Thursday, 28 May 2009
Monday, 20 April 2009
Recent Observations
Hi Parents,
I have noticed that a large group of students from 1E3 likes to stay back after school hours till about 6pm almost everyday to play basketball at the new ISH. This is a good thing because it 1)helps them to build friendship, 2)they do not waste their time at LAN shops, 3) they are spending time in school rather than hanging outside 4)they get to release their abundant energy 5)& many more benefits.
The downside to this is if they do not revise their work after they reached home, their results may be affected.
I do encourage them to stay in school to do some sports as this may minimize the chances of hanging out with bad company. However if you feel that your child's academic performance is affected by this, please do inform me.
Please note too that while they are in school playing, there isn't close supervision from teachers. Thank you very much.
Cheers
I have noticed that a large group of students from 1E3 likes to stay back after school hours till about 6pm almost everyday to play basketball at the new ISH. This is a good thing because it 1)helps them to build friendship, 2)they do not waste their time at LAN shops, 3) they are spending time in school rather than hanging outside 4)they get to release their abundant energy 5)& many more benefits.
The downside to this is if they do not revise their work after they reached home, their results may be affected.
I do encourage them to stay in school to do some sports as this may minimize the chances of hanging out with bad company. However if you feel that your child's academic performance is affected by this, please do inform me.
Please note too that while they are in school playing, there isn't close supervision from teachers. Thank you very much.
Cheers
Thursday, 12 March 2009
comments on the common test
The students fare ok for English but there are some failures and many passed borderline. From my little bit of experience of teaching graduating classes, I found many of the students are unable to perform well because they did not build a strong foundation in English. They had the idea that as long as they are able to communicate in English, it would be fine for them. This would thus affect their answering techniques for Science and understanding of Maths problems and greatly affect humanities.
The students did well for Mathematics...mostly had A for Maths, there were about 3 students who scored more than 90 marks. There are no failures
The students however did not do as well for science...the average was about 65 marks. 2 students scored 80 marks which is the highest. The lowest was a borderline pass.
The class did not do well for Geography...there are a number of failures. Perhaps the subject is new to them.
The class fare average for Literature although there are about 5 failures. There are a few who had A for Literature too.
The students did well for Mathematics...mostly had A for Maths, there were about 3 students who scored more than 90 marks. There are no failures
The students however did not do as well for science...the average was about 65 marks. 2 students scored 80 marks which is the highest. The lowest was a borderline pass.
The class did not do well for Geography...there are a number of failures. Perhaps the subject is new to them.
The class fare average for Literature although there are about 5 failures. There are a few who had A for Literature too.
Upcoming Projects
CME: present a skit or sculpture on total defence
Literature: present a play
Science & D&T: build a toy car
Literature: present a play
Science & D&T: build a toy car
Upcoming Activities for 1E3
March: students will be doing CIP in the school library on different days
4th March to 13th March: the class has just painted the classroom.
7th March: some of the class committee went to Ikea to source for ideas on furnishing the classroom. We''ll need curtains and intend to set up a small reading corner.
17th March: Maths Enrichment Programme
13 April: Learning journey to National Museum
4th March to 13th March: the class has just painted the classroom.
7th March: some of the class committee went to Ikea to source for ideas on furnishing the classroom. We''ll need curtains and intend to set up a small reading corner.
17th March: Maths Enrichment Programme
13 April: Learning journey to National Museum
Monday, 23 February 2009
About 1E3
The one common feedback from the subject teachers is that this class is very chatty. Both girls and boys talk a lot. However during lesson, the girls would be more focus while the boys are more responsive by asking many questions or answering questions posed by the teachers.
The girls are also very neat in their work while some boys submit very untidy work. I guess this is very typical of each gender.
When waiting for teachers to come to the classroom, most of them would be walking around the class to chat with friends whom they are more comfortable with. They were however instructed to read an English story book during waiting times.
In general, 1E3 is super hyperactive (I have boys in the class who cannot sit still), chatty and they are more of hands-on learners (some students like to doodle).
The positive side of them: one teacher commented that at least the class do not have malicious students who usually would be quite difficult to handle.
The girls in the class are also very sweet and gentle and they are not the vain sort who focus only on looks and attention.
The boys are fun loving and humorous. The chairperson and vice-chair are doing a good job especially how they distribute the food during the "black market" activity.
The girls are also very neat in their work while some boys submit very untidy work. I guess this is very typical of each gender.
When waiting for teachers to come to the classroom, most of them would be walking around the class to chat with friends whom they are more comfortable with. They were however instructed to read an English story book during waiting times.
In general, 1E3 is super hyperactive (I have boys in the class who cannot sit still), chatty and they are more of hands-on learners (some students like to doodle).
The positive side of them: one teacher commented that at least the class do not have malicious students who usually would be quite difficult to handle.
The girls in the class are also very sweet and gentle and they are not the vain sort who focus only on looks and attention.
The boys are fun loving and humorous. The chairperson and vice-chair are doing a good job especially how they distribute the food during the "black market" activity.
Wednesday, 11 February 2009
Common Test 1
Dear Parents,
common test is coming soon! If the child finds any difficulties in coping with the revision of some subjects, do inform me asap so that I can revert back to the subject teachers. Since this is their first exam, I hope you can help me to tell them not to be too stress & try their best :p
Cheers
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