We are critical, reflective thinkers
Residential Week 2
A note from the Principal
10th February 2023
This week, our Key Stage 2 students continue with their residential trips. After a short hiatus, it has been fantastic to get our students out again and there was much excitement as we waved them off on the buses on Monday and Tuesday.
Experiences outside the classroom have a profound impact on students' growth and development, and they can provide opportunities for them to learn new skills, build relationships, and broaden their horizons. It’s been an action-packed week for sure and I suspect there will be lots of tired friends (and teachers) this weekend!
Across the school, it has been notably quiet with so many of our students away on camp. I have especially noticed this in the Primary canteen, where I have lunch daily. I love this part of my routine, as it’s an opportunity for me to informally chat with the children; to gently observe the comings and goings of our lunch time experience; and to enjoy the menu on offer. As a vegetarian, I am particularly pleased when it is vegetable lasagne day!
Wishing you a wonderful weekend.
Sarah McCormack
Key Dates
| Event | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| ISA Assessments | wb13.2.23 | Y6 |
| Photograph Catch Up | 14&15 /02/23 | Primary Hall |
| Dance Competition | 16/02/23 | Dance Studios |
| Half Term Break | 20/02/23 | |
| Term 2B starts | 27/02/23 | |
| Fun Day | 11/3/23 | Bangkok Patana School |
| Interclass TeeBall | 13/3/23 | Sports Complex 7:55-10:00am |
Well being
ECA
ECAs will resume next week.
Please remind your children which ECA they have at the end of each day. The class teachers will also remind them to help ensure they get to the right places!
Monday 13th February 2023 ECA programme commences
Friday 31st March 2023 ECA programme finishes
Fun Day
PE
Important reminder! All students will be learning Teeball in term 2, therefore football boots are required for this unit !
Volleyball and Sports Leaders = Patana PE kit and water bottle.
Teeball = Patana PE kit, sunhat and football boots (required)
Learning
Home Learning
Home learning is set every Friday on the class blogs - students are expected to complete their home learning by Wednesday of the following week.
Here is the link directly to the Year 6 blogs.
Global Citizenship
Waste less week is coming up and we are encouraging the children to think about their small steps. What can they do to help waste less?
Events around 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
General Information
Tiger shop
Birthdays
Happy Birthday to:
Eva in 6J!
Birthday Treats
We are a NUT FREE school. Children may bring in a special treat to share with the class.
Please contact the class teacher to arrange a suitable time.
- Brownies, cupcakes and individual cake slices are easier for your child to give out.
- Please reduce plastic packaging as much as possible - please no bubble teas, fizzy drinks or caffeine drinks.
- We do not allow party bags or other gifts to be given out at school, either for birthdays, or other celebrations.
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 6 PTG Rep is ptgy6@patana.ac.th Primary Representative - Apollo Chansrichawlat ptgprimary@patana.ac.th | |
| Year Group Leaders | Leader of Learning and Welfare: Ms Sarah Dibley sadi@patana.ac.th Leader of Learning and Curriculum: Mr Todd Thornback toth@patana.ac.th Assistant Leader of Learning: Mr Alex Lowe allw@patana.ac.th |