Living our values: We are motivated and engaged
10 May 2024
A note from the Principal Dear Parents, This week in Primary has been nothing short of spectacular, with our Year 6 students delivering an unforgettable performance of Madagascar the Musical! Over four captivating shows, they showcased remarkable stage presence, confidence, acting prowess, singing talent, humour, and outstanding teamwork. After six months of dedicated preparation, their hard work culminated in a truly remarkable show.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Creative Arts team, including Charlie, Rachel, and Lisa, and especially to Ms. Lexi, whose tireless dedication, passion, and enthusiasm brought our inaugural Year 6 production to life! Bravo and congratulations to all involved!
Sarah McCormack
Important dates for your diary
| Event | Date | Location | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| Book Fair | 14th - 17th May | Walkway outside Primary Library | Parents and students |
| Primary Parent Volunteer Thank you morning | 21st May | Primary Hall | Invited parents |
| Public Holiday - school closed | 22nd May | BPS | BPS |
| Primary Music Performance Week | Wb 27th May | Music rooms | Students |
| Year 5/6 Assembly | 29th May | Theatre | Parents invited |
| Primary Parent Workshop - Reflection on the academic year | 4th June | Primary Hall at 8am | Primary Parents |
| Year 5 Bring, Buy and Bake Sale | 11th June | Year 5 | Students |
| Garage sale | 14th June | Next to the 25m pool | Parents and students |
| Reports go live | 17th June | Parent Firefly pages | Parents |
| Busking Day - more information to follow | 18th June | Sports Hall | Students only |
| End of Term 3 Whole School Assembly | 21st June | Sports Hall | BPS |
Well-Being
Answering questions about sex and gender
Although sex and gender does not form a major part of our Primary RSE curriculum, students may have questions.
Our view is that genuine questions deserve a response - but the response may need thinking through first.
If a student asks a question in school, we may provide a brief response depending on age and context - or we may suggest that the question is better answered at home.
Definitions of sex and gender can be confusing, so you may find these agreed definitions and responses helpful.
Child friendly explanation of a person’s sex and gender
Learning
Getting your child ready for Year 6 - Information about Year 6 devices
We will support laptop registration for Y5 students who will go to Y6 next academic year during this term.
We will start to support on Monday 13th May 2024 onward.
Please use this link to book an appointment to have your child's laptop registered at school https://bpsnet5.patana.ac.th/bpsissueinquiry/LaptopRegis/Index
Please use this link to find out more information on how to choose a suitable device for your child. https://patana.fireflycloud.asia/technology-for-learning/technology-for-learning---y6-to-y13-student-bring-your-own-device-byod/which-device-for-learning
Spelling provision
Over the next few weeks, spelling home learning will be shared via our weekly class blog each Friday. The focus will be on word meaning and words linked to our current unit of learning. Please encourage and support your child to engage with the activities and share it with their teacher.
RSE lesson this week in Year 5
This week, during RSE, girls learnt about the changes that boys go through, and boys learnt about the changes that girls go through.
We had a lot of interesting questions. The main focus of these lessons is to help students to be understand the changes of the opposite biological sex, be sensitive to these and to be supportive when necessary.
Next week, we will learn about the importance of personal hygiene. Please reach out to your child's class teacher if you need further support with any of our RSE curriculum content.
PE lessons
All students MUST bring their school uniform to change into after the lesson.
Please find attached the PE curriculum for Year 5 students starting W/C 14th May.
Any questions please do not hesitate to contact the PE Team -
Class Blogs and home learning
Here is the link to the Year 5 blogs. You will find an overview of your child's learning along with their home learning tasks and any important messages from your child's class teacher.
Please check your child's class blog weekly to stay informed about their learning.
Please encourage your child to complete their home learning.
Global Citizenship
Events In The World
You can keep up to date with current events around the world by watching Newsround,
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround
Birthdays
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.
- Individual treats can be brought into school with your child in the morning.
- Please agree a time with the teacher in advance.
- Children will be expected to eat any birthday treats outside of classrooms.
- Parents can join in the celebrations.
General Information
Patana PTG Tech Talk
PTG
Temporary Guardianship Form - let us know if both parents are going away and leaving a student with a friend, nanny or a maid.
Important 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 5 PTG Rep is Soreda (So) Ratchadaporn Parinyanusorn ptgy5@patana.ac.th Primary Representative - Apollo Chansrichawlat ptgprimary@patana.ac.th | |
| Year Group Leaders | Leader of Learning and Welfare: Ms Miranda Cawley mica@patana.ac.th Leader of Learning and Curriculum: Ms Claire Myers clmy@patana.ac.th Assistant Leader of Learning: Ms Alice Leslie alle@patana.ac.th |