A Note from the Principal
Note from the Principal
16-05-2025
This week, I have thoroughly enjoyed spending time in classrooms across the Primary School. It has been a joy to see our students so engaged in their learning—asking thoughtful questions, collaborating with their peers, and showing real curiosity and creativity in their work. Thank you to all our teachers and teaching assistants for creating such vibrant and purposeful learning environments.
It has been wonderful to see the Sports Festivals up and running in KS2. These events are always a highlight of the year—full of teamwork, determination, and plenty of Patana Tiger spirit. We look forward to seeing our students challenge themselves, cheer each other on, and have lots of fun in the process.
Wishing you all a restful and enjoyable weekend.
Sarah McCormack
Key Dates and upcoming events
| Event | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transition to Secondary lessons begin | WB 19th May | Various Secondary Classrooms | |
| RSE lesson 2 (Puberty) | 22nd May | ||
| Year 5/6 Assembly | 21st May | Theatre | 8:00am |
| FOBISIA games | 27-30th May | ||
| FOBISIA drama fest | 28th May | ||
| School Closed | 3rd June | ||
| Bangkok Games | 9th - 13th June | ||
| 3-Way Conferences | 13th June | Classrooms | |
| Busking Day | 17th June | Sports Hall | |
| End of Term 3 | 27th June |
Well-being
Transition to Secondary
This week the Year 6 students visited the Secondary Music Department to get a taste of the different ensembles.
Over the next two weeks, they will visit the Art, DT, Science, and Drama departments.
They will also spend some break and lunchtimes in Secondary so they get a feel of what breaktimes are like.
If your family are leaving Patana, your child will still be able to join these sessions as they are a really positive experience. Your child's teacher will support your child with making connections between this experience and what it may feel like in their new school.
Music Options for Year 7
Please take some time to watch the Y6-Y7 music option video below.
For any questions about music in Y7 and beyond, please contact Ms Laura McRitchie (lama@patana.ac.th)
More information can also be found in the handbook linked below:
issuu.com/bangkokpatana/docs/key_stage_3_music_ensemble_handbook
Music Options
Dear Parents/Guardians of Year 6 students,
Year 6 have now completed their music ensemble visits and are ready to make their choices for Year 7. Detailed information about the ensemble programme can be found in the KS3 Music Ensemble Handbook and the Y6 Music Selections Video.
Handbook: https://issuu.com/bangkokpatana/docs/key_stage_3_music_ensemble_handbook
Video: https://youtu.be/LlpfTclxs7k?si=DXkKBxr78qkaOlQi
Before you fill out the online form with your child, please note the following:
- The ensemble that your child is placed in will be for three years (Years 7, 8 and 9).
- There is no expectation that your child can already play an instrument (except for guitar ensemble)
- Please understand that your child might not get his or her first choice of ensemble, so please put alternatives that they would be happy studying as second and third choices.
- The deadline for completion of this form is Tuesday 20th May
- Music Ensemble allocations will be communicated to students and parents in August.
- Please note that we are asking students to think about their choice of ensemble NOT instrument
- Student timetables will show a generic class named MUSIC and the teacher will be Miss MacRitchie for all students. Once the placements have been announced during Term 1, the timetable will be updated to show the correct music teacher and ensemble.
- Instrument trials will begin during Term 1 of the new academic year.
Please find the KS3 Ensembles Choice Form by clicking the link below.
https://forms.gle/z6wgKsHSimuXMphE8
Yours Sincerely,
Miss Laura MacRitchie
Head of Music
Access Previous Parent Workshops
Click this link to find further information about previous parent workshops
Upcoming workshop - AI
The sign up link can also be followed here
Learning
Primary Technology
Hardware and Software for Term 3
In term 3 students will be starting a new graphic design topic in technology lessons. Students will need to install Affinity Photo and Designer on their devices before Songkran in readiness for term 3.
Affinity is free for all Canva users. All students have a Canva account with their school email address.
All students must bring to lessons in term 3:
- Headphones.
- Mouse (iPad 12.9" Pro optional. iPad 9.7"+ not necessary)
- Stylus or Apple Pencil for touch screen devices. Non-touch devices will have limited support.
- Affinity Photo and Designer Installed (click to go to the download page)
Full letter going out to parents is available here.
Any questions, I am more than happy to help you, please email me at Mr. Glenn : GLMA@patana.ac.th
RSE Learning
Next week we will again divide into single biological sex groups. This time boys will learn about puberty in girls and girls will learn about puberty in boys.
Curriculum
Our unit of learning this term is:
Please click on the link for more information: Term 3 - Interculturalism (24-25) - Bangkok Patana School
Blogs
Click on the link to visit the Year 6 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.
Global Citizenship
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
PTG
Birthdays
Happy Birthday to Fiya (6N); Angel (6J) and Nina (6S)
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 no fast food and 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.
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 6 PTG Rep - Soreda Ratchadaporn Parinyanusorn: ptgy6@patana.ac.th Primary Representative - Apollo Chansrichawla ptgprimary@patana.ac.th | |
| Year Group Leaders | Year Group Leader (Pastoral): Ms Sarah Dibley sadi@patana.ac.th Year Group Leader (Curriculum): Mr Todd Thornback toth@patana.ac.th Assistant Year Group Leader: Mr Duncan Ferguson dufe@patana.ac.th |