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Co-Curricular Activities
Badminton
Senior Girls Team
East Zone
Badminton
Championship
Senior Boys Team
Junior Girls Team
Junior Boys Team
Champions
1 st Runner-up
2 nd Runner-up
3 rd Runner-up
Boys’ Brigade
Boys’ Brigade
Adventure
Quest 2014
2 nd Runner-up
Taisei Tsuchida
Dylan Lim
Aloysius Lee
Tan Shih Rong
Harrison Koh
P6 Humility
P6 Sincerity
P6 Sincerity
P6 Sincerity
P6 Perseverance
画漫画学佳句
小三小四的学生在第一学段的最后一周上了“画漫画学佳句”课程。他们在欢声笑语中学会画漫画，也
学会了好词好句以及成语。小三的学生利用形容不同心情的好词好句画漫画人物的表情，小四的学
生则画四格漫画来带出成语的意思。学生对他们的作品感到满意，都兴致勃勃地把作品带回家与家
人分享。
AESTHETICS
Art & Music Fun Day 2014
Our annual Art & Music Fun Day was held on 12 & 13 March 2014. Kong Hwaians were actively engaged in a myriad of fun-filled activities as they participated in specially customized activities, ranging from fingerprinting to creating their own musical instruments using straws. Upper primary Kong Hwaians even had the opportunity to learn about musicals and cartooning.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
P1 Learning journey to the Zoo
On 4, 6 and 11 March, the P1 pupils had their first learning journey to the Singapore Zoological Gardens.
They had a first-hand experience observing the animals. They had also made use of the in-built camera to capture the animals on the move. During the process of completing the project, they have learnt how to make use of the tools in the iPad collaboratively.
Debate Programme
Selected Primary 5 & Primary 6 pupils attended the Debate Programme, conducted by Speak! Ventures and learnt the basic skills required. The training included role-play sessions and other experiential activities to make learning effective and applicable. Mock debate sessions were incorporated to allow students to practise and receive on-the-spot feedback from the trainers. Besides learning the various rules and regulations and the varied format used in local and international debating competitions, our pupils also picked up quick and critical thinking on-their-feet.
NATIONAL EDUACATION & SOCIAL STUDIES
Total Defence Day
Kong Hwa School commemorated Total Defence Day on 11 February 2014 (P3-P6) and 13 February 2014
(P1 & P2). Assembly programme, incorporating values, involved a skit on two fables and a talk summarising the importance of Total Defence. It reiterated the importance of preparedness in times of emergencies as
Singapore’s national security is the result of everybody’s efforts. A host of carefully selected activities were
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SCIENCE
Selected pupils from Primary 5 & Primary 6 participated in a Science research competition, organised by
ACJC. 9 of them bagged individual medals for their research work and presentation.
Alyssa Lim
Primary 5 Sincerity
Ryan Wang
Lucia Kuek Bronze Award
Primary 6 Sincerity
Ng Yuen Ning
Nikko Lim
Alexe Ng
Dylan Lim Silver Award
Victoria Chua
Chloe Tay Bronze Award
PUPIL MANAGEMENT
P1 Buddy Orientation Programme
In the first two weeks of school, each P1 pupil was paired with a P5/P6 pupil who acted as chaperones during recess. The P5/P6 pupils imparted and reinforced good values and practices to the P1 pupils such as queuing up in an orderly manner to buy food, putting their plates and bowls at the right places after their meal, washing their hands before and after their meal. P1 pupils were also brought around to see the available facilities around the school. Through this programme, the senior Kong Hwaians interacted with the P1 Kong Hwaians whilst assuming responsibilities as mentors.
Friends of Singa 2014
The yearly Friends of Singa programme returns with the aim of developing ambassadors who promote acts of kindness and encourage peers to be kind and considerate. Selected Primary 5 pupils were nominated by their form teachers to become Friends of Singa, who are the kindness ambassadors for the school.
Zippy’s Friends
Zippy’s Friends focusses on teaching young children social and positive coping skills to help them to overcome difficult times, for example dealing with change and transition. This 6-module evidence-based programme from UK will teach young children how to cope with everyday difficulties, identify and talk about their feelings and explore ways of dealing with them. It also encourages children to help one another to cope with problems that they encounter. The selected P2 pupils can foster greater self-competency by learning effective problem-solving skills and increase the level of self-awareness in knowing how different situations can affect oneself through this 12-weeks programme which started on 11 February 2014.
Safety Programme (Part I)
Safety is everyone’s responsibility. To raise awareness amongst Kong Hwaians that they are responsible for their own safety and the safety of others within the school, a video about what they should do and what they should not do within the school compounds was shown during assembly. Kong Hwaians were told to play ball games in the presence of a teacher(s), keep a lookout for traffic when they cross at the pedestrian crossing, watch where they are running to and not to run to and in the canteen. Kong Hwaians became aware of how they should conduct themselves for everyone’s safety in the school.
