Patana News Volume 24 Issue 22

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PATANA NEWS

Friday 18th February 2022

Happy House Quiz!

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By Lorna Conroy

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Battle of Bangkok The Primates of Thailand Students Speak Technology Tips Term 3 Invoices Music in the Primary School

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Happy House Quiz!

Lorna Conroy, Secondary Assistant Principal

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s we reach the halfway point in the third academic year to be disrupted by the COVID pandemic, I’ve been reflecting further on the impact it has had on our students here at Bangkok Patana: the IB exams are fast approaching for a Year 13 cohort who didn’t sit formal exams in Year 11; the (I)GCSE exams are on the horizon for a cohort whose last ‘normal’ year was Year 8, and none of the Key Stage 3 students have experienced a ‘normal’ year in Secondary. In addition, the last Key Stage 3 dance feels like a very long time ago, not to mention Fun Day or the Ploenchit Fair. When viewed through this lens it is remarkable that so many students have coped as well as they have.

One positive is that our students have developed new skills throughout this time. They have had to adapt to an ever-changing environment, learn to cope with uncertainty, develop skills needed for online learning, build their resilience, and support each other.

Here’s a little taster of the questions: 1. The artist Kandinsky is considered the first for which type of art?

One aspect of school life that I think we are all missing is a) Impressionist the large-scale community events. I’m already looking forb) Abstract ward to seeing how Santa will arrive at the next (hopefully c) Surrealist this year) Christmas assembly. These large-scale events are d) Figurative so important for a school community. They create a sense of belonging, a coming together, a break from academic 2. Based on their brand value, which company is currently the study, as well as being enjoyable and entertaining. All so most valuable in the world? a) AT&T important. b) Apple Throughout the COVID pandemic, the Heads of House c) Amazon have been determined not to ‘cancel’ House events. These d) Alphabet too are so important for well-being and to create a sense of belonging. Year groups competed in a virtual Olympics 3. How many primitive data types does Java have? a) 6 during the school’s closure and since the school reopened, b) 7 the Year group inter-house sports events have resumed.

However there hadn’t been a whole Secondary event for a c) 8 long time - until last week when the House Quiz took place. d) 9 In its old format, the House Quiz took place over four venues with students competing in specialist areas or being part of the audience. This year, it took place in 56 different venues with every single student in Secondary taking part.

The event began with the latest episode of House TV where Ms Glanowski, the Head of Phuket House (the reigning house champions), introduced the quiz. She was then joined by the other Heads of House to explain the format.

The students then competed in an online quiz with questions provided by each of the subject areas in the school.

4. Which of the countries below ranked number 1 in the Human Development Index for 2020? a) Ireland b) Sweden c) Norway d) Switzerland 5. Which type of DNA is only inherited directly from your mother? a) Nuclear DNA b) Chloroplast DNA c) Mitochondria DNA d) Plasmid DNA Answers: b,c,c,c,c

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Following the online quiz, all students then participated in six paper-based rounds; here they got the opportunity to show their knowledge of Harry Potter and to identify superheroes from their alter egos. By far the most challenging round was dingbats, where groups of students were puzzling over the clues and were so determined not to give up until they had worked them all out.

well as the long-term skills you can gain both individually and collectively from taking part in the House Events.

PHUKET Prin: The House system gives us the chance to bring out our competitive side. Ever since we set foot into Secondary School, there has been a rivalry between all the Houses and the excitement of not knowing who will be the winner The scores from each round were totalled and it was that year motivates one another to work together and acSamui that came out on top, with Chang in second, Lanta complish the same goals. in third and Phuket in fourth.

Hugo: The House system fosters healthy competition beAs the Assistant Principal for Student Welfare, my priority tween all students. Events such as the annual Sports Day, was for every student in the Secondary School to be able House Quiz and musical events encourage inclusivity and to take part simultaneously. Every student could contribute allows fellow students to shine in their areas of strengths. and feel a sense of true belonging, not just to their friendship group or class group, Year group or even their House, but Stuti: Another thing about the House quiz was that everyto something much bigger - The Patana Secondary School body could work together to answer the questions and it community. I asked the House Captains what the House meant you could help your friends or classmates to answer System means to them. Here are their replies: the questions and hopefully get them right. Also, you could make new friends and let loose with your friends and classCHANG mates. I enjoyed working with my friends and having fun.

