recap on golden phrases that we have learned before

A crop of disappointments
A flood of pride rose in him
A glittering infectious smile
A reputation that swelled like a sponge
An albatross around my neck
An apple of his eye
Break one’s heart
By word of mouth
Crowed about
Despite bleeding profusely, she endured the pain
Tim chickened out when the bully challenged him to a fight.
Everyone was whispering to another about the scene
felt a shiver down my spine
fished out my handphone and dialled triple nine
Flames leaped in his eyes
He was on cloud nine when he won the prize
her laughter moves like a bat through silent haunted woods
Her scream cut like a knife as the snatch thief ran off with her handbag.
His face turned red like a tomato
hollered, exclaimed, yelled, whispered, warned, advised...
horsed around

I felt a shiver down my spine when I heard the bad news.
I was all thumbs with the dialling as I was feeling nervous
In the twinkling of an eye
Lend a helping hand
lightning glare
Made a beeline
mathematical precision
My friends horsed around in class when the teacher was away
My mother nagged, "Wake up, you will be late for school."
Paramedics rushed over to attend to the wounded
Passersby stood rooted not knowing what to do next.
Pay through one’s nose
Put one’s foot down
She was elated over her results
She was so embarrassed that she weeped bitterly
stung like a scorpion
The beating of her heart was like a drum
The place swarmed like a hive
the pupils roared in laughters
turned a deaf ear
When Andrew saw his results, a bitterness crept into his face.
Words as soft as rain

Congratulations to the following 4K & 4C pupils who have done well for Topical Test 3

Dear Pupils,

We have done better for Topical Test 3 as compared to Topical Test 2. Keep up the good work as we prepare for SA1 Examinations.

These pupils deserve special mention:

4C
Emily
Ting Fang
Bi Ling
Simran
Ing Zi
Guo Jie
Howard
Lee Yao

4K
Charmaine
Si Hui
Eileen
Angel
Lynette
Megan
Jie Lin
Petrina
Jia En
Wei Hymn
Mark
Gabriel
Justin
Shaun Gan
Jian Hao
Hong Siong

More important dates to note

Dear Parents and pupils,

(1)Social Studies Test (Open Book) Term 2 Week 6

Please revise learning points from Chapter 1- 4.

(2) Labour Day / Vesak Day Holidays

As Labour Day falls on Sunday 1 May 2011, Monday 2 May 2011 will be a holiday.

Tuesday 17 May 2011 is Vesak Day, a Public Holiday.

(3) Semestral Assessment 1 (SA1) for P3 – P6 pupils

The SA1 (written) will be held from 3 to 13 May 2011. The timetable for the examination has been sent out to you on 30 March 2011. Please provide the necessary support for your child/ward.

(4) Photo-taking session for all pupils

The school has engaged a photographer to take the class photos for all classes on Monday 23 May and Tuesday 24 May 2011. The purchase of the photo (size 5R) which will be priced at $2.00 per copy is optional. Details regarding the ordering of the photos will be made known to pupils when the photos are ready.

(5) Meet-the-Parents Session – Friday 27 May 2011

Our second Meet-the-Parents Session will be held on Friday 27 May 2011 from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm. The meeting with the parents will be staggered and you will be informed of your allocated time slot for the session.

As there will not be any lessons on that day, your child/ward does not need to report to school. However, your child/ward is strongly encouraged to attend the session with you. If your child/ward is attending the session, please remind him/her to be in full school uniform and proper white school shoes.

Friday 27 May 2011 is also “Eat With Your Family Day”. We request all parents who will be meeting the teachers to end the session by 4.00 pm to enable our teachers to leave school to be with their families for dinner.

(6) End-of-Term 2 School Holidays

The End-of-Term 2 school holidays will be from Saturday 28 May to Sunday 26 June 2011.

Best wishes for the coming SA1 Examinations,

Mr Abel Kok

spelling list for Stellar Book 2

1. neighbour
2. accident
3. passenger
4. screeching
5. crash
6. pavement
7. breathing heavily
8. answered
9. crowd
10. bruises
11. scared
12. injured
13. onlookers passersby
14. sirens
15. ambulance
16. victim
17. attendants (paramedics)
18. stretcher
19. seat belts
20. nodded

T2W5 Main learning points and Homework

Dear Pupils,

We would have completed the following by the end of the week:

• Book Summary Worksheets in your Library file. (Have you completed and placed them in the cupboard?)
• Prepare for next week's spelling for Stellar Book 2
• Listening comprehension sample paper
• Social Studies Workbook (Have you completed the task for trading?) Have you placed them in the cupboard?)

Cheers,
Mr Kok

Important dates to note

Dear all,

Please take note of these important dates for the coming weeks:

• 19 April (Tues)- Learning Journey for 4C - remember to bring along a healthy snack eg. sandwiches or biscuits and your water bottle.
  
