Patana News Volume 18 Issue 10

Patana

NEWS

Congratulations to our FOBISIA Tennis Team!

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

Letter from the Secondary Principal uring the final week of last half term we were fortunate to have a visitor to school working with us to ensure that we are up to date with the most important aspect of all in education – child safeguarding. This refers to ensuring that our students are safe from any physical or emotional threat to their wellbeing while they are part of the school community. A few months ago Matt Mills attended a presentation at a FOBISIA Senior Leaders meeting led

by Tim Gerrish OBE. Matt was so impressed that he invited Tim to Bangkok Patana to present to our whole staff during our Professional Development day and to meet with various key post holders throughout the week to discuss child safeguarding issues and the school’s policies and procedures. Tim also met with representative groups of students to listen to how they felt about child safeguarding at our school.

Tim’s background included over thirty years’ experience as a Scotland Yard detective including a period heading a high level UK child safeguarding programme. More recently he worked throughout our region supporting vulnerable children alongside national governments.

Now he works as a consultant for international schools and other organisations.

Child safeguarding must be at the absolute forefront of all that we do I worked with Tim on several occasions throughout the week and found him to be extremely engaging, rigorous and meticulous in his approach, a testament to all his years as a detective! His view is that child safeguarding must be at the absolute forefront of all that we do. He challenged us to

look again at our risk assessments for the great number of trips and visits that we run emphasising that there must be very clear reference to potential dangers that our students may face, however apparently small or unlikely. This would include potential threats from contact with the general public at airports while travelling to and from visits, at resorts and during leisure time as well as at the event itself such as an International Award expedition, sports tournament, Model United Conference or a Residential

Visit. I have to sign off on all our Secondary Risk Assessments for visits and so I was reassured to hear that Tim felt that overall we had good procedures. He also provided us with clear ways to enhance and strengthen what we do including working closely with, and if necessary offering support to, our outside service providers to ensure that they have stringent child safeguarding measures of their own.

Additionally Tim looked at our existing school-wide Child Protection Policy and challenged us to further raise its profile across not only academic staff but also with all of our

colleagues on the business side, with the parent community and all visitors to the school. This includes ideas as simple but powerful as having child safeguarding messages on the back of the Patana ID cards which everyone on campus must carry at all times. We were reminded to ensure that child safeguarding is specifically referred to as part of our recruitment process with all new staff to the school and also that our emphasis on its importance is very clear in the home page of the website.

Finally, I joined an extended workshop with school counsellors, Heads of Year and other pastoral leaders where Tim shared strategies on how as teachers we can deal with difficult and sensitive situations where students may disclose that they are victims of some kind of emotional or physical abuse. Teachers are important figures of trust and authority for young people and a high percentage of disclosures by them are made to teachers whom they feel they can talk to. Teachers therefore need to know how to effectively handle this responsibility.

We have just received an indepth report of his visit and will seek to act upon his main recommendations in the near future. Hopefully we will be able to maintain an ongoing relationship with him as we continue to work to keep child safeguarding in the forefront of all that we do at Bangkok Patana.

Good luck to all of our teams at SEASAC this week. I shall be cheering on the Tigers at NIST where we have strong Girls’ and Boys’ Volleyball and Football teams in action.

Have a great weekend, Mick Smith Principal, Secondary School

By Annie Keane, World Languages Teacher bout six years ago the community of Bangkok Patana joined with BNH Hospital in the Knit for the Needy project.

Since that time several people have asked when we are “doing it again”. The benefits are numerous: revival of a craft on the decline; the joy of creativity; the strengthening of hand-eye coordination; the relaxation of a repetitive action; the pleasure of joining in a community project; the introduction of a skill to the next generation; the unification

of the community through a common goal; and the undeniable contentment that come with giving. The giving here is time and skill rather than handing over a banknote. I approached my Church (Holy Redeemer, Ruam Rudee) and the Ladies Group there has assured me that the blankets will go to the poorest community they can find.

Materials and Equipment · Worsted yarn (U.S.)/Double Knit (UK)/8 ply (Aus), 100gm (3.5oz) in any combination of colours. Please use acrylic ra-

ther than wool as it will be easier to care for. · One pair knitting needles Method 35/36 stitches on 5 mm (8 US) needles (Try to make your stitches neither too loose nor too tight to help ensure uniform squares. This may vary slightly depending on your tension.)

Row 1: Knit.

Row 2: Knit.

Rows 1 and 2 form the 'garter' stitch knitting pattern for your square.

Continue knitting as per these two rows until your square is as long as it is wide.

To ensure your square is 20cm/8" either use a tape measure or form a triangle by folding one corner of your square over to meet the opposite corner as shown - if all sides are equal - then you have a square!

