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2013 June Kheng Cheng Principal’s Message Kheng Cheng School Newsletter 15 Lorong 3 Toa Payoh Singapore 319580 • Tel. 6255 2502 • www.khengcheng.moe.edu.sg W elcome to our June 2013 edition of Kheng Cheng Connect. Our theme for 2013 is ‘Engaged Learning’. Developing Character & Citizenry The goal to help every student acquire the school values of Kindness, Courage, Sincerity, Diligence and a love for Singapore underlies all that we do in the school. To understand and practise the culture of care, the students collected food and toiletries for senior citizens at the Lions Home. P6 students held an annual jumble sale and used the funds raised to show their appreciation to the school’s support staff. Part of the funds goes into buying monthly lunch for the school cleaners. All P4 students went on an internationalisation trip to Johore to have a better understanding of kampong life and to understand how different people live. After each of these activities, the students will reflect on their learning, discuss their experiences to concretize what they have understood, felt and practised using the Head, Heart and Hands framework. Achieving Educational Excellence Our school embarked on holistic assessment for P1 students, focussing on processes; development of skills and values as they learn English, Mathematics and Mother Tongue languages. Through this, the students work in groups, show their understanding through doing and talk about their experiences. At the mid-year’s Meet-the- Parents, the P1 students presented their portfolios of selected work to their parents. P1 and P2 parents can go to the blogs in the school’s website to see photographs of the students as they go about their work. Beyond academic studies, all students participate in a co-curricular activity or PAL lessons. The school is proud to share that our Angklung group has been invited as the only primary school to play for the opening ceremony of the Singapore Youth Festival. The basketball teams have trained through the year and had done well both at zonal and national games. Kudos goes to our Senior Girls’ Team, who through team work and an unflagging fighting spirit, managed to get into the finals and emerged as national runners-up. The Ministry of Education has recognised Kheng Cheng’s international chess programme as a programme for school excellence, PSE. With the additional funding, Kheng Cheng can now support more students to learn critical thinking through the various chess strategies. In addition, Kheng Cheng will also share our good practices with other schools. Empowering & Motivating Staff Staff is key to the school’s culture of care. The school has embarked on using ‘The Skilful Teacher’ framework as its core professional development programme. The staff builds team spirit and a sense of belonging through activities such as learning journeys and team building activities. As part of our continual improvement efforts, a team of Science teachers will be competing at the Innergy Awards for their innovative project in the design of a fun learning trail at the zoo. Strengthening Partnerships The school appreciates the active support of the parents’ support group in various school programmes. A group of enthusiastic volunteers has designed their own booklets to help the lower primary students learn multiplication. The School Management Committee contributes to the school by organising Tuan Bai, to welcome the Chinese New Year and conducts Saturday Tai-Chi classes for the community. Building a Happy Learning And Working Environment The school has deployed more staff to improve road safety for the students during arrival and dismissal. We also work closely with the LTA to extend the railings to prevent jaywalking and also to improve traffic flow. Kheng Cheng School is a happy school because the students are able to enjoy the collaborative and synergistic efforts of staff, parents and community in ensuring that the students learn in a caring and safe environment. Mrs Lay See Neufeld Principal
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2013JuneKheng Cheng
Principal’s Message
Kheng Cheng School Newsletter15 Lorong 3 Toa Payoh Singapore 319580 • Tel. 6255 2502 • www.khengcheng.moe.edu.sg
Welcome to our June 2013 edition of Kheng Cheng Connect. Our theme for 2013
is ‘Engaged Learning’.Developing Character & CitizenryThe goal to help every student acquire the school values of Kindness, Courage, Sincerity, Diligence and a love for Singapore underlies all that we do in the school. To understand
and practise the culture of care, the students collected food and toiletries for senior citizens at the Lions Home. P6 students held an annual jumble sale and used the funds raised to show their appreciation to the school’s support staff. Part of the funds goes into buying monthly lunch for the school cleaners. All P4 students went on an internationalisation trip to Johore to have a better understanding of kampong life and to understand how different people live. After each of these activities, the students will reflect on their learning, discuss their experiences to concretize what they have understood, felt and practised using the Head, Heart and Hands framework.Achieving Educational ExcellenceOur school embarked on holistic assessment for P1 students, focussing on processes; development of skills and values as they learn English, Mathematics and Mother Tongue languages. Through this, the students work in groups, show their understanding through doing and talk about their experiences. At the mid-year’s Meet-the-Parents, the P1 students presented their portfolios of selected work to their parents. P1 and P2 parents can go to the blogs in the school’s website to see photographs of the students as they go about their work.Beyond academic studies, all students participate in a co-curricular activity or PAL lessons. The school is proud to share that our Angklung group has been invited as the only primary school to play for the opening ceremony of the Singapore Youth Festival. The basketball teams have trained through the year and had done well both at zonal and national games. Kudos goes to our Senior Girls’ Team, who through team work and an unflagging fighting spirit, managed to get into the finals and emerged as national runners-up.