Green Movement (Term 1)
Nation-wide activities were held on 15 March 2014 to celebrate World Water Day. A few Primary 5 Kong
Hwaians participated in the National Water Quiz 2014 organised by Nan Hua High School and competed
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Cleanest Class and Best ‘Creative Values Board’ Award (Term 1)
Cleanest Class and Best ‘Creative Values Board’ Award gives recognition to Kong Hwaians who upkeep the cleanliness of their class and decorate the classroom noticeboard to display their values-based work. These activities build character and inculcate values in Kong Hwaians as they will be able to take pride in their classroom, clean up after themselves and take responsibility of their own messes. The cleanest class with the best ‘Creative Values Board’ for each level will be awarded termly.
Pupils’ Suggestion Scheme (Term 1)
Pupils’ Suggestion Scheme provided Kong Hwaians with a platform to make suggestions on improving the school’s environment. In term 1, all P3 to P6 pupils gave their suggestions on improvement to the school hygiene. Three best suggestions for each level were selected by our P6 prefects and student leaders.
Student Leaders Training
On 17 March 2014, the P5 Prefects and Senior Leaders and P4 Student Leaders had undergone a common training module on altruism. It highlights the need for effective and compassionate leaders to consciously give practical help by putting others before oneself. It strongly advocates to them that a successful compassionate leader, compassion should always be at one’s minds and hearts. Besides Altruism, the P5
Prefects were trained on Project Management, Peer Mentoring and Problem Solving. This training equipped them with knowledge, skills and values in planning, implementing and evaluating a school-based project. They will be mentored by their facilitators from Tanjong Katong Secondary School as they engage to plan activities for our Primary 4 student leaders during a day-camp in September.
The P4 Student Leaders had undergone two aspects of Basic Leadership Training: influence in leadership and developing effective teamwork skills. It also highlighted the qualities of a good leader and aimed to empower a good leader to be a role model and influence others in terms of character, behaviour and values instead of using authority to accomplish a goal. Newly appointed P3 Junior Leaders were trained in
Effective Communication Skills as it is a key skill of a good leader. The importance of having feedback or acknowledgement was emphasised for a complete communication process. It also encompasses the 3 main goals behind communication and what it means to be a good leader. Furthermore, factors affecting communication (Verbal, Intonation and Body Language) were explained and illustrated, highlighting how to communicate rather than what to communicate.
Home-School-Community-Collaboration
The school would like to thank the 2013 VSP EXCO who had rendered their service to the registered society and school. It is certain that they still hold a torch in their hearts for Kong Hwa School and will serve or are serving in other capacities. We wish them all the best in their future endeavours.
MATHEMATICS
Maths Olympiad
The Primary 6 pupils will be wrapping up their Math Olympiad training this term and Primary 5 pupils who attended Math Olympiad training last year will be invited to take part in this year’s training thereafter. The training is especially useful for pupils who would like to participate in the NUS High National Mathematical
Olympiad of Singapore 2014 and ACS (I) Annual Mathlympic for All Primary School 2014. Suitable P5 pupils who have the aptitude for Mathematics but did not attend the training last year may be selected by the class Mathematics teacher.
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We would also like to wish our P6 pupils taking part in RI World Math Contest and SMOP all the best in both competitions.
WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS
Every Parent, a Supportive Parent!
Our annual workshop organized especially for parents is scheduled on 5 April 2011 (Sat). We would like to thank all parents for your keen response and we look forward to your continued support to enhance the school experience of our children for better holistic development and growth.
FAMILY DAY 2014
Family Fun with ABC
Kong Hwa School Family Day, co-organised by our staff, the alumni and our VSP, will fall on Saturday, 31
May 2014. This year, our theme is built on the following objectives:
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To reinforce the approach in P1&2 CCE curriculum, Active Dialogue, Bonding Time, Continuous Feedback (ABC)
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To provide opportunities for parents to practise ABC
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To provide opportunity for pupils to showcase their talents in aesthetics CCAs
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To educate families on environmental issues
Do look out for the flier and purchase tickets early!
Sale of Mothers’ Day Cup Cakes
Kong Hwa VSP (Very Supportive Parents) encourages our Kong Hwaians to demonstrate filial piety on
Mothers’ Day. Pupils may make crafts and cards or obtain inexpensive gifts, like cupcakes which will be sold on 6 and 7 May 2014.
STARS Buddy Programme 2014
STARS Buddy is a collaborative project between Kong Hwa School and Dunman High School. This programme will commence weekly in Term 2 and it is targeted at selected Primary 5 pupils. Students from
Dunman High School will play the roles of mentors and provide guidance to our Kong Hwaians in their academic work. Time will also be set aside for them to interact together through bonding games, hands-on classroom activities and excursions. Through this programme, we hope to motivate our pupils and foster a caring school culture by providing them with academic support and friendship as well as to inculcate in them care, respect and responsibility.
