2023/24
GUIDING STATEMENTS MISSION
Our mission is to ensure that students of different nationalities grow to their full potential as independent learners in a caring British international community.
VALUES
VISION
We develop global citizens who shape their world through independence, empathy, creativity and critical thinking.
WELL-BEING
WE ARE :
Protected, safe and secure
Motivated and engaged
Responsible and honest
Kind, compassionate and respectful
Balanced and fulfilled
LEARNING
WE ARE :
Rigorous, inquisitive and creative
Collaborative and confident communicators
Critical, reflective thinkers
Resourceful and resilient
GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP
WE ARE :
Conscientious role models
Committed to integrity and equity
Diverse and inclusive
Ethical and informed
Active stewards of the environment and our communities
MILESTONES
Rosamund Stuetzel establishes the PNEU (Parents’ National Education Union) School to give expatriate children a British education in Bangkok 1957
1961
The school grows to 110 students and moves to Soi Ngam Dupli.
1964
The school is formally registered, the British Ambassador consents to being the school's patron and a Board of Governors is established. The school gets its new name: Bangkok Patana School
1990/92
The school moves from Soi Navin to its current location on Soi Lasalle. The enrolment is
The Secondary School is established with the enrolment increasing to 820 students. A new school logo is adopted.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu visits the school during this year.
1993/94
The new Secondary School buildings are Chakri Sirindhorn.
opened by Baroness Margaret Thatcher. Bangkok Patana wins an award from the Association of Siamese Architects for the design of its Secondary School
The Transport Department is established, bringing the service in-house and giving the school the ability to control cost and quality of service.
The Sports Complex, including the football pitches and tennis courts, is opened.
1995/97/99
Bangkok Patana School and the school gets approval to teach the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Santa arrives by helicopter! Enrolment is at over 1,000 students.Twenty-two students make
Bangkok Patana School.
in Girls’ Swimming Spirit Day.
1966/68
To manage its rapid expansion, the school moves to new purpose-built premises on Soi Navin.
Sports Day at school.
1985/87/88
With a need for more student spaces, the hunt for another campus begins
The Parent Teacher Group (PTG) is established
The Bangkok Patana School Foundation is established.
2000/02
The TigerSharks Swim Club is formed. The Tennis Programme begins
Bangkok Patana School receives the Prime Minister’s Export Award for the outstanding educational services it provides.
Edinburgh’s International Award after ascending Mt. Kinabalu
Gold Award presentation in the Kingdom of Thailand.
The school gains accreditation from the European Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
BPS Net is built providing an in-house management and database backbone to manage our student services
2003/04/06
The House system is introduced in Secondary School
The Gymnastics Club is founded, the pre-cursor to the Gymnastics Academy
Ground breaking for the Sports Hall by HRH Prince Andrew, Duke of York.
The Building Patana Fund is launched.
2018/19
2007/09/10
The Sports Hall is opened by HRH Princess Chulabhorn giving Bangkok Patana a fabulous indoor sports facility.
The school goes wireless with the integration of Wi-Fi on campus
The Arts Centre is opened, featuring two theatres and specialised facilities for music, visual arts and drama.
The 1:1 Laptop programme is introduced for Secondary students. The school achieves the Bronze and Silver levels towards the Green Flag
Two new extra-curricular academies added; Football and Dance.
Phase 1 of solar power completed; 2,160 panels on the rooftops of three buildings producing 702 KW
Solar panels installed on top of the Sports Hall, Humanities Building and Administration Building.
large scale solar arrays. building.
Senior Studies renovated and expanded.
2020/21/22
Campus closes and school switches to full CSL online learning for 11 weeks due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Awarded the Design and Technology Mark for Excellence.
Graduation is cancelled for the rst time in the school's history due to COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic shuts the campus for part of Term 2 and all of Term 3 and students switch to CSL online Learning.
CIS re-accreditation received.
2015/16/17
2011/12/13/14
Primary class sizes are reduced and the new Secondary Library opens in the space that was formerly the Auditorium.
The school is presented with the Prime Minister’s Export Award for the second time.
The Outdoor Classroom is opened.
