A Publication of Fuchun Primary School

FUCHUNIssue 1 - May 2016

NEWS

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Principal’s ForewordGoing single-session has been much anti cipated, and we are glad that in January this year, we made a smooth transiti on to single-session. This is att ributed to the concerted eff ort of our staff members, pupils, parents and service providers.

The safety of our pupils conti nues to be our priority as we anti cipated heavier traffi c fl ow into and out of the school premises during reporti ng and dismissal ti mes as well as the increase in the number of recesses to accommodate all the pupils.

As we transit to single-session, the eff orts to create a conducive environment for learning is sustained. During the past few months, the school went through the General Redecorati ons and Repairs (GR&R) to give a fresh coat of paint to the school building. As you walk through the Walk Zone on the ground level, you will also noti ce the newly-created mural on the walls depicti ng our school values and messages on cyber wellness. Several tablets are mounted on the walls for our pupils to engage in e-learning during the recesses or aft er school while waiti ng for their CCA or remedial lessons to commence.

We conti nue to promote healthy living to our pupils and staff , and are progressively introducing the MOE Healthy Meals in Schools Programme. For a start, we have introduced 20% of brown rice in all the rice dishes served in our school canteen. In fact, wholemeal bread has already been used for the making of sandwiches sold in the canteen. Besides healthy eati ng, the school’s Play Together Programme provides the pupils with the access to the school’s PE equipment for them to play various games with their peers during the recesses.

With the transiti on to single-session, we are also glad to announce the opening of the school-based student care centre from 27 June this year. The company that is operati ng the student care centre is the Self Help Groups Student Care Limited (SHGSCL). It serves to provide a safe and conducive aft er-school care for our pupils as well as educati onal and developmental support for them.

We would like to thank our parents for your support in our move to single-session, and your partnership in our pupils’ learning journey.

Play Together Programme Play Together Programme Our newly-painted school buildingOur newly-painted school building

2Vision: A Concerned Leader, A Lifelong Learner

Brass Band

Choir

As part of the school’s conti nuing eff orts to provide a platf orm for pupils to pursue music excellence, our pupils took part in the biennial Singapore Youth Festi val (SYF) Arts Presentati on 2016 held at the Singapore Conference Hall. In preparati on for the SYF, our pupils had put in a lot of ti me and eff ort to prepare themselves for this event. They also att ended a Band Exchange programme with the other schools where they gained valuable experience and learnt the values of perseverance and teamwork. At the same ti me, it was also an opportunity for our pupils to learn from the other band groups and conti nually improve themselves. On the day of the event, many parents and ex-pupils turned up to give their support. Our pupils played with such passion and zest, putti ng up a wonderful performance. They were awarded the Certi fi cate of Accomplishment!

Congratulati ons to our Fuchun Choir as they have clinched the Certi fi cate of Disti ncti on at the SYF Arts Presentati on 2016. The group performed three songs, “Voices in the Round” by Jeremiah Li, “Lascia Ch’io Pianga” by Georg Friederic Handel and “Ko No U Ta Wo” by Ko Maniko Yoshiko, a Japanese song. The last song encourages everybody to use music as the strength to see light in everything they do and look forward to a bright future. Fuchun Choir is aspiring towards this goal.

Our Fuchun choir

Preparing for our performance!

Our Fuchun choir

Preparing for our performance!

Our Brass BandOur Brass Band

Singapore Youth Festival

3Mission: To nurture a community of passionate learners who are leaders with sound character, in partnership

with stakeholders

Guitar Ensemble

International Dance

Our Guitar Ensemble att ained the Certi fi cate of Commendati on at the SYF Arts Presentati on 2016. They performed the pieces “Trio in G Minor (2nd Movement)” and “Kati oucha”. Both pieces were specially arranged for the Guitar Ensemble by the ensemble director. Besides displaying perseverance, diligence and commitment in the practi ce sessions, caring for and respecti ng one another are some values that our pupils had learnt from their interacti ons with their peers and teachers. We are proud that they preserved as performed with pride.

