Letter to Parents - July 2015

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YU NENG PRIMARY SCHOOL 56 Bedok North Street 3 Singapore 469623

Tel: 6449 0121 Fax: 6449 8564 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.yunengpri.moe.edu.sg

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3 July 2015

FROM THE DESK OF THE PRINCIPAL Dear Parents / Guardians, Welcome back to a new school term! We hope that you and your family have enjoyed a good holiday break. Semester 2 is going to be an exciting time as we witness two historical milestones, YNPS 80th anniversary and Singapores Jubilee celebration. Attached together with this letter is the calendar of key school events and assessment dates for Semester two for your easy reference. Let me now share some key developments and updates in the school. 1. ACHIEVEMENTS AND ACCOLADES We would like to congratulate our pupils and staff who have done well in the various CCAs and competitions. I am very proud of the commitment, perseverance and sportsmanship they have demonstrated. I would also like to thank all parents, teachers and coaches for their unwavering support and involvement in our pupils holistic development.

Student Achievements 1.1 Frank Cooper Sands Award

Yu Neng Wolverine cub scouts won a third consecutive GOLD award at the 2014 Frank Cooper Sands Award following their first and second GOLD award in 2012 and 2013 respectively. Last year, our cub scouts were well-trained at regular scouts meetings and prepared rigorously for the qualifying activities. Their diligence and commitment have led them to the third GOLD award. Congratulations to our young scouts! 1.2 Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) 2015 Art Exhibition

We are proud to share that the art work by our young artists have been selected for the SYF Exhibition and it will be displayed at Raffles City Shopping Centre 10-19 July 2015. With the theme of artist: Past. Present. Future, the Art Exhibition celebrates the artist in every pupil. Our pupil artists will be at the exhibition site on Sat, 11 July 12-1pm to share with the audience their art work. Parents and members of the public are welcome to the Art Exhibition to support the artistic endeavours of our pupil artists.

Name of pupils

1. Idris Izzuddin B Affandi (6-3) 2. Teoh Hao Yi (6-1) 3. Ong Li Ying (6-2) 4. Xin Yi Khew (6-2) 5. Chew Yorick (6-1) 6. Shawn Nellson (6-4) 7. Justus Teo (5-2) 8. Ng Xin Yi (5-1) 9. Chia Min Hui Shannia (6-6) 10. Kwan Yi Qing (5-3)


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1.3 Singapore Olympic Foundation-Peter Lim Scholarship We want to congratulate the following pupils who have been awarded the Singapore Olympic Foundation Peter Lim Scholarship for their outstanding sporting excellence in their chosen fields.

Name of Pupil Sports

Soh Yao Xiang, Danon (5-3) Table Tennis

Lok Mei Qin (6-3) Badminton

Staff Achievements 1.4 Excellent Service Award 2015

The EXSA, launched by Spring Singapore in 1994, is a national award that recognises individuals in both the public and private sectors who have delivered quality service. It seeks to develop service models within organisations for staff to emulate, create service champions and professionalise customer service. Congratulation to the following staffs who have received the Excellent in Service Award 2015!

Award Name of Staff

Silver Award Mdm Toh Chor Choo

Gold Award Mr Mohamad Haniffa Mohd Ms Phan Huey Ju Mdm Poh Swee Lan Janet

Star Award Mdm Ng Lay See Mr Chua Meng Joo

1.5 Excellent Technology Assistant Award We would like to congratulate Mr Shammi Dominic, Yu Neng's resident Technology Assistant (TA), who recently received the Excellent Technology Assistant (eTA) award by National Computer Systems (NCS) for the period of January to June 2015. The award, supported by nominations from schools, recognises the outstanding service rendered to the school by a TA. Mr Shammi Dominic has previously won the award for the period of July to December 2014. Congratulations to Mr Shammi Dominic!