TedEx is held by students at Bangkok Patana and the Conference Centre is opened.
Awarded the Design Mark from the Design and Technology Association in the UK in recognition of excellence in teaching
Bangkok Patana School receives an award from the Ministry of Labour for Excellence in Health and Safety.
The new Science Centre is opened by HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.
The completion of a new Nursery building and the renovation of the Foundation Stage and Year 3/4 marks the end of a 10-year master plan.
The Bangkok Patana 2041 project sees a student and teacher travel to Antarctica to raise awareness of the fragile nature of the continent.
Most recent Council of International Schools accreditation completed.
2023/24
Matt Mills, longest serving Head of School retires after 15 years.
Everest' 70 celebration, the school is addressed by Jamling Tenzing Norgay and Peter Hillary, sons of the rst known Everest summiteers.
Chris Sammons joins as the New Head of School.
FOREWORD
At the start of the 2023/24 academic year, we welcomed Chris Sammons as our Head of School. Chris immediately injected the school with his warmth, humour and joie de vivre, complementing a year where enrolment hit record highs — an encouraging re ection of the trust our families place in us. It’s particularly heartwarming to see many alumni returning to campus with their young children, strengthening our school’s legacy.
The 2023/24 academic year also marked the launch of exciting developments under our second ten-year plan. Construction began on new Tennis Courts, alongside design planning for the Secondary Humanities building. These projects will enhance our academic programs and extra-curricular o erings, ensuring our school continues to be a hub of dynamic learning and growth.
We welcomed renowned visitors to school such as motivational and public speaker the Rt Hon Stuart Lawrence, storyteller Niall De Burca, authors Chart Korbijitti and Nawal Kalra.
Another highlight was the approval of our IB Career-related Programme (IBCP), which equips students with real-world skills alongside rigorous academic study. This programme, alongside our established IB Diploma Programme, o ers students the tools to pursue their passions and thrive in diverse elds.
In a year when we were faced with the rapid encroachment of AI, we realised that adopting new technologies comes with placing ever more importance on the strength of our personal relationships and physical interactions. The bonds between students, sta and parents were strengthened by active participation in the many community events organised by the PTG throughout the year.
With Chris Sammons at the helm, we’re con dent in achieving even greater milestones. Together, as a united community, we look forward to fostering an environment where every student thrives and excels. Here’s looking forward to another exciting chapter!
Sincerely, Dr Tarisa Watanagase Chair of the Foundation Board and School Executive Board
"At Bangkok Patana School, decision making at governance and leadership level is closely aligned to the school's guiding satements. The board and leadership uphold the guiding statements and the CIS Code of Ethics by placing those values at the centre of its planning. This is evident in all areas of operations and understood by all stakehokders as evident in the community survey. Plans are interlinked to ensure that development plans are supported by nance and resourcing.
GOVERNANCE
As a not-for-pro t organisation we do not have shareholders, therefore governance structure is even more important. It is the Bangkok Patana School Foundation Board members, the Committee and Sub-Committee members and the management whose role it is to ensure that the organisation is maintained and protected now and in the future.
The Board consists of a balance of people with the necessary skills and experience and with good relations in the local community to enable the proper and e cient supervision of the school’s operations and continued development in line with the school’s mission. To ensure that the Foundation may own land, at least half of the Board members are of Thai nationality.
At the School Executive Board, Committee and Sub-Committee level, the members have a connection to the existing community in the school and the appropriate skills to serve on their respective Sub-Committees. The school operates on a self perpetuating model for appointments of members to the Board, Committees and Sub-Committees. These appointments are overseen by the Nominations Committee and rati ed by the Foundation Board.
The Board, Committee and Sub-Committee members are volunteers and do not receive any compensation.
School Executive Board
Steering Committee
Chair: Peter Burke
Buildings and Grounds Sub-Committee
Chair: Michael Tang
O ce of the Foundation Board
Nominations Committee
Chair: Laura Stamp
Human Resources Sub-Committee
Chair: Dr Joel Farnworth
The O ce of the Foundation Board coordinates communication between the organisation and the Board, Committees and Sub-Committees. It also plays an important role in helping to manage our relationship with the local community and authorities.
