We are motivated and engaged
A note from the Principal
2 June 2023
A note from the Principal
Working in
a school is truly a rewarding and unpredictable experience and this week has
been filled with delightful moments and unexpected encounters!
Firstly, I had the pleasure of meeting our visiting author Mr. Matt Dickinson
who climbed Everest. Then, I was called in by Year 2 students to assist in
rescuing a toad from a pond, who sat with me for some time whilst he got warm.
I counted to 100 with a student in Nursery, proving that learning knows no
bounds. During lunchtime, I had the joy of hearing about the fascinating tales
of two Year 5 students and their multiple pets. Lastly, I had the privilege of
guiding Year 6 students in writing their own captivating stories based on a
short film. Each of these encounters has reminded me of the immense joy and fulfilment
that comes from working in a school environment, where every day brings new and
wonderful surprises.
On Tuesday, another positive highlight was
meeting our parents for an end of year celebration and reflection on all that
we have achieved this year. Thank you for attending! If you have not yet had
the opportunity, please do complete our short end of year parent survey. The deadline is on
Monday, 5 June.
We hope you have a fantastic long weekend!
Key Dates
| Event | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Public Holiday - School Closed | 5th June | |
| Busking Day | 8th June | Primary School |
| Dance Extravaganza Y1-Y6 | 12th June | Theatre |
| Year 6 Expo (8:45-9:45am) Change in start time | 16th June | Y6 classrooms and shared area - parents, staff and students |
| Interclass Event (10:10-12pm) | 16th June | Bangkok Patana School - exact location tbc |
| Whole School End of Year Assembly | 23rd June | Sports Hall |
Global Citizenship
Busking Day
Learning
Expo - How can we educate others to make healthy life choices?
Year 6 are working hard on preparing for their Expo on the 16th June. The children are learning and researching so that they can answer the question above. The Expo will provide an opportunity for the students to share their learning and educate our Year 6 parents and Y5 student visitors.
We will open our doors at 8:45am, but parents can join us anytime between 8:45 and 9:45am. You will need at least 30 minutes to fully enjoy and experience the event.
Interclass - 16th June
The PE department will be hosting an Interclass Event straight after the Y6 Expo - more information about exact start times and location to come in next week's newsletter. But the event will start at approximately 10:10am
A Curriculum Enhanced by Engagement, Motivation and Critical Thinking
Engagement, motivation and critical thinking – how do these contribute to effective learning?
On Tuesday morning, during our Parent Workshop, many parents gathered to learn more about how the significance of these skills impact our learning. When asked about what key skills parents believed their children needed to be successful, there was a clear pattern: empathy, resilience, problem solving. As we dived deeper into the Characteristics of Effective Learning, we found that they encompass and incorporate lots of these skills – and more!
Through different activities, discussions and feedback, we learnt that engagement goes beyond participation; it’s active involvement and a curation of curiosity in the process of learning. Motivation encompasses the ownership and child-led direction of the learning and critical thinking allows children to analyse, evaluate and problem solve independently. All of these skills were on display as our parents took on some activities themselves: creating fractions using Lego, then building a bridge using newspaper and other resources. High levels of engagement, motivation and critical thinking were on display as we saw a huge range of bridges that were strong enough to hold wooden bricks!
Online Maths competition
This math challenge is not linked to the school, but parents and carers may wish to enter their child for this competition that will be help in November:
https://mathchallenge.in.th/online/
General Information
Birthdays
Happy Birthday to all the students celebrating their birthdays this week:
|
6B |
Rosalia [Tian Tian] |
|
6D |
Isabella [Mei-Mei] |
|
6S |
Reo |
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 |