A note from the principal
This week, I have thoroughly enjoyed spending time in classrooms across the Primary School. It has been a joy to see our students so engaged in their learning—asking thoughtful questions, collaborating with their peers, and showing real curiosity and creativity in their work. Thank you to all our teachers and teaching assistants for creating such vibrant and purposeful learning environments.
It has been wonderful to see the Sports Festivals up and running in KS2. These events are always a highlight of the year—full of teamwork, determination, and plenty of Patana Tiger spirit. We look forward to seeing our students challenge themselves, cheer each other on, and have lots of fun in the process.
Wishing you all a restful and enjoyable weekend.
Sarah McCormack
Upcoming events and diary dates
| Date | Event | Who | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19th May | Parent Workshop: Understanding our new AI world | See poster below for information and registration | |
| 2nd- 6th June | Book Fair | Outside the Primary Library | |
| 2nd June | Year 5 Temple Visit (5L and 5F) | ||
| 3rd June | HM Queen Suthida's Birthday | School Closed | |
| 4th June | Year 5 Temple Visit (5S and 5W) | ||
| 5th June | Year 5 Temple Visit (5A and 5C) | ||
| 6th June | Year 5 Temple Visit (5B and 5N) | ||
| 13th June | Primary 3-Way Conference | ||
| 27th June | Whole School final assembly | 8.00-9.15 Sports Hall | |
| 27th June | End of Term 3 | ||
| 20th August | Term 1 (2025-2026) starts |
Parent workshops
Follow this link to find streams and presentations from all of our past Parent Workshops.
RSE
Thank you to those parents who attended our RSE presentation. Here is a screencast of the presentation along with links to our video resources.
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
Our third RSE lessons will take place next week.
These lessons will take place on Wednesday 21st May and will be taught in single sex groups. The lessons will focus on the biological changes that children of the opposite biological sex experience during puberty.
The main focus of these lessons is to help students to understand the changes of the opposite biological sex, be sensitive to these and to be supportive when necessary.
Girls will learn:
Boys will learn:
Devices for Year 6
Overview: All students from Year 6 to Year 13 are required to bring their own personal device (iPad or Laptop) to school on a daily basis. The device must meet our minimum specifications and be registered with our IS/IT department. Any questions or queries please contact helpdesk@patana.ac.th.
Well-being
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?
Physical development and PE kit
A number of our students will enter puberty whilst in Primary school.
Every child will pass through puberty at a different time, and at a different rate.
Some children may feel more comfortable wearing a lightweight sports bra or crop top under their PE kit.
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.
The Year 5 Curriculum
Please click the image below to find out more about this term's learning in Year 5
Water, Water, Everywhere
PE
Students should come to school in their PE kit on PE days.
Please ensure that your child brings their uniform with them to get changed into after their PE lessons.
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
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.
Events In The World
You can keep up to date with current events around the world by watching Newsround, an age appropriate news show. Being aware of current events will help your child to make connections with a range of themes when reading in class, and it is an ideal opportunity for you to model discussing your opinions and using experiences to draw connections between events and people.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround
Birthdays!
The following Year 5 student will be celebrating their birthday this week:
We wish you a fabulous birthday!
Rayaan, 5W
General Information
Temporary Guardianship Form - let us know if both parents are going away and leaving a student with a friend, nanny or a home helper.
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- Inna Matijasevich ptgy5@patana.ac.th Primary Representative - Apollo Chansrichawla 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 |