Patana News Volume 18 Issue 11

Patana

NEWS Upcoming University Fair: Wednesday 12th November P. 4

Bangkok Patana is an IB World School, accredited by CIS and NEASC

Letter from the Assistant Principal, Extra-curricular Activities and Sport The Competitive Sports Programme at Bangkok Patana School is one of the premier programmes offered to students. It is a full year programme that spans from Year 3 to Year 13 and our philosophy is to promote excellence in sports while developing student athletes to reach their full potential. This year we are doing a full review of our sports provision and how our programme is run. Next week you will be receiving a link to a survey and we would really like your feedback. We do want to hear your opinion on the programme offered at Bangkok Patana. The survey is meant to get an understanding of what parents appreciate most about our sports programme and their suggestions for improvements.

We hope it will give us an idea on how to make the programme the best it can be.

At Bangkok Patana School, we currently run 136 teams in 19 sports to students from Year 3 to Year 13. Our full year programme runs over four seasons, which are in line with the four ECA Blocks. In Secondary, 64% of students participate in the competitive sports programme (2014/15 academic year) and our objective is to accommodate all students who are interested in participating in the programme. We are part of three sports conferences which are: South East Asian Student Activities Conference (SEASAC), Bangkok International Schools Activities Conference (BISAC) and the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA). We participate in over 130 tournaments each year and over 20 overseas events.

The Competitive Sports Programme at Bangkok

Patana involves over 1,300 students. We have fantastic facilities which we utilise daily. Over the last two years, as the programme has expanded, we have incorporated pre-season training and multiple teams in many age divisions and sports. Our programme is currently run by 154 coaches who are dedicated to preparing your children to be the best

that they can. I am very grateful to each and every one of them for the commitment and care which they provide our students.

Next week you will receive the link to a survey by email. The survey will take about 20 minutes in total and we do value your opinion, so please take the time to fill it out.

Michael Balo Assistant Principal for Extra-curricular Activities and Sport

By Tarin (Jenny) Tungsubutra, 12M On the spooky, exciting and pleasurable night of Halloween, a group of under-privileged children from the ‘Thanksgiving Home’ made their way on the little back roads of Sukhumvit, to arrive at Benjasiri Park by 5.00 pm. There, Siam Care Patana, a studentinitiated CAS Project, was handson and ready for a challenging but fun night ahead.

We had planned a couple of hours of games for these developmentally-challenged children' (the eldest being a 21 year old autistic boy). Without further ado, team leader Jenny huddled everyone together and explained the first game of Piñata. After incessant tries from the ecstatic children, the goodies were released onto the green grass along with little hands eagerly grabbing the varieties of assorted candy.

Throughout the night, we played other amusing party games such as ‘Pass the Parcel’, and what really made the night was the genuine smiles and laughter that lit

up as they received their small but precious presents. 'Pin the tail on the cat’ was the next challenge, in which our winner Lek, got it right within seconds! With increased energy levels from the games and snacks, Jenny then announced details of the next game - ‘capture the flag’! It was absolutely won-

derful to see the children so focused in one game and to see the autistic boy, Mix, clinch the winning flag!

As the sun set, it seemed like time for us to settle for some food. Using our Siam Care funds, we bought a range of snacks including sandwiches, chips, bananas, fruit juice along with homemade cookies and cupcakes. As the children were indulging in picnic food, even more students from Siam Care Patana joined us till at one point, we had 26 Bangkok Patana students with us on this night. As a blanket of dark night covered the sky, the children were each given the thrill of glow sticks.

It was extremely enjoyable just watching how several of the Patana students reached out to the children and teens from Thanksgiving Home, especially when we played an exciting game of 'Duck, Duck, Goose'! The children had no problems picking their favourite Patana students, and in return the students happily made sure every child had a chance to really enjoy themselves.

Finally, for the last bit of fun, the students put up a paper chain, for the LIMBO! It was thoroughly enjoyable to watch as well as play as we all saw how flexible these teens and children are! Initially the activity was supposed to end

at 7.00pm but as the evening went on, it was obvious that both sides very much enjoyed the company - the Thanksgiving Home children and the Patana students had taken to each other. There was a sweet, heart-warming and joyful bonding going on, being initiated by cheerful and loving Bangkok Patana personalities who had taken time to connect with the children, one on one -- showing attention and interest in them.

THAT was the treat for each of those children.

