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Principal’s Message

Principal’s Message

致每一个南华学子

亲爱的小鱼 孩子们，还记得校长在教师节庆祝会上给大家读的这个故事吗？故事里的小鱼指的是谁？而那只细心照料小鱼的猫隐喻的又是谁呢？ 如果说小鱼指的是每一个南华学子，那么那只昵称小鱼“亲爱的”的猫应该就是伴着你们走过六年小学生涯的老师吧！故事里的猫每一天都不会忘了喂小鱼面包，也一定记得亲一亲小鱼，希望它快快长大。相对的，老师们每一天都努力给予你们最好的教导，也一定少不了不厌其烦的叮咛，提醒和嘱咐，希望为你们的学习打下最扎实的基础。当小鱼长大了，再也住不下小鱼缸的时候，猫会把他带到海边，让它开心快乐的游进大海，尽管猫的心里有千万个不舍。即将毕业的小六生，你们长大了，也快离开母校了。你们憧憬着中学生活之际，要记得老师们会惦记着你们的，就像猫送走小鱼时的心情。 故事的结尾猫等了小鱼好久，小鱼终于回来了。孩子们，毕业后的你们也不要忘了回来母校走走，看看老师们，与我们分享你们的种种学习体验，让我们知道你们依然是我们的骄傲。

Indeed, it is probably true that a teacher’s job is never done. It certainly is not done when a lesson, a unit, a test or an examination ends. It is not done when an academic year ends either. Our teachers continue to mentor and care to ensure the best development in all of you, our young charges. At times, we may seem to nag at you or expect a little more from you, whether in terms of your behaviour or your learning attitude. We do all that only because we care for you dearly and only want to do our best for you.

The question is, can we then say your teachers’ job is done when you graduate and leave us? What do you say, our dear P6 graduands?

Yours, truly

Picture courtesy of Miss Loo Ching Yee

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Our Thinking

Lower primary pupils discussed the issues of ‘moral courage’ and ‘self identity’ with the aid of stories like The Shy Ostrich and Frederick.

Upper primary pupils discussed moral dilemmas and thought experiment such as Heinz’s Dilemma and the Ring of Gyges.

Teachers imparted to lower primary pupils skills in asking good questions, as well as values like being non-judgmental towards and tolerant of others’ views.

Our Thinking Week Journey

Pupils engaged in small group discussions and guided class reflections.

The Nan Hua Thinking Week was conceptualized to drive and promote a thinking culture in the school. A week (28 June - 2 July 2010) committed to thinking-related activities and lessons kick-started the school’s desire to breed a thinking culture.

Philosophy for Children LessonsThe school’s NANO (affective) education lessons were replaced

by Philosophy for Children (P4C) lessons.

The usual debate format was tweaked to allow pupils from the audience to cross examine the speakers after each round of speeches. A long queue of pupils waited for their chance to comment on or to question the debaters.

Lecture cum Debate ShowcaseA lecture on debating skills and a debate showcase

were held for the upper primary pupils.

Pupils were introduced to the Great Thinkers and Philosophers of the past via posters put up around the school.

They learnt about the lives and works of Philosophers such as Socrates, Plato, Confucius, Kant ; Mathemat ic ians like Newton, Descartes, Archimedes, Hypatia; and Scientists like Marie Curie, Galileo and Albert Einstein.

Outstanding debating teams from Hwa Chong Institution and Raffles Institution were invited to lock horns on the motion – “This House will abolish examinations in Singaporean Primary Schools.”

Posters on Thinkers and Philosophers

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Our Thinking Week Journey

Week Journey

All classes were scheduled for an hour each to play the different games in the school hall during the week. The game tables were facilitated by parent volunteers who guided the pupils by teaching them how to play the various games and by high-lighting the different learning points or strategies of the games.

Games Galore!The Games Approach to facilitate thinking and learning amongst pupils in a fun and

engaging manner was enshrined in the “Games Galore!” activities.

The games were carefully selected for their potential to teach thinking skills as well as their relevance to the different subject areas like language arts and mathematics.Playing games allowed pupils to learn in a fun and visual/kinesthetic manner which breaks the usual classroom routine. Pupils were fully involved in all the games and yearned for more such future opportunities.

Pupils showcased innovative English Language games they created and designed during recess and engaged visitors in fun and interesting ways.

Language Games Showcase

To encourage a wider exposure to thinking related-games, vendors were invited to set up stalls during recess time to introduce new and interesting thinking-related games to pupils. These games were well received by the pupils.

Mr Yap Kian Wee

Thinking Games Bazaar

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The Gold awardees are:

Peng Yanjia 5KTAG2Liau G Wayne 5K TAG4Chen Hong 5GTAG4Tee Hao Wen 5GTAG2Huang Xuan Ming 5KTAG4Daryl Seow 5J TAG1Goh Xue Zhe 5EBryan Low Wei Sheng 5E

Young Whizzes Challenge 2010

The ACJC Science and Mathematics Council organized the Young Whizzes Challenge 2010 in July. It was a half-day science quiz with the objective of opening the minds of students to look at science with a different perspective and to help them realize that there is more to science than what they learn within the classroom. Three teams of four students each represented Nan Hua. Our winners are:

The Bronze awardees are:

Pek Xuan Ming 5JTAG3Nigel Tan Wen Jie 5JTAG3Tan Wei Jun 5GTAG3Tan Te Juan 5KTAG4Liew Jwo Young 5JTAG3Ong Yinn Ray 5GTAG3Hu Heng Xuan William 5KTAG4Woo Seung Hoon 5KTAG4

Silver awardees:

Cerise Lim Yin Xin 5GTAG3Chang Si Yuan 5JTAG3Hu Hueng Xuan William 5KTAG4Wang Tian Cheng 5KTAG4

Bronze awardees:

Yoke Kai Xin 5JTAG1Goh Hong Pei 5JTAG3

Science Competition Achievements 2010

Science CompetitionACJC Summer Camp 2010

It was a whole day camp cum competition organized by ACJC in May 2010. It consisted of a series of competitive experiential activities such as the Amazing Race, Survival Tele-match and Outdoor Labs, which involved the application of scientific and mathematical concepts. The camp aimed to ignite the passion for science and develop leadership skills and team spirit among the participants. Two teams represented Nan Hua and did our school proud by clinching the Gold and Bronze awards for various segments in the competition.