Kulvadee Siribhadra Director of the
O ce of the Foundation Board
Internal Audit Committee
Finance Sub-Committee
Chair: Sukhumarn Polcharoen Sathorn
ADVANCEMENT
The Building Patana Campaign
Since its inception, the Building Patana Campaign has raised THB 170,424,191. which has directly supported the acceleration and enhancement of learning environments throughout the Primary and Secondary Schools. Contributions to the Building Patana Campaign are recognised through naming opportunities and plaques around the school and are eligible for a double tax deduction.
In 2023/24, the Building Patana Campaign received contribution totalling THB 12,125,000.
On behalf of the entire Bangkok Patana Community, a heartfelt thank you goes to our generous contributors.
Bangkok Patana School Foundation Board
Chair: Predee Daochai
FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS
Dr
Tarisa Watanagase Chairperson
Tarisa Watanagase served as Governor of the Bank of Thailand from 2006 to 2010, after joining in 1975. Her career spanned key roles, including modernising Thailand's payment systems in the 1990s and leading nancial reforms after the 1997 Asian crisis. She successfully navigated the economy through the 2008 global nancial crisis. Tarisa also worked as an economist at the IMF, advised on IMF and World Bank programs, and supported a regional central bank. Currently, she serves as an advisor to various organisations and universities. She holds degrees from Keio University, Washington University and Harvard’s Advanced Management Program.
Laura Stamp
Vice Chairperson, Chair of the Nominations Committee
Laura Stamp has been involved with the school for over 30 years, on the Board of Governors and then on the Foundation Board, when it was formed in 1988. She has been involved in Bangkok Patana’s transformation since it was a school of 300 students. The ideal of a 'complete student’ is the driving force of Laura’s involvement on the Board. She has had four children attend Bangkok Patana and now has three grandchildren enrolled in the school.
Kajit Habanananda
Vice Chairperson
Khun Kajit’s career has spanned the military, commerce and industry. He had, for many years, been involved in the International Association of Lions Clubs, including holding the o ce of International President. He has several grandchildren who have attended Bangkok Patana and four are still at the school.
Peter Burke
Secretary and Chair of the Steering Committee
Peter, a British national, is the managing partner of Axis Legal, a Bangkok-based law rm specialising in M&A and corporate advisory. With over 25 years in Thailand, he holds Master’s degrees in Law from Georgetown University and the University of London. Peter has served on various committees, including the audit and general committees of the Royal Bangkok Sports Club and as a committee member at Camillian Children’s Home. Married with two children attending Bangkok Patana School, Peter remains active in professional and community engagements, combining his legal expertise with a commitment to supporting local initiatives.
Sukhumarn Polcharoen Sathorn
Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Sub-Committee
Khun Yok is an investment banker at a leading global bank, covering ASEAN markets with over 15 years of experience. She has advised multinational organisations across sectors, helping them navigate market volatility and regulatory challenges. Educated in the UK, where she lived for over a decade, and having worked internationally, she brings a global perspective to her role. A dedicated mother of two daughters in Primary at Bangkok Patana School, she is actively involved in the school community, serving as Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee, combining her professional expertise with her commitment to supporting education and community initiatives.
Predee
Daochai Chair of the Internal Audit Committee
Khun Predee serves as the Chairman of the Independent Director of PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited, one of the world’s leading chemical and petrochemical companies. With extensive experience, he also holds the positions of Independent Director and Director at other organisations, including Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited, Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited, Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Public Company Limited, GULF Energy Development Public Company Limited, and Siam Motors Company Limited. Khun Predee is the father of two children, both of whom are alumni of Bangkok Patana School.
ML Pariyada Diskul Member of the Nominations Committee
Khun Parry has been involved with Bangkok Patana School for over 30 years, serving as a parent, Thai Representative, School Manager and Executive Director before retiring in 2005. A Foundation Board member since its inception in 1988, she remains actively engaged with the school. Beyond Patana, she is dedicated to charitable foundations supporting children’s education and the underprivileged. She also served as Secretary to the Minister of Education, contributing signi cantly to Thailand’s education reform. Khun Parry’s two sons are proud Bangkok Patana alumni, re ecting her deep and enduring connection to the school community.
