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What Does Great Collaboration Actually Look Like?
By Luke Jones, Vice Principal, Curriculum and Assessment; Secondary School
Some of the best collaborators I can think of are The Beatles.
Not because they always agreed; far from it. But because they brought together different personalities, perspectives and creative instincts to create something greater than any one individual could likely have produced alone.
Even after they broke up, the music remained brilliant. Songs like “Maybe I’m Amazed” and “Imagine” are still among my favourites. Yet overall, they were often at their best together; even when there was tension, disagreement and creative conflict.
Anyone who has watched The Beatles: Get Back will probably recognise this. The documentary offers a fascinating insight into how collaboration really works. At times it feels uncomfortable and messy. There are moments of frustration, difference in vision and cognitive conflict. Yet through that process, they produced extraordinary work together. It turns out even world-class collaborators occasionally got frustrated with one another; reassuring news for the rest of us.
John Lennon once said, “A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality.”
That idea has always stayed with me.
I’ve often reflected on collaboration in my own life and leadership. Some people you naturally connect with. Conversation flows easily, ideas build quickly and there is an immediate sense of trust and energy.
But as I’ve grown older, I’ve realised that some of the most important collaboration skills emerge elsewhere; in learning how to work effectively with people we do not naturally click with straight away.
That requires curiosity. It requires listening carefully. It requires trying to understand what motivates people, what they value and what helps them feel heard.
Perhaps that is one of the great challenges of teamwork and leadership today; not simply surrounding ourselves with people who think like we do, but learning how to navigate difference respectfully and productively together.
In schools, we speak frequently about collaboration as an important skill for the future. Yet we do not always explicitly teach students what effective collaboration actually looks like in practice.
Collaboration is far more than simply sitting in groups or dividing tasks evenly. Effective collaboration involves listening actively, adapting ideas, inviting different perspectives into discussions, challenging respectfully and building collective ownership around a shared goal.
At Bangkok Patana, we see collaboration developing across many aspects of school life every day. We see it in classrooms, productions, sports teams, trips and leadership opportunities; spaces where students learn how to communicate, compromise, support one another and solve problems together.
Some of the strongest examples of collaboration are often quieter moments too; students encouraging one another during rehearsals, helping peers through challenges on trips or building confidence together during group projects.
Importantly, we also see collaboration when things become difficult.
Some of the most meaningful growth happens when students learn how to navigate disagreement, frustration or uncertainty together. Collaboration is not always loud; sometimes it is seen most clearly in careful listening, encouragement and helping others feel included.
These are deeply human skills.
Research increasingly suggests that these competencies matter enormously for the future. The World Economic Forum continues to identify collaboration, communication and problem-solving among the most important future workplace skills. Similarly, Google’s Project Aristotle found that the highest-performing teams were not necessarily those with the most talented individuals, but those where people felt psychologically safe, listened to and valued.
As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, these human competencies may become even more important.
Knowledge remains critically important. But increasingly, so does the ability to work with and through others.
Maybe great collaboration has never really been about avoiding difference or disagreement. Perhaps it has always been about listening carefully, staying curious and learning how to create something meaningful together despite them.
As parents, educators and learners, perhaps an important question for all of us is this:
How do we continue helping young people develop not only as successful individuals, but also as thoughtful collaborators who can thrive with and through others?
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Behind the Bookshelves
What book do you recommend and why?
The Names by Florence Knapp. I like to read and celebrate contemporary, debut authors. This story is a skillful, interwoven narrative, written from three different perspectives where each character’s journey is shaped by the name chosen for them at birth. It really makes you consider your own name and how its different influences guide and form your path through life.
What podcast do you recommend and why?
Life Changing (BBC podcast) Each episode charts an extraordinary or unusual event, in an everyday person’s life, and explains who they are, and how their life has been impacted and shaped by this. There’s such a diverse range of stories to listen to, and it’s really inspiring to hear people talk about their experiences and how they dealt with them.
Where do you work/teach?
I am Mrs Corker in Secondary English.
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Wheels, Wind and a Winning Morning
By Oliver Blundell, Head of Faculty, Physical Education
(i)GCSE PE students took on Bangkok’s Happy & Healthy Bike Lane at dawn — and delivered performances to be proud of, headwind and all.
As Bangkok began to stir in the early morning light, a group of IGCSE PE students were already preparing for something genuinely special. The Happy & Healthy Bike Lane (HHBL) — a 23.5 km dedicated cycling track beside Suvarnabhumi Airport — perfect weather, perfect conditions and students who were ready for the challenge ahead.HInto the headwind
The session began with an 8 km ride to the start point — a location handpicked by Mr Kelly, whose careful route selection would prove its worth. As students rolled to the start of their 15 km time trial, they were met with a strong headwind — the kind that tests not just legs, but mindset. Fortunately, Mr Staley had come prepared. His advice was clear and well-evidenced: adopt a low riding position and conserve at least 20% of your energy for the work ahead. Students listened, tucked in and trusted the process….well some of them did, some questioned their life choices!
