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Middle Primary

C h a n g k a t P r i m a r y S c h o o l

Parenting Tips

Issue 4 Nov 2018

The year 2018 has been such a wonderful year for our students in the middle primary. I am surestudents and teachers had a memorable year together. This year has been exceptionallyspecial having both FTs play such a huge role in the well-being of the students in the level. Ontop of that, we have our Peer Support Leaders (PSL) in every class to provide support to theirfellow peers. In this issue, we will continue to highlight the journey of our wonderful students. Dojoin the level or form class ClassDojo for ‘live’ updates by the teachers.

On behalf of all the P4 teachers, we would like to wish our P4 students all the very best as theymove on to the next block in Changkat Primary School. May you continue to demonstrate Gritand Empathy in your future endeavours.

Mdm Nur Iffah Abdul GhafarMiddle Year Head

Editorial SupportMdm Stephanie Chong

9 Habits of Empathetic ChildrenDr Borba is a parenting expert and an educational

psychologist. In her recently published book, UnSelfie:

Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me

World, she offers a 9-step programme to help parentsand educators to cultivate empathy in children.

Empathy is a trait that is essential in being a Learner

with Passion and a Citizen of Honour.

These 9-step programme is divided into 3 parts:1. Developing Empathy

Parents, guardians and teachers are the best role

models to impart their beliefs and to nurture

empathy in our children.

2. Practicing Empathy

Practise makes perfect. Hence, it is crucial to

provide opportunities for our children to apply

the skills and knowledge that they have learnt

from their trusted adult.

3. Living Empathy

Once children have internalised the importance

of empathy and seen how it could improve their

relationships with people around them, they will

be able to make a difference in the lives of

others. They will then be able to lead change in

the future.

Dr Michele Borbahttp://micheleborba.com/9-habits-of-empathetic-children/

http://micheleborba.com/9-habits-of-empathetic-children/



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Alisha Poe Myitzu Aung (3D)

Jatin Joshi (3E)

Lau Yi Xuan (3I)

Muhd Daffa Adiyatma (3P)

Ngian Kai En, Caden (3R)

Model Class: 3 Resilience

Aisyah Nabilah binte Mohd Faez (4I)

Koh Li Lin (4D)

Muhd Hafiz bin Muhd Johir Usan (4P)

Muhd Zul Ilyaas bin Zulkifli (4R)

Yanamandra Rithika(4E)

Model Class: 4 Patriotism

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Model Pupil Award (Term 2)



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Mohd Qhidir Rifdy bin Mohd Isa (3D)

On Zi Qi (3I)

Quek Lianne Caunca (3P)

Soe La Wun Khine (3R)

Tai Jia Xuan (3E)

Model Class: 3 Resilience & 3 Empathy

Jaydon Tay Qin Ze (4E)

Philip Daniel San (4R)

Syaza Alya Binte Ridzuan (4D)

Teh Yu Cheng Dexter (4P)

Toh Jing Yang Jerrold (4I)

Model Class: 4 Resilience

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Ding Tze Hans (3E)

Muhd Daris Asyraf Shaiful Bahari (3P)

Muhd Firdyan Herman (3D)

Muhd Iman Ibrahim (3I)

Yan Zihang (3R)

Akid Faizan Sherpa (4I)

Jayven Phua (4E)

Nakshatra Rajakrishnan (4P)

Nur Muhd Sholihin bin Talhah (4R)

Nurul Hasya Insyirah Bte Ibrahim (4D)

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I would like to see a cotton candymachine in the canteen. I would also liketo see goodie bags for the whole school.The school can also screen videos aboutthe war in Singapore.

Sarah Ariana binte Abu Hanifah (3R)

I wish the school would sell books onSingapore history, magnets and keychainswith pictures of the Singapore flag.

Zhang Tian Xin, Cherry (3E)

We should sing more NationalDay songs and wear costumesto celebrate the special day.This will put smiles on ourfaces. I hope we will enjoy theNational Day celebration.

Chua Kai Lin (3P)

I want to see more games being played.I would like to try traditional food andwatch more traditional dances. I wouldlike to watch a traditional fashionshow by teachers too!

Machingal Evelyn Renish (4R)

I would like to see many performancesand games with students of other races. Iwould like to take pictures with myfriends too. I enjoy experiencing the goodrelationship we have with one another.

Siti Masyithah binte Syu’ib (4P)

I would like to see the differentsports and arts of the ASEANcountries and learn about theirculture and festivals, for example,martial arts.

Advik Sridhar (4E)

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They are kind. They are forgiving and nice. Theytreat us like we are their own children. They arefriendly and sometimes they give us surprises.They encourage us to do more and learn more. Ilike all my teachers.

