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Note from the Principal
6 September 2024
A note from the Principal
This week, we have truly found our rhythm, and students are settling well into
the routines of school life—bravo to everyone!
It has been wonderful to welcome so many parents on campus, whether at the 'Introduction to Thai' parent workshop, the Year 1 to Year 6 'Meet the Teacher' sessions, the new parent coffee morning, or during our Primary assemblies.
We are delighted to work in partnership with our parents to support our students' learning and well-being. Looking forward to a fabulous year ahead!
Sarah McCormack
Key Dates
| Event | Date | Location | Who | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Tests (Maths & English) | 6th & 13th September | Y6 Classrooms | Students | Essential: headphones and device in school |
| ECAs Block A begin | 9th September | Students | ||
| Primary Maths week | WB 9th September | Students | ||
| Parent workshop - Primary Arts | 10th September | Primary Hall | Parents | 8am - 9am |
| Parent workshop - Primary Maths | 17th September | Primary Hall | Parents | 8am - 9am |
| Whole School World Peace Day | 18th September | |||
| School Closed | 20th September | |||
| Y4-6 residential presentations | 24th September | Primary Hall & Y6 | Staff & Parents | 2:45-4:00pm |
| Parent Teacher Meetings | 30th September- 3rd October | Year 6 Classrooms | 2:45-5:30pm | |
| Parent workshop- Safeguarding Training for Parent volunteers | 31st September | Primary Hall | 8-9am |
Playground use before and after school
Students are not permitted to use any of the climbing or play equipment before 7:30 a.m.
There is no staff supervision in any play area after 2:30.
The accompanying adult is therefore responsible for the safe supervision of the child.
We encourage parents and family employees to take children straight home at the end of the school day.
Meet the Teachers
It was wonderful to welcome so many parents to Year 6 for the "Meet the Teachers" sessions on Tuesday. If you were unable to come, please check your child's class blog for the presentations shared by the teachers.
Learning
Progress Tests (Mathematics and English)
Our Progress Tests for Mathematics were held today - thank you for helping ensure your child was fully prepared for this with the appropriate technology.
Our Progress Tests in English will be on Friday 13th of September, as per the email to parents sent from the Primary Office.
There will be catch up sessions for any students that are absent on these dates.
It is essential your child brings in their device and compatible headphones again next Friday.
Maths Week
Next week, we will be welcoming UK Maths gurus Andrew Jeffrey and Liz Gibbs to Patana. Maths will be celebrated throughout the week through some number tricks, puzzles and investigations. To celebrate the 50 Year Anniversary of the toy, Rubik’s Cube, your child is invited to bring in their Rubik’s Cube (or similar toy, perhaps in a different shape) anytime next week. Students may then challenge each other to solve it quickly at break or lunchtime.
ICT in Year 6
When your child's device is registered in school, our ICT specialists ensure your child has the key elements installed / updated that are needed for learning in Year 6.
Other websites and / or apps that we use over the school year are:
- Minecraft Education
- Myimaths
- Readtheory
- Timestable Rockstars
- Diagnostic Questions
- Prodigy
There should not be a need for your child to install any other apps for now, as they should be able to visit the websites needed through their browsers. We will let you know of any upcoming units of learning that would benefit from new apps being installed ahead of time so you should not get any requests from your child during the school day.
If your child has an iPad, we recommend you remove apps such as TikTok, Line, the YouTube App, Roblox, Discord etc. as these are not necessary for a school device.
Reading Recommendations Year 6
Does your child need inspiration for choosing their next great read? Have a look at this Padlet with some amazing recommendations. All these books are in our Primary School Library, and even some in the Secondary School Library (you will need the help of your parents to check these out).
Curriculum
Please click the link below to find out more about this term's learning in Year 6
patana.fireflycloud.asia/year-6/year-6-curriculum/term-1a---heart-beat-2425
PE
Students should come to school in their PE kit on PE days. If they have swimming for the first lesson, they can wear their swim kit under their uniform. If they have swimming later in the day, we ask that they DO NOT wear their swim kit to school.
Please ensure that your child brings their uniform with them to get changed into after their PE lessons.
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.
International Day
PTG
Tech Talk
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
Birthdays
Happy Birthday to all of the students are celebrating birthdays next week:
6F - Oto 6F - Penne 6P - Nate
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 - Soreda Ratchadaporn Parinyanusorn: ptgy6@patana.ac.th Primary Representative - Apollo Chansrichawlat: 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 |