The first 4 km of the time trial played out against that persistent headwind. Small groups formed naturally, with students supporting one another through the resistance. Ms Ferguson, encouraging and ensuring every student had the support they needed to keep pushing through.
Turning the Corner
Then came the moment the whole morning had been building towards. As riders turned the corner, the wind — so unforgiving on the way out — became their greatest ally. With the gusts now at their backs, a Mr Myers in full flight, something clicked. Effort that had been absorbed into the headwind was suddenly converted into speed. Those who had heeded the advice and held something in reserve found themselves flying.
Well — almost everyone. A special mention must go to Mrs Richards, who found herself facing an unexpected hazard of a rather unruly bike called ‘The Captain’.
Mrs Richards discovered no working gears, which made the remaining 15km an excellent unplanned additional workout: which she accepted with good humour.
Why this Matters
The cycling assessment is one of a select group of IGCSE PE coursework activities, alongside competitive swimming and track & field, where grades are determined by measurable, time-based performance. There is no subjectivity; there is no adjustment. Your time is your grade. For students, that means every second of preparation, every training session, and every tactical decision on the day translates directly into a real and permanent result.
Students now have time on their side. Those who wish to return to the HHBL later into Year 11 — camera in hand, ready to film themselves completing the 15 km time trial — have that option open to them as a potential coursework submission. The PE department encourages every student who took part to reflect on their performance, consider what focused training could look like between now and then, and think seriously about whether a second visit could be their best one yet.
A brilliant morning. A great group of students. And proof that sometimes the best classroom is a 23.5 km cycling track at sunrise.
With thanks to Mr Kelly, Mr Staley, Ms Ferguson, Mr Myers and Mrs Richards.
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East Meets West: When Two Musical Worlds Come Together
By Wanpiya Kittikunsiri, Piano Teacher, Instrumental Music Department
The East Meets West Gathering brought of music, culture and collaboration between students learning traditional Thai and Western musical instruments. As part of the Instrumental Music Department’s Gathering series, the event also gave students an opportunity to share their musical achievements with family, friends and members of the school community.
What made this event particularly special was the combination of instruments from two distinct musical traditions on one stage. Students performing on traditional Thai instruments including the khim (hammered dulcimer), saw u (Thai low-pitched fiddle), and saw duang (Thai high-pitched fiddle) joined Western instrumentalists in a unique musical collaboration. Although Thai and Western music differ in their tuning systems, performance practices and musical concepts, students worked closely together through rehearsals to create a balanced and harmonious performance.
The programme featured a selection of royal compositions by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (King Rama IX). These pieces were chosen not only for their beautiful melodies but also for their cultural significance and their ability to connect Thai and Western musical traditions. Many of the compositions were influenced by Western music, including elements of Jazz and Blues, providing students with the opportunity to explore a wider range of musical styles.
Preparing for the performance was a valuable learning experience. Students learned to adapt to musical systems that were different from those to which they are accustomed. The khim was retuned to match the piano and the Western tuning system, while players of the saw u and saw duang adjusted their finger placement and intonation to perform accurately alongside Western instruments. Through this process, students developed their musical skills, adaptability, and understanding of different musical cultures.
Throughout the rehearsals and performances, students learned the importance of listening, teamwork, responsibility, and supporting one another as members of an ensemble. They not only strengthened their stage presence and confidence but also experienced the joy and sense of achievement that come from making music together.
The East Meets West Gathering was a wonderful example of how music can connect people, cultures, and ideas. Most importantly, it gave students the opportunity to learn, grow, and discover how music can transcend cultural boundaries to create meaningful shared experiences.
The event was led by our Vocal Teacher, Panthip Punjamawat, and our Thai Classical Music Teacher, Chodok Kittitornkul.
If your son or daughter is interested in music lessons at Bangkok Patana School, please feel free to contact Khun Sak at Pech@patana.ac.th for more information.
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Tech Tips #328: Influencer Culture
By Brian Taylor, Vice Principal, Technology for Learning
Influencer culture is a big part of many children’s online lives, especially for those aged 8 to 16. The appeal of popular creators is not only their humour, stunts, or popularity, but also the sense of connection they create. Through direct-to-camera videos, livestreams, comment sections, and behind-the-scenes content, children can begin to feel that they “know” these online personalities. This is sometimes called parasocial intimacy, where a one-sided online relationship can feel very real.
