Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation 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”

Welcome to Year 2E 28 August, 2013

Ms Emma Woodhouse Born in Scotland and lived there 8 years, Moved to Norfolk, UK UK, 2 Years (Year 1) Dominican Republic, 3 Years (Year 1) Vietnam, 3 Years (Year 4) Interests – Sport, Art, Reading

..and the rest… Football, gym, horse riding Sport in general! Travelling and exploring new places Spending time with family and friends Eating out Music Watching films and going to the theatre

Specialist Teachers Ian McDonald ICT Ishanti Chaurasia Music Liam Tyrrell PE Khun Sumal Thai and Thai Humanities Khun Sasi Thai Khun kak Thai Mr Michael, Khun Took, Khun Poo, Khum Aek Swimming Instructors Miss Marisa EAL Miss Ponsuk TA Michael Preston PE

Organisation Groups these vary. Ability, social/friendship and fluid ones will be used. Routines – Changing books in the morning on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Red contact books in basket everyday. Library books in on a Wednesday. Books, stationery – Will be provided at school.

Timetable 7:40 – 7:50 7:50– 8:10 8:10– 8:30 8:30 – 8:50 8:50– 9:10 9:10 – 9:30 9:30 – 9:50 9:50– 10:10 10:10– 10:30 10:30– 10:5010:30– 10:50 10:50– 11:10 11:10 – 11:30 11:30 – 12:30 12:30 – 12:50 12:50– 1:1012:50– 1:10 1:10 – 1:30 1:30 – 1:50 Monday REGISTRATION REGISTRATION ICT Thai BREAKBREAK MathsConnected Learning LUNCHLUNCH Storyti me/ Notices Swimming Tuesday Music (7.50 – 8.50)Thai Humanities Phonics PSHEConnected Learning Wednesda y PEPhonicsLibraryMaths Connected Learning Play Den Thursday PEPhonicsMaths Connected Learning Guided Reading Friday MathsPhonicsAssemblyConnected LearningThai Golden Time

Home learning… Compulsory Reading Optional Reading Matrix High Frequency Words – back of book Blog posts and comments Other Personalised Learning Activities, as required One Learning Log task per Term (start after half-term)

POSITIVE DISCIPLINE Aim to identify and praise children’s good behaviour. Golden rules – IB Learner Profile Words. Golden Time Rewards system – House points and carpet rewards.

Personal belongings Uniform Hat PE kit and swimming kit Pencil case, pencils etc (optional) School bag; library bag No mobile phones Jewellery – religious or medical significance allowed; earrings – studs or sleepers allowed No sweets. Toys allowed on buses IMPORTANT: NAME ALL BELONGINGS; INCLUDE CLASS CODE.

Growing Up The children should continue to become more independent now they are in Year 2, following on from their experiences in Y1 and their previous schools. We encourage them to: Pack and unpack their own bag. Look after their own property. Label everything! Get dressed and undressed for PE and Swimming. Remember to change their reading books in morning.

Celebrations Birthday cakes – cupcakes or donuts preferred; Class celebration at end of each term. No nuts please.

Parent/Teacher Partnership Parent help at school Class Parent – Zoe,Thiti and Luisa’s mums. Anyone else? Open door policy Appointments Tell us about your child chat– these are not parent consultations. Consultations and reports

Year 2 Newsletter – every Monday – . Red contact book. 2E weblog – Please keep all of your personal information and your child’s medical information up to date via the Parents’ Gateway. If you have trouble logging in please phone reception.