• 27 April (Wed)- P4 Oral (After school)
• 21 April (Thurs) - Files to be brought home for revision and parents' signature
• 22 April (Fri)- School holiday- Good Friday
  
• 3 May - 13 May Start of SA1 Examinations
  
• 27 May 2011 (Fri) from 8:00am to 4:00pm MEET THE PARENTS Session

Parents do remember to provide the necessary transport arrangement for your child on the above dates whenever necessary.

T2W4 Main learning points and Homework

Dear all,

By the end of this week, we should have completed the following:

• Journal writing on Ice cream making experience.
• Composition writing prompt 3
• Focussed writing 2
• Learning sheets 1
• Social studies WB on trading
• Ezportfolio recording for reading passage 2
• Prepare for the next spelling test
  

Lesson extension for parents:
You may have to experience Ezportfolio portal with your child and listen to your child's recordings. Give him/her words of encouragement and get them to work on their weaknesses based on the feedback given by peers and myself.
I would strongly encourage you to try recording it online but of course, please do not submit it. The portal allows you to record and play back without submission, no worries. :)

Have fun,
Mr Kok

Work for IT lesson T2 W4

Please complete the following:

• Ezportfolio- Reading passage 1 (Attempts 1, 2 & 3) & Reading passage 2 (Attempt 1)

Please improve on your reading attempt based on the feedback given by your peers and teacher.

• Mconline- Oral buddy (Feel free to practise as many picture discussions as possible) especially for Picture discussion.

Additional task for 4K

• Chapter summaries (7-8) through email in Mconline

If time permits, you may also go to brainpop to assess the educational videos.

Reminders:

• Composition jotter- Focussed writing (2) and corrections
• Add to your list of common mistakes (Last page of composition Jotter)
• Learning sheets for Book 2 (WS 1)
• Journal (Have you submitted yours?)
  

Cheers,
Mr Abel Kok

More photos to share on Ice Cream making experience (4K's turn)

Everyone was over the moon!
Those who were doing it step by step...
Buddies at work!
Our hands are frozen, HELP!!!
Ice cream, anyone?

Announcement- Topical Test 3 Scheduled on 21 April 2011, Thursday

Topical Test 3
Scheduled on 21 April 2011, Thursday

Learning points include synthesis: Direct to indirect speech.


Best wishes,
Mr Kok

Some photos taken during our Ice cream making experience 4C

Everyone is having tonnes of FUN and laughter!

Tug of war??
Shake, shake, shake...
Eureka! Delicious school-made ice cream!

T2W3 Main learning points and Homework

Dear Pupils,

We should have completed the following by the end of this week:

• Ice cream making - Yum Yum!
• Journal entry- Our ice cream making experience
• Spelling & Dictation for Stellar Book 1 (Have you bought the exercise book?)
  
• Learning Sheets for Stellar Book 1
• Started with Stellar Book 2
• Completed all Mconline tasks
  
• Ezportfolio audio recording

Lesson extension for parents: Since your child has learnt how to make ice cream, you may want to get them to guide the rest of the family in making some sweet dessert at home. Have fun and be warned, it can be rather messy but tonnes of FUN!

Cheers,
Mr Kok

Online learning for T2Wk3

Dear Pupils,

Please do the following tasks in sequence:

1. Go to ezportfolio and upload your first recording.
2. Listen to your recording and give yourself a grade.
3. Listen to your friends recording and give them a grade too.
4. Complete Mconline tasks
5. Go to brainpop and learn more about compound words.

Additional task for 4K pupils:
Submit chapter summaries (Chapter 7-8)

Thank you,
Mr Abel Kok

Announcement- NAPFA Test /Learning journey

Dear 4C pupils,

Please be reminded of the following:

• 14 April (Thursday) 2.15pm to 4.15pm- Five items for NAPFA test in school
  
• 19 April 2011 (Tuesday) 12.45pm to 4.15pm - we will be going to Singapore River for P4 Learning Journey.

Please arrange the necessary transport for the above dates.

Cheers,
Mr Kok

Participants for GK QUIZ - Look out for your names

Congratulations to those who have done well for Topical Test 2

Congratulations to the following 4C /4K pupils who have done well for Topical Test 2.
4C

1. Ting Fang
2. Simran
3. Guo Jie
4. Lee Yao
5. Alicia
6. Hui En
7. Kelven

4K

1. Charmaine
2. Si Hui
3. Angel
4. Zi Qi
5. Megan
6. Jie Lin
7. Simone
8. Wei Hymn
9. Jian Hao
   

Special mention goes to (Integrity):

• Koon Hwee
• Irene

Dear Parents, do praise them for their FANTASTIC efforts even though I would have already showered them with praises in class- Nothing beats a word of encouragement from YOU. :)