Patana News Volume 25 Issue 11

PATANA NEWS

Friday 4th November 2022 Volume 25 Issue 11

Inclusion - What does it Really Mean?

By Richard Kirtland

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Also in this issue...

Fun Run Awards!

Primary CAT Spotlight A Whale of a Good Time Transport Corner Lin Marsh - Visiting Artist Home Languages Books & Biscuits PTG DEIJ Workshop

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Inclusion - What Does it Really Mean?

Richard Kirtland, Primary Senior Teacher, Inclusion

DIVERSITY. EQUITY. EQUALITY. INCLUSION. . .

These are all terms that most of us are familiar with but do not fully understand. It might be suggested that I, the new Senior Teacher for Inclusion in the Primary School, should be an expert in all of them, but in truth I regularly struggle to understand precisely what they mean, too. Why? Because each of these concepts is incredibly complex, especially when discussed in relation to the experiences of young people engaged in a 21st Century international education. And the term ‘inclusion’ might be the most complex of all. . .

As an Inclusion Team we have strong confidence that by communicating well with parents, by collaborating with classroom teachers and delivering a variety of lessons together with them using a co-teaching model (which might need to be the focus of another article later in the year!), we are meeting the needs of a diverse student population on a day-to-day basis and at the same time preparing them with a comprehensive toolkit for life as a global citizen in the 21st Century.

DEFINING ‘INCLUSION’ IN ITS MOST GENERIC SENSE Well, as I’ve already said, the concept of ‘inclusion’ is incredibly complex and context-specific, so there’s only so much that can be said about it in a single, short article. Therefore, please do forgive the rather broad brushstrokes I’ll be using from hereon in.

A popular dictionary definition might tell you that it’s something aligned to empowering individuals by appreciating and respecting what makes them different; for example, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation or ethic group. But in terms of education, and our school in particular, ‘inclusion’ means something more. As well as an ideological concept woven into our mission and vision, it’s a living, breathing strategy and system that permeates all levels of the Primary School.

Here at Bangkok Patana, we are incredibly fortunate to have a team of highly qualified, experienced, motivated and exceptionally dedicated Inclusion specialists (26 in the Primary School alone) working across both the whole school. In Primary, the team is split across five interrelated areas, as illustrated in the graphic below: Does that mean we’re perfect? No. But it does mean we’re constantly communicating, collaborating, reflecting, adapting and learning, both in our ‘departments’ and in plain sight in the classrooms – and that’s what helps to make a tangible difference. Not only are we, as a teaching body, doing many of the right things in terms of providing a quality and inclusive academic and emotional education; we’re also leading by example.

A TOOLKIT FOR TOMORROW It’s fair to say that as teachers – and as parents – we’re

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attempting to prepare our children for jobs that don’t yet exist in a future we won’t fully understand. But as relevant as that statement might be and as revolutionary as it might sound, it has, in fact, always been the case. Educational institutions have always been in the business of teaching young people to think (for example, Plato’s Academy in Ancient Greece), or, at the very least, preparing them to contribute to the workforce of the future (think: any Victorian classroom!).

That, for me, sums up the spirit of educational inclusion perfectly.

THE KEY I’m not often at a loss for words, but that doesn’t stop me stealing the words of those who have said things better than I ever could. So, to round things off, here’s another one of my favourite quotes:

“While parents possess the original key to their offspring’s experience, teachers have a What’s different right now is that the future we’re prespare key. They, too, can open or close the paring them for will be far more demanding, diverse and minds and hearts of children.” unpredictable than at any point in human history. It will also be more inclusive (in theory). As a result, when our Haim Ginnot, Teacher, Child Psychology and children enter the ‘real world’, the ability to empathise Parent Educator with others, think critically and collaborate effectively will I couldn’t agree more. be absolutely essential. Therefore, it’s crucial that we to try and get inclusion right in the earliest stages of their life If all we ever managed to instill in our children at home – in schools – because when we do it’s not only those and at school was the importance of having an open who are under the ‘inclusion umbrella’ who benefit; we mind and the power of having an open heart, half of the help set up all our other students for social and profesconversation about inclusion wouldn’t even need to be sional success, too. had – and our children’s future would be in very safe hands.

THE MISSION AND VISION Our mission at Bangkok Patana is to ensure that all our students grow to their full potential as independent learners and our vision is that they go on to be global citizens and leaders who shape their world through independence, creativity, critical thinking and, above all, empathy.

