A note from the principal
It’s hard to believe that we only have six more weeks left of the academic year. For many of our students and families, thoughts are already turning to the long summer break ahead. For others, this will also be a period of transition and change.
If we can help support you in any way during this time, please do contact your Class Teacher or Year Group Leader. We hope that the final weeks of term are filled with celebration and a strong sense of connection, as we bring another busy and successful year together to a close.
Sarah McCormack
Upcoming events and diary dates
| Date | Event | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16th May | PTG Big Night Out | See poster below | |
| 2nd-5th June | Primary Book Fair | ||
| 8th- 11th June | Year 5 Temple visit | 2 classes per day. Information to follow | |
| 12th June | 3-Way Conferences | ||
| 12th June | PTG Quiz night | See poster below | |
| 24th June | Primary Concert | ||
| 26th June | Whole School Summer Farewell Assembly | Sports Hall | |
| 26th June | Term 3 ends | ||
| 19th August | Term 1 (26-27) begins |
Upcoming RSE lessons
Thank you to those parents who attended our RSE presentation before the Songkran break. Here is a copy of the presentation along with links to our video resources.
Here are some suggestions for how to talk with your child .
A message from Ms Battram
Great books about puberty, sex and growing up
If you are not always sure what to share with your child, or how to start a conversation, please come and browse.
These books can be found in the Parents’ Section of the Secondary Library
Some are written specifically to support parents and caregivers as their child navigates growing up.
We have recently added two new books to this section which are inclusive and comprehensive.
- The Parents’ Guide to Explaining Sex
- Sex Positive talks to have with kids
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
Our second RSE lessons will take place next week (commencing 18th May 2025)
The second lesson will be taught in single sex groups.
Girls will learn:
Boys will learn:
A Message from Ms Vicki
IMPORTANT – A Great Opportunity for Young Artists!
Are you ready to share your creativity with the world?
We are excited to invite all students aged 6–16 to take part in the Mayors for Peace International Art Exhibition in Thailand 2026, organized by UNHCR Thailand, the Ministry of Interior, and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.
Theme: “What Peace Means to Me”
This is your chance to express your ideas of peace through art and showcase your work alongside Thai, international, and refugee students, celebrating diversity and unity through creativity.
Selected artworks will be displayed in a special exhibition in Bangkok city centre this June, bringing together young artists from across Thailand.
Outstanding artworks will advance to the international exhibition in NEW YORK, where pieces from around the world will be showcased.
Submission Deadline: 31 May 2026
For more information, please follow the guideline below.
PTG
Well-being
Checking and labelling your child’s belongings
Parents often come into the Primary Office looking for their child’s belongings.
When personal items are clearly labelled, they can easily be returned to the owner.
Things are harder to return when they arrive in lost property without a label.
Please help by checking all items that are worn, or brought into, school by your child.
If you find any belongings that do not belong to your child, please send them back into school via the class teacher.
Children will sometimes take home the wrong hat, water bottle, PE kit and even school shoes.
Microsoft Teams Chat – Temporary Pause
As part of our regular reviews of digital safety and learning practices, the MS Teams chat function will be temporarily paused for Year 5 and Year 6 students.
Students will continue to use MS Teams for learning, accessing assignments, joining class channels, collaborating on work, and communicating with teachers.
This pause will allow us to evaluate how the chat function can best support student learning, wellbeing, and online safety.
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?
Birthday Treats
Children may bring in a special treat to share with the class.
Please contact the class teacher to arrange a suitable time.
- 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.
- Please agree a time with the teacher in advance.
- Parents can join in the celebrations.
We are a NUT FREE school. When ordering birthday treats, please ensure that there are no nuts or nut products (such as Nutella or peanut butter) used.
Parent Workshops
Follow this link to find streams and presentations from all of our past Parent Workshops.
The Year 5 Curriculum
Please click the image below to find out more about this term's learning in Year 5
Water, Water, Everywhere
To book a session with I.T. Support, who can help you to register a new device, please click here: BPS-HelpDesk-for-parent
Blogs
Click on the image to visit the Year 5 blogs.
This is where 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.
Birthdays!
The following Year 5 student will be celebrating their birthday next week:
Minami, 5S
Luke, 5F
Chloe, 5F
We wish you a wonderful birthday!
General Information
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- Korakot (Yui) Masakee ptgy5@patana.ac.th Primary Representative - Bharati Lachmandas ptgprimary@patana.ac.th | |
| Year Group Leaders | Year Group Leader (Pastoral): Miss Sarah Weaver sawv@patana.ac.th Year Group Leader (Curriculum): Ms Claire Myers clmy@patana.ac.th Assistant Year Group Leader: Ms Alice Leslie alle@patana.ac.th |