Giles: The house system is an amalgamation of all things It made me feel great working together with my friends exciting and cooperative in the school. With events of all and classmates but still trying to use my brain to answer the kinds ranging from the House quiz, to House music and questions and get them right! It also gave other people the drama, to the more traditional athletics, there is always an opportunity to show their talents on some subjects. opportunity for engagement in a rewarding and supportive Katherine: The best part about the House quiz was how environment. everyone was participating. It was a nice way for everyone Evelyn: I believe that the best thing about our school’s to compete and build teamwork qualities. Being a part of House system is it unites students of all ages, from Year 7 to a House and competing with others is a good way to exYear 13, in fun and friendly competition. Each House event ercise necessary qualities, like leadership. It is also a fun provides excellent opportunities for students to develop key activity to do, as a little break from school to let loose with skills such as teamwork and perseverance, whilst also al- your friends, while still being school related. It means a lot to many people to be a part of a group of people, and to lowing students to enjoy themselves in exciting activities. work together, and having House competitions like these is LANTA a fun way to keep House spirit.

Hubert: Personally, I believe that the house system allows us to unite as a whole throughout a range of different SAMUI activities that encourage students to demonstrate their key Tatiana: The House system allows the students to cooperleadership and critical thinking skills. It also raises the overall ate and interact with one another with a bit of competitivespirit and stimulates friendly competition during events like ness and love. the house quiz and athletics which compliments really well Shannen: I think the House system is a great way for with developing students into risk takers and communicastudents from different year groups who otherwise don’t tors. have many chances to interact, to unite over team events. It Meja: To me the House system acts as a way to bring brings a stronger sense of school spirit. Also, the variety of people together from all different years in a way that is en- House events offered makes it so that each student can do gaging and allows us all to enjoy some friendly competi- something they enjoy- whether that is sports, games quizzes tion. Personally, what I enjoy the most about being a part of or points in class. the House System is the connections that can be formed as 18/02/2022

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Farewell Varsity Tennis Players Dan Ahl, Cross Campus Head Tennis Coach

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he Varsity Tennis team hosted this year’s SEASAC substitute event, aptly named the Battle of Bangkok, or BOB for short. The event saw NIST Falcons, ISB Panthers and Harrow Lions playing in a round-robin event. The Girls’ team came flying out of the blocks to defeat pre-tournament favourites NIST 4-1 in their opening match and never looked back, further defeating Harrow and ISB by identical scores. Pin, Aim and Raichah dominated the singles and Pammy, Tatiana, Pam, Aya and Pip combined well in the doubles using tactical strategies they had all worked hard on in practice to always be one step ahead. This was a fitting end to the season and the winners trophy was proudly received by team captain Pammy.

The boys had a more relaxed start, comfortably beating NIST 5-0 before a tighter encounter with Harrow ended up 4-1 in our favour. The final match will long live in the memory for not only the players, but also coaches and spectators who witnessed the drama unfold. With wins from Rainer at Singles 2 and Lookkid at Singles 3, but a loss at Doubles 2, the boys led 2-1 with the remaining two matches leveled at one-set-all and playing a super tiebreak (this tiebreak is first to 10 points, which is played as the third set). Although Mark Nielsen at Singles 1 took an early lead, he couldn’t press home the advantage and lost 6-10 leaving Mark Chan and Vutichart (Mapp) Buranasiri at Doubles 1 in the decider, which couldn’t have been more dramatic.

The boys saved three match points and had two of their own before succumbing 15-13 in a titanic battle. Although the disappointment was shared by all, the boys congratulated ISB on their win and demonstrated their respect for the sport.

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As with all Varsity Teams, there are many who are graduating this year. In this particular cohort, five students have been involved in school teams and have played in many FOBISIA, BISAC and SEASAC events since they were in the Primary School. To Pammy, Tatiana, Mark C, Mark N and Nis - you should be proud of all you have achieved, not only on the tennis court, but also with your leadership and support to the younger students who have joined the teams. We wish you every success!

TEAMS: Girls’ Team: Pammy Leenabanchong (Captain), Tatiana Blanco, Aya Noble, Pin Manavutiveth, Pam Phanratanamongkol, Aim Wanglee, Raichah de Sousa-Huynen, Pip Kaocharern Boys’ Team: Mark Chan (Captain), Mark Nielsen, Nisal Liyanage, Vutichart (Mapp) Buranasiri, Andrew Watcharananan, Lookkid Sinchalong, Rainer Schestak and Al Limvatanayingyong.