Certificate of Merit awardees:

Peh Chong Hern 5KTAG2Lin Fang Yi 5GTAG2Quek Sze Long 5JTAG3Vivian Leong Li Jing 5KTAG4Tan Te Juan 5KTAG4

Raffles Mathematics and Science Olympiad (RMSO)The RMSO was jointly organized by Raffles Institution and Raffles Girls’ Secondary School to develop mathematical and scientific attitudes, skills and values in our pupils, namely, creative and critical thinking, integrity and objectivity. The participants went through two rounds of competition and two of our pupils did our school proud by clinching the Silver award for Science. They are Goh Hong Pei (5JTAG3) and Bi Jiaming (5GTAG2).

Our pupils, Chong Min Er Mindy (5GTAG3) and Goh Hong Pei (5JTAG3), also emerged as one of the top 15 girls and top 15 boys respectively in the Preliminary Round.

This year our pupils participated in various Science Competitions. They demonstrated great enthusiasm and put forth their best. The school is proud of their achievements. Here are some highlights of the events:

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The SPSO was organized by NUS High to generate greater interest in Biology, Chemistry and Physics among primary school students. In addition to cultivating enthusiasm and instilling a passion for Science, the competition also aims to provide an avenue to showcase students’ abilities in the subject and nurture talents in Science.

In July, five students from each participating school took part in the Theory round and Practical round. Ong Yan Chun of 5KTAG4 did our school proud by clinching the Gold Award in the Individual Category and the Best Practical (Individual) Award.

Science Competition Achievements 2010

Achievements 2010

FalconJeff Thng Wen Han 4ABryan Chua Yuan Da 4ASoh Jing Rong 5E

NakamuraChan Yong Jie 5KTAG2Bi Jia Ming 5GTAG2Elson Kee 5KTAG3

SFX3Gabriel Ong Xianwei 5EChristopher Ong 2A

Singapore Amazing Flying Machine Competition 2010

The Singapore Amazing Flying Machines Competition (SAFMC) is an annual competition organized by DSO National Laboratories and Science Centre Singapore where teams are to design, build and fly their flying machines to overcome different challenges for different categories of the SAFMC events. Their flying machines will compete with one another during the challenge week.

The final challenge of the above competition was held on 12 March 2010. Our school sent four teams – ‘The Wright Brothers’, ‘Falcon’, ‘Nakamura’ and ‘SFX1’ – to participate in the Paper Plane Category where the teams were tasked to fold 3 different paper planes to achieve the longest flight endurance, perform loops and demonstrate flight precision.

‘The Wright Brothers’ put up an impressive presentation on their flying machines design and their learning journey in this competition to a panel of judges. The team won the Gold Award for Presentation and achieved the Certificate of Excellence. ‘Falcon’ was awarded the Certificate of Merit.

We are very proud of the pupils who have taken part and would like to thank all parents involved for their time and care devoted to these pupils during this learning journey.

Singapore Primary Science Olympiad (SPSO) 2010

Mrs Jarina Peer, Mrs Ng Peng Huat

Sony Creative Science Award 2010

Our school took part in the Sony Creative Science Award (SCSA) 2010 which was organized by the Sony group of companies in Singapore in partnership with Science Centre Singapore. The Sony Creative Science Award is an annual toy competition where primary school pupils compete to create unique, innovative toys that demonstrate scientific principles.

Estelle Lim from 4C did the school proud by winning a Commendation Award for participating in the WhizKid Award category with the theme “I Can Dance”. Estelle’s “Spinning Doll” creation was based on the scientific principle of wheel and axle, using recycled materials namely plastic

bottle, a cane, fishing net and a chopstick. Her creative idea captured the judges’ attention and won her a Commendation Award.

The ‘Spinning Doll’ created by Estelle Lim (4C)

‘The Wright Brothers’ (left to right: Tee Hao Wen, Ricardo Foo and Rachele Foo) with the vice-principal, Mrs Juliana Ng

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Mathematical Olympiad

2010 Asia Pacific Mathematical

Olympiad for Primary Schools

This has been a fruitful year for Nan Hua Primary School in Mathematical Olympiad Competitions be it zonal or international. Our students gave it their best and the school is proud of the achievements they have garnered. Here are some highlights of the events in which our students have done us proud.

Singapore Mathematical OlympiadCongratulations to 40 of our students who received Platinum, Gold, Sliver and Bronze awards at the Singapore Mathematical Olympiad organized by Hwa Chong Institution.

Liu Yi Jia and Jacus Pek Le Xuan did our school proud by winning the Gold Medallions at the 2010 Asia Pacific Mathematical Olympiad for Primary Schools (APMOPS).

Mathematical Olympiad Achievements 2010

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Achievements 2010

National Mathematical Olympiad of Singapore 2010

Among the top 30 students in the Individual Category, three of our students took the top spots – Zhang Guang Xuan (6th position), Zhang Yu Feng (10th position), Doe Min Jun (28th position). In addition, 43 of our Primary 4 and Primary 5 students garnered Gold, Silver or Bronze awards at the same prestigious competition.

In the annual competition organized by NUS High School of Mathematics and Science, Nan Hua Primary’s team comprising Zhang Guan Xuan, Zhang Yu Feng, Doe Min Jun and Woo Seung Hoon came in third.

On 3 July 2010, Liu Yi Jia, Tay Wei Jie, Chew Cheng Yu and Low Hui Ling represented Nan Hua Primary School at the annual River Valley High Mathematics Challenge. They came in second in the team award. Wei Jie received a Bronze Award and Yi Jia took the top prize in the Individual Performance Category.

River Valley High Mathematics

Challenge 2010

West Zone Mathematical Olympiad

Talent Quest 2010Abraham Sui Yihao, Tan Yan Quan, Jacus Pek, Liu Shuyang and Low Hui Ling formed the team that represented Nan Hua Primary in the Mathematical Olympiad Talent Quest 2010 for Primary Schools on 21 May 2010. They did us proud and the team emerged top among the participating schools. Jacus and Yuan Quan took the 2nd place and 4th place in the Individual Gold Category respectively.

Sudoku CompetitionJacus Pek is the Sudoku Champion.

Mathematical Olympiad Achievements 2010

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诗歌朗诵比赛 / Singapore-Malaysia Schools Bilingual Olympiad (SMBO) 2010

为了配合《诗路》诗集的出版发行，我校华文部组织了全校范围内的诗歌朗诵比赛。比赛参与面广，通过各年级比赛到全校比赛，层层选拔出优秀选手。通过这样有梯度的选拔，给同学们提供了能充分锻炼自己的舞台。全校各年级学生踊跃参加、充分准备，并在南华小学以“朗朗中秋夜，悠悠南华情”为主题的中秋晚会上进行了总决赛。学生们向校董、校长、家长、老师们展现出了学习古诗的热情与成果。成绩并不是全部，更多的是比赛给我们带来的那份感动。小选手们表演得十分投入，他们的表情或幸福、或激昂、或柔情、或愤怒。看到同学们在台上富有激情的朗诵，让我们不禁为之动容。低年级的学生天真可爱，高年级的同学成熟稳重，充分展现了南华学子们的风采。

刘建国老师

诗歌朗诵比赛

Ten pupils from the Bilingual Elective Programme participated in the annual Singapore-Malaysia Schools Bilingual Olympiad (SMBO) 2010. There were close to 500 participants from Singapore and Malaysia and four of our pupils emerged top 30 in the preliminary round. They are Emily Zhao (5K), Wen Yu Hang (6J), Wu You (6J) and Ooi Shu Min (6K). The team made it to the finals and they came in 1st runners-up.

