Diary - 26 Feb 2010

English
- Sign spelling book + corrections
- Essential English Grammar (Due: 1 Mar)
=> pg 37 (Ex 5 only)
=> pg 70 (Ex 4 only)
=> pg 120 - 123 (Ex 1,3,5,6)
=> pg 66 (Ex 1, 2)

Mathematics
- Workbook pg 13 - 20

Admin
- PSVG AGM letter

Diary - 24 Feb 2010

English
- Sign English Unit 3 (Sunflower) and file in red English file

Science
- Eco trail (Due: 25 Feb)

My Greatest Fear

For our 2nd STELLAR story book, we read about Fearless Phil and how he feared nothing in the world except for a .. mouse! The children shared their fears in their journals too. Some fears are rather personal and I will not share them here. However, there are some interesting entries from children who were willing to share on.. "My Greatest Fear"

*I obtained permission from the selected pupils to publish their works! (so no copyrights issues~)

Thanks for sharing, children! I pray that you will overcome your fears in time by trusting that the Lord will always be there for you.

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My greatest fear are ghosts! Sometimes, when I sleep alone with the lights switched off, I feel like I am in a dark and haunted house! When I feel a little bit scared, I just stay very still, and after a while, I fall asleep. Sometimes, I see millions of eyes staring at me! When I see them, I shake my head. And after a while it disappears. Other times, while trying to sleep, I see imaginary skeletons invading earth!

Other than ghosts, I am also afraid of cockroaches, especially the flying ones! They’re so gross and smelly! I wish that everyone on the earth will make an effort to get rid of them! The cockroaches that I have at home are huge! One of them was 6 inches long and 3 inches wide!

Other than ghosts and cockroaches, I am equally scared of roller coasters! Roller coaster rides are terrific but is a heart in mouth experience! When the roller coaster moves to the steepest point and bullets downwards, I scream my lungs out!!!

I want to overcome my fears by having faith in God!

- Daniel

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My greatest fear are insects, especially butterflies. Although they are beautiful, they fly around me and that is what I don’t like and fear of. Recently, my family and I went to the Singapore Zoo. My uncle brought all of us to the Fragile Forest. As I was too scared to go in, my father had to bring me to see other animals while waiting for my family to come out. I am okay with small butterflies but not okay with big butterflies. I don’t really like to go to the eco garden too. As I sad there are many butterflies and I don’t like them.

- Nicole

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My Greatest Fear is eating creepy crawlies, darknesses, getting killed, being bitten by a snake and dying. I’ve seen people on television eating creepy crawlies. I think it is very YUCKY, but they think it’s very nice! Yuck! When it is dark, I’m afraid a face will just pop up at me or a robber will just jump out at me! Brrrr! I am afraid when I am lost, a person will kidnap me and kill me. So scared :( Being bitten by a snake will be very painful. Ouch! It hurts me whenever I think about it. Dying is not fun. When you die people will have like a funeral or something. I hate funerals because when I look at something I’m afraid that the person will suddenly come alive. That will give me such a shock! I got nothing else to say so I guess THIS will be the end.

- Samuel

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"Ahhhhh…! It’s a cockroach!" I screamed. Whenever I see a cockroach, I will run away as fast as lightning because it is very scary.

Most cockroaches are brown but some are black. They are small but some are big. It is an insect because it has six legs and three parts. It crawls but it moves very fast. No matter how neat and clean my house is, there are still cockroaches. Cockroaches like to hide in dark places, like cabinet, dustbin or they may even crawl from my neighbour’s house. My maid helps to get rid of the insect by spraying insecticide. Last week, my maid caught many cockroaches and put them in a bag. They looked disgusting and I felt like vomiting. From that day onwards, I felt even more fearful of cockroaches.

That is my greatest fear!

- Etienne

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My greatest fear is pain, murdered and ghosts. Pain is caused by injures and sometimes the injuries give you a scar. Pain hurts you. I totally do not like being murdered. Being murdered means killed by someone. I’ve never been murdered, so I do not know how it feels like. People that are murdered will turn to ghost and aunt for the person who murdered them. Ghosts are spirit of dead people. They are very scary. I am scared of ghosts too. Some people believe in ghosts and some don’t. Well, I object both. I’m just in between.

- Jia Yi

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My greatest fear is the cockroach. Whenever I see a cockroach, I will scream like mad!

I will ask my grandma to beat the cockroach until it is dead. I know that I am cruel doing that but I just cannot stand cockroaches. Luckily, my house does not have many cockroaches but once in a blue moon it does appear.

Another animal I am afraid of is the lizard. When you beat it, its tail will drop off. Whenever I see a lizard, I will drop what I am holding and jump up on the sofa in fright. Unfortunately my house has some lizards, big and small. My mother puts onion in the areas in my house that she thinks lizards will appear there. However, it does not appear everyday. I am also afraid of another thing. Can you guess what it is? It is a ……. I will say what it is later. I know the thing is not real but I am still very scared of it. Whenever I sleep in the night, I will always think of it.

