Patana News Volume 18 Issue 3

Patana

NEWS

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

The Cross Campus Principal’s Letter t our whole school assembly two weeks ago, Primary students Naman and Jessica, and Secondary students Natasha and Sonal introduced the school to a stunning student-made film about how we use disposable plastic at Bangkok Patana and beyond.

The four presenters were among a committed group of students from Year 5 to Year 12 who worked for the best part of a week on this project at the end of last term. They were taught and guided by two talented artists-inresidence, Lara Jacoski and Patrick Belem of Bem-Te-Vi Productions, and were supported by five dedicated Primary and Secondary teachers. In the process, they learned a huge amount about themselves as much as they did about the topic matter and the

nute documentary, which will be shared in various ways later this term. You can watch this trailer by click on the image or by using this link: https:// vimeo.com/138062076

nature of film-making, and I don’t think I have personally been a part of such an intense, rewarding and productive example of projectbased learning ever before.

The students have been inspired to continue the project in various ways, especially as this year we have set the goal high for Bangkok Patana – to eliminate as much of our unnecessary plastic waste as realistically possible.

The two minute video they screened at the school assembly (to an audience of around 2,600), is an introduction to a full 20 mi-

Special mention should go to Matthew (Tawin) in Year 12 who created this trailer from the huge quantities of footage filmed.

The students have always focused on the small steps we can take to protect our planet and yet making this film from scratch was a giant step for them to take. They are an inspiration to all of us. Perhaps, as you watch this short film, you might ask yourself, What are my small steps?

James Penstone Cross Campus Principal

By Cynthia Sradaputta, Head Receptionist he Lost Property Checkpoint for Primary and Secondary students is located on the ground floor under the clock tower, near the big elevator and Front Hard Court in Secondary. It is open every school day between 8.30am and 1.00pm. The checkpoint currently has

many PE/sports bags, sports shoes, uniforms, water bottles and even a tennis racket left behind by students in the past two weeks. Please go take a look, you might find your lost belongings. If you are not sure where the checkpoint is, please contact Reception at the front of school. Please remember to label your items and they will be returned to you.

By Helen Thew, Secondary Assistant Principal Student Welfare e are pleased to announce that two trainers from the Freedom from Chemical Dependency (FCD) organisation will return to Bangkok Patana from Tuesday 29th September to Friday 2nd October. Ms Marley Bennett and Mr Dave Waterman will be working mainly with Year 9 students, meeting with them every day, but will also give presentations to Years 8, 11, 12 and 13.

FCD is a non-profit organisation that provides substance abuse prevention education for schools.

Since 1976, they have taught over a million students of all ages. Their mission is to:  Encourage and support the non-use of alcohol and other illegal or illicit drugs during the growing years  Empower young people to make healthy, responsible choices regarding alcohol and other drug use  Teach students and adults how to recognise the early warning signs of substance abuse and to intervene appropriately

 Educate students, parents, teachers, and administrators on the physiological and psychological effects of alcohol and other drugs  Promote awareness of drug addiction, including alcoholism, as a progressive, chronic, and often fatal disease  Provide educational communities with the guidance and training necessary to implement comprehensive, effective approaches to substance abuse prevention The partnership between Bangkok Patana and parents has always been a vital and crucial element in the pastoral care we provide. To this end an FCD session will be offered to all parents to meet and discuss common concerns about substance abuse prevention for their children in Bangkok. Some of the topics to be addressed include:  Effective ways to communicate with your child about drugs and drug use  Up-to-date facts about current drug use and trends  What to say about your own experiences with alcohol and/or drug experimentation

 How to spot early warning signs of trouble and effective ways to respond This meeting will take place on Thursday 1st October at 6.00 pm at Bangkok Patana in the Conference Centre. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to meet with the FCD educators and to hear their stories.

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

Click here for the Canteen Menu

By Andrew Haughton, Head of Universities and Careers am delighted to formally invite you to the annual University Information Evening on Wednesday, 16th September 2015 held in the Conference Centre.

The aim of the event is to provide a global overview of the university application process in different countries around the world and to show how Bangkok Patana School supports your child in the process. In addition, we are excited to welcome Daniel Grayson to the event.

Daniel worked for eight years as an Associate Director of Admissions at Tufts University which included five years focused on applications from Asia. His writing has appeared in the New York Times and his work in international ad-

missions was featured in Fortune magazine.

Daniel will present on two topics; the first will be directed towards students utilising university websites in the university selection process. The second, titled “Behind Closed Doors”, will be offered later in the evening schedule and is directed towards stu-

dents and parents wanting to learn more on how the admission decision is made in US universities. We expect a number of education centres and universities to also attend. A schedule of events is available by clicking here.

If you are interested in attending the University Information Evening please email our Careers and Universities secretary, Khun June, at mach@patana.ac.th Our presentations will be available through the school website along with the contact details of the education centres in attendance.

If you have any questions about this event please do not hesitate to contact me at anha@patana.ac.th or on 02785 2200 Ext 2329.

