We are creative.
A note from the Principal
Dear Parents,
This week, we commenced the first of our student assemblies hosted by the Primary Leadership Team. These assemblies occur, roughly, every two weeks and parents are always warmly welcome (do check ISAMS for the schedule).
I was lucky enough to host the Year 3 and 4 assembly on Wednesday and the focus was on our values kindness, compassion and respect. We used our Learning Habitats video to further think about the ways in which school is like a rockpool and how using kind words and actions helps us to live in harmony.
A big well done to all the students starting their ECAs this week and exploring their potential in so many different ways!
Sarah McCormack
Upcoming events and dates for your diary
| Date | Event | Who is involved? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14th September | Wai Kru | Students and staff | Primary Hall |
| 15th September | School closed | Staff, students and parents | |
| 21st September | International Peace Day | Students and staff | |
| 2nd- 5th October | Parent Teacher Meetings | Y4 Classrooms | |
| 2nd-5th October | Y2-Y6 Performance Week | ||
| 4th October | Tiger Spirit Day |
International Peace Day
On Thursday 21st September we will be observing International Peace Day. This will also be a non-uniform day and the children are encouraged to wear purple clothes. The reason for the purple clothes comes from the story of Purple people who ask questions, laugh, use their voice, work hard and are encouraged to just be you!
You can listen to the story here:
Well-being
CAT4
You have recently received an email regarding the CAT4 assessments that will take place in Year 4 over the next two weeks.
The assessments take approximately 110 minutes and will be completed on a device at the following times:
If you would like more Information about CAT4, please follow this link. For information regarding data protection, please follow this link.
Preventing the spread of colds and flu
Please help us to prevent outbreaks of cold or flu as we head into the rainy season.
Children with cold or flu (influenza) symptoms should be kept at home until they are completely recovered. Even when the main symptoms have gone, your child may still need time to return to full strength.
Please do not send your child back to school too soon, even if they are no longer in the contagious phase. If your child is still coughing or sneezing, please keep them at home and limit their contact with other children.
A child who has a fever should be kept at home until ‘fever free’ for a minimum of 24 hours.
Influenza is a serious and contagious infection that affects the nose, throat, and respiratory system. The virus is commonly spread through droplets in the air, allowing infection to spread quickly.
When unsure, always seek medical advice, especially if a child has a chronic condition e.g., asthma.
If Influenza is confirmed, please send a copy of the medical certificate to Nurse@patana.ac.th
ECAs
The children are loving their ECAs! Thank you for helping them to know each day, which ECA they have, this helps to ally any worries they may have. The Y4 team will continue to assist the students to find their ECAs and to remember their new bus numbers.
If you have any queries or any changes to ECAs please contact your child's class teacher.
Interclass Events
For various Interclass events during the year, each class is assigned a colour for their class team. We will let you know closer to the time when our first interclass event is!
Art Competition
This Art competition is based on natural habitats and is available for FS1-Y6. Students can create their favourite natural habitat (ocean, woodland, etc). They can use any materials they like (diorama, drawing/painting, collage, digital art, etc), any size they like. They just need to make sure their name and class are clearly written on the front.
The deadline is Monday, 18th of September in the Primary Art room.
All the artworks will then be displayed in the Arts shared area and Sarah McCormack will choose one winner from each year group from FS1-Y6.
Learning In Year 4
Term 1A
This week and next, we will be taking part in lots of activities in order to get to know each other and our new environment. The children have settled well into their new classes and we are encouraging them to explore and develop new friendships. This will continue throughout the term and year through our PSHE curriculum.
Next week, we will begin our new learning theme of 'Chocolate'.
For more information please visit our Year 4 Curriculum Page.
PE
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.
PE KIT:
Basketball lessons require Patana PE kit; water bottle and PE shoes.
Swimming lessons require black or Patana swim kit, swimhat, goggles and towel. Long sleeved rash vest / suit optional.
PTG
General information
Happy birthday to you!
Abby, 4A
Samantha, 4H
Kaosuay, 4R
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 |