NMOS Reminder

Dear all,

This is a reminder that the Preliminary Round of the National Mathematical Olympiad of Singapore 2013 (NMOS) organised by NUS High School of Math & Science will be held tomorrow. (For pupils who signed up for it)

Below are the details of the competition: 
Date: 3rd July, Wednesday
Time: 3.30pm to 5pm
Venue: 5SD6 Classroom

Regards,
Miss Chan

No Broadbase tomorrow

Dear all,

Please note that there is no Broadbase programme tomorrow. Broadbase programme will resume next week on the 10 July.

Here is the tentative timetable for this week. I will print a copy of the timetable for you when it is finalised next week.

Regards,
Miss Chan

Motivational Monday - Procrastination

Dear children,

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Procrastination is the act or habit of putting off or delaying, especially something requiring immediate attention. It is a common problem among all of us (yes even adults!), and I want you to be mindful about avoiding it. It would be terrible if it becomes a habit.

Now that school has just re-opened, it is important that you go off on a good start.

So those who have yet to clear your holiday work such as your SS project, although it is only due next week, it would be good to start doing it as your other subject work will start to come in. My enrichment work is usually due one week later, but it does not mean that you wait till one day before the due date to start on it!

Stay on task and focus! 

Yours truly,
Miss Chan

Last day of June Holidays

Dear children,

Haha is this how you feel right now?

 

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I'm looking forward to seeing all of you tomorrow after so long! We will be spending quite a bit of time together in the morning to re-organise and prepare for Term 3. It will be quite an exciting week next week, with many events going on.

There will be a new seating arrangement starting tomorrow, and a new timetable starting Tuesday.

Please be reminded that Enrichment will resume next week, meaning you have English Enrichment tomorrow and Math Enrichment on Tuesday.

Other exciting events: 
4 July Thursday - Class photo-taking 

Please ensure that you come to school in your full school uniform. Otherwise you will not be allowed to take the formal shot. I really wish to have all of you in the photo as it would be a very important keepsake for all of us. So make sure to note it into your diary!

5 July Friday - Math and Science Practical
As this is the 3rd time you are taking the practical, you should be familiar with what to do. Do not worry about the test items, as I will go through a trial test with you by Wednesday. As long as you are attentive during the trial and are careful during the test, you should score a full mark. (And I expect nothing less from you.)

Enjoy the last day of your holiday today!

Yours Sincerely,
Miss Chan

First day of Term 3

Dear all,

With the current haze situation improving, I am pleased to inform you that school should be reopening as per normal on Monday. Children with asthma, please be especially careful and do bring your inhaler along if you have one. If there is any updates, the school will contact the parents via SMS to alert you.

We will restart our newspaper collection, let's work hard together to become the champion class again in Term 4! It would be good if you can bundle up the newspaper with string at home prior to bringing it to the classroom. It will help the science monitors greatly. It is afterall, a whole class effort!

Please note that on Monday, you will be having your recess from 9am to 9.25am. I will be doing a top-to-toe check, so ensure that your hair and fingernails are neatly cut. Do bring along your thermometers as well for temperature taking.

Enjoy your weekend and get ready to work hard in Term 3!

Regards,
Miss Chan

Happy Birthday Karen!

Dear Karen, Happy Birthday to you!
May today be blessed with sunshine, smiles, laughter and love!

Love,
Miss Chan

Motivational Mondays - Positivity

 

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Dear children,

As I always say, think positive and be happy! 

This is the last week of your holidays, those who feel discouraged by your SA1 results, use your time well to work hard and prove that you can!

Love,
Miss Chan

Suspension of School Activities

Dear parents,

As with MOE's announcement, due to the haze, all indoor and outdoor school activities will be suspended till the end of June. I will update you all again when more news come in.

Hence please note that the Cyber Wellness Ambassadors Programme next Wednesday and the Prefect Training next Thursday and Friday will be suspended.

Children involved in the Math Game Competition, please continue to go to MC Online Google Doc to work on it. We will not meet next week.

Everyone, please take care! Do use a mask when heading outdoors, even if it is for a short while. I hope you managed to get some masks.

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Yours truly,
Miss Chan

Happy Birthday Rui Min!

 

Dear Rui Min, Happy Birthday to you!

Whatever with the past has gone, the best is always yet to come. 

Love,
Miss Chan

Nim Game

Dear children,

Since most of you will be at home these few days due to the haze, now is a good time to start revising and clear up your holiday homework (if you have not already done so!)

Do remember to go to MC Online Portal to finish up the online assignments assigned to you there. Also do work on your Social Studies Project which will take up 30% of your SA2 grade. You are to create a song/jingle/rap/poem related to the NE messages. You do not necessary have to include all 5 at once. If you can do that, that would be great too. 

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Here is another famous Mathematical puzzle (some sort of logical thinking game) - Nim Game.

It is a game by 2 players, consisting of 16 matches in 4 rows, and 2 players alternatively pick a certain number of matches from one row. Whoever takes the last match, loses.

Here is an online version, can you beat the computer? Play the Nim Game online

There are many variations to the game, you can play it with other objects too. Maybe when school reopens, you can try this game with your friends during recess! Somewhat like chess, you really need to think ahead of your moves and plan well!

Yours Sincerely,
Miss Chan