Si Ri Panya News Highlights (issue 45)
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April 24th - Talent, History and Community
As we begin Term 3, we take a moment to reflect on two standout events from the end of last term — our Talent Show and Time Travellers event.
Both were powerful examples of our school community coming together to celebrate learning, creativity, and student confidence.
We are pleased to share a selection of photos and short films from each event below.
Talent Show 2026
From performances on stage to the energy in the audience, the Talent Show was a celebration of creativity, confidence, and community.
We are pleased to now share a 4 minute film of the highlights from the event.
We are also pleased to now share the full performance recordings from the event. 👉 Watch the Talent Show videos
Time Travellers 2026
Through performance and hands-on experiences, our Primary students brought history to life, deepening their understanding beyond the classroom.
We hope you enjoy revisiting these moments. They reflect the growing confidence, creativity, and sense of community across the school.
Say cheese!
School Photographs Scheduled for Wednesday 29th April
The school photographer will be visiting on Wednesday 29th April to take a whole school photo as well as class photographs.
📸 Whole school photo at 9:00 AM – please ensure your child arrives on time. We are unable to Photoshop in any children who are not present.
Once the photos have been taken, families will be able to view and download them.
Uniform Reminder: Children must wear the correct school uniform:
✔ White school shirt with blue skirt or blue shorts
✔ Sport shoes
✔ Hair tied back, off the face
🚫 No sports uniforms should be worn on photo day. If your child has PE later in the day, please pack their sports clothes in their bag so they can change after the photographs.
📅Have Your Say, the Si Ri Panya Way ☕️
We warmly invite all parents to the Term 3 Parent & Friends Committee Meeting on Friday 8th May 2026, 9:30–10:30am at Baan Manali Resort (map link: Baan Manali Resort).
This is an opportunity to share ideas, raise questions, and stay connected through your Parent & Friends Committee — a key link between families, staff, and the Executive Board.
Your current parent representatives are:
Mr. Doron Yariv (Y4 & Y6)
Ms. Idit Reizner (Y3, Y7 & Y9)
Ms. Phavika Palsingh (Rupa) (Y8)
Mr. Brian Jay (Parent of former pupil)
Thank you to all our dedicated parent reps for their continued support. We hope to see many of you there—your voice matters!
INSET DAY - TERM 3, Aligning Our Teams Cross Campus
INSET Day is always a bit of a mystery — a day before students return, when teachers and school leaders come together. What exactly happens behind the scenes?
This term, we wanted to share a little more.
INSET takes place three times a year and gives us dedicated time to reflect, plan and align our priorities as a whole staff team.
We began the day with a session led by Lisa (Head of Primary), exploring the importance of strong relationships as the foundation for effective learning. It was a powerful reminder of the impact we have each day in shaping our students’ experiences.
Staff then worked collaboratively to reflect on our core values and how these will be brought to life in Term 3. The ideas generated have since been developed into a shared staff infographic and video, offering a genuine insight into what we collectively believe in for our students.
Jeanne (Head of Secondary) introduced our upcoming accreditation visit in June and led a session on adaptive teaching — ensuring all students are supported to achieve ambitious learning goals.
The afternoon focused on phase-based planning across Primary and Secondary, followed by a practical workshop on the use of AI to support teaching and learning.
So, the mystery of INSET Day is perhaps not so mysterious after all. It is a day of reflection, collaboration and preparation — ensuring our staff are aligned, prepared and focused on delivering high-quality learning for every student.
The Power of Reading Aloud - Key Stage 1
This week, Year 1 and 2 pupils buddied up to develop their oracy skills through reading aloud — building confidence, vocabulary and a love of reading.
Set outdoors in the shade, pupils read with a partner, creating a calm and supportive environment to practise both speaking and listening.
Well done to our Key Stage 1 readers.
Snakes and Ladders Maths - Year 4
Our Year 4 students have been strengthening their multiplication and division skills through a game-based approach using Snakes and Ladders.
