Term 3 Week 3 Reflections

Dear Cyber Kids,

Have you ever feel uncomfortable, weird, scared, confused or guilty about the content you see online?

Here’s my story…Many years ago, when I was surfing the Internet for information on my project, I chanced upon a website with the following caption. - “LOSE WEIGHT FAST- 10 KILOGRAMS in 3 DAYS.” The website provided 10 easy steps for ladies like me to lose weight. Though I found it a little unbelievable, I was tempted to give it a try. Just when I was engrossed in reading and understanding how to go around losing weight in the fastest way, my mother came into my room. She saw the content on the website and asked, “You are not going to follow the steps, aren’t you? How can you go without food for so many days? Is that the right way to lose weight?” I came to realize that I might even cause harm to myself. I have learnt that in order to lose weight, it is important to have a balanced diet and exercise regularly. What about you?

1) Have you ever seen anything online that made you afraid, uncomfortable or feel excited and yet guilty because you sensed that it was wrong?

2) How would you discern if the content on the Internet is inappropriate?

3) What should you do when the content on the Internet is inappropriate?

I hope to read your responses soon.

Mdm Kaur

Term 2 Week 9 Reflections

Dear 3.1 pupils,

Your exams are finally over! You must have received your marks for SA1 by now. How did you fare in your exams? Are you happy with your grades or do you think you could have done better? Tell me about :

1) How you prepared for your exams?
2) How you felt during the exam period?
3) How you feel about your results?
4) What you plan to do to achieve better results in your weaker subjects?

Write to me. I want to hear from you as soon as possible.

From,
Mdm Kaur

Term 2 Week 6 Reflections

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. Is it important for people to be kind? Why?

2. How can people show their kindness?

3. Could you describe an act of kindness which you have done?

4. How did you feel after doing that act of kindness?

5. What other act/s of kindness would you like to do either in school, at home or in the community?

I look forward to your entries!

Mdm Kaur

Term 2 Week 5 Reflection

Dear 3.1 pupils,

Do you know that 22nd April is Earth Day? So what is Earth Day? If you want to know more, go to these links
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?


Looking forward to your entries,

Mdm Kaur

Term 2 Week 3 Reflection

Hi everyone!

We went on our Social Studies Learning Journey to the goat farm, aeroponics farm and the fish farm. I'm sure all of you had a great time there! I would like you to tell me the following :

1. What did you see / learn throughout the Learning Journey?

2. What was the best thing about the Learning Journey?

3. What could have been done differently to make the Learning Journey even better?

I am looking forward to your entries.

Mdm Kaur

Term 2 Week 4 Reflections

Hi Everyone,

For 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. What does ASEAN stand for?

3. Do you know a lot about ASEAN? Try this game at this website:http://www.ifd2009.com.sg/What is your knowledge about ASEAN?

4. Do you like the activities organised by the school on International Friendship Day? Why or why not?

5. Do you have any friend/s in the ASEAN countries? Tell us how you get to know him/her.


I hope to read your reflection soon.

Mdm Kaur

Term 2 Week 1 Reflection

Dear pupils,

The March holidays are over and its the start of Term 2! Let me know what you did during the holiday. Tell me about how you spent time with your family and friends. Also, let me know of how much revision you did during the short break.

I look forward to hearing from you!

Regards,
Mdm Kaur

Term 1 Week 10 Reflection

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. I am eagerly looking forward to reading your reflection.

Regards,
Mdm Kaur

Term 1 Week 9 Reflections

Hi 3.1 pupils,

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 hope the questions above will stimulate you to reflect on the issue of fire safety. I am looking forward to reading your journal writing soon.

Regards,
Mdm Kaur

Term 1 Week 8 Reflections

Hi 3.1 pupils,

Every morning, we have silent reading. Pupils read a variety of books and magazines. Reading is a habit. The more you read, the more you want to read. In this week's journal writing, I would like you to reflect on the importance of reading and its influence on you. As usual, I will list some questions below to help you with the journal writing.

1. Why do you think the school gets the pupils to read every morning?
2. Do you like it? Why?
3. Do you like reading? Why?
4. What kinds of books do you like to read?
5. Do you think reading will help you with your school work? Why?
6. How can the school encourage pupils to read?
7. Could you recommend a book you really like to read? Write the author and tell us why you like to read his/her book?

I hope you will start your reflection soon. I am looking forward eagerly to read your journal writing.

Regards,
Mdm Kaur

Term 1 Week 7 Reflection

Hi Everyone,

Many pupils are involved in lessons outside school. They include tuition, music, art, ballet, swimming, Sinda classes, religious lessons and so on. There are just too many activities for me to list them. For this week's journal writing, I would like you to reflect on your involvement in all the activities outside school. To help you with your writing, I have listed some questions below:

1. What are the activities you are involved in outside school from Monday to Sunday?
2. How many days do you spend on these activities?
3. How many hours do you spend in each of these activities?
4. Why are you involved in these activities?
5. Do you think these activities are necessary for you? If 'Yes', how have these activities help you? If 'No', why are you taking part in these activities?
6. Do you think these activities affect your school work/studies? If so, how?7. Do you feel stressed with all these activities? Explain.
7. In your opinion, do you think pupils should be involved in outside school activities? Why?

Hope to read you reflection soon.
Bye!

Mdm Kaur

Term 1 Week 6 Reflections

Hi Everyone,

Following last week's topic on 'target setting, we will reflect on passion for learning this week. Since this is the value for the month of February, I hope this journal writing will enable you to give this value some thought. To assist you in writing your reflection, I have listed some questions for you to ponder:

1. What do you understand by 'passion for learning' ?
2. Why do you think it is necessary for people to have a passion for learning?
3. Do you know of any family members, famous people, relatives or friends with a passion for learning?
4. How do they show their passion for learning?
5. Do you think you have a passion for learning now? If 'Yes', why? If 'No', why?6. What can you do to develop your passion for learning?

Do reply to the questions above. Hope to read your entries soon!

Mdm Kaur

Term 1 Wk 5 Reflection

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 we can preserve racial harmony in Singapore.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?
4. Do you know what are the festivals celebrated by the other races? If so, could you name a few? Also tell us who celebrate them and why they celebrate them.
5. Do you think the celebration of the various festivals help in strengthening racial harmony among the various race in Singapore? If so, how?
6. In your opinion, how can we develop stronger bonds among the various races in Singapore?Looking forward to reading your reflection soon.

Regards,
Mdm Kaur

Term 1 Week 2 Reflections

Hi everyone,

I know that most of you are still in the process of setting up your email accounts. For those who are ready, I'd like you to read what I've written below and respond to me with your views.

Mr Tan mentioned the school's vision, mission and values on the first day of school. In this week's reflection, I would like you to show me whether you remember the school's vision, mission and values and to give your views about them.To help with your reflection, I have listed some questions below :

1. What are the school's vision, mission and values?
2. What do you think of the school's vision, mission and values?
3. Do you believe in the school values? If 'yes' or 'no', why?
4. Do students think of the school values when engaging in activities in school or outside? If so,
how?
5. How can you, as students, live up to the school values?
6. What activities do you think the teachers can organise in class and in school to help students
learn the values?

I look forward to reading your views soon.

Mdm Kaur