In order to achieve that, we strive to allow every child equity of opportunity by providing an inclusive environment and education, one which has the ability to respond as fully as possible to a diverse spectrum of individual needs. We aim to remove academic and pastoral barriers so that each student can experience success in all aspects of learning enjoy a meaningful, appropriate, and challenging curriculum as well as feel fully included in all aspects of school life. We also recognise that each child has their own complex and valuable profile of characteristics, perspectives, assets and skills, and that they access their education in different ways.

Academic and educational psychologist William G. Spady brilliantly said: “All students can learn and succeed, but not all on the same day in the same way.”

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Congratulations to our Fun Run Award Winners!

These awards are given in addition to those awarded on the event date.

Top Key Stage 2 Male:

Thomas Wadsworth

5 km

Top Key Stage 2 Female:

Ally Pincock Jones Top Key Stage 3 Male:

Shaurya Lunia Top Key Stage 3 Female:

3 km

Sophia Grace Breidenstine Top Key Stage 2 Male:

Akin Suriyabhivadh Top Key Stage 2 Female: Plearn Devakula Na Ayudhya

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Thank You Again to Our Sponsors:

And a special thanks to Khun So, our Thai PTG Rep, who helped to make the event such a success!

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Producing the Patana Pod Cindy Adair, Cross Campus Assistant Principal, Continued Professional Learning

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id you know Bangkok Patana has a fully functioning sound studio where you can produce musical recordings as well as podcasts?

Each week, several students meet with Mr Martin Gadgil to participate in an ECA which teaches them to use the microphones, sound mixers and computer editing software to lay down music tracks and now a podcast! In association with the CPL team, the students

help to record and edit the audio for our monthly podcast – the Patana Pod. The Patana Pod features 20 – 30 minute interviews with our faculty, allowing you to get to know some of our dedicated and highly educated teachers, beyond what you might see when you pass them in the hallway, sit in their class or chat at a Parent Meeting. This is helping to bring our community closer together.

The Patana Pod is available via the Anchor App and Spotify. Give it a listen and subscribe here!

Our next episode will drop in late November featuring Primary Teacher and Leader Mr David Walton.

Spotlight on Teacher Learning Communities Cindy Adair, Cross Campus Assistant Principal, Continued Professional Learning

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his week we meet the team looking at differentiation. Members will investigate and develop structures to make tasks accessible to all learners so they can succeed at the required level. In the first TLC meeting earlier this term, teachers discussed their overall understanding of differentiation and how differentiation could be better used in their Key Stage 3 classes to enhance student learning. They put together a plan of action for the year going forward, which includes suggestions for

professional reading, attending webinars and peer observations of specific strategies. Over the course of the year, the TLC aims to explore questions such as ‘How can we develop appropriate sequences of learning tasks, without planning separately for different abilities?’, ‘What strategies can be used to match tasks to learners' needs and readiness?’ and ‘How can we use appropriate scaffolding in the classroom without students becoming reliant upon it?’

The teachers involved in this TLC are: Lisa Steciuk (Humanities), Laura Perry (Modern Foreign Languages) and Ross Corker (Arts)

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PRIMARY CAT SPOTLIGHT:

Children of the Forest

Christopher Perkins, Year 2 Teacher

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hildren of the Forest was established in 2005 and is a registered non-profit foundation based in Sangkhlaburi, an area close to the Thai – Myanmar border. They are nestled amongst a community of approximately 150,000 stateless refugees who have escaped from years of oppression in Myanmar. Significant numbers in the community were born in Thailand, but lacking Thai citizenship means their access to education, legal support and healthcare is denied. This makes the community highly vulnerable to all forms of exploitation, and children are an especially vulnerable group.

ment high schools and in some cases university, which in turn gives them the right to Thai citizenship. Hence, Children of the Forest are a vital foundation in breaking the repeating cycle of poverty that families find themselves born into.

Children of the Forest has provided education, healthcare, and residence to over 5,000 children in the last 10 years alone. Without these vital safety-nets in place, a significant number of these children would risk human trafficking, forced labour, and exploitation.

