A Note from the Principal
23-05-25
We had a lot of very excited – and understandably rather tired – Year 2 friends returning home today after completing their magical sleepover experience. For many, it was their very first night away from home with school friends, and they embraced the adventure with courage, joy, and a real sense of independence. A huge thank you to all the staff involved for creating such a memorable and meaningful experience for our youngest campers.
Elsewhere across the Primary School, we also wrapped up our final Year Group Sports Festivals. These celebrations of physical activity and teamwork brought fantastic energy to the campus. A big thank you to our PE team for their enthusiasm, organisation, and care in making these events such a success.
This weekend, I have the great privilege of attending my own son’s graduation ceremony — a proud moment that reminds me just how quickly the school years fly by.
Wishing all of our families a restful weekend ahead.
Sarah McCormack
Key Dates and upcoming events
| Event | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transition to Secondary lessons | WB 25th May | Various Secondary Classrooms | |
| RSE - recap and question box | WB 25th May | ||
| FOBISIA games | 27-30th May | ||
| FOBISIA drama fest | 28th May | ||
| School Closed | 3rd June | ||
| Bangkok Games | 9th - 13th June | ||
| 3-Way Conferences | 13th June | Classrooms | |
| Busking Day | 17th June | Sports Hall | |
| End of Term 3 | 27th June |
Well-being
Transition to Secondary
This week and next students continue to visit the Art, DT, Science, and Drama departments.
They will also spend some break and lunchtimes in Secondary so they get a feel of what breaktimes are like.
If your family are leaving Patana, your child will still be able to join these sessions as they are a really positive experience. Your child's teacher will support your child with making connections between this experience and what it may feel like in their new school.
Access Previous Parent Workshops
Click this link to find further information about previous parent workshops
Learning
Primary Technology
Hardware and Software for Term 3
In term 3 students will be starting a new graphic design topic in technology lessons. Students will need to install Affinity Photo and Designer on their devices before Songkran in readiness for term 3.
Affinity is free for all Canva users. All students have a Canva account with their school email address.
All students must bring to lessons in term 3:
- Headphones.
- Mouse (iPad 12.9" Pro optional. iPad 9.7"+ not necessary)
- Stylus or Apple Pencil for touch screen devices. Non-touch devices will have limited support.
- Affinity Photo and Designer Installed (click to go to the download page)
Full letter going out to parents is available here.
Any questions, I am more than happy to help you, please email me at Mr. Glenn : GLMA@patana.ac.th
RSE Learning
Next week we will recap on the learning around puberty in both sexes. We then move on to human reproduction which will be taught during week beginning 2nd June.
Curriculum
Our unit of learning this term is:
Please click on the link for more information: Term 3 - Interculturalism (24-25) - Bangkok Patana School
Blogs
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
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
PTG
Birthdays
Happy Birthday to Sophie (6N); Mace (6M); Phapa; May; Vella & Keiichi (6T); Mariah (6F)
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.
General Information
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 |