Welcome
back to Term 3, an exciting 10 weeks which will see our Year 11 and Year 13 students undertake their IB and IGCSE exams, the Key Stage 3 and Year 6 Plays, Season 4 Sports and the Sports Awards, Patana United, Graduation and much more!
It’s also a very busy time for our teachers, and in particular for their professional learning.
1st May marks our final Continued Professional Learning (CPL) Day of the year. The day will commence with the academic staff gathering in the Theatre as a whole group and led by our Head of School, Chris Sammons. The purpose of this session will be to reflect on the past year’s achievements and help us to look ahead to next year. We will also be presenting graduation caps to staff members who have recently completed their Master’s degrees, celebrating their dedication to furthering their own education. Finally, we will be re-launching the Patana Journal (now the Patana eJournal), which recognises staff who have published academic articles either as part of University study or via educational magazines and journals.
This will set the stage for our first guest speaker, Angela Browne, an esteemed educational consultant known for her pioneering work in developing equitable practices in schools. Angela’s workshop will provide our staff with actionable strategies to ensure inclusivity and equity within the classroom, reinforcing our commitment to an educational environment where every student thrives.
Following a refreshing coffee break, Tom Sherrington, a veteran educator and author renowned for his influential work on teaching methods, will lead a session titled ‘Coaching and Walkthrus.’ His expertise in effective teaching practices and teacher development has made significant contributions to educational literature, including
his popular books on pedagogical techniques. His session aims to offer our teachers practical tools for enhancing classroom interactions through constructive feedback and observation.
Simultaneously, Gemma Craker, a leader in physical education, will be sharing her innovative approaches to PE that engages students actively and promotes lifelong fitness. Known for her dynamic and inclusive PE teaching methods, Gemma’s workshop will provide our PE staff with new techniques to energise their curriculum and make physical education more engaging and accessible for all students.
Our CPL Day will conclude with a celebration of professional growth, where our teachers will share their achievements and advancements, as well as the challenges they’ve encountered and overcome over the past year, underscoring their continuous commitment to personal and professional excellence in small teams.
The day is not just about learning; it is also about strengthening our community. We are all looking forward to the 2nd annual Patana Staff Cricket Match, fostering camaraderie and providing a moment of relaxation and fun among our staff. Will Mr Tristan and Mr Clare lift the Cup again?
CPL Day reflects our belief that educators must remain lifelong learners. By continuously refining our teaching practices, we ensure the highest educational standards for our students. Such initiatives keep us at the forefront of educational innovation and exemplify our dedication to excellence.
‘CPL Day reflects our belief that educators must remain lifelong learners.’
On Saturday 31st March, Bangkok Patana School proudly hosted the qualifying rounds for the prestigious World Mathematics Championships (WMC), a stepping stone to the grand finals held in London. The event buzzed with excitement as students from across Bangkok converged, forging new friendships fuelled by their shared love of mathematics.
The WMC is not your typical maths competition. It champions a well-rounded approach, incorporating unique challenges like ‘lightning’ and ‘shuttle’ rounds that blend mental sharpness with physical agility. Instead of just crunching numbers, participants raced to submit solutions, transforming each round into a thrilling test of both brain power and athleticism.
What truly set the WMC apart were its mind-bending problems that extended far beyond the familiar territory of school curriculums. These challenges pushed students to grapple with stimulating problems, unlocking hidden talents and propelling them to new heights of mathematical mastery.
Beyond the competitive spirit, the event fostered a vibrant atmosphere of collaboration and camaraderie. Witnessing students from diverse backgrounds coming together in their pursuit of mathematical excellence was truly inspiring.
Our Bangkok Patana students shone brightly at the WMC Senior Qualifier, bringing home a remarkable haul of 15 medals, including 6 coveted golden tickets to the finals! A special shoutout to Richard in 10O, who achieved an impressive overall best sum rank, earning him a medal for his exceptional performance.
