Saturday, December 6, 2008
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Book Character Day- 6 Aug
Dear Children,
You are encouraged to dress up on this "Be yourself day" (Book Character Day).
As we are learning about pirates now, let us all dress up as one on this day.
These are 2 links for your reference.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2158416_put-together-pirate-costume-child.html?ref=fuel&utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=ssp&utm_campaign=yssp_art
http://www.rochedalss.qld.edu.au/pirates2001.htm
Cheers,
Mrs Wendi Chong
You are encouraged to dress up on this "Be yourself day" (Book Character Day).
As we are learning about pirates now, let us all dress up as one on this day.
These are 2 links for your reference.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2158416_put-together-pirate-costume-child.html?ref=fuel&utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=ssp&utm_campaign=yssp_art
http://www.rochedalss.qld.edu.au/pirates2001.htm
Cheers,
Mrs Wendi Chong
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Please support KHS
Dear 4/7 Parents,
Please support Kong Hwa School Cultural Concert on 18 July at 730p.m. at Victoria Concert Hall. As this is a Fund raising project, we really need your support.
A big thank you to all who have bought the tickets. Thank you for your support.
If your child is interested to watch the concert and has no transport to go to the Concert Hall, please inform me. The school will arrange for a bus to bring him/her there and you can fetch him/her after the concert from the concert hall.
Tickets are at $35. $15 and $25 tickets are all sold out.
Looking forward to your support.
Many thanks.
Mrs Wendi Chong
Please support Kong Hwa School Cultural Concert on 18 July at 730p.m. at Victoria Concert Hall. As this is a Fund raising project, we really need your support.
A big thank you to all who have bought the tickets. Thank you for your support.
If your child is interested to watch the concert and has no transport to go to the Concert Hall, please inform me. The school will arrange for a bus to bring him/her there and you can fetch him/her after the concert from the concert hall.
Tickets are at $35. $15 and $25 tickets are all sold out.
Looking forward to your support.
Many thanks.
Mrs Wendi Chong
Thursday, May 15, 2008
SA1 results- For your information
Dear Parents,
For your info. Class and level average marks for each subject for SA1.
For your info. Class and level average marks for each subject for SA1.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Friday, April 18, 2008
Compo 3 by Ruying
A Robbery
"Wow!” I squealed in delight, “what a beautiful necklace!” I exclaimed. I was in a jewellery shop choosing a necklace for my mother’s birthday. As I looked through the variety of necklaces, a sparkling diamond necklace caught my attention. "Miss, can I see this necklace?”I asked excitedly. I took it and tried it. I looked at the mirror. “Wow!” I exclaimed. The necklace sparkled under the light.” Mum would definitely like it!” I said in a high glee.
Out of the blue, two muscular men dashed into the shop. They were very tall and had broad shoulders. They had a shock of disheveled, long and greasy black hair and a pimply, sun-tanned face. They wore black T-shirts and dark blue trousers. One of them whipped out a sharp knife out from his trousers pocket. My heart almost stopped and I started at the sight of the blade glimmering under the light. He grabbed hold of my hand and pulled me to a corner, pressing the knife against my neck. Now, cold sweat trickled down my forehead. My hands felt clammy and my legs turned wobbly. My heart pounded at an amazing speed. All the other shoppers were shocked and their face turned pale. I prayed to God, “God, please help me.” Then, the robber ordered the other shoppers, “Put your hands on your heads and squat down. Then go to the corner, if not, I will kill this young girl.” Everyone scurried to the corner and squatted down. They were all trembling. The other robber took out another knife, smashed the glass and took the jewelleries. Not satisfied, he snatched the shoppers’ bags including mine and took out our valuables.
Just then, a passer-by saw the robbers. Quickly, he hid behind the tree. Without hesitation, he called the police. Soon, siren of the police car pierced the air. Fast and quick, the police ambushed the whole place. After a while, they saw the robbers coming out of the jewellery shop with a smile on their face. There were two sacks with them. As quick as lightning, the police appeared and caught the robbers. This time, the robbers could not escape.
I heaved a sigh of relief. God has answered to my prayer! We thanked the passer-by for his quick action and the police for coming in the nick of time. All our valuables were recovered. After this incident, I decided not to go to a jewellery shop without someone with me.
"Wow!” I squealed in delight, “what a beautiful necklace!” I exclaimed. I was in a jewellery shop choosing a necklace for my mother’s birthday. As I looked through the variety of necklaces, a sparkling diamond necklace caught my attention. "Miss, can I see this necklace?”I asked excitedly. I took it and tried it. I looked at the mirror. “Wow!” I exclaimed. The necklace sparkled under the light.” Mum would definitely like it!” I said in a high glee.