Our Siam Care Patana team had an absolutely lovely and most memorable evening where these children were 'hallowed' - respected for who they are and loved unconditionally. Over a text message from a nanny, I was also told on the way back in the van, the children were making a list of these new friends whom they would like to meet again...and again! On behalf of Siam Care, we hope to see you all again during on our next event!

By Andrew Haughton, Head of Careers and University Counselling Bangkok Patana School will be hosting our fourth University Fair on Thursday 12th November at the Conference Centre. The Fair will be open to parents from 12.15pm – 2.30pm. The Careers team are pleased to invite all parents and family members to attend and make the most of this opportunity to speak with 95 university representatives from the UK, USA, Canada, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Ireland, Thailand, Malaysia and Australia.

Click here for a full list of universities and education centres that will be present..

In addition to the fair, there will be twelve 30 minute presentations led by universities on courses popular with our students. See below for the presentation schedule.

If you would like to attend, please RSVP Khun Job at moko@patana.ac.th

Time

CON 304

CON 305

CON 306

12:30- 13:00

Business

International Relations & Politics

Art Portfolios

13:00- 13:30

Engineering

Law

Drama & Theatre

13:30 – 14:00

Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

Computer Arts & Science

Art & Design

14:00 – 14:30

Applying to Australia

Economics

Pharmacy

14:30 – 15:30

Practical Art Portfolio workshop

Scholarship Interviews

Computer Games Interactive Workshop

Upcoming University Visits Unviersity/College

Representative

Location

Date / Time

Northwest Missouri State University

Dr. Cleo Samudzi

2nd Floor Senior Studies

6th Nov, 12.00pm

Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University University of Victoria University College London Bangkok Patana School University Fair

KJ 2nd Floor Senior Studies Lauren Stamhuis 2nd floor Senior Studies Anna Henley 2nd floor Senior Studies Click here for a full list of universities and education centres, Conference Centre

6th Nov, 12.000pm 9th Nov, 9.15am 10th Nov, 12.15pm

2nd floor Senior Studies

20th Nov, 12.15pm

University of Melbourne

12th Nov, 12.15pm

By Helen Thew, Assistant Principal, Student Welfare Students in all Secondary Year groups except for those in Years 11 and 13 will be participating in their Residential Visits during the week of 16th November. Students in Years 7, 8, 10 and 12 will leave from school on Monday morning. If your child uses private transport, please make sure they are on time. These students will return to school between

noon and 2.15pm on Friday 20th November.

Please note that school buses for these students have been cancelled for Friday 20th November. If you would like your child to return home on the school bus after their Residential Visit, please contact transport@patana.ac.th to book a spot.

Students in Year 9 will depart from and return to Don Muang airport.

Year 9 parents have been given information regarding the departure and arrival times for their children.

Good luck to our Year 11 students who will be sitting their mock (I)GCSE exams. Year 13 students will have completion week and will be busy completing their IB coursework.

International Day is one of highlights of the academic year at Bangkok Patana School. It celebrates the diverse culture of our school, which has students of more than 60 nationalities. The event is organised by the PTG and supported by parents, teachers, students and Bangkok Patana School. Preparations have been underway since before the start of the school year and many students are looking forward to next week!

Tuesday 10th November All students, parents and staff are encouraged to dress in national colours or national costume.

registered in their class and then accompany them to and on the parade.

Foundation Stage children who are not accompanied by their parents will watch the parade with their class and join the Cultural Show in the Sports Hall.

Cultural Show: A 20-30 minute Cultural Show will be held after the parade as part of the whole school assembly in the Sports Hall.

Parade: Students from Year 1 to 13 should go to their class/ tutor group for registration then assemble on the Primary Back Field for the parade. The parade will begin at 7.55am.

Parents are welcome to participate.

Note to Foundation Stage Parents: If you wish your Foundation Stage child to parade with you, you must take them to be

Exhibition Hall: Also known as the Expo, this is where countries provide interactive displays for students. It will be

held on the third floor of the Year 5/6 Building. Students

have been scheduled to visit the Expo with their classes with the exception of students from Years 10 – 13 who can visit when they are free. Please note that food and beverages are not allowed in the Expo.

(Open until 2.30pm.)

Food Hall: Several countries will have a selection of typical food for students to sample. All classes have been scheduled to visit the Food Hall. To avoid congestion, parents will be allowed into the Food Hall between 12.55pm and 1.30pm.

Wednesday 11th November The Expo Hall will be open from 7.50 until 12.00pm.

For more information please email ptgintlday@gmail.com.