Upcoming University Visits University/College

Representative

Location

Date / Time

Blue Mountains Hotel School University of British Columbia HULT International Business School Babson College University of Chicago Cornell University Rice University Skidmore College Vanderbilt University Yale University University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Davis

Miss Jyotika Khanijou Jeff Kiyooka Niklas Norrman Cheryl Boden TBC TBC Dan Warner

Senior Studies, 2nd Floor Senior Studies Senior Studies Senior Studies Senior Studies, 2nd Floor Senior Studies, 2nd Floor Senior Studies, 2nd Floor Senior Studies Senior Studies, 2nd Floor TBC Senior Studies, 2nd Floor Senior Studies, 2nd Floor

8th Sept, 12.15pm 11th Sept, 12.15pm 14th Sept, 12.00pm 14th Sept, 12.15pm 14th Sept, 12.15pm 14th Sept, 12.15pm 14th Sept, 12.15pm 14th Sept, 12.15pm 14th Sept, 12.15pm 14th Sept, 12.15pm 17th Sept, 12.00pm 23rd Sept, 12.15pm

Senior Studies, 2nd Floor

24th Sept, 12.00pm

Senior Studies, 2nd Floor Senior Studies, 2nd Floor Senior Studies, 2nd Floor Senior Studies, 2nd Floor Senior Studies, 2nd Floor Senior Studies, 2nd Floor Senior Studies, 2nd Floor Senior Studies, 2nd Floor Senior Studies, 2nd Floor Senior Studies, 2nd Floor

25th Sept, 12.00pm 25th Sept, 12.15pm 25th Sept, 12.00pm 25th Sept, 12.00pm 25th Sept, 12.00pm 29th Sept, 12.00pm 29th Sept, 12.15pm 29th Sept, 12.15pm 30th Sept, 12.15pm 30th Sept, 12.15pm

New York University

Brandeis University Case Western Reserve University Emory University New York University University of Rochester Hawaii Pacific University Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne Universiteit Maastricht Massey University NZ University of Southern California

TBC Keith Light Connie Wu Mu Chou Abu Dhabi Campus, Charles Hornstra

Beau Benson Brandon Fairchild Joshua Gan Felix Schulte-Stathaus Linda Oostenrijk David Park

By Misato Shinya, Japanese Parents’ Group e would like to introduce the Bangkok Patana School Japanese Group. There are 37 Japanese families who are members of this group; we support International Day and many other school activities. If you are a Japanese speaker or married to a Japanese speaker, then we would like to invite you to join our group. Please send an e-mail of your details to add to the group list for future correspondence to Mrs. Misato Shinya.

Email: misato.shinya@gmail.com

パタナ日本人グループに参加しませんか バンコクパタナスクールの日本人グループは、日本人の父親あるいは母親を持 つ生徒の保護者により運営されているグループです。現在３７家族が加入してお り、毎年行われる学校行事、インターナショナルディなど、様々な学校活動に協 力しています。また、情報交換の場としての親睦会を、年に数回行っています。 お気軽に、新谷まで連絡ください。 連絡先Email: misato.shinya@gmail.com

By Jarinthip (Tip) Akkhaphati, Secretary to the Head of Thai Programme n Tuesday 1st September, Thai parents were invited to meet with teachers from the Thai department. Mr Matt Mills and Ms Clare Sharp gave them a warm welcome. Thai curriculum and activities were presented by Khru Gai (Head of Thai Programme), Khru Rosie, Khru Sumal and Khru Riti. Holly Desjupa, 13B, and her mother were invited to share their experiences with other parents. Mr James Penstone presented a token of appreciation to Khun Ann for her dedicated work as Thai parents’ representative during the last academic year. We also welcome Khun Koi as the new Thai parents’ representative for the 2015/16 school year. Thank you parents for all the support.

By Vani Sharma, PTG lans for International Day to be held on 10th - 11th November are already under way. The following countries have representatives, if your country is not listed please contact the PTG using the email listed below: Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Ireland,

Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mozambique, Netherlands, Norway, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, UK, USA, Vietnam.

For more information please email: ptgintlday@gmail.com The next International Day meeting will be held on Tuesday 8th September at .8.00am in the Conference Centre, Room 304.

Upcoming Sports Fixtures Monday 07 Sep 2015 Basketball Basketball Football Football Touch Volleyball Volleyball

Boys’ U15A Girls’ U15A Boys’ Varsity Girls’ Varsity Girls’ U15A Boys’ Varsity Girls’ Varsity

Ruamrudee International School Ruamrudee International School International Community School Bangkok International Community School Bangkok Ruamrudee International School International Community School Bangkok International Community School Bangkok

Away | Main School Away | Main School Home | SPC Pitch 1 Home | SPC Pitch 2 Home | SPC Pitch 3 Home | SPH 1 Home | SPH 2

Wednesday 09 Sep 2015 Football Football Volleyball Volleyball

Boys’ JV Girls’ JV Boys’ JV Girls’ JV

Ruamrudee International School Ruamrudee International School Ruamrudee International School Ruamrudee International School