Miss Frances Wong

Singapore-Malaysia Schools Bilingual Olympiad (SMBO) 2010

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筹备第三届全国双人协作作文比赛的心路历程 / 教学技能之多媒体课件比赛

今年初部门会议时，当我得知由我负责今年的全国双人协作作文比赛的事宜，心里立刻充满了压力。我真的很担心万一做不好该怎么办? 看到我压力重重的样子，彩婷叫我别担心，找人帮忙一定没问题的。当下我就找了几位满不错的同事帮我一起处理比赛的事情。幸亏有秀萍、伟毅和颖如给予我的大力支持，我才能一步一步地把事情做好。同时，之前负责过比赛的启伦和淑婷也给了我不少意见和指导，让我少走了许多冤枉路，节省了不少时间。 如果没有负责这次的比赛，我绝不知道邀请裁判，联络各个学校的负责老师等杂事是多么地耗时耗力。在准备的过程中，我也深深地体会到团体合作的重要性。正所谓众人拾柴火焰高！只要大家能一起配合，肯定能顺利地完成任务。为了能取得成功，同事们都在默默地付出，无论从题目的设计、比赛的筹备，甚至比赛当天食物的准备，老师们去哪里休息这样细节的问题大家都进行了反复的商量。最终，我们的比赛一致受到了全体参与师生的称赞。 感谢彩婷给我这个机会去尝试我不曾接触过的事物。原来很多事情得试过、做过才能明白个中感受，这次活动让我更了解自己，相信以后我会做得 更好。 韩美云老师

筹备第三届全国双人协作作文比赛的心路历程

教学技能之多媒体课件比赛

双人协作作文比赛

张筠平校长颁发纪念品给颁奖嘉宾暨比赛评判——新加坡华文教研中心副院长陈志锐博士

教师不只是站在讲台上讲课，设计教学课件已成为现代教师的必备基本功。由南华小学主办的全国小学华文教师课件制作比赛历时半年终于落幕。这次比赛，共吸引了三十多所学校一百多位老师参加。这些老师有的以个人名义参赛，有的组成两人到四人的小组参赛，交来大约五十个课件。 这场比赛真是龙争虎斗，比赛过程紧张而有序，老师们的设计各有千秋。其中金奖得主菩提学校王丽蓉老师与老师们分享了她制作的四年级高级华文课文《肥皂泡》的课件和制作心得。在分享中，王老师详细介绍了课件的制作和使用方法，王老师还介绍了她是如何在教学中利用课件激发学生的学习兴趣，从而达到提高学生华文水平的目的，使与会老师收获颇丰。 课件制作比赛圆满结束了。教育部课程规划与发展司希望老师们能借这个平台，在未来的日子里，邀请更多老师与各校交流，并且分享他们在教学中所累积的经验和成果。 林明慧老师

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Destination Imagination 2010Global Finals - USA

“There we were, on the morning of 24 May, in the airport. At 5 am, waiting to board a plane that would take us to the Destination Imagination (DI) Global Finals in USA, Tennessee, Knoxville. We felt very encouraged to see our principal, Mrs Neo, who had turned up at the airport to send us off.”

“When the day of our Instant Challenge arrived, we felt nervous but excited. There was this thing called the ‘TA-DA’, where we needed to perform something after our challenge... The name of the challenge was ‘Field of Fans’. We had to make a simple device to transport some materials to a box that was surrounded by fans. We really gave everyone a surprise when we performed our TA-DA. It was so much fun!”

“Finally, it was time for our Main Challenge. We took a deep breath and ran up to the stage to start our performance. The performance turned out better than expected and we were elated as we had a big burden off our hearts. The judges themselves had also seemed to have enjoyed the performance.”

“This trip was truly very meaningful and enjoyable. We indeed had a lot of fun in America!”

Team DINOMITE(Members: Germaine Chua 5KTAG2, Gracelyn Tan 5KTAG2,

Ngai Hei Yee 5KTAG2, Ricardo Foo 5GTAG1, Shaun Ng 5KTAG2, Colin Siow 5KTAG2, Soong Zhuo Qi 5KTAG4.

The team was led by their team manager, Mdm May Lee)

TAG (Talented & Gifted) Programme - Event Highlights

TAG (Talented & Gifted) Programme – Event Highlights

Language Games Competition

On 1 June 2010, Mrs Finella Goh led a group of boys to the Language Arts Festival organised by the Gifted Education Branch. The boys were awarded Certificates of Distinction for the language games they created, which were among the top 15 entries.

From Left to Right: Yap Kang Zheng (4TAG4), Joshua Sim Hua En (4TAG4), Malcolm Lim (4TAG4) & Matthew Wong Chun Kit (4TAG4).

高才组小学四年级诗歌朗诵比赛 今年七月八日，我校小四生代表学校参加高才组小学四年级诗歌朗诵比赛，并且进入了前三名。参赛者来自4G和4H班，他们是巫佳蓉、符睿芝、蔡怡 、佘 恺、陈良恩、陈思安、黄子玲、魏雨潼、王思惟、王劭 、李子斌、王志鸿、张纬恒、韩若彬、鄢仁宇、陈志宏、叶晨浩、符家恺。这次的诗歌朗诵比赛让学生有机会和其他八所小学的学生进行交流，并且激发他们对学习华文的兴趣。

Dunman High School General Knowledge QuizOn 2 July 2010, Mrs Ivy Leow led four of our P6 TAG pupils to take part in the General Knowledge Quiz, which was organised by Dunman High School. The team did our school proud by clinching the Champions Trophy. The champion team members are Dominik Tan Jia Zhi (6TAG4), Jacus Pek Le Xuan (6TAG4), Nah Sze Perng (6TAG3) and Tay Wei Jie (6TAG4). Here’s what they have to say about the experience:“The competition was an enriching experience. All of us certainly benefited from it. There was great team spirit and with our cooperation, we managed to emerge as champions. Yay!”

