Living our values
We hope you have a great time enjoying time with your family we hope you have a very restful holiday.
Note from the Principal
5 April 2024
A note from the Principal
Dear Parents,
As we wrap up an exciting Term 2, I wanted to take a moment to celebrate all the wonderful experiences our community has shared together. From welcoming new students back in January, to enjoying residentials and coming together for Parent Teacher meetings. We have had memorable Primary school events like the Songkran shirt competition, Science week, Smile Day and the Y5 Poetry competition, plus a ukulele and rock band jam!
Personally, I have cherished every moment of walking through the year groups, hosting workshops for parents on assessment and homework, and participating in our 'Take 10' student interviews across Y3 – Y6. The discussions we have, ongoing, about supporting our students and ensuring high-quality teaching and learning sets our school apart.
As we head into the Songkran break, I hope you and your family have a fantastic time. I look forward to seeing you all refreshed and ready to go on Monday, April 22nd.
Sarah McCormack
Key Dates
| Event | Date | Location | Who |
|---|---|---|---|
| End of Term 2 | Friday 5th April | ||
| Term 3 starts | Monday 22nd April | ||
| PTG Quiz Night | Tues 30th April 4pm-8pm | Primary Hall | Parents and Staff |
| Labour Day - school closed to students | Wednesday 1st May | BPS | Students |
| Sports Day | Friday 3rd May | TBC | |
| Y6 Madagascar Performance | Weds 8th & Fri 10th May 3:30pm | Theatre | Parents, staff and students |
Global Citizenship & Wellbeing
Sponsored run
Thank you to all of the students and adults that have helped raise funds for our Y6 Charity "A21."
We have extended the deadlines to give the students a fair opportunity to raise money for children less fortunate than themselves. They can now complete their running / walking over the break for sponsorship. Please see attached.
Wellbeing
ECAs
There are no ECAs for our students in the first week after the holidays. There are some 'year long' ECAs which will run for Key Stage 2, these are listed below. Block D will start in the second week back.
- Home Language - Dutch Group Key Stage 2 (Tue, Wed and Fri)
- Home Language - Mandarin Key Stage 2 Wed and Tue
- Tigersharks Swim Academy Year 3 and above
- Gymnastics Academy Team training (Key Stage 2)
- Tennis Academy – Key Stage 2
- Football Academy – Key Stage 2
- Golf Team Training – Key Stage 2 Wed and Thu
- Tigers Dance Academy – Key Stage 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed) and Key Stage 2
RSE (relationship and sex) presentations for Primary Parents
Our RSE presentation was on Tuesday.
If you were unable to attend, please see the attached slides. Videos we use with the students are also below the slides. If you have any questions about the programme, please contact your child's class teacher, or Ms Sarah Dibley sadi@patana.ac.th (Leader of Learning and Welfare Y6).
Wet Dreams
Kids explain!
Male Puberty and Reproduction
Development during pregnancy
Save the date
Learning
Mental Maths World Cup
FOBISIA Poetry Competition
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
PTG
Birthdays
Happy birthday to the students below who will celebrate in the holidays:
|
6J |
Rachapol [Danny] |
|
6P |
Jun [Jun Jun] |
|
6F |
Leo |
|
6B |
Shun Lett [Isis] |
|
6S |
Ploypitcha [Peach] |
|
6F |
Belle |
|
6J |
Thuwaybah |
|
6J |
Elizabeta |
|
6M |
Ioan [Johnny] |
|
6L |
Vaneesa |
|
6S |
Alicia |
|
6J |
Chubo [Brian] |
|
6J |
Teetath [Tee] |
|
6M |
Ziqi |
|
6P |
Henry [CJ] |
|
6J |
Yashvi |
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 |