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 Presentation 1

Being in 1J 1st September 2014

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

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

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

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! Keri – Auckland NZ Dave Woods – Peter Hockley – Buckinghamshire, England Peta Cornfoot – Inverness, Scotland Judith Blackburn – Kathryn Blatch – Colin Brown – Norfolk, England Lawrence Sayers – Northumberland, England Alexandra Smith – Sandra Brock – Khun Khem – Khun Noy -

Miss Noi

Our Timetable in 1J

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

Lessons with a Specialist Teacher 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 Khun Sasi Khun Pook Khun Rosie Khun Gak Mrs Ishanti Mr Mac 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 Kindness and empathy Resilience Effort Reaching potential The IB Learner Profile Using specific praise and feedback to celebrate positive attitudes and behaviour 16

Growing Up The children should continue to become more independent now they are in Year 1, following on from their experiences in K2 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 – 02785 2200 Weblog (Blog) on Firefly E-mail – mibi@patana.ac.th HoY – nigo@patana.ac.th HoC – 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.

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

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

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