Dominik Tan Jia Zhi, on behalf of the Team

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Looking at my friends’ photos that were taken during the learning journey “Innovation Starts With Me”, it dawned upon me that we had loads of fun on that day despite the uncertainty of the day’s events. We were only advised to “bring a small bag”, “dress comfortably and wear comfortable walking shoes”, and to turn up with an open mind. The feeling of fear and uncertainty definitely gripped me when I boarded the bus and headed to our first stop.

We arrived at our first stop at SAFRA Mount Faber’s

Ya Kun Kaya Toast. A mixture of slightly burnt toast, the sweetness of Kaya spreads, saltiness of the butter and the lingering aroma of coffee beans and tea leaves greeted us as we entered the café. We bonded over the toast, coffee and tea and some over half boiled eggs exchanging tidbits of information on how our June holidays had been. We were then introduced to Ya Kun’s Executive Chairman, Mr Adrin Loi. Mr Loi gave us an overview of the company and the changes it had undergone over the years – from their humble beginning at Telok Ayer Street to their present reputable status in the region. After attending this breakfast meeting with Mr Loi, I now have a better

understanding of Ya Kun Kaya Toast, including how the company’s transformation has been made possible through constant innovation and changes.

The feeling of uncertainty had eased but not entirely because I still had no idea where we were heading to next. Looking out of the bus’ windows, the rolling scene of the Central Express Way gave me a rough idea that we were heading somewhere to the north. We did end up in the north and it was a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) academy, Science Arts.

decisions made will perhaps change a certain course but it may be a blessing in disguise. We actually heard that some colleagues did manage to have fun at USS though “mission was aborted”. That taught me that patience and resilience are keys to success. Memories of this learning journey will be etched in my mind for long time to come.

Miss Edwina Lim

“Innovation Starts With Me”Teachers’ Learning Journey, 23 June 2010

After being ushered into the conference room, we were introduced to the personnel involved in Science Arts. We learnt that, like Ya Kun Kaya Toast, Science Arts has also evolved in many ways over the years through changes and innovations. From a company that catered solely to the Chinese population, some of Science Arts’ products are now Halal-certified and Muslims are also able to consume these TCM products.

Armed with a goody bag from Science Arts, we then headed to our third venue still guessing where it could be. The bus drivers eventually dropped all of us at Resorts World Sentosa. It gave us the idea that we

were going to have an excursion in Sentosa. Lunch at Arches, Sentosa filled our hungry stomachs and a good surprise came just before lunch ended – we were to visit Universal Studios Singapore (USS)! However, there was a sudden downpour and our mission to USS had to be aborted. We reluctantly left Sentosa feeling sad and disappointed though we knew we had an open ticket and could return on a sunny day.

As I reflect and look at the photos, this Learning Journey was a fruitful one. I learnt that change is constant and

TAG (Talented & Gifted) Programme - Event Highlights

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Teachers’ Learning Journey, 23 June 2010

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The Forum Theatre Experience

Sleepy & weakLazy legs

Expecting the mundaneNeed for coffee

Surprised by the venueAmazed by the acting

A one word summary ...Awesome!

Mdm Shadidah Mokhtar

2010年9月6日至8日，南华小学的全体教师在校长张筠平校长的带领下来到了位于马林百列路附近的 The Necessary Stage 剧社，分三批分别进行了为期一天的戏剧教学学习活动。 带着一份神秘，带着一份憧憬，带着一份向往，当老师们到达 The Necessary Stage 剧社时，看到那么多的音箱及周围的环境，敏感的人立刻猜出了来到的是什么地方。因为在这个学习之旅开始之前，校长对这个学习之旅严格保密，所以给这次的学习之旅蒙上了一层神秘的面纱。

Teachers’ Learning Journeys

Teachers’ Learning Journeys - The Forum Theatre

“戏剧教学”——为教学插上腾飞的翅膀

——戏剧教学学习之旅侧记

参加学习的卢素贤老师说:“这是一个很好的学习机会，让我们通过戏剧，来进行NANO，孩子们也能通过戏剧表演，较大胆地抒发情感和想法，我愿意在NANO中尝试。” 参加学习的叶建伟老师说:“这次活动生动有趣，有新鲜感。可以激发学生的学习兴趣，多了一种教学方式。” 参加学习的谢维老师说:“戏剧教学，生动，形象。教师可以在今后的教学中，把深奥的东西，通过戏剧形式深入浅出地表现出来，让学生获益!” 关忠慧老师

The Necessary Stage 剧社的艺术总监 Alvin Tan 以娴熟的戏剧理论和技巧通过热身活动，如：握手和“吵架”等，让大家很快进入了角色；通过传授“火辣”(SPICE)的戏剧技巧，如“塑像”、“针毡”和“良心巷子”，让大家很快忘记了自己的身份，投身于戏剧表演中，老师们演得惟妙惟肖、活龙活现：有的演“泼妇”，有的演“阿妈”，有的演“长舌妇”，更有位男老师反串，演起了对爱情忠贞不渝的“大肚婆”，让大家捧腹大笑，把表演推向了高潮。

- The Forum Theatre

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Teachers’ Learning Journeys 6-8 September 2010

Activities galore!

What started off as a usual leisurely day turned out to be one of the most memorable fun-filled one for us. The air was filled with peals of laughter and squeals of delight when we accomplished our mission. It really brought out the ‘child-like’ behaviours in us. We also found out that some teachers have real acting talent! There was never an idle moment; it was ‘GO’ the moment we started.

It all started with an ingenious idea by our principal as a learning journey was planned during the September holidays. Everything was wrapped in secrecy – no one knew what was in store for us except for the working committee so there was an air of expectancy when we arrived at the Marine Parade Community Club. A shroud of mystery surrounded us.

I was pleasantly surprised when we were ushered into a big spacious room located at the basement of the community club where we were housed for the next few hours. There, lessons were brought alive through the use of all senses, calling on total participation and involvement from one and all.

We participated in activities like walking to our chosen destinations with eyes closed, looking for our partners based on sound and our sense of direction (eyes still closed) and imitating mirror-like positions – there was never a dull moment! In one heart-popping activity, I partnered the principal!

Acting talent was brought to the fore when different groups were involved in presenting problems, arguing over them and then coming to a resolution later. Endearing

issues close to the heart were acted out, namely “Tattooed Eyebrows”, “Road Rage”, “Queuing“ and “Mooncake Cheating”. We had a roaring good time, breaking into hilarious raucous laughter, lapping up the excitement and enjoying the spontaneous reaction to each acting episode. It ripped our sides!

The big question – why were we introduced to such activities?

NANO, of course!

