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Bangkok Patana is an IB World School, accredited by CIS and NEASC
The Primary Principal’s Letter ith the children all back in school and into their new routines, the learning is certainly beginning to develop within the Primary School from Foundation Stage to Year 6. This week, even the Tiny Tigers Playgroup opened its doors, our Patana family from 1 year to 18 years old are together once again! On Tuesday, I was able to share the school’s main learning priorities for this academic year with a large group of parents. Here are some of the highlights: Born to Learn – if you have time to watch this YouTube video, it explains the importance of your child’s development from Nursery to adolescence and how we can help support and challenge children to achieve their potential . Please note this is an external video and we are not affiliated with suggestions for other videos that appear at the end: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=falHoOEUFz0 Growth Mindset – continue to develop the traits of the growth mindset within our children. Give them the opportunities to: learn new things even if it is hard or risky see failure as a first attempt in learning put in as much effort as they can
be open to all types of feedback – this is how we learn and grow Assessment-Capable Learners – children who are able to articulate responses to these three main questions: Where am I now? Where am I going? How am I going to get there? Please ask your children at home, for example, where they are within their literacy learning, what skills they are developing today/this week, how they will do this. The importance of PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education) and Digital Literacy at Bangkok Patana – providing students with the key elements to be successful global citizens. A key date for your diary is Digital Learner and Digital Literacy workshop date to be held on Monday 28th September. Brian Taylor will be
leading this session. Reporting – we will be reviewing our reporting system this academic year to evaluate if it is fit for purpose and what effective changes we need to make if this is not the case. This consultation will be led by Jason Cooper, Assistant Principal Learning and Curriculum, and will include parental, staff and leadership feedback as well as looking at models from other international schools. It is working together as a group, sharing open and honest feedback with each other, that we seek to fulfil the potential of every student at Bangkok Patana. I look forward to working with you this academic year. With kind regards, Clare Sharp Primary Principal
By Jackie Houghton, Assistant Principal Professional Learning uring September, academic staff will have the opportunity to attend professional development workshops facilitated by two world renowned educationalists: Dr Dylan Wiliam and Clive Leach. As well as presenting to staff, parents will also be invited to hear them speak. Dr Dylan Wiliam, the world's foremost authority on formative assessment will be presenting to staff on Friday 18th September, a school closure day for students. In the evening, there will be a presentation for parents at 6:00pm.
Children beginning school this year are likely still to be working in the final quarter of the 21st century. This means that no
matter how much they learn at school, it won't be enough, because most of what they need to know for their lives—both inside and outside the world of work— hasn't been discovered or invented yet. And while there are those that claim to be able to predict what kinds of skills will be needed in the future, the truth is we just don't know. The idea that children should learn how to learn used to be an optional extra; now it is a survival skill. Science, technology and mathematics will be important in the future, but so will subjects like music, drama, dance, and art, partly because they play a role in helping people live fulfilled lives, but also because these subject emphasise creativity more than other subjects, and creativity is the one thing we know machines can't do. Dylan Wiliam will outline the role of parents, teachers and school leaders to ensure that young people take control over their lives, appreciate their culture, make a difference in the world, and find
ign up for Block 2 of the ECA (Extracurricular Activity) programme begins in the second last week of September. Please see the dates below for Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the sign up: Phase 1 Phase 2
21st -25th September 30th September to 2nd October
Block 2 ECAs begin on 9th November 2015.
rewarding work. Click here to sign up for Dylan Wiliam’s workshop.
Clive Leach (M.Org. Coaching) will be returning to Bangkok Patana this time to work with the Year 8 students and tutors from 24th – 25th September. Parents from across the school will also be invited to hear him present on positive education on Friday 25th September at 8:00am.
Clive Leach will talk about the strengths, mental toughness, resilience and mindfulness approaches that are relevant for all children whatever their age and which are also good for parent well-being too. Click here to sign up for Clive Leach’s workshop.