The WMC Senior Qualifier served as a thrilling springboard for the finals at Queen Mary University in London in June. We eagerly anticipate witnessing our talented students take centre stage and compete on the international platform.
A deep debt of gratitude goes out to Mr Rory and Dr Tooley, whose meticulous planning and coordination ensured the event ran smoothly. Special recognition is also due to the tireless efforts of the Math Mission Thailand
team and the dedicated grounds staff. Their behind-thescenes contributions were crucial in making the event a resounding success.
By hosting the WMC qualifiers, Bangkok Patana not only embraced a unique opportunity to champion mathematical excellence but also nurtured a sense of community that will undoubtedly resonate far beyond the competition. This event undoubtedly ignited a spark in many students, inspiring a deeper love for mathematics that will benefit them throughout their academic journeys and beyond.
Here is one question from the lightning round if you fancy having a go, ‘Find the perimeter of a rectangle with area 72 that is inscribed in a circle of radius 6’. You can check your answer with Mr Rory (ROSW), no calculators allowed!
In March, our Tiger-cats and Kittens dance teams had a packed schedule. They participated in two major competitions and held a fantastic showcase at school. It was an exciting experience for the students, performing on stage and learning new skills while shining under the spotlight, making it a month full of growth and excitement for everyone involved.
One notable event was the Denla Dance Meet hosted by Denla British School on Thursday, March 21st. We congratulate all 20 students who participated, as they made us proud. Among them were seven students from Key Stage1, 15 from Key Stage 2, and five Secondary students. In Division B (experienced/advanced), first place was awarded to BPS dancers in all three age categories, including Matika Jintanakul (2M), Yuzuha Saito (6J), Walanphat Kiatphaibool (11S), and Wipharhuck Kongboonma (11G).
We would also like to congratulate the runners-up in this division Lingman Huang(2K) Yenjai Emprasertsuk (1N) Pariryn Hongsaprabhas (1K), Ellie Vergara (6T), Jidhapa Thamprida (6B) and Filipa Da Palma Soares De Oliveira e Silva (11G) as well as Naticha Prakobboon Pitaneelaboot (2K) who was awarded runner up for Division A (Recreational) and to Naticha Prakobboon Pitaneelaboot (2K), who was awarded runner-up for Division A (Recreational).
The Australian Teachers of Dance Association hosted their annual ATOD 2024 International Dance Competition at Aksara Theatre in Bangkok from 16th to 24th March. 77 Bangkok Patana dancers from five selective teams participated across various categories. We’re immensely proud of all our students for their outstanding performance, securing numerous medals, trophies, and several honorable mentions.
Our Tiger Cats Varsity Team clinched the gold medal, while our Under 11 Team, Under 9 Team, and Tiger Kittens Hip-hop team earned honorable mentions from the esteemed judges. In the teen hip-hop ensemble category, Mona Parinyanusorn (5C), Dalinda Mendelsohn (6S), and Yuzuha Saito (6J) secured the silver trophy. Additionally, many of our students excelled in the solo and duet categories, claiming gold and silver medals, with several others earning honorable mentions for their outstanding performances.
On Monday, April 1st, the Dance Academy hosted its inaugural selective teams’ exclusive event: the Tiger Cats Dance Showcase. The event featured 21 spectacular performances by members of our renowned selective dance teams, showcasing a range of dance styles. The event culminated with Ms Helen Thew expressing heartfelt appreciation for the dedication and remarkable growth exhibited by the students throughout their journey.
Thisyear’s FOBISIA climbing trip took an eager and excited team of 16 students from Year 7 to Year 12 to Penang, Malaysia. This year’s event was hosted by Uplands School. Top roping was hosted by The International School of Penang (Uplands) and Bouldering hosted by Project Rock (one of Penang’s top bouldering gyms). We took a strong team, who have worked hard this year both in and outside of school putting in the hours of practise and training for both bouldering and top rope climbing. An impressive two-day competition saw Patana take home three individual medals in the Under 19 Girls and Boys’ category.