These activities can be used for our NANO lessons – a deviation from the usual oral communication that we use, thus creating a platform where pupils can showcase their talent and channel their energy to enhance their NANO lessons.

We left the venue, still reeling and senses–tingling from the acting episodes that provided talking topics in the staff rooms days after.

Mrs Ng Peng Huat

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Racial Harmony Day

Overcoming Obstacles, Keeping in Touch – Nan Hua Primary’s predominantly Chinese pupils finally met their pen pals of another ethnicity after communicating via handwritten mails over the past seven months. Through a concerted effort, we can and will be able to strengthen the ethnic fabric that ties us together as one Singapore.

Fried Rice Paradise, the Musical

Bringing People Together – Will this musical be one of the small stepping stones that bring our people together? Indeed, it brought teachers and pupils of Nan Hua Primary one step closer as each pupil was under the care of one teacher.

The show ..taught us about [our] past and the Social Studies concept of change. For example, in the past, there were not many Karaoke shops.

Lee Si Nong 4TAG3

I learnt that we should persevere in whatever we do like the main character, Bee Lian. She tried many times to save her dad’s coffee shop despite many failures.

Ng Shu Hui 4TAG4

A theatre experience – Nan Hua Pupils experienced another form of artistic appreciation other than their usual movie theatre experience. Pupils learnt the basic etiquette of being an appreciative audience in a theatre simply because the atmosphere demands that they behave. The environment does have a strong influence on our behaviour!

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One of the greatest birthday parties I’ve ever attended JHaving everyone dressed in red creates a strong sense of belonging and unity. Singapore has come so far together and this is the time to celebrate as one people, one nation and one Singapore!

Mrs Tan Siew Hong (NE Coordinator)

I haven’t had so much fun for a long time! This is the best National Day Parade (NDP) I ever had.

Chan Yongjie 5K (NE Ambassador)

Parents: A Vital Element in our Community – Behind the sumptuous food, games galore and inter-ethnic interactions are our dedicated parents. With their support, teachers and pupils were able to experience Racial Harmony Day and appreciate one another’s role in this community that we have just created together.

“My experience as an assistant National Education coordinator this year has taught me that through interactions amidst adversity, bonds are further strengthened and mutual understandings consolidated. Coupled with a common goal, people put aside their differences to realise their dreams.”

Mr Lim Teck Huat

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Live Our Dreams, Fly Our Flags!National Day Celebration 2010The Nan Hua Family came together to celebrate Singapore’s 45th birthday on 6 August.

Excitement, ecstasy and the spirit of patriotism filled the air as the school started the first part of the celebration, which included the marching in of our National Flag, the reading of the National Day message by the principal and the singing of national and community songs.

The second part of the joyous celebration saw different levels carrying out their special programmes and activities - Lower Primary Sports (P1 & P2), “Live Our Dreams, Fly Our Flag” Art Competition (P3), and P5 & P6 Singing Competition (with a P4-6 audience).

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One of the Top-Three puppets – the creation of 3B, Group 6 (with members: Daniel Cheong, Lim Xin Shu, Nicholas Faith Leong, Galbraith Cheng, Junichiro Pay, Courtney Mae Lim and Yik Wan Ting)

Primary 3 Puppet-Making CompetitionAs part of this year’s National Day celebration, the whole primary three level of our school had a puppet-making contest on 6 August.

Personally, I think the most memorable part of the contest was when we made a big mistake while doing the puppet’s pants but everyone stayed calm and figured a way out to rectify it. As a group, things got going only when we stopped doing separate things individually and decided to work together as a team to get things done quickly.

I was quite worried at the beginning because things were not going too smoothly and time was not slowing down

to wait for us. The pressure was even greater when we realized that the other teams were ahead of us. Luckily, we had just enough time after everything was done to add on the finishing touches.

In the end, everyone, including myself, learned a valuable lesson about teamwork and co-operation. And, who knew that our group (Group 6) would get Top Three in the puppet-making contest? I guess our hard work did pay off after all. We were also grateful to the contest judges and art teachers for their efforts and hard work.

Courtney Mae Lim 3B

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Primary 5 & 6 Singing Competition

Solo Singing Competition

The following pupils wowed the audience and won the hearts of the judges:

Tricia Teo (6D) - 1st Prize WinnerWaynie Lee (5C) - 2nd Prize WinnerMichelle Tan (6F) - 3rd Prize WinnerKoh Deng Hui (6D) - 4th Prize Winner

The following pupils received Consolation Prizes:

Ngai Hei Yee (5K)Amanda Tan (5K)Clement Neo (5K)Germaine Chua (5K)Charmaine Chong (5D)Jasmine Tan (6D)Joel Koh (6F)Natasha Oh (6E)

Group Singing Competition

The winners of the group category are:

Lim Sheng Wei (6J)Yeo Qianyu Justin (6J)Chung Ray Ern (6J)Liu Tian Yi (6J)

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On 31st August 2010 morning, Nan Hua pupils streamed into the school in high-spirits, eagerly looking forward to this year’s Teachers’ Day Celebration. With joy and thanksgiving in our hearts, we looked forward to showing our appreciations and love to our mentors, our beacons, our shepherds, our guiding lights – our teachers.

At 11am sharp, the long-awaited celebration began. All the pupils gathered swiftly and quietly in the school hall. The emcees for that day were Auntie Grace from Parents Connect and Wen Yuhang from Class 6J Tag2.

Following the announcement by the emcees on the arrival of the teachers, the Head Prefect, Edmund Loh and the Assistant Head Prefect, Zhang Pei Ting, escorted the teachers through the hall and up onto the stage. Instantly, deafening cheers and claps erupted in the school hall when students saw their teachers walking down the hall.

Mrs Kheng Mui Yee then led all the teachers in the Teacher’s Pledge. After the teachers had recited the Teacher’s Pledge, our principal, Mrs Neo, read out the Teacher’s Day Message and shared with us a story. At the end of the principal’s speech, Pei Ting and Edmund read out the tributes to the teachers in Mandarin and English respectively. We thanked the teachers for all the hard work that they had invested in the pupils.

Next on stage, we saw the first and second place winners from the Solo category of the Singing Competition held during the National Day Celebration performing their winning pieces. First place winner, Tricia Teo of 6D, sang “Take a Bow” and second place winner, Waynie Lee of 5C, sang “我爱芭蕾”. In addition, Jerica Fung of 5D performed a Guzheng solo recital of “雪山春晓”.

Our favourite performance was up next. It was a song and dance item by the first place winner from the Group category of the Singing Competition held during the National Day Celebration. The group comprised Justin

Yeo, Lim Sheng Wei, Chung Ray Ern and LiuTian Yi of 6J. We were treated to their marvelously entertaining performance of Justin Bieber’s famous piece ‘Eenie Meenie’.

