Reporting time on 20th Nov 2008

Dear class,

PSLE results will be released at 12pm sharp on 20th Nov (Thur). You can report at the hall at 11.30am.

See you!

Cheers,
Miss Yu

P6 Post-Exam Activities

Dear 6D,

Tomorrow, the class will be going out for bowling. Please be in PE attire.
Meanwhile, enjoy your well-earned freedom!

Love,
Miss Yu

Don't Quit!

Dear class,

I wish to encourage all of you who are sitting for your coming PSLE not to give up and despair. It's a time to gear up what you can, all you have and face the tests, knowing we are all in this together and that your families are supporting you all the way.

Cast all your worries and anxieties aside and focus on the examinations. Do not doubt your ability or potential. Remember your goals and dreams. When you put in your best, God will do the rest. I believe all of you can do anything that you put your heart into.

I wish you all the best for the papers and know that you are all in my prayers. Like the Japanese saying 'Ganbatte ne!" or the Korean "Go fighting!", let's press on till the end. Before we know it, it will be over and we will be having the time of our lives. In the mean time, hang in there and chin up, work hard, study smart! Lastly, have a wonderful happy Children's Day!

Love,
Miss Yu

Don't Quit Poem

Don't Quit

Social Studies

Issues on Overfishing:
Catching Tuna - National Geographic
Bottom-trawling
Overfishing in Japan (Tuna)
Overfishing in US (Tuna)


Others:

Shark Meat?Picture Slides - Effects of Overfishing

Social Studies - Palm Oil

Is palm oil useful or a threat to the environment?
Learn more here:

Palm Oil - Malaysia (Benefits?)
Palm Oil - Malaysia (History)

Palm Oil - Indonesia (Ecological Disaster)

Forests - Palm Oil Threat

Read about it:
Wiki page for Palm Oil
Wiki page for Oil Palm (the plant)

Thank You!

Dear class,

This is very belated but I do wish to express my sincerest thanks to all of you for a fantastic Teacher's Day!
What meant the most to me are the cards that I received. I treasure them very much!

Love,
Miss Yu

Phrasal Verbs

Dear class,

Do take time to look through these links which are included. All contain lists of phrasal verbs. You should read through and remember the meanings so that the chances of you getting the verb or preposition (in grammar/compre cloze and grammar section) correct.

List 1
List 2 + Phrasal Verb Dictionary
List 3 - Printable List
List 4
List 5

The links above are chosen as they contain the meanings and sample sentences.
Do read through them and take special note of those which are unfamiliar to you.

I know PSLE is ony 26 days away but you can conquer all the papers!
I believe in you - put in your best!

Social Studies

Planting Rice 1
Planting Rice 2

Asian Rivers - Life along the river

Some links on rivers in Asia:

1) Ganges River in India
a) Information page
b) Video

2) Mekong River through Vietnam, Laos & Cambodia
a) Information Page
b) Video

3) Yangtze River in China
a)Information Page
b)Video

6D: Group Writing

Click on the link below to upload your finalised group writing.

Upload into 4shared Folder

Let's Vote!

Miss Yu learnt something new today - that Mr Midnight and Mr Mystery are not characters in the stories.

Which Mr Midnight Book should Miss Yu read as her very first James Lee book?
Add your suggestion in the Comment tab.

Knowing Our Neighbours

Click on the links below to learn more:

1) Learning about Asia & its capitals
- You can learn the capitals, the geographical regions, rivers and lakes in Asia.


2) Take a Quiz on Asian Capitals!

3) A timed quiz on Asian capitals.

Learn about natural features:

1) Volcanic Eruptions
2) Inside a volcano
3) Effects of a volcano (Not in Asia)

Subject-Verb Agreement

Dear class,

Here is a useful link to answer to the common errors we face when deciding whether to use 'is', 'are', 'was' or 'were'.

Check it out!

I hope this helps to make things clearer.

6D: Journal Topic for Term 3 Week 4

Dear class,

There has been much debate about the issue of organ trading - whether it is 'right' to sell your organs. Recently, someone has been charged for doing so.
What is your response to this issue? Read up more about it before formulating your thoughts and make your stand.

