Term 3 / Week 3 ; Effects of Preventive Measures on Pupils

Hi everyone,

Since we returned to school two weeks ago, we had to take our temperature twice a day. Some of the pupils could not return to school because they were on leave of absence. Our remedial, CCA and other activities have been cancelled or postponed. In this week's reflection, I would like you to discuss how all these have affected you. I have listed some questions below to help you with your reflection:

1. What do you think of the school's preventive measures for H1N1 such as temperature-taking, no assembly in the hall, cancellation of remedial lessons, CCA and other activities?
2. Which activities have affected you?
3. Do you think the school is less interesting now? Why?
4. Are you relationship with your friends and teachers affected? If 'yes', in what way/s?
5. What do you do with the extra time you have now?
6. Are you activities outside school affected?
   

I hope to read your reflection soon.

Bye!

~Miss Jumi~

Term 2/ Week 10

Hi Everyone,
This will be the last blog for the term. Do remember to bring your thermometers to school on Monday. We are still in the midst of Influenza A H1N1 . Although we have no known cases in Singapore, we should take the necessary precautions and always be ready.
How much do you understand about this virus? For this week, I would like you to reflect on this topic.
To help you, I will list some questions as usual:
1. What is Influenza A H1N1?
2. How does it spread?
3. Which countries in Asia have people with Influenza A H1N1?
4. Do you think the taking of temperature is effective in preventing Influenza A H1N1? Why?
5. What other preventive measures are being taken to stop the spread of this disease in Singapore?
6. What are you doing to prevent the spread of Influenza A H1N1 disease?

I would like to commend Fion and Caroline for giving their comments/reflections last week on exam.

Love to read your comments this week.
Cheers,
Ms Lee

Term 2 / Week 9 Exams over

Hi Sportyones,
Now that the exam is over, let's get back to blogging. Were the exam questions difficult for you? Did you give off your best? Were you well prepared for it?

Tell me how you felt before, during and after the exam. This week I would like to read your reflections on how you feel about the exam, now that it is over.

By the way, I would like to commend Fion and Ching Yee for responding to last week's blog although they were busily studying.

Cheers,
Ms Lee

Term 2 /Week8 -Thanks and Do your best

Hi Sportyones,
This being the exam week, I want you to concentrate on your studies and so there is no topic for you to comment or reflect upon.
By the way, did you honour your mum on Sunday(Mother's Day)? If you have forgotten, it is still not late to show your love for her and thank her for all that she has done for you.
Anyway, I like to commend the following pupils for remembering to comment on last week's reflection:Classroom cleanliness.
Thanks to Justin Wong, Justin B., Hong Xuan, Fion, Caroline, Ai Lun and Weng Yee.
To all of you and the rest, do your best in the exam.

Cheers,
Ms Lee

Term 2 /Week 7 Classroom Cleanliness

Hi Everyone,
Do you clean your classroom every day? For this week's journal writing, I would like you to reflect on your classroom cleanliness. To help you with this task, I will list some questions below:

1. Do you think your classroom is clean? Why/Why not?
2. Why do you think it is important to keep the classroom clean?
3. How do you keep your classroom clean every day?
4. Which classroom cleaning activity did you participate in? (sweeping the floor, emptying the basket, cleaning the whiteboard, etc)
5. What have you learnt from this activity?
6. What school values have you learnt from the classroom cleaning activity?

Love to hear from you,
Ms Lee

Term 2/Week 6 Exam Preparation

Hi Sportyones,

How prepared are you for the exam that is just around the corner. If you have not been paying attention in class and doing your work consistently, well there is still time to pull up your socks. Below is an extract from a MOE phamplet that tells you what to do. Read and reflect on it.

Before exams
1.Develop good study habits
Pay attention during lessons.
Hand in your homework on time.
Revise your work daily.
Ask your teacher if you don’t understand.

2.Sleep, eat, exercise, drink plenty of water
A healthy body makes for an alert mind.

3.Study smart
Know the exam format.
Prepare a study time-table and follow it.
Make time for rest and play in between study.
If you feel too stressed, talk to your teacher, school counsellor or parents.