Threekwan Bunnag
Member of the Internal Audit Committee
Khun Threekwan has retired after more than 20 years in investment banking. At present, he is an Independent Director and Audit Committee member in several listed companies. Khun Threekwan brings more than 10 years’ experience in internal audit to the Internal Audit Committee. His daughter is an alumnus of Bangkok Patana School.
Karma Rana
Member of the Internal Audit Committee
Karma Rana has more than 25 years’ experience working in the higher education sector, in various positions and is currently the Institute Secretary and Secretary to the Board of Trustees at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). He has a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in India and an MBA specialising in Management of Technology from AIT. He has two children who have already graduated from Bangkok Patana School.
Dr Mana Lohatepanont
Member of Internal Audit Committee
Dr Mana is Managing Director and Senior Client Partner at Korn Ferry, overseeing Thailand and Vietnam, providing organisational and people solutions. With over 30 years of consulting and HR experience, he has served as country head of a major HR consulting rm, head of HR at a telecom conglomerate, and head of ASEAN at Hay Group. He holds degrees in Economics and Electrical Engineering from Swarthmore College and a Ph.D. in Systems from the University of Pennsylvania. A member of the Thailand Management Association and Thailand Institute of Directors, Dr Mana is proud that his son is a Bangkok Patana graduate.
Tiziana Sucharitkul
Foundation Board Member
Tiziana Sucharitkul is co-managing partner of Tilleke & Gibbins and director of its dispute resolution and litigation group, with over 25 years of experience. Recognised as one of Thailand’s top dispute resolution lawyers, she was named Asia-Paci c Disputes Star of the Year 2015 by Asialaw Pro les. Tiziana served on the board of Lex Mundi and chaired its executive committee from 2018 to 2019. Licensed to practice law in California, she holds a JD from the University of California, Hastings, an MA from the University of Virginia and a BA from Mount Holyoke College. She is also an advocate for women in leadership.
Stephen Golsby
Member of Nomination Committee
Steve Golsby, a UK citizen and permanent resident of Thailand, built an international career in Marketing and General Management with Unilever and Mead Johnson. He rst worked in Thailand in 1992 with Unilever and later joined Mead Johnson, leading its Asia business before becoming Global CEO (2004–2013), where he oversaw its NYSE listing in 2009. Steve has served as a Non-Executive Director for Mead Johnson, Beam Inc., RMA Group, and Tesco PLC, chairing its Remuneration Committee. He advises Bain & Company and Thai Union Group. Steve has three sons, all proud alumni of Bangkok Patana School.
John S Anderson
Foundation Board Member
John Anderson graduated with an MSc with Distinction in Structural Engineering from Imperial College London. He earned an MBA from Deakin University and a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering (Hons) from the University of Adelaide. He has 30 years' experience working as a professional engineer on projects throughout South East Asia and Australia. John is a director with Meinhardt in Thailand and Managing Director of Meinhardt Myanmar. His son is an alumnus of Bangkok Patana School.
Dr Joel Farnworth
Chair of the Human Resources Sub-Committee
Professor Dr Joel Farnworth, DBA, MAML, Chartered Fellow CIPD, is the Dean of Business and Management Studies at European International University in Paris and Managing Partner at Kasemsri Farnworth & Associates. With over 22 years of HR experience at HSBC, including roles as Global Head of Talent and Head of HR for Thailand, India and MENA, he has worked in 45 countries with 56 nationalities. A sought-after consultant in Asia, he specialises in leadership, strategy and HR management. He holds advanced degrees from Michigan Business School and Ro ey Park. Both of his children are now in Secondary at Bangkok Patana School.
Michael Tang
Chair of the Buildings and Grounds Sub-Committee
Michael Tang is a Thai / US citizen and has been back in Thailand since 2004 after spending 14 years in the US obtaining his BS in Architectural Studies from University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee and MS in Construction Management from University of Washington. Upon being back in Thailand, he has a wide range of work experience ranging from real estate, hospitality, manufacturing and retail. He has been on the B&GSC for over 14 years and has two children attending Bangkok Patana.