Out of the blue, two muscular men dashed into the shop. They were very tall and had broad shoulders. They had a shock of disheveled, long and greasy black hair and a pimply, sun-tanned face. They wore black T-shirts and dark blue trousers. One of them whipped out a sharp knife out from his trousers pocket. My heart almost stopped and I started at the sight of the blade glimmering under the light. He grabbed hold of my hand and pulled me to a corner, pressing the knife against my neck. Now, cold sweat trickled down my forehead. My hands felt clammy and my legs turned wobbly. My heart pounded at an amazing speed. All the other shoppers were shocked and their face turned pale. I prayed to God, “God, please help me.” Then, the robber ordered the other shoppers, “Put your hands on your heads and squat down. Then go to the corner, if not, I will kill this young girl.” Everyone scurried to the corner and squatted down. They were all trembling. The other robber took out another knife, smashed the glass and took the jewelleries. Not satisfied, he snatched the shoppers’ bags including mine and took out our valuables.
Just then, a passer-by saw the robbers. Quickly, he hid behind the tree. Without hesitation, he called the police. Soon, siren of the police car pierced the air. Fast and quick, the police ambushed the whole place. After a while, they saw the robbers coming out of the jewellery shop with a smile on their face. There were two sacks with them. As quick as lightning, the police appeared and caught the robbers. This time, the robbers could not escape.
I heaved a sigh of relief. God has answered to my prayer! We thanked the passer-by for his quick action and the police for coming in the nick of time. All our valuables were recovered. After this incident, I decided not to go to a jewellery shop without someone with me.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Compo 2 by Justlyn Yeo
A Robbery
It was a lovely and cool afternoon. I was doing window-shopping when I saw a sparkling necklace. It was glimmering through a window and I was attracted to it. I walked into the shop. An woman with a fat freckled face greeted me, “ Good afternoon madam, may I help you?” I nodded my head and sat down on a cushion. I was admiring the sparkling jewelleries when I spotted the brilliant necklace I saw through the window. I pointed to it and the woman took it out to show it to me. “ We are having an offer for this necklace now. It was actually priced at nine hundred and ninety- nine but we are now selling it at seven hundred and seventy- seven dollars. It is really a good buy…,” the woman said. I took the necklace and tried it on…
Out of the blue, two men dashed into the jewellery shop. Both were armed and were wearing black masks. One of them shouted coldly, “surrender or die!” his voice was greasy and rough. In a flash, the other man’s hand caught hold of me. I was shivering in fear. He screamed at the top of his voice at the other hostages who were huddled in a corner, “ Do not move an inch or we’ll kill her!” he took up his gun and pointed it at me. The other man took up a huge brown sack and broke the jewellery caskets. He grabbed the jewelleries and threw them into the sack. The saleswoman tried to call for help but the man with the sack, pointed his gun at her. She quietly squatted down and raise her hands. I saw a passer-by passed by and I tried to scream for help. I screamed at the top of my voice. “Help! Help!” The two masked men pointed their guns at me. Luckily, the passer-by heard me. Without any hesitation, he took out his cell phone and dialled for the police.
After what seemed like eternity, the sirens of the police cars pierced the air. The two masked men grew terrified and tried to run, but the police had already ambushed the place. The robbers pointed their guns at the police. Bullets flew through the air and one policeman was shot. The paramedics quickly came and brought him to the hospital. Soon, the battle was over. The police handcuffed the robbers and brought them back to the police station. Then, the policemen came in to check if anyone was hurt. We thanked the policemen and the passer-by for saving our lives in the nick of time.
Done by:
Justlyn Yeo 4/7 Responsibility
It was a lovely and cool afternoon. I was doing window-shopping when I saw a sparkling necklace. It was glimmering through a window and I was attracted to it. I walked into the shop. An woman with a fat freckled face greeted me, “ Good afternoon madam, may I help you?” I nodded my head and sat down on a cushion. I was admiring the sparkling jewelleries when I spotted the brilliant necklace I saw through the window. I pointed to it and the woman took it out to show it to me. “ We are having an offer for this necklace now. It was actually priced at nine hundred and ninety- nine but we are now selling it at seven hundred and seventy- seven dollars. It is really a good buy…,” the woman said. I took the necklace and tried it on…
Out of the blue, two men dashed into the jewellery shop. Both were armed and were wearing black masks. One of them shouted coldly, “surrender or die!” his voice was greasy and rough. In a flash, the other man’s hand caught hold of me. I was shivering in fear. He screamed at the top of his voice at the other hostages who were huddled in a corner, “ Do not move an inch or we’ll kill her!” he took up his gun and pointed it at me. The other man took up a huge brown sack and broke the jewellery caskets. He grabbed the jewelleries and threw them into the sack. The saleswoman tried to call for help but the man with the sack, pointed his gun at her. She quietly squatted down and raise her hands. I saw a passer-by passed by and I tried to scream for help. I screamed at the top of my voice. “Help! Help!” The two masked men pointed their guns at me. Luckily, the passer-by heard me. Without any hesitation, he took out his cell phone and dialled for the police.