Bangkok Patana School has proudly supported Children of the Forest for over 10 years and continue to do Children of the Forest supports families (particularly so this academic year. We aim to provide not only fichildren and mothers) to break the repeating cycle of nancial support during our regular fundraising events, poverty. Their free school offers kindergarten and elebut also support through appeals, such as our Shoe Box mentary programmes for up to 250 children – resourcAppeal at Christmas time, which has been a particular ing them with educational supplies and a daily breakfast success and will be repeated this year. and lunch. Their preparatory education programmes enable children to eventually transition into the Thai education system. Additionally, Children of the Forest pro- Do please make contact with Children of the Forest and vide a child protection centre for abandoned, abused, support them if you can. or orphaned children. They also provide a mother’s refuge and healthcare clinic providing free healthcare Website / FaceBook Email: info@childrenoftheforest.org treatment for families.

Phone: +66 081 017 0014 Empowering children with an education gives them the vital opportunity to progress to local Thai Govern-

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A Whale of a Good Time!

Alexander (Coke) Smith, Science, Biology and Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS) Teacher Our day was exceptionally lucky. We caught sight of a family group fairly quickly – less than hour out to sea!

By the end of the day, we spotted and spent time with at least TEN different individuals, including a calf that was only days old and had not been seen before by any other group! We were very fortunate to have seen so many different behaviors ranging from breaching, lunge feeding, trap feeding as well as courtship, mating behavior and competitive aggression by bulls. What an amazing day it was! I am confident our team had a lifetime experience and came home with many stories for friends and family.

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t’s hard to believe it has been over two years since our Environmental Science (ESS) students have been able to get out into the actual environment and study nature in real time. Now that COVID seems to have run its course, we can now get outside far more often and learn about the natural world around us.

Last Friday, our Year 13 ESS students set sail to the northern Gulf of Thailand to spend time with and learn about our local whales, Baleanoptera edeni, also known as Eden’s Whales, and sometimes by their old name, Bryde’s Whales. This trip is an annual trip for our Year 13 ESS students and complements our syllabus by emphasising such topics as endangered species, trophic relationships (food pyramids and energy transfers), aquatic food production systems (mussel farming and marine fisheries), as well as aquatic mammal behavior and conservation.

These trips are led by regional experts in the cetacean and marine biology fields. Our trip was led by expert HERE ARE SOME THOUGHTS BY OUR STUDENT TRAVELERS: naturalist and cetacean biologist, Jirayu Ekkul from Wild “Watching the whales in their natural world and listenEncounter Thailand, as well as his team, which includes cetacean experts from various Thai universities. Our stu- ing to the ocean was extremely soothing.” Manisha, 13R dents were not only exposed to some amazing wildlife “It was an amazing experience that allowed us to obdisplays, they had access to our regions’ top experts as serve a marine species in great closeness with an expewell. rienced crew that allowed us to identify and highlight its characteristics.” Lax, 13P “Watching the whales in their natural habitat was a breath of fresh air.” Yewon, 13R “Whales are so cool! This was a memorable experience watching these large animals and seeing their capabilities such as being able to hold their breath for so long.” Kim, 13L

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The British Community in Thailand Foundation for the Needy (BCTFN) proudly presents

26 November 2022, 10 AM to 9 PM Bangkok Patana School Food and Drinks Meet Father Christmas Live Entertainment!

Children’s Games and Rides Raffles and Shopping

Scan and Save 15% on Early Bird Tickets

Thank you to our Fair Partners

Adults THB 300 | Children under 12 years THB 150 *All proceeds to BCTFN Thai Charities

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Transport Corner END OF BLOCK A ECAS Today is the last day of ECAs for Block A. From 7th until 18th November we will only have 2.30pm and 4.30pm buses. Selective Sports, Dutch, Singapore Mandarin, Thai ETP (Years 7-9) and some Secondary Drama/Music ECAs will run this week, as well as Sports Tryouts. If you are unsure if your ECA activity is running please contact the ECA teacher. All students not involved in the ECAs above will be put on their normal 2.30pm bus home.

SEASON 2 SPORT TRYOUTS Secondary students who plan to tryout for Season 2 Sports should have signed up to do so already. If you have not signed up, please remember to inform Transport to cancel or change your bus on the day you will attend a Tryout. Please note that limited 4.30pm buses will be running and late requests are subject to route and seat availability only.

ECAS BLOCK B Transport will be amended according to each students’ confirmed ECA selections. Please ensure that you are aware of what ECAs your children will attend for Block B, which will commence on Monday 21st November. Note that any activity that finishes after 4.30pm will require private transport arrangements home. If you make any late changes to Block B ECAs, please ensure that you inform the Transport office.

