Si Ri Panya News Highlights
- Nicola Bunchuay
- Jul 4
- 5 min read
Updated: Jul 5
Welcome to our Friday July 4th 2025 Newsletter (issue 17).
This week we've been steeped in revision and end of year assessments, rehearsals, rehearsals, tests, more rehearsals and preparations for our next and final end of year event! Never a dull moment at Si Ri Panya.
However, even though all of that sounds intense, which it is, our students take it in their stride! They can handle it, because they are balanced and we see that it in their actions. If they feel overwhelmed, like we all do from time to time, they know who they can talk to or how to look after themselves before they get too stressed.
This is no small thing, in fact it is one of the biggest things they will take away from school this year as they continue to develop into excellent upstanding members of our wider school and world community.
Talking of which, here are years 1-5 who enjoyed an interesting discussion based assembly on the subject of luck, abundance, charity and giving to others when we have more than we need. It was full of facinating stories from our students about their encounters with people in need.
End-of-Term Learning Celebration: "Saving Our Planet"
We are excited to invite all Si Ri Panya families to our End-of-Term Learning Celebration on Thursday 10th July 2025, themed “Saving Our Planet”. This special event will showcase the creativity, collaboration, and commitment of our students as they explore eco-conscious living through cross-curricular projects.
📅 Event Details: Time: 13:15 – 14:45 Thursday 10th July 2025
This year’s celebration features a variety of engaging activities and performances designed to reflect our school’s core values—Courage, Respect, Honesty, Balance, Resilience, and Community-Mindedness.
Key Dates at a Glance
Term 1 After-School Activity (ASA) sign-up information
See Newsletter Issue 17 for full details
Sunday 6th July 2025 - Year 6 Welcome to Secondary' celebrations & Year 9 Farewell Party
See Newsletter Issue 14 for full details
Wednesday 9 July 2025 at 19:30 pm – Yr 6 Romeo & Juliet Drama Performance & Graduation Ceremony
See Newsletter Issue 11 for full details
Thursday 10 July 2025 at 13:15 pm – End-of-Term Learning Celebration Y1-6: "Saving Our Planet"
See Newsletter Issue 11 for full details
Download the 2024-25 whole school photo
See Newsletter Issue 8 for full details
Futsal Clinic, hosted by reLOVElution FC
Secondary students had the opportunity to have a FUTSAL masterclass this week during enrichment. Futsal is a fast-paced, indoor version of football played with five players on each team. It’s played on a smaller, hard court with a smaller, low-bounce ball, which helps players develop quick thinking, close control, and sharp passing skills. Futsal is known for its emphasis on skill, creativity, and teamwork.
Student Voice in Action: New 4-Week Lunch Menu from September
We love hearing from our students—and we always listen. After receiving feedback that they’d like even more variety in our school lunches, our chef has made a small but exciting change. Starting in Term 1 (September), we’ll be moving from a three-week lunch menu rotation to a four-week cycle. This change was supported at the last Board meeting, with parent reps in full agreement.
The students continue to praise the delicious quality of the meals, and we’re proud to say the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. By adding just one extra week to the cycle, we’ve been able to introduce even more variety and keep things fresh—without changing the meals everyone loves.
🍽️ You can view the updated menu here: www.siripanya.com/school-meals
Term 1 Secondary Enrichment - Bigger and Better!
We have been looking at ways to make our enrichment programme more diverse and engaging, with a range of creative, practical and physical activities for Secondary students to choose from. We are also adding an extra homework club session (with two sessions a week now) for those students who need support either with the content or to develop their independent study skills.
As well as new activities, we will be running enrichment every day of the week from September, with school finishing at 4pm every day.
This week students are making their requests for Term 1 so that we can begin the new school year with a draft timetable in place. We are also hoping to add some additional off-site options over the next few weeks - watch this space!
Term 1 Primary ASAs Are Here -! Sign Up Now!
We’re excited to launch our 2025-26 Term 1 After-School Activities (ASA) Programme! These after-school sessions — held Monday to Friday from 3:05–4:00 PM — offer students in Years 1–6 the chance to explore new interests, build friendships, and enjoy hands-on learning beyond the classroom.
We have a fantastic line-up of 14 clubs to choose from — including a few exciting new additions. Places are limited to keep group sizes small and ensure quality experiences.
✅ How to Register: Visit our website to view the full schedule, pricing, and descriptions. 👉 View the ASA Programme
Submit the Sign-Up Form: Choose your child’s clubs via our new Google Form. (Please fill in a separate form for each child.) 👉 Complete the Sign-Up Form
Receive Confirmation & Payment Info: We’ll check availability and email you to confirm your selections and provide payment instructions.
Secure Your Child’s Place: Transfer the fee and upload proof of payment using the link in your confirmation email.
Your child’s place will be confirmed once payment is received.
💬 Questions? Email us at asa@siripanya.com and we’ll be happy to help.
Ready, Steady ... Jump!
Year 7, 8 & 9 have been competing in a high jump competition in our athletics topic. The highest jump recorded was a whopping 1.34m by Sean in Year 8. National high jump records for the scissors technique are between 1.30 - 1.40m so it was a fantastic achievement!
Pre-Order Equipment & Uniform by 4 July 2025
Pre-orders are now open for both Primary and Secondary students:
Ongoing 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.
