it home with you.
Thank you for your understanding.
Taking photos and videos of students on Campus
At Bangkok Patana School we welcome parents on to our campus.
As part of this agreement, all parents must agree to our Parents’ Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
This includes:
- Never taking images in toilets, changing rooms or areas where privacy is expected.
- Using judgement before taking and before sharing images of students.
During a regular school day, parents may only take images of their own child – unless they have sought and received permission from another family to include their child in a group photo.
Family employees with access to the campus must also abide by this rule.
Where and when can parents take photos and videos when on campus?
Leavers Transitioning ECA
This group is designed for students preparing to move on to new schools or environments. It provides a safe and supportive space to learn how to say a ‘proper goodbye’, provide opportunities for closure and to discuss changes ahead.
We’ll explore topics such as managing new responsibilities, making new friends, dealing with any worries and/or excitement about the future. Through activities, discussions, and peer support, students will gain tools to handle the challenges and embrace the opportunities that come with this next chapter. This group aims to help each student leave feeling more prepared for a smooth transition.
If your child is leaving Patana, and you are interested in them joining this ECA, please look out for this ECA sign up.
If you have any specific questions, please reach out to Ms Aarti at aama@patana.ac.th or Mr Laiyoung at lace@patana.ac.th for more information.
Access previous Parent Workshops
Parent Workshops & Presentations - Bangkok Patana School
Learning
Maths Writing Opportunity
Performance Week
Performance Week this year is in the week 27th - 31st January.
This is an opportunity for any child who is learning a musical instrument to perform in front of a small audience during their regular timetabled music lesson. Children can sign up to perform during their music lessons in the coming weeks. Unfortunately, parents cannot attend the event.
We encourage all students who learn a musical instrument to participate as performing is a great opportunity to build confidence, share their learning and motivate further practice.
Please support your child to perform if they take lessons on an instrument and please help them to bring their music/instrument.
Any questions can be directed to the music teachers:
Mr Charlie chmc@patana.ac.th
Ms Rachel rast@patana.ac.th
Miss Lisa lima@patana.ac.th
Class blogs
Each week, we publish class blogs. The purpose of these is to give you an insight into your child's learning and what is happening in Year 4. Please visit the class blog and discuss your child's learning with them.
Click on the icon below.
Learning In Year 4
For more information about the Learning in Year 4, please visit our Year 4 Curriculum Page.
PE
Children should come to school in their PE kits on the days that they have PE lessons.
Please contact PE staff directly if your child continue take part in a PE lesson.
Mr Chris: chme@patana.ac.th
Mrs Jayne: jaju@patana.ac.th
Mr Tatam: antt@patana.ac.th
Mr Tristan: trmc@patana.acth
Miss Zoe: zoed@patana.ac.th
Miss Bundell: rebl@patana.ac.th
General information
Patana News Survey
Some of our community prefers to receive Patana News on a different day from Friday. We would like to hear your opinion. Survey link
Fun Day
Tech Tips
Birthdays
Parents should not bring in class gifts, balloons, bubbles, whistles, games, drinks etc. Your child's class teacher will politely ask you to take these home with you. We enjoy celebrating birthdays by sharing a birthday treat such as donuts or cakes.
We are a NUT FREE school. Please when ordering birthday treats double check before bringing treats on the campus.
Many toppings offered by some donut shops have flaked almonds in their toppings and peanut butter fillings. If you bring these in, unfortunately, we will have to send them home
Birthday Treats
- Children may bring in a special treat to share with the class.
- Please contact the class teacher to arrange a suitable time. In Year 4, you can do this on Monday or Wednesday as we have Spelling lessons on other days.
- Brownies, cupcakes, small donuts, and cake slices are easier for your child to give out.
- We do not give out drinks (e.g., bubble tea, sodas)
- Please reduce plastic packaging.
- We do not allow party bags or other gifts to be given out at school, either for birthdays, or other celebrations.
No birthdays to celebrate this week.
Temporary Guardianship Form
Please complete this form if your child is going to be staying with anyone other than their immediate family. This helps us to contact the appropriate adult should there be an emergency.
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 - Jadekanya (Knitting) Triyanond- ptgy4@patana.ac.th Primary Rep - Apollo Chansrichawla - ptgprimary@patana.ac.th | |
| Year Group Leaders | Ms Miranda Cawley Year Group Leader - Pastoral mica@patana.ac.th
doch@patana.ac.th
lare@patana.ac.th |