Upcoming University Visits University/College
Representative Location
Date / Time
HULT International Business School Babson College University of Chicago Cornell University Rice University Skidmore College Vanderbilt University Yale University University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Davis
Niklas Norrman Cheryl Boden TBC TBC Dan Warner
2nd floor, Senior Studies 2nd floor, Senior Studies 2nd floor, Senior Studies 2nd floor, Senior Studies 2nd floor, Senior Studies 2nd floor, Senior Studies 2nd floor, Senior Studies TBC 2nd floor, Senior Studies 2nd floor, Senior Studies
14th Sep, 12.00pm 14th Sep, 12.00pm 14th Sep, 12.00pm 14th Sep, 12.00pm 14th Sep, 12.00pm 14th Sep, 12.00pm 14th Sep, 12.00pm 14th Sep, 12.00pm 17th Sep, 12.00pm 23rd Sep, 12.00pm
Charles Hornstra 2nd floor, Senior Studies Abu Dhabi Campus,
24th Sep, 12.00pm 25th Sep, 12.00pm 25th Sep, 12.00pm 25th Sep, 12.00pm 25th Sep, 12.00pm 25th Sep, 12.00pm 29th Sep, 12.00pm 29th Sep, 12.15pm
New York University
TBC Keith Light Connie Wu Mu Chou
Brandeis University Case Western Reserve University Emory University New York University University of Rochester Hawaii Pacific University Ecole H么teli猫re de Lausanne
Beau Benson Brandon Fairchild Joshua Gan
2nd floor, Senior Studies 2nd floor, Senior Studies
Universiteit Maastricht
Felix Schulte-
2nd floor, Senior Studies
29th Sep, 12.15pm
Massey University NZ Baylor University Ghent University Global Campus University of Southern California
Linda Oostenrijk Garrett Peery Taewan Kim David Park
2nd floor, Senior Studies 2nd floor, Senior Studies 2nd floor, Senior Studies 2nd floor, Senior Studies
30th Sep, 12.15pm 30th Sep, 12.15pm 30th Sep, 12.15pm 30th Sep, 12.15pm
SAVE THE DATE! The calendar for this academic year is available on the front of the school website or click here to view it.
Click here for the Canteen Menu
The PTG is planning an evening social for parents and staff on Saturday 14th November From 7pm at Snapper Sukhumvit Soi 11 Snacks provided by the PTG
Upcoming Sports Fixtures Team
Opposition
Venue / Pitch
Sunday 13th September 2015 U15 FOBISIA Try Outs
Back pitch and front pitch
Wednesday 16th September 2015 Football Football Football Football Volleyball Volleyball
Boys' Varsity Girls' Varsity Boys' JV Girls' JV Boys' JV Girls' JV
vs ACS vs Bangkok Sports School vs NIST International School vs NIST International School vs NIST International School vs NIST International School
Home | SPC Pitch 1 Home | SPC Pitch 1 Home | SPC Pitch 2 Away | Main School Away | Main School Home | SPH 3
Thursday 17th September 2015 Basketball Basketball
Boys' U15A Girls' U15A
vs NIST International School vs NIST International School
Home | SPH 2 Away | Main School
Basketball Rugby Sevens Tennis Tennis
Boys' U13A Boys' U15A Boys' U13A Girls' U13A
vs St. Andrews vs NIST International School vs NIST International School vs NIST International School
Home | Front hardcourt 2 Home | SPC Pitch 2 Home | Tennis Centre Home | Tennis Centre
Introduces
nternational Day is one of the highlights of the academic year, and certainly one which students remember long after they leave Bangkok Patana School. The day begins with a parade of countries into the Sports Hall, followed by the International Day Assembly. The Expo Hall is open on both days with information booths set up by different countries. The Food Hall gives countries a chance to share their national flavours with students and staff. Plans have already begun for this year's event. A list of country representatives is on the next page. Please contact your representative so that they can keep you updated on the plans for your country. If your country is not listed, please let us know. We are also looking for volunteers for the Expo and the Food Hall. if you can help, please email: ptgintlday@gmail.com.
ear China and Hong Kong families, A warm welcome to the new families joining our group this year. As we all know, the yearly major event of our school International Day is approaching, it is a great opportunity for us to represent our culture, to appreciate others and to meet people. We are calling for your participation and contribution. New members kindly please send your contact information and current members, please update us if there are any changes. China Rep: Mr. Yu Liu 0819981188 Yuliu105@hotmail.com Hong Kong Rep.: Ms. Mabel Tse 0844275431 mabel_tse@hotmail.com International Day will be held on 10th and 11th November, so the preparations need to start very soon. We intend to have our first meeting in the last week of September, stay tuned for more details. If there are any queries, please feel free to contact us. Looking forward to meeting you all soon. With regards, Liu Yu and Mabel
By Genevieve Ahl, Services Manager
The Transport Department has had over 170 new enrolments since the start of the school year. We welcome all our new Transport users and ask our existing users to be aware that many routes will need to be changed as new enrolments are accommodated. We also have a small percentage of students who have moved addres, which will also require changes to existing routes. We continue to monitor the changes and arrival time of the buses to school and will make amendments as deemed necessary. Thank you for your patience and understanding if these changes impact your child’s bus arrangements.
We currently transport 1,228 students to and from school each day. We aim to ensure that every route is efficient, arrives on time and every student has a safe and pleasant journey to and from school. If you have any concerns about your child’s bus please email : transport@patana.ac.th. Please note that the afternoon bus for your child may be different each day due to the different mix of students departing at the various times relating to their ECAs. Any changes to your child’s ECA schedule must be communicated to the Transport Department to ensure the necessary
adjustments are made. Please remind your child that seatbelts MUST be worn at all times and MUST NOT be undone during the journey. Your help in reminding your child about the importance of safety on the school transport service is very much appreciated. Please communicate all changes regarding your child’s transport in advance by emailing transport@patana.ac.th or by phone: 02 785 2470.