We look forward to seeing you all next Tuesday!

Vani Sharma, International Day Coordinator

Australia

Andrea Chaplin

ptgtigers@gmail.com

Austria

Irma Leiler

anrealir@gmail.com

Bangladesh

Asfia Hussain

asfilabu0112@gmail.com

Belarus

delmiro@tut.by

Belgium

Petra Brouckmans

petrandrew@yahoo.co.uk

Brazil

Bela Woodrow

mbortigao@yahoo.co.uk

Canada

Ann Baines

ann@anngibbspr.com

China

Liuyu

YULIU105@hotmail.com

Czech Republic

Martina Koralova

koralek@hotmail.com

Denmark

Malene Bloch Lundgaard

maleneblochlundgaard@gmail.com

Finland

Daranee Lius

daranee.lius@gmail.com

France

Alex Borione

aborione@hotmail.com

Germany

Maike Schoeppner

m.schoeppner@gmx.net

Greece

Evridiki Nikolaidi

evi.nikolaides@gmail.com

Hong Kong

Mabel

mabel_tse@hotmail.com

India

Lakshmi

lakshmi.rn@gmail.com

Indonesia

Lakshmi Tantya

tantya_lk@yahoo.com

Ireland

John Campbell

john.campbell@amecfw.com

Italy

Luciana Callieri

lucianacallieri@gmail.com

Japan

Fusako Dart Kraeuchi

kraeuchidart@bluewin.ch

Korea

Jinkyung Choi

cjky7@hanmail.net

Malaysia

Eunice Flannery

flannery_3@yahoo.com.sg

Mongolia

Bayasgalan Jargalsaikhan

jbayasaa@gmail.com

Mozambique

Fernanda Goncalves

fgoncalves242@gmail.com

Myanmar

Naylin Oo

unaylinoo@gmail.com

Netherlands

Helke Vijsma

helkevijsma@gmail.com

New Zealand

Sarita Arya

sarita_arya@hotmail.com

Norway

Bjorn Inge Holberg

bjorn.inge.holberg@gmail.com

Pakistan

Amena Islam

amena.islam09@yahoo.com

Phillipines

Rica Delos Santos

ricaching2001@yahoo.com

Poland

Dru Bolesta

drubolesta@hotmail.com

Russia

Darya Kaygorodtseva

daria.kaygorodtseva@gmail.com

Serbia

Ana Campbell

campbellanna72@gmail.com

Singapore

Shin-yi Chan

sgp.patana@gmail.com

South Africa

Daphne Seiler

daphne.seiler@telkomsa.net

Spain

Maite Mateos

maitemateos@hotmail.com

Sri Lanka

Thalindra Welikala

thalindrawel@gmail.com

Sweden

Sofia Lindstrand

milansofia@spray.se

Switzerland

Prapinya Sprenger

prapinyasprenger@gmail.com

Taiwan

Chun-Jih Wang

wang@taiyofastener.com

Thailand

Thitinan kiatphaibool

thitinank@gmail.com

UK

Alexandra Masson

Alex@lottieandmax.com

USA

Karin

teamusa.bps@gmail.com

Vietnam

Thảo Tran

thaotran4@yahoo.com

By Anna Dibbayawan, 13M

During the half-term break a team of 25 students from Year 12 and 13 along with three teachers set out on the latest Habitat for Humanity building trip, in order to build a home for a family living in Korat. When we stepped onto the work site, it was very daunting to see all the work that needed to be done in the five days that we were there, but it was also exciting at the same time to take part in such a great opportunity to help a Thai family build a place to call their home. Firstly we had a briefing on health and safety on the site from the Habitat for Humanity Thailand crew and then it was time to start the hard work.

The first two days consisted of a great deal of cement mixing, in order to fill in the foundations of the house. As well, we had to dig a large hole outside the house to be used for the septic tank. For the floors, large amounts of dirt were transported into each room

by means of a human conveyer belt, passing along the buckets of dirt from person to person until the floor was filled up enough to lay down the cement. More cement, sand, water and gravel were mixed together to cover the entire floor of the house and left to dry. Coming back to the site on the third day, it was time to start laying the bricks to make up the walls of the house. Another human conveyer belt was put together to move the bricks into the house, and then masses and masses of mortar were produced to hold the bricks in the wall in place. This task continued on over the fourth and fifth days, and it was amazing to see the great progress the group had made on the walls at the end of the trip.