This does not mean all influencers are harmful. Many provide entertainment, creativity, and even positive role models. However, it is helpful for parents to support children in thinking critically about the difference between enjoying someone’s content and trusting them unconditionally. Simple questions can open up useful conversations: What does this creator make look exciting or desirable? Are they promoting a product, a lifestyle, or a particular identity? Does watching them feel like entertainment, friendship, or both? What might make you question or rethink your opinion of them?
A light-touch way to start conversations at home is to ask your child to show you a favourite clip and talk together about what the video invites admiration for, such as humour, generosity, risk-taking, wealth, or attention. Another is to use playful prompts, such as “Two Truths and a Lie,” to encourage children to talk about what they have been watching without it feeling like an interrogation.
Have a great weekend.
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The Strings Gathering
By Wanpiya Kittikunsiri, Piano Teacher, Instrumental Music Department
The Strings Gathering provided an opportunity for students from the Instrumental Music Department to celebrate their learning, growth and enjoyment of music together. Students shared performances they had been preparing, performing in front of family members, friends and teachers in a warm and supportive environment.
Beyond developing musical skills, the gathering offered valuable performance experience, helping students build confidence, develop stage presence and experience the joy of sharing music with others. Following the event, several parents shared their reflections on the experience.
- Dan Lee, 3C and San Lee, 5L
Dan and San’s parents described the gathering as a beautiful and moving experience. They shared that the students’ performances reflected the effort and dedication put into preparing each piece. They felt that opportunities like this help children develop confidence, passion, and a lifelong love of music, while also strengthening their connection with the cello and building self-belief. They also expressed their hope that students will continue to have opportunities to perform, grow, and enjoy music together.
- Pariryn Hongsaprabhas, 3B
Pariryn described her first recital as exciting and unforgettable. She felt proud of herself for being brave enough to perform and thanked Kru Jah for the support and encouragement she received. Her parents shared that seeing her on stage filled them with pride and joy. They viewed the recital as a meaningful milestone in her learning journey and appreciated how her love of music has been nurtured through her lessons.
- Yu-Chieh Chou, 4B
Yu-Chieh’s parents expressed their appreciation for the Strings Gathering and the opportunity it provided for families to witness the students’ musical development and progress. They also highlighted the value of performance opportunities in helping students build confidence and develop their ability to perform in front of an audience, while thanking the teachers for creating such a meaningful experience.
The event was led by our Cello Teacher, Chayanit Siriroj (Jah) .
If your son or daughter is interested in music lessons at Bangkok Patana School, please feel free to contact Khun Sak at Pech@patana.ac.th for more information.
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Finishing Under Par: A Standout Season for Patana Golf
By Oliver Blundell, Head of Faculty, Physical Education
A Strong Finish to the Year
Terms 2 and 3 have showcased the continued growth and competitive success of our golf program. With regional tournament victories, outstanding individual performances, and remarkable achievements outside the school programme, our golfers have demonstrated the progress made through consistent training, dedication, and a genuine love for the game.
Fobisia Golf – Hosted by British School Manila in Clark, Philippines (15th-19th March)
Our team travelled to the Philippines for the Fobisia Golf Championship at the renowned Mimosa Plus Golf Course. The tournament featured a unique format combining a 27-hole team scramble and 36-hole individual stroke play, providing an excellent test of both teamwork and individual skill.
The two contrasting courses, one parkland and one mountain, offered distinct challenges that our golfers embraced enthusiastically. Our team performed excellently in the scramble format, and the experience of competing on such a high-quality course in a different country strengthened team bonds considerably.
Outstanding Individual Performances:
- Tonsol – 3rd overall in U15 Boys’ Gross
- Claire – 4th overall in U15 Girls’ Gross
- Torres – 4th overall in U13 Boys
- Mia – 3rd overall in U15 Girls’ Nett
- Hei Hei – 10th overall in Girls’ Nett
Beyond the competition, the trip provided wonderful team bonding moments, with students exploring the local culture, enjoying Jolibee’s fried chicken at every opportunity, and discovering that trying a different 7/11 was a genuine highlight! These moments of camaraderie and fun are just as important as the competitive results.
ISGT Regional Success
Our golfers competed across multiple ISGT events during Terms 2 and 3, with outstanding results across both individual and Development Tour categories:
Bangkok Patana Event (9th February) – Thai Country Club
- Dalila – 1st place U13 Girls’ Nett
- Development Tour Winners:
- JinJin – 1st U13 Boys
- Hei Hei – 1st U13 Girls
- Teera – 1st U11 Girls
- Yu yu – 2nd U11 Boys
- Lauren (Year 4) – 2nd U11 Girls
Bromsgrove Event (11 March) – Phoenix Gold Bangkok
- Development Tour Success: Candy, Yu yu, and JinJin all achieved strong performances in their respective categories
RBSC Junior Team Invitation (27th April)
Eight of our golfers competed in this invitation event at the unique Royal Bangkok Sports Club course. Our team finished 3rd overall in team nett, finishing just two strokes behind the leaders—a testament to the competitive standard of our squad.