1.6 MOE Service Excellence Award MOE Service Excellence Award (MSEA) is a MOE-wide Award that recognises MOE staff who are inspirational and passionate in their service delivery, consistently serve internal and external customers with C.A.R.E [Courtesy, Accessibility, Responsiveness and Effectiveness], and inspire their colleagues to do likewise. We are happy to announce that our school Administration Manager, Mdm Liew Siew Meng Dawn has been awarded MSEA for her outstanding service. Congratulations, Mdm Liew!


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2. UPDATES 2.1 P1 Registration

The 2015 Primary1 Registration Exercise is for children born between 2 January 2009 and 1 January 2010 (both dates inclusive). The children should be at least 6 years old on 1 January at the year of admission. Registration is conducted at the primary school that you wish your child to be admitted into during the eligible phase. Please refer to our school website

(http://www.yunengpri.moe.edu.sg) for the dates for the different phases of registration. Phase 1 is only for children who are Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents with a sibling studying in Yu Neng Primary School. Phase 1 Registration Forms have already been issued to your child currently studying in our school at the end of Term 2. We would like to thank parents for submitting the completed registration forms to us promptly. Please note that once you have made your submission, you do not need to come down personally to the General Office during the Phase 1 period. Our admin staff will proceed to register your child and inform you accordingly. Should you have any queries, please contact our Administration Manager, Mdm Dawn Liew at 64490121 during office hours. 3. UPCOMING EVENTS

3.1 CO Performance at Wuchuan Cantonese Charity Opera Show, Fri 10 July

Our school Chinese Orchestra CCA group has been invited to perform at the Wuchuan Cantonese Opera Charity Show on Fri 10 July at the Kreta Ayer Peoples Theatre at 7.30 pm. The pupils have been training hard to put up a good performance for a good cause. A special invitation was extended to all the parents of the Chinese Orchestra members to join their children at the charity show.

3.2 National Education Show, Sat 11 July The National Education (NE) Show is organised every year to instil a sense of patriotism in our pupils and to bring across the significance of our National Day. This year, our Primary 5 pupils will be attending the NE show on Sat., 11 July 2014 at the Padang to celebrate Singapores Golden Jubilee! Our Primary 5 pupil cohort will be attending the NE show which will provide a good learning experience for them. Pupils are to report to school in their red T-shirts and khaki shorts or skirts on Sat 11 July 2015 at 2.15pm. More details on the NE show will be provided nearer to the date of the show for the Primary 5 pupils.

3.3 Racial Harmony Day (RHD) Tues 21 July

The school will be commemorating Racial Harmony Day which will be held in conjunction with Hari Raya Concert on Tuesday, 21 July for 2015. This years theme for Racial Harmony is Harmony in Our Hands which signifies the continuous efforts of every Singaporean in celebrating our diversity and embracing an inclusive Singapore. On that day, we hope to inspire all to put our hands to work together so that our future generations can always find hope of a better future here, an inclusive society with a heart, and the best home for ourselves and our families. On Racial Harmony Day, the school has prepared various activities to promote appreciation of different ethnic and cultures. We would like to invite pupils to come to school dressed in their traditional costumes and school shoes on RHD on Tues 21 July. Costumes should be at least knee length and no head-gears are allowed. Pupils can also come to school in their school uniform.


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3.4 Home-based Learning, Fri 24 July The school will be conducting Home-Based Learning (HBL) on Fri 24 July. All pupils need not report to school on this day (unless otherwise informed by their teachers). The school will be implementing Home-based Learning for pupils on this day. Pupils will access their online learning and assignments on the school's Learning Management System (LMS), AsknLearn portal. The assignments will cover all four subjects, English Language, Mathematics, Science and Mother Tongue Languages. Teachers will be available at specified time slots for consultation on that day. A schedule will be given to your child/ward nearer the date. For pupils without access to computing devices and/or internet connection, they can request for soft copies of the assignments or return to school to use the computer labs.

