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Note from the Principal
1 March 2024
A note from the Principal
As we embark on Term 2B, I hope each of you had a rejuvenating first week back with us.
It is with sadness that I share news of Khun Puy's passing. Khun Puy served as our housekeeper in Year 4 and was a valued member of the Patana staff for 8 years. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with her family during this difficult time.
If you would like to offer condolences, please share them with K. Pom in the Primary Office, and we will ensure they reach Khun Puy's family.
Sarah McCormack
Key Dates
| Event | Date | Location | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Book Day | Thurs 7th March | BPS | Staff & Students |
| Interclass Teeball | Monday 11th March | BPS | Students, staff & parents |
| Science Week | WB 11th March | ||
| Smile Day - Dress up in bright colours | Thurs 14th March | BPS | BPS |
| Parent Teacher Meetings | Mon 25th - 28th March | Classroms | Parents & Teachers |
| RSE Parent Presentation | Tues 2nd April | Primary Hall | Parents & LOLW |
Wellbeing
Songkran T-shirt competition winner Y6
Thank you to all of the Year 6 students who entered the competition. The winning entry from Year 6 is Jihwan. This is certainly going to make a wonderful Songkran shirt.
Year 6 Interclass Teeball Event
Save the date! Interclass Teeball will take place on Monday 11th March during class PE lessons, timings as follows:
6M 6P 6T and 6F: 7.40am - 8.40am
6B 6J 6S and 6L: 11.10am – 12.10pm
Parents are welcome to attend. Please can all players wear a T-shirt of their class colour (below)
Smile Day
Save the date – RSE (relationship and sex) presentations for Primary Parents
During Term 2B, we introduce age appropriate RSE units as part of our Personal, Social and Health Education curriculum in Years 1 to 6. If you would like to hear more about our taught programme, please save the date for our parent presentations.
All presentations start at 8:00.
We will share the presentation slides via the year group newsletter for those of you who cannot attend:
Tuesday 2nd April (Primary Hall) : Year 6 parents and carers
Learning
Shoe boxes needed!
Supporting your Child with Reading at Home
Thank you to all the parents who attended the recent parent workshop on Tuesday 6th February. Please follow this link to access the presentation slides:
Supporting Your Child with Reading at Home
The Young Mathematical Story Writers Competition (YMSA)
Click on this link to find out more about a Maths writing story writing competition
Global Citizenship
World Book Day – Thursday 7th March
There are some exciting book themed activities planned for this special day. Please note that it will not be a dress up day.
We invite families to donate a brand-new children’s book (Thai Language Please) which will passed to one of our charities:
- FS - Home of Praise (age 2-5)
- Y2 - Children of the Forest (age 5-11)
- Y3 - Thomas House (age 5-11)
- Y4 - Mercy Centre (age 5-11)
If you wish to donate a book, your child should hand it to their class teacher during the month of March.
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
Patana Tech Talks
Birthdays
Happy birthday to George (6B) and Ali (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 |