Living our values
Safe and kind
Peace Day
Note from the Principal
19 Sept 2024
A note from the PrincipalThis week, we have enjoyed 2 special Primary school celebrations: International Day of Peace and the Wai Kru Ceremony. Through these events we have been talking with the children about the importance of being kind by showing compassion and respect. This links directly to our Global Citzenship value.
In MFL, the students have been demonstrating that understanding in multiple languages! Bien hecho!
Have a super long weekend ahead!
Sarah McCormack
Key Dates
| Event | Date | Location | Who | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Closed | 20th September | |||
| Y4-6 residential presentations | 24th September | Primary Hall & Y6 | Staff & Parents | 2:45-4:00pm |
| Parent Teacher Meetings | 30th September- 3rd October | Year 6 | 2:45-5:30pm | |
| Pupil Attitude to School Survey | 30th September | Year 6 | Students | |
| Parent workshop- Safeguarding Training for Parent volunteers | 1st October | CON 420 | 8-9am | |
| Tiger Spirit Day | 2nd October | BPS | Students | |
| Year 5/6 Swim Gala | 7th October | Parents, staff and students | 10:10:12:00 | |
| International Day | 11th October |
Wellbeing
Residential dates for November 2024 Visits
Class splits for residential are now confirmed.
Letters about the Residential programme will be sent home next week:
Save The Date – Swimming Gala – Year 6
The PE Department is excited to announce the first interclass sports event of the year!
The Year 6 Swimming Gala will be held on Monday, 7th October, from 10:05 am to 12:10 pm. Further details will be shared in the coming weeks. The event will take place at the 50m pool, and we warmly encourage parents to come and support their children.
As a reminder, if your child is unable to participate in a swimming lesson due to illness or other reasons, please contact the PE teacher directly, rather than the class teacher or Leaders of Learning.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the PE Department
Positive Behaviours
Parents may have seen these new posters around the Primary school. We recently shared the attitudes and behaviours that we want to help every student to learn and develop as they move through our school.
These attitudes and behaviours are grouped under our three key values; Safe, Curious and Kind.
We want these positive words, thoughts and actions to support and strengthen your child’s holistic development as they move through Primary and into young adulthood. Please help us champion these three key values by referencing our matrix of positive behaviours and attitudes in conversations with your child. The matrix is also available in Thai.
Student Wellbeing Survey (PASS)
As part of our student welfare provision, our Y4-6 students will take part in a survey about their attitudes to school and learning.
You will also receive a letter giving more information about the PASS survey (Pupil Attitudes to Self and School) and how it helps us to support student learning and wellbeing.
Despite the acronym PASS, this is not a test! No preparation is required, and we want our students to enjoy the process.
Physical development and PE kit
A number of our students will enter puberty whilst in Primary school.
Every child will pass through puberty at a different time, and at a different rate.
Some children may feel more comfortable wearing a lightweight sports bra or crop top under their PE kit.
Tiger Spirit Day - 2nd October
Learning
Parent workshops
If you were unable to attend the maths workshop on Tuesday 17th September, please click on the link ‘How to help your children with Maths’
Please note this video has to be opened with MS Edge due to data privacy issues.
Click this link to find further information about our other upcoming parent workshops.
FOBISIA - Story writing
ICT in Year 6
Find out more about our Primary Technology Curriculum by following this link.
Reading Recommendations Year 6
Does your child need inspiration for choosing their next great read? Have a look at this Padlet with some amazing recommendations. All these books are in our Primary School Library, and even some in the Secondary School Library (you will need the help of your parents to check these out).
A note from the library
Dear parents,
For over 40 years, Bayard and Milan have been committed to providing their young readers with innovative and constructive magazines that cater to all ages and passions.
These magazines offer your children the opportunity to learn to read in both French and English, to read with pleasure, and to explore the world through a range of magazines tailored to their age and interests.
We are pleased to inform you that you have the opportunity to subscribe to Bayard and Milan Jeunesse magazines at the best rates, thanks to your school.
These magazines, delivered monthly to the school, support learning the French language with sections full of curiosity, discovery, knowledge, and humor.
By subscribing, you also support the school, which will receive one free subscription for every 10 subscriptions purchased by parents.
- CATALOGUE BAYARD-MILAN JEUNESSE 2024-2025
- SPECIAL SCHOOL OFFER – €15 discount per subscription!: FILL UP THE ORDER FORM HERE
- For 100% English reading, the Game Box is back – Discover the offer on Page 21 of the catalog.
Public Rate card 2024-2025 attached
New for the 2024 school year:
- For 100% Spanish reading, we now offer Popi Spanish, Caracola (Les Belles Histoires), Leo Leo (J’aime Lire), and Reportero Doc (Image Doc) – Discover the offer on Page 22 of the catalog.
For more information, please contact :
Mrs. Laetitia Gerhardt :Laetitia.Gerhardt@bayard-mag.com
Curriculum
Please click the link below to find out more about this term's learning in Year 6
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
International Day
PTG
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
Birthdays
Happy Birthday to all of the students are celebrating birthdays next week:
6M - Neave & Mia 6B Emilia
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 - 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 |