By Vani Sharma, PTG International Day Coordinator
Representative(s)
Country Australia
Andrea Chaplin:ptgtigers@gmail.com; Katherine Johns: cnk17@live.com Alison Howe:mrs_howie@hotmail.com
Austria
Irma Leiler
Bangladesh
Asfia Hussain: asfilabu0112@gmail.com
Belgium
Petra Brouckmans: petrandrew@yahoo.co.uk; Sofie Boddez:sofieboddez@hotmail.com Hilde Verlinden: benenhilde@me.com
Brazil
Bela Woodrow: mbortigao@yahoo.co.uk
Britain (UK)
Alexandra Masson: Alex@lottieandmax.com
Canada
Ann Baines: ann@anngibbspr.com
China
Liuyu: Yuliu105@hotmail.com
Czech Republic Martina Koralova: koralek@hotmail.com Denmark
Malene Bloch Lundgaard: maleneblochlundgaard@gmail.com
Finland
Daranee Lius: daranee.lius@gmail.com; Vili Holm: vilijiholm@gmail.com
France
Alex Borione: aborione@hotmail.com; Anne Morgenthaler Vandlik: anne.vandlik@gmail.com
Germany
Maike Schoeppner: m.schoeppner@gmx.net
Hong Kong
Mabel: mabel_tse@hotmail.com
India
Lakshmi: lakshmi.rn@gmail.com; Alka: alka2260@yahoo.com
Indonesia
Lakshmi Tantya: tantya_lk@yahoo.com; Heni Susianingsin: oetjy.uci@gmail.com
Ireland
John Campbell: john.campbell@amecfw.com; Nicoletta Timperanza: nicoletta@simplykidz.co.th
Italy Japan
Luciana Callieri: lucianacallieri@gmail.com Fusako Dart Kraeuchi: kraeuchidart@bluewin.ch; Kouji_mami@yahoo.co.jp; Misato Shinya: Misato.shinya@gmail.com
Korea
Jinkyung Choi: cjky7@hanmail.net; Minji: kminji1225@naver.com; Yong K Kwon: kwonyok91@gmail.com
Malaysia
Eunice Flannery: flannery_3@yahoo.com.sg; Shirley Tan: forget.me.not1688@gmail.com
Mozambique
Fernanda Goncalves: fgoncalves242@gmail.com
Myanmar
Naylin Oo: unaylinoo@gmail.com; Phyu Thwe Maw: phyuthwe@yahoo.com
Netherlands
Helke Vijsma: helkevijsma@gmail.com; Willeke Van Oijen: willekevanoijen@hotmail.com
Norway
Bjorn Inge Holberg: bjorn.inge.holberg@gmail.com
Phillipines
Patrick Kenneth Reyes: patrickkenneth.reyes@yahoo.com; Rose Hudson: mrahudson@gmail.com
Singapore
Shin-yi Chan: sgp.patana@gmail.com
South Africa
Daphne Seiler: daphne.seiler@telkomsa.net
Spain
Maite Mateos: maitemateos@hotmail.com; Yolanda Pablo:y.pablomadrid@gmail.com
Switzerland
Prapinya Sprenger: prapinyasprenger@gmail.com
Taiwan
Chun-Jih Wang: wang@taiyofastener.com
Thailand
Thitinan Kiatphaibool: thitinank@gmail.com
USA
Diana Toman, Karin Zarifi: teamusa.bps@gmail.com Ngoc Richt: ngoc_richt@yahoo.com ; Thảo Tran: thaotran4@yahoo.com; Tien Nguyen: thuytiennguyen1279@gmail.com
Vietnam
By Patama Chutima, Head Nurse n the table below are cold symptoms and flu symptoms. See the differences and similarities between a cold and the flu. Symptoms
Cold
Flu
Fever
Rare
Headache
Rare
Characteristic, high (102-104째F or 38-41째C ); lasts three to four days Prominent
General Aches, Pains
Slight
Usual; often severe
Fatigue, Weakness
Quite mild
Can last up to two to three weeks
Extreme Exhaustion
Never
Early and prominent
Stuffy Nose
Common
Sometimes
Sneezing
Usual
Sometimes
Sore Throat
Common
Sometimes
Chest Discomfort, Cough
Mild to moderate; hacking cough Healthy diet, High personal hygiene and regular exercise.
Common; can become severe
Prevention
Treatment
Only temporary relief of symptoms
Sources: www.webmd.com, www.cdc.gov/flu
Healthy diet, High personal hygiene, regular exercise, checks temperature regularly. Annual vaccination Antiviral drugs
Girls’ try outs begin at 8.00am on Saturday!
BSL Registration and regular season games take place at the Sports Complex, Bangkok Patana School We also offer a competitive inter-league games
Visit www.bslclub.com for age group timings, to register and for more information.
The weekly canteen menu is available here. Please check the calendar on the Parents’ Gateway, Student pages and Staff Centre for up-to-date information on school events. Visit www.patana.ac.th and click on the relevant icon to log in