BOARD
School Executive Board
Chair: Dr Tarisa Watanagase
Laura Stamp
Peter Burke
Sukhumarn Polcharoen Sathorn
ML Pariyada Diskul
Chris Sammons
Craig White
Pinkarn Vajrapana
Kulvadee Siribhadra
Patcharin Jingkaojai
COMMITTEES AND SUB-COMMITTEES 2023/24
Steering Committee
Chair: Peter Burke
Dr Joel Farnworth
Thitinan Kiatphaibool
John Thompson
Assistant
Mark Verde
Buildings and Grounds
Sub-Committee
Chair: Michael Tang
Jitas Sorasongkram
John Campbell
Sukhumarn Polcharoen Sathorn
Michael Tang
Nominations Committee
Chair: Laura Stamp
ML Pariyada Diskul
Stephen Golsby
Internal Audit Committee
Chair: Predee Daochai
Threekwan Bunnag
Karma Rana
Dr Mana Lohatepanont
Assistant
Carol Battram
John Thompson
Anthony Chang
Natcha Seehabutr
Brian
Assistant
Alice Curwood
Human Resources Sub-Committee
Chair: Dr Joel Farnworth
Thitinan Kiatphaibool
Chavapas Ongmahutmongkol
Minya Hegenbarth
Pinkarn Vajrapana
LETTER FROM THE HEAD OF SCHOOL
Since 1957, generations of Board Members have overseen the growth and quality of our community’s resources; they are the unsung heroes behind the scenes. They give hours of their time in an unspoken understanding that Bangkok Patana is a treasure of Thailand and South East Asia.
Our Board members gently guide the school in their decision making by reference to our values: Well-Being, Learning and Global Citizenship. Each discussion and decision made integrates these values and has one clear focus – to be of service and bene t to children. In this way, the buildings, teaching and events perpetuate an invisible bond between those who are Patana. Protecting the school’s physical assets, developing new projects, giving of themselves and their expertise for the shared love and belief in children makes our Board members a truly special team of people.
Chris Sammons Head of School
In this annual report we are able to celebrate the largest school size since our inception, the most impressive resources to date and ambitious building projects begun as part of our 10 year plan. In return, we enjoy a community of happy young people who achieve highly, progressing to remarkable destinations for their future learning and employment.
In its 66th year, it is not uncommon to nd families with four generations who are all connected to the Bangkok Patana community. Throughout their time our curriculum and teaching approaches have been honed, our resources renewed and upgraded in scale. The intangible return on investing in Patana children's success is priceless.
OUR STUDENTS
Our students bene t from being part of a large, diverse and supportive community, which presents many opportunities to enhance their learning. Our Primary School children enjoy a small-school environment within the larger community. They can feel con dent and secure within their own purpose-built 'home', where their classrooms, collaborative learning spaces and playgrounds have been specially designed for their
Student Enrolment
Senior Studies: 254
Key Stage 4: 321
Foundation Stage: 232
Year group. In Primary, friendships are encouraged across the Year group through collaborative learning, ECAs and Residential Visits. In Secondary, our strong pastoral programme of tutor groups and Houses ensures that this continues, whilst students also have new opportunities to join communities of like-minded peers through the huge array of activities, teams and clubs available.
Number of Student Nationalities
Key Stage 3: 523
TOTAL 2,331
Primary: 1,233
Secondary: 1,098
Key Stage 1: 305
Key Stage 2: 696
71 languages spoken (self reported)
40% of students hold two or more nationalities
9 faiths practised
Average Student Tenure in School (shown in years)
Top 10 Student Nationalities
Top Student Populations
Alumni Events
In the past year, we hosted four main events in Bangkok and London:
• The popular London reunion, which brought together sta and students from in and around the UK.
• Inter-school networking event in Bangkok.
• Alumni Breakfast with Phuminant (Nan Nan) Tantiprasongchai Grad '11.
• Bangkok reunion.