Away | Main School Away | Main School Home | SPH 3 Home | SPH 3

Thursday 10 Sep 2015 Basketball Basketball Tennis Tennis

Boys’ U13A Girls’ U13A Boys’ U13A Girls’ U13A

Ruamrudee International School Ruamrudee International School Ruamrudee International School Ruamrudee International School

Home | Front hardcourt 1 Home | FHC 2 Home | Tennis Centre Home | Tennis Centre

Friday 11 Sep 2015 Football

Boys’ Varsity International School Bangkok

Home | SPC Pitch 1

Saturday 12 Sep 2015 Basketball Football Football Football Football Volleyball Volleyball

Boys’ U15A Boys’ Varsity Girls’ Varsity Boys’ JV Girls’ JV Boys’ Varsity Girls’ Varsity

SHB Invitational RIS Invitational RIS Invitational SHB Invitational Shrewsbury International School RIS Invitational RIS Invitational

Away Away Away Away Away | Canterbury Field 1 Away Away

By Genevieve Ahl, Services Manager angkok Patana School takes the safety of our school community very seriously. We have a management team that meet and discuss many different crisis scenarios and we have processes and procedures in place for these. We have strong links with the local police and the various embassies who alert us to any security concerns and also visit our school to review our existing procedures and provide advice on security measures.

One of the areas that we practise regularly throughout the year is the Fire Evacuation and Lockdown procedures. In Term 1 we will have an ‘announced’ fire drill and an ‘announced’ lockdown drill where staff and students are informed about the date and time of the practice in advance and we ensure that everyone knows what to do should they hear one of the alarms sound. At other times of the year we hold ‘unannounced’ drills. This enables us to see how our community react to the alarm sounding when they are unprepared for it. You may hear from your child/ren in the next couple of weeks that they have taken part in a fire drill.

Please read below so you are aware of our procedures

should you be on campus when an alarm sounds.

What should you do if you are on the school campus when an alarm sounds?

Lockdown Alarm If you are on campus and hear the ‘lockdown’ alarm (like an old war time air raid siren) please follow instructions from nearby staff. If you are not in a building please enter the nearest building and follow instructions from staff. In a lockdown, you should be out of sight until you hear three clear whistles from the security team or are instructed that it is all clear from a security guard or member of staff. You will not be allowed to enter or exit the campus during a lockdown.

Fire Alarm If you are on the school campus and hear a fire alarm, please act immediately and follow the Evacuation Route sign to the nearest assembly point (see example below).

Please make sure that you report to the Zone Fire Point Person who will be wearing an emergency jacket and have radio communication. They will be located in the middle of the zone area and will take your name and tell you where you need to stand. There are six zones – green, yellow, blue, white, red, and purple. Look for these signs when you are next in school to familiarise yourself with the evacuation routes.

If you are outside the school grounds during a Fire Evacuation please note that you will not be allowed entry into school until the all clear has been given. Please follow instructions from our Security team.

By Genevieve Ahl, Services Manager

CAs It is possible that every afternoon your child will be on a different bus number, with different students and hence a different daily route. New afternoon bus lists will not be distributed. Please note that the bus number may change at the bus parking area if buses are combined due to cancellations. If your child is unsure of their bus number they can ask their ECA teacher or Transport staff when they arrive at the bus parking area. The area is well staffed every afternoon at all departure times.

Changes to Transport: Every day there are many changes to our students' normal Transport arrangements. The Transport Department thanks you for providing this information in advance so that they can amend routing, inform bus monitors and drivers of the daily changes. Please assist us by ensuring that your child is aware of the change to their bus in advance to avoid confusion. The Transport Department is unable to ensure that messages are delivered to each student or teacher. If you have an urgent message that your child must

receive during the school day, please contact the Primary or Secondary Office, as applicable, at these numbers: Primary - 02 785 2260, Secondary - 02 785 2310.

Morning Buses: The Transport Department continues to monitor the arrival time of some buses. Adjustments to pick up times may be needed and/or amendments made to routes as we still have many new enrolments and students moving residences. Parents will be contacted if their child’s bus is affected.

Girls’ try outs begin at 8.00am on Saturday!

BSL Registration and regular season games take place at the Sports Complex, Bangkok Patana School We also offer a competitive inter-league games

Visit www.bslclub.com for age group timings, to register and for more information.

Doors Open at 6:30PM

Show Starts at 7:00PM

The NHL Garden Cafe will be open for pre-show dining Tickets: Adults 500b . NHL Members 400b . Students 300b For Inquiry and to Purchase Tickets Please Contact Khun Mae Email: neilson.library@gmail.com Telephone: 02.533.1731 ext 1 or 2

Additional Parking Available at the Voravit Building opposite the British Club entrance on Surawong

The Library and Galleries are open every day except Mondays and Holidays from 9:30 to 5PM Garden Cafe is open Monday through Friday 9am to 6pm , Saturday, Sundays & Holidays 9:30 to 6pm

The weekly canteen menu is available here.

Please check the calendar on the Parents’ Gateway, Student pages and Staff Centre for up-to-date information on school events.

Visit www.patana.ac.th and click on the relevant icon to log in