The dedicated group of internati onal dancers managed to clinch the Certi fi cate of Accomplishment at the SYF Arts Presentati on 2016 . Performing the dance “Pirates!”, the group exhibited their ability to grasp and master new dance routi nes within a short period of ti me. Although practi ces were tough, our dancers embraced the challenges with pride and happiness. They also demonstrated the values of care, resilience, and teamwork during their practi ces and the actual performance.

Our International DancersOur International Dancers

Singapore Youth Festival

Our Guitar EnsembleOur Guitar Ensemble

4Fuchun Values: Care - acts with kindness; helps others

String Ensemble

Singing Competition

Our pupils’ eff ort and commitment have fi nally paid off ! The String Ensemble clinched the Certi fi cate of Accomplishment in this year’s SYF Arts Presentati on 2016. The pupils overcame all obstacles and strived hard to succeed. Indeed, their hard work had paid off !

The Primary 4 Singing Competi ti on was held on 8 March 2016. This competi ti on hoped to provide a platf orm for pupils to gain confi dence through singing. Singing forms an integral part of our music curriculum and is important in developing musicality in our pupils. Selected groups from all classes went through an auditi on before 4 groups were fi nally shortlisted to put up their exciti ng performances during assembly. The pupils displayed confi dence and dazzled the audience with their beauti ful voices. The trio from Primary 4A sang the song “Ordinary” and clinched the fi rst prize in the competi ti on while pupils from Primary 4D and 4B were awarded the second and third places respecti vely. It was indeed heartening to watch our pupils showcase their musical talents on stage.

� e Champions from Primary 4A

Our String Ensemble

� e Champions from Primary 4A

Our String Ensemble

Singapore Youth Festival

5Fuchun Values: Respect - values oneself; recognises the value in others

I Learn As I Play, is the principle behind the set-up of tablets along the Walk Zone where pupils can access the tablets and play digital games.

Through digital games, pupils are engaged and moti vated. They are given the choice to make decisions and are able to make mistakes in a risk-free setti ng. Through experimentati on, they learn acti vely and practi se the right way of doing things. Scores and the reward mechanisms in competi ti on could be viewed as positi ve and serve as moti vati ng factors to help them achieve their goals in the learning of subject areas such as Mathemati cs and English.

Seizing the opportunity, our school set up the free access area for the pupils. Digital games are used to supplement classroom-based learning. Currently, 6 tablets have been mounted on the wall along the Walk Zone outside the library. Pupils are able to use these devices during their recesses and aft er school. Applicati ons are added and updated so that pupils have a variety of digital games to play in diff erent subject areas. It has been observed that pupils have demonstrated good self-discipline and responsibility when using the devices. They learn to share not only the devices, but also the knowledge and skills that they apply and learn through these engaging games.

As part of our eff orts to prepare our Primary 6 pupils for their upcoming PSLE, the school invited a former pupil, Miss Chok Xin Lin to conduct a moti vati onal talk for the pupils. Miss Chok, who graduated from Fuchun Primary School in 2006, is currently doing her fi nal year at the Singapore University of Technology and Design.

During the talk, Miss Chok shared her experiences in Fuchun and how she overcame the challenges she had faced as a student with our pupils. She also spoke about examinati on strategies, ti me management skills and study ti ps. She gave some stress management ti ps which the pupils can apply as they prepare themselves for their PSLE.

The pupils gave positi ve feedback of the talk and shared that they had benefi tt ed from the session.

Let’s learn together

Wow! � is is interesting.

I Learn as I Play

Motivation Talk

Let’s learn together

Wow! � is is interesting.

Miss Chok motivating our Primary 6 pupilsMiss Chok motivating our Primary 6 pupils

6Fuchun Values: Integrity - is truthful in words and actions; has the courage to stand up for what is right

Our School has implemented the school-based Programme for Acti ve Learning (PAL) this year as we embark on the single-session. The PAL programme aims to bring about more emphasis to the non-academic domains: Sports and Games, Outdoor Educati on, Performing Arts and Visual Arts. Pupils also develop social-emoti onal competencies such as self-awareness and relati onship-management during the lessons in which they experience working as a group and individually.

