A Note from the Principal
9 May 2025
What a showstopper! This week, our talented Year 6 students lit up the stage with their spectacular production of Aladdin. With two dress rehearsals and two outstanding performances for parents, they wowed us all with their energy, singing, dancing, and stage presence.
These moments showcase more than talent — they build lifelong skills in communication, confidence, and creativity. Huge thanks to the team behind the scenes and our brilliant students for such a magical experience. A proud week to be principal!
Sarah McCormack
Key Dates and upcoming events
| Event | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Festival | 16th May | Sports Hall | 10:10-12:00pm |
| PTG Big Night | 16th May | Primary Hall |
Well-being
Transition to Secondary
Starting from 12th May, students in Year 6 will start visiting Secondary and experiencing some lessons with specialist teachers.
They will visit art, DT, Science, Drama and Music Departments.
They will also spend some break and lunchtimes in Secondary so they get a feel of what breaktimes are like.
If your family are leaving Patana, your child will still be able to join these sessions as they are a really positive experience. Your child's teacher will support your child with making connections between this experience and what it may feel like in their new school.
Class teachers will be sharing some information with your child about music options, ahead of the visits.
Please take some time to watch the Y6-Y7 music option video below.
For any questions about music in Y7 and beyond, please contact Ms Laura McRitchie (lama@patana.ac.th)
More information can also be found in the handbook linked below:
issuu.com/bangkokpatana/docs/key_stage_3_music_ensemble_handbook
Access Previous Parent Workshops
Click this link to find further information about previous parent workshops
Sports Festival - 16th May
You are warmly invited to attend the Year 6 Sports Festival on Friday 16th May, taking place in the Sports Hall from 10:05 am to 12:10pm.
This is a non-competitive event where students will participate in a variety of fun and engaging activities, including table tennis, volleyball, dodgeball, and athletic-based challenges such as the Plank Connect 4. The festival is a celebration of the progress students have made in PE this year and provides a wonderful opportunity for them to share their learning and achievements with you.
All Year 6 classes will be mixed into three groups. Prior to the event, your child will be informed of their starting activity so that you can easily locate them. To ensure the event runs smoothly and safely, we kindly ask that spectators remain in the viewing gallery or around the outer perimeter of each activity.
Students should come to school in their PE kit and will remain in it for the day to simplify logistics around changing facilities for the whole year group.
We look forward to welcoming you and celebrating the students' efforts together. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the PE Department at jaju@patana.ac.th.
Learning
Primary Technology
Hardware and Software for Term 3
In term 3 students will be starting a new graphic design topic in technology lessons. Students will need to install Affinity Photo and Designer on their devices before Songkran in readiness for term 3.
Affinity is free for all Canva users. All students have a Canva account with their school email address.
All students must bring to lessons in term 3:
- Headphones.
- Mouse (iPad 12.9" Pro optional. iPad 9.7"+ not necessary)
- Stylus or Apple Pencil for touch screen devices. Non-touch devices will have limited support.
- Affinity Photo and Designer Installed (click to go to the download page)
Full letter going out to parents is available here.
Any questions, I am more than happy to help you, please email me at Mr. Glenn : GLMA@patana.ac.th
RSE Learning
Next week we will divide into single biological sex groups, where boys will learn about puberty in boys and girls will learn about puberty in girls.
Curriculum
Our unit of learning this term is:
Please click on the link for more information: Term 3 - Interculturalism (24-25) - Bangkok Patana School
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.
Global Citizenship
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
PTG
Birthdays
Happy Birthday to Lily; Marnie; Heka (6B); Nova (6F); Pine (6S).
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.
General Information
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 Chansrichawla 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 |