During exams
1.Stay calm and concentrate
Read all instructions carefully.
Read all questions before you start.
Do the easy questions first. Write neatly.
Check all your answers before handing in your paper.

2.Believe in yourself and do your best

Cheers,
Ms Lee

Term 2 Week 5 - EarthDay

Hi All,

Do you know that 22nd April is Earth Day? So what is Earth Day? If you want to know more, go to this link http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/environmental/earthday/index.cfm

and http://holidays.kaboose.com/earth-day/ Read as much as you can about what people in other parts of the world do on that day. Then reflect on what Earth Day means to you.

Here are some questions to guide you:

1. Is Earth Day important to you?

2. What do you understand by the phrase "save the Earth"?

3. Why do you think it is important to recycle, reuse and reduce?

4. What can you do to save the Earth?

5. Can you suggest an activity which you and your family will do for Earth Day?

Love to read about it.

Cheers,

Ms Lee

Term 2/ Week 4 -International Friendship Day

Hi All,
This year, the International Friendship Day focussed on friendship within ASEAN. Making friends among the countries of ASEAN is important as they are our closest neighbours.

For this week, we will reflect on friendship among the people of ASEAN. Try this website:http://www.ifd2009.com.sg/ to know more about ASEAN.

As usual to help you with your journal writing, here are some questions below:'

1. Why do we celebrate International Friendship Day?
2. What does ASEAN stand for?
3.What is your knowledge about ASEAN?
4. Do you like the activities organised by the school on International Friendship Day? If not, Why? If 'yes', why?
5. Do you have any friend/s in the ASEAN countries? Tell us how you get to know him/her.

Love to read your reflection.

Cheers,
Ms Lee

Term 2 / Week 3

Hi Sportyones,
Last week, Mrs Nam spoke about the loss of things during CCA in the school. She invited the CCA leaders to come up with suggestions to solve the problem.

So this week, I would like you to think of ways to improve our school. It could be the improvement in the field, toilets, classroom, canteen, library, art room, computer lab and other facilities or the people who provided services to you such as the office personnel, teachers, book shop lady, school bus drivers and even the cleaners.

Think of ways to improve anything that will make the lives of pupils better. As usual here are some questions to guide you:

1. What or which aspect/s of the school do you like very much? Why?
2. What or which aspect/s of the school do you think you dislike? Why?
3. What do you think can be done to improve it/them?
4. What other areas of the school should be improved?
5. How can pupils help in the improvement of the school?

These questions are just a guide to help you start writing. I love to also read and know your own ideas, opinions and suggestions..

Cheers,
Ms Lee

Term 2/ Week 2 - Healthy Eating

Hi All,

We have to eat in order to have the energy to perform our daily tasks and to enjoy the many beautiful things in this world. However, do we really know what to eat so that we can be healthy? Many diseases are associated with unhealthy eating. Hence, it is important to know what to eat so that we will not be victims of such diseases.
This week, I would like you to reflect on your eating habits. To help you, I have listed some questions below:
1. What do you usually have for breakfast, lunch and dinner?
2. Do you think you are eating healthily? Why?
3. Do you know some of the unhealthy food adults and children like to eat?
4. Why is important to eat healthily?
5. What are the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables?
6. Do you like to eat fruits and vegetables? Why?

I hope to see you eating more fruits and vegetables and participate in the school's fruity and veggie week. As usual, I love to read your comments soon.

Cheers,
Ms Lee

Term 2/Week 1 - Earth Hour

Hi Everyone!
The holidays are over and now it is back to school again. Hope you had a restful time. For this week's journal writing, I would like you to reflect on a coming global event : Earth Hour.

This year, Singapore is participating in this global effort. To learn more about this event, you can visit these websites:Earth Hour Official Site ~ http://www.earthhour.org/Singapore ~ http://www.earthhour.sg/60/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkq7Zady4IQhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkA-2Mg181k

Here are some questions to help you:
1. What is Earth Hour?
2. When is it held this year?
3. Why do you think people are organising this event?
4. What will everyone be doing during Earth Hour?
5. What other activities can you organise with your family and friends during Earth Hour?

