Cyberwelless - Handling Inappropriate content

Hi Everyone,

Mdm Phua Ei Ling shared her personal experience on Cyber Addiction.

'For the past few weeks, I have been playing a game called Waka-Waka, an improvised version of Pac-man. I have always enjoyed playing Pac-man since I was young. Soon, I was addicted to the game unknowingly. Negative behaviours such as spending too much time on the game and always wanting to play the game soon surfaced. My ultimate goal was to be the first on the score board. However after about a week, I realised that something was amiss. I wasn't spending enough time with my family members. I began to reflect on the purpose of playing the game and how it has affected my daily routine. I came to understand the importance of having a balanced lifestyle and spending time with my family members. Now, I'll only play the game if I've completed my work and limit myself to at most 30 minutes of gaming every day.'

Well, that's a very interesting story, don't you agree?

What about you? Are you addicted to the computer?

To help you write your reflection, I have listed some questions below:

1. How many hours a day do you spend on the computer?
2. Are you addicted to the computer? If 'yes', how do you become addicted to it? If 'no', how have you managed to remain unaddicted?
3. How has this addiction affect you daily life/routine? (If you're not addicted to the computer, you need not answer this question)
4. Is your school work affected by the time you spend on the computer? Elaborate.
5. What can you do to prevent Cyber Addiction?
6. What advice would you give to your friend who is addicted to computer games?

I hope to read your reflection soon.

Effects of Preventive Measures on Pupils

Hi Everyone,
Since the start of the new semester, we had to take our temperature twice a day. Some of our classmates could not return to school because they were on leave of absence(LOA). Our CCA and other activities have been cancelled or postponed.
In your reflection, I would like you to discuss on how all these have affected you.
Below is a list of questions that can help you with your reflection:
1. What do you think of the school's preventive measures for H1N1 such as temperature-taking, no assembly in the hall, cancellation of CCA and other activities?
2. Which activities have affected you?
3. How has the cancellation of these activities affect you in your learning?
4. What do you do with the extra time you have now?
5. Are your activities outside school also affected?

Hope to read your reflection soon.

Project Work Week (25th-28th May 2009)

Dear everyone,

This year I think everyone played their part in ensuring a smooth week. Though there were some disagreement and squabbles, I hope everyone had a great time bonding with their group friends. And that you learnt how to settle quarrels and to make peace.

I saw some of you displaying confidence when speaking in front of the whole class. Those who were feeling shy, I hope you can overcome that and be brave enough to raise your voices the next time you present.

I was very happy to see some groups put in so much effort like by going to your friend's house to work together. I'm glad that you took this project seriously and tried your best to present. I also had fun watching you work together and watching you present your hard work.

Thank you for a wonderful time (^-^) With that note, I wish everyone HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Do remember to complete your holiday homework and do some revision of Term 1 & 2 work, but most of all, don't forget to have loads of fun!! (^-^)

T2 W10 Journal Writing : Reflections of SA1 Performance

Hi Everyone,

The SA1 is over. Some of us have done well while others have not. For this week, I want you to reflect on your performance in this SA1.

To help you do that, I will list some questions for you to ponder over:
1. Do you think the SA1 papers have tested you fairly?
If 'Yes', which papers do you consider to be a fair test?
If 'No', which papers do you consider to be unfair test?
2. Why do you think the papers have been a fair or unfair test?
3. Do you think you have done well in this semester?
If 'Yes', what factors contribute to your success?
If 'No', what factors contribute to your poor performance?
4. Do you think the remedial or enrichment classes in school were useful?
If 'Yes', why? If 'No', why?
5. If you have home tuition (either by tutors/parents/relatives/etc), do you think this has been useful in improving your results?
If 'Yes', why? If 'No', why?
6. What actions would you take to improve on your results after SA1?
7. What actions do you think the school should take to help you with your performance after the SA1?

I hope to read your responses soon.

Week 9 Journal Writing : Influenza A H1N1

Hi Everyone,
We now have two cases of the Influenza A H1N1 in Malaysia.

Will there be a case in Singapore? How much do you understand about this virus? For this week, I would like you to reflect on this topic.

To help you, I will list some questions below:
1. What is Influenza A H1N1?
2. How does it spread?
3. Which countries in Asia have people with Influenza A H1N1?
4. How do countries try to prevent the spread of this disease?
5. Do you think the taking of temperature is effective in preventing Influenza A H1N1? Why?
6. What other preventive measures are being taken to combat the spread of this disease in Singapore?
7. What are you doing to prevent the spread of Influenza A H1N1 disease?

Hope to read your journal soon. In the meantime, take care of your health and stay hygienic!

T2W7 Journal Writing : Classroom Cleanliness

Hi Everyone,

Do you clean your classroom every day? For this week's journal writing, I would like you to reflect on your classroom cleanliness.