An early start on both Thursday and Friday morning saw all groups compete against 13 different schools in South East Asia. The competition format was divided and awarded into three categories: top rope climbing, bouldering and then a combined score in each age category (Under 13, Under 15, Under 17, and Under 19). Each athlete completed and accumulated as many points as they could based on climbs completed and zones reached within in the allocated climbing times.
From slopers, crimps, jugs and plenty of dyno moves, the team navigated challenging top rope routes graded by increasing difficulty and mastered dynamic boulder prob-
lems demanding precision and agility. Each route presented a unique test of skill and problem solving. Despite the fierce competition, morale remained high after day 1 and the team came together after dinner to exchange information (beta in climbing terms!) of the routes they had achieved.
Among the highlights of the event were the medal performances of Paro Phornprapa (Y10) and Panna Ngamtrakulpanit (Y11), who clinched podium finishes in their respective categories. Paro’s third-place finish in top rope and combined score, coupled with Panna’s remarkable second-place ranking in bouldering, showcased Bangkok Patana among the stiff competition brought by other schools. Just missing out on medal places, efforts from climbers such as Jack Frazier (Y9), Alisa Sangiambut (Y10), Akane Hirono (Y11), Misaki Kojima (Y7), Anika Patridge (Y8), Arisyan Bagnuoli (Y9), Tara-Lynn Heure, and Arlo McCormack (Y10) secured them top positions in their age groups.
What stands out at climbing competitions is the camaraderie and inclusive environment among climbers. For many students, this was their first climbing competition and we were proud to see that the team demonstrated tenacity, perseverance and ability to compete against some of
the strongest young climbers in Southeast Asian countries.
“Although it was a competition, the environment was very friendly and we were able to discuss routes with people from different schools too. The route setting for both bouldering and top rope were really interesting, and I especially liked routes 23 (static start to a jump), 24 (balance throughout) and 15 (which had a dynamic start) on bouldering. I just wish I could recreate the wall and keep working on the routes I had left!”- Akane, U17 Girls
“Since the start of this climbing trip, we all felt nervous about the competition as many of us hadn’t attended a competition before. During the trip, the team began to bond and help one another with the routes in both bouldering and top rope, which allowed us to further develop our climbing skills. From this trip it has been more than an opportunity to represent Bangkok Patana at a climbing competition, but it has been a chance for us all to develop ourselves as a person to collaborate with others and communicate with different people.”- Panna, U19 Girls
“As this was my first FOBISIA I was really looking forward to it not knowing the crazy levels of climbers there. Despite coming up against some fierce competitors, we all know that we had put in a lot of effort into training and just climbing in general. Now I have been climbing for seven months, I have seen a lot of improvement since I started training 3 times a week. It was a really fun experience for me and for the team.” -Daniel, U13 Boys
A big thanks to the support from the Patana parents and supporters who cheered the team on over the two days and gave their thoughts on the event.
“The first thing that struck me was the warm and welcoming atmosphere pervading the climbing hall and there was a feeling of friendship among the students from various schools. What fascinated me the most was the diverse approaches students took in overcoming obstacles. Some displayed unwavering determination, repeatedly attempting difficult climbs until they succeeded, albeit sometimes leading to exhaustion. Others opted for a more strategic and reflective approach, making subtle adjustments to improve their technique.”- Ulmit Yurdakul
Looking back on FOBISIA 2024, it is a reminder not only of the ‘mountains that have been climbed’ but also the strength of Bangkok Patana’s cohesive team in an inherently individualistic sport.
A huge well done to the team!
The cabin is small and cosy, made of sturdy, old wooden logs the colour of caramel. A man sits, feeding firewood gently into a fireplace in the centre of the back wall. The smell of smoke fills the air, accompanied by an underlayer of fresh fallen snow and pine. For an hour or two, it’ll keep the cabin somewhat, but it’s definitely not enough to last the entire night.