Articles:
1) Man charged in kidney-trading case
2)Doctor's stand
3)Minister's view
4)Minister's view 2

6D: Winning Group for Most Creative & Unique Word Creations

Here are the results for the word creation game:

1st: Epic People with 58 words
2nd: Joyce's Grp with 46 words
3rd: 4L1P with 31 words
4th: Injection with 28 words
5th: Domsday with 26 words
6th: Rainforest with 18 words
7th: Immunisation with 17 words
8th: ACJC with 15 words
9th: Winnie the Pooh with 11 words

Congratulations to the winners! The other groups have done well too! Keep it up!

Journal Topic for 6G

Debate topic:

Is it necessary for pupils to bring handphones to school?

Reflect and make a stand. Reason and argue your way to express what you think.

Updated as of 9th July
>> I wish to remind all to take note of the language you are writing in as your posts are read by an audience. You are responsible to use appropriate language when posting your comments.

Journal Topic for 6D

Term 3 Week 2
Debate motion:

Are boys better at sports than girls?

Reflect and make a stand. Reason and argue your way to express what you think.

Updated as of 9th July
>> I wish to remind all to take note of the language you are writing in as your posts are read by an audience. You are responsible to use appropriate language when posting your comments.

Calculation of PSLE Aggregate Score

Dear class,

There have been parents enquiring about the calculation of PSLE aggregate score, so here is a link explaining the process:

How PSLE aggregate score is derived

You may wish to tell your parents to take a look at it to gain a better understanding.
I hope this has cleared some of your doubts.

Cheers,
Miss Yu

Singapore Entrepreneurs

Advertisement:
1) Creative Zen Advertisement

Read all about Entrepreneurs
1) Sim Wong Hoo
2a)Elim Chew's Profile
2b) Elim's Interview
3) Adam Khoo

Semester 2 Timetable for 6Diligence

Hi class,

This is the latest class timetable for Semester 2.
Please be reminded for you have to wear your PE attire for Mon & Tue due to the health check-up and immunisation.

Mon: CME / SC(2) / CL(2) / EL(3) / MA(3)
Tue: Assembly / PC / El / SS / MA(2) / Music / El(2) / Cl(2)
Wed: SC(2) / HE / CL(2) / CME / MA(3) / El(2) / Lunch / HCl
Thu: SS / PE / EL / CL(2) / El / MA / Art(2)
Fri: SC(2) / PE / CL(2) / CME / MA / EL(3)

Collection of Files

Dear 6D,

You may collect your EL HW files next week when you go back for enrichment classes. They are placed above my locker outside the HOD room.

As for 6G, some of you still have not taken the composition files. Please take them back for revision. They are also placed above my locker. Apologies as I have not finished the HW files for your class. I will return them when school reopens.

Have a fruitful and great holidays -whatever number of days you have left!

Love,
Miss Yu

June Holiday Schedule - Supplementary Lessons

Activity : June Holiday Supplementary Lessons for Class 6Diligence

Dates Activities/Lessons (Time)
26 May English 0800 – 0900
Mon Mathematics 0900 – 1000
Break 1000 – 1015
English 1015 – 1115

27 May Science 0800 – 0900
Tue Chinese 0900 – 1000
Break 1000 – 1015
Chinese 1015 – 1115

28 May Science 0900 – 1000
Wed Break 1000 – 1015
Mathematics 1015 – 1115

29 May Thur
Rainforest Walk at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve 0730 – 1200

China Quake & Myanmar Cyclone Disasters

Dear class,

My heart has been moved by the recent happenings in Sichuan, China and Myanmar.
Do take a moment today, pause and utter a little prayer for those who have lost their loved ones, those who are trying to get their lives back on track, the countless children who have lost their parents and the rescue workers tirelessly giving their all in the rescue efforts.

Let's not take what we have for granted but to give thanks for every little blessing.
Tell your parents and loved ones today that you truly appreciate them.

Click on the links below to read up on the two disasters:
1) China Quake
2) Myanmar Cyclone


Share your thoughts, well-wishes or reflections in the Comments section.

Technological Advancement

Click on the videos below:

1)Singapore in 20152)Shopping in the Future
3)Car in the Future?
4)Holograms
5)Computers in your pocket?

SA1 Results

Dear 6D & 6G,

I was running a check on the marks again and realised that the formula in one of the Excel spreadsheet files was wrong.
Do apologise for this error as I only spotted it a while ago. I will be giving you your newly generated marks tomorrow.
Thanks!