To help you with this task, I will list some questions below:

1. Do you think your classroom is clean? Why/Why not?

2. Why do you think it is important to keep the classroom clean?

3. How do you keep your classroom clean every day?

4. Which classroom cleaning activity did you participate in? (sweeping the floor, emptying the basket, cleaning the whiteboard, etc)

5. What have you learnt from this activity?

6. What school values have you learnt from the classroom cleaning activity?

Waiting to read your reflection soon.

Bye!

T2 W6 Journal Writing : Kindness

Hi Everyone,

The Singapore Kindness Movement has designated April as the month of kindness. Well, we are coming to the end of April. What acts of kindness have you done? For this week, I would like you to reflect on 'kindness'. To get some ideas, you might want to visit the website of the Singapore Kindness Movement at : http://kindness.sg/

Here are some questions to help you get your journal writing going:

1. What do you mean by 'kindness'?
2. Is it important for people to be kind? Why?
3. How can people show their kindness?
4. Could you describe an act of kindness which you have done?
5. How did you feel after doing that act of kindness?
6. What other act/s of kindness would you like to do either in school, at home or in the community?
7. How can you yourself promote the message of kindness to your friends?

I am looking forward to reading your reflection. Sayonara! (^-^)

T2Wk5 Journal Writing: Earth Day

Dear Everyone,

Do you know that 22nd April 2009 is Anderson's Earth Day?
So what is Earth Day and what do we do on that day?
If you want to know more, go to this link http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/environmental/earthday/index.cfm and http://holidays.kaboose.com/earth-day/

Read as much as you can about what people in other parts of the world do on that day. Then reflect on what Earth Day means to you.

Here are some questions to guide you:
1. Is Earth Day important to you? Why?
2. What do you understand by the phrase "save the Earth"?
3. Why do you think it is important to recycle, reuse and reduce?
4. What can you do to save the Earth?
5. Can you suggest an activity which you and your family will do for "Earth Day?"


Let's all play a part in saving the only planet that we have before its too late!! Just imagine if Earth becomes so polluted that we can only live underground?? Oh no! Put on your thinking caps and look inside your heart to think of some solutions.
I look forward to reading your entries (^-^)

P3.7 Social Studies Learning Journey on 7th April 2009

I think we all had good fun today! :) Thanks to all for cooperating and behaving :) The trip wouldn't have been possible without your help! Yippee!

T2W4 Journal Writing : International Friendship Day

Hi Everyone,
this year, the International Friendship Day focussed on friendship within ASEAN. Making friends among the countries of ASEAN is important as they are our closest neighbours. For this week, we will reflect on friendship among the people of ASEAN.

To help you with your journal writing, I have listed some questions below:
1. Why do we celebrate International Friendship Day?
2. Do you know how International Friendship Day come about?
3. What does ASEAN stand for?
4. Do you know a lot about ASEAN? Try this game at this website:http://www.ifd2009.com.sg/What is your knowledge about ASEAN?
5. Do you like the activities organised by the school on International Friendship Day? If not, Why? If 'yes', why?
6. Do you have any friend/s in the ASEAN countries? Tell us how you get to know him/her.
7. What activities do you think the school should organise to help pupils develop friendship with the ASEAN countries?

I hope to read your reflection soon. (^-^)

T2W3 Journal Writing: Improving the School

Hi Everyone,
Last week, Mrs Nam spoke about the loss of things during CCA in the school. She invited the CCA leaders to come up with suggestions to solve the problem.

For this week, I would like everyone to think of ways of improving our school. This could be the improvement in physical facilities such as the field, toilets, classroom, canteen, library, art room, computer lab and other facilities or the people who provided services to you such as the office personnel, teachers, book shop lady, school bus drivers and even the cleaners.

In short, you can think of any aspects of the school that needs to improve so that the lives of pupils will be better.

To help you, I have listed some questions below:
1. Which aspect/s of the school do you like very much? Why?
2. Which aspect/s of the school do you think you dislike? Why?
3. What do you think can be done to improve it/them?
4. What other areas of the school should be improved?
5. How can pupils help in the improvement of the school?

These questions are just a guide to help you start writing. You are free to to give your own opinions and suggestions.

T2W2 Journal Writing : Healthy Eating

Hi Everyone,

We have to eat in order to have the energy to perform our daily tasks and to enjoy the many beautiful things in this world. However, do we really know what to eat so that we can be healthy? Many diseases are associated with unhealthy eating. Hence, it is important to know what to eat so that we will not be victims of such diseases.

For this week's journal writing, I would like you to discuss and reflect on healthy eating.

To help you, I have listed some questions below:

1. What do you have to eat in order to be healthy?

2. What are some of the unhealthy food adults and children like to eat?

3. Why is important to eat healthily?

4. What are some of the diseases associated with eating unhealthy food?

5. What are the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables?

6. Do you like to eat fruits and vegetables? Why?

7. Do you support the school's campaign in encouraging pupils to eat more fruits and vegetables? Why?

8. What activities can you suggest to encourage children to eat more vegetables and fruits?

As usual, I look forward to reading your reflection of healthy eating.