I recently visited Thailand whilst on my honeymoon, almost 20 years after having left. Amongst the excitement of Bangkok, I also wanted to visit Bangkok Patana and show my husband, Rob, a place I have spoken very fondly about. My parents, Melanie and Douglas Elliot, were teachers at Patana and my brother, Stuart, also went to the school. It was a small but meaningful portion of all our lives.
– Ceara Elliot, Class of 2009, Book Cover Designer, Penguin UK
Number of countries where registered alumni reside
Alumni Newsletter
Our monthly online newsletter connects our global alumni community, sharing inspiring alumni stories, personal milestones and updates from across our global network. It serves as a platform to celebrate achievements, foster connections and keep everyone informed about events and opportunities.
LETTER FROM THE BUSINESS DIRECTOR
Our values of Well-Being, Learning and Global citizenship, frame our key purpose which is to enable our students to reach their full potential. These values provide a focused guide for our decision making as well as a positive motivator for our everyday work lives.
This year has been one of new opportunities grasped and of positive change in the school. We have worked hard to bring the IBCP programme to fruition. We developed our Tennis Academy infrastructure with the construction of eight new courts that are both covered and ITF Certi ed. The school continues to explore ways to improve our provisioning; keeping up to date, developing sustainably and incrementally upgrading facilities across campus on an ongoing basis.
We welcomed Mr Chris Sammons as Head of School and are thankful for all he brings to our community.
Craig White Business Director
I am grateful to the Board for their guidance in these and all other matters of importance for the school and to the teams who work tirelessly for our students and community. As we develop our school, we are nding increased areas for co-operation between the academic and business teams and will be striving to further link the elements of the organisation under our values and purpose.
I am delighted and proud to be a part of the wonderful institution that is Bangkok Patana School.
Business Leadership
School Manager and Head of Government Relations
Business Director
Craig White
Patcharin Jingkaojai
Financial Controller
Sompong Penglum
Head of Admissions
Rachel Jones
Head of Buildings and Grounds
Prawit Sristit
Head of Alumni, Development and Marketing
Cheryl Rego
Head of Human Resources
Nida Kiratisoothisathorn
Head of Technology
Piraphol Phutayanon
Head of Services
Sunantinee Hamilton
We are unique amongst other international schools of similar size in Thailand in that we provide all of our student services in-house. We believe it enables us to control quality and be exible enough to meet the needs of our community. *2022 /23 is shown in blue.
Food Services
Average number of people served in the canteen each day
Average number of di erent dishes prepared each week
Average number of noodle bowls served each day
Number of dishes served in a year (canteen and noodles)
214 300,420
Number of school buses operated
107
Number of bus users
Whole School visits
Medical Units Transport
Number of daily routes
19,197 7,620
Secondary School visits
Primary School visits Sta visits
/39,281 1,448 /15,397
School Trips
Number of school trips
1,454 798 70 10,129 /2,865
116
Number of participants on trips
4,880 836
Number of ight tickets issued for school trips
HUMAN RESOURCES
Top Ten Nationalities
Tenure and Turnover
More
Developing our Sta from Within
Turnover by category 2023/24
Michael Plews -
LAND AND FACILITIES
In 2023/24, we began projects related to the Long Term Infrastructure Plan. Construction on the new Tennis Courts began with a completion date set for August 2024.
Summer Works - 34 projects including:
• Transformer replacement in the Primary zone
• Air conditioning system replacement in Primary School (Nurses, Arts and Library)
• Awning replacement at the 25-meter pool
• Installation of an all-gender toilet at the 25-meter pool
• Renovation of the Nursery playground
• Lighting system replacement in the Theatre
• Water lter installations in every pantry
• Disabled toilet installation at the Conference Centre
• Sta room renovation in the Foundation building
• Waterproo ng replacements in various buildings
• Wash basin installed in the Secondary Canteen
• Sensory stream renovation in Foundation playground
Major Maintenance - 23 projects including:
• Seating maintenance in the Theatre
• Re nishing of the Year 3/4 front deck oor
• Speaker maintenance in the Conference Centre
• Lighting maintenance in the Gymnastics Facility and Sports Hall
• Lighting replacement in the Blue area / Primary Hall
For the Long Term Infrastructure Plan, we began the design process for the Secondary Humanities Building Extension and the new Admin Building.
