Madagascar Performances next week!
No charge and no tickets needed and all family members welcome :)
Note from the Principal
3 May 2024
A note from
the Principal
Dear Parents,
This week, it struck me how our school embodies flexibility, a commitment to learning, and a dedication to excellence. This was particularly clear during our whole-school Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) day. We actively participated in sessions led by three external speakers—Angela Brown, Tom Sherrington, and Gemma Cracker—and reflected on our individual professional growth journeys.
This adaptability was also evident during our Sports Days. Although initially planned for outdoor activities, the heat prompted us to reconsider. As a result, we revamped the format and activities, ensuring an enjoyable, safe and much cooler experience for all participants.
Well done
Patana!
Sarah McCormack
Key Dates
| Event | Date | Location | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madagascar Performance 1 | 08.05.24 | Theatre | Parents, staff and students |
| PTG AGM | 09.05.24 | ||
| Madagascar Performance 2 | 10.05.24 | Theatre | |
| Public Holiday - School Closed | 22.05.24 | ||
| Primary Music Performance Week | Wb 27.05.24 | ||
| Public Holiday - School Closed | 03.06.24 | ||
| Reports go live | 17.06.24 | ||
| End of Term 3, Whole School Assembly | 21.06.24 | Sports Hall |
Global Citizenship
Fundraiser
A massive well done to the students, and thanks to all the families that supported this fundraiser - we appreciate your support! We raised a total of 132,470 Baht! Wonderful news for our A21 charity.
Wellbeing
PSHE
Next week in PSHE we will talking about identity and image.
Learning
Relationships, Sex Education (RSE)
We will start our RSE unit on Monday 13th May, where we will focus on puberty for boys and girls in split groups. We will share slides for this lesson in our next newsletter
Secondary Music Options
We are very excited to welcome you to Secondary Music. I am writing to explain the option process for KS3 Music. Please see the timeline below:
Year 6 teachers will show the options video in their lessons and look through the bookletPlease click on the links above to watch the video and access the information booklet.
- Year 6 Students will visit the Secondary Music Department between Monday 13th and Wednesday 15th May
- Ensemble Choice Form will be issued to parents on Wednesday 15th May
- Ensemble Choice Form deadline Monday 20th May
- Please note that we are asking students to think about their choice of ensemble NOT instrument
- Your Child’s Ensemble will be announced in August during the first week of school
- Please note that their timetable will show a generic class named MUSIC and the teacher will be Miss MacRitchie. Once the placements have been announced, the timetable will be updated to show the correct music teacher and ensemble.
We are looking forward to welcoming Y6 to the Music Department soon!
Ms Laura MacRitchie
Parents workshop by Tom Sherrington
Thank you for joining us at the 'Supporting Your Child to Develop Independence in Learning’ workshop held on April 30th, 2024. Here are the slides from the presentation for your reference.
Mental Maths World Cup
FOBISIA Poetry Competition - 13th May Deadline
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
Video Game Addiction
PTG
Birthdays
Happy birthday to the following students:
|
6T |
Benja |
|
6J |
Yawei [Annie] |
|
6S |
Zhitong [Tongtong] |
|
6B |
Jidapa [Jasmine] |
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 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 |