2018 Term 1 Events
Lab On Wheels
On 18th and 19th January 2018, our P4 and P5 students went on board a tech bus titled ‘Lab On Wheels’ to experience a programming workshop entitled ‘Robot Rattle’.
Students learnt programming concepts and logic to activate an online robot. The online robot was able to complete various tasks, including pushing a ball, picking up a box and loading the boxes onto a container.
The workshop allowed the students to develop logical thinking and problem solving skills by breaking down problems into bite-sizes. Students also worked in pairs and learned through peer-learning.
Students were very engaged and had a fun and meaningful experience on board the technology bus.
Off the bus, students also tried a guided educational application on an iPad: SWIFT Playground
Trainer demonstrating the importance of specific instructions in programming. Students applying concepts taught.
Chinese New Year Celebration
The 2018 Chinese New Year Celebration was organized successfully!
The Chinese New Year concert started with Principal’s speech which reminded students to be grateful for the peaceful and prosperous life now in Singapore and to treasure the time with family members and appreciate what we have.
Students then went on to watch the Chinese New Year well wishes video in which Vice Principals and teachers wish each and every one a joyous New Year celebration. Students also watched in awe as our Chinese Dance members performed.
Parents and teachers were invited to come together to do a calligraphy of “大地回春”. Students enjoyed the beautiful calligraphy work done by teachers and parents.
We then gave out the Best Decorated Classroom award for each level. Students felt proud of their own effort and everyone cheered for each other when the class won the Best Decorated Classroom award for Chinese New Year.
We ended with a bang with the Lion Dance performance. This was the finale which livened up the entire atmosphere!
Yio Chu Kang Primary School wishes each and every one a prosperous and Happy Chinese New Year!
Teachers and Parents formed teams to participate in the calligraphy contest.
School leaders receiving the well wishes form lion dance troupe and the dog mascot.
This year for the Chinese New Year Classroom Decoration, each classroom was decorated based on the theme: Chinese New Year Customs and Traditions. Through this competition, we hope that our students gain more knowledge about the Chinese culture and the traditions and practices, through the fun and bonding process of decorating the classroom.
Our students used their creative juices and put up many interesting decorations in their classrooms.
Civil Defence Junior Lionhearters Challenge
Selected P5 Junior CD Lionhearters ambassadors took part in the CD Lionhearters Challenge on 14 Feb 2018 to commemorate Total Defence Day. Our team pitted their skills and wits for an afternoon of fun and knowledge in Singapore Discovery Centre, where they applied their proficiency in basic first-aid, fire safety and rescue scenarios.
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CL Cultural Performance Exposure Scheme
Learning Journey for P4 Chinese Language students and selected P5 Chinese Language students to watch a Chinese drama performance ‘Bao Xiao Long Zhuo Zei Ji’ (包小龙捉贼记) by the Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Arts and Cultural Troupe.
Chinese words were flashed on the screen as it was being said during the drama skit. Our students learnt many new good phrases!
The actors from the drama sprung into life by coming to the audience area and asking them about their opinions on the identity of the thief in the show!
Total Defence Day 2018
In living out the TDD theme for this year – “Together We Keep Singapore Strong”, a slew of activities were organised on 12 February 2018, to drive across the key messages that every pupil can play his/her part in Total Defence and our collective effort is needed to keep our nation strong.
Come over to the CCE Committee page here to find out more details and see more photos!
Integration Programme (Buddy Get-together)
To enable our new International Students and Singapore Permanent Residents to better integrate into the school and in Singapore, we have organised a get-together session for these students to interact with their appointed local buddies (Singaporeans) on 7 March 2018.
New international students and Singapore Permanent Residents playing local traditional games with their buddies.
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