- Yi Lin

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Hi Miss April,
I want to tell you that I am very fearful of the thought of aliens going to invade the whole earth! I am also afraid of killer snakes! Did you know that there are such things as aliens? Some people know that because astronauts have taken photos of them. Other than aliens and snakes, I am also scared of graveyards and gravediggers!! I am also very afraid of zombies.

- Dylan

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Diary - 22 Feb 2010

Mathematics
- Workbook pg 5, 6, 7, 8 (Due: 23 Feb)

Admin
- Lunch at 1 p.m tomorrow (for those going on Learning Journey)

Interview by RazorTV!

Donovan & Letitia were interviewed by RazorTV on 22nd January!

They were asked questions like 'What would you do if you were a Prime Minister for a day?', 'What kind of a PM would you be?', 'What do you think a PM does?' and ,What is your dream job and why?'

Let's see what their responses were! Personally, I find them very genuine and adorable ;) Click the links below and enjoy!

What would you do if were Prime Minister? (Kids speak out Pt 1)

"I would make someone else PM, it's not fun"
(Kids speak out Pt 2)

My dream job (Kids speak out Pt 3)

What do kids think PM does? (Kids speak out Pt 4)

Diary - 19 Feb 2010

English
- Sign spelling book + corrections
- What's This - pg 9, 10, 11, 12 (Due: 22 Feb)
- Quiz on animal movements (Due: 23 Feb)

Science
- Sign and file chapter 2 (Living & Non living things) in Science file

Admin
- School letter (Swim Meet)
- Login to Asknlearn (check acct)

Diary - 18 Feb 2010

English
- Study for spelling

Mathematics
Sign:
- Math Topical WS 4
- Review 2
- Revision 1
- Fun Math 7

Admin
- LJ consent form
- Gifted Edn form
- Share-A Meal

Diary - 17 Feb 2010

English
- Journal - Chinese New Year (Due: 19 Feb)
- Sign English File (January)
- Keep red English file at home.

Science
- Sign Classifying worksheet and process skills worksheet
- Keep green Science file at home

Nicole's Birthday Photos

Here are 2 photos taken at Nicole's birthday party!

Happy Birthday, beautiful ;)

Diary - 11 Feb 2010

English
- Sign Spelling + corrections

Mathematics
- Sign Fun Math 6. Return.
- Sign Math chapter 4. Return.

Science
- Read up Science chapter 3

Admin
- Wear traditional clothes tomorrow
- Bring fruits tomorrow
- Bring candies tomorrow (Art Competition)

Living & Non-living Things

Children, do you remember that you were at the Eco Garden to complete an activity on Living and Non-living things?

I hope you are clearer on the characterisitics of Living things now!

- Living things need air, water and food

- Living things grow

- Living things move by themselves

- Living things respond to changes around them

- Living things reproduce

- Living things die

Here are the photos I've taken of you! Enjoy!

Mathematics
- Check and sign Maths file (January)
- onSponge pg 17 - 20 (Due: Thurs, 11 Feb)

Diary - 8 Feb 2010

Mathematics
- Review 2 (Due: 9 Feb)

Admin
- Travel form

Fun Fruity Fridays!

We have Fun Fruity Fridays where the children are requested to bring fruits to eat in class. This is one small step we can all take to include the necessary vitamins and fibre into our diet.

So remember to bring your fruits on Fridays, children!

I remembered mine, so should you!

Diary - 5 Feb 2010

English
- Journal - The most helpful person I ever know (Due: 8 Feb)

Mathematics
- onSponge pg 14 & 15 (Due: 8 Feb)

Admin
- School letter

A Time When I Was Sick

I enjoyed reading the children's entries on the journal topic,
"A Time When I Was Sick"

Here are some entries (unedited; in their own words, expressions, grammatical errors and all) which I thought were really genuine and cute! =)

*I obtained permission from the selected pupils to publish their works! (so no copyrights issues hee~)

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I recalled I was down with stomach flu when my family and I went to Korea for a holiday in 2004. I was so sick that I have to sleep in the pram most of the time. I was not able to enjoy the amusement rides in Lotte World, food and the scenery. My mother told me I kept asking for oil to rub my stomach. I wish I can go back again in the future.

- Serena

P.S. Serena also pasted a photo in her journal! :)

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When I was sick once it was so terrible. First, I was coughing non-stop which I think was caused by the phlegm. Secondly, I was having high fever around 39 degrees or something which you know is very high. Thirdly, my mother go use cold water to bathe me which it was so cold until I was going to freeze. Forthly, I had to see the doctor 2 times before I could get well. I hope the next time I get sick I wish something like this won’t happen, or should I say even worse.

