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HUAMIN PRIMARY SCHOOL The Happy Home of Quality Holistic Education . . .

Where We Learn to Love and Love to Learn.

530 Yishun Ring Road. Singapore 768857 Tel: 67529004, Fax: 67552455 Website: http://www.huaminpri.moe.edu.sg Email: [email protected]

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Huamin Primary School

5 March 2018 Letter to Parents No.: 053/2018

Dear Parents,

Chinese New Year Celebrations 2018

Mr Yap Heng Yeow, HOD Science (left) with the God of Chinese New Year Greetings from Fortune VP, Mrs Corinne Kwan and I

Sing-a-long Session by our young Huaminites Lively Dance Performance put up jointly by our teachers and Huaminites

The Chinese New Year concert was held on Thursday, 15 February 2018. Our

teachers and students were dressed in their beautiful ethnic costumes and our

students were thrilled at the sight of the lion dance troupe, and the God of

Fortune and Dog Mascots!

Students and parents of the P1 students also participated enthusiastically in

the games and Chinese New Year sing-along sessions. We were glad to have





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the elderly from the Lions Befrienders Service Association (Singapore) join in

the celebration too!

Chinese New Year Classroom Activity (the left photo) and Mr R Uthayakumar, OM (the centre photo) participating in Chinese Calligraphy with our student and the Elderly from the Lion Befrienders (the right photo) joining us in the Concert.

Colouring of the Chinese New Year cards, lantern making, paper cutting and Chinese New Year quizzes were part of the classroom activities which were integrated into the school curriculum in celebration of this Chinese festival. Students were also engaged in the pre-concert activities held during recess such as calligraphy writing and Music And Dance (M.A.D) performance at the foyer.

The MOE Excellence Award (MSEA) 2017 MOE Service Excellence Award (MSEA) is a MOE-wide Award to encourage MOE staff to continually deliver service excellence by handling internal and external customers with C.A.R.E - Courtesy, Accessibility, Responsiveness and Effectiveness, and recognized as being the service role models to inspire other fellow colleagues. We are proud to announce that 3 officers from Huamin have won the award and would like to congratulate them on their achievement. They are:

(i) Lead Teacher (English Language), Mrs Jessi Siva;

(ii) Administration Manager, Mr Charles Chan and

(iii) Administrative Executive, Mdm Tay Siau Chen.





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Lead Teacher (English) – Mrs Jessi Siva Administration Manager – Mr Chan Kok Yun

Administrative Executive – Mdm Tay Siau Chen





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Total Defence Day 2018 The school commemorated Total Defence Day on 14 February 2018. The theme for this year was “Together We Keep Singapore Strong”. Coincidentally, this year’s Total Defence Day (actual date being 15 February 2018) fell on Chinese New Year’s Eve. The backdrop of the fall of Singapore on Chinese New Year Day in 1942 is a timely reminder to us that we must never take our peace for granted. On 15 February 1942, the British surrendered Singapore to the Japanese invaders at the former old Ford Factory in Bukit Timah. From then on, Singapore lived through one of the darkest periods of our history for 3 years and 8 months, during which we suffered from fear, hardship and misery under the Japanese Occupation. Hence every year, we observe Total Defence Day so that our dark past shall never be forgotten. In Huamin Primary School, our students participated in a variety of school-wide activities to understand more about the significance of this important day and how they can play a part in each of the 5 different defences: Military, Civil, Social, Economic and Psychological Defences. They understood and reinforced their learning on the 5 defences through the assembly programme, CCE and Social Studies lessons. During the assembly programme, we invited our teachers who are National Servicemen, Mr Albert Tham and Mr Chia Chong Seng, to share their personal stories during National Service to the students. The students were fascinated by their exciting experiences in the Air Force and the Navy respectively. During the students’ recesses, many exciting activities took place in the school foyer too. For example, students had the opportunity to look at wartime display photographs, as well as taste sweet potatoes, tapioca and porridge, which were the staple food during the Japanese Occupation. In line with the Education and Career Guidance (ECG) focus, students had fun trying out and taking photographs in the different uniforms of the various occupations within the Civil, Military and Economic Defences. The policemen from the Singapore Police Force and certified first-aiders also came to the school and conducted quizzes for the students during recess.