The man stands up slowly, stretching his aching body after prodding and poking at the firewood for so long. He blinks slowly, the warmth from the fire soothing his sore limbs and making him drowsy. Yawning a little, he trudges over to the door of the cabin.
He passes by a red leather armchair, sitting by a small wooden coffee table. Above is his prized possession, a deer mount, with large beady black eyes that shine with a hint of iridescent blue. Its fur is whiter than snow, its face and neck speckled with oak-brown spots. A rare specimen it is, with large charcoal-coloured antlers resembling more those of a moose than a deer.
He reaches out and plucks his fur coat from the hangers, making sure that he also brings along his rifle. It’s a cruel looking thing, its onyx skin scuffed and dented.
He creaks open the door and freezing wind whips at his face, stealing away his warmth. He scrunches his eyes closed as he shuts the door behind him, the wooden deck creaking beneath his large furry boots. Slowly, he blinks his eyes open, startled at the sight before him. Streaks of green, purple and blue dance across the sky, flickering and fluttering. Stars accompany them, little flecks of white that shine like glitter, almost a reflection of the snow below. Above them all is the moon, shining like a spotlight. He steps out onto the fluffy untouched snow, feeling it crunch beneath him. The smell of pine is much stronger out here, and he can feel little bits of snow melt into his skin.
Over the horizon he spots a patch of trees where a fire had blazed through. The vegetation has yet to recover, so the only things left are tall dead trunks, perfect for firewood.
Trees surround him, blocking out the light from above, casting him into darkness. He pauses for a moment, letting his eyes get used to the darkness. Eventually they do, and he continues towards his destination, spotting some animal tracks along the way, like rabbit footprints or those of small birds. There are deer tracks as well, but it seems that there is only one of them even though they usually come in groups. He ignores it and keeps heading forward.
It’s getting colder now, the snow seems heavier, it bites at his exposed skin. A small shiver takes over his body, he should’ve brought gloves or a warmer coat with him.
A ghostly scream echoes through the sky, more join it in a horrifying cacophony. He tightens his grip around the gun: wolves. The wolves must have woken up the whole forest as owls hoot, crows call, elk bray. He rushes forward, praying the wolves were far enough so that he could just grab the wood and leave.
It’s so cold out here, he can feel his fingers turning numb.
He can hear a rustling noise behind him. He whips around, nerves making him jumpy. It’s just a lone deer, its colouring is unusual though. A bright white coat with brown flecks, dark black eyes and moose-like horns the colour of charcoal. It seems to almost glow, shining an eerie blue light on the snow and trees around it. The stag slowly raises its paper-white head to look at him, dripping black onyx eyes burning into his. The deer looks malnourished, stomach caving inwards, showing off bright white ribs. Its mouth hinges open, unusually large for a deer, tearing and ripping the skin at the sides.
He hurriedly jerks his gun up, aiming right in between those melting eyes. A loud bang rings through the forest. The bullet buries itself into the tree behind the deer. Aggravated, it dis-
locates its jaw from the rest of its skull, revealing a black gaping throat and serrated teeth that spiral inwards like a leech.
An article appears in a newspaper a few weeks later, it reads:
A man was found in Northern Alaska at 12:30 pm, by a hiker. The doctors that did the autopsy on the body say it was a male at about 32-38 years of age. They were unable to identify him since his body and face were completely mauled beyond recognition. Huge chunks of his skin were missing and the strangest part, he was found with hoof marks imprinted into his back. The most popular theory currently is that a bear did it, but as medical professionals and wildlife experts point out, the teeth markings resemble a shark more than a bear as well as the fact the man’s neck remains unbroken, which is a contradiction to the normal hunting style of the only possible candidate, the grizzly bear, who prefer going straight to the neck.
If you have any missing relatives that match the description, please call this number: 8-907-083-550. Stay safe out there and remember to bring bear spray.