3.5 YN80 Gala Dinner cum Launch of i-Gallery at YNPS, Sat 25 July We are truly excited to share with you the joy of celebrating Yu Nengs 80th Anniversary this year Our Heritage, Our Future. In conjunction with Yu Nengs 80th Anniversary celebrations, we commemorate 80 years of our heritage and will be launching our very own i-Gallery which records the milestones of our school growth along with our nation building. A special invitation was extended to all our parents and stakeholders to join us in our YN80 Gala Dinner last semester. We are heartened to receive favourable responses from many of you. The dinner tickets for YN80 Gala Dinner have been fully sold out. Thank you for your generous support for this fund-raising event in aid of our school improvement fund. Our YN80 Gala Dinner is held on Sat 25 July 2015 at 6 pm at Yu Neng Primary School Hall. Our Guest-of-Honour is Mr Heng Swee Keat, Minister for Education, Ministry of Education. All dinner guests are requested to come early to view the i-Gallery and be seated for dinner by 6.30pm. We look forward to seeing you at this grand homecoming.

3.6 Youth Celebrate! Sun 26 July

80 P4 pupils and 4 staffs will be attending this special event, jointly organised by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, that showcases the Singapores youth achievement in sports, uniformed groups and performing arts. Youth Celebrate! also marks the official opening of the Singapore Sports Hub. At this milestone occasion, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will be sealing a Time Capsule that will contain a repository of meaningful items that are symbolic of our nations sporting aspirations.

3.7 Good Morning, Cher Public Exhibition In celebration of MOEs journey over the past 50 years, MOE has organised a showcase of 50 years of classroom memories at various venues. We encourage parents to bring your child to the following venues (admission is free) to relive what is was like in school in the 60s and make new discoveries about school today through interactive displays, mini games and artefacts from the past!

Venue Date Time

Changi City Point (Basement Atrium) 10-12 July 2015

12pm to 9pm

Westgate (Basement 1 Event Hall) 24-26 July 2015

AMK Hub (Basement 1 Exhibition Hall) 14-16 Aug 2015

Suntec City Mall (West Atrium) 28-30 Aug 2015

Look out for more details of the exhibition at the following website: http://www.moe.gov.sg/sg50/events/morning-cher/


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4. IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE 4.1 School Security

Thanks to your strong support and help, Yu Neng has transited into a single-session school this year. In view of providing a safe and conducive learning environment for our pupils, the school has reviewed how we could improve the school security and school dismissal processes and we would like to appeal to all parents in supporting and cooperating with our staff for the following arrangement.

1) If you would like to hand your child items like lunch/sports equipment, please instruct your child/ward to meet you at the following gate.

Time Venue

During the school dismissal Gate 3: for P4 to P6 pupils Gate 4: for P1 to P3 pupils

In the afternoon (eg. 3.30pm) Gate 3: for P1-P6 pupils

2) If you would like to buy stationery/sch uniform for your child/ward, please register at the school security post and obtain a temporary visitors pass before proceeding to the school bookshop or school uniform shop. Please take note of the following opening hours.

3) For parents who have an official appointment with a member of the school staff, please report to the general office and obtain a temporary visitors pass.

If you receive a temporary visitors pass, you must wear it prominently at all times when you are in the school premises. We hope to implement the above school safety measures with effect from Mon 13 July 2015. With your support and understanding, we will able to establish and maintain a safe and conducive environment for our pupils to learn and grow in.

4.2 Hari Raya Puasa Hari Raya Puasa falls on Fri 17 July 2015 this year. As it is a public holiday, pupils need not come to school on that day. Lesson will resume on Mon 20 July 2015. On Thurs 16 July, all Muslim pupils will be dismissal at 10.40am. Parents should ensure that the necessary transport arrangements are made. Please also note that there will be no CCA/remedial/supplementary lesson on 16 July (unless otherwise informed by their teachers). We would like to take this opportunity to wish all Muslim parents, pupils and staff Selamat Hari Raya Puasa Aidilfitri. May this festive season be a joyous and meaningful one for you and your loved ones.