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Many of our students had the opportunity to hop into the police vehicle and try out CPR for an authentic experience. It was delightful to see that the students had a fruitful time understanding about Total Defence Day and that it had instilled a sense of appreciation in our Huaminites and strengthened their Singapore Spirit. No one owes Singapore a living and we should never take peace for granted.

Group photo of our students with Our PE teacher, Mr Chia Chong Seng a Policeman sharing his NAVY experience.

Our students in different uniforms of the various occupations Our Discipline Master, Mr Albert Tham within the Civil, Military and Economic Defences. shared his NS experience in the Air Force.





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Inspiring Teacher of English Award 2018

The Inspiring Teacher of English Award is a national award for English teachers in Singapore schools. The Straits Times and the Speak Good English Movement, with the support of the Ministry of Education, present the “Inspiring Teacher of English – Teaching Award”. This award recognises teachers who have been instrumental in igniting a love for the English language (EL) and are effective in helping their students speak and write better. The award recognizes EL who:

Are role models of the use of good spoken and written English;

Promote learning-focused interaction during English language lessons; and

Choose pedagogies appropriate to learners’ needs

Nominations are now open and nomination forms are available at the Admin Centre. All forms must be submitted to our Admin Centre before 9 March 2018. Alternatively, the nomination form can be downloaded from the website http://goodenglish.org.sg/inspiring-teacher-of-english-award/nomination-information too.

http://goodenglish.org.sg/inspiring-teacher-of-english-award/nomination-information

http://goodenglish.org.sg/inspiring-teacher-of-english-award/nomination-information





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ARIF Budiman Malay Language Teachers’ Award 2018 The Arif Budiman Malay Language Teachers Award (AGAB), inaugurated in 2008 is an annual award which aims to recognise Malay language teachers who have made significant contributions to the teaching and learning of Malay language in schools. This year, the Award will be jointly organised by the Malay Language Council, Singapore (MBMS), the Malay Language Teachers’ Association (PGBM), Berita Harian (BH) and the Malay Language Learning and Promotion Committee (MLLPC). Nomination is open from 26 February to 26 April 2018. We strongly encourage you to nominate the Malay Language teachers of HMPS for this prestigious award. Nomination forms can be collected from our Admin Centre or downloaded from:

www.mbms.sg www.mllpc.sg www.beritaharian.sg Alternatively, the online nomination form can also be accessed via http://www.tinyurl.com/AGAB-2018

Please note that the closing date for nomination is 26 April 2018.

Important Announcements for Parents 1) Annual Sports Day The school’s annual Sports Day will be held on Friday, 9 March 2018 for all P4, P5 and P6 students. The theme for this year's Sports Day is Olympism and the objective is to promote the Olympic values of Excellence, Friendship and Respect amongst our students. The students will be participating in athletics and basketball on that day in order to win points for their respective Houses.

http://www.mbms.sg/

http://www.mllpc.sg/

http://www.beritaharian.sg/

http://www.tinyurl.com/AGAB-2018





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At the same time, students will get opportunities to engage in friendly level-based competitions for these activities. Details of the event are as follows:

Date: Friday, 9 March 2018

Venue: School Time: 7:40am to 12 noon (Recess: 11 am to 11:30 am)

Attire: PE attire, sports shoes/school shoes P4 to P6 students are reminded to bring along their water bottles and keep themselves hydrated before, during and after the event, have ample rest and to have their breakfast before coming to school on the day of the event. Please note that dismissal for P4 to P6 students will be at 12 noon on that day. P1 to P3 students will not report to school on that day. They will be engaged in home-based learning activities assigned by their teachers. Details have been provided in Letter to Parents No. 049 dated 2 March 2018. 2) Speech and Prize-Giving Day To celebrate the success and achievements of our Huaminites, the school’s Speech & Prize-Giving Day will be held on Friday, 23 March 2018, from 10.45 am to 12.40 pm. The theme for this year's Speech & Prize-Giving Day is Remembering the Past, Appreciating the Present and Embracing the Future. Please be informed that school will function from 7.40 am to 10.30 am on Friday, 23 March 2018 to facilitate the conduct of the event. Please make the necessary childcare and transport arrangements for your child/ward.

