A note from the principal
This week, our focus turned to professional learning as teachers engaged in a rich and reflective CPL Day. Together, we explored a number of topics including how data and assessment can meaningfully inform teaching, how AI might enhance learning experiences, and what continues to define high-quality teaching and learning at Bangkok Patana.
We were fortunate to welcome Matthew Savage, whose thought-provoking sessions challenged and inspired us to think deeply about how we understand and support every learner. A thank you to the parents who joined the session with Matthew — your engagement and insights made for a powerful conversation about how we can continue to grow together as a community of learners.
Sarah McCormack
Upcoming events and diary dates
| Date | Event | Location | Who | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th October | Primary Parents Workshop : How Young Children Learn to Love Reading and Writing | Primary Hall | 8-9am | |
| 30th October | Whole School International Day (Dress Up) | |||
| 31st October | Block A ECAs Finish | |||
| 3rd-7th November | Primary Book Fair | In front of the Primary Library | ||
| 3rd- 7th November | Year 1- 6 Sport and PE week | |||
| 4th November | Primary Parents Workshop: Primary Inclusion | Primary Hall | 8-9am | |
| 5th November | Loy Krathong | |||
| 11th November | Primary Parents Workshop: Library Launchpad for Parents | Primary Hall | 8-9am | |
| 11th November | SILC Fair | Conference 401-404 | 8am-4pm | |
| 13th November | Year 5 Poetry Festival | Theatre | 1.10pm-2.10pm | |
| 17th-20th November | Y5 Residential to Khao Yai Week 1 | 5C, 5F, 5J, 5L | ||
| 17th November | Block B ECAs commence | |||
| 22nd November | Ploenchit Fair | Back Field | 10am-6pm | |
| 24th- 27th November | Y5 Residential to Khao Yai Week 2 | 5D, 5N, 5S, 5W | ||
| 25th-27th November | Primary Card and Boardgame Fair | In front of Primary LIbrary |
Year 5 Residential
Thank you to those of you who attended The Year 5 Residential presentation.
If you were unable to make it, or if would like to look at some of the information again, here is a copy of the slides. If you have any questions please contact your child's class teacher or Miss Alice (alle@patana.ac.th)
All residential information will be posted on the Year 5 residential pages, which you can find by clicking the pictures.
A note from Ms. Battram
Arrival day back at school
Once the buses arrive, please be patient and give the teachers some time and space to get their class organised. Children will first need to collect their big bag and check their belongings.
If you wish to take your child home, the class teacher will give you an early leaving slip.
If your child is staying until 2:30, or waiting for an ECA, they will be taken to their year group.
You may collect your child at any point before the end of the school day.
You will need an early leaving slip to give to Security when exiting the campus.
All buses are automatically cancelled for classes on Residentials so if your child is coming home by school bus, please re-confirm with Transport.
The Patana Travel Kit is available to all students for sports trips, residentials, International Award etc. Undated and event-neutral, wearable across multiple years and occasions.
A message from Ms Tanya
Dear Parents,
Please follow the link below to some challenges that may be of interest to you and your child. Please note, these are NOT organised through school. These are outside organisations and parents should register and communicate directly with the company.
Kind regards,
Ms Tanya
Well-being
Positive Behaviours – Positive Attitudes
As you walk around the school, you are almost certain to spot our Safe – Curious – Kind posters.
Many, if not all, of the behaviours and attitudes we want for our students can be explicitly taught.
Positive Behaviours – Positive Attitudes
Classes and year groups choose a small number of relevant targets roughly every half term.
You will begin to spot these in and around year groups.
Some targets work even better at home.
- We tidy away the things we have used.
- We have a regular bedtime.
- We give ourselves time to play and rest.
- We talk with a trusted adult when we are worried.
Playground use before and after school
Students are not permitted to use any of the climbing or play equipment before 7:30 a.m.
There is no staff supervision in any play area after 2:30.
The accompanying adult is therefore responsible for the safe supervision of the child.
We encourage parents and family employees to take children straight home at the end of the school day.
Getting to class on time
Students in Years 1-6 enter their buildings at 7:30.
This gives everyone time to organise their belongings and settle themselves in, ready to learn and in a calm state of mind.
The register is taken at 7:40, and children who arrive after 7:40 are marked as late.
If there is a pattern of lateness during the term, the class teacher will share this information with you so that changes to timings can be made.
Sometimes, a family will need to adjust their arrival time so that a child can be walked in (Years 1 and 2) or dropped off without feeling rushed or stressed.
The start of the day is a very important part of our daily classroom routine.
Teachers use this time to re-set expectations as students switch from home to school mode. This is a time when school staff can check in with individual students and make sure that everyone feels welcomed into class.
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?
Smart Watches and Phones
Whilst we encourage our students to learn how to tell the time, smart watches offer additional online functions like that of a mobile phone.
Features such as gaming, internet browsing, and the ability to make and receive calls are potentially distracting in class and can pose a risk for safety and privacy. Within the Primary School, students are required to keep their smart watch safely stored in their bag during the school day. Smart watches can be taken out of bags once a child exits the school gates at 2:30pm or once their ECA has ended at 3:30pm or 4:30pm. Students are not allowed to take or send images while using the school bus.
Smart watches are expensive items. Please be aware that the school takes no responsibility for loss or damage of smart watches.
Thank you for your cooperation and support in maintaining a safe and positive learning environment for all our students.
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
The Rainforest
PE
Students should come to school in their PE kit on PE days. If they have swimming for the first lesson, they can wear their swim kit under their uniform. If they have swimming later in the day, we ask that they DO NOT wear their swim kit to school.
Please ensure that your child brings their uniform with them to get changed into after their PE lessons.
Technology
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 students will be celebrating their birthdays this week:
Marilyn, 5J
We wish you a fabulous 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 |