We are motivated and engaged
A note from the Principal
12 May 2023
A note from the Principal
Performance week has been fantastic in the Primary school over the course of the
week. A huge well done to all the students who got involved and many thanks to
our Music team for organising such a super event. We are looking forward to the
Solo Festival on Saturday morning and I hope to see you there!
The Primary Leadership Team and I are pleased to invite you to our upcoming
parent session called "Learning at Patana" on Tuesday, May 30th
in the Primary Hall between 8:00-9:00am. This is a chance for us to reconnect,
review the successes of the year, and exchange ideas for next year's parent
workshops. Please join us for a delightful and laid-back event where we will
serve tea, coffee and cake. We look forward to seeing as many of you as
possible!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sarah McCormack
Key Dates
| Event | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Patana Solo Festival | 13th May | |
| PTG AGM | 16th May 8am | Primary Hall |
| Heroes Dress up Day | 2nd June | Primary School |
| Public Holiday - School Closed | 5th June | |
| Busking Day | 8th June | Primary School |
| Dance Extravaganza Y1-Y6 | 12th June | Theatre |
| Whole School End of Year Assembly | 23rd June | Sports Hall |
Gum, candy, giant sized snack bags
We are seeing a number of students coming into school with gum, sweets (candies) and huge bags of snacks. Please check your child is bringing appropriate snacks into school.
Gum and sweets are not permitted in school or on the school bus. Students are aware that these will be kept by the class teacher for collection by parents or guardians, if seen in school.
Students are not permitted to share snacks so should not bring in grab bags, or multi-packs of cookies and snacks.
Global Citizenship
Heroes
Busking Day
Learning
Matt Dickinson - watch this clip to find out more about our visiting author!
New PE Blocks
PSHE
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
On Monday, the boys will learn about puberty in girls and the girls will learn about puberty in boys.
Boys about Girls:
Girls about boys:
Music in Secondary
Dear Y6 Parents/Students,
We are very excited to welcome you to Secondary Music! I am writing to explain the option process for KS3 Music. Please see the timeline below.
- This week, I visitedY6 students to outline the process
- Next week, Y6
teachers will show the options video in their lessons and look through the booklet.
- Please do click on the links above to watch the video and access the information booklet.
- Many Y6 Students have already visited the Secondary Music Department, where they observed all ensembles during this time. Next week 6L and 6F will have their visit.
- Ensemble Choice Form will be issued to parents on Monday 22nd May
- Ensemble Choice Form deadline Thursday 25th May
Please note that we are asking students to think about their choice of ensemble NOT instrument
- Your Child’s Ensemble will be announced in August.
We are looking forward to welcoming Y6 to the Music Department soon!
Miss MacRitchie
Head of Music
General Information
From the PTG
Birthdays
Happy Birthday to
Luca in 6P that will be celebrating next week :)
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 |