1. 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”

2. Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation Welcome to 1L August 2015 Class photo here

3. Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation Ms. Lorraine loil@patana.ac.th 8 th Year at Bangkok Patana School Previously taught in Portugal, Spain and the UK Y1 charities representative

4. Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation Home School Communication  loil@patana.ac.th  Telephone contact – 2258 – Primary Office  Class Blogs  Weekly newsletter  Red books  Class parents  Personal appointments  Parents’ gateway

5. Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation Supporting the learning In Year 1 we: Get to know your children as individual learners. Use many different teaching and learning strategies Aim to meet the needs of every student. Encourage students to take responsibility for themselves and to learn independently whenever possible. Develop partnerships with parents so that together, we can best support your child’s learning.

6. Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation Learning in Year 1 Morning routines – Changing books – Red books - Back outside Learning at home: home reading Flexible groupings that reflect the current learning needs of each student IBLP attributes and attitudes Independence

7. Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation 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 behavior Rainbow spots – praise postcards

8. Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation Developing independence Encourage your child to: Talk about their learning Pack and unpack their own bag (but check!) Talk about their books – home learning Get dressed and undressed independently Tie shoelaces!

9. Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation 1L Timetable

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14.  Thai temple visit  Samrong market Year 1 educational Visits

15. Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation Final Thoughts Lunch time (eat a healthy lunch) Parent helpers/class mum Label everything! Hat in school every day. Help us build strong home-school partnerships.