3) Overseas Leave During Term Time

A gentle reminder to all parents that requests for overseas leave during term time will not be granted except on compassionate grounds. We would like to encourage all students to attend school regularly and benefit from the lessons taught as well as activities conducted in the school. However, should parents insist on taking their child/ ward abroad, please inform the school in writing. Please address the letter to the Principal citing the reason for the request and





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submit it to your child’s/ ward’s Form Teacher at least 3 days before departure from the country.

4) Annual Class Photo-taking Day

The annual class photo-taking day for all students will be held on Thursday, 29 March 2018. Please ensure your child/ward comes to school neatly dressed in his/her school uniform that morning. 5) March School Holidays: 10 to 18 March 2018 The March School Holidays will begin on 10 March and end on 18 March 2018. Term 2 will commence on Monday, 19 March 2018. 6) Travel Declaration for March 2018 Holidays As part of the school’s continual efforts to ensure the well-being of our students, we seek your assistance to declare the travel plans of your child/ ward for the coming March holidays. With reference to the letter to Parents No. 046/2018 issued on 23 February 2018, a gentle reminder to complete the March 2018 School Holidays Travel Declaration via MC Online website or mobile phone app. Please take note that we also require a declaration even if your child/ward is not travelling overseas for the holiday period. Please contact the Admin Centre at 67529004 should you need any assistance. 7) Discipline and Conduct during the School Holiday Period Before commencement of the school holidays, apart from reminding our students to make meaningful use of their time during the holidays, the school also reminds them on the expected behaviours as a Huaminite outside of the school compound. These include showing consideration to the residents by lowering their noise level or keeping the area clean when they are playing with their friends in the neighbourhood and helping neighbours or residents in need of help.





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Part of being a Huaminite is to demonstrate the school values and habits even outside of school and we seek your support and help in enforcing these during the holidays and on normal school days. Together, we can help to develop our students into responsible, caring and compassionate Singaporeans. To have a better understanding of the school values and habits, you can find the information in your child's/ward's Student Handbook pages 11 and 26 respectively. The school rules and consequences from the Handbook have also been clearly communicated to all Huaminites, so it would be good to also ensure that they are ready (i.e. proper hairstyle, etc) for school in the following term. 8) Mobile Phone Policy and Good Habits The school has a mobile phone policy. Parents/Guardians who deem it necessary for their child/ward to have a mobile phone with them would have to adhere to the guidelines and remind their child/ward on the responsibility of proper mobile phone usage within and outside of the school compound. Alternatively, in any emergency, parents/guardians can call the school to contact their child/ward during school hours. 9) Remedial Programme – Dates for Term 2 To complement our teaching and learning programmes at the Lower, Middle and Upper Primary levels, the teachers will be conducting remedial lessons from Monday, 26 March 2018 (Term 2, Week 2) for selected P2 to P6 students only. Taking into consideration the varying needs of students and their well-being after school, supplementary lessons have been discontinued with effect from this year and only remedial lessons will take place. Please refer to the following table for the dates for remedial lessons for Term 2. More information will be provided nearer to the date.





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10) Term 2 Schedule for Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) We will have CCAs in these weeks as stated below:

Term 2 CCA Schedule

Week 1 (week beginning 19 March) Week 2 (week beginning 26 March) Week 3 (week beginning 2 April) Week 4 (week beginning 9 April) Week 5 (week beginning 16 April) Week 9 (week beginning 14 May)

Term 2

Week Dates Days

1 19 & 20 March 2018

Rehearsals for Speech Day & reselection of remedial students for the new term and

parents/guardians will be informed accordingly in this week.

(No remedial lessons)

2 26 & 27 March 2018

Mon & Tues 3 2 & 3 April 2018

4 9 & 10 April 2018

5 16 & 17 April 2018

6 23 & 24 April 2018

SA1 Paper 1 & SA1 EL Paper 1 Standardisation Exercise


7 30 April & 1 May 2018

SA1 ORAL EXAMINATION & LABOUR DAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY


8 7 & 8 May 2018

SA1 EXAMINATION & POOL MARKING


9 14 & 15 May 2018

SA1 RESULTS PROCESSING & DATA ENTRY


10 21 & 22 May 2018

LAST WEEK OF THE TERM






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Parenting Tips

Seven Huaminite Habits-To be proactive

How to help your child be more proactive

To be proactive is the first Huaminite Habit that will be introduced to students.