Communications in Singapore

Click on the websites below to explore:

1) Singapore Government Main Webpage
2) E-services for Residents

Unit 6 Rich Adjectives

Click for:

List of Adjectives

Web Links for Singapore's Transportation

Some websites to read up on:

1) Land Transport Authority (LTA)

2) Links to tranport matters/information
3) Electronic Road Pricing

4)Interactive Map of Singapore

5) Google Map

Video Clip of Dangerous Driving (Taxi)

Healthy Weight

Click below to calculate or read more about Body Mass Index (BMI):

BMI Kidshealth

To do list from 7-9 April

Mon (7/4)

6D (EL)
• 1 period – Go through Advanced Grammar I & II WS answers
 Explain to pupils
 Pupils to check answers in green or pencil.

• 2 periods – Listening Comprehension (Books in the cupboard)
 To play the CD and check answers with the class. Pupils to mark on their own.
• To collect: Homework Book Unit 4 Worksheets

6G (EL)
• 2 periods – Listening Comprehension (Books in the cupboard)
 To play the CD and check answers with the class. Pupils to mark on their own.
• To collect: Homework Book Unit 4 Worksheets

Tue (8/4)

6D (EL)
• 3 periods – Monthly Class Test
 Allocate full 3 periods for test
 To be conducted under exam conditions.
 Collect papers
• 2 periods (Pastoral Care + EL) – Listening Comprehension
(Books in the cupboard)
 To play the CD and check answers with the class. Pupils to mark on their own.
6G (EL)
• 2 periods - Listening Comprehension (Books in the cupboard)
 To play the CD and check answers with the class. Pupils to mark on their own.


Wed (9/4)

6D (EL)
• 1 period – Spelling (Refer to attached Spelling list)
 Books are with the pupils
• 2 periods – Peer editing
 Pupils to edit each other’s compos in class with help of checklist
 (HW) Pupils to bring back edited compos to improve on and work on 2nd draft (to be handed in on Thu)

6D (Health Ed)
• Discuss and complete WB Pg 14.
• Workbooks are in the class cupboard or (HOD room) locker no.36
• Collect WBs and place in locker no. 36

6G (EL)
• 2 periods – Listening Comprehension (Books in the cupboard)
 To play the CD and check answers with the class. Pupils to mark on their own.

Save our Planet!

Dear class,

Here are some helpful links to assist you in reflecting the journal topic on environment.
I want to hear your thoughts and feelings about what is happening to our planet. Go ahead and research if you wish to know more. Perhaps you can leave other useful links in the Comments.

Websites:
The Global Warming Survival Guide
Global Warming: Early warning signs
Effects of Climate Change: Interactive

Video Clips:
Global Warming
Changing a Light Bulb can save the environment?

Just some things to start you thinking. Looking forward to reading your reflections!

Weather - Video Clips

Dear class,

These are some clips you can view about the effects weather has on people:

Thunderstorm
Hailstorm
Tsunami - Sri Lanka
Tsunami - Beach View
Hurricanes

Hailstones in Singapore?
Yes, it's true!

View the article!
View the photo!

Welcome to Unit 4

Dear class,

Before we read a story about frogs, let's try to to find out some information about these amazing frogs.

Click on the links to view the videos:
Bullfrogs
Water Holding Frogs

Some information about platypus frogs:

Australia
Wikipedia
Down to the last croak - News Article

Meaning of Good Friday & Easter Sunday

Dear class,

As we are enjoying this extra day of holiday, I wish to share with you the meaning of this public holiday.
Good Friday is a day where Christians like myself commemorate Jesus's death on the cross for man's sins.
According to the bible, Jesus was crucified on the cross by the Roman soldiers. Crucification in those times was a way to punish any one who had broken any laws and it has been considered even up to today as the most cruel form of punishment known to man.

You may click on the Wiki link below to read up more about the significance of this day. Easter Sunday is to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus as on the third day, He is believed by Christians to have overcome death.

Wiki Link about Good Friday

An animation of the process of crucifiction

Have a good weekend!

Reminder: Information about Gallery Tour & Camp

Dear class,

I realised that many of you are still confused with the dates and timings for the events mentioned above.
Please pass on the information to others should they be unaware as well. Thanks!

Here they are:

1) Gallery Tour

6D: Mon (10 Mar)
6G: Tue (11 Mar)

Assemble @ 10am outside general office. Reaching school around 1.15pm.