YEAR 9 STUDENTS All Transport has been cancelled for the week of 7th – 11th November.

YEAR 11 AND 13 TRIAL EXAMS Normal Transport service to and from school will operate.

Please request any Transport changes in advance. Note that not all requests can be accommodated due to limited bus routes for the week of 7th – 11th November. All requests are subject to route and seat availability.

SECONDARY RESIDENTIAL Please plan ahead and inform Transport if you know you will bring your child to school on the morning of departure of your child’s Secondary Residential beginning Monday 7th November. Transport on Monday 7th November will run as normal for Secondary students. Please help to avoid unnecessary delays to other bus users by cancelling the bus for your child and also for any siblings if applicable.

All afternoon transport home on Friday 11th November has been cancelled. If you would like your child to take the bus home on this day please ensure that you inform Transport in advance.

PRIMARY STUDENTS Transport for Primary students will run at the normal times in the morning and afternoon for the week of 7th - 11th November, except Thursday 10th November. Please inform your child/ren that the combination of students on the bus and the afternoon bus number may change during this week. You will not be notified unless it affects your bus pick up time. Students will be informed at the car park if their bus number changes in the afternoon. Please remind students that if they are unsure about their bus, all they need to do is ask a member of the Transport Staff at the car park for assistance.

PARENT-TEACHER MEETINGS AND THREE-WAY CONFERENCES There will be no school buses running to or from school for Nursery – Year 6 students on Thursday 10th November. You will need to bring your child/ren to school and take them home again after their conference.

For any further questions, please contact the Transport Department directly at: transport @patana.ac.th or by phone at 02-785-2470.

APEC 2022 As of Friday 4th November, school will remain open on 16th, 17th and 18th November. This is subject to Government Mandates. We will notify parents by email and other regular school channels if school must close.

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The Change - Short Story, Part 1 Aarushi Zariye and Ying Ying Han, 6B

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t was the best of times. It was the age of wisdom, the epoch of belief, the season of light, and the spring of hope. We had everything before us, but now it’s all gone.

It’s all vanished.

Let’s rewind a bit. It all started on 7th April 2025. I was awoken from my slumber by my alarm. Screams and shouts filled the streets, it was total carnage. The roars on the street shot me like bullets. I didn’t know why it happened, I didn’t know how it happened, I didn’t know what had happened.

I just knew I had to try and fix it.

Rushing at the speed of light downstairs trying not to trip in my haste, I burst out the front door to comprehend what was happening. My jaw dropped when I saw the terrifying scene. Dogs were barking furiously, racoons smashed the glass on vehicles, cats were piercing the clothes on the racks, and tigers roared, seething! Then I noticed that our land was scorched, the leaves on our trees withered, and our clean, sapphire blue lakes had dried up! I also caught snippets of conversations, “Oi, how dare you release fumes that scorch our earth?” tigers would snap, accusingly.

Racoons, not missing a beat, replied snarkily, “We? Haha, I think you’re mistaken. It’s YOU!” The cacophony struck my heart, adding to my distress. I didn’t really know what had happened, but I knew our home was destroyed.

It was something that would affect everyone and split us apart. I wanted everyone to stay together. It wasn’t anyone’s fault, not cats or raccoons or dogs or even the tigers.

I wanted everyone to be a family, just like it was before.

A few days passed, but the chaos still occurred. I thought for many valuable hours. Instead of this I could’ve stayed

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safe in my environment, but the world was just so overwhelming! I had decided maybe I would escape and flee from this prison of mayhem. I packed my bags, I had about two duffle bags but… Where would I go? I had no exact place I was going to, no exact place to find food, no exact place to find shelter and no exact place to find someone I knew.

Hopelessness washed over me, I’d never thought about this for years, never had I even imagined, never had I ever expected that this was what my future had in store for me. I sniffed, wiped my eyes with the back of my hand and rose shakily to my feet. It was time to leave. I sprinted, so nobody could see me leave and get me involved in the drama. At last, I came to a stop in a silent forest clearing. The forest’s canopy hung over me, it was eerie, but this was the only option I had to live. Accompanied by the sound of dragonflies darting at the crackling of the swaying leaves, I slumped on the floor, exhausted.

When I had awoken, and suddenly, I had a light-bulb moment: under the singing of the wind and the melodies of the birds, under the cyan sky. I’d only ever observed it in the aquamente blue river at home. I was overwhelmed by aesthetics I’d never felt before. It was whizzing like a firework.