Individual highlights included:
- Teera and Charn – Both won their respective nett categories
- Dalila (representing RBSC) – Finished 1st in her age nett category
- Hei Hei – Finished 2nd in her age nett category
These results demonstrate the depth of talent across our entire program, from our youngest golfers to our senior competitors, and showcase the excellent developmental pathway within our golf community.
Personal Triumphs Outside the School Programme
The success of our golfers extends far beyond school competitions. Several of our students have achieved notable performances in external tournaments, representing the values and standards we instil in our program.
JJ’s RBSC Success
JJ won the RBSC U18 Junior Section at their April internal junior event—an excellent individual achievement at one of Bangkok’s most prestigious golf clubs.
Charn’s Exceptional Tournament Success
Charn (Y6) has demonstrated outstanding competitive performance throughout the spring season, achieving multiple victories and placements in prestigious junior tournaments:
- GAD Thailand Championship 2026 – Winner (D Boys class) on 26 April 2026
- ISGT Junior Team Invitation 2026 – Winner (nett) on 27 April 2026
- ISGT Golf Tournament (Wellington College) – Winner in Development Tour (handicap 17, D Boys)
- Junior Champions Tour 2026 – 1st Runner Up (D Boys class)
Charn’s consistent success across multiple tournaments demonstrates the benefits of competing regularly in external competitions and his dedication to continuous improvement.
Lauren’s Outstanding Spring Campaign
Lauren (Y4) has demonstrated exceptional dedication to junior golf competitions throughout the spring season, achieving several notable results:
In April, she competed in the U.S. Kids Thailand Championship at Black Mountain Golf Club, competing in the D Division for the first time. Despite stepping up to a more challenging level, Lauren recorded solid rounds of 76, 86, and 86 over three days.
Building on this experience, Lauren enjoyed a particularly successful weekend of competition in May. On May 16, she won the E Division title with an impressive score of 72 (+2). The following day, May 17, she claimed another victory with a score of 72 (+7), securing the title after an exciting two-hole playoff.
These competitions have provided Lauren with invaluable opportunities to develop resilience, focus, and composure under pressure while competing against strong junior golfers from across the region.
Junior Golf Series (JGS) Development
Several of our younger golfers—Candy, Hei Hei, Yu yu, DinDin, and JinJin—are actively participating in the First Stage Tour of the Junior Golf Series. This involvement provides invaluable opportunities to develop their skills and gain tournament experience while competing with players of diverse abilities and backgrounds.
Beyond the technical aspects of golf, the JGS has proven instrumental in developing important qualities such as sportsmanship, resilience, and strategic thinking. The competition has also fostered meaningful friendships, strengthened peer support networks, and created close bonds within our junior golfing community.
Our golfers have maintained a high level of performance throughout the series, consistently demonstrating dedication and perseverance. Their efforts have been rewarded with several runner-up finishes across multiple tours—a testament to their commitment and improving standards.
These performances at premier local clubs, in regional junior championships, and within structured junior golf series highlight the quality of golfers we are developing and their ability to compete successfully outside of the school programme.
Season 3 Focus: Consolidation and Execution
Throughout Season 3, we continued to develop our golfers’ rules knowledge while placing a strong emphasis on scoring and course management. Our focus has been on:
- Taking Opportunities – Converting scoring chances into results
- Shot Planning – Thoughtful course strategy and approach selection
- Landing Zones and Conditions – Understanding how conditions and pin placements affect shot selection
- Rules Mastery – Continuing to build comprehensive knowledge of the rules of golf
This focus on the fundamentals of scoring excellence has directly contributed to the strong results we’ve seen throughout the latter part of the year.
Farewell to Our Year 13 Golfers
As the season draws to a close, we say farewell to three long-time members of our golf program: Paul (our boys’ captain), Kaede, and Lucas. Their commitment, leadership, and dedication to the program have been invaluable, and we wish them well in their future endeavours.
Looking Forward
Terms 2 and 3 have been a testament to the hard work and commitment of our entire golf community. From the 40 students in our Senior Team and Development Squad to the parents who support them, coaches who develop them, and the teachers who give their time to enable our program—thank you.
As we look ahead to next season, we’re excited to build on the momentum established this year and continue to provide opportunities for our golfers to compete, develop, and enjoy the game we love.
Congratulations to all our golfers on an exceptional 2025/26 season.
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Seagrass Restoration Project
By Narida (Claire) Charanachitta, Year 12
Last weekend, in celebration of World Ocean Day 2026, I had the opportunity to travel to Rayong with members of Waste to Worth and Currents Collective to take part in a seagrass restoration project in partnership with Onyx Hospitality Group.