Emotions in Orchestra Music by Chong Zi Xian, 2A

Monster design by Wong Kai Yie, 1FMonster design by Wong Kai Yie, 1F Batik design by Li Zhi Xin, 2HBatik design by Li Zhi Xin, 2H

Mask by Neo Le Tong Valerie, 1BMask by Neo Le Tong Valerie, 1B

Let’s play and learn together! TeamworkLet’s play and learn together! Teamwork

Programme for Active Learning

7Fuchun Values: Responsibility - has a duty to self, family and society; carries out duties with commitment

In collaborati on with the CCE Department, the Math Department introduced equivalent fracti ons in the preparati on of egg mayo sandwiches during the programme. This integrati on provides Primary 3 pupils with opportuniti es to experience authenti c learning beyond the classroom. The pupils learn Mathemati cal concepts through hands-on acti viti es. Pupils are exposed to real-life situati ons where they can apply their learning. Their teachers are also present to facilitate the discussions.

Pupils learnt how to fold clothes and pack them in a ziplock bag. These life skills not only help them to be independent but also enable them to help out at home!

Responsibility - has a duty to self, family and society; carries out duties with commitment

I learnt how to make an

egg mayo sandwich and to

fold school uniform and PE

T-shirts. Mr Aziz taught me

how to prepare the egg mayo

sandwich. At home, I tried

making the sandwiches for

my family. My mother helped

me boil the eggs. My family

said, “Wow, this is great!”

Ms Syahidah taught me

how to fold my school

uniform neatly. When I

folded clothes at home,

my mother said, “Wow!

Perfect!” I am very happy.

Hashir Ahmad 3A

I enjoyed the Home Skills lesson. When I heard about the lesson, I was very excited. When I told my parents about the programme, they said, “That’s very good!”

I learnt to fold clothes and I helped my mum fold clothes at home.

Noelle 3D

I made the egg mayo sandwich on a Sunday morning with my mother. My parents commented that it was very delicious. My parents also asked me to help them fold clothes as I have learnt how to fold neatly.Emily Teoh 3B

I learnt to make egg mayo sandwich and fold clothes during the Home Skills lesson. When I got home, my parents asked me what I had learnt. I told them I learnt to fold the school uniforms and PE T-shirts. My parents tested me and they were proud of me as I could fold my clothes neatly!

Glenna 3F

I made the egg mayo sandwiches for my family’s breakfast. My mother and sister even recorded a video of me preparing the breakfast! I also helped my mother fold a quarter of the clothes at home. I had a lot of fun. Clara Teo 3E

Pupils preparing the egg-mayo sandwich

I am able to fold and pack my school uniform neatly!

Look at our sandwiches!

Pupils learnt how to fold clothes and pack them in a ziplock bag.

Pupils preparing the egg-mayo sandwich

Pupils learnt how to fold clothes and pack them in a ziplock bag.

Look at our sandwiches!

Pupils learnt how to fold clothes and pack them in a ziplock bag.

I am able to fold and pack my school uniform neatly!

Pupils learning to fold their school uniforms and PE T-shirtsPupils learning to fold their school uniforms and PE T-shirts

Home Skills ProgrammeHome Skills Programme

8Fuchun Values: Perseverance - does not give up when faced with challenges; is positive and able to fi nd ways

to overcome challenges

The school commemorated Total Defence Day (TDD) from 15 to 19 of February 2016. The theme for this year’s Total Defence Day was “Together We Keep Singapore Strong”. The theme aimed to strengthen every Singaporean’s pride and confi dence in Singapore, as well as insti l the belief that everyone can play a part in the various aspects of total defence.

There were various TDD acti viti es and quizzes that the pupils parti cipated in during their CCE lessons and respecti ve recesses. There was also a book display on TDD-related books at the school library. Parent volunteers too came on board to do their part for total defence by educati ng and discussing TDD-related topics with their children at home.