Overall, even though the trip was physically tough, it was a great experience. There was still some work to be done on the house once our time there was over, but we had made a lot of pro-

gress in the five days that we were building. The family was very happy to have most of their new home put together so that they could start enjoying their new lives there soon. It was incredibly heartwarming to know that these people now had a new home because of the work that we, along with the countless effort of the Habitat for Humanity Thailand crew, put in, and I can honestly say that it has been one of the best opportunities Bangkok Patana has offered.

The calendar for this academic year is available on the front of the school website or click here to view it.

THE ROAR Produced by the Athletics Council

Athlete of the week Danielle Rotenberg (SEASAC MVP, Silver medal and 10 goals scored at SEASAC) Year: 9 Team: Varsity Football Position: Midfielder Favorite sport quote: Never give up Favorite Movie: She's the Man Favorite SEASAC memory: Oranjina (inside joke with the team) Favourite song: Cake by the Ocean

SEASAC Results We are the only D1 School with all 4 teams remaining in Division 1.

Girls’ Football - 2nd place Boys’ Football - 5th place Girls’ Volleyball - 3rd place Boys’ Volleyball - 5th place Our MVPs were: Girls’ Football: Maria, Danielle, Dora Girls’ Volleyball: Nina and Ellen Boys’ Football: Kevin Boys’ Volleyball: Win

BISAC Results

Tennis U13 Boys - 2nd U13 Girls - 2nd

Basketball U13 Girls - 5th place U13 Boys - 5th place U15 Girls - 3rd place U15 Boys - 5th place Volleyball JV Boys - 2nd place JV Girls - 4th place

Rugby U15 Boys - 2nd Touch U15 Girls - Champions Football JV Girls - Champions JV Boys - 6th place

Upcoming Fixtures th

Monday 9 November Basketball – Boys’ JV Away Basketball – Girls’ JV HOME Football – Boys’ U13A Away Wednesday 11th November Rugby Sevens – Varsity HOME Rugby Sevens – JV HOME Thursday 12th November Badminton – Girls’ U15A Away Badminton – Boys’ U15A Away Badminton – Boys’ U13A Away Badminton – Girls’ U13A Away Football – Girls’ U13A HOME Friday 13th November Basketball – Boys’ Varsity HOME Basketball – Girls’ Varsity HOME Sunday 15th November Golf – Varsity Away

www.facebook.com/bpssports

By Patama Chutima, Head Nurse Dengue fever is a disease caused by any one of four closely related viruses (DEN-1, DEN-2, DEN-3, DEN-4). The viruses are transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito and circulates in the blood leading to fever. Infection with one strain does not provide cross protection against another strain.

To protect yourself against Dengue Fever:  Use a mosquito repellent containing DEET  Dress in protective clothing –longsleeved shirts, long pants, socks, and shoes  Keep unscreened windows and doors closed  Keep window and door screens repaired  Get rid of areas where mosquitoes breed, such as standing water in flower pots or discarded tires  Use mosquito netting over bed and screens on windows and doorways Dengue fever symptoms appear within five to six days of being bitten by an infected mosquito and last for one to two weeks including:  The sudden onset of a high fever, up to 39°C  Severe headache  Retro-orbital (behind the eye) pain  Severe joint and muscle pain  Nausea and vomiting  Rash appearing on the arms or legs three to four days after fever begins  Abnormal bleeding and very low blood pressure (shock) may occur in severe cases If you get dengue fever  Visit your physician  Rest  Drink plenty of water  Take medicine to reduce your fever, but avoid aspirin.

Reference: www.BNHhospital.com

All lost property items from Primary and Secondary that have been collected this term will be on display in front of the PTG Room, near the 25m Pool, Monday 23rd – Thursday 26th November 2015 Please come along and see if anything belongs to you or your child. You never know what you might find.

All remaining unclaimed lost property will be donated to a deserving charity. *Kindly collect valuable items from Reception at the front of school

By Patama Chutima, Head Nurse he Bangkok Patana School Medical Unit is offering a course in “Basic First Aid Training” for nannies/home helpers. The course will provide general topics of basic first aid for children and information on handing emergencies.

The training will be in school on Friday, 13th November 2015 from 8:30 am-1:30 pm, Conference Centre (CON 306) The cost is 500 THB/person. This includes: tuition fees, training sheets, drink and snack. On completion of the course a certificate will be awarded to the participant. Each course will hold a maximum of 15 people and will be conducted in Thai. For more information, please contact Khun Patama at 02 785 2479 or pach@patana.ac.th.