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Pammy and Tatiana - Left: 2015 Brunei FOBISIA and Right: 2022 Battle of Bangkok

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Battle of Bangkok Rich Molloy, Cross Campus Head of Sports

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he Battle of Bangkok turned out to be a brilliant day of sport, allowing many of our Varsity students to finish their sports career on a high against other top schools in Bangkok. The results were fantastic: our Varsity Girls’ Tennis were victorious in impressive fashion with the Varsity Boys’ Rugby following suit, going unbeaten throughout the tournament. Both Basketball teams, plus the Girls’ Touch team and Boys’ Tennis team, came back to Bangkok Patana with well-earned silver medals – some missing out on gold by a matter of just one point!

This is where sport supports students in an invisible way, teaching these young adults lessons that will help them grow as people.

Sport forces them to confront adversity, keep moving forward and aim to continuously improve – Resilience.

Resilience is a learned behaviour that grows on the back of specific lessons and examples - ones that teach students to handle stress, understand rejection (and it not being personal), and view setbacks as a mere bump in the road. For all the disappointment the students faced at finishing second, what happens next is key. How do they show their feelings and how do they make the most of these final sporting moments with their teammates? What I was lucky enough to see at the Tennis tournaments were players thanking their parents, thanking their coaches, taking photos with their teammates, and politely congratulating the opposition for such an incredible tournament. The Year 13 students, who have been with the programme for so many years, were humble and showed the true outcomes of balancing academics and sport- being great young people who can manage their emotions when things don’t go their way, as well as when they do.

Friday was a fitting conclusion for so many of our Year 13s who have missed precious

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sporting opportunities during COVID and craved the chance to compete this year. Our final group of Year 13s will be back in action in Season 3 when they take part in Softball, Badminton and Track and Field. Well done to everyone who trialled this week!

As our SEASAC replacement event, the Battle of Bangkok provided an opportunity for the Varsity Teams to take on the best from around the city. This year, we were lucky enough to receive an invite for our JV Girls’ Touch team to also take part.

A daunting prospect, not only facing our own Varsity team, but to also take on other Varsity Teams, made for a lot of excitement and trepidation. Our Girls’ Touch team joined the event with much less experience and game time under their belt, but equipped themselves supremely well in the early games against the ISB powerhouse team, as well as our own Varsity team. The speed of play and variety of set moves were a challenge to counter, but the girls didn’t stop running and put in solid showings in these tough early rounds. The key game was always going to be against the NIST Varsity team in the final round. As a group of players, they learned their lessons on the biggest stage and put in an unbelievable performance to secure a 4:2 win and a bronze medal! Using the tournament as a stepping stone for next year and also a chance to learn, the girls stepped up immeasurably and made the most of their chance! A big thank you to Mrs McGuire who ran the show from the touchline!

A big well done also must go to the Boys’ Rugby ‘B’ Team who toppled a number of A teams to also win a bronze medal in the Boys’ Competition!

The future of the oval ball at Bangkok Patana is certainly looking good.

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Goo Tig igeerrss!

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Dance Academy

Vallary Lokre, Cross Campus Head Dance Coach

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ecently, dancers from The Dance Academy had the opportunity to perform in front of a large and wonderful audience. There were four groups that performed, including the Varsity Dance Team, Under 11 Dance Team, Daze, and a small group from Dance PE!

We are glad to be able to do what we love the most performing in real life!!! This event was a huge reminder that community is so important for artists and performers.

The Dance Academy is now gearing up for their next big event - the Bangkok Patana Dance Fest!

Varsity Girls’ Basketball Janelle Lourdes de la Cruz, 13T

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his Varsity season has been truly something special as we underwent our first-ever BMAC (Bangkok Metropolitan Athletic Conference) and Bangkok Battle.

In both tournaments, the team demonstrated tremendous team spirit and teamwork, which rewarded us greatly. At BMAC, our hard work and dedication paid off as we left NIST as Champions. During the Battle of Bangkok tournament, we brought the same energy and enthusiasm to the court, however, we narrowly lost our

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last game and went home with the silver. Despite this, our season ended with the team medalling in both competitions and a lot of laughs, memories and inside jokes to take home.

I’d like to thank Coach JJ and Coach Bim for their support and coaching throughout the season. As a Senior, this season and the team have become one of my favourites of all time. Thank you to all who have contributed to this amazing season. Go Tigers!

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Patana Participates!

Achievements from Our Community:

Have a story to share? Send your information & photos to stml@patana.ac.th Rod Fountain, Patana Parent and History Teacher

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ound Two of the Thai National BMX Championship took place last weekend at the Chainat track.