Zinnia Kwek Zhi Yi (3R)

Most of the teachers are helpful andencourage me to study hard to pass myexaminations. They taught meperseverance. If I do not understandthe questions or problems, I amconstantly reminded to seekclarifications.

Hani Alisha binte Abdullah (3I)

The teachers are very kind and motivate me todo my best! They teach us the school values.They always make time for us. Thank you,teachers in Changkat!

Syesha Arora (3E)

Throughout the years, I have been learning newtopics from my teachers. Not only do they teachme academically, they also help me improve mysocial interaction skills.

Made Nasatya Tristan Wirya (4R)

My teachers have done a lot to improvemy learning experience, academically andnon-academically. However, the thingthat makes me most grateful is theirlessons on leadership. The countlessleadership training sessions help meovercome my stage fright. Thank you,teachers!

Michelle Christabel Shalomita (4E)

They always make sure that I understand thetopic better. I truly appreciate the time andeffort they have put in to make me a better andsmarter student!

Thara binte Fares Aljunied (4P)

Term 3



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Art & Music Fiesta

1 1 M a y 2 0 1 8

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Art is fun. I love to draw during my free time.

Through drawing, I am able to express my

creativity by creating my own design.

During the Art Fiesta, I was given the

opportunity to showcase my artworks. This

was the first time I saw my peers appreciate

my art. The medium that we used for

drawing and colouring was chalk. It was a

memorable experience as I am only used

to using crayon or colour pencil.

Abilene Buthor Seet Rui Si 3D

My friends and I made bottle shakers during

the Music Fiesta. I brought a bottle and some

beans. I had to make sure that the bottle has

been cleaned and dried at home. In class,

we were told to decorate the bottle using

markers that my form teacher brought for us

to share. We were allowed to use the shakers

during our interclass games. It was useful for

cheering for my friends who were playing.

Ngoh Jun Hao 3I

My favourite thing to draw is

fierce mythical creatures like

dinosaurs, dragons and also

phoenixes. Previously, I could

only draw these creatures on

paper. I was excited to be

able to draw on the wall! I

would like to do this activity

again.

Tan Wei Qing 3D

P3



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It was fun running during the race

as I got to exercise. We did not

win but we were still happy as we

had a lot of fun. My classmates

had good teamwork. Although

we were tired after every race,

we continued to cheer for our

friends.

Muhd Rian Mikhail bin Esham 3D

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Sports Carnival

1 1 M a y 2 0 1 8

My friends and I felt really happy even though

we were not the champion. We won second

place! It was fun. I loved the scooter relay

because it was easy for me to move around. I

also had the opportunity to choose my own

buddy, Ivan. He is a good team player and

he is also a fast runner.

‘Ammar Ihsan bin MohammaAlfid an 3E

I loved the tele-match. I enjoyed myself as I

enjoy anything that involves running. When we

were playing, my classmates cheered for us

with the posters that they made. We did not win

but I was not upset because I enjoyed the

experience. It was not about winning. It was

about having fun and showing sportsmanship.

Natalie Ong Jia Xin 3P

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The Learning Fiesta was held in

the foyer and the canteen.

There were many students

trying on the police equipment.

They also took pictures. I feel

that it is important for the

police officers to come to

create awareness amongst the

students. Singapore needs the

Police Force to capture cyber

criminals. These criminals are

hackers and can affect the

lives of Singaporeans. They can

also track our whereabouts. It is

important to keep Singapore

safe.

Tao Zhi Quan 3E

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P3

Learning Fiesta

T e r m 3 W e e k 1

Math is one of my favourite subjects. I was happy

that the school organised Learning Fiesta. I tried

the Math games on a computer. It was quite fun.

Howard Miranda Aung 3I



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MTL Fortnight & P3 Cultural Camp

T e r m 3

There were three activities

that we did in the hall.

One game involves

balancing of a string. It

was fun and we have to

take turns to play it.

Resilience is required to

complete the task. Without

it, we will not be able to

succeed. Integrity is also

needed so that we are fair

to other players. Although I

have seen it before, it was

the first time that I tried

playing it.

Jaython Tan Ze Bin 3R

I will never forget my experience

playing the angklung. It was very

challenging. We had to remember

the numbers that are used for the

different notes. However, after a few

tries, my friends and I managed

complete the song that was taught.

I was proud of myself because it was

the first time playing the angklung. I

wish that my parents can buy me an

angklung so that I can practise with

my brothers at home.

Roshvyn Wijayaratna 3P

P3

I did batik painting with my friends.The trainer taught us the way to

blend colours on our art piece. I

took about 20 minutes to complete

my artwork. I enjoyed the

experience as it was my first time. If I

am given another opportunity, I

would like to draw animals like

butterflies and birds as the design for

my batik painting.