'T2W1 Journal Writing : Earth Hour

Hi Everyone!

The holidays are over and now it is back to school again. Hope you had a restful time. For this week's journal writing, I would like you to reflect on a coming global event :
Earth Hour.

This year, Singapore is participating in this global effort. To learn more about this event, you can visit these websites:
Earth Hour Official Site ~ http://www.earthhour.org/
Singapore ~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CRs-7lRlPo

Vote Earth ~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zd1BsNvEXqo

To help you with the reflection, I have listed some questions below:
1. What is Earth Hour?
2. When is it held this year?
3. Why do you think people are organising this event?
4. What will everyone be doing during Earth Hour?
5. What other activities can you organise with your family and friends during Earth Hour?
6. What are the other problems the Earth is facing?
7. Could you propose some solutions to ONE of the problems which you have highlighted?

Wishing you a pleasant reflection. I hope to read your reflection soon. (^-^)

Continue thinking green...

T1W10 Journal Writing : Sports and School Sports Day

Hi everyone,The Sports Day is over.

I hope you had an enjoyable time watching or participating in the sports. In our journal writing for this week, I would like you to reflect on our Sports Day and the meaning of sports in our lives.

To help you with writing your reflection, I have listed some questions below:
1. Did you attend our School Sports Day? If so, how did you find it? If not, why did you not attend our school event?
2. What do you think is the most interesting part of the School Sports? Why?
3. What do you think is the most uninteresting part of the School Sports? Why?
4. How can the school improve on the School Sports Day?
5. Do you think engaging in sports is important and useful? If so, why? If not, why?
6. Do you engage in any sports? If so, what is it? If not, why have you not engage in it?
7. How can sports help us?
8. If your were the principal of the school, what would you do to encourage pupils to engage in sports?

Well, there is a lot for your to reflect on. If you have anything else you would like to share with me, feel free to include it in your blog entry.
I am eagerly looking forward to reading your reflection.

Term 1 Week 9: English Journal Writing

Fire Safety

Hi Everyone,
Fire safety is a very important consideration as our country is experiencing very dry weather at this time. In addition, there has been several fires that broke out in apartments in recent months. How can we help to ensure that fire does not break out accidentally? In this week's journal writing, I would like you to reflect on this issue.

To help you with your writing, I have listed some questions below:
1. Have you seen or experienced any incident of fire break out in your home or neighbourhood? If so, could you tell us what happened?
2. Can you describe what you would do if a fire were to break out in your home or outside?
3. What do you think are the causes of fire in homes or outside?
4. What can you do to prevent fire from breaking out in your home and outside?
5. Do you think our pupils are conscious of fire safety? What makes you say so?
6. If you were given a chance to introduce an activity for children to learn fire safety, what would it be and why?

I look forward to reading your blog entries.

Mrs Yap speaking... (^-^)

Hi folks!
For this year's Total Defence Day 2009, as part of keeping Total Defence in mind, we'll be having a BLOGGING COMPETITION.

Blogging Topic for the week:

What will you defend?

- What aspects of Singapore would you defend? e.g. multi-cultural society, our mother tongues, racial harmony, my friends, my family, my school, National anthem, the Singapore flag, trees and greenery, clean air, Merlion, Singapore cuisine etc (Nothing is too small to defend).
- Why do you think we should defend it/ them?
- How would you defend it/ them?

•Sample can be found on Mr Yazid's blog: http://stellarchildren.blogspot.com/
•Be creative.
The blog could include photos, video clips, poems, drawings, rap etc
•Do visit the website http://www.whatwilludefend.sg/
(You may also wish to take part in the video contest in this website).
Dateline for blog entries: Friday, 6th February 2009

Chinese New Year visit to Ang Mo Kio - Thye Hua Kwan Hospital

Mrs Y speaks...

Some of your friends and I went to AMK-Thye Hua Kwan Hospital (the one next to our school) last Saturday, together with Mr. Martin Tan and P4.3. We visited the old folks and brought them Chinese New Year greetings and goodies.

I was very touched by how your friends treated the old folks. Initially your friends were abit nervous as it was a first time for most of them. However when they wished a few old people, they picked up their courage and approached the old people on their own, wishing them well and bringing smiles, even tears of joy, to their faces.

It was a good experience which I believe everyone enjoyed. I hope those who went remember to reflect and blog about their feelings and experiences.

Festivals

Hi Everyone,

We are now celebrating Chinese New Year. This is one of the many festivals celebrated by the Chinese. The Malays, Indians and other races also celebrate their own festivals.
For this week, I would like you to reflect on the meaning of these festivals and how did you celebrate this CNY.

To help you with your reflection, I have listed some questions/pointers below:
1. Tell us about the festival you celebrate.
2. Why do you celebrate this festival?
3. How do you celebrate the festival?

Looking forward to reading your reflection soon.

Happy Lunar New Year!

1. Are you excited about the year of the OX?

2. What are your plans for this Chinese New Year?