Just like in Round One, Bangkok Patana History Teacher, Rod Fountain, was there to compete for L&D Racing, as were Nico Lovegrove, 7M and Frank Myers, 7D, Freddy Minchin, 8S and Edward Smith, 11T. Since the last race, a lot of the track had been resurfaced with light gravel, but a storm the night before Saturday’s race meant a delayed start as the officials tried to put the gravel back where it should be! This in turn meant the temperature was rising, as were the nerves. Eventually the heats, or motos, began and the L&D Racing riders lined up for their gate-starts.

Nico, Frank and Freddy raced brilliantly in all three heats. Their first podiums won’t be coming for a few seasons of racing yet because they race in the most popular age categories and many of their competition have been racing since they were 5 years old.

the leaders is shrinking visibly each race. With eight riders sprinting out of a gate downhill towards jumps and banked turns (berms), crashes are the norm in BMX and they have often decided the outcome of races at all levels. Part of the skill of a BMX racer is to avoid getting tangled up in someone else’s crash and in his second moto, Nico did just that to come home in 6th place.

Far from avoiding crashes, Rod had two of his own, which meant he didn’t make the final and will be hobbling around school for the next few weeks! L&D Racing’s podium hopes therefore rested on Ed Smith’s shoulders in the ‘Supercross’ class (26” wheels as opposed to the 20” wheels). This was actually Ed’s first race after a mixup with the race schedule in Round One, but it was worth the wait! Keeping his nerves in check, Ed’s clean, clinical style, combined with that all-important element of speed, saw him come home in 2nd place in his very first race.

Like the rest of the team, Ed has worked so hard to make himself a contender and this will be the first of many trips to the podium. There’s a month to wait until the next round, which will give Rod time to heal and the lads time to delve ever deeper into what it takes to win.

However, if trophies for spirit were given out these boys would be bringing home gold. For the past year they’ve been visiting tracks every weekend and working on the innumerable skills that must come together in order to If you want to follow the team on this wild ride go to race BMX well. It’s showing on the track as the gap to https://www.facebook.com/pedalsreadygo/

PATANA POETRY COMPETITION The wilderness is more important now than ever.

Can you write a poem that celebrates the earth’s rich and diverse wild places?

Your entry does not have to be autobiographical, and the persona could be anything from a human, to an animal to a tree or a nation! It is the quality of the poetry that counts.

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THE WINNER GETS THEIR NAME ENGRAVED ON A SHIELD AND THE 2022 TROPHY. 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD PLACE WINNERS ALL RECEIVE BOOK TOKENS. NOTE: THE COMPETITION IS ONLY OPEN FOR STUDENTS IN YEARS 7 - 13

SEND ALL POEMS TO KASL@PATANA.AC.TH DEADLINE: 16TH MARCH

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Wildlife Spotting with Coke The Primates of Thailand Alexander Coke Smith IV, Secondary Environmental Sciences Leader

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his week’s column will highlight Thailand’s wealth of Primates. Anyone who knows me, knows I am truly an avid primate watcher with over 171 species and subspecies of primates seen in the wild in dozens of countries, ranking me #5 in the world for primates seen in the wild.

So naturally, my goal has been to document all of Thailand’s primates in their natural habitat. I wish I could say I have achieved this goal but sadly I am still shy by two species – Siamang (found only in Thailand’s deep south – I’ve heard them many times and been within meters of family groups but have yet to actually have my eyes on them!). Secondly, the mythical Tenasserim Langurs – mythical in the sense that no one has seen them in decades and we are not sure they still exist within Thailand….I would LOVE to see and photograph these!

The below is a list of the rest of Thailand’s primates and where to try to see them!

THE MACAQUES – Hard to believe, but those pesky temple monkeys that are great beggars and mischievous little thieves, are actually represented by SIX different species!

•Long-tailed Macaque (Macaca fascicularis) – very common and can be easily seen in southern Bangkok, Pattaya, Samut Prakan and virtually any

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place with mangroves or temples near forested areas.

•Northern Pig-tailed Macaque (Macaca leonina) – very easy to see in Khao Yai where ever humans are, especially the campgrounds.

•Southern Pig-tailed Macaque (Macaca nemistrina) – increasingly rare in Thailand. Often seen on the backs of trucks in the deep south of Thailand as they are often employed as coconut pickers. I’ve seen in the wild in Hala Bala Wildlife Sanctuary.