This term in Thai class, we learnt about both Thai and foreign personalities who have made a difference, people who have been nominated and given the UNESCO award, and what it is like to be a global citizen. In addition to this, we have learnt Thai vocabulary about the good characteristics we should have, for example, honesty, kindness, respectfulness, etc. With this, our end of term project was to create a poster to respond to the question “How has your chosen person been a good citizen?” I enjoyed researching about different people, and reading how they have made a difference, and from this I am inspired to have these characteristics and make a difference like them. Here are some examples of what we have created.
During our PSHE lessons, Year 5 has been learning about the importance of charity. They learned to define charity and how to identify charitable acts: being kind, donating to a cause and having goodwill towards others.
We explored why people get involved in charity work and what benefits it has on the giver and on the community. We learnt that it helps people to learn about compassion and empathy; it helps people to develop a sense of awareness and personal responsibility for the future world that they are growing up in; and according to research, it leads to better health and longer lives.
Our Student Councillors organised a Sponsored Basketball event to raise money for the Home of Grace charity. They prepared the marketing materials and a persuasive video in order to motivate Year 5 students to collect sponsors.
It paid off! Year 5 raised an astounding THB 162,000. We couldn’t be more proud of Year 5.
Your contributions will make a big difference in the lives of the young mothers who Home of Grace support.
Thank
you to all the parents who downloaded the GPS app after its launch on 26th February. Currently over 1000 users are using the application. This new move will significantly enhance transportation safety and the well-being of passengers, particularly parents who can now utilise real-time tracking features for their children within the application. Additionally, parents will receive estimated arrival times, providing them with peace of mind throughout their journey.
This technological advancement not only improves local safety measures but also fosters a global connection. Through various communication channels such as email, phone calls, and the Line official account within the application, parents now have direct access to the Transport
Department, ensuring swift assistance whenever needed.
For parents who have yet to download the application, the Transport Department urges them to access the GPS School Transport User Guidelines available on the parent gateway. These guidelines provide essential information to ensure a smooth and efficient experience when using the GPS system for school transportation purposes.
The Transport Department remains committed to leveraging technology to enhance transport safety and efficiency, and with the widespread adoption of the GPS application, the journey towards safer and more accessible transportation for all continues to progress.
Right to Read is dedicated to promoting childhood literacy amongst underprivileged children in Thailand. One of our most notable activities this year was the Digital Storybook Read-along project for which Right to Read members collectively uploaded 20+ read-along recordings of children’s books in Thai and English to an online drive. By creating a QR poster card which leads to this drive upon being scanned, we were able to share the benefits of storytelling to the children across Thailand.
Initially, this project was designed for Thammasat Hospital’s pediatric ward with the aim of alleviating feelings of boredom and anxiety of young patients who are chronically ill and bed-bound. In December, the members took a day trip to the children’s ward where we introduced the QR scanning mechanism to the patients, guardians and nurses, teaching them how to conveniently access the read-alongs at any time. This opportunity to directly interact with the group of people we sought to help and see their reception to what we had created gave us a great sense of fulfilment.
Encouraged by the positive feedback at Thammasat Hospital, we then extended the benefits of our Digital Storybook Read-along project further, expanding to the Bookworm Foundation literacy foundations in Chiang Rai and our own Primary library. To our delight, it seems that younger children, regardless of their circumstances, are all receiving great value from the drive, enjoying the ability to easily browse and select the storybook recordings which pique their interest - our purpose for establishing the project from the start. To this date, the QR scan has been used over 200 times!
Currently, the club is working in collaboration with the Primary Library to host a library scavenger hunt for year 3 and 4, having created resources and scavenger cards to test the younger student’s research skills. The event has just commenced starting from 25th March and with book coupons as the prize at stake, we’re excited to see which class will prevail.
