Note from the Principal
17 May 2024
A note from
the Principal
Dear Parents,
It’s been a wet week here at Patana! Finally, we have seen the arrival of the
annual rains and on Thursday lunchtime, we got to witness a magnificent
downpour from our open plan canteen. Of course, this rain has led to some
congestion on the roads and do plan extra time to your travels.
Our students have also enjoyed being ‘wet and wild’ during our end of year swim
galas. Well done to the students and thank you to the PE team for making this a
special event.
In the Patana News today, do look out for an article on Madagascar the Musical
and I will also be sharing a letter with the staff leavers today.
Wishing you a
wonderful weekend ahead.
Sarah McCormack
Key Dates
| Event | Date | Location | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Parent Volunteer Thank you morning | 21.05.24 | ||
| Public Holiday - School Closed | 22.05.24 | ||
| RSE programme continues | Wb 20.05.24 | ||
| Visits to Secondary for taster lessons | Wb 20.05.24 | Secondary | students |
| Primary Music Performance Week | Wb 27.05.24 | ||
| Year 5/6 Assembly | 29.05.24 | Theatre | Parents welcome |
| Public Holiday - School Closed | 03.06.24 | ||
| Primary Parent Workshop - Reflection on the academic year | 04.06.24 | Primary Hall at 8am | |
| Year 5 Bring, Buy and Bake Sale | 11.06.24 | ||
| Garage sale | 14.06.24 | Next to the 25m pool | |
| Busking Day - more information to follow | 18.06.24 | Sports hall | students |
| Reports go live | 17.06.24 | ||
| End of Term 3, Whole School Assembly | 21.06.24 | Sports Hall |
Global Citizenship
Save the date - Garage Sale
Wellbeing
PSHE
Next week in PSHE we will continue to learn about puberty. The boys will learn about girls and the girls will learn about boys. There will be a male and female teacher in each group for these lessons.
Please see slides below for what the children will learn about in class:
Puberty - girls learn about boys
Puberty - boys learn about girls
Information shared with girls about sanitary products below:
Period knickers (Panties) and swimwear
Great news for girls - there is a growing range of period pants and swimwear available in Thailand now. This means girls can confidently swim during their period without worrying about having to use tampons or cups.
If families are visiting Australasia; USA or Northern Europe in the 'summer' break these are easily available online.
Learning
Home Languages Secondary
We're excited to inform you about the upcoming placement assessments for our Secondary Home Language Programme, scheduled during MFL lessons on Friday, May 24th. These assessments are designed to gauge the language proficiency of Y6 students who have chosen a Home Language as an option for Year 7, as well as those who may qualify for the programme, to ensure we cater for our students home language needs.
It's important to note that these assessments are not something your children need to prepare for. They serve solely to determine their current language level, and they are not graded as pass/fail. Additionally, participation in the programme is entirely voluntary; students who demonstrate a suitable level of language proficiency will not be obliged to join.
We appreciate your support and understanding as we strive to provide enriching language opportunities for our students.
Any questions, please contact Ms Diaz Lopez, Curriculum Leader, Home Languages (vidi@patana.ac.th) or Ms Corenq, Head of Secondary World Languages (ceco@patana.ac.th)
Secondary Music Options
Secondary Music Options
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:
Year 6 teachers will show the options video in their lessons and look through the bookletPlease click on the links above to watch the video and access the information booklet.
- Year 6 Students visited the Secondary Music Department this week
- Ensemble Choice Form issued to parents on Wednesday 15th May
- Ensemble Choice Form deadline Monday 20th 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 during the first week of school
- Please note that their timetable will show a generic class named MUSIC and the teacher will be Miss MacRitchie. Once the placements have been announced, the timetable will be updated to show the correct music teacher and ensemble.
We are looking forward to welcoming Y6 to the Music Department soon!
Ms Laura MacRitchie
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
3 in 3 Tech Tips
PTG
Birthdays
Happy birthday to the following students:
Hafsah (6M); Kayla (6F); Caden (6J); Jiwoo (6L)
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.
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 |