Welcome to the Primary School Our Mission to

Welcome to the Primary School Our Mission … “ to ensure that students of all nationalities grow to their full potential as independent learners in a caring British international community” Bangkok Patana School Master

Being in 1 J 1 st September 2014

The Year 1 Class Teachers Michelle 1 B / Assistant Head of Year Mr Goligher 1 G / Head of Year Mr Brown 1 C Mrs Diana 1 D / Head of Curriculum Miss Emma 1 E Miss Jess 1 J Mrs Lorraine 1 L Mr Madden 1 M

Our wonderful Teaching Assistants Miss Noi (1 J) Miss Sarina (1 E) Miss Falu (1 C) Miss Kem (1 L) Miss Cherry (1 M) Miss A (1 B) Miss Harsha (1 D) Miss Dear (1 G)

Other The adults who support our learning in Year 1 EAL Team The Year 1 Learning Support Team Miss Christina Miss Ana Miss Marisa Mrs Felicia Miss Vanita Miss Cheryl Mrs Lizzy

Miss Jess Lived in Pembrokeshire, Wales Family – Mum Headteacher, Dad Head of Music for my home county, Older sister Laura and younger brother James. Before –Created and ran a Foundation Phase Unit in Pembrokeshire, Wales Patana –Fifth year. Interests –Shopping, music, socializing, travelling and obviously teaching!

Miss Noi

Our Timetable in 1 J

Learning through play in Year 1 Building upon their experiences from the Foundation Stage Integrated into daily learning Child centered Building upon your child’s interests Vital for social, academic and emotional development POWERFUL!

Learning in Year 1 At Patana we encourage the children to learn and maximise their potential through experience, discussion and reflection Whole class activities Group activities Individual activities Different learning styles Skills based learning

with a Specialist Teacher Lessons Information & Communication Technology (ICT) 2 x 30 minute lessons Physical Education (PE) 1 x 60 minute lesson Swimming 1 x 60 minute lesson Music – 2 x 30 minute lessons Thai Culture - 1 x 60 minute lesson Thai Humanities – 1 x 60 minute lesson (for Thai Nationals)

Miss Fraser Mrs Ishanti Khun Sasi Khun Pook Mr Mac Khun Rosie Khun Gak Miss Felicia

Classroom Life Morning routines Reading Books – Monday, Wednesday Friday Cubbies Helping Hands Stationery and resources Areas of Learning

Classroom Ethos Learning should be fun Happy, secure and confident children learn better All children should be encouraged to reach their own potential, wherever their starting point Respect is paramount – for each other, for the adults they come across in the year group and also for themselves

Positive behaviour expectations We expect our students to: • Take responsibility for their own behaviour • Act in a respectful and courteous manner towards others • Reflect on their actions • Respect cultural differences ü Kindness and empathy ü Resilience ü Effort ü Reaching potential • The IB Learner Profile • Using specific praise and feedback to celebrate positive attitudes and behaviour

Growing Up The children should continue to become more independent now they are in Year 1, following on from their experiences in K 2 and their previous schools. We encourage them to: Pack and unpack their own bag Look after their own property - LABELLED! Get dressed and undressed for PE and Swimming.

Personal Belongings Uniform - Patana • Shoes – black leather please • Hat • PE kit and swimming kit (including flip flops) • School bag, book bag, sports bag • No jewellery please, other than stud earrings or if it is of religious significance • Toys! IMPORTANT: Please name all your child’s belongings, including their Class Name.

Supporting the learning Helping our students to reach their potential: Many different teaching and learning strategies Independent learners – students help lead the learning Active participants in their learning Collaboration Differentiation – getting the level of challenge right Skill based learning Extending and supporting – helping every student reach their potential Assessment capable learners – helping students identify next steps Our students feel comfortable asking for help with their learning They learn from mistakes and earlier attempts. Our students welcome new challenges.

Celebrations • Birthday cakes – cupcakes are brilliant! (strictly NO nuts) • Class celebrations Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation

Parent/Teacher Partnership Parent help at school Class Parent Open door policy Appointments Introductory Chat – next few weeks Consultations and reports

Contact Year 1 Newsletter – every Monday online Red Contact Book Phone School – 02200 2785 0 Weblog (Blog) on Firefly E-mail – mibi@patana. ac. th Ho. Y – nigo@patana. ac. th Ho. C – dijo@patana. a. c. th Personal Information - Please keep all of your personal information and medical details up to date via the Parents’ Gateway. If you have trouble logging in please contact the Primary Office.

Class Blogs Talk through navigation to blog. https: //community. patana. ac. th/year-1

ECA Problems, Queries, Concerns? Chris Meller James Peacock Primary ECA Coordinator chme@patana. ac. th External ECA Administrator japa@patana. ac. th

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