Remember to have a heavy breakfast as it may be past your lunch time when you get back.

2) Camp

Assemble @ 8am. You should be back in school on Sat around 12-12.30pm.

Who is Mas Selamat?

This post is in response to request from Regine on information about Mas Selamat, bascially things like who exactly is he, what he did etc.

I will try to come up with a summary about him when I get the time. I have been rather tied up marking your CA papers.

Here are some news links to read up on:

1. Channelnewsasia first article on his escape
2. Minister of Home Affairs Press release
3. Wikipedia Information

Tuning in to Unit 3

Dear class,

Do you hate cockroaches like I do?
Perhaps you may change your mind when you view them from another perspective!
Click below for interesting videos!

Clip 1
Clip 2

Review of Past Perfect Tense & Past Perfect Continuous

Dear class,

Please click on the links below to try the online exercises:

Simple Warm-up - Past Perfect
Simple Warm-up - Past Perfect Continuous

1) Past Perfect MCQ

2) Past Perfect Continuous MCQ

3) Exercise 11 - Simple Past & Past Perfect

4) Exercise 13 - Past Perfect & Past Perfect Continuous

Hungry for more?

Past Perfect
Past Perfect Continuous

Total Defence Day

Dear class,

I'm sure you have enjoyed the show put up by The Necessary Stage today as much as I did. Do think about the message that was shared in the play (Economic Defence):
- Importance of Insurance
- Importance of security of PIN no.s
- Be yourself

Which one speaks to you most? Why?
Just share your thoughts with us by clicking the Comments link at the bottom of this post. You may either check the Name option or Anonymous but do note that you still have to leave your real name.
Feel free to also comment on others' comments posted. =)

Click this link to read more about Total Defence.

Happy Lunar New Year!

Hi class,

Here's wishing all of you a very blessed and happy Chinese New Year!
Have a well-rested break and get ready to work hard for the rest of the year!

Cheers,
Miss Elise Yu

Life Story of Charles Dickens

Hi class,

Who is Charles Dickens, you ask? Have you read the book A Christmas Carol?
Some of his great works include Great Expectations, A Tale of Two Cities and Oliver Twist.

I chanced upon this site and discovered an interesting animated life story of Charles Dickens. It's a quick and fun way to discover the life of one great writer.
Click here.

Rules and Guidelines on Posting

Dear class,

You are free to post on the chatbox on the right as well as the comment link for each post.
However, as responsible citizens on the internet, we should be following some netiquette:

1) Use your real name for any post or comments. Strictly no nicknames please.
Posing as others will force the chatbox to shut down.
2) Post your comments, thoughts or reflections responsibly.
No one is to use any vulgarities or rude words to slam or flame anyone.
3) Be positive in your words. Even if something is not what you like or agree with, adopt positive criticism and select your words
wisely.
4) Refrain from spamming the chatbox or comments page. This means no multiple repeated and identical comments from one
person.

Consequences from failing to observe the above rules will result in the chatbox to be removed from the blog.
This is not what I wish to have so please spare a thought for others and not deprive us of this privilege.

Vote for our school!

Dear class,

Let's rally around our school's IT Club and support their work!
Click here to vote for their video!

All about Autobiographies!

Dear class,

Click on the links below to read up more about Nelson Mandela:

In a nutshell - Who is he?
Documentary on Mandela:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5

Site 1: Short introduction
Site 2: Easy Reading
Site 3: Easy Reading
Site 4: Easy Reading
Site 5: Easy Reading
Site 6: Times Magazine Report
Site 7: Excerpts from his autobiography Long Walk to Freedom

Links about Mandela

Descriptive Language

Dear class,

Click on the links below to access some sample websites with useful vocabulary lists:

1. Similes
2. Metaphors
3. Onomatopoeia
4. Personification

I'm sure you can look for more. Share with the class what you have found!

Puberty

Click here to read more about puberty.

Other Links:
1) Male Reproductive System
2) Female Reproductive System

Mysteries anyone?

Dear class,

Click here to read about mystery stories.
More are available here:
- Mystery Net
- Mystery Spot

Regards,
The Unknown

Welcome back to school!

Dear class,

A warm welcome into the brand new year of 2008!
To help me as well as yourself understand you better, you can click this link to do a detailed Multiple Intelligence Test to find out your learning style.

Cheers,
Ms Elise Yu