While many people are familiar with coral reefs and mangrove forests, seagrass meadows often go unnoticed despite being one of the most important marine ecosystems in the world. Seagrass provides habitat and nursery grounds for countless marine species, helps improve water quality and captures carbon 35 times more than normal tropical forests. Unfortunately, these ecosystems are declining globally due to rising water temperatures due to climate change. As someone who has led seagrass restoration efforts for several years outside of school, it was inspiring to involve the school community and spend World Ocean Day taking direct action together to help restore these valuable habitats.
We planted seagrass seedlings and learned about the importance behind these restoration efforts on specific ecosystems. While planting may seem simple, restoring a seagrass meadow requires patience, monitoring and collaboration between many different groups. One of the most meaningful aspects of the trip was seeing people from different backgrounds come together with a shared purpose. Students, government agencies and corporate partners all worked side by side, demonstrating how collective action can create a positive impact on our environment.
Beyond the restoration work itself, the experience reinforced the importance of education and awareness. Many environmental challenges can feel overwhelming, but opportunities like this remind us that meaningful change often begins with small actions and a willingness to get involved. The work does not end in Rayong. Through Waste to Worth and Currents Collective, I hope to continue bringing these conversations into school communities and creating opportunities for students to engage with marine conservation firsthand. By sharing knowledge and experiences, we can inspire more young people to become active stewards of our oceans and understand the important role they can play in protecting them.
World Ocean Day serves as a reminder that the health of our oceans and our environment affects us all. Whether through restoration projects, reducing waste or simply learning more about marine ecosystems, everyone has a role to play. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be part of this experience and for the support of the many organisations and individuals who made it possible. Seeing so many people come together to protect our oceans was both inspiring and encouraging, and I hope to continue taking part in similar conservation initiatives in the future.
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Summer Sizzler
By Joseph Denton, Head Swim Coach
The TigerSharks hosted their final invitational of the season with teams from Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket and Hong Kong present. We host the Summer Sizzler, annually in June and it has long course, Olympic pool size racing on the Saturday and then short course racing on the Sunday. It is a unique opportunity for swimmers to compete in the same event and competition, both long course and short course. The campus was thriving with activity, with vendors selling a range of items from food and beverage to swim equipment. A huge thank you to MK Restaurants for being a Gold sponsor of Summer Sizzler 2026.
The medals are rewarded in a different system compared to the traditional placing of 1st, 2nd, 3rd. The world governing body of swimming (World Aquatics) has a points system, where the closer the swimmers time is to the world record, the more points they receive. We have then been able to create gold, silver and bronze standard times to achieve a medal for each event in each age group, based on this points standard. This means despite the place they may come in their age group, they can still achieve a medal depending on the time they perform in that event.
Summer Sizzler provided a fantastic, competitive racing throughout with over 550 swimmers on Saturday for long course and over 500 swimmers on Sunday for short course. Over 160 TigerSharks competed at Summer Sizzler achieved so many personal best performances, trying events for the first time and racing fast against visiting schools. It was great to see our youngest in TigerPrawns (Year 2) taking on a large scale meet for the first time, with all TigerSharks closing off their season racing alongside some alumni swimmers returning to be with their former teammates.
A huge thank you to our parent volunteers, helping with marshalling, security, baskets for belongings and running the medal table throughout a long weekend of racing. We sincerely appreciate your continued support of volunteering at our meets and without our volunteer parents, we simply wouldn’t be able to run meets on the scale we do.
A special race was conducted on Sunday afternoon in the 50m Freestyle, which saw our graduating Year 13’s competing in their final race as a TigerShark. The atmosphere was fantastic, in front of friends and family, a truly special moment for Jasmine, Jonathan, Panna and Theo to share their final race together after 37 years collectively with the TigerSharks.
Congratulations to all TigerSharks who attended and claimed new personal bests and medals throughout the weekend. That is a wrap on the season for the TigerSharks as we head into the summer break, ready to take on the 25-26 season!
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Tigers Roar at FOBISIA Games 2026
By Chris Walsh, Assistant Leader Primary PE
Forty Year 5 and Year 6 students (20 boys and 20 girls) recently represented Bangkok Patana School at the FOBISIA U11 Games, held at Pattana Sports Resort. Across five unforgettable days of Athletics, Swimming, Football and Tee-Ball competition, our students demonstrated outstanding commitment, teamwork and our famous Tiger spirit while competing against some of the strongest international schools in the region.
While there were many impressive performances and achievements throughout the week, what stood out most was the incredible character shown by our students. Whether competing on the field, in the pool, or cheering from the sidelines, the support students gave one another was fantastic to see. It was inspiring to see teams coming together to encourage and celebrate each other’s successes, even when they were not competing themselves.