Let’s do our part and � x the puzzle! Our IT savvy pupils learning about Total DefenceOur IT savvy pupils learning about Total Defence

We commemorated the annual Internati onal Friendship Day (IFD) on 8 April 2016. Various acti viti es such as assembly talks, CCE-integrated IFD lessons, a book display at the school library and exciti ng quizzes held during recess ti mes, were conducted to commemorate IFD. The theme for this year was “ASEAN”. This theme focussed on the uniqueness of the region that we are situated in as well as the unity and peace which we are enjoying. Through the multi tude of planned acti viti es, pupils had the opportunity to learn more about the various ASEAN cultures and countries.

Book display at our school libraryBook display at our school library Solving quizzes with my friendsSolving quizzes with my friends

International Friendship Day

Commemoration of Total Defence Day

9A Fuchunian is a Concerned Leader who is: • Anchored in values • Confi dent • Embraces diversity

Since 2011, our school has been working with the Singapore American School (SAS). This year, we created simple alphabet word books. Upon completi on, these books will be given to Fei Yue Family Services Centre to benefi t young residents in improving their reading skills. Our Primary 1 pupils, together with pupils from Primary 2C, 2D and 2E, were involved in these collaborati ve sessions with their peers from SAS over the month of April. The visits took place in both schools to allow pupils to exchange and understand the diversity in cultures among them. Through this collaborati on, they learnt how to respect the diff erent cultures and create their own masterpiece!

Fuchun Caring Week is observed yearly on the second week of April. This initi ati ve reminds our pupils of the need to show care for others in the community especially the needy. It also serves as a good platf orm for pupils to demonstrate the value of care, which is one of the 5 Fuchun school values. The school collected from both staff members and pupils food and other essenti al items to be donated to 4 homes for the needy; namely Mett a Home, Sree Narayana Mission, Mun Fatt Tong Nursing Home and Pertapis Home.

During this donati on drive, Fuchunians brought along food and other essenti al items to school. Our Primary 5 pupils collected, sorted and distributed the items to the homes as part of the Values-In-Acti on (VIA) Programme. It was indeed heartening to receive donati ons from pupils. Parents also did their part and came down personally to the school to donate food and other essenti al items. A very big thank you to all parents, staff members and pupils who had helped to make this initi ati ve a success!

Getting to know one another betterGetting to know one another better

Our pupils in action!Our pupils in action!

Fuchun Caring Week

Fuchun collaborates with the Singapore American School once again!

Creating our very own alphabet word books!Creating our very own alphabet word books!

10A Fuchunian is a Lifelong Learner who is: • Refl ective • Actively sharing • Continuously learning

• Esthetically Responding

On 29 February 2016, our Primary 1 pupils embarked on a Learning Journey to watch a musical - Elephant and Piggie’s - “We are in a Play!”

This programme is part of the school’s eff ort to integrate the learning of English and Aestheti cs into the learning experience for the pupils. It was the fi rst ti me that Primary 1 pupils had att ended a musical performance with their classmates. The pupils were indeed thrilled about the performance!

Through this joyful occasion, the pupils gained a bett er understanding of proper concert eti quett e in a real theatre setti ng. With an interesti ng array of music and strong visuals incorporated into the theatrical performance, the pupils had the chance to watch how the characters used facial expressions, body language, voice and tonal infl ecti ons to demonstrate their emoti ons. The pupils also learnt how music in a play can aff ect the mood of the musical. They had certainly gained a greater appreciati on for musical performances given the opportunity to view a live musical! It was defi nitely a delightf ul and enriching musical experience for our pupils!

This year as a follow-up to Total Defence Day, the English and NE & SS Departments collaborated to organise a learning journey to Refl ecti ons at Bukit Chandu for all Primary 6 pupils on 8 and 9 March 2016. The learning journey was planned to provide pupils with an opportunity to learn more about the Japanese invasion and the Malay Regiment as well as to refl ect on Singapore’s heritage of heroism and history. This learning journey enabled pupils to interact with their peers as they worked in small groups to answer questi ons using the tablets and off ered them the exposure of visiti ng a war-ti me museum in Singapore.

