Living our values: we are kind and compassionate - Happy International Peace Day!
Note from the Principal
22 Sept 2023
A note from the Principal
Dear Parents,
This week, we honoured the International Day of Peace. In our assemblies and classes, we considered how we can all contribute to peace and the importance of our collective and individual efforts. This very important day is one of my favourites on the school calendar, as it brings our values of global citizenship and wellbeing to the forefront of our teaching and learning. Do you check the Patana News weekly? I really encourage you to do so. In this week’s edition, I have prepared an article on the developments in assessment and reporting, plus the parent survey results from the end of last academic year. I hope you find both pieces informative.
Sarah McCormack
Key Dates
| Event | Date | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interclass Event | 25th September during PE lesson | Primary Hardcourt | Students, Staff and parents |
| Patana Fun Run | 1.10.23 | TBC | BPS |
| Parent Teacher Meetings | WB 2.10.23 | Classrooms | Primary parents and teachers |
| Music Performance Week | 2.10.23 | TBC | |
| Tiger Spirit Day | 4.10.23 | BPS | |
| Dance Festival | 6.10.23 | TBC |
Wellbeing
Join our first community event – all ages welcome! Register here: https://www.gotorace.com/bangkok-patana-fun-run-2023/
Colds and Flu
Please help us to prevent outbreaks of cold or flu as we head into the rainy season.
Children with cold or flu (influenza) symptoms should be kept at home until they are completely recovered.
Even when the main symptoms have gone, your child may still need time to return to full strength.
Please do not send your child back to school too soon, even if they are no longer in the contagious phase.
If your child is still coughing or sneezing, please keep them at home and limit their contact with other children.
A child who has a fever should be kept at home until ‘fever free’ for a minimum of 24 hours.
Influenza is a serious and contagious infection that affects the nose, throat, and respiratory system.
The virus is commonly spread through droplets in the air, allowing infection to spread quickly.
When unsure, always seek medical advice, especially if a child has a chronic condition e.g., asthma.
If Influenza is confirmed, please send a copy of the medical certificate to Nurse@patana.ac.th
Snacks and drinks
Students are welcome to bring in a healthy, reasonably sized snack to eat during morning breaktimes.
Please note NO sweets (candies), energy drinks or large bags of snacks are permitted. Students are not allowed to share snacks.
A reminder - NO NUTS in the primary school
Students are only allowed to bring water into school: no fizzy drinks or energy drinks are permitted.
Candy and fizzy drinks will be confiscated and given back at the end of the day.
Safeguarding Presentation
Dear Primary Parents,
We are ready and happy to welcome parent volunteers back into the Primary School after the half term holiday.
As part of our Student Safeguarding, we require any parent who may be in direct and regular contact with students to complete a three-step process before offering their time.
- Attend a short presentation about in-school Safeguarding
- Sign the Parent Code of Conduct (updated annually)
- Sign a Self-Disclosure form confirming that you have never been subject to any allegation or investigation with reference to children or young people.
PTG committee members and group representatives are very welcome to attend annually as part of their role.
The presentation will be held on Wednesday 4th October at 8 a.m. in CON 420.
Please sign up via this link.
Visual Arts Challenge - an exciting opportunity
If you would like to take part, please share your entry with Ms Sarah Dibley (sadi@patana.ac.th) We will be selecting the four entries on the 1st November. If you have any questions, please contact me.
Learning
PE
Interclass Basketball
6M, 6P, 6T, 6F - 7:40-8:40am
6B, 6J, 6S, 6L - 11:10-12:10pm
Parents are asked NOT to come into the year group before or after the event. Thank you for your understanding.
PE blocks
Basketball requires Patana PE kit and water bottle.
Swimming requires black swimsuit/swim shorts, swim cap (for hair longer than shoulder length) goggles and towel. Black rash vest is optional and sunscreen is recommended.
On non swimming days, students should come to school in their PE kits and trainers. Please ensure they have their school uniform and black shoes to change into as well as a suitable bag to carry their clothes and shoes in
Global Citizenship
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
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 that will be celebrating their birthdays over the coming days:
|
6L |
Nawarin [Chloe] |
|
6S |
Nitchanun [Star] |
|
6T |
Paphonarch [Prin] |
|
6T |
Alexis |
|
6F |
Kyan |
|
6B |
Avanish |
|
6P |
Guorui [Rayray] |
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 |