Cast off / bind off. Leave a 50 cm/20” tail (for sewing the squares together).

Helen Ford and I will be available to help/advise/cast on or off as required. We hope to be a visible presence in the Lounge from 7am and at lunchtime on Fridays.

Please do join us there if you can.

Please hand in squares by Friday 4th December to allow a week for sewing up. Blankets will be delivered to Holy Redeemer on Sunday 13th December.

If you can help in any other waysewing the squares together, for example, please contact me: anke@patana.ac.th or Helen: hefo@patana.ac.th.

By Dan Ahl, Head Tennis Coach ongratulations to our FOBISIA Tennis players who travelled to Brunei to compete in the FOBISIA Tennis Championships. The results were: Under 11 Girls Gem Ninsuvannakul - Runner Up Under 11 Boys Brett Kichodhan - Runner Up, Arin Tongdee - 4th, Tom Habanananda and Nond Phokasub - Plate Winners Under 13 Girls Pawinee (Balloon) Ruamrak - Champion, Clara Boucher - Runner Up, Pammy Leenabanchong - Plate Winner Under 13 Boys Mark Nielsen - 3rd, Joseph Oakeshott - Quarter Final Under 15 Girls Moniqa Nielsen - Plate Winner Under 15 Boys Jonah Tuggener - Runner Up, Mashu Furuta and Chayapat (Cue) Chinthammit - Plate Winners

THE ROAR Produced by the Athletics Council

Athlete of the week: Nina Chatuchinda Year: 13 Sport: Varsity Volleyball Position: Setter Sporting idol: Ronda Rousey After sport snack: Groovie smoothie Favorite Movie: Gladiator Best thing about SEASAC: Getting to travel with your teammates and coaches, its a whole other experience altogether Favorite SEASAC memory: Beating NIST and evening traditions on the last night Favourite song: HOTLINE BLING How long have you been playing this sport : 5-6 years

Upcoming Fixtures th

Friday 30 October Football – Boys’ Varsity SEASAC @NIST Football – Girls’ Varsity SEASAC @NIST Volleyball – Boys’ Varsity SEASAC @NIST Volleyball – Girls’ Varsity SEASAC @NIST Saturday 31st October Basketball – Girls’ U15A Away Basketball – Boys’ U13A Away Basketball – Girls’ U13A Away Basketball – Boys’ U11A Away Basketball – Boys’ U11B&C Away Basketball – Girls’ U11B&C Away Football – Boys’ Varsity SEASAC @NIST Football – Girls’ Varsity SEASAC @NIST Tennis – Girls’ U13A Away Volleyball – Boys’ Varsity SEASAC @NIST Volleyball – Girls’ Varsity SEASAC@NIST Sunday 1st November Basketball – Girls’ U11A Away Football – Boys’ Varsity SEASAC @NIST Football – Girls’ Varsity SEASAC @NIST Volleyball – Boys’ Varsity SEASAC @NIST Volleyball – Girls’ Varsity SEASAC @NIST Volleyball – Boys’ JV Away Volleyball – Girls’ JV Away

Welcome to Season 2 Try Outs in November Monday 2nd, Tuesday 3rd & Wednesday 4th Varsity and JV Girls’ Basketball - SPH (Mon), FHC (Tues, Wed)

Varsity and JV Boys’ Basketball - FHC (Mon) SPH (Tues, Wed)

Monday 2nd & Wednesday 4th Varsity & JV Girls’ Touch - Pitch 3 Varsity & JV Rugby - Pitch 1 and 2 Tuesday 3rd & Thursday 5th Varsity Climbing Team - SPH U13 Girls’ Football - Pitch 2 U15 Girls’ & Boys’ Football - Pitch 1 and 3 Monday 2nd & Thursday 5th U13 & U15 Badminton - SPH U13 Boys’ Football - Pitch 4 Mon 2nd, Tues 3rd and Thurs 5th 3.45pm to 5:30pm Varsity Boys’ and Girls’ Tennis - Tennis Centre Pre-Season will start the week of 9th November with all Block 2 ECAs.

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By Mike Balo, Assistant Principal Extra-curriculuar Activities and Sports ry outs for Season 2 go from Monday 2nd November to Thursday 5th November 2015. All try outs run 2.30pm – 4.30pm, apart from Tennis that will run from 3.45pm – 5.30pm. Students should attend ALL sessions unless involved in music. Transport has been arranged for those who signed up for trials via the ECA sign ups.