The Games produced some outstanding results for Bangkok Patana. Our swimmers were crowned FOBISIA Swimming Champions, finishing 1st overall and breaking seven FOBISIA records along the way.
- Nico Matijasevich – Boys’ 25m Butterfly (14.69)
- Yaya Thanakorndamrongsiri – Girls’ 25m Butterfly (14.82)
- Navy Chaturachinda – Boys’ 50m Breaststroke (38.43)
- Nisa Bhuridej, Worawaran Boonsong, Alyse Srisa-an, Yaya Thanakorndamrongsiri – Girls’ 4x50m Medley Relay (2:25.75)
- Nisa Bhuridej, Worawaran Boonsong, Alyse Srisa-an, Yaya Thanakorndamrongsiri – Girl’s’ 4x50m Freestyle Relay (2:11.68)
- Yaya Thanakorndamrongsiri – Girls’ 100m Individual Medley (1:16.44)
- Yaya Thanakorndamrongsiri – Girls’ 50m Freestyle (29.56)
In Athletics, we finished 4th overall, with students breaking five BPS Track & Field records, see below:
- Punn Bhirombhakdi – Year 5 Boys’ 200m (32.50)
- Angie De Jesus – Year 5 Girls’ 200m (34.39)
- Nico Matijasevich – Year 6 Boys’ 200m (29.59)
- Nico Matijasevich – Year 6 Boys’ 800m (2:39.51)
- Worawaran Boonsong – Year 6 Girls’ 200m (31.73)
Across all sports, the Tigers returned home with an incredible medal haul of 42 Gold, 33 Silver and 35 Bronze medals, reflecting the hard work and dedication shown by students throughout their preparation and competition.
Beyond the competition itself, FOBISIA provided students with a unique opportunity to travel, live, and compete together as one team. Through shared experiences, students developed friendships, independence and resilience while testing themselves against some of the best young athletes from international schools across Asia.
On returning to school, students came together for a FOBISIA celebration party where they enjoyed a quiz, watched highlights from the Games, and reflected on their favourite moments. Special FOBISIA Tiger mascots and T-shirts were presented to students who consistently demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship and support for others throughout the week.
As exciting as the medals and records were, the greatest success of the FOBISIA Games for me was the experience itself. The friendships formed, challenges overcome, and memories created are what will stay with students long after the results have been forgotten.
A huge thank you goes to all students, staff, coaches and parents who helped make FOBISIA 2026 such a memorable experience. We are incredibly proud of the way our Tigers represented Bangkok Patana School both on and off the field.
Let’s Go Tigers! 🐯
“The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.”
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Foundation Board Updates
By Kulvadee Siribhadra, Director of the Foundation Board Office
On Saturday, 6th June, the Bangkok Patana School Foundation Board gathered at the Conference Centre for a full-day Strategic Planning Session.
The meeting provided an excellent opportunity for Board members to engage in discussions on the School’ s future direction, with a particular focus on ecosystem building, student development and digital governance and business development. Through a series of collaborative workshops and discussions, they explored these key areas to help shape the next phase of Bangkok Patana School’s journey., evaluating the risks and opportunities that lie ahead.
The day was both productive and rewarding, with active participation from Board members and school leaders. It provided a valuable platform for reflection, strategic thinking and the exchange of ideas, ensuring continued alignment with the School’s vision and commitment to excellence.
As part of the programme, Board members also had the opportunity to visit the new Discovery Centre. The visit offered a firsthand look at this exciting learning environment and the innovative opportunities it provides for students. Board members were impressed by the facilities and enjoyed seeing how the space will support creativity, exploration and future-focused learning.
The School would like to thank all Board members and staff involved in organising and facilitating this successful event. Their contributions helped make the day both enjoyable and highly productive.
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A new Bangkok Youth Orchestra has been launched to bring together talented young musicians from international schools across Bangkok, offering […]
Dress Up Days 2026/27
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As we reach the end of the school year, we would like to share an exciting update that will help […]
As we reach the end of the school year, we would like to share an exciting update that will help […]
A new Bangkok Youth Orchestra has been launched to bring together talented young musicians from international schools across Bangkok, offering […]
Invoices for School Fee for Term 1, 2026/27 Invoices for school fees for Term 1, 2026/27 were issued on 13th May 2026. If you […]
Introducing Classlist: Bringing Our Parent Community Closer Together
As we reach the end of the school year, we would like to share an exciting update that will help strengthen connections across our parent community.
Bangkok Patana School is introducing Classlist — a secure, school-supported platform designed to make it easier for parents to connect, communicate and stay informed.
Through Classlist, the PTG will be able to:
- Ensure all families have equal access to key information, including those who are new to the community;
- Provide a clear and reliable source of updates, reducing the risk of missed or conflicting messages;
- Support a more consistent approach to privacy and safeguarding expectations;
- Reduce the need for parents to manage multiple groups across different platforms.