Muhammad Syamil bin Syu’ib 3I



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MTL Fortnight & P3 Cultural Camp

T e r m 3

The Tamil activities were held in the pal

room. We played many games. There

were two activities that were interesting.

The first was, pallangulli and second was

aaddu puli aatam. The first game is similar

to congkak, a Malay traditional game.

We played in pairs. It was interesting how

we are able to apply calculation in the

game. The second activity was based on

a story about a goat and a tiger. The

whole experience was memorable and I

love spending time with my friends in the

Tamil class. Tamil is after all one of my

favourite subjects. I also love the

language because of the way the letters

are written.

Azeez Azwa 3P

P3

I like the pot painting. The designs were

pretty and there were gems around the pot.

I enjoyed painting with my friends.

Lavanya Shankar 3E

I was tasked to design a piece of pottery

during MTL Fortnight. After a few minutes of

decorating the piece, I realised that there

were some empty spaces. I decided to add

my own creation into these spaces. I drew a

snake and a few dots. I chose a snake

because it is my favourite animal. It is a

vicious animal with great speed. I was

happy I was given a chance to draw it on

the pottery. I wish I can decorate a real pot.

Chen Junting 3R



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Buddy Cleaning Program

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P3

I like cleaning because its fun and it makes the

school cleaner. We should not make the

cleaners work so hard. Most of them are

elderly and may have back problems. We

must always try to demonstrate empathy

everywhere in school. If the classroom is dirty,

we will not be able to concentrate in our

studies. Cockroaches and flies will enter the

classrooms. I do not like that.

Fu Shijun, Ethan 3D

My friends and I cleaned the art room with

mops. It is important to mop a floor dry

because someone can slip and fall if it is

wet. I applied this experience at home. I

feel that I can now clean my home better.

Recently, I helped my mom to mop the

living room and bedroom. My mother

praised me because I keep my rooms

clean now.

Akhileshwar Abib Srinivasa 3P



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Print Making

T e r m 3

I made two designs for my Print Making. The first

design I chose to draw was the airport and the

second was a flower. I enjoyed the activity

because my art pieces were colourful! My friends

saw my work and praised me. I was proud of

myself because I did not think I was able to do it.

It took us about 1 hour 15 minutes to complete

the art pieces.

Nurul Hasya Insyirah binte Ibrahim 4D

I was excited when I found out that our

MCCA is Print Making. I am quite familiar with

the process because I did it once in Malaysia.

It is similar to batik painting. It was fun. I hope

batik painting is a CCA in Changkat Primary

School. I liked painting with my friends as we

were able to exchange creative ideas to

improve our artwork.

Jaya Balaji Kaavya 4R

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P4 Camp

2 & 3 A u g 2 0 1 8

P4

On day 1, we visited Sentosa for a scavenger hunt.

We were tasked to draw a map for members from

the other group. We must ensure that our map is

accurate so that it helps the other group in their

hunt. At the same time, I’m proud of my team

because our map was creatively drawn. In this

activity, we learnt that striving for accuracy was

important. It was amazing!

Jaslyn Lie 4R

I felt homesick after the campfire. It was my first time camping without my parents. I really missed

my bedroom. I had difficulty sleeping that night but I’m glad that I had supportive friends who

helped me survive the camp. It was also my first time cooking breakfast on my own. I got to cook

my favourite food, baked beans. I was proud of myself because at home, my mother would

normally be there to help me.

Md Haidil bin Md Hazli 4P

I have always loved archery tag. When I was small,

my ambition was to be a master shooter. It was a

dream come true during the camp. I hope to

represent Singapore in an archery competition in the

Olympics. I like it when I am able to aim at the target

and shoot it in a straight line. I need to apply

discipline in archery so that I can improve my skills.

Ou Yu-Chen 4D



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P4 Camp

2 & 3 A u g 2 0 1 8

P4

I like it when we are grouped with students from other classes. I rarely see other students

besides my own classmates. I am thankful I am able to be friends with Robbie, Chloe and

Javier. Although i have seen them in school, we have never interacted. They are fun to

hang out with. We get along well because we joke and laugh together.

Ong Zi Juan, Dana 4I

The most memorable

experience during the camp

was when we created a

map of Sentosa. There was a

time limit. Our trainer, Flash,

informed us that we needed

to hide 3 pictures and

observe our surroundings.

We must transfer this

knowledge into our map!

We did not have enough

time to finish the map. Yet, I

am proud of my group

mates for not giving up

easily.