The first ever cohort of Sports Exercise Health Science
IBDP students have completed their coursework and now head off on study leave to prepare for their exams. These sporty pioneers have spent the last two years exploring the world of Human Performance. Topics of study have included:
• Human Anatomy
• Physiology
• Nutrition and Energy Systems
• Biomechanics, Friction and Drag
• Skill Acquisition
• Recovery
• Genetics in Sport
• Immunity in Sport
Students also complete an Internal Assessment on a topic of their choice. Here are just some of the topics our
students chose to research and explore:
The effect of playing surface on agility in touch rugby
The effect of ambient noise on motivation and performance in rugby place kicking
The effect of foot position in the swimming track start upon starting speed and effectiveness
The effect of sled towing on sprint performance in track and field
The effect of positive and negative feedback on performance in Volleyball spiking
Completion of the SEHS course equips students for the future as; Sports Scientists, Coaches, PE Teachers, Physical Therapists, Sports Broadcasters, Performance Analysts, Personal Trainers, Physiologists and Public Health Workers, among other careers.
Good luck Grad’24!
Our PAWs team met bright and early on Saturday 23rd March to embark on an overnight trip to Phetchaburi province. We were all looking forward to meeting with the Wildlife Friends Foundation for their ‘Wild Animal Rescue Trail series’ trial run to save the tigers, gibbons and many more creatures. Some of us have never embarked on such a long trip or took part in a run for charity prior to this.
A short three hour ride took us to our destination where we were met by the people from the Wildlife Friends Foundation conservation centre. Shortly after introductions, the tour of the animal rescue facility began, so we could understand the whole centre and trail pathway. We saw lots of monkeys, gibbons and orangutans amongst aviaries of exotic birds like a cassowary. There were tigers, bears, elephants
and otters in the sanctuary as well. All these animals are in rehabilitation and protection and have been saved from poachers and animal exploitation and abuse.
It was interesting how the gibbons were very interactive to humans with their loud calls to each other and us. Very fascinating how gibbons and monkeys are classified differently as gibbons do not have tails and are considered apes.
One fascinating story we can recall was meeting Chico, a Bornean orangutan that was sent to WWFT, due to being aggressive to his previous owners as a pet. Chico’s story was shocking as he was given to the foundation with his ‘belongings’ of a suitcase full of themed costumes, a tricycle and even human toiletries. This taught us how incredibly important it is for wildlife to be in their original habitat as Chico was taught and grown up to be almost ‘human’, making him lose touch with reality and the nature of being orangutan. Luckily, when meeting Chico he was shy, yet very friendly to us and now lives in a well-protected habitat and is familiar with his original roots as a great ape.
It was encouraging to see the large number of volunteers giv-
ing their time to feed, clean and care for all the animals in the facility. There were also a large number of visitors who toured with us and had animal welfare in mind. This further gave us encouragement to go on our 8KM run. We all went to bed early knowing we had a full morning of activities.
Sunday 24th March was the day of the 8KM run and we all woke early full of enthusiasm. We started warming up and stretching the moment we arrived at the rallying point. We were in awe at the huge show of runners indicating that there is much interest in animal rights and welfare. The airhorn flagged us off at 7:30am and we started together but soon, those that were more capable started pulling away. The rest of us stayed in the group to stroll through the centre and see the wildlife again and to ensure that everyone would complete the run event. Happy to report that all of us completed the 8KM and we all received medals for our effort and enjoyed the run.
