Living our values: We are reflective thinkers
17 May 2024
A note from the Principal
Dear Parents,
It’s been a wet week here at Patana! Finally, we have seen the arrival of the annual rains and on Thursday lunchtime, we got to witness a magnificent downpour from our open plan canteen. Of course, this rain has led to some congestion on the roads and do plan extra time to your travels.
Our students have also enjoyed being ‘wet and wild’ during our end of year swim galas. Well done to the students and thank you to the PE team for making this a special event. In the Patana News today, do look out for an article on Madagascar the Musical and I will also be sharing a letter with the staff leavers today.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend ahead.
Sarah McCormack
Important dates for your diary
| Event | Date | Location | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Birthday Treats
Children may bring in a treat to share with the class.
Please contact the class teacher to arrange a suitable time.
Brownies, cupcakes, a donut or a slice of cake are all easy for your child to give out. All food items must be nut free.
Please reduce plastic packaging as much as possible.
Please note, we do not allow drinks, party bags or other gifts to be given out at school, either for birthdays, or other celebrations.
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
PSHE lesson this week in Year 5
This week, we took a break from our RSE curriculum to review and explore growth and fixed mindsets. The students were very reflective. They looked at some scenarios, identified the fixed mindset behaviours and reenacted it, changing the elements into a growth mindset.
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
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 |