After what seemed like eternity, the sirens of the police cars pierced the air. The two masked men grew terrified and tried to run, but the police had already ambushed the place. The robbers pointed their guns at the police. Bullets flew through the air and one policeman was shot. The paramedics quickly came and brought him to the hospital. Soon, the battle was over. The police handcuffed the robbers and brought them back to the police station. Then, the policemen came in to check if anyone was hurt. We thanked the policemen and the passer-by for saving our lives in the nick of time.
Done by:
Justlyn Yeo 4/7 Responsibility
Compo 1
A Burglary
It was a dark and spooky night. “Ding, dong…” the clock struck twelve midnight. The shining stars gazed at the earth unblinking. A masked burglar crept steathily into Mr. Kim’s bungalow. The burglar had an unkempt dressing, a scar on his forehead and was thin and tall. He pried opened the side door’s lock skillfully. He had successfully broken in! He crept up into Mr. Kim’s bedroom to make sure both Mr. Kim and his wife were asleep.
Then, he went into the living room and started ransacking the place using a torch. He searched the drawers, then the cabinets. He searched and searched but to no avail. So he went to the other side of the room. But on his way there, his light on his torch went off. Just then, he tripped over the cord of a telephone, causing the whole telephone to drop onto the floor. He also fell down. “Crash!” they made a loud sound altogether. Mr. Kim woke up, startled. He went out to see what had caused the sound. He was trembling all over.
When he saw the burglar, his jaw dropped and he thought his heart had stopped beating. Still, he acted fast. He soon thwarted the burglar. His wife, who had heard the noise, woke up. She called the police.
In a twinkling of an eye, the sirens of the police could be heard. Suddenly, the burglar broke free! He ran out of the house. But unfortunately, the officers had been waiting in front of the house in case the burglar tried to escape, and he did! The burglar was arrested and spent most of his life in jail.
It was a dark and spooky night. “Ding, dong…” the clock struck twelve midnight. The shining stars gazed at the earth unblinking. A masked burglar crept steathily into Mr. Kim’s bungalow. The burglar had an unkempt dressing, a scar on his forehead and was thin and tall. He pried opened the side door’s lock skillfully. He had successfully broken in! He crept up into Mr. Kim’s bedroom to make sure both Mr. Kim and his wife were asleep.
Then, he went into the living room and started ransacking the place using a torch. He searched the drawers, then the cabinets. He searched and searched but to no avail. So he went to the other side of the room. But on his way there, his light on his torch went off. Just then, he tripped over the cord of a telephone, causing the whole telephone to drop onto the floor. He also fell down. “Crash!” they made a loud sound altogether. Mr. Kim woke up, startled. He went out to see what had caused the sound. He was trembling all over.
When he saw the burglar, his jaw dropped and he thought his heart had stopped beating. Still, he acted fast. He soon thwarted the burglar. His wife, who had heard the noise, woke up. She called the police.
In a twinkling of an eye, the sirens of the police could be heard. Suddenly, the burglar broke free! He ran out of the house. But unfortunately, the officers had been waiting in front of the house in case the burglar tried to escape, and he did! The burglar was arrested and spent most of his life in jail.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Toy Project Exhibition
Dear children,
You will get the chance to exhibit your toys on 15 May in the school hall. Please get your toy ready. If you need to buy any materials or need any help and guidance, please feel free to come to me.
You will get the chance to exhibit your toys on 15 May in the school hall. Please get your toy ready. If you need to buy any materials or need any help and guidance, please feel free to come to me.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Tangrams - Some useful websites for you to practice
Dear children,
As you know,you are going to have a Math (Tangrams and IQ Logic) test next Thursday. Below are some useful websites for you to practise tangrams.
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/chinese-tangrams.html
http://www.souldierssoftware.com/tangrams/tangrams.php
http://mathforum.org/trscavo/tangrams/construct.html
http://www.kidscom.com/games/tangram/game4/tangram04.html
http://pbskids.org/sagwa/games/tangrams/magistrate/
As you know,you are going to have a Math (Tangrams and IQ Logic) test next Thursday. Below are some useful websites for you to practise tangrams.
