On Wednesday 27th August, along with the Vice Principals, Luke Jones and Lorna Conroy, we welcomed all new Secondary School parents to an informative morning session designed to introduce some of the key aspects of life at Bangkok Patana School.

I couldn’t welcome our new families without sharing a sentiment that truly reflects how we feel: “We hope you enjoy belonging to the Patana community as much as we do.” It’s more than just a welcome, it’s an invitation to be part of something special. I then introduced our Secondary theme for the year: ‘Language Matters‘, a commitment to simplifying our communication and ensuring clarity through the words that we use. This theme was woven throughout the morning’s presentations, reinforcing the school’s commitment to making information accessible and meaningful for families.

Lorna Conroy, Vice Principal Student Welfare, led a comprehensive overview of the school’s pastoral systems, highlighting the important roles of Heads of Year, Tutors, Support Tutors and the wider well-being team. She emphasised the school’s holistic approach to student wellbeing, learning and global citizenship, supported by a robust safeguarding framework and a dedicated counselling team.

Luke Jones, Vice Principal Curriculum and Assessment, then introduced the curriculum and assessment structures across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. Parents were guided through an overview of our subject offerings, assessment practices and reporting timelines, and the integration of UN Sustainable Development Goals into the KS3 curriculum through Global Citizenship Impact Projects.

The school extends its thanks to all families who attended and looks forward to a successful year ahead.