Drawing my favourite characters

Learning with a tablet Understanding our history

An outstanding performance by the cast!Drawing my favourite characters An outstanding performance by the cast!

Learning with a tablet Understanding our history

Watching A Musical

Refl ections at Bukit Chandu

11Vision: A Concerned Leader, A Lifelong Learner

“So, how can you make the marble move downwards slowly?” This and many other energy-related questi ons were raised during a laboratory session at the Science Centre Singapore. The Primary 6 pupils had an enjoyable learning experience when they att ended this lesson in Term 2 . The pupils had the opportunity to carry out various experiments related to the topic of “Energy Conversions” and worked in teams to fi nd out more about how energy can be converted to other forms. When asked about the workshop, many pupils said that they were able to apply what they had learnt in school.

Meanwhile, the Primary 5 pupils also att ended a workshop at the Science Centre Singapore in Term 1. They had the opportunity to prepare specimens to view under a microscope and make models of double helices. Donned in lab coats, the pupils “transformed” into Litt le Scienti sts and carried out their experiments just like any scienti st in the laboratory.

Whether they were investi gati ng cells, learning more about heredity or getti ng to know more about heat and temperature, the pupils defi nitely had fun exploring the Science concepts.

On 1 April 2016, 6 of our Primary 6 pupils were engaged in a meaningful and enriching competi ti on, during the “Fun With Math and Science Day”, held at St Andrew’s Secondary School. In this competi ti on, the pupils’ Mathemati cs and Science skills were put to the test through brain-teasing questi ons and acti viti es. The pupils also parti cipated in an amazing race featuring a series of games.

Game of “Science Charades” was fun and kept the pupils engaged.

“So, how can you make the marble move downwards slowly?” This and many other energy-related questi ons “So, how can you make the marble move downwards slowly?” This and many other energy-related questi ons

Game of “Science Charades” was fun and kept the pupils engaged. Our certi� cates of participation!Our certi� cates of participation!

Creating their very own marble machines! Little ScientistsCreating their very own marble machines! Little Scientists

Fun with Math & Science

12Mission: To nurture a community of passionate learners who are leaders with sound character, in partnership

with stakeholders

In conjuncti on with the Mother Tongue Language Fortnight week, the Malay Language Department organised various acti viti es and competi ti ons for the pupils. The Department aims to develop a love and appreciati on for the language through the use of diff erent genres of stories during the acti viti es. It also hopes that the pupils’ vocabulary and language skills can be enhanced through these learning acti viti es.

The Primary 4 pupils were introduced to Malay songs for children, from the Lagu-Lagu Kita CD collecti on. 2 songs, “Satu Minggu” and “Dayung Kolek” were selected for this acti vity. Pupils started the session with a sing-a-long acti vity and discussed the values learnt from the song’s lyrics thereaft er.

This year, as part of the Mother Tongue Language Fortnight week, our Primary 4 to Primary 6 Tamil pupils went on a learning journey to watch a drama organised by Athipathi Drama Group. The drama enti tled “Sang Nila Utama” was based on the legend of Sang Nila Utama and the humble beginnings of Singapura. The drama was a feast not only for the eyes but also for the minds of our curious pupils. The highlight of this drama was watching some of our pupils acti ng in this producti on. It was indeed a proud moment for Fuchun!

Cra� ing our own poemCra� ing our own poem

Watching Tamil Drama at Umar Pulavar Tamil Language

Mother Tongue Fortnight Activities

13Fuchun Values: Care - acts with kindness; helps others

As part of the Mother Tongue Language Fortnight week, a Chinese Language camp was organised for the Primary 1 pupils on 1 April 2016. This programme provided pupils the opportunity to understand more about the Chinese Culture.During the camp, pupils were exposed to the classical Chinese literature - Journey to the West. Aft er that, pupils had the chance to make a hand puppet of their favourite character from the story. Following that, the pupils parti cipated in a simple performance similar to that of the story. Through the various acti viti es in the camp, pupils learnt about the importance of sharing. Pupils were also exposed to the Chinese culture through puppet making. Overall, the camp was fruitf ul and pupils enjoyed it very much.