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/chinese-tangrams.html
http://www.souldierssoftware.com/tangrams/tangrams.php
http://mathforum.org/trscavo/tangrams/construct.html
http://www.kidscom.com/games/tangram/game4/tangram04.html
http://pbskids.org/sagwa/games/tangrams/magistrate/
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Learning Advice for children in exams
Learning Advice for children in exams
Most people learn best by using more than one sense (e.g. by hearing and seeing and writing). Most people learn best by active involvement. Just looking at the material to be learned is as much use as putting a book on your head in the hope that it will sink in!
TRY THESE EXAMPLES:
It is not a good idea to try learning for long stretches of time without a break. The most effective time is 20 – 40 minutes, followed by a 5 minute break. Generally, 25 minutes work then 5 minutes break works very well.
How do you think?
- in pictures?
- in words?
Try to discover whether you remember information better if you receive it by
listening
by reading
by looking at pictures or diagrams
by writing it down
by joining in, e.g. asking questions
making notes
by a combination of the above
1. You have reading to do, with a test tomorrow.
Skim the text, and then read it, noting the main points.
Then use the main points to make spider notes, developing secondary points from the main points.
Check with the text to see if you got it right.
Next morning, spend 2 minutes looking at your main points again to refresh your memory.
2. Learning formulae, etc. by heart.
Write them down, then say each one aloud, cover it up and try to write it again.
If easy material, do them in groups of up to 7 at a time.
Chant each one in a rhythm, as you would when remembering a telephone number.
Write mathematical formulae on small cards, with the names on the back.
Spread them out on the table, and use them to test yourself.
3. Learning for Exams.
Plan in advance.
Make a lost of topics within each subject Fit topics into one or more 25 minute “time chunks”. Use the techniques suggested under (1) to revise each topic.
Have another look at your key words notes or spider notes the next day, then after a week, and again just before the exam to keep the information in your memory.
DON’T LEAVE IT ALL UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!
Most people learn best by using more than one sense (e.g. by hearing and seeing and writing). Most people learn best by active involvement. Just looking at the material to be learned is as much use as putting a book on your head in the hope that it will sink in!
TRY THESE EXAMPLES:
It is not a good idea to try learning for long stretches of time without a break. The most effective time is 20 – 40 minutes, followed by a 5 minute break. Generally, 25 minutes work then 5 minutes break works very well.
How do you think?
- in pictures?
- in words?
Try to discover whether you remember information better if you receive it by
listening
by reading
by looking at pictures or diagrams
by writing it down
by joining in, e.g. asking questions
making notes
by a combination of the above
1. You have reading to do, with a test tomorrow.
Skim the text, and then read it, noting the main points.
Then use the main points to make spider notes, developing secondary points from the main points.
Check with the text to see if you got it right.
Next morning, spend 2 minutes looking at your main points again to refresh your memory.
2. Learning formulae, etc. by heart.
Write them down, then say each one aloud, cover it up and try to write it again.
If easy material, do them in groups of up to 7 at a time.
Chant each one in a rhythm, as you would when remembering a telephone number.
Write mathematical formulae on small cards, with the names on the back.
Spread them out on the table, and use them to test yourself.
3. Learning for Exams.
Plan in advance.
Make a lost of topics within each subject Fit topics into one or more 25 minute “time chunks”. Use the techniques suggested under (1) to revise each topic.
Have another look at your key words notes or spider notes the next day, then after a week, and again just before the exam to keep the information in your memory.
DON’T LEAVE IT ALL UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!
Help Your Child Ace His Next Spelling Test
Help Your Child Ace
His Next Spelling Test
Is your child quizzed on weekly spelling words? Help him prepare with these tips.
Give your child a pre-test.
When your child brings home his list of spelling words, sit him down with a pencil and paper for a practice quiz. Don't have him copy the words or sentences. Children learn how to spell words by visualizing them in their minds, not by copying them. Simply, say each word in a sentence out loud for your child to write down. Try to give the pre-test in exactly the same way the teacher would give the actual test. Have your son correct the pre-test. He should study only the words he has misspelled.
How your child will learn to spell the words he's spelled incorrectly on his pre-test:
1) Have him say the word while looking at it.
2) Tell him to close his eyes, try to see the word, and then spell the word out loud.
3) Have him look at the written word to see if he's spelled it out loud correctly.
4) Ask him to look at the word, then cover the word and have him write it.