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Basic care for burns, scalds, household poisoning Basic care for bites, stings, allergic reaction Basic care for fracture, muscle injuries Basic care for nose bleeds Basic care for stomach ache, nausea, vomiting in children Basic care for drowning Demonstration Workshop

If you would like your nanny/home helper to attend the course please fill the attached form and return to Khun Patama (Head Nurse) before Monday 9th November 2015 and call or e-mail Khun Patama at 02-7852479 or pach@patana.ac.th for confirmation.

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Basic First Aid Training for Nannies / Home Helpers Request by (Parent’s Name):_____________________________________________ Email address_________________________________________________________ C/O (Student’s Name and class):__________________________________________ Name of attendant: 1.___________________________________________________________________ 2.___________________________________________________________________ 3.___________________________________________________________________ I would like the above person(s) to attend “Basic First Aid Course” at Bangkok Patana School.

I will responsible for cash payment of______THB for______(number of persons) on the day of the course.

Please contact Khun Wipatcha ext. 2471 transportation office in advance for an available bus service.

Signature: ____________________________Date:___________

By Genevieve Ahl, Services Manager

International Day: If you will be coming into school to participate in International Day and you would like to use the school bus, please ensure that you book your seat with the Transport team in advance to avoid disappointment. Parents are welcome to use the School Transport service but seats are subject to availability.

ECAs Block 2: Transport home has been amended according to each student's ECA confirmed selections. Please ensure that you are aware of what ECAS your children will attend for Block 2, starting Monday 9th Nov, and what time the activity finishes. Any activities that finish after 4.45 will require you to make your own transport arrangements for your child to return

home. If you make any late changes to Block 2 ECAs please ensure that you inform the Transport Office.

Secondary Residential: Please plan ahead and inform Transport if you know you will bring your child to school on the morning of departure of your child’s Secondary Residential on Monday 16th November.

Transport on Monday 16th November will run as normal for Secondary students. Please help to avoid unnecessary delays to other bus users by cancelling the bus for your child and also for any siblings ahead of time, if applicable.

When students return on Friday 20th November all afternoon transport home has been cancelled.

If you would like your child to take

the bus home on this day please ensure that you inform the Transport Office ahead of time.

Khun Nor, Transport Manager, has resigned and no longer works for the school Transport Department.

Please send any queries to Transport@patana.ac.th or geah@patana.ac.th.

The Bangkok International Rugby Sevens are extremely pleased to announce its 21st tournament will take place at Bangkok Patana School Sports Complex on 7th and 8th November 2015.

This year in conjunction with the Bangkok Lions RFC, we are pleased to announce the inclusion of a Youth grade. This will be an eght team format of Under 18 youth. Initially teams from across Asia have been invited and it is hoped to invite teams from across the world in 2016.

Tournament Director David Adamson has said “Growth in youth rugby across the world continues to escalate and we see it as a natural progression for the Bangkok International Rugby Sevens Tournament to add a youth grade, especially after our outstanding success in growing the Women’s division where participation is at an all-time high. Clubs can now look to bring their Men’s, Women’s and Youth teams to our Tournament.”

Bangkok Lions RFC Chairman Rod Kerr has also said “We are pleased to be associated with the Bangkok International Rugby Sevens Tournament and our club volunteers will ensure the smooth transition from our club run tournament to join the Bangkok International Rugby Sevens Tournament as an official grade within the Bangkok International Rugby Sevens.

We can then focus on developing our players into possibly becoming the Tournament Champions”.

The Tournament will have four divisions of International Men’s, International Women’s, Social Sevens and Youth Under 18. Interest is high for the tournament with teams from all over the world expressing interest in coming to Bangkok, including previous Champions Grammar TEC from Auckland, New Zealand and Pacific Warriors from Wellington, New Zealand in

the Men’s and Champions Singapore Stellar from Singapore. Referees include internationals and the very best of Thai Referees.

Supporting Women’s Rugby development in Asia the Bangkok International Rugby Sevens Tournament is sponsoring teams from Laos and Cambodia to attend. All teams attending are bringing extra training kit including boots to donate to these two teams.

The rejuvenated Bangkok International Rugby Sevens Tournament has grown every year and this year has 16 International men’s teams, 12 International Women’s teams and eight Asia/ Social grade teams and eight teams in the new Youth grade. Spectator numbers continue to grow and were estimated at 1200 people in 2014.

The weekly canteen menu is available here.

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