Did you know?
Buildings and grounds helped with approximately 3,250 school events in 2023/24
Collection Breakdown
2023/24
137,323 Items Circulation
FINANCIAL PRINCIPLES
Throughout the 65+ year history of Bangkok Patana School, the Board has been conscious that as a not-for-pro t organisation it needs to be prudent with the management of our nancial resources.
The organisation needs to have su cient funds to meet its operational needs, including the payment of salary and bene ts, and also to meet the capital requirements, including land purchases, building construction and renovation, maintenance and debt repayment.
As such, guidelines have been set that identify the purposes for which each type of income is allocated.
Income Available to Fund Operations
• Tuition Fees
• Application Fees
• EAL Fees
• ECA and Excursion Fees
• Canteen Fees
• Transport Fees
• School Shop Income
• Sports Academy Income
Funds Available for Land Purchase, Development, Maintenance and Repayments
• Entrance Fees
Bangkok Patana School has crafted a thoughtful and thorough SWOT analysis that identi es the factors which may have the greatest impact on school's sustainability. On the basis of this analysis the board and head of school have been able to craft scenarios for future planning and be prepared for various eventualities.
CIS Re-Accreditation Report 2022
• Capital Assessment Fees
• Surplus from School Operations
• Donations to the Annual Fund and Building Patana Campaign
Entrance Fees are designed to be the contribution of each new family to the land, buildings and other assets that exist at the time they join the school.
Capital Assessment Fees are the termly fees paid by families and represent their ongoing contribution to the development of the land, buildings and other assets.
Income and Expenses
Income Expenses
21/22
21/22
22/23
23/24
22/23
23/24
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Short-Term investment
School fees receivable - net
Other current assets
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
ASSETS
Property, plant and equipment - net
Other non-current assets TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES, RESERVES AND ACCUMULATED FUND
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Fee
Current
Deposit
Other
Capital
533,744 (268,661) (14,466) 5,174
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Mentoring and Capacity Building
Our Schools’ Vision and Values encourage our students and wider community to foster supportive relationships with external community organisations. Beyond being ‘conscientious role models’, we also engage in being ‘active stewards of the environment and our communities.’
Below are some of the projects that supported capacity building in 2023/24.
Some of the many Student Led Projects
• Year 1 students donated Thai story books to help Grapongdeang School enhance their library.
• DiabeOne designed an app to help diabetic patients manage their blood sugar levels and their mental health.
• Project Star raised funds to provide 10 scholarships for disabled and disadvantaged students to pursue higher education.
• Precious Plastic set up a bottle cap collection at Bangkok Patana School and donated the caps collected to be upcycled.
• Edulink collaborated with the Gift of Happiness Foundation to collect and distribute educational resources to children and local schools in need.
• INTERACT donated furniture, stationery and children's’ books to the Wat Nong Khet school in Cha Choeng Sao.
Organisation Led Projects
• Recognising that education can change lives, we collaborate with other educational institutions to share our best practices. In 2023/24 we hosted learning tours from International School Association in Indonesia, Chiang Mai International School, British Columbia International School and Baan Kor Saleam School. Senior leaders in the school volunteer their time on boards:
• Kulvadee Siribhadra, Director of the Foundation Board O ce serves on multiple boards for governmental and non-governmental organisations such as Bangna Youth Centre, Royal Thai Police (Metropolitan Police Division 5, Bangna Police Station), Bangna City Council, Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Medical Foundation, Pan Dao Foundation, Central Investigation Bureau Foundation, Pongploy Temple and Novices School and etc.
• The Head of School and Government Manager serve as ISAT Committee members.
• Some Business Heads of Department volunteer on boards and committees of foreign chambers of commerce.
Fundraising and Financial Support
The Primary School, Secondary School and the Foundation Board each support a host of projects for which funds are raised and nancial support is provided.