Next, the 2010 Prefectorial Board EXCO members, together with Chang Yeng Mun (6G TAG3) and Foo Jun Kit (6K TAG4), recited two beautiful poems in English and Chinese. The poems were about our heartfelt appreciation for the teachers.

After that Justin Yeo and Liu Tian Yi led the whole school in singing the Teachers’ Day Song – ‘You Have Made A Difference’. All the pupils sang their hearts out joyfully

and loudly. The singing was accompanied by waving of the pupils’ many colourful paper hearts and stars with the “Happy Teachers’ Day” message on them. It was a brilliant and heart-warming sight indeed! Much like watching the fireworks display on National Day Celebration!

Last on the celebration list, the monitors of each class presented handmade flowers to their teachers! Edmund presented a bouquet of flowers to Mrs Neo.

One observation not to be missed was that the joyous occasion was also graced by loads of ex-Nan Hua pupils flooding in to see their former teachers, gleefully wishing them Happy Teacher’s Day. Compliments flowed and

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every teacher’s face spelled a proud and happy story!

This year’s Teachers’ Day Celebration had indeed been fruitful and successful. We are really grateful to all the teachers, parents and pupils who had helped in one way or another to put together this really memorable and splendid celebration.

Once again, to all the teachers –

HAPPY TEACHERS’ DAY!

Edmund Loh 6JTAG2 and Zhang Pei Ting 6KTAG2

小的时候，“老师”这个词可是比天还高，比地还大。多年前，当我还在南华小学当学生的时候，还没正式踏进校门，父母已嘱咐我到了学校学习，一定要听老师的话。幼小的心灵里，还未见到老师，已经对他们产生了崇高的敬意。见到老师，鞠躬行礼点头问安的习惯，到了我现在虽已过不惑之年，仍然未改。接下来在小学上课的日子里，一年接一年，遇到了一位又一位的好老师，真是人生之幸。 印象中最深刻的是杨缦绫老师，她刚好在我小四和小五那两年当我的班主任。她为人其实很严肃，但大部分的时候脾气还是很温和的。她讲课认真，我最喜欢她在课文之外，还加上许多课外知识。对我这个童年只在小坡马来街度过的井底蛙来说，她的课生动又有趣，内容丰富极了。那个年代，家里拥有电视机的人不多，更甭说电影、电脑和电玩了，所以她的课对我来说富有很大的吸引力。我对于第二次世界大战日本入侵新加坡的历史以及有关天主教教堂建筑风格和天主教礼拜仪式等的认知，最早都是从杨老师的课堂上听来的。杨老师当时一定没想到，多年后有一天我真的驻足在日本和意大利罗马时，心里对她发出的感激，是她的教导开阔了我的视野，让一个家境清贫的小

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女孩从小就对广大的世界产生了憧憬和梦想。 今年八月二十八日参加南华小学教师节晚宴，为了配合“上海滩之夜”的主题，教师们大多数都穿上中式服装，特别是女教师们，各式各款旗袍亮相，美不胜收，令人目不暇接。就连平时不刻意打扮的Mdm Lee 也花心思换上一袭旗袍，摇曳生姿的风采令我刮目相看。当晚勾起我许多美好的回忆，殊不知在我的小学和中学时代，真的有很多老师就是天天穿旗袍来学校的。只是布料颜色都偏素，如蓝、白、灰和青等等。一下看见老师们都身着旗袍，时光仿佛倒流到童年时代。其中有一些老师的服装和发型发饰，还很像我妈妈黑白结婚照片里的打扮呢。 从小就知道教师是人类灵魂的工程师，年事稍长后更了解此话绝无虚言。教师的责任是传道、授业、解惑，从我个人微薄的经验，好多位良师在我的生命中给我起了很大的影响，在我的成长历程中不停地以身作则和循循善诱。所以，我非常地尊敬所有真心爱孩子疼孩

子的老师们，是他们在教育的岗位上默默的耕耘，不求回报，培育了一代又一代的莘莘学子。我由衷地感谢他们!

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我们学校在九月十七日晚上举办了中秋晚会，目的是让同学们通过各种形式的活动，了解这个华族传统节日。 在前两天的小记者课上，我们听老师讲解了有关中秋节的来历的传说，也观看了“嫦娥奔月”的故事，知道中秋节是华人合家团圆，赏月抒情的传统节日，有许多庆祝的方式，我们都盼着这一天早日到来。 尽管脑子里想像了很多，但来到布置得花花绿绿的校园里，看到那么多精彩活动时，我还是感到大开眼界，兴奋极了。 学校的大操场搭起了大大的舞台，同学们正在表演精心准备的节目，无论是古筝表演，地方戏曲，还是华族舞蹈等节目，都深受大家的喜爱。我最喜欢的节目是群口讲故事《审石头》，台上五位男同学的表演逗得大家哈哈 大笑。 学校里的其他活动也非常有趣。有猜灯谜、书法展览、茶艺表演、月饼制作和品尝等。我真后悔不该在家里吃那么多食物，不然

是猜中一位历史人物，这个谜语很特别，只有一个字：聂。我想啊想，终于，我想到了以前读过的一篇写重耳流浪的故事，聂，不就是两个耳朵吗，不就是重耳吗？哈哈，你想到了吗? 学校五年级的同学还摆了游戏和售卖东西的摊位，他们所筹到的钱都会捐给学校帮助贫困家庭。我玩了一些游戏，虽然没有得奖，但是我还为我可以做善事而感到很开心。 我和同学们度过了一个美好的中秋节，希望明年的庆祝活动会办得更好。

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赏月品茶猜灯谜 流连忘返中秋夜

赏月品茶猜灯谜 流连忘返中秋夜

我可以在这里吃到更多美味的月饼。 茶艺表演吸引了很多人，大家都迫不及待地品尝那浓香的茶水。展示茶艺的老师是学校从外面请来的。我还是第一次知道泡茶有这么多的步骤，这么多的学问。 学校食堂里人山人海，挤得水泄不通。我好不容易挤到猜灯谜的摊位前，仔细地思考每一个题目。没想到，我居然猜中了那么多——九个！每猜中一个，老师就会敲响一次铜锣，同学们都向我投来羡慕的目光。我印象最深的

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I think that the celebrations in school were very fun and interesting. All of us enjoyed the class party and the concert put up by the teachers. I liked the class party best because we got to eat in class. I want to thank all the teachers and parent helpers for making this a memorable Children’s Day for all Nan Hua students.