The Primary 2 Chinese Language Culture Workshop was held on 8 April 2016 and was well-received by the pupils. Through the workshop, pupils learnt more about Chinese festi vals such as the origins of the Dragon Boat Festi val. The cloth-pasti ng art culture was introduced to the pupils during the workshop and they had the chance to try out some cloth pasti ng themselves. Clay sculptures were also taught and pupils enjoyed making mini fi gurines using clay. Overall, pupils had an enjoyable ti me learning the Chinese culture through engaging and fun-fi lled acti viti es.

Look at our puppets!

Our very own character masks

Our beautiful � gurines Our colourful artwork

We have done it!

Mother Tongue Fortnight Activities

Look at our puppets!

Our very own character masks We have done it!

Our beautiful � gurines Our colourful artwork

14Fuchun Values: Respect - values oneself; recognises the value in others

Fuchun Play Day

Adventure Camp

Our Fuchun Play Day for the Primary 4 to Primary 6 pupils was held on 4 March 2016. The pupils parti cipated acti vely in competi ti ve sports, challenging orienteering acti viti es and exciti ng telematches. The purpose of Fuchun Play Day has always been to foster strong camaraderie among pupils as they work together to achieve success in all the team-based acti viti es. It also teaches them the importance of ‘Winning with Humility and Losing with Grace’ amidst the fi erce competi ti on they face.

Our annual 2-day 1-night Primary 5 Adventure Camp was held in March 2016. This year’s camp was held at People’s Associati on Water-Venture campsite in Sembawang. A total of 246 Primary 5 pupils att ended the outdoor adventure camp. Throughout the camp, pupils were engaged in fun-fi lled acti viti es that not only challenged them physically but also mentally and socially as they discovered more about themselves and their peers. The young campers parti cipated ti relessly in various acti viti es such as trekking missions and an “Amazing Race” at Sembawang Park.

All eyes on the ball during Handball game

Telematch

All eyes on the ball during Handball game

First-time tent-pitchersFirst-time tent-pitchers

Telematch

Captain’s BallCaptain’s Ball

Great teamwork!Great teamwork!

15Fuchun Values: Integrity - is truthful in words and actions; has the courage to stand up for what is right

Parenting TalkAs part of our school’s eff orts to collaborate and partner our stakeholders, parents of our pupils spent an evening on 8 April 2016 att ending a talk enti tled, “The Kite Story: Perspecti ves on Parenti ng & Mentoring”. The speaker, Mr Jim Lim, was knowledgeable and engaging. The parents commented that they could apply the practi cal skills and knowledge shared by Mr Lim.

Welcome to our Fuchun Family!

Mrs Norasikin Khan

Mdm Kelly Lim

Ms Teo Mui Hong

Mdm Ardawati Binte Aripin

16Fuchun Values: Responsibility - has a duty to self, family and society; carries out duties with commitment

The Staff Welfare Committ ee had organised Bowling and Karaoke Sessions at the Changi Civil Service Club as part of the staff Retreat in December 2015. It was a great opportunity for the staff to bond with one another and showcase their talent and skills in bowling and singing.

Relax, Revive and Rejuvenate

Advisors: Editors:

Mrs Yap Dai Jee(Principal)

Mr Long Tien Ho (VP/Admin)

Ms Kavitha Divenaran

(SSD)

Mdm Parameshwari

S Kunju (SH/NE&SS)

Mr Lee Yuen Hwa

(SH/Art)

Mr Mah Yew Seng

Francis (SH/PE)

Ms Soh Qi Yu

(SH/Aestheti cs)

Editorial Team