Friday 7th March, 2025
Another Action Packed Week for Si Ri Panya Students...
This week we bring you positive news and highlights of work done and learning taking place across Primary and Secondary. Everyday there are great things at school happening, which provide our students with opportunities to develop their skills and confidence. Read on to see what's been going on across our school community this week.
Movie Night Raises ฿4,790 for PACS Charity
On Tuesday, Year 1 & 2 kicked off our series of charity fundraiser movie nights, which will show age appropriate movies over the next three weeks. More than 30 cosy-clothed students attended the eagerly awaited event to see the film Madagascar, raising a grand total of ฿4,790 for Koh Phangan dog charity, PACS.
Armed with delicious snacks and facilitated by our student-led charity council from Years 4 & 6 and teaching staff, the atmosphere was electric.
Si Ri Panya’s youngest members did themselves proud by demonstrating impeccable behaviour while having an enjoyable social night with their friends. Setting the tone for what has fast become an occasion to be remembered.
Well done to everyone who contributed to making this evening such a success! We are sincerely grateful to our school community for playing a part in transforming the lives of dogs on our special island. Your kindness and generosity make a real difference.
Friday's Special Assembly Celebration of World Book Day
Matilda, Alice in Wonderland, Girls Sleepover Party, Spider-man and many more of our favourite book characters turned up to today's Friday assembly to help us celebrate and promote reading.
Fun was had as students' bravely stood up and shared something about the marvellous characters they'd come as and we talked about stories we loved and why reading is cool.
World Book Day is such an important event, for all children. Books play a crucial role in developing vocabulary, comprehension, creativity, and critical thinking.
For Key Stage 1 & 2, stories provide children with the opportunity to immerse themselves in different worlds, explore new ideas, and develop empathy for others by stepping into the shoes of different characters.
As Si Ri Panyans move into Key Stage 2 and beyond, their ability to discuss and engage with texts in meaningful ways build on this early foundation. This not only strengthens their literacy skills but also fosters confidence in communication.
Some of our prize winners for best costume, featured above. A special shout-out goes to Sebby, Yr 1 who said to his mother when leaving to school on Friday morning, "I never win anything!" It just shows you, you never know what you can achieve when you put your mind to it!
World Book Day encourages us to take a moment to acknowledge a love of books at home and school—whether that's through shared reading, independent reading, or even storytelling. We hope that celebrating this day has a positive impact on your child’s development, but most of all, ignites a lifetime's love of reading. Reading gives us space to think, to relax our minds and is the gift that keeps on giving!
"No Art, No Life!" - Year 8 Sculptors Work on their Mexican Project
"Art is the question. Art is the answer" - anonymous...
Year 8 Sculpture class recently explored the world of fantastical Mexican creatures known Alebrijies, which have animal like features like horns, wings, claws, fins, fangs and even human features!
When finished, these wonderfully creative pieces of art are covered with brightly coloured paint and patterns. We cannot wait to see the finished products from this inspired class of Teacher Annye's.
2025-26 Academic Year Calendar Now Available
We are pleased to announce that the 2025-26 academic year calendar is now available on our website. Families can view and download the calendar as a PDF by visiting:
This calendar provides key dates for the upcoming school year, including term start and end dates and holidays. We encourage all parents to review it in advance for planning purposes.
DISSECTION CLUB
A new hands-on experience
Our Secondary students opt to choose from a range of different enrichment activities, and one them this term is Dissection Club with Teacher Hannah. In this club, students can explore biology by looking at real examples.
Our first session was examining eyeballs, which many of the students found fascinating - as you can see from these photos!
This is a first rate ASA for future scientists, medics, analysist and countless other professions that rely on expert forensic investigation.
Developing Digital Skills for the Future
Year 8 have been working on their own artificial intelligence (AI) fantasy business ideas using a range of digital tools including Flint AI for education, Canva and Google slides.
These are cutting edge skills that can open all manner of opportunities to students. We encourage full immersion when learning how to use technology on the job, which helps build real life transferable skills that students can utilize now and in the future.
Weekly Reminders
Library Reminder: Please check at home for any lost books and return them to the Primary or Secondary library so everyone can enjoy them!
Bottle Cap Collection: We're collecting bottle caps for our Precious Plastic Project! Please bring your bottle caps to the collection point located inside the Primary school gate on the left. Secondary students can bring theirs to the Design and Technology Lab. Find out more about this exciting long-term project here: Precious Plastic Phangan Facebook.
Drop Off and Pick Up: Drop-off is at 8:30 am (not earlier). Pick-up times are 2:50 pm for Primary (or 4:00 pm if attending an ASA) and 4:00 pm for Secondary. Please be punctual, as some Primary children have been waiting up to 30 minutes after 2:50 pm, which can be distressing for them.
No Idling Zone: Help make the area outside our school a NO IDLING ZONE which means switching car engines off while you wait for your child. We appreciate your action for the environment and health of all.
Absence and Illness: Notify your child's class teacher (Primary) or form teacher (Secondary) directly to inform them of absence and sickness.
Head Lice Check: Continue to check your child's hair for head lice regularly and treat accordingly. Boys and girls with long hair need to tie it up.
Class WhatsApp Groups: Join the parent WhatsApp group for your child's class via the QR code HERE
Healthy snacks: Healthy snacks only. No sweets, crisps/chips or cakes at break times. Birthdays are the exception and dealt with per class policy.