Alethea Lee

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The concert in the hall was very exciting because all the music was very energetic, and the teachers played the songs that most of us know. At the class party, we could watch videos, play and talk with one another. I would like to thank the teachers for all their hard work in giving us such a memorable, exhilarating and wonderful Children’s Day! I hope Children’s Day would come again soon.

Jerina Low

Can you guess what our principal and teachers are

dressing up to be? Oh Yeah! We love class snack party!

All I want to be when I grow up is … a lovely Princess!

Don’t we look cool and smart in our police uniform?

We are treated to a super energetic dance performance by these super cool teachers.

The entertaining performance by the cast of “The Journey

West” makes us laugh…

Just look at how these pupils have really dressed up for the “When I grow up, I want to be…” contest. They have absolutely impressed us and the judges!

Our very own ABBA pop group singing the hit single “Super Trouper”.

How we love our very own Nan Hua Band! Encore all the way!

Another dance performance by our teachers… we are just so thrilled by the music and movements.

Reflections by Class 3C

I felt happy about the celebrations in school. My classmates and I enjoyed ourselves. It was very fun. I like the party because I received presents from my teachers and shared food with my best friends.

Winson Woon

The coolest performance was the one put up by our male Physical Education teachers. Mr Dylan played the piano, Mr Samuel the drums, Mr Thomas, Mr Aaron and Mr Faisal the guitars... This year’s Children’s Day celebrations were memorable. I am looking forward to next year’s celebrations!

Jonathan Choo

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凡是来南华小学进行文化 交流的外国贵宾，无不称赞我们的“文化交流小使者”宣传到位、讲解认真。这些小使者在每次外宾来访时，都会信心满满、流利自如地介绍我们的学校，回答外宾们的提问。他们充当着友好使者，架起了友谊的桥梁。从他们的举手投足、言谈话语中，流露出身为南华一份子的骄傲，流露出对南华悠久历史的怀想和对未来无尽的展望。 这个“文化交流小使者” 团队已经成立4年了，也已经更换了两批学生。今年担当此重任的是我校五年级的学生，

他们是来自5G班的俞嘉琪、钟敏儿、单欢祺、赵慎之、王颖瑞同学。 初始时，小使者们害羞胆怯、不敢面对来宾；而现在他们已变得灵活自如、谈笑风生了。他们在锻炼中逐渐成长起来，受到了来宾们的夸奖。来访的外国同仁常会说:“我们回去后，也要成立这样一支队伍，让孩子们在锻炼中成长”!

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让我们的孩子在锻炼中成长

马来西亚马六甲土生华人博物馆纪行

对于本地华文教师来讲，能够有机会了解土生华人文化，是一个难得的机会。 土生华人文化是东南亚文化相“融合”的独特产物，土生华人的语言、习俗、饮食都有鲜明的中国和马来特征。明朝时期，郑和

下南洋来到马六甲和汉丽宝公主下嫁时，带来的许多兵士就与当地马来人结婚，造就了独特的 娘惹文化。 我们这次马六甲之行最令人期待的就是参观土生华人博物馆。 博物馆原本就是现屋主先人居住的楼房。楼房的设计长而窄，是应当时的地方政府的

条例而建造的。一楼有两个客厅，外客厅是接待普通宾客所用，而主人家只会邀请家里的至亲好友到内客厅去。客厅后有个露天的厨房、提供食水的井和效仿西方的更衣室兼浴室。二楼就是一家大小的睡房。 听讲解员娓娓道来，不难发现土生华人大多都是富裕人家。无论是特地从国外引进的地砖瓷瓦、雕工精细的家具，还是富有东西方色彩的瓷器，都非常地讲究，在博物馆处处可见。从长达十二日的婚嫁习俗所穿的各式华贵礼服、手工精致的刺绣珠鞋、到各节日特用的餐具，无不凸显当时土生华人独有的文化特色。 这一行程真是收获丰富!

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Nan Hua Youth Games (Fitness Month)In line with the inaugural Youth Olympic Games held in Singapore, Nan Hua Primary School held her very own Nan Hua Youth Games during Fitness Month in August. The objective of the three-week event was to encourage pupils to take part in the activities with the Olympic Spirit and Values in mind – Friendship, Excellence and Respect. Each week, different sports and events were held at various venues during recess time for pupils of every level to enjoy.

To make the events more interesting and exciting, there was a special highlight in each week. During the volleyball week, Mdm Ong Chai Sen, Mdm May Lee, Mr Wong Lap Yin, Mr Aaron Aloysious and Mr Faizal demonstrated juggling of the volleyball in a group, much to the delight of the pupils. In the second week, our very own skipping master, Mr Ng Hian Eng, showed the pupils various tricks and moves that can be done with a skipping rope. Both pupils and teachers were in awe at the number of things that can be done with the humble skipping rope! During the final week, Mr Faizal showed his juggling skills

by kicking the soccer ball up in the air with various parts of his body such as his feet, thighs, head, chest and even shoulders! These highlights made the Fitness Month extra special as the pupils realized the hidden talents of our teachers.

When approached for comments, a P5 pupil mentioned that he enjoyed table tennis the most as he was able to play with his friends during almost every recess. He hopes that such activities can be conducted

more often in the future. He even hopes that pupils will be allowed to play table tennis at the indoor sports hall daily! Some pupils would like to see other sports made available, such as badminton, mini-tennis and mini-golf.

Despite facing manpower difficulty to manage the ‘high volume’ of pupils, our PE Department managed to rope in the help of parent volunteers from the ParentConnect group to monitor the pupils. These volunteers even conducted some of the activities! Without their help, all the events would not have been carried out so smoothly and efficiently.

To acknowledge our pupils who had done well in certain events, a ‘Hall of Fame’ can be found at the void deck where the top three pupils for each sport are mentioned by level and gender. This will enhance their sense of achievement and also allow other pupils to recognize the hidden talents of their peers. An online evaluation form has also been conducted to gather valuable feedback from pupils to improve on our next Fitness Month. We hope that this event has sparked an even richer play culture in Nan Hua Primary School.

Mr Mohamad Faizal Bin Mat Isa & Mr Wong Lap Yin

Fitness Month I/Cs, PE Department

Summary of Events

Level Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week (16 - 20 Aug) (23 - 27 Aug) (30 Aug - 3 Sep)

P1 Table Tennis Table Tennis Table Tennis

P2 & Volleyball & Skipping & Soccer

P3 P4 Table Tennis, Table Tennis, Table Tennis, P5 Volleyball & Skipping Soccer & Standing & Sit-Ups Inclined Flexed-P6 Broad Jump Arm Hang (IFAH)

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On 17 August, I went to watch the YOG Track and Field events at Bishan Stadium. When my schoolmates and I reached the stadium, the athletes were preparing themselves for their events. They stretched and prepared their minds. When they ran, they did all their best and strived to be the first.