Green Movement Recycling @ Kong Hwa
The recycling programme provides opportunities to demonstrate care for and contribute actively towards positively impacting the environment. It continually advocates recycling of papers, tetra pak cartons and plastic. The collection of old newspapers will be held monthly. Daily proper disposal of tetra pak cartons and plastic containers into the special recycling bins is encouraged.
Values in action
Kong Hwa Values-in-Action Programme aims to promote active involvement & engagement to develop a caring character and an awareness of their responsibilities towards improving the lives of others. From
Primary 1 to 3, pupils learn to serve. From Primary 4 to 6, pupils serve to learn.
Home-School-Community Collaboration
As a registered society, the VSP held their AGM on 22 Feb 2014 and elected its EXCO members. They are:
Name Position
Chairman
Vice Chairman (Membership)
Vice Chairman (Event)
Treasurer
Kok Choon Seng
Lee Kian How
Phua Wee Seng
Chua Siew Ling
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Asst Treasurer
Secretary
Asst Secretary
Irene Tan
Christine Tan
Yap Tian Sew
2 April 2014
4 – 17 April 2014
3 April 2014
5 April 2014
7 April 2014
8 April 2014
9 April 2014
P5 Charity Food Fair (P5 Humility, P5 Filial and P5 Tolerance)
Health Checks
HBL (P3 to P6) Lessons as usual for P1 & P2
Parents’ Workshop
NAPFA Run (Primary 4)
NAPFA Run (Primary 6)
P5 Charity Food Fair (P5 Sincerity, P5 Perseverance, P5 Respect, P5 Responsibility)
10 April 2014 NAPFA 5 Station (Primary 6)
11 & 12 April 2014 MOE Excel Day
15 April 2014
17 April 2014
NAPFA 5 Station (Primary 4)
SHHK 5 School Combined Sports Meet (@ Bishan Stadium)
18 April 2014
22 April 2014
Good Friday (Public Holiday)
UNSW ICAS (Science)
23 & 24 April 2014 SA1 EL/CL Oral Examination [P3 to P6]
28 April 2014 Suspension of CCA
SA1 EL/FEL Paper 1 & LC Examination [P3 to P6]
29 April 2014
1 May 2014
2 May 2014
6 May 2014
SA1 CL/FCL Paper 1 & LC Examination [P3 to P6]
Labour Day (Public Holiday)
KHS 61 st Anniversary
8 May 2014
9 May 2014
12 May 2014
13 May 2014
14 May 2014
15 May 2014
P5 VIA Visit to Home for the Aged
SA1 HCL (Paper 1 & Paper 2) [P5 & P6]
SA1 EL/FEL (Paper 2) [P3 to P6]
SA1 Maths/ FMA (Paper 1 & Paper 2) [P3 to P6]
Vesak Day (Public Holiday)
SA1 CL/FCL (Paper 2) [P3 to P6]
SA1 SC/FSC (Paper 2)[P3 to P6]
15 May 2014
17 May 2014
20 May 2014
22 May 2014
23 May 2014
25- 31 May 2014
26- 29 May 2014
26 May 2014
29 May 2014
30 May 2014
31 May 2014
P2 Learning Journey to the Bird Park (P2 Filial, P2 Sincerity & P2 Respect)
Parenting Talk (Family Matters@ School)
P2 Learning Journey to the Bird Park (P2 Humility, P2 Perseverance & P2 Tolerance)
P2 Learning Journey to the Bird Park (P2 Responsibility, P2 Honesty & P2 Integrity)
Community & I Workshop for Primary 5
P5 BICEP Trip (Taiwan)
P4 BICEP Camp
P5 Interclass Sports
Sports Carnival
Meet-the-Parent (P1 to P6)
Family Day
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1-7 June 2014 P5 Immersion Trip (Beijing /Shandong)
Pupil Leadership Development
Selection of Student Leaders
Selection of leaders begins in the classroom with class leadership roles e.g. Green Captains, PE Monitors, etc. Through teachers’ nomination, P3 Junior Leaders are selected. Together with the P4 Student Leaders, they monitor the pupils to ensure school rules and regulations are abided. They are deployed during recess at strategic locations to assist teachers in ensuring safety and security of the school. During recess, Student
Leaders ensure that pupils queue up to buy things and clear their crockery.
In term 4, potential P4 pupils are recommended for selection for Senior Leaders and Prefects. It is not guaranteed that serving Student Leaders will become Prefect or Senior Leaders. Serving Student Leaders and potential candidates who are nominated by teachers stand an equal chance to be appointed as
Prefects or Senior Leaders. The nominated Primary 4 pupils will undergo a day-camp in September and an interview by a panel of teachers. All potential Primary 4 pupils will be subjected to various levels of assessment in leadership using the Pupil Leadership Assessment Rubric. The stringent selection process ensures that our student leaders are role models for fellow Kong Hwaians.
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