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Year 4 Residential 2013

Year 4 Residential 2013. Our Mission … “ to ensure that students of all nationalities grow to their full potential as independent learners in a caring British international community ”. Kanchanaburi. Outline of the Presentation. Why Residentials? Dates, Classes and Staffing

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Year 4 Residential 2013

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  1. Year 4 Residential 2013 Our Mission … “ to ensure that students of all nationalities grow to their full potential as independent learners in a caring British international community” Kanchanaburi Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation

  2. Outline of the Presentation • Why Residentials? • Dates, Classes and Staffing • Health & Safety • The Resort • Activities • Costing • What happens next? Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation

  3. Why Residential Visits? • Personal and Social Education • Valuable Learning Experience • Team Building Exercises • Independence • Responsibility • Cooperation • Lots of Fun! Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation

  4. Year 4 Residential Timetable Term 2 Week 3 Monday 21 - Friday 25 January 2013 Term 2 Week 4 Monday 28 Jan - Friday 1 Feb 2013 Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation

  5. 1st Week - 4R, 4H, 4S & 4W • 4R – Rebecca Sykes • 4H – Peter Hockley • 4S – Sophie Richardson • 4W – Kay Wilson • Sandra Brock • Ginie Turner • Khun Bell • Khun Sasi • Angela Royle • Angela Spiers • Liam Tyrrell • Steph Lethlean • 2 Nurses Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation

  6. 2nd Week – 4M, 4O, 4J & 4P • 4M – Clare Measures • 4O – John O’Shea • 4J – Jo Wellington • 4P – John Potts • Paul Johnson • Khun Bell • Khun Rosie • Colette Gawthorne • Claire Lunn-Walker • Lizzy West • Katie Bennett • Jason Cooper • 2 Nurses Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation

  7. Health and Safety • Welfare and safety a priority at all times • Risk Assessment / Teachers Handbook • Water Safety Certificates – Teachers • Staff / Pupil Ratio 1:9 • Year 4 Staff have visited the site • Emergency Drill - on arrival • 2 nurses on each trip • Local Hospital - informed of our visit • Medicines - labeled and administered by the nurse • On-line medical and dietary forms Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation

  8. Felix River Kwai Resort • 3 hours from Bangkok • Located on the River Kwai close to the famous bridge • Third year as accommodation for Year 4 • Closely inspected by Year 4 staff and Patana Services Team Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation

  9. The Resort Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation

  10. The Resort Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation

  11. Accommodation • Rooms with bathroom, shower, air con, and fridge • 3 students sharing a room • Spacious Dining & Meeting Rooms • Has clearly defined, safe grassy play areas and recreation facilities • Security guards - patrol at night Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation

  12. Rooms • Secure • Supervised • Clean • Comfortable Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation

  13. Bathrooms • Clean • Hygienic • Inside Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation

  14. Meals • Breakfast, Lunch and Evening Meals • Buffet style meals offering a range of Thai and western food • Vegetarian and special diets catered for • 1 Packed lunch - out of camp • No nut products placed into any meals Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation

  15. Grounds Spacious Clear Boundaries Clean Safe Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation

  16. Integrated Curriculum Links EXPLORATION – Bridge over the River Kwai • Literacy – Reflections through diary writing, journals, recounts • Humanities – Settlers in the past, (Drop pins) • Art – Observational drawing • Design and Technology – Building a shelter • Thinking Skills – Team challenges • PE – Swimming, Dance, Games • PSHE – Independence, co-operation, self-management skills • IB focus – Open-minded/Risk-takers Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation

  17. Orientation Day • In school orientation for all students • Team Challenges • Constructing a Survival Shelter • Treasure Hunt • Swimming (Health & Safety discussion). Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation

  18. Prasat Muang Singh • Visit the ancient Khmer ruins - C13th • Examine the buildings and burial sites • Visit the museum • Opportunity for observational drawings Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation

  19. Sai Yok Waterfall • Rock formations • Dam building • Visit an old steam train • Talk about the significance of the Death Railway Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation

  20. Death Railway Journey along the ‘Death Railway’ from Nam Tok to Wam Po. Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation

  21. Wat Tham Kao Caves • Explore the limestone caves and see the Buddhist shrines • Identify stalactites / stalagmites and other features • Descriptive writing using senses Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation

  22. The River Kwai • Observational drawing of the bridge/discussion of its significance Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation

  23. Other Day - Time Activities • Diary writing • Team Challenges • Art Activities • Games • Swimming • Tidy Room!!! Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation

  24. Evening Activities After dinner each night: • Quiz Night • Talent Show / Barbeque • Disco Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation

  25. Communication • Telephone tree - in operation • School informed with information placed on the website (Residential blog) • Parents to be informed in case of an emergency or illness • No calls or visits to individual children Birthdays an exception - telephone call • No news is good news! Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation

  26. Pocket Money • Baht 500 max • Soft drinks, ice cream, souvenirs • Small, named purse or wallet - carried around neck or waist • Children are responsible for safe keeping Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation

  27. Total Cost - THB 8,700 • Transport - Bangkok / Kanchanaburi • Transport in the area - train, coach • Accommodation and Food • Insurance • Nurses • Park, Cave and Guide Fees • T-shirt / Hat • A safe, enjoyable and worthwhile experience Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation

  28. What next? • Detailed Letter will be sent home electronically on Friday 9th November that includes all relevant information. • Permission form – hard copy will be sent home on Friday 9th November with a return date of Friday 16th November. • Medical Form - update – on-line - Parent Gateway • Dietary Form - update – on-line - Parent Gateway • Equipment List • January/February – Three free evenings for you! Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation

  29. Questions? Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation

  30. Thank You From Year 4 Thank you for your support this evening and we hope that we have given you all the information required. Please don’t hesitate to contact either myself or your Class Teacher if you have any individual concerns. resy@patana.ac.th Bangkok Patana School Master Presentation

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