Living our values: Collaborative and Confident communicators:
Note from the Principal
3 November 2023
A note from the Principal
Dear Parents,
I hope this finds everyone well. A
couple of highlights to share with you this week. On Tuesday, Peter Taylder and
I presented to almost 200 parents on our vision for Assessment and Reporting.
It was a great session, where we looked at the new CAT 4 data and the upcoming
changes to the report templates. The powerpoint can be found on the Parent
Gateway and here.
There will be another workshop exploring this theme on Tuesday, 28 November.
In our assemblies we have been considering ‘what makes us special’. We had a
sneak peek at some of some of our 243 student FlipGrid videos (so
far!) and considered how we can all contribute to our community of kindness. We
love when parents join our assemblies as it helps us to reinforce our values
and gives parents an opportunity to see what we are learning. This is a
wonderful story
on belonging and we would love everyone to re-watch it at home.
This busy Principal is off to Kuala Lumpur today for the Fobisia leadership conference!
Sarah McCormack
Key Dates
| Event | Date | Location | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Parent Workshop - Learning through play | 7th November | Primary Hall | Parents |
| Primary Sports Week | WB 6th November | Primary School | |
Primary Friendship Friday - Non Uniform Day | 10th November | Primary School | Students & Parents |
| Friendship Friday Market | 10th November | Primary School | Students |
| Year 6 Swim Gala | 10th November 10:05 to 12:10 | 50 Metre Pool | Parents, staff and students |
| 3-Way Conferences | 17th November 7:40am - 4:00pm | Classrooms | Parents, students, staff |
Wellbeing
Friendship Friday - 10th November
Year 6 are supporting the A21 charity as one of our Charities. A21 helps people who have been trafficked to escape and get help. They also work to educate people about human trafficking and how to prevent it.
Here are some of the things that the A21 charity does:
They help to rescue people who have been trafficked and bring them to safety.
They provide food, shelter, clothing, and medical care to victims of trafficking.
They help victims of trafficking to rebuild their lives.
They educate people about human trafficking and how to prevent it.
Story Writing
Learning
Primary PE and Sports Week
During the W/C 6th November all students from FS2 to Year 6 will take part in either their Sports Day or Swimming Gala. As part of the week students are encouraged to take part in a self-challenge at lunchtimes. Some of the awards on offer will include;
- Class with the most participants.
- Speed Bounce Champion
- Fastest 30m Sprinter
Students will not need to change for the activity but we kindly request that students wear trainers in the sports hall.
If students wish to participate, they are invited to come to the sport shall on the following days and times.
Monday 6th November – 1210 – 1235 (Year 6)
Tuesday 7th November – 1235 - 1300 (Year 4)
Wednesday 8th November - 1210 – 1235 (Year 5)
Thursday 9th November -1235 – 1300 (Year 3)
3 Way Conference Reminder
If you missed the booking window, please contact your child's class teacher to book an appointment. We would really like to see you all to celebrate the learning. If you can't make the date, your child's class teacher can arrange a mutually convenient time.
Swim Gala
We are looking forward to you joining us for the swim gala on the 10th November.
Year 6: 10:05am - 12:10pm at the 50m pool
Children should NOT come to school in their swim kit. Please bring it packed in a swim bag along with flip flops or wet shoes as some classes will have to walk from the Sports Hall to the pool to get changed.
Please ensure the following:
- swimming costume
- swim hat
- goggles
- sunscreen
- water bottle
- towel
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 who will be celebrating their birthdays next week:
Eric (6J) and Mintr (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 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 |