By integrating maths challenges into the game, pupils solved questions to move forward on the board — encouraging quick thinking and problem-solving in a supportive environment.
The familiar format helped build confidence and reduce anxiety, particularly for those developing fluency. It was especially pleasing to see pupils explaining their strategies and supporting one another when faced with more challenging questions.
A great example of how learning can be both meaningful and enjoyable.
Year 5 Vibrant Flower Sculpture Project: Spring is in the Air!
Year 5 students have been exploring a spring-themed art project, using foam modelling clay to design and sculpt their own vibrant flowers.
With bright colours and imaginative forms, each piece reflects growing artistic confidence and attention to detail, bringing a cheerful sense of spring into the classroom.
Meanwhile, outside, the weather has felt closer to a summer heatwave — a contrast that has not gone unnoticed by our young artists.
Psyched for Secondary Science Club!
This week, our Science Club explored a surprising way to inflate a balloon — without using our lungs.
Using a simple chemical reaction, students combined baking soda and vinegar in a bottle, with a balloon attached to the top.
When the two substances mixed, a gas was produced, inflating the balloon and demonstrating how gas pressure works in a clear and memorable way.
Fizz. Bubble. Inflate.
Model United Nations Club – Politics, Policies and Debate
This week, students took part in a Moderated Caucus in Model United Nations Club, led by Noam and Naia as Chairs.
A moderated caucus is a structured debate where delegates present and respond to ideas on a specific topic. Students created a Speaker’s List and delivered short speeches on early warning systems and education around natural disasters.
While there were some nerves, all delegates performed well. The Chairs were particularly impressed with Jonathan in his role as the delegate of Thailand.
A Value to Kick off the Final Term of the Year: RESPECTFUL
Each term, we focus on two core values across the school, encouraging students to actively demonstrate them in their daily interactions.
This term, Secondary launched with a student-led assembly exploring the value of respect. Pupils were asked two simple questions: What does respect look like? and What does it sound like?
Their ideas have been captured in the infographic below, offering a clear and thoughtful reflection on what respectful behaviour means in practice.
We hope this serves as a useful guide both in school and at home. We encourage families to reinforce these messages and support students in developing the habits and understanding behind respectful behaviour.
Key Dates at a Glance
Looking Ahead: Key events and special days for the school year are published on our homepage.
SRP Music Academy
See Newsletter Issue 35 for full details
🌟 Weekly Reminders
🎂 Birthdays: Primary birthdays (Years 1–6) are celebrated every Friday at 2:00 p.m. during Enrichment Time. Secondary birthdays (Years 7-11) are celebrated during tutor time.
📖 Library Books: Please check at home for any school library books and return them to either the Primary or Secondary library.
♻️ Bottle Cap Collection: We’re collecting bottle caps for our Precious Plastic Project. Collection point outside the primary gate. Find out more about this exciting long-term project here: www.siripanya.com/precious-plastic-project
🐞 Head Lice Checks: Please check your child’s hair regularly and treat if needed. Children with long hair (boys and girls) should keep it tied up.
👕 Uniform Orders: Please ensure your child is wearing the correct uniform each day. Uniform orders can be placed online:🔗 Secondary Order Form 🔗 Primary Order Form
🍎 Healthy Snacks: Healthy snacks only at break times. No sweets, crisps/chips or cakes.
🚗 Drop-off & Pick-up:
• Drop-off: from 8:30 a.m. only
• Pick-up:
– Primary: 2:50 p.m. (or 4:00 p.m. for ASA)
– Secondary: 4:00 p.m.
Please be punctual, as some children have been waiting for extended periods.
🌬️ No Idling Zone: Please switch off engines while waiting outside school to support a healthier environment for all.
🤒 Absence & Illness: Please notify your child’s class teacher (Primary) or form tutor (Secondary) if they are unwell or absent.
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