Pupils Response 20 - Graciousness

Hi 3.2 pupils,
This week, we will be writing our reflection on graciousness.

By being gracious, we can help one another get on the day without showing anger or being impolite.

This is more so in a densely populated city like Singapore where it is crowded everywhere.

Mrs Nam has introduced the 'Magical Dust of Kindness' project where you are to show your graciousness by using the magical words.

I hope you have been practising saying the magical words.

To help you with the reflection, I have listed some questions to guide you.

You are not to just answer the questions.

Instead, you are to use these questions as a guide and add your own ideas, opinions and thoughts.

In this way, your reflection will be more meaningful and interesting.

Here are the questions?
1. What is you meaning of 'graciousness'?
2. Can you give some examples of acts of graciousness?
3. What acts of graciousness have your personally done?
4. Besides the reasons I gave, what other reasons do you think we should be gracious to one another?
5. Do you think Singaporeans are generally gracious? Why do you think so?
6. How can we make Anderson pupils more gracious?
7. Do you like the 'Magical Dust of Kindness' project? Why?
8. How have you benefitted from this project?

I hope to read your reflection soon.

Cyberwellness 3 - Danger of Sharing Personal Information

Dear 3.2 pupils,

Nowadays, we are exposed to the exciting world of the Internet.
We are able to search for information or even chat with friends at the click of a mouse.
At times, we are required to key in their personal information and we might not even be aware of the dangers of doing it.

This is Elean’s encounter with one of her cyber contacts.
“Elean was a 10 years old girl. She loved chatting with friends and enjoyed knowing new friends online through various social network platforms.

One day, there was a boy named Roy who initiated a chat with Elean. As Elean was bored at home, she decided to add him to her friends’ list and both started chatting with each other.

After about 10 minutes, Elean began to share her personal information to Roy. She even sent a photograph of herself to Roy. Soon, Roy requested to meet up with Elean. Even though Elean knew nothing about Roy, she agreed.

Just then, her parents came home and found out that Elean was going to meet up with an online friend, one whom she had never seen him before. Her parents stopped her and highlighted the dangers of meeting with a stranger for a young girl like her.”

What about you? Share with us your story.

You may use the following questions to help in your reflection.
1) What your experiences on online activities?
2) Have you ever revealed your personal information online?
3) What form of personal information can and cannot be shared online?
4) What are the dangers of sharing personal information?
5) What would you do if your Cyber pal requested for personal information to be shared?

I am looking forward to reading your response in your blog.

Cyberwellness 2 - Handling Inappropriate Content

Dear 3.2 pupils,

Have you ever felt 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 in your blog.

Cyberwellness 1 - Cyber Addiction (Pupils' Response)

Dear 3.2 Cyber Kids,
I would like to share my personal experience on Cyber Addiction.

For the past few weeks, I have been playing a game called “Waka-Waka”on the facebook, 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 possessing the urge to play the game soon surfaced. My ultimate goal is 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.

That’s my story. What about yours?

Share your experience on computer gaming and how you tried or will be trying to overcome Cyber Addiction.

Do make use of the following questions for your reflection.
1. What is your favourite computer game?
2. How many hours a day do you spend on playing computer games?
3. How has it affected your daily routine?
4. What can you do to prevent Cyber Addiction?
5. What advice would you give to your friend who is a game addict?

I hope to read your reflection soon. Start writing immediately.

Pupils' Response 19 - Effects of Preventive Measures on Pupils

Hi 3.2 pupils,
Since we returned to school two weeks ago, we had to take our temperature twice a day.
Some of the pupils could not return to school because they were on leave of absence.
Our remedial, CCA and other activities have been cancelled or postponed.

In this week's reflection, I would like you to discuss how all these have affected you.

I have listed some questions below to 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 remedial lessons, CCA and other activities?
2. Which activities have affected you?
3. How has the cancellation of these activities affect you in your learning?
4. Do you think the school is less interesting now? Why?
5. Are your relationship with your friends and teachers affected? If 'yes', in what way/s?
6. What do you do with the extra time you have now?
7. Are your activities outside school affected?

I hope to read your reflection soon. Start writing in your blog immediately.

