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
Sunday, 25 January 2009
Thursday, 22 January 2009
Monday, 19 January 2009
On 23rd Jan
Hi Parents,
there will be a class party on the 23rd Jan, Friday. The students are to bring chinese new year halal food to share.
As part of Community Involvement Project, the students would also be distributing cards and oranges to nearby residential flats. Thus every student would have to bring at least 2 pairs of oranges on the 28th Jan. They will then visit each household of block 52 and 53 to give the oranges.
Cheers :p
there will be a class party on the 23rd Jan, Friday. The students are to bring chinese new year halal food to share.
As part of Community Involvement Project, the students would also be distributing cards and oranges to nearby residential flats. Thus every student would have to bring at least 2 pairs of oranges on the 28th Jan. They will then visit each household of block 52 and 53 to give the oranges.
Cheers :p
Class Committee
Chairperson: Zhi Gang Vice-Chairperson: Yen Yen
Chief Finance officer: Samuel Assistant Finance officer: Carrie
Operations Manager: Chen Jie
Notice Boards In-Charge: Jing Yi
Welfare Head: Shu Xian Assistant Welfare: Firdaus
IT Head: Fionicca
AV Reps: Nabil & Hong Ming
English Rep: Mike
Maths Rep: Leonard
Science Rep: Joshua & Gerald Aw
Music Rep: Brian
Literature Rep: Nazihah
Hosburgh Rep: Yang Kai
Fullerton Rep: Benjamin
Raffles Rep: Damien
Sultan Shoal Rep: Kevin
Chief Finance officer: Samuel Assistant Finance officer: Carrie
Operations Manager: Chen Jie
Notice Boards In-Charge: Jing Yi
Welfare Head: Shu Xian Assistant Welfare: Firdaus
IT Head: Fionicca
AV Reps: Nabil & Hong Ming
English Rep: Mike
Maths Rep: Leonard
Science Rep: Joshua & Gerald Aw
Music Rep: Brian
Literature Rep: Nazihah
Hosburgh Rep: Yang Kai
Fullerton Rep: Benjamin
Raffles Rep: Damien
Sultan Shoal Rep: Kevin
Tuesday, 13 January 2009
classroom decoration
Hi parents,
the school is organizing a competition for chinese new year celebration. Each class is supposed to decorate the classroom for chinese new year. The judging criteria is creativity and the materials to decorate mainly must be of recycled materials.
I have asked the class to decorate a little and will be continuing on Friday. If you have anything to recycle that can add on to the decoration, please ask your child to bring on Friday.
Thank you very much.
the school is organizing a competition for chinese new year celebration. Each class is supposed to decorate the classroom for chinese new year. The judging criteria is creativity and the materials to decorate mainly must be of recycled materials.
I have asked the class to decorate a little and will be continuing on Friday. If you have anything to recycle that can add on to the decoration, please ask your child to bring on Friday.
Thank you very much.
Monday, 12 January 2009
Responding to Queenie's questions.
i think it won't be difficult for 13 year olds to pass 1.5 hrs. They eat, they chit chat, go library etc. Why don't we ask our children what are the things that they do during this 1.5 hrs, and post it here? We can exchange ideas from there....
During swimming lessons on Wed, they gotta depart for the Bedok Swim Complex by 3pm, so they actually only have 1+ hour to while away. And I think as the term progresses, some students may need to do extra (remedial) classes between 2.30pm - 3.30pm (am I right, Glenda?)
...... Cheryl.
i think it won't be difficult for 13 year olds to pass 1.5 hrs. They eat, they chit chat, go library etc. Why don't we ask our children what are the things that they do during this 1.5 hrs, and post it here? We can exchange ideas from there....
During swimming lessons on Wed, they gotta depart for the Bedok Swim Complex by 3pm, so they actually only have 1+ hour to while away. And I think as the term progresses, some students may need to do extra (remedial) classes between 2.30pm - 3.30pm (am I right, Glenda?)
...... Cheryl.
Below extracted via email from Queenie :
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I would like to help on the blog but I'm still on my way getting familiar with it(my first time using a blog).
Besides what CCA our kids going to join, I have been wondering how are they going to pass (or utilize) their time which lays between 1:45 to 3:30pm (that's the time between morning school ends till afternoon CCA starts). This interval is very precious for kids to eat, to rest, to interact with their friends,or to do some of their homework or revision in school.
Question: As a parent, how are we able to help them to enjoy and utilize this precious time?
Question: How are we able to let our kids to eat healthyly when they are given the freedom to choose the food their like?
Please share with us your thoughts, dear all parents!
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I would like to help on the blog but I'm still on my way getting familiar with it(my first time using a blog).
Besides what CCA our kids going to join, I have been wondering how are they going to pass (or utilize) their time which lays between 1:45 to 3:30pm (that's the time between morning school ends till afternoon CCA starts). This interval is very precious for kids to eat, to rest, to interact with their friends,or to do some of their homework or revision in school.
Question: As a parent, how are we able to help them to enjoy and utilize this precious time?
Question: How are we able to let our kids to eat healthyly when they are given the freedom to choose the food their like?
Please share with us your thoughts, dear all parents!
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3 students transferred out
1. Mok Zi Jia
2. Minn Tock
3. Tan Jing Kang
have been transferred out, thus their names have been removed from the list on the right.
2. Minn Tock
3. Tan Jing Kang
have been transferred out, thus their names have been removed from the list on the right.
Saturday, 10 January 2009
Child names
Hi all,
I have added the names of the students in 1E3, per the list that was given out during the campfire. I have tried to make the given name first then comma then the surname followed by other names.
E.g. Carrie, Chiong Shi Qi
Pls correct me if I got it wrong!
I have added the names of the students in 1E3, per the list that was given out during the campfire. I have tried to make the given name first then comma then the surname followed by other names.
E.g. Carrie, Chiong Shi Qi
Pls correct me if I got it wrong!
Adding of authors to this blog
Hi
I have added as authors of this blog, all the below parents who have submitted the email address. Hope you can write something here.
Next, take note the other blog by Joanne - http://bedokviewpsgsec1n7.blogspot.com/. Very comprehensive. I'm afraid I don't have much time to do so much work like scanning in forms & time table, to show on the blog since I have to take care of my 1 yo baby, Nicole. Other authors - please feel free to be as creative as you like in this blog!
I have opened this blog to be viewable only by the public. If you feel that this blog should be restricted, feel free to let us know.
I have also added William Tan & Glenda Chia (Form Teacher) as authors. So, both are welcomed to use this as a means of communication.
I have added as authors of this blog, all the below parents who have submitted the email address. Hope you can write something here.
Next, take note the other blog by Joanne - http://bedokviewpsgsec1n7.blogspot.com/. Very comprehensive. I'm afraid I don't have much time to do so much work like scanning in forms & time table, to show on the blog since I have to take care of my 1 yo baby, Nicole. Other authors - please feel free to be as creative as you like in this blog!
I have opened this blog to be viewable only by the public. If you feel that this blog should be restricted, feel free to let us know.
I have also added William Tan & Glenda Chia (Form Teacher) as authors. So, both are welcomed to use this as a means of communication.
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