•Stump-tailed Macaque (Macaca arctoides) – about a 50/50 chance of seeing them along the road to Bang Krang Camp in Kaeng Krachan and Pala-U Waterfalls.

•Rhesus Macaque (Macaca mulatta) – a very rare primate in Thailand that can be seen with effort in Phu Kieo Wildlife Sanctuary in Chaiyaphum province and Wat Phra Phuttabat Pha Ruea in Chiang Rai. •Assamese Macaque (Macaca assamensis) – Very rare primate species in Thailand and only remnant populations still persist, the easiest of which is at the Tham Rod Bureau of Monks in Phitsanulok Province.

LANGURS – Those graceful arboreal primates •Spectacled (Dusky) Langur (Trachypithecus ob-

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scurus) – very common and easy to see in Kaeng Krachan National Park (Bang Krang Camp).

•Indochinese Grey Langur (Trachypithecus crepusculus) – spectacular langur species that is often very difficult to see. Wat Tham Pha Pu in Loei province has a remnant group that is easy to view.

•White-thighed Langur (Surili) (Presbytis siamensis) – Hala Bala Wildlife Sanctuary is the only place to see this inside of Thailand and it is very difficult to see there!

•Germain’s Langur (Trachypithecus germaini) – Best seen in Sai Kaew Beach in Sattahip. Koh Chang has a good population too.

•Robinson’s Langur (Presbytis robinsoni) – Thailand’s newest primate species. Found with some effort in Phanoen Thung, Kaeng Krachan.

GIBBONS – Those awesome singing primates!

•White-handed Gibbon (Lar) (Hylobates lar) – very easy to hear and see in Khao Yai and Kaeng Krachan National Parks.

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•Pileated Gibbon (Hylobates pileatus) – easy to hear but very difficult to see at Khao Yai. Pang Sida NP also has a good population.

•Agile Gibbon (Hylobates agilis) – easy to hear and reasonably viewable at Hala Bala Wildlife Sanctuary in the deep south of Thailand.

LORISES! – Those cute nocturnal Primates!

•Sunda Slow Loris (Nycticebus coucang) – very common and with effort can be seen throughout forest areas of Southern Thailand.

•Bengal Slow Loris (Nycticebus bengalensis) – very common and seen in Kaeng Krachan area – inside and outside the park in forested areas.

If you would like any additional information about where and how to view Thailand’s amazing primates, please feel free to contact me (cosm@patana.ac.th). I am hoping to offer primate tours in 2023 if the COVID situation relaxes a bit more!

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STUDENTS SPEAK:

The Scariest Dream Hui Ying (Ying Ying) Han, 5G

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t was midnight and I was having a hard time sleeping, so I turned on the lights and decided to read. Somewhere in between, my body gave in, and I finally fell fast asleep. Little did I know, I was not getting the restful sleep I needed…

As soon as I arrived in my dreamland, I opened my eyes to a lush, blooming forest filled with butterflies and sunlight streamed inside. The grass was soft, the trees swayed side to side and the birds chirped a lovely song. I felt safe, warm, and happy inside the welcoming forest. Feeling adventurous, I closed my eyes and let the gentle breeze carry me deep into the forest.

As soon as I smelt the air, I knew something was off. I opened my eyes and spun around, finding thousands of pieces of rubble, burnt trees and no one around me. Then the hairs on my back stood up just as a hand behind me reached out and pulled me into a void before I could even scream.

I stood up finding myself standing in a world of optical illusions! At the end was a door, my head went dizzy from the excitment. I closed my eyes and trusted myself to walk without confusing myself. One, two, three, four… As each step passed,

Persuasive Writing Dear Year 4 Leaders,

Students should be able to wear home clothes when it is Smile Day for these reasons: 1. Soft home clothes are comfortable and will make it easier to enjoy the activities the teachers have planned for us.

2. Our clothes represent our styles and personalities, and will make the majority of Year 4 happy. We want to try to give students what they want.

3. As a school that celebrates diversity, it would be great to have the vast palette of colours and styles of our own clothes.