Student Led Donations
Student led clubs and activities raised more than THB 2.7 million in cash donations for various non-pro t organisations and projects, including:
• The Primary and Secondary School raised THB 94,206 and THB 106,764 respectively for Operation Smile on Smile Day
• The Primary School contributed THB 43,073 to Home of Praise for a new roof
• The Primary School donated THB 140,000 to Children of the Forest to build two new classrooms and supplies
• Cubecare donated a total of THB 58,000 to improve education for students in Thailand
• STOP raised over THB 22,000 to support victims of human tra cking at Daughters Rising in Northern Thailand
• WeHearU raised over THB 10,000 to help support children studying at the Thai Deaf Foundation
Organisational Donations
The Bangkok Patana School Foundation board provides nancial donations to support organisations throughout the country. One of the primary objectives of the Foundation is to contribute to the well-being of and to provide support for the community.
Bangkok Patana School and Bangkok Patana School Foundation makes annual donations of other assets to government authorities, schools and charitable organisations which support underprivileged children as well as the local community. These used assets include educational materials, textbooks, furniture and ttings, sports equipment, musical instruments which are in good condition, unclaimed student belongings from Lost and Found Property which school collect each term and so on. Donations went to Grapoengdeng - Urban Neighbors of Hope, Solar Village in Chiang Mai, Wat Tham Tako Phutthasopa, among many others.
Throughout the years, we have engaged in various events and initiatives organised by a large number of entities, including government bodies, schools, and organisations. Notable collaborators include the Ministry of Public Health, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Bangna District, Royal Thai Police entities such as the Central Investigation Bureau, Immigration Bureau, Border Patrol Police, Metropolitan Police Division 5 and Bangna Police Administration Audit Committees. Additionally, we have partnered with institutions such as Pongploy Temple and Novices School, Bangna Youth Club, The Department of Social Development and Welfare, Reserves Training Center (Ror Dor), Ministry of Education and numerous others.
PARENT TEACHER GROUP (PTG)
The PTG plays an integral role in nurturing a link between the community and the organisation. Its purpose is to promote and assist the development of the school, to advance its interests and to foster the goodwill of parents, sta and students. PTG membership is automatically held by any parent or guardian with a child/children attending Bangkok Patana School and any sta member.
In 2023/24, the PTG ran the full calendar of annual events. These events included the PTG Big Night Out, Newcomers’ Co ee Mornings, International Day, Volunteers’ Thank You Breakfast, supporting at the Christmas Concert, Fun Day and co ee mornings for every Year group.
PTG Committee 2023/24
Chairperson: Safy Rizk
Vice Chair and Cross Campus: Manassanant (Pao) Tantiprasongchai
Treasurer: Rapeepan (Pook) Sapayanon
Secretary: Chris Huang
Thai Liaison: Soreda (So) Ratchadaporn Parinyanusorn
Communications Coordinator: Karina Chattlani
Tiger Shop Manager: Safy Rizk
Events Coordinator: Anchal Pathela
Secondary Parent Represenatative: Sharan Hora
Primary Parent Representative: Apollo Chansrichawla
This was in addition to the full timetable of weekly parent activities they o er such as Thai class, English class, Yoga, Cycling, Golf, Running club, Badminton. The list goes on!
Newly introduced this year was The Quiz Night which was a fun- lled evening with both parents and teachers. The Garage Sale also took place in June and celebrated the end of the Academic year with parents, sta and students.
The PTG funds most of its activities through income from the Tiger Shop, Fun Day, Christmas Concert and other smaller activities.
The Tiger Shop is a vibrant spot in the school; aside from selling spirit gear, it also o ers seasonal items for occasions such as Loy Krathong, Songkran and Christmas. The Tiger Shop also runs a programme where Secondary students get hands-on experience working in a retail environment, designing products and rolling out marketing promotions as part of their Community Engagement Activities.
Thank you to the PTG volunteers for donating their time and enriching our community.
Newcomers Representative: Chris Chan Ebrahim
THANK YOU
Our community take active roles in the stewardship of this organisation. We would like to thank you for your dedication and suport of our constant endeavor to make Bangkok Patana School the best it can be.