Mon-Thurs Fri

Bookshop 8.30-9.15am,

2.00-3.30pm

8.30-9.15am,

12.00-1.30pm,

2.30-3.30pm

Sch Uniform 8.30-9.15am,

2.00-3.30pm

8.30-9.15am,

12.00-2.30pm


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4.3 Youth Day Holiday Youth Day falls on Sunday 26 July this year. Pupils need not come to school on Mon 27 July as it is a designated school holiday. School will resume on Tues 28 July.

4.4 Pay-it-Forward (PIF) SG Bear Project Thank you for all the contribution of the bear cut-outs in support of the project. We are still in need of more bear cut-outs. If you do have more pieces of cloth for upcycling or have not have the chance to submit your pieces, do submit them to your child's form teacher latest by Fri 10 July so that preparation can be carried out ahead of PIF project on Mon 3 August. With your support, we are confident that the project will be a meaningful and enjoyable experience for all as part of the YN80 and SG50 celebrations. 5. IN CLOSING I wish to thank you for your continuous support and partnership with us. My staff and I look forward to partnering closely with you in your childs holistic development this term. All best Mrs Clara Lim-Tan Principal Yu Neng Primary School


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Semester 2 School Events/Activities, 2015 To facilitate your planning for the year, we are providing some important dates of the school events / activities for your reference.

Term Date Activities Level/s Remarks

Term 3

Mon 6 Jul P6 Motivation Programme Booster session 2

P6 After school

Sat 11 Jul NE show P5 Details will be given in due course

Fri 17 Jul Hari Raya Puasa holiday All levels Public holiday Fri 24 Jul Home-based Learning Day All levels Pupils do not

need to attend school.

Sat 25 Jul YN80 Gala Dinner Details will be given in due course

Sun 26 July Youth Celebrate! P4 Selected P4 pupils

Mon 27 Jul Youth Day holiday All levels School holiday Mon 3 Aug SG Bear Pay It Forward Project All levels Within

curriculum time Wed 5 Aug Subject-Based Banding briefing

for parents P4 Details will be

given in due course

Thu 6 Aug National Day Celebration All levels Details will be given in due course

Fri-Mon 7-10 Aug National Day holiday All levels Details will be given in due course

Fri 7 August Sing50 Concert Selected pupils

Details will be given in due course

Fri 4 Sep Teachers Day holiday All levels School holiday

Sat-Sun 5-13 Sep September school holidays Mon-Wed 7-9 Sep P6 Motivation Programme

Booster 3 P5 & P6 supplementary classes

P6 P5 & P6


Term 4

Mon-Wed 14-16 Sep P5 Camp P5 Details will be given in due course

Thu 24 Sep Hari Raya Haji holiday All levels Public holiday

Fri 25 Sep Mid-autumn festival celebration Details will be given in due course

Thu 8 Oct Sports Funnanza cum Childrens Day Celebration 2015

All levels Details will be given in due course


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Term 4

Fri 9 Oct Childrens Day holiday All levels School holiday

Tue-Thu 13-15 Oct P1 Learning Journey to Science Centre

P2 P5 P1


Mon-Thu 19-22 Oct PSLE Marking Day All levels Pupils do not need to attend school.

Mon-Fri 26-30 Oct Semestral Examination 2 P2 P5 Details will be given in due course

Thu 29 Oct P1 Review Test P1 Details will be given in due course

Mon 2 Nov P5 & P6 Etiquette workshop P5 & P6 Within curriculum time

Tue-Wed 3-4 Nov P5 Science Carnival P5 Within curriculum time

Thu 5 Nov Celebration of Talents Selected pupils

Within curriculum time

Fri 6 Nov Admin Day All levels Pupils do not need to attend school

Mon-Thu 9-12 Nov P3/4 Financial Literacy P3 & P4 Within curriculum time

Tue 10 Nov Deepavali Holiday All levels Public holiday Fri 20 Nov Annual Prize-giving Ceremony Selected

pupils Details will be given in due course

Fri 20 Nov P1 Orientation

All levels Pupils do not need to attend school

Sat 21 NovThu 31 Dec

December school holidays

Note: The above calendar of events may be subjected to changes when necessary.


