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Respect | Responsibility | Sincerity | Perseverance

2018

Yours sincerely,

Mdm Mae Quah

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Dear Parents,

We have come to the middle of the first school term and despite a fewstudents having slight adjustments to school in the first few weeks, ourstudents have now settled into the routine of school and are enjoying schoollife. Thank you for emphasising the importance of coming to school andensuring their punctuality.

Nan Chiau Primary is committed to nurturing future-ready leaders withvalues. We want our students to be grounded in values, self-directed in theirlearning and to serve the community. Besides providing opportunitiesthrough school programmes to meet the school’s vision for our students, wewant our students to be self-directed to take action too. At the firstassembly talk for 2018, we set the tone with three vision words – Discover,Kindness and Care. Our teachers continued the conversation using thesethree words with their students in the classroom. We shared these samewords with you too at the Principal’s briefing for all levels. Our hope is togather the entire village’s support to help nurture confident children who aregracious citizens and active contributors. Kindness starts at home and inschool, with words and actions. Let’s all be the role models for our children.

As we will be celebrating Chinese New Year soon, everyone at Nan ChiauPrimary wishes all our Chinese parents and students a Happy Lunar NewYear!

I learnt to work together on any challenging tasksgiven to us. It was fun. I am also thankful to all theinstructors and teachers as they were the ones whoguided me through when I was facing a difficulty. - Jovan

Tan Kah How, 6IT

I also learnt to communicate and collaborate effectively with my classmates, trainers and teachers. - Chernyce Kang Jie Qi, 6PS

All of the teachers have worked great magic on the students for them to be more independent, resilient and united! - Mrs Yong (a parent of 6SC)

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This year, the Primary 6 students had an exhilarating 3days and 2 nights camp at the Outdoor AdventureLearning Centres (OLAC) located at Jalan Bahtera, offLim Chu Kang Road. In an idyllic setting unlike theurban surroundings of our school campus, the OLACexudes a rustic charm, facing the sea andencompassed by much greenery.

The students truly enjoyed themselves. They learnt todevelop their social and emotional competencies andhone their leadership skills as they interacted with oneanother while engaging in a range of activities like thehigh challenge course, rock climbing wall, abseilingand the zip-line tower. At the end of the camp, notonly were the students more confident and resilient,they were also more united as a class and as a level.

Primary 6

I learnt to work together on challenging tasks given to us.It was fun. I am also thankful to all the instructors andteachers as they were the ones who guided me when Ifaced difficulty. - Jovan Tan, 6IT

I learnt to communicate and collaborate effectively with my classmates, trainers and teachers. - ChernyceKang, 6PS

All of the teachers have worked great magic on the students for them to be more independent, resilient and united! - Mrs Yong (a parent of 6SC)

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Starting from Term 1, Week 4, some of ourstudents from Soccer, Basketball andBadminton CCA have participated in theannual North Zone Competitions. They havebeen undergoing intensive training todevelop the sports-specific skills and gamesense before every competition. Thisopportunity to take part in competitionsprovide the students with valuableexperiences to develop discipline, resilienceand teamwork. As NCPS is a host venue ofthe zonal basketball competitions, studentsare welcomed to watch the basketballmatches held at the ISH.

On 18 January 2018, representatives from Plastic-Lite Singaporegave an environmental talk on how to minimise the use ofplastics in our daily lives. The thought-provoking videos andpictures shown brought greater awareness to our students onhow to minimise the use of all kinds of plastics. Students learntthat the 3Rs of recycling that they are familiar with has nowexpanded to 5Rs. They are Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Refuse andRepair.

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These were some of the questions addressed during a health talk conducted on 25 January2018. The talk was in alignment with the Health Education curriculum, which promotes anactive lifestyle with good eating and lifestyle habits. Both the students and teachers wereclearly engaged as they watched a hilarious skit and participated in a mass exercise.

* What are good lifestyle habits?* Why is eating healthily important? *How exercises help us stay healthy?* Why is having a balanced diet important?