I would love to read your comments.
Cheers,
Ms Lee

Term 1/ Week 10

Hi Sportyones,

The Sports Day is over. I hope you had an enjoyable time watching or participating in the sports. This week, we shall reflect on our Sports Day and the meaning of sports in our lives. To help you with writing your reflection, here are some questions.

1. Did you attend our School Sports Day? If so, how did you find it? If not, why did you not attend our school event?
2. Did you participate in any event? If so what was it? If not, why?
3. What do you think is the most interesting part of the School Sports? Why?
4. Do you engage in any sports? If so, what is it? If not, why have you not engage in it?
5. How can sports help us?
6. What other games or sports would you like the school to offer?

I am eagerly looking forward to reading your reflection.
Cheers,
Ms Lee

Term 1/Week 9

Hi Sporty3.6ers,

Fire safety is everybody's concern. There has been several fires that broke out in apartments in recent months. How can we help to ensure that fire does not break out accidentally?

In this week's journal writing, I would like you to reflect on this issue.
To help you with your writing, I have listed some questions below:

1. Have you seen or experienced any incident of fire breaking out in your home or neighbourhood? If so, could you tell us what happened?
2. Can you describe what you would do if a fire were to break out in your home or outside?
3. What do you think are the causes of fire in homes or outside?
4. What can you do to prevent fire from breaking out in your home and outside?
5. If you were given a chance to introduce an activity for children to learn fire safety, what would it be and why?

I hope the questions above will help you to reflect on fire safety. I am looking forward to reading your journal writing soon.

Cheers,
Ms Lee

Term 1/Week 8

Hi Sporty 3.6 pupils,

Every morning, we have silent reading. Pupils read a variety of books and magazines. Reading is a habit. The more you read, the more you want to read.
In this week's journal writing, I would like you to reflect on the importance of reading and its influence on you.

As usual, here are some questions to help you with the journal writing.
1. Do you read every morning? Do you like it? Why?
2. What kinds of books do you like to read?
3. Do you think reading will help you with your school work? Why?
4. How can the school encourage pupils to read?
5. Can you tell us about a book you have read?
Write the name of the author and tell us why you like to read his/her book?

I am looking forward eagerly to read your comments/ reflections.
Cheers,
Ms Lee

Term1/Week 7

Dear Sporty3.6ers,
Last week we blogged on 'target setting', this week we will reflect on passion for learning since this is the value for the month of February.
I hope this journal writing will enable you to give this value some thought.

To help you in writing your reflection, here are some questions for you to think about:
1. What do you understand by 'passion for learning' ?
2. Why do you think it is necessary for people to have a passion for learning?
3. Do you know of any family members, famous people, relatives or friends with a passion for learning?
4. How do they show their passion for learning?
5. Do you think you have a passion for learning now? If 'Yes', why? If 'No', why?
6. What can you do to develop your passion for learning?

Don't forget to put your name down after you have given your comments.
Have a good week ahead.

Cheers,
Miss Lee

Term1/Week 6

Hi All,
You have set your targets for the various subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science and Mother Tongue. For this week, I would like you to reflect on this.

As usual, here are some questions to help you with the reflection.
1. Do you know why we set targets for the various subjects?
2. Do you think this is useful? If 'Yes', why? If not, why?
3. What are you doing to help you achieve your target? Do you have a plan? If so, what is it?
4. How are your parents helping you achieve your targets?
5. How do you think your teacher/the school can help you achieve the targets?


Cheers,
Miss Lee

Term 1/Week 5

Hi Everyone,

The Chinese pupils are still celebrating the Chinese New Year festival.In Singapore, we are able to join other races in their festive celebrations. The Malays, Indians and other races also celebrate their own festivals.
For this week, I would like you to reflect on the meaning of these festivals and how we can preserve racial harmony in Singapore.

Here are some questions to help you with your reflection.
1. Tell us about the festival you celebrate.
2. Why do you celebrate this festival?
3. How do you celebrate the festival?
4. Do you know what are the festivals celebrated by the other races? If so, could you name a few? Also tell us who celebrate them and why they celebrate them.
5. Do you think the celebration of the various festivals help in strengthening racial harmony among the various race in Singapore?

Cheers,
Miss Lee