“Learning about these animals’ past was heartbreaking to me, most being tortured by their past owners or were badly injured and it saddens me that these poor animals have gone through things like that. It’s truly inspiring that this place can help rescue and rehabilitate these wild animals and provide love and care for these animals as they deserve. Overall the WFFT trip was an unforgettable and fun experience filled with many memorable moments.” - Alicia, 11T “Seeing animals like the cassowary and tigers up close was remarkable. However, it was also eye-opening to witness the unfortunate reality of animals being abandoned by their owners. The highlight for me was visiting the gibbon enclosures, where I learned about the different species of gibbons
and the unique sounds they make. I believe more people should have the opportunity to experience this, as education plays a big role in addressing these issues. By raising awareness, we can work towards preventing animal abandonment and protecting vulnerable species.”- Prao, 10K
“One of the major goals of the WFFT is to rescue and rehabilitate captive wild animals and provide high-quality care and a safe environment for them to live for the rest of their lives, in a setting as close to nature as possible. This good work is worthy of our support and the purpose of this trip was to enable PAWS members to experience time interacting and learning about the animals and the valuable work undertaken at the WFFT whilst giving them the experience of taking part in an 8k run/walking trail around the enclosures raising money for Gibbon rehabilitation projects. It was both an educational and fun experience for our PAWS active volunteers.”- Mr Ferne (PAWS Lead Supervisor)
As we needed to meet back at Bangkok Patana, we quickly freshened up, got back in the van, and were on our way back to Bangkok. Overall, it was an awesome and fulfilling experience that all of the PAWs members enjoyed. It was the first overnight trip for our team and something that we can surely consider doing again in the future.
Thank you, Mr Ferne for organising and leading this PAWS WFFT gibbon trip and thank you also to Ms Marcovici and Mr Maruniack for supervising and taking part. Thank you of course to all the PAWs members too! Our funds will support future gibbon rescue projects at the WFFT.
This Monday students, staff and parents were encouraged to celebrate World Earth Day. The theme this year was, ‘Planet versus Plastics’ and community members were encouraged to think about ways they could cut back on single use plastic.
As a school we have already made significant progress in this endeavour. A huge thank you to the Business staff for supporting these moves. Here are some highlights:
• The snack bars have reduced plastic packaging and have substituted with biodegradable and recycled materials.
• There have been an expanded number of water stations installed around the school and increasingly students and staff are bringing their own reusable bottles and cups to school. We do not sell single use water bottles on campus.
• School milk has been adapted to reduce plastic waste and is now served in cartons, or large dispensers.
• The school shop have changed their uniform packaging to a single paper roll, instead of the plastic bags of the past.
• Plastic straws have been replaced by rice paper straws in the smoothie bar.
• The recycling centre at school has been upgraded.
• We have developed sustainable procurement practices with our vendors and encourage and incentivise them to eliminate unnecessary plastic.
• We have partnered with Precious Plastics as a school to collect plastic bottle tops. This plastic can then be melted down and turned into other plastic products, for example did you know at the recent SEASAC Softball we hosted, the medals and trophies were made from recycled plastic that used to be Softdrink bottle tops!
Why should we care about reducing single use plastics? Primarily because they tend to end up in landfill or our Oceans and take literally decades and centuries to break down. This has adverse effects on humans, wildlife, and the environment.
You can learn more about this year’s theme at: www.earthday.org
If you have any areas of technology you would like me to talk about in these 3 in 3 videos then please add a comment in the video or contact me directly on brta@patana.ac.th.
Timestamps
0:00 #1 Installing Office 365 on additional devices in your house
0:57 #2 Five tips for having healthier conversations with your kids
https://www.screenagersmovie.com/blog/5-ways-to-have-healthier-parent-child-conflicts
1:51 #3 Make sure emails from Patana don’t go into your junk email folder
Have a great weekend.
Brian Taylor Assistant Principal, Technology for Learning
Michiko Tanaka, Parent
Congratulations Mizuki Tanaka, 8C on your many accomplishments this year for your Dance performances. 1st place in All Generation Championship Dance Competition and performances at EVE Concert and Children’s Day performance at the Prime Ministers Office, Thailand. Wishing you the very best for your future performances.
Aliyah Fang, 5D in 7-Eleven’s new commercial for Songkran with Jackson Wang.
What an amazing opportunity!
Henry Wiedmann, 8B was a crew member on the Queens winning yacht crossing the Gulf of Thailand, receiving Honors from the King. Congratulations Henry!
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