Welcome to Year 2 Introduction to the learning 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

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Today’s Introduction to the learning Meet the Year 2 team and specialists The home - school partnership Learning in Y2 Home Learning The sleep over Meet your child’s teacher Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation 3

Year 2 Joint Leadership Sarah Dibley Leader of Learning: Welfare Y2 sadi@patana.ac.th Please contact Sarah if you have any concerns about your child’s wellbeing. Dominique Chandler Leader of Learning: Curriculum Y2 doch@patana.ac.th Please contact Dominique if you have any queries about the learning. Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation 4

Specialist leaders Peter Howe Rachel Stead Music ICT Andrew Tatam Khun Rosie Thai

Supporting the learning Ondine Ullman Leader of Language Acquisition Kate McClenaghan Leader of Learning Support Sally Flint Head of Libraries

The Primary Office Staff Primary School Office: 02-785 2200 ext. 2258 Very important people in the Primary School The Primary Office Staff Khun Pom Office Manager PA to Principal Khun Pim Khun Art Khun Poon Primary School Office: 02-785 2200 ext. 2258

Year Group Newsletter Home School Communication Emails @patana.ac.th Telephone contact – 2258 – Primary Office Class Blogs Year Group Newsletter 3-way-Conferences Personal appointments Parents’ gateway Emergency information is shared by SMS Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation 9

Keeping informed Getting involved Year 2 Newsletter – Monday Check the class blog Read the Patana News – Friday Getting involved Y2 PTG Rep - Helen Hou Y2-ptg@patana.ac.th Newcomers’ Rep – Julie Newcomers-ptg@patana.ac.th Attend social events run by the PTG Sign up to share your skills and expertise in Y2 (from Monday 19th September) Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation 10

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Parents’ Gateway Year 2 Main Page Newsletters Primary Bookmarks Year 2 Parent Communication Newsletters Bookmark option Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation 12

For general information… Please refer to your Welcome booklet

Connected learning Units Me and My World – T1A We are what we eat? – T1B Who’s your Pirate? – T2 It’s Shocking! – T3 Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation 14

LITERACY 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 15

Mathematics 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 16

Home Learning Daily reading (10 minutes or more) Home learning approximately 15 minutes The aim is to support and consolidate learning Matrix in Home Learning Books 1 activity per week – 6 days to complete to allow Class Teacher to provide feedback Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation 17

Year 2 Educational Visits Visit to the beach – T2 Sleepover – T3 Any queries – please contact Michelle Brinn: Assistant Leader of Learning Y2 mibi@patana.ac.th Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation 18

Please join your child’s class teacher to hear more about the learning at Patana. Learning in Y2 Learning at home Communication and daily routines Positive behaviour expectations Questions Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation 19