- Matthew

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One morning, I woke up and discovered that I had a sore throat. So I quickly told my mother and she asked me to take the temperature. After taking temperature then realized that I actually have a high fever of 39.8 degrees. I must have get it yesterday after being caught in the rain. My mother was so worried that she decided to bring me to see the doctor. The doctor had given me a few types of medicine and a sick leave for 2 days. My fever has gone and the sore throat got better. So mother told me that I will be ble to go to school the next day. I was so happy as I can meet and play with my friends again. I will make sure to take care of myself and never get myself wet again.

- Kyla

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Last year in September, I came down with a serious case of stomach flu. It started with a mild fever on a Friday afternoon. The next day, I began to vomit. Not before long, I started to have stomach pains. Then, my parents brought me to see a doctor. By night, my condition did not improve but instead got worse. After that, my parents and I visited the KK children hospital where I was later admitted. The next morning, the doctor on duty examined me and prescribed some medication to bring down my fever. During my stay, I got to know a new friend who was at my age. After two days, my condition improved and I was allowed to be discharged to go home. As I was still weak, I was given some medicine and few days Medical Certificate to rest at home.

- Jernic

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Last year, I had a fever. I had to go to the doctor to get some medicine. The doctor told me to take the medicine three times a day so that I could recover. On the first day, my forehead was so hot that I tore my clothes off and jumped into a mini bathtub. I took some toys too… so I can play. After two days of sleeping, eating medicine, and bathing, I fully recovered. I was overjoyed to go back to school again! (The medicine was so disgusting I almost puked!)

- Nikki

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One Wednesday in November, before my swimming competition, I had a bad cough and fever. At first, I felt tired and weak. I told my mother about it and she checked my temperature. It was 38 degrees! I was running a fever! My mother took me to a neighbourhood clinic nearby. The doctor said that I had flu. She gave medicine for the cough and fever. My mother asked if I could go for the swimming competition on Friday. The doctor said I could. I was relieved as it was my first competition. My mother took care of me and I took the medicine. I felt run-down. That night, my breathing was very fast. My parents took me to KK Hospital. I waited very long for my turn. Finally, it was my turn. The doctor said I had to use the inhaler. He also said that I had to abstain from swimming for a few weeks. I was very disappointed because I had to miss my swimming competition! My mother consoled me and told me that I will have many opportunities in future. After a week, I was healed. Thank God I enjoyed my December holidays.

- Ryan

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When I was sick I did not feel well and I felt real sad.

I had chicken pox when I was in kindergarden! I hated all my itchy spots and I wished I wasen’t sick.

When I was sick one day… I COULD NOT EAT A SINGLE THING!!!! I couldn’t eat cheese or pizza!

Nobody likes getting sick neither DO I!! Well.. I did not expect getting chicken pox so early… and I did not no I had chicken pox till my parents told me.

Well at least I am healthy now. *PHEW* When I am sick… I just lie down on our sofa and watch television and eat porridge or food (MAYBE not!!).

- Krystal

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Last Friday (8-1-2010) I did not attend school. I had come down with fever, flu and cough. At the start of the day, I felt terribly ill. My parents had to ring me to the doctor’s. The doctor had prescribed me an oval-shaped pill (which was not disgusting) and two other round pills that tasted extremely disgusting! (Yuk!!) I had to take the pills for eight days! Now, I felt even more sick! After the visit to the doctor, I went to the nearby Prata stall for breakfast. When I came home, I took my medicine and took a long nap. I slept for nearly two and a half hour! When I had woken up, I was just in time for lunch. I felt super hungry, so hungry that when I got my food, I wolfed it down as fast as I could swallow. As a result of my haste, I suffered from a stomachache. After a few hours, my family and I went out to take a walk because I was all cooped up at home. I feel so much better now! (17-1-2010). Now I am able to have fun with my teachers and friends in school although I still have a little bit of running nose. Now I am free from my sicknesses. Halaluah! Halaluah!

- Daniel

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Diary - 4 Feb 2010

English
- Sign Spelling
- Bring Grammar book tomorrow

Mathematics
- Sign Fun Math 5. Return.
- Workbook pg 76, 77, 78 (Due: 5 Feb)

Science
- Workbook pg 11 (My Notes) (Due: 5 Feb)

Admin
- Fill in Edusave form
- Fun Fruity Friday tomorrow! Bring fruits!

Diary - 3 Feb 2010

English
Grammar book
- Pg 109, 110 (Ex. 3 & 6)
- Pg 102 (Ex. 29 & 30)
- Pg 124, 125 ( Ex 2 & 4)
- Pg 40 (Ex 1 & 2)
- Pg 108 (Ex 1) (Due: 5 Feb)

Mathematics
- Sign Math Chapter 3. Return.

Science
- Bring small plastic cup/container, cotton wool/tissue paper for growing of bean sprouts

Diary - 2 Feb 2010

English
- English pg 19 and 20. Read notes before doing. (Due: 3 Feb)

Mathematics
- Workbook pg 73 and 74 + corrections (Due: 3 Feb)
- Sign Math Topical WS 3 Return.

Science
- Revise Chapter 1 & 2 (Quiz on Science words) (Due: 2 Feb)

Admin
- Expenses form.