At the end of an event, the runners would congratulate the winners and made friends with them. From their actions, I learnt the values of friendship and respect.

The athletes also displayed a good example of sportsmanship. Those who had not won would shake hands with the other participants and not behave like bad losers. I also realized that although the athletes might not be born to be very fast, they would put their whole heart and soul into what they were doing and were determined not to be easily distracted.

I had truly learnt a lot about the values of sportsmanship and the YOG. It was a fun and exciting day for me.

Rachele Foo 4GTAG1

YOG 2010 Experience

Track & Field Spectatorship

Taekwondo Spectatorship

I was very happy and excited when I was selected as one of the 16 lucky students to watch the YOG Taekwondo event. Although Taekwondo is not a sport that I am involved in, I wanted to see what the sport is all about in terms of its rules, intensity and atmosphere. It was interesting to know that Taekwondo is a Korean martial art and also the national sport of South Korea.

Upon reaching the venue, we were seated high up in the gallery where the view was quite clear. We were cheering at every good kick or punch that was delivered. I was very honoured to witness our very own Singapore athlete Nurul Safinas Abdul Rahman in action. The 17-year-old from Republic Polytechnic secured a bronze medal for Singapore when she took down Kaburee Ioane of Kiribati 9-0 in the quarter-finals.

At the end of the day, I went back to school with a smile on my face, feeling satisfied with and enriched by my experience, but sad too as I wanted to witness more action. Each of us received a beautiful limited edition of YOG EZ-link card that can be kept as a souvenir or even used for daily travel. It is fantastic! I hope when I grow up, I can take part in the Youth Olympic Games.

Issac Yeo Kai Wen 4KTAG2

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Badminton Spectatorship

Our Primary three to five pupils, accompanied by their teachers (Mr Dylan Chua, Ms Sanisa Sapari and Mr Aaron Aloysius), watched a game of Badminton at Kallang Stadium on 16 August.

There goes Mr Dylan answering queries from our most anxious pupil-supporters. Mr Aaron, himself, is a portrait of anticipation. Perfect!

Minutes away from the game. All excitedly marching to Kallang Stadium.

At the security check; a first time for our pupils. Look at those curious faces.

Long Live the YOG 2010 spirit!

10 years from now, you will see me there, playing for Singapore. Go Team Singapore!

YOG 2010 Experience

YOG 2010 Experience

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(Left to Right) Samuel Lim Yong Peng, who will study Business in University of Pennsylvania, USA; Zhang Yitao, who will study Economics & Engineering in Stanford University, USA; Tay Jian Hua, who will study Economics in University College London, UK; Pang Khang Wen, who is also an ex-Nan Hua pupil and is now pursuing Medicine in National University of Singapore

Special Tributes to Our Teachers

Special Tributes to Our Teachers

“我十分感激南华小学的老师们：在我就读南华小学的六年当中，老师们都十分关心我们，在教授知识时也不忘教导我们做人的道理。这可能对其他人不算什么，可是这些道理对我却是十分珍贵的。老师们的金玉良言让我获益不浅、那些忠告将会时时陪伴着我，提醒我如何处世做人。老师们热爱他们的工作，总是想着怎么更好地教导我们。没有校长和老师们的循循善诱，我们就没有今天骄人的成绩。 我是怎么样搞好双语呢？第一、要有好的学习环境——南华

小学是提供学习双语最好的地方，要好好珍惜。第二、每天都要尽量做到：多听、多读、多讲、多写、多问。第三、需要经常复习老师所给的好词好句和笔记，尽量学以致用。 学弟和学妹们，希望你们好好听取老师们的教诲，好好珍惜在南华的学习时光。”

Tay Min Yi (郑敏仪)

Tay Min Yi, our ex-pupil from the 2009 Primary six batch, has been awarded the 2010 PM Book Prize (PSLE). She is now studying in Raffles Girls’ Secondary School.

Min Yi (left) together with a fellow recipient, Soh Yu Ting (ex-Nan Hua pupil from the 2009 P6 batch), at the 2010 Special Awards Presentation Ceremony held on 19 August

“My heartfelt appreciation goes out to the school and all my teachers here. To all my teachers, you have been inspirational figures to me, each and every one of you and I thank you for imparting your knowledge, wisdom and values! Words can hardly describe my gratitude for you and I just want to say – it has been an enlightening, enriching and exciting six years in Nan Hua Primary for me because of you!

And to all my juniors at Nan Hua Primary, my advice to you is to dream big and explore your interests as far as possible. Post-primary education will be an exciting stage of your lives – seize the opportunities available to enrich yourselves, to equip with the knowledge as well as the life skills to succeed in your endeavours. Use the myriad experiences you will gain in due time to gain clarity for yourself in terms of your goals and ambitions, and strive towards them with verve and vigour.”

Tay Jian Hua (郑健华)

Three students from the 2003 Primary Six batch received the prestigious 2010 Public Service Commission (PSC) Scholarships on 24 July.

The trio are:

Mr Tay Jian Hua, recipient of 2010 Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Scholarship (SAFOS); Mr Zhang Yitao, recipient of 2010 Singapore Police Force Overseas Scholarship (SPFOS); and Mr Samuel Lim Yong Peng, recipient of 2010 Overseas Merit Scholarship (OMS).

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STAFF matters

(Front to Back) Miss Amy Goh Geok Ai (Teacher), Miss Jerilynn Eio Jiayan (Teacher), Miss Lim Lin (Teacher), Mr Aaron Aloysious (Teacher), Mr Liu Jianguo (Teacher)

A warm welcome to all our new staff! You are now a part of the big Nan Hua Family!

(Back: left to right) Miss Tham Yue Hao (Teacher), Miss Cheang Hui Ying, Stephanie (Allied Educator, Teaching & Learning), Miss Huang Wei (Teacher)

(Front: left to right) Miss Nur Farhana Binte Zainal Abidin (Allied Educator, Teaching & Learning), Mdm Foo Wee Fong (Corporate Support Officer), Miss Chung Wei-Shan (Teacher)

STAFF matters

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Teachers’ Learning Journey - “Innovation Starts With M

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Racial H

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West Z

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P5 National E

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“Shanghai Night” - Teachers’ D

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赏月

品茶

猜灯

谜 流

连忘

返中

秋夜

Nan H

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“Fitness Month” - N

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ames

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Teachers’ Learning Journeys - The Forum

Theatre

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Destination Im

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