Living our values: We are balanced and fulfilled.
3 May 2024
A note from the Principal
Dear Parents,
This week, it struck me how our school embodies flexibility, a commitment to learning, and a dedication to excellence. This was particularly clear during our whole-school Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) day. We actively participated in sessions led by three external speakers—Angela Brown, Tom Sherrington, and Gemma Cracker—and reflected on our individual professional growth journeys.
This adaptability was also evident during our Sports Days. Although initially planned for outdoor activities, the heat prompted us to reconsider. As a result, we revamped the format and activities, ensuring an enjoyable, safe and much cooler experience for all participants.
Well done Patana!
Sarah McCormack
Important dates for your diary
| Event | Date | Location | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 6 Madagascar Performance 1 | 8th May | Theatre | Parents, staff and students |
| PTG AGM | 9th May 8am - 9:30am | Primary Hall | Parents and staff |
| Year 6 Madagascar Performance 2 | 10th May | Theatre | Parents, staff and students |
| Public Holiday - school closed | 22nd May | BPS | BPS |
| Primary Music Performance Week | Wb 27th May | Music rooms | Students |
| Reports go live | 17th June | Parent Firefly pages | Parents |
| End of Term 3 Whole School Assembly | 21st June | Sports Hall | BPS |
Well-Being
Madagascar Performances
Answering questions about sex and gender
Although sex and gender does not form a major part of our Primary RSE curriculum, students may have questions.
Our view is that genuine questions deserve a response - but the response may need thinking through first.
If a student asks a question in school, we may provide a brief response depending on age and context - or we may suggest that the question is better answered at home.
Definitions of sex and gender can be confusing, so you may find these agreed definitions and responses helpful.
Child friendly explanation of a person’s sex and gender
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
Parents Workshop by Tom Sherrington
Thank you for joining us at the 'Supporting Your Child to Develop Independence in Learning’ workshop held on April 30th, 2024. Here are the slides from the presentation for your reference.
RSE lesson this week in Year 5
This week during our PSHE lesson, we learnt about the physical and biological changes that girls and boys experience throughout puberty. Below are the learning objectives and outcomes that we covered. The girls also had an opportunity to look at many period products.
Your child may come home and ask questions. Some may not. It is good if you raise it with them as this will normalise the learning for them.
Next week, the girls will learn about the changes that boys experience and the boys will learn about the changes that girls experience. This is so that they can develop a mutual understanding of each other.
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
Patana PTG Tech Talk
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 |