5) Finally, your child should check to see if he's written the word correctly. If the word is misspelled, all four steps should be repeated before moving on to the next word.
Once your child has learned to use this technique, he will be able to study his spelling words independently. On the night before the test, give him a final test of all the words.
His Next Spelling Test
Is your child quizzed on weekly spelling words? Help him prepare with these tips.
Give your child a pre-test.
When your child brings home his list of spelling words, sit him down with a pencil and paper for a practice quiz. Don't have him copy the words or sentences. Children learn how to spell words by visualizing them in their minds, not by copying them. Simply, say each word in a sentence out loud for your child to write down. Try to give the pre-test in exactly the same way the teacher would give the actual test. Have your son correct the pre-test. He should study only the words he has misspelled.
How your child will learn to spell the words he's spelled incorrectly on his pre-test:
1) Have him say the word while looking at it.
2) Tell him to close his eyes, try to see the word, and then spell the word out loud.
3) Have him look at the written word to see if he's spelled it out loud correctly.
4) Ask him to look at the word, then cover the word and have him write it.
5) Finally, your child should check to see if he's written the word correctly. If the word is misspelled, all four steps should be repeated before moving on to the next word.
Once your child has learned to use this technique, he will be able to study his spelling words independently. On the night before the test, give him a final test of all the words.
Saturday, February 2, 2008
English CA1- Reader's theater
English CA1- Reader's theater (10m)
Some things to note:
1. To work in group of 5.
2. To write a script based on a familiar story (suggestion: Fairy Tales)
3. Marks allocation
- Diction - 4 m (CLarity of voice, Clear Pronunciation, Expressive)
- Role Shifting– 2m (Smooth role shifting)
- Presentation & Nonverbal Language - 2m (Clear story setting, Eye contact,
Confident)
- Creativity – 2m ( Creative, Entertaining, Well done Script)
Some things to note:
1. To work in group of 5.
2. To write a script based on a familiar story (suggestion: Fairy Tales)
3. Marks allocation
- Diction - 4 m (CLarity of voice, Clear Pronunciation, Expressive)
- Role Shifting– 2m (Smooth role shifting)
- Presentation & Nonverbal Language - 2m (Clear story setting, Eye contact,
Confident)
- Creativity – 2m ( Creative, Entertaining, Well done Script)
Saturday, January 26, 2008
ORGANISED BY ROYAL COMMONWEALTH SOCIETY
ORGANISED BY ROYAL COMMONWEALTH SOCIETY
COMMONWEALTH cum BILINGUAL ESSAY COMPETITION 2008
THEME: “The Environment: Our Future”
[PRIMARY 4, PRIMARY 5 & PRIMARY 6] 300-600 words
1. Write a story or a poem entitled either “The Storm” or “The Ring”.
2. If you were three given special powers, what would they be and how would you use them?
3. Strange happenings at the market.
4. My best friend.
5. You wake up one morning as the family pet. Describe your day.
6. The Commonwealth Question
“The Environment: Our Future”.
Discuss the likely impact of climate change on life as you know it.
What is to be done?
Please bring your draft to class on Tuesday.
COMMONWEALTH cum BILINGUAL ESSAY COMPETITION 2008
THEME: “The Environment: Our Future”
[PRIMARY 4, PRIMARY 5 & PRIMARY 6] 300-600 words
1. Write a story or a poem entitled either “The Storm” or “The Ring”.
2. If you were three given special powers, what would they be and how would you use them?
3. Strange happenings at the market.
4. My best friend.
5. You wake up one morning as the family pet. Describe your day.
6. The Commonwealth Question
“The Environment: Our Future”.
Discuss the likely impact of climate change on life as you know it.
What is to be done?
Please bring your draft to class on Tuesday.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
New friends from Taiwan
4/7 pupils went to Toyrus this morning to do their research for the Toys N US project. 3 new friends from Taiwan went along with the class. Ian, Eugene and Angela will be with the class for 3 days and each of them is assigned with one to two buddy. Their buddies are Lucas, Daniel Koh, Yuan Zhi and Iris.
Monday, January 21, 2008
Donuts for recess
This morning, I had recess with Calista, Zoey, Wanting and Hui En. Calista brought donuts for the group.Thank you Calista. It was so thoughtful of you.
Calista ate 2 donuts while the rest of the girls were too full to eat. I was sharing with the girls the Sunday times article about the importance of taking breakfast. All the girls take their breakfast every day except Hui En.
Hui En, you need to take your breakfast either before you come to school or during recess. It is not healthy to skip breakfast.
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