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

Welcome to 2T August 2016 Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation 2

Clare Tomlinson 15th Year at Bangkok Patana School Previously taught in Taiwan and in UK. clto@patana.ac.th Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation 3

Regular communication is welcomed Home School Communication clto@patana.ac.th Telephone contact – 2258 – Primary Office Class Blogs Weekly newsletter Red books 3-way-Conferences Personal appointments Parents’ gateway Regular communication is welcomed Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation 4

Positive behaviour expectations We expect our students to: Take responsibility for their own actions Act in a respectful and courteous manner towards others Reflect on their actions Respect differences We use: The IB Learner Profile- attributes and attitudes Specific praise and feedback to celebrate positive attitudes Praise postcards Contact with you if your child is not meeting these expectations Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation 5

Supporting Learning Strategies for teaching and learning Independent and active learners Assessment capable learners Supporting Learning Differentiation Collaboration with a growth mind set 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. What does supporting the learning look like in my classroom? An environment that will help facilitate independence and inquiry Talk partners – changed regularly Flexible groupings No hands up- active learners Students who are not afraid to be ‘wrong’ Students who enjoy being problem solvers Students who will take action Skill based learning

Developing independence Encourage your child to: Talk about their learning Pack and unpack their own bag Start home learning tasks on their own Get dressed and undressed independently Record their levelled home readers in their red books Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation 7

2T Timetable Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation 8

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Linked to our connected learning units Story Telling Reading for learning, meaning and enjoyment Writing: a range of genres SPAG Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation 10

Challenge and support through flexible groupings Daily learning Challenge and support through flexible groupings Skill based learning leading to deeper understanding Ongoing assessments lead to clear next steps Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation 11

Daily reading (10 minutes or more) – free choice book and a levelled Oxford Reading Tree book (Changed on Mon, Weds and Fri). Home Learning approximately 15 – 25 minutes per week. Matrix in Home Learning book, starting 2nd September. 1 activity per week – 6 days to complete Class Teacher provides feedback Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation 12

Cakes for birthdays Please contact me to arrange a time in advance. The Primary School is a nut free zone.

Year 2 Educational Visits At the beach Discovery Museum Sleepover Any queries – please contact Michelle Brinn: Assistant Leader of Learning Y2 mibi@patana.ac.th Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation 14

Final Thoughts Lunch time (eat a healthy lunch) Label everything (name and class please)! Leave hats in school until Friday. Help us build strong home-school partnerships. Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation 15