Living our values: we are collaborative and confident communicators
Note from the Principal
8 Sept 2023
A note from the Principal
Dear Parents,
This week, we commenced the first of our
student assemblies hosted by the Primary Leadership Team. These assemblies occur,
roughly, every two weeks and parents are always warmly welcome (do check ISAMS
for the schedule).
I was lucky enough to host the Year 3 and 4 assembly on Wednesday and the focus
was on our values kindness, compassion and respect. We used our Learning
Habitats video
to further think about the ways in which school is like a rockpool and how using
kind words and actions helps us to live in harmony.
A big well done to all the students starting their ECAs this week and exploring
their potential in so many different ways!
Sarah McCormack
Key Dates
| Event | Date | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wai Kru | 14.9.23 | Primary Hall | Students and Staff |
| School Closed - Long weekend | 15.9.23 | BPS | BPS |
| World Peace Day - wear purple | 21.9.23 | BPS | Students and Staff |
| Interclass Event | 25th September during PE lesson | Primary Hardcourt | Students, Staff and parents |
| Patana Fun Run | 1.10.23 | TBC | BPS |
| Parent Teacher Meetings | WB 2.10.23 | Classrooms | Primary parents and teachers |
| Music Performance Week | 2.10.23 | TBC | |
| Tiger Spirit Day | 4.10.23 | BPS | |
| Dance Festival | 6.10.23 | TBC |
Wellbeing
Colds and Flu
Please help us to prevent outbreaks of cold or flu as we head into the rainy season.
Children with cold or flu (influenza) symptoms should be kept at home until they are completely recovered.
Even when the main symptoms have gone, your child may still need time to return to full strength.
Please do not send your child back to school too soon, even if they are no longer in the contagious phase.
If your child is still coughing or sneezing, please keep them at home and limit their contact with other children.
A child who has a fever should be kept at home until ‘fever free’ for a minimum of 24 hours.
Influenza is a serious and contagious infection that affects the nose, throat, and respiratory system.
The virus is commonly spread through droplets in the air, allowing infection to spread quickly.
When unsure, always seek medical advice, especially if a child has a chronic condition e.g., asthma.
If Influenza is confirmed, please send a copy of the medical certificate to Nurse@patana.ac.th
Safeguarding Presentation
Dear Primary Parents,
We are ready and happy to welcome parent volunteers back into the Primary School after the half term holiday.
As part of our Student Safeguarding, we require any parent who may be in direct and regular contact with students to complete a three-step process before offering their time.
- Attend a short presentation about in-school Safeguarding
- Sign the Parent Code of Conduct (updated annually)
- Sign a Self-Disclosure form confirming that you have never been subject to any allegation or investigation with reference to children or young people.
PTG committee members and group representatives are very welcome to attend annually as part of their role.
The presentation will be held on Wednesday 4th October at 8 a.m. in CON 420.
Please sign up via this link.
Learning
CAT 4 Assessments
Please refer to the information below where you will find the date that your child's class will be taking the CAT4 assessments. If your child is absent, we will arrange for them to take the test another time.
NB - please ensure your child's device is fully charged before coming to school, and that they bring their headphones into school.
Tuesday - 6T, 6M, 6P, 6F
Wednesday - 6B, 6J, 6L, 6S
Visual Arts Challenge - an exciting opportunity
If you would like to take part, please share your entry with Miss Miranda mica@patana.ac.th. We will be selecting the four entries on the 1st November. If you have any questions, please contact me.
Art Competition - FINAL CALL
PE
Class colours
Please could we request that your child has a tshirt for their interclass sport activities coming up over this academic year:
PE blocks
Basketball requires Patana PE kit and water bottle.
Swimming requires black swimsuit/swim shorts, swim cap (for hair longer than shoulder length) goggles and towel. Black rash vest is optional and sunscreen is recommended.
On non swimming days, students should come to school in their PE kits and trainers. Please ensure they have their school uniform and black shoes to change into as well as a suitable bag to carry their clothes and shoes in
Well Being
Snacks
Students are welcome to bring in a healthy and filling snack to eat at morning breaktimes. Please note NO sweets (candies), energy drinks or large bags of snacks are permitted. Students are not allowed to share snacks.
A reminder - NO NUTS in the primary school
Global Citizenship
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
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 that will be celebrating their birthdays over the coming days:
|
6T |
Arham |
|
6P |
Kevin |
|
6S |
Andreas |
|
6F |
Lauraine |
|
6L |
Younjae [Joshua] |
|
6S |
Janita [Janis] |
|
6T |
Lily |
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 |