Pupils' Response 18 - SA1 Results

Hi 3.2 pupils,
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 in your own blog soon.

Pupils' Response 17 - H1N1 Flu

Hi 3.2 pupils,
We now have two confirmed 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 responses in your own blog soon.

Pupils' Response 16 - Kindness

Hi 3.2 pupils,
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 response in your own blog.

Pupils' Response 15 - Classroom Cleanliness

Hi 3.2 pupils,
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.

Earth Day Special - Learn To Sign

Click and open the image above. To celebrate Earth Day, please read and learn how to use sign language to express the words linked to weather and the Earth,as shown in the image above.

Check and see if you are able to use sign language correctly to express the 4 phrases shown below to your family members and friends:
1. Winter is cold.
2. The Sun is hot.
3. The weather is windy with thunder and rain.
4. The Earth's 4 seasons are summer, autumn, winter and spring.

Go ahead, learn and give it a try.

Giant Ant Eater

Click and open the image above. Then read and find out more about the ant eater.

In our Science lesson, we have learnt that the ant-eater belongs to the mammal group and it lays eggs to reproduce.

Write down 3 to 5 NEW things you have learnt about the ant-eater in your blog.

You can follow this format:-

3 - 5 New Things I Learnt About The Ant Eater

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Pupils' Response 14 - Earth Day

Hello 3.2 pupils,
Do you know that 22nd April is Earth Day? So what is Earth 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"?

I am looking forward to reading your response in your own blog.

Pupils' Response 13 - International Friendship day

Hi 3.2 pupils,
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. 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 in your blog soon.

Pupils' Reponse 12 - Improving the School

Hi 3.2 pupils,
Last week, Mrs Veronica 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 your response in your own blog. You are free to to give your own opinions and suggestions.

Read these Interesting letters from other kids your age

Click at the picture above and read letters from kids your age.
Find out who they are and their ages.

The letters above will share with you facts about the starfish, 2 fun riddles and a fun puzzle.

See if you can solve the puzzle and answer the riddles correctly.

Just click at the picture above.

Pupils' Response 11 - Healthy Eating

Hi Everyone,W
e 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 on healthy eating.

Pupils' Response 10 - 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.earthhour.sg/60/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkq7Zady4IQhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkA-2Mg181k

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.

5 lessons from the book "The Smart Surfers'

Have you finished reading this comic book shown above?

If yes, what lessons have you learnt?

Write down in your blog 5 lessons you have learnt.

Your answers can be written down this way:-

1) The first lessson is ..............................................................................

2) The second lesson is .........................................................................

3) The third lesson is ........................................................................

4) The fourth lesson is ......................................................................

5) The fifth lesson is ..........................................................................

School Holiday Fun - 2 Puzzles

Here are 2 puzzles for you to work on during the school holidays.

A) Spot the Difference Puzzle

What are the 10 differences you can spot?

List them out in the way shown below-

Top Picture Bottom Picture
1.

2.

3.

B) The Message Puzzle

You should look at the design from many directions and angles.

If you like, you can print this puzzle to have a better look.

You can also ask Teacher for a copy of this puzzle if you cannot print it.

What are the 4 messages ?

Write them out below-

Message 1 -

Message 2 -

Message 3 -

Message 4 -

Pupils' Response 9 - Track and Field 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. I am eagerly looking forward to reading your reflection.

History of Singapore's Currency

Did you know the current portrait of President Yusof Ishak currency we now see is the fourth series in our nation's history?

The Orchid notes is the first in the series. Ask your parents or grandparents and find out if they remember these notes and if they have kept any of these notes?

The Bird series is the second in the series while the Ship series is the third.

Ask any adult in your family and find out which series is his or her favourite and ask for his or her reasons.

Here are some questions for you to find the answers:

1. Write 3 to 5 more foreign currencies that you know below-

a) Ringgit - Malaysia

b) Rupiah - Indonesia

c) _______________

d) _______________

e) _______________

f) _______________

g)_______________

2. Give the year the different series were first pressed and released-

a) Orchid series - _________

b) Bird series - ___________

c) Ship series - ___________

3. Write any 3 properties for an ideal currency note-

a) ____________________________________________

b) ____________________________________________

c) ____________________________________________

4a. Which series do your parents and/or grandparents like most?