This approach allows the PTG to better support an internationally mobile community, while maintaining the sense of connection that parents value. Note that official school communications will still continue on the regular channels.
The Transition
As part of this transition, PTG-led Year group and community communications will move to Classlist. This will become the primary platform for sharing PTG updates and information. The transition period will be from now until 31st August 2026.
Existing externally managed groups will be gradually phased out by 31st August 2026 to avoid duplication and ensure that all families receive consistent and accessible communication.
We recognise the important role these external groups on WhatsApp, LINE and other platforms have played in building connections within our community, and parents are, of course, welcome to continue informal connections in ways that suit them. Classlist is intended to provide a more inclusive and reliable foundation for school-related parent communication.
As Classlist rolls out in August, the PTG will host multiple training sessions to ease parents comfort with the platform.
Privacy and Safeguarding
Classlist operates within a secure framework. Parents will be able to manage what information they choose to share, and clear guidelines will be in place to support safe and respectful use.
What to Expect Next
We have already begun to set up Classlist for Bangkok Patana School. All parents will receive an invitation to join via email from Classlist. Parents must use the email address registered with school to register with Classlist.
We are looking forward to using this new way for our community to connect — and to making it easier for parents to stay in touch with one another.
Still Have Questions?
Head over to our PTG Firefly pages and check out the FAQs.
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As we reach the end of the school year, we would like to share an exciting update that will help […]
A new Bangkok Youth Orchestra has been launched to bring together talented young musicians from international schools across Bangkok, offering […]
Invoices for School Fee for Term 1, 2026/27 Invoices for school fees for Term 1, 2026/27 were issued on 13th May 2026. If you […]
Important: Certificate of Enrolment and Visa Documentation Requests for Summer Break If you require documentation from the school to support […]
Introducing Classlist: Bringing Our Parent Community Closer Together
As we reach the end of the school year, we would like to share an exciting update that will help strengthen connections across our parent community.
Bangkok Patana School is introducing Classlist — a secure, school-supported platform designed to make it easier for parents to connect, communicate and stay informed.
Through Classlist, the PTG will be able to:
- Ensure all families have equal access to key information, including those who are new to the community;
- Provide a clear and reliable source of updates, reducing the risk of missed or conflicting messages;
- Support a more consistent approach to privacy and safeguarding expectations;
- Reduce the need for parents to manage multiple groups across different platforms.
This approach allows the PTG to better support an internationally mobile community, while maintaining the sense of connection that parents value. Note that official school communications will still continue on the regular channels.
The Transition
As part of this transition, PTG-led Year group and community communications will move to Classlist. This will become the primary platform for sharing PTG updates and information. The transition period will be from now until 31st August 2026.
Existing externally managed groups will be gradually phased out by 31st August 2026 to avoid duplication and ensure that all families receive consistent and accessible communication.
We recognise the important role these external groups on WhatsApp, LINE and other platforms have played in building connections within our community, and parents are, of course, welcome to continue informal connections in ways that suit them. Classlist is intended to provide a more inclusive and reliable foundation for school-related parent communication.
As Classlist rolls out in August, the PTG will host multiple training sessions to ease parents comfort with the platform.
Privacy and Safeguarding
Classlist operates within a secure framework. Parents will be able to manage what information they choose to share, and clear guidelines will be in place to support safe and respectful use.
What to Expect Next
We have already begun to set up Classlist for Bangkok Patana School. All parents will receive an invitation to join via email from Classlist. Parents must use the email address registered with school to register with Classlist.
We are looking forward to using this new way for our community to connect — and to making it easier for parents to stay in touch with one another.
Still Have Questions?
Head over to our PTG Firefly pages and check out the FAQs.
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A new Bangkok Youth Orchestra has been launched to bring together talented young musicians from international schools across Bangkok, offering […]
Invoices for School Fee for Term 1, 2026/27 Invoices for school fees for Term 1, 2026/27 were issued on 13th May 2026. If you […]
Important: Certificate of Enrolment and Visa Documentation Requests for Summer Break If you require documentation from the school to support […]
PTG Updates
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A new Bangkok Youth Orchestra has been launched to bring together talented young musicians from international schools across Bangkok, offering […]
Invoices for School Fee for Term 1, 2026/27 Invoices for school fees for Term 1, 2026/27 were issued on 13th May 2026. If you […]
Important: Certificate of Enrolment and Visa Documentation Requests for Summer Break If you require documentation from the school to support […]
Some of the best collaborators I can think of are The Beatles. Not because they always agreed; far from it. […]
Community Events
A new Bangkok Youth Orchestra has been launched to bring together talented young musicians from international schools across Bangkok, offering students the opportunity to perform high‑quality music while building friendships through shared musical experiences.