The Ministry of Education has recognised Kheng Cheng’s international chess programme as a programme for school excellence, PSE. With the additional funding, Kheng Cheng can now support more students to learn critical thinking through the various chess strategies. In addition, Kheng Cheng will also share our good practices with other schools.Empowering & Motivating StaffStaff is key to the school’s culture of care. The school has embarked on using ‘The Skilful Teacher’ framework as its core professional development programme. The staff builds team spirit and a sense of belonging through activities such as learning journeys and team building activities. As part of our continual improvement efforts, a team of Science teachers will be competing at the Innergy Awards for their innovative project in the design of a fun learning trail at the zoo.Strengthening PartnershipsThe school appreciates the active support of the parents’ support group in various school programmes. A group of enthusiastic volunteers has designed their own booklets to help the lower primary students learn multiplication.The School Management Committee contributes to the school by organising Tuan Bai, to welcome the Chinese New Year and conducts Saturday Tai-Chi classes for the community.Building a Happy Learning And Working EnvironmentThe school has deployed more staff to improve road safety for the students during arrival and dismissal. We also work closely with the LTA to extend the railings to prevent jaywalking and also to improve traffic flow.Kheng Cheng School is a happy school because the students are able to enjoy the collaborative and synergistic efforts of staff, parents and community in ensuring that the students learn in a caring and safe environment.
Mrs Lay See NeufeldPrincipal
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Prefectorial Election
DeveloPing character anD citizenry
International Friendship Day
P6 Jumble Sale86th Founders’ Day
This is a good buy!I rely on personal advertising
We promise to carry out our duties well
Taking the prefects’ oath
Mrs Neufeld helping Sarah with her sash
Bevan Yap making his first speech to the assembly as Head Prefect
Our hawkers at their best!
Hmm...who should I vote for?
Someone has got my vote!
Candidates gearing up for the prefectorial election Prefects’ Investiture
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eMPowering anD Motivating staff
CNY Buffet LunchAll KCS staff enjoyed a CNY Buffet Lunch
which was organised by our Staff Welfare Committee.
Staff Bonding
Let’s toss the salad for a great year! Is there anything less oily?
Brown bread is the healthier choice
We teachers care and share at KCS too!
Wear oven mittens or you may get burnt!
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Singapore Youth Festival (SYF)
The Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) is organised by the Ministry of Education to showcase the various talents and abilities in our students. This serves as a platform for character development – for our students to work as a team, reflect on and apply the values and competencies that will help them thrive in the future.
One of our artworks is currently on display at the on-site exhibition at Suntec City Mall, Tropics Atrium till 14 July, while the other two pieces can be viewed online at the SYF website.
Learning JourneysP3 LJ to Zoo
P4 Internationalisation Trip to Semenchu Homestay in Johore
P5 LJ to Bukit Chandu
Insects from the Ceramic ClubThinking out of the box by the Art Club
We love the Wildlife!
Parent Volunteer trying her hand at ketupat making
So the events of the fight led to this site?
Would you agree that I look better?
Handmade ketupats woven by our pupils
Playground in my mind by the P2s
achieving eDUcationaleXcellence
P6 LJ to Singapore Discovery Centre
Watch me ! I’m having fun!He is not as light as I thought!
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Achievements in Basketball Tournaments South Zone Basketball Competition
Senior Girls – 2ndSenior Boys – 3rdJunior Boys – 3rd
Nationals Senior Girls – 4th
Shall we pause with grace?
This is the way we...
The cast of “Who killed Mr Wolf?”
Grabble – a game for all agesWhen’s the party starting?
English WeekP1 and P2 Concert
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strengthening PartnershiPs
Our Learning Journey to HDB Hub Students went on a learning journey to the HDB Hub
to gain a better understanding of its role in housing Singaporeans in the last few decades.
P3 Maths and Mums’ Programme (P3 M & Ms’)
Selected Primary 3 students are learning their Multiplication better and committing the times-table to memory. These students
enjoy the small group sessions each week from Wednesdays to Fridays under the care and supervision of the PSG volunteer mums.
Open House
Parents’ Symposium
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BUilDing a haPPy learning anD worKing
environMent
P5 Camp at Sarimbum
CNY Celebrations
Grab what you can!
We support the No-Disposable Day! What about you?
This is better than the Big Splash!
I am hanging on for dear life!
Pri 1 pupils standing proudly in front of the new mangosteen tree
P4 Road Safety ParkThe Primary 4 students
participated in the Traffic Games at the Road Safety
Park. Our students learnt to play and played to learn in the mini-quests.
Green WaveGreen Wave is an annual event which takes
place on every 22nd May. It aims to instil in our students ownership and responsibility
for nature and create a more pleasant school environment. Participating schools like ours were each given a locally imported tree to plant. The school now has a mangosteen tree added to the collection of plants in our Eco Garden.
World Book DayThe Mother Tongue Department participated in the
worldwide celebration of book reading on World Book Day held on 23 April. This day originated in Spain, when roses
and books were presented as gifts to loved ones - a tradition started 90 years ago. The department hopes to continue to increase the pupils’ interest in learning the Mother Tongue Languages through such activities and make learning fun.
No-Disposable Day
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Editorial Team: Mr Melvin Chang, Ms Grace Foong, Mr Abu Talib and Mrs Sharon Choo
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I’m a happy student at KCS!
Leading the way!
Recess is my favourite time of the day!
One for all and all for one!
Our pretty PSG Moms and Mrs Anthony
Beautiful smiles from our little ambassadors of the Kindness Movement
We love our EL lessons because we get to eat ice cream!
Let’s have a water break! Cheers to everyone!
Let’s go green!
