Year 5 Newsletter 19th May 

Learning

RSE - learning in Year 5

This week, Year 5 students learnt about the opposite biological sex. We had many interesting questions. Some of these were beyond the scope of our Year 5 curriculum, so we suggested to students to discuss these at home with you. 

Next week, we will look at personal hygiene. 

Videos: 

Here are some suggestions for how to talk with your child .

Online Maths Competition

IMC are conducting an online version of International Math Challenge to boost the motivation of students. This event is hoped to motivate students to see math in a different light, have their interest stimulated in the subject and think how they can apply math in their future studies and daily life.

Click here to navigate to their website to find out more. 

Anyone can enter. This is an individual competition in which students can receive prizes for their personal achievement. The competition will be conducted in five languages, namely English, Thai, Chinese, Russian and Spanish, where students are expected to solve 40 multiple choice questions in 90 minutes. For the kids' category (grade 1 and 2) 25 questions and 60 minutes. 

How to Join?

• Register via register.mathchallenge.in.th
• Pay the registration fee of 25 USD for international participants, 600 THB for participants from Thailand, per participant
• Deadline for submission of completed forms is October 31th , 2023.

Devices for Year 6

Click this link: Information for Y5 Parents - Bangkok Patana School (fireflycloud.asia)

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.

Laptop and device registration

Year 5 can now get their laptop or device registered in time for the Y6 next academic year. 

Here is the link to book an appointment to register: 

https://bpsnet.patana.ac.th/Go/laptops_For_Learning/Register_Your_Laptop.asp

PE  - Year 5 curriculum

Gymnastics: Patana PE kit required. Patana leotards are allowed / optional but not compulsory.

TGFU (Teaching games for understanding): Patana PE kit, sunhat and water bottle required.

Climbing and OAA: Patana PE kit, sunhat and water bottle required.

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, 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 

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

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