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The first week of school is usually filled with excitementand anticipation. This year was no exception. A fun-filledand exciting orientation programme was planned for thefirst week of school. The Primary 2 to 5 studentsfamiliarised themselves with their new classrooms andnew classmates while our Primary 1 students had to adjustto a brand new routine of school. With the generousassistance of our PSG members, teachers and the Primary4 students, our Primary 1 students have successfullytransitioned into primary school.

P1-5 Orientation

“I like to play catching with my buddy.” – Bruno Boey

Jun Yu, 1 Sincerity

“My buddy helped me to carry things and I helped my buddy to take soup.” – Miley

Soo Zhi Rui, 1 Sincerity

6 P2-P6 Principal’s briefing and

classroom interaction sessions for parents

Nan Chiau Primary strongly believes inworking in partnership with parents for theholistic education of our students.

Principal’s briefing sessions were held toshare the school’s focus for the year whilethe classroom interaction sessions wereconducted by the Form and Co-FormTeachers to share with the parents theirclassroom routines and practices as well asteaching and learning so that parents canreinforce them at home.

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Handwritten letters are a novelty toour children who are immersed in thedigital age. Many of them have never received aletter via postal mail. 160 students from NaruwaJunior High School in the city of Kanazawashi, led bytheir teacher, Mr Tomonobu Tsuchida, initiated aletter writing exchange programme with our school.The Japanese students, aged 14 to 15 years, wroteletters that included a self-introduction and a shortintroduction of Kanazawa. Our Primary 5 studentswere elated to open the envelopes to read theseletters. They were eager to reply to their newfoundoverseas friends. With much thought and effort, theytoo crafted lovely letters. It is such a meaningful andauthentic activity as they communicate withstudents from another country and learn aboutanother country’s culture. We hope that this will bethe beginning of a beautiful friendship.

7Primary 5 Pen Pal Programme with

Naruwa High School, Japan

“Here in Japan, learning English is not easy because

we don’t have much opportunities to talk with

English speaking foreigners in our town.”

Mr Tomonobu Tsuchida

The pen pal writing activity is very exciting as I get to make a new friend.

I hope he will reply to me soon!

-Wong Wee Hern, 5KN

I was excited to find out more about Japan and my new pen pal. I hope that we can continue to write to each other

and become good friends in the process.

Carrie Chua, 5DL

To see more photos click here.

8 Primary 3 SwimSafer

The SwimSafer programme is a national water safetyprogramme introduced by National Water Safety Council(NWSC) in 2010. It aims to raise the standard ofswimming proficiency in Singapore for children below 16years old to minimise the increasing drowningincidences in a fun manner. In this programme, ourPrimary 3 students learn water survival skills. Thissemester, 3 Diligence, 3 Perseverance, 3 Gratitude and 3Respect started their weekly training sessions. Theremaining four classes will have their sessions inSemester 2.

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Primary 6 Continual Assessment 1 (CA1)

Our P6 students will be taking their CA1 on the following dates:

Date Subject22 Feb, Thu English23 Feb, Fri Mathematics

26 Feb, Mon Science27 Feb, Tue Mother Tongue28 Feb, Wed Higher Mother Tongue

There will be no make-up examination for students who are absent for any components/papers during the CA1 exams. Results for respective subjects will be pro-rated only forstudents who return from their absence with valid reasons and relevant supportingdocuments. Details of the School Examination Policy can be found in the Student Diary 2018.

Homework Policy

Homework is meant to help students consolidate and reinforce what they have learnt inschool. It is also a good source of feedback to the teachers to find out how well the studentshave grasped the concepts so that they know where and how to bridge the learning gaps.

Here are the guidelines on the estimated time taken to complete daily homework for therespective levels:

You may refer to the school website for more details on the School Homework Policy.

Primary 1 & 2 : approximately 1 hour a day

Primary 3 & 4 : approximately 1.5 hours a day

Primary 5 & 6 : approximately 2 hours a day

Primary 1 to Primary 6 Class Photography session

There will be a class photography session for Primary 1 to Primary 6 students and theirrespective teachers on 6 February 2018, Tuesday. All students are to put on their schooluniform and school shoes. Should they have Physical Education (PE) lessonon this day, they are to change into their PE attire during the lesson.

