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Note from the Principal
17 November 2023
A note from the Principal
Dear Parents,
This week, I have enjoyed being in classes much more
than usual as I am dropping in to support our new cohort of teachers. These
drop-ins are part of our new staff induction and are a great opportunity to
talk about all the fantastic learning that is happening! I am also being ‘class
teacher’ on a Thursday in Y5A, and I am currently brushing up on my Art skills.
Thank you to all the parents who joined us for our Parent-Teacher meetings and
3-way conferencing today. We love showcasing the work of our students and having
a chance to connect with you. We also look forward to seeing many of our
families on Monday for International Day.
Sarah McCormack
Key Dates
| Event | Date | Location | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Day | 20th November | ||
| Stuart Lawrence (inclusion) parents presentation | 21st November | ||
| Primary Parents Workshop: World Languages at Bangkok Patana School | 22nd November | ||
| Announced Lockdown | 22nd November | ||
| Ploenchit Fair | 25th November | ||
| Loy Krathong | 27th November | ||
| Primary Residential Meetings | 28th November | Primary Hall then in Y6 shared area (change in location) | |
| Rucksack appeal - last date to bring in donations | 30th November | ||
| Story Telling Dress Up | 1st December | ||
| HM King Rama IX's Birthday (Father's Day) (School / Public Holiday) | 5th December | ||
| Last Day of Term 1 | 15th December |
Wellbeing
Parent Presentation - Navigating Friendships
Thank you to the many parents who attended this workshop. Please see the slides to the workshop below.
The key
themes were:
- What’s needed for a healthy friendship?
- The skills and language needed to solve friendship problems.
- How to respond to unkind behaviours within a friendship group.
- How to help and support children to resolve friendship problems.
- Knowing when to step in, and when to step back.
Dress up day - 1st December
To celebrate the end of our visiting author week, students are invited to come to school in dress up. Please note this is optional.
Story Challenge
Learning
PE and International Day
Please note 6B, 6L, 6J, 6S will all have PE as usual on Monday. Please remind your child to bring in their kit as usual. They should come to school in their International Day costume or colours.
Global Citizenship
Christmas rucksack appeal - charity
Preparing for International Day
On Monday 20th, we will be celebrating International Day. Please can your child come dressed in their traditional country dress, or clothes in the colour of their flag.
The day will start as normal. Please drop your child off at their class for registration, Your child can meet you at the tent on the back field.
The parade starts at 7:50am.
The cultural show will start at approximately 8:55am. Parents are invited to watch the cultural show from the balcony upstairs. Please do not go into the hall. There is not enough space in the hall for parents. Thank you for your understanding.
General Information
PTG
Tiger Shop
Iron Labels (clothes/bags/trainers/swimming suits..):
- 36 pcs per set
- 350 bht
Sticker Label (cups/snack boxes/shoes/musical instruments/goggles..):
- 36 pcs per set
- Waterproof
- 350 bht
Pick up: 7 working days after placing the order.
Birthdays
Happy Birthday to the following students who will be celebrating their birthdays next week:
Kedar (6P); Tia (6T)
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 |