___________________

4b. What is the reason?

___________________________________________

Pupils' Preponse 8 - 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 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.

Dangerous Wrigglers and Dengue Fever - Find out more here.

The picture above was taken from Singapore's Ministry of Environment NEA or National Environment Agency's website.

It shows the life cycle of an Aedes mosquito. The larva is also known as the wriggler.

To find out more about wrigglers and how they can spread Dengue fever, click at the links given below:

1. www.dengue.gov.sg/subject.asp?id=12

2. http://www.dengue.gov.sg/

3. www.dengue.gov.sg/subject.asp?id=10

What can all of us do prevent this mosquito from breeding? Click here to find out:

1. www.dengue.gov.sg/subject.asp?id=100

2. http://app.nea.gov.sg/cms/htdocs/article.asp?pid=675

3. http://app.nea.gov.sg/cms/htdocs/article.asp?pid=2902

What can happen if the authorities suspect that there are mosquitoes breeding near or in your home? Click here to find out:

http://app.nea.gov.sg/cms/htdocs/article.asp?pid=2597

Pupils' Response 7 - Reading is Good and Fun

Hello to all 3.2 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.

This week, 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 more books?
7. Could you recommend a book you really like to read? Tell us who the author is and why you like to read his/her book?

I look forward to reading the response you will post in your own blog.
Mr Roseman

Pupils' Response 6 - Using A Personal Computer To Do Your Schoolwork

Hello to all 3.2 pupils,

Please refer to your Journal exercise book.
Look at written work table you did on Monday, 16 February on the various advantages and disadvantages of using the personal computer to do your school work.

Now type in and share in your blog, at least 5 advantages and 3 disadvantages listed in your table.

Do make sure your sentences are easy to understand as the meaning is clearly explained. Also, check for spelling, punctuation and grammatical mistakes. Please correct all such errors.

I look forward to reading the responses you will be posting in your blog.
Mr Roseman

Pupils' Response 5 - Outside School Activities

Hello to all P3.2 pupils,

Many pupils are involved in lessons outside school. They include tuition, music, art, ballet, swimming, SINDA, CDAC, MENDAKI or (EA) Eurasian Association 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.
8. In your opinion, do you think pupils should be involved in outside school activities? Why?

I am looking forward to reading the responses you will be posting in your blogs.
Mr Roseman

Pupils' Response 4 - Passion For Learning

Hello to all 3.2 pupils,

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?

I look forward to reading the response you will post in your blog.
Mr Roseman

Pupils' Response 3 - Setting Targets

Hello to all 3.2 pupils,
We have set our targets for the various subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science and Mother Tongue.

I would like you to reflect on this exercise. As usual, I will list some questions to help you with the reflection.
1. What is the purpose of setting targets for the various subjects?
2. Do you think this is useful? If 'Yes', why? If not, why?
3. How did you go about setting the targets for yourself?
4. What are you doing to help you achieve your target? Do you have a plan? If so, what is it?
5. How are your parents helping you achieve your targets?
6. What will you do to motivate yourself towards achieving the targets?
7. What do you think your teacher/the school can help you achieve the targets?

I am looking forward to the response you will post in your blog.
Mr Roseman

Pupils' Response 2 - Our Festivals in Singapore

Our Festivals in Singapore

Hello to all 3.2 pupils,

We have just celebrated Chinese New Year and Thaipusam. Both are some of the many festivals celebrated by the Chinese and Hindus. The Malays, Indians and other races also celebrate their own festivals.

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?

I am looking forward to reading the response you will be posting in your blog soon.
Mr Roseman

Pupils' Response - School's Vision, Mission and Value

Journal Writing : School's Vision, Mission and Values
Hello 3.2 pupils,

Mr Martin Tan mentioned the school's vision, mission and values on the first day of school.
In this 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 response posted in your blog.
Mr Roseman

World Biggest Living Thing...So far

Go to http://www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/fidls/armillaria/armillaria.htm to find out more about this huge living thing.

Notice the 3 circular patches. They are a fungus called Armillaria or more commonly honey fungus. How big is it? Find out yourself.....

2009 Class Photos