4. All of the students will feel happy that we got to

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I felt more confident and soon I was walking at a fast pace. Soon enough, I felt a wall in front of me and opened my eyes to see the door! As soon as I opened the door, a figure pushed me in…

Warily, I opened my eyes to find myself on a train. I smiled happily, nothing bad could happen on a train! I was safe at last. While surveying the scene and I noticed an old woman beckoning me over. I looked at her questioningly and she nodded as if to say she meant me. I walked over and she beamed at me, “Would you be a dear and fetch me a glass of water?” I nodded politely and went to get her a glass of water. After returning, she told me gratefully, “Thank you! Now, come outside with me, I have a little something for you…” Obeying her orders, I followed her outside and I saw an odd look had crept onto the old woman’s face. Then she smiled at me, a sort of evil smile, and pushed me off the train.

I woke up panting and sweating on my bed. I checked my alarm, 6:25 and I took a moment to process the horrors I had just witnessed. Then it struck me...

I WAS LATE FOR SCHOOL!

donate for smile operations, so we should express our happiness in our clothes!

Home clothes will give Smile Day the title of one of the most colourful celebratory days in Bangkok Patana. As student councillors, we think it will make smile day an even better experience for students and their teachers if we let students wear their own clothes.

We hope teachers can also make an effort to wear bright clothes as well, so the students and teachers could maximise the level of enjoyment! Please think about our suggestion.

Kind Regards, Audrey Lim and Ryo Fox Year 4D Student Councillors

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#210: What Parents Need to Know About WINK W

ink is a messaging app which allows children to connect and communicate with other users. In a similar style to Tinder, Wink uses the swipe method for browsing profiles and accepting or declining them. Once two users have accepted each other by swiping on each other’s profile, they can then communicate and play games online together. The fact that Wink allows children to share photos, personal information and their location with other users has caused significant concern.

In the guide, you’ll find tips on a number of potential risks such as grooming, cyberbullying and inappropriate content.

Have a safe half-term break.

Brian Taylor Assistant Principal, Campus Curriculum Technology Integration

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Desert Island Discs With Julie McGlynn, Foundation Stage Teacher

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his column follows in the style of the famed BBC podcast which features a celebrity every week – here we feature our own Bangkok Patana celebrities! What eight songs, one luxury item and one book would you take with you if you were stuck on a desert island?

Today Foundation Stage Teacher, Julie McGlynn, is stuck on a desert island.

MS JULIE MCGLYNN, IF YOU WERE STUCK ON A DESERT ISLAND WHAT EIGHT PIECES OF MUSIC WOULD YOU WANT TO HAVE WITH YOU? The One I Love - R.E.M.

Don’t Speak - No Doubt

For What It’s Worth - Liam Gallagher

Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac

Suspicious Minds - Elvis Presley

I Am The Resurrection - The Stone Roses

9 to 5 - Dolly Parton

Disco 2000 - Pulp Click to listen to Ms Julie McGlynn’s playlist

PICK ONE LUXURY ITEM YOU WOULD WANT TO HAVE WITH YOU. THIS ITEM MUST BE INANIMATE AND OF NO USE IN ESCAPING THE ISLAND OR ALLOWING COMMUNICATION FROM OUTSIDE. Kindle WHICH ONE BOOK WOULD YOU WANT TO HAVE WITH YOU? Misery by Stephen King Catch the real Desert Island Discs on BBC. Now that you are stuck at home, what are you listening to? Have a list of your own? Let us know! Contact STML with your favourites.

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COMMUNITY

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angkok Community Theatre is starting their evening online play readings for the 2022 season on 1st February.

Since BCT is also staging live productions, we will try to hold two online play readings each month rather than weekly as we did in 2021. Each time we choose a new script and share it with the participants in advance. Then we get together and read the play aloud on Zoom, regularly switching up the roles so that everyone gets a chance to read, if they wish. Some BCT friends don't want to read; they just like to listen. That's okay, too.

These play readings are open to anyone who wants to join, ages 16+. Just email: RSVP@bangkokcommunitytheatre.com to get the link. It's free and a great way to meet some other people who enjoy live theatre and to practice your performing skills as well.. Please join us; tell your friends.

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On Tuesday, 1st March at 7:30pm (7:15 sign in), please join us to read the third play of 2022: American Buffalo by David Mamet.

ABOUT THE PLAY American Buffalo is a 1975 play by American playwright David Mamet which had its premiere in a showcase production at the Goodman Theatre, Chicago. After two more showcase productions it opened on Broadway in 1977.

Don, who owns the junk shop where the entire play takes place, has sold a buffalo nickel to a customer for $90 but now suspects it is worth considerably more. He and his young gofer, Bob (sometimes called Bobby), plan to steal the coin back. Bob has been keeping watch on the customer's house and reports that he has left for the weekend with a suitcase….

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