It was a glisten and a fizz! It was a magnificent idea.

I knew that scattered around the earth were many villages. They were close to each other, only about a day’s walk away. If I looked hard enough, I was sure I would find one.

With that encouraging thought, I prowled ahead to seek refuge.

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Lin Marsh - Visiting Artist Rachel Stead, Primary Leader of Learning, Music

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in Marsh is a well-known composer, singer and conductor from the UK and we were lucky to work with her this October. She worked with students from Year 1 to Year 6 helping them find ways to use their voices, faces and bodies to express themselves through song.

This has been an exceptionally important process, as we begin to sing again, unhampered by masks. Singing in a group has a special effect on us; it is unifying, expressive, community building and fun. Singing with Lin has given everyone a boost and an extra interest in a very timely way.

Lin also worked with teachers - from our school and other schools in the region presenting on subjects such as ‘Composing with the Voice’ and ‘Developing Performance Skills’.

BANGKOK PRIMARY CHORAL FESTIVAL 2022 332 CHILDREN 45 STAFF MEMBERS 11 SCHOOLS 9 SONGS 3 YEARS OF WAITING 3 DAYS OF MUSIC MAKING 1 VISITING ARTIST It sure had been a long time since our last visiting artist and this event was highly anticipated. Lin helped us to use acting, moving, thinking, portraying and using different voice qualities.

On each of the three days the whole cohort worked with Lin to learn a number of songs from her cantata ‘Along Came Man’, sometimes as a whole group and sometimes in smaller groups. Each smaller group also created a vocal soundscape to match their song.

‘Along Came Man’ has an ecological theme and presents the impact of humankind on the beauty and variety of the world’s various habitats through music.

In between singing sessions, students were able to create artwork representing their world environment (ocean, meadow, jungle, desert) and to also engage in dance, drumming and singing game activities.

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Getting ‘Match Fit’ Again

Cindy Adair, Cross Campus Assistant Principal, Continued Professional Learning

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ecently the CEO of Qantas Airways, in response to feedback relating to the post-pandemic re-opening of a full schedule of flights, announced to the assembled media that "passengers were not yet match fit". A controversial comment for sure, but as we have all adjusted to life outside the four walls of our homes, condos and apartments, I must confess there were times I felt less than match fit.

It’s been three years since we successfully had a full Term 1A in school face-to-face. The rigours of school, ECAs, competitive sports, school trips, concerts, socialising and dress up days can make for a hectic time for families. As we prepare for Term 1B and the busy October - December period (I see you International Day, SEASAC, Bugsy Malone, Christmas Assembly and Secondary Resi's) here are some tips for busy families: 1. Make Your Mornings Work For You: Set the alarm early and leave plenty of time for everyone to wake up, pop on their uniform, eat breakfast and get out the door. Encourage older children to independently set their own alarms. In our house we chase away the grumpy morning moods by playing music as we get ready.

2. Menu Plan: Having a plan for five healthy family meals ready to go for Sunday - Thursday, ensures your children have appropriate food ready to eat when they get home from school and proclaim to be "starving".

3. Create a Family "Lauch Pad": Dedicate a central place in your home where shoes, school bags, hats, library books and bags, ID lanyards and the like are kept. This saves lots of hassle during busy weekdays and minimises lost property.

4. Create a Visual Family Schedule: Create a weekly/ monthly visual schedule everyone can understand and pop it on the fridge or other central location. This helps everyone navigate the week and mentally prepare for what's next...

5. Pack the Night Before: You'll never regret organising your bags, laying out your uniform/clothes and chilling your water bottle the night before school. Where possible get your children involved in this as it teaches them essential personal independence skills.

6. Prioritise Sleep: Family members who are well rested are happier, healthier and work better together. Create technology free bedtime routines and stick to them. Remember to be a positive role model for your child on this front.

7. Prioritise What's Important for YOUR Family: One of the positives of the Covid pandemic for many families was the unexpected opportunity to reconnect and reflect on what truly mattered. "Old school" hobbies like board and card games, jigsaw puzzles, baking sourdough and long walks with the dog became our source of entertainment. Many families found themselves back at the dinner table together more often. Plan some time each week to connect and do things together you enjoy.

Books and Biscuits - Home Languages Edition Stephen Murgatroyd, Cross Campus Head of Libraries

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he Books and Biscuits Book Club is back! It was established as a way for our school community to share their favourite stories from their home countries, cultures and languages.