Rehearsals will take place on Saturdays at Denla British School (DBS) and will be led by Nattawat Luantampol, a promising young conductor from the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra (TPO). The programme aims to develop musical skill, ensemble awareness and a strong sense of community among participants.
Two ensembles have been established to support different age groups. The Bangkok Youth Orchestra, for musicians aged 13–20, will rehearse from 8.30am to 12.15pm. The Bangkok Youth Training Orchestra, open to students aged 8–14, will rehearse from 1.00pm to 5.00pm.
With a focus on musical excellence and collaboration, the initiative provides young musicians with a platform to perform challenging repertoire, learn from professional leadership and connect with peers who share a passion for music.
Please see the below poster for information about a film screening hosted by the Belgian Embassy. There will also be artwork on display from three Bangkok Patana students who entered an Embassy competition.
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Invoices for School Fee for Term 1, 2026/27 Invoices for school fees for Term 1, 2026/27 were issued on 13th May 2026. If you […]
Important: Certificate of Enrolment and Visa Documentation Requests for Summer Break If you require documentation from the school to support […]
Some of the best collaborators I can think of are The Beatles. Not because they always agreed; far from it. […]
What book do you recommend and why? The Names by Florence Knapp. I like to read and celebrate contemporary, […]
School Announcements and Upcoming Events
Invoices for School Fee for Term 1, 2026/27
Invoices for school fees for Term 1, 2026/27 were issued on 13th May 2026. If you have not received your invoice, please contact the Accounting Department or send an email to accounts@patana.ac.th. Please note that the payment due date is 12th June 2026. Payments received after this date will incur a late payment charge of 1% per month.
Important: Certificate of Enrolment and Visa Documentation Requests for Summer Break
If you require documentation from the school to support visa applications or extensions over the Summer break, please request this as soon as possible. To do so, kindly complete the online request form via the Parents’ Gateway: Document Request from Admissions.
Please note that we require at least three (3) working days to process these requests. The final date to request certified letters or documentation for visa extensions is Friday 19th June 2026.
Kindly be aware that no requests can be processed between 29th June 2026 – 2nd August 2026. The Admissions Office will be open to support new requests starting from 3rd August 2026.
Best regards,
Admissions Team
Secondary School Canteen Closure and Temporary Layout
Please note that the existing Secondary Canteen will be closed for renovation from 13th June 2026. In the meantime, please make yourselves familiar with the temporary layout for the Secondary Canteen which will be located at Secondary Lounge. We will arrange for lunch in this area from 15th – 26th June 2026.
Subject: School Shop and Postal Services Closure Notice
Please be advised that the School Shop will be closed from 29th June 2026 to 3rd August 2026 and will reopen on 4th August 2026.
During this period, the Facilities Department will be carrying out the installation of a new air conditioning unit.
In addition, please note that Postal Services will be suspended from 29th June to 31st August 2026 and will resume normal operations on 1st September 2026.
Thank you for your support.
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Important: Certificate of Enrolment and Visa Documentation Requests for Summer Break If you require documentation from the school to support […]
Some of the best collaborators I can think of are The Beatles. Not because they always agreed; far from it. […]
What book do you recommend and why? The Names by Florence Knapp. I like to read and celebrate contemporary, […]
(i)GCSE PE students took on Bangkok’s Happy & Healthy Bike Lane at dawn — and delivered performances to be proud […]
School Announcements and Upcoming Events
Important: Certificate of Enrolment and Visa Documentation Requests for Summer Break
If you require documentation from the school to support visa applications or extensions over the Summer break, please request this as soon as possible. To do so, kindly complete the online request form via the Parents’ Gateway: Document Request from Admissions.
Please note that we require at least three (3) working days to process these requests. The final date to request certified letters or documentation for visa extensions is Friday 19th June 2026.
Kindly be aware that no requests can be processed between 29th June 2026 – 2nd August 2026. The Admissions Office will be open to support new requests starting from 3rd August 2026.
Best regards,
Admissions Team
School Shop and Postal Services Closure Notice
Please be advised that the School Shop will be closed from 29th June 2026 to 3rd August 2026 and will reopen on 4th August 2026.
During this period, the Facilities Department will be carrying out the installation of a new air conditioning unit.
In addition, please note that Postal Services will be suspended from 29th June to 31st August 2026 and will resume normal operations on 1st September 2026.
Thank you for your support.
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Some of the best collaborators I can think of are The Beatles. Not because they always agreed; far from it. […]
What book do you recommend and why? The Names by Florence Knapp. I like to read and celebrate contemporary, […]
(i)GCSE PE students took on Bangkok’s Happy & Healthy Bike Lane at dawn — and delivered performances to be proud […]
The East Meets West Gathering brought of music, culture and collaboration between students learning traditional Thai and Western musical instruments. […]
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