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Semester 2 Assessment Dates for P1 to P6 Levels

Subject Primary 1 Primary 2 Primary 3 Primary 4 Primary 5 Primary 6

English Language (EL)

14 July EL Listening Comprehension 14 August EL Mini Test 19 August Spelling & Dictation

14 July Spelling & Dictation 14 August EL Mini Test 24 to 28 August Stimulus-based Conversation 12 October EL Listening Comprehension 13 October EL EOY Paper 1 - Composition 26 October EL EOY Paper 2

28 August GEP Screening Test 1 September EL Mini Test 22 September EL EL SA2 Oral 12 October EL Listening Comprehension 13 October EL SA2 Paper 1 - Composition 26 October EL SA2 Paper 2

1 September EL Mini Test 21 September EL SA2 Oral 12 October EL Listening Comprehension 13 October EL SA2 Paper 1 - Composition 26 October EL SA2 Paper 2

31 August EL Mini Test 28 September EL SA2 Oral 12 October EL Listening Comprehension 13 October EL SA2 Paper 1 - Composition 26 October EL SA2 Paper 2

4 & 5 August Prelim Oral 17 August Prelim Listening Comprehension 20 & 21 August PSLE Oral 24 August Prelim EL 18 September PSLE Listening Comprehension 1 October PSLE Written Exam EL

Mathematics (MA)

31 July MA Mini Test 2 25 August MA Mini Test 3 30 September MA Review Test 1 29 October MA Review Test 2

25 August MA Review Test 27 October MA EOY

25 August MA Mini Test 28 August GEP Screening Test 27 October MA SA2

25 August MA Mini Test 27 October MA SA2

25 August MA Mini Test 27 October MA SA2

25 August Prelim MA 2 October PSLE Written Exam MA

Mother Tongue (CL & ML)

13 to 15 July CL & ML Show & Tell 29 July CL & ML Reading Task 13 August CL & ML Mini Test

11 to 13 August ML Reading & Picture Description 19 August CL & ML Mini Test 28 August CL Reading & Picture Description 12 October CL & ML Listening Comprehension 14 October CL & ML Paper 1 - Composition 28 October CL & ML EOY Paper 2

19 August CL & ML Mini Test 22 September CL & ML SA2 Oral 12 October CL & ML Listening Comprehension 14 October CL & ML Paper 1 - Composition 28 October CL & ML SA2 Paper 2



4 & 5 August Prelim Oral 17 August Prelim Listening Comprehension 20 & 21 August PSLE Oral 26 August Prelim CL & ML 18 September PSLE Listening Comprehension 5 October PSLE Written Exam CL & ML


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Science (SC)

30 July SC Practical 29 October SC SA2



27 August Prelim SC 6 October PSLE Written Exam SC

Higher Mother Tongue (HCL & HML)

18 August HCL & HML Mini Test 30 October HCL & HML SA2

28 August Prelim HCL & HML 7 October PSLE Written Exam HCL & HML

Foundation English Language (FEL)

4 & 5 August Prelim Oral 17 August Prelim Listening Comprehension 20 & 21 August PSLE Oral 24 August Prelim FEL 18 September PSLE Listening Comprehension 1 October PSLE Written Exam FEL

Foundation Mathematics (FMA)

25 August FMA Mini Test 27 October FMA SA2

25 August Prelim FMA 2 October PSLE Written Exam FMA

Foundation Mother Tongue (FCL & FML)

4 & 5 August Prelim Oral 17 August Prelim Listening Comprehension 20 & 21 August PSLE Oral 26 August Prelim FMT 18 September PSLE Listening Comprehension 5 October PSLE Written Exam FCL & FML


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Foundation Science (FSC)

29 July FSC Practical 29 October FSC SA2

27 August Prelim FSC 6 October PSLE Written Exam FSC

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