Term 1 Week 7 & 8

Following the Lunar New Year holidays, the Chinese Language Department announced that P5 Respectful was awarded 'Bronze' for the classroom decorations. Well done, pupils!

The pupils had a good break during the CNY holidays in Term 1 Week 7 and after that, they had to prepare for their CA1 examinations. I'm sure they wish that their holidays didn't end so early.

I hope they will excel in their examinations next week. All the best!

Term 1 Week 5 & 6

It had been a busy week. On 4 February 2010, my wife gave birth to my boy, Nathanial. Yes, the joy is beyond words and I'm sure parents can attest to that.

Fortunately, the relief teacher was able to carry out the tasks assigned. I will follow up on what the pupils have learnt.

On 10 February 2010, P5 Respectful visited the Singapore Discovery Centre. The pupils learnt about the importance of Total Defence. They also had hands-on experience with several Civil Defence equipment. Some pupils tried to use the fire extinguisher and a few tried the 'Tremolator' - a machine that simulates earthquakes - and learning what to do in such an event.

Tomorrow, Rosyth will be celebrating Chinese New Year in school. I take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy lunar new year!

Term 1 Week 4

On 27 January 2010, P5 Respectful visited the Parliament House. However, we were not allowed to take pictures inside the building. Nevertheless, the pupils had time to snap some pictures outside the old Parliament House (where the elephant statue is) and City Hall, the building where the Japanese officially surrendered to the British towards the end of World War 2.







In one of the cloze passages, the pupils learnt 'Beauty lies/is in the eyes of the beholder'. I gave an example using the chinese equivalent, 情人眼裡出西施. Hopefully, the pupils will be able to use this saying.

Lunar New Year is around the corner and the pupils will be decorating the classroom in Week 5.