Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation

Welcome to 1G

Monday 1st September 2014

About me

• Sixth year at Patana. • Previous job – Assistant Headteacher at one of UK’s

largest Primary Schools. • Married to Emma, daughter Grace, son William• Manchester United fan (from Manchester!)• Keen runner – completed 2 London and 1 Singapore

marathons• Spent the summer in the UK, visiting family and

friends. Weather was great!

The Wonderful Miss Dear!

Class 1G – Organisation• Cubbies • Hats• Class mum & Class helpers – let me

know if you are interested. Sign up sheet.

• Red Book• Reading diary, book change - Monday /

Wednesday and Friday

Year 1 Class Teachers

Mrs Michelle 1B / Assistant Head of Year

Mr Brown 1C

Mrs Diana 1D / Head of Curriculum

Mr Goligher 1G / Head of Year

Miss Jess 1J

Mrs Lorraine 1L

Mr Madden 1M

Miss Emma1E

Our wonderful Teaching Assistants

Miss Noi(1J)

Miss Sarina (1E)

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 Learning Support Team

Miss Christina Miss Marisa

Miss Vanita Miss Cheryl

Miss Ana

The Year 1 EAL Team

Mrs Felicia Mrs Lizzy

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.

Supporting the learning

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

Year 1 Connected Learning Themes

• Who am I? – Term 1a• Let’s Celebrate – Term 1b• My Toy Box – Term 2a• Once Upon a Time – Term 2b• Our Wonderful World – Term 3• The Circus – Term 3

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)

Mr SharpMusic

Mr Abela ICT

Khru Sumal & Khru GakThai

Mr Liam PE

Coach Bank & Coach TookSwimming

Phonics

1G Timetable

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Positive behaviour expectationsWe 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• Rainbow Spots

1G Class Blog

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.

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Celebrations

• Birthday cakes –

cupcakes are brilliant!

(strictly NO nuts)

• Class celebrations

ECA Problems, Queries, Concerns?

Chris Meller

Primary ECA Coordinator

chme@patana.ac.th

James Peacock

External ECA Administrator

japa@patana.ac.th

Suggested things you could do at home to help your child become more independent:• Talk about school each day• Pack and unpack their own bag and look after

their own property• Give letters and Red Book to you from their bag• Organise themselves more – help them to set up a

reading area at home• Start to tell the time

Developing Independence

Parent / Teacher Partnership

• Emails nigo@patana.ac.th• Initial Parents meeting – starting next week• Newsletter – every Monday• Class parents• 3 Way Conferences• Open door policy • Personal appointments• Telephone contact • Parents’ Gateway

Teamwork – A Great Year• Reading is the key• Positive attitude

• Honesty• Talk to me – honest communication is

crucial• Work hard

• Enjoy school