Jozadak Chan Tsong Kit 4E

It was a fun experience. We played many games and compete amongst each other. My

favourite is the Amazing Race. We had to collect stamps around Siloso Beach. We were

very motivated to get as many stamps as possible. Whenever we saw a pit-stop, we would

be very excited and run to it quickly. We wanted to be the best team in the camp. During

the camp, I learnt that it is important to show empathy. When our camp mate was not

well, we slowed our pace. I loved the camp as I was able to help others.

Toh Jing Yang Jerrold 4I



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P4 Camp

2 & 3 A u g 2 0 1 8

P4

Archery tag was fun. We are given a

bow and arrow. Our target was a board

with 5 circles. We must hit all 5 circles or

we can shoot the opponents to win. My

group’s strategy was to focus on the

opponent. Althought we did not win, I

still enjoyed watching others play. I

learnt how to aim. I also understand that

team work is important. Without it, we

will continue arguing and have a lower

chance of winning. We will also have

lesser friends.

Kyson Khosasi 4I

The most memorable experience for me

was the campfire. One of the trainers

danced. It was funny looking at her

dancing. After that, we were all told to

stand and dance together with the

trainers. I was quite afraid to dance

because of the campfire in front of us.

However, I felt safe because the trainers

were between us and the fire. I trust that

they will take care of me. After all the

fun, we went to the canteen to have my

last supper with my group mates.

Because of all the excitement, I could

not sleep that night!

Blaise Avril Marcelino Ulanimo 4D



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Science Centre Learning Journey2 7 J u n 2 0 1 8

One interesting fact

about light was that it

comes in three main

colours; red, blue and

green. This is different

from the primary colours

that we learn in Art –

red, blue and yellow.

Besides that, we also

learnt about how light

energy is being used to

power a solar panel. We

conducted experiments

to show how light travels

with the use of convex

and concave lenses.

Now, I have a clearer

understanding of the

differences between

reflection and refraction.

Koh Shin Robbie 4E

I like the interactive displays at the gallery. My friends and I had the opportunity to experiment

with these displays. My favourite was the display on optical illusion. I also enjoyed the Science

lesson. It was cool. I feel that experiments help me understand concepts easily. We learnt a new

topic; light and how light travels. We also learnt about the different kinds of light. We were

introduced to a special light that gives out heat. The purpose of that light is to simulate solar

power. The trainer was also good as she was clear in her explanation.

Teh Yu Cheng Dexter 4P

We learnt about heat. I

am thankful that heat

will be taught in school

in the following week. I

had a better

understanding of the

topic and was more

ready in class. An

experiement that we

did in Science Centre

was about a candle

and 3 nails. We had to

observe which nail will

drop first. It was not my

first time going to the

Science Centre but I

prefer it this year as we

were conducting

experiments instead of

looking out for plants in

the garden.

Akid Faizan Sherpa 4I

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P4



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Baibua is a joyful person. She is very kind and shared with me methods to do some Math equations.

She also taught me some Thai words. Her name meant ’water lily’. A few months later, she passed a

picture of us to Mr Ban when he visited her school. I am thankful we exchanged numbers and we are

still in touch until today.

A’isyah Khan binte Iman Nassir Khan 4E

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P4Buddies to Visitors

T h a i - S i n g a p o r e I n t e r n a t i o n a l S c h o o l

Ice was my buddy. Ice shared about the lessons

that he studies in Thailand. I also learnt that in

Thailand, they go through three years of

kindergarten before entering Primary 1. I like being

buddies with him because he is very friendly.

Muhd Hafiz bin Muhd Johir Usan 4P

My first impression of my buddy, Birdi, is that she

is kind and funny. We have many things in

common such as we both love birds and we

follow the same YouTuber. I was sad that she

had to leave. I hope that I can meet her again

in the near future.

Azizah Yousry Mansour 4R

My buddy was Tonk Haw. She is a very quiet person but helpful. She assisted me in checking my

work. This experience also taught me to introduce people to our country. It feels nice to introduce

my school to Tonk Haw. I shared about our school values and school rules. One rule that she agrees

with was that dangling earings are dangerous. I am thankful that she spoke English. It made it easy to

communicate with her.

Yanamandra Rithika 4E

Her name was Bow. When I met her, she looked quiet but she was actually very helpful. She

attempted a few of the problem sums taught by my teacher. During PE, I taught her how to play

frisbee. I am glad we are allowed to play with our buddies. They are good in sports. They are very

resilient. They always try their best even though they lost.

Sharanya Tiwari 4E



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Poem with a TwistL e a r n i n g F i e s t a

School is funHappy learning Math

Teacher teaching

Joe fell asleep!

Suthar Dhanya Jayesh 3E

Ready to play my guitar

Waiting to create some music

Sat on my chair

Oh no, the strings are broken!

Athipattu Balaji