Pre-season Volleyball

Thai Coaches

Monday and Wednesday

Sports Hall 3

Pre-season Varsity Badminton

Thai Coaches

Thursday

SHP 3

BSS Coaches

Tuesday & Thursday

Pitch 3 - 4

For the Love Coaches

Tuesday & Thursday

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2 Teams Boys and Girls Under 13/Under 15 Football

Only for students who do not make the first team (must attend trials) 2nd Teams Boys and Girls U17/U19 Basketball Only for students who do not make the first team (must attend trials)

On Saturday at Bangkok Patana School, the following teams compete: On Sunday we have: Under 13 Boys' Tennis Junior Varsity Boys' Football Under 15 Boys' Basketball Under 15 Girls' Touch Junior Varsity Girls' Football Under 15 Boys' Rugby

Upcoming University Visits University/College

Representative Location

Study medicine in Australia Northwest Missouri State University Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University University of Victoria University College London

Dr. Cleo Samudzi KJ Lauren Stamhuis Anna Henley

Date / Time

Yada Bldg., 3rd fl., Silom (BTS

31st Oct, 1.00pm

2nd Floor Senior Studies 2nd Floor Senior Studies 2nd floor Senior Studies 2nd floor Senior Studies

6th Nov, 12.00pm 6th Nov, 12.00pm 9th Nov, 9.15am 10th Nov, 12.15pm

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

By Sineenat (Oil) Khongyoo, Nutritionist s part of a healthy balanced diet, you should eat fewer foods and drinks that are high in sugar. Sugary foods and drinks can contribute to tooth decay, obesity and other metabolic disorders.

All sugars are carbohydrates found naturally in most foods. Their main nutritional value is in providing energy. However, sugar is also added to lots of foods such as sweets, chocolate, cakes, some fizzy and juice drinks. Many drinks that contain added sugars also contain lots of calories, but may have few good nutrients.

The World Health Organisation recommends that sugar consumption should be no more than 10 % of total energy and less than 5% of total energy intake if possible.

Our school provides a small variety of drinks for sale in the Secondary Snack Bars, including some that contain a high percentage of sugars.

After discussions at the JSRC and SSRC and with the school Nutritionist and Senior Staff in Secondary, it has been decided that these drinks

should be removed from the Secondary Snack Bars and be replaced with other options that have a lower sugar content.

On nutrition labels it shows that some of the iced tea we currently sell has 23g of sugar and less than 5 % of total energy, but other teas contain sugar accounting for more than 5 % of total energy. We will still have some iced tea options at our Secondary Snack Bars, but only teas and drinks that contain sugar accounting for less than 5 % of total energy provided will be stocked in the Snack Bars in future.

Water is the best drink for our health. Your body is composed of about 60% water. Adequate consumption of water enables the production of bodily fluids that help with digestion, absorption, circulation, creation of saliva, transportation of nutrients, and maintenance of body temperature. Drinking water helps maintain the balance of body fluids, helps maintain normal bowel function and helps keep skin looking good.

Graphic from www.mass.gov

We suggest that you drink plenty of water every day and if you want to drink something else, try to choose low sugar drinks and have only one little bottle per day to keep your sugar intake not over the recommended daily intake. Remember to bring in your own water bottle to fill during the day at the water dispensers around school.

We will try to find other drinks that have sugar that is no more than 5% of total energy for sale in the Secondary Snack Bars. If you have any suggestions for drinks that you would like to see available and that meet with our recommendations, please pass them to your JSRC/SSRC representative.

More information can be found at these websites: NHS UK WHO Sugar Guideline WHO Factsheets

By Genevieve Ahl, Services Manager All students will return to their default bus home at 1.50/2.30pm from Monday 2nd – Friday 6th November. There will be NO 3.45pm buses home during this week. Some selective activities will be running and these people will be aware that their activity is continuing. If you are unsure please email the relevant ECA staff. For sports try outs, please see below.

If your child will not be using their normal school bus home on the day

of their 3-Way Conference, please ensure you email Transport to cancel their bus (transport@patana.ac.th).

Not cancelling transport home causes unnecessary delays for other transport users and inconvenience to many staff. To help with the many changes on these two days, please email any cancellations by Tuesday 3rd November. You help and cooperation is very much appreciated. : Monday 2nd - Thursday 5th November Students who have pre-signed up to attend the Secondary Sports try outs will automatically be put on a 4.30pm bus home. If you have not

signed up and wish to attend, please contact Transport to cancel your 2.30pm bus and request a 4.30pm bus. Any late requests for 4.30pm buses are subject to seat and route availability. Students who do not have a pre-booked 4.30pm bus will be required to be arrange private transportation home. : transport@patana.ac.th or phone: 02 785 2470.

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:___________

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

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