A proactive person refers to someone who is prepared even before something

happens or is able to create opportunities that may not be available or present

yet. This is in contrast to someone who is passive and tends to respond to

situations only after they have happened.

Why is being proactive important:

It teaches children that they can be in control of themselves and certain

situations.

It improves their self-esteem.

It encourages children to explore opportunities and foster their creativity which are vital in this age of innovation and change.

How to nurture this habit in children:

I. Encourage your child to explore new interests and hobbies.

Children can change their interests relatively quickly. For instance, a

child may initially be interested in making robots and then later to learning

how to do magic tricks instead. At this stage of their development, they

are exploring the different skills and abilities that they have. When your

child shows particular interest in a new activity, refrain from discouraging

them. Instead, explore with your child what is required to pursue the

activity and offer encouragement and support.

II. Address your child’s negative thoughts and statements about himself

and his ability.

At times, your child’s unpleasant life experiences and failures can make

him feel disheartened and occupied with self-doubt. When you observe

your child expressing negative statements about himself and his ability,

address it immediately and change these statements to more positive

ones. For instance, statements such as “I can’t do it anymore”, “I’m





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useless” or “I always fail” can be changed to “I can do it” “I just need to

make some improvements” and “There are things that I am good at. I just

need to broaden my interests more.”

III. Be tolerant towards failures and mistakes

Like adults, children will make mistakes as they try new things or attempt

to materialize their new ideas. Sometimes, they may make obvious

mistakes that may cause adult observers to respond in an exasperated

or sarcastic manner. These comments that may seem small and

insignificant to adults, however, may have an adverse impact on the

child’s self-esteem. In order to avoid further criticisms, the child may

become less interested to try new things or take an active role in initiating

change due to fear of being judged. As such, do refrain from using harsh

criticisms. Instead, offer constructive feedback and give your child the

time and space to explore how he can improve on his plans.

Health Tips for Parents

More Calcium

Food high in calcium and vitamin D are essential for children who are growing. These nutrients give them the essential vitamins and minerals to grow healthy strong bones and teeth. Both of these nutrients work together.

I. Add low-fat or fat-free milk instead of water when cooking oatmeal and

hot cereal.

II. Dip fruits and vegetables into yogurt.

III. Make a smoothie with fruit, ice, and low-fat or fat-free milk.

IV. Make a salad with dark green, leafy vegetables. It is another source of

calcium.

V. Look for cereals fortified in calcium.

VI. Teach children to choose a glass of low-fat or fat-free milk instead of

soda.

VII. Serve broccoli or cooked, dry beans as a side dish for added calcium.

VIII. Toss tofu with added calcium into stir fry dishes

IX. Drink a glass of orange juice with added calcium.





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Date Activity/Programme Students Involved Remarks

7 Mar (Wed)

Prefects’ Investiture

- -

9 Mar (Fri) Sports Day P4 to P6 Students only

Please refer to the details in this newsletter.

10 Mar – 18 Mar

Term 1 School Vacation

All Students Students will return to school on 19 Mar (Mon).

23 Mar (Fri) 29th Speech & Prize Giving Day

All students Please refer to the information given in this newsletter. All students will be dismissed at 10.30a.m. Those who are required to stay for the event (e.g. prize recipients, student audience) will be informed nearer to the date.

26 Mar – 6 Apr

Mother Tongue Fortnight

All students -

28 Mar Classroom Experience Parents of P2, P3 & P5 students.

More information will be shared nearer to the date.





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Date Activity/Programme Students Involved Remarks

29 Mar (Thurs)

Class Photo-taking 2018

All students Students are required to come to school in full school uniform.

6 April (Fri) International Friendship Day

All students -

As the term break will begin soon, we wish all parents and students a joyful time of bonding and connection. We look forward to welcoming all our students back on Monday, 19 March 2018. In Partnership,

Mdm Noorismawaty Ismail Principal Huamin Primary School

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