Usually, we do this by bringing our favourite stories in, coming together over a cup of tea or coffee, some fruit and a few lovely biscuits, and sharing books that our children (of all ages) have loved to read.

These can be picture books, non-fiction books, graphic novels, or stories … anything that has enthralled and entertained our children in their home language. Not only have our parents loved sharing their favourite stories, but the opportunity also provides Mr M and the library staff the chance to see the books, grab important details such as ISBN numbers and author names, and then buy the books to help grow the Home Languages section of the Primary and Secondary libraries with books that are relevant, popular and recommended by our community members.

We have enjoyed hosting a wonderful group of parents in the past, who came along and have helped us to develop our Home Language resources meaningfully, and now we’d love to invite you back. If you’d like to share any Home Language reading recommendations for our library and larger community, please put Wednesday 30th November at 08:00 in your calendars and come along to LIB 207 (the Library Green Room) for our next ‘Books and Biscuit’ Club meeting. If you are planning on coming along, then please complete your details in this Google Form so we can cater accordingly. Many thanks and see you there!

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Thfeminist is a student-led platform that aims to raise awareness about gender inequality issues. We have partnered up with the organization ASPW (The Association for the Promotion of the Status of Women) to donate items in need to their emergency shelter for children.

This is a great opportunity for both students, parents, teachers, and staff to contribute to helping improve the lives of the children at the shelter!

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Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Justice Workshop PTG

Join us for an introductory workshop on DEIJ hosted by the PTG and Cindy Adair, Cross Campus Principal, Continued Professional Learning.

24th November, 8am Secondary Staff Room This workshop will aim to share the start of our journey as a school to ensure that every community member (regardless of race, gender, nationality, body type, or sexuality) feels protected, safe and secure, as well as a sense of belonging.

Please RSVP here!

PTG

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Desert Island Discs With Sofie De Jonge, EAL Teacher, Year 2

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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 EAL Teacher, Year 2, Sofie De Jonge, is stuck on a desert island.

MS SOFIE, IF YOU WERE STUCK ON A DESERT ISLAND WHAT EIGHT PIECES OF MUSIC WOULD YOU WANT TO HAVE WITH YOU? Don’t You (Forget About Me) - Simple Minds

Thriller - Michael Jackson

Every Breath You Take - The Police

Never Gonna Give You Up - Rick Astley

Roxanne - The Police

Ain’t No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye

Deacon Blues - Steely Dan

Young Americans - David Bowie

THE BENEFITS OF SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS: Click to listen to Ms Sofie’s playlist

CAREERS AND U NINANIMATE IVERSITIES PICK ONE LUXURY ITEM YOU WOULD WANT TO HAVE WITH YOU. THIS ITEM MUST BE FACULTY

A COLLEGE VISIT

AND OF NO USE IN ESCAPING THE ISLAND OR ALLOWING COMMUNICATION FROM OUTSIDE. Nespresso Gran Lattissima WHICH ONE BOOK WOULD YOU WANT TO HAVE WITH YOU? Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte Catch the real Desert Island Discs on BBC. What are you listening to? Have a list of your own?

Let us know! Contact STML with your favourites.

UPCOMING UNIVERSITY FAIRS

Students can contact the Careers and Universities department for more information.

Imperial College London

SUNY at Albany State University of New York at Albany

Australia Mini-Fair

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#231: What Parents Need to Know About Overwatch 2 A long-awaited sequel to 2016’s massively successful Overwatch, this is a futuristic shooting game with a focus on teamwork and strategy which gives it an extra dimension to the majority of titles in the genre. Its cast of characters is diverse and memorable, while there’s a definite (and rewarding) learning curve to players improving their skill. Created by established developers Blizzard Entertainment, Overwatch 2 is free to play, with an emphasis on competitive multiplayer action – meaning that children may want to play the game even more simply because their friends have it.

In the guide, you’ll find tips on a number of potential risks such as violent gameplay, in-game purchases and voice chat.

Many thanks to those that came to the PTG Tech talks last Tuesday, in particular to our Student Digital Leaders who spoke shared with parents how they use mobile phones to support their learning, and the mindful strategies they have developed to achieve a digital balance in their lives.

The presentation can be found here after signing into the Parents’ Gateway.

Have a great weekend.

Brian Taylor Assistant Principal, Campus Curriculum Technology Integration

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