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Charity Food Donation Drive

As part of instilling care and compassion in our students for the coming Chinese New Year,the school is working with the Lions Club and Lions Befrienders to distribute food and dailynecessities to senior citizens living in rented flats in the Owen Road area.

Lion Befrienders have requested for the items listed below. Please ensure that thedonated food items have a shelf life of at least a year before expiry.

• Canned Sardines (any brand) • Canned baked beans (any brand)• Milo (3-in-1)• Coffee-mix (3-in-1)• Cereal mix (3-in-1)• Cracker Biscuits (any brand etc. preferably individually wrapped)

Your child can deposit the donated items at the Level 1 CCA Room 3 from 12 February(Mon) to 14 February (Wed). The room will be open from 6:50 am to 7.20 am on thesethree days. Kindly attach a note with your child’s name and class to the bag containing thedonated items. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Understanding the Primary 3 to Primary 6 syllabus

(Workshop for Parents)

9 February 2018, Friday Venue: P3 & P4 (Hall) & P5 & P6 (ISH Level 3)

Mathematics Science

Areas covered:•Knowing what your child needs to learn for Mathematics•Understanding Problem-solving heuristics•Supporting your child’s learning in Mathematics at home

Areas covered:•Knowing what your child needs to learn for Science•Understanding strategies to answer MCQ and Open-Ended questions•Supporting your child’s learning in Science at home

P3 & P4 : 4 pm to 5 pm (Hall)P5 & P6 : 5 pm to 6 pm (ISH Level 3)

P5 & P6 : 4 pm to 5 pm (ISH Level 3)P3 & P4 : 5 pm to 6 pm (Hall)

Mathematics & Science Workshop (for Parents)

There will be a workshop conducted by the Heads of Department for Mathematics and Science. The details are as follow:

Road Safety Reminder

For parents who are driving, please do not wait or park your vehicle outside Gate C. You should park your vehicle at the public carpark nearby to adhere to traffic rules. Your cooperation is much appreciated.

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1Our school will be celebrating the Lunar New Year on 15 February, Thursday. On this day, theschool hours will be from 7.30 am to 10 am. The Primary 1 to Primary 5 students areencouraged to put on their traditional clothes and school shoes. For the P6 students, theywill be distributing Mandarin oranges to our residents nearby. They are required to put ontheir school uniform. As the school celebrates with a concert and buddy activities, thestudents should only bring a Mother Tongue story book, stationery and a water bottle.

Primary 3 Learning Journey to the

Singapore Zoological Gardens

The Primary Three students will be heading to the Singapore ZoologicalGardens for their Learning Journey sometime in the last week ofFebruary.

Important information for parents:No lessons for students from 16 February to

19 February. Lessons will resume on 20 February 2018

Primary 4 Chingay Parade

On 10 February, Saturday our Primary 4 students andteachers will have the opportunity to watch the ChingayParade Preview Show 2018 at the F1 Pit Building. We are allvery excited to see what they have in store for us this year.

The commemoration of Total Defence Day falls on15 February, Thursday. Students can look forwardto buddy activities during recess in that week.

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Total Defence Day

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6 Feb, Tue: P1 to P6 Class Photography Session9 Feb, Fri: P3 to P6 Math & Science workshop for parents22 Feb, Thu: P6CA1/EL 23 Feb, Fri: P6CA1/MA 26 Feb, Mon: P6CA1/MT 27 Feb, Tue: P6CA1/SC 28 Feb, Wed: P6CA1/HMT

Mistakes are

the portals of

discovery

BiCEP students will be participating in the “Around The World” International Bilingual Talent Forum held at Nan Chiau Primary with our China partner schools.

Day Monday to Wednesday

Dates 5 February 2018 to 7 February 2018

Time 2pm to 5.30pm

The details of the forum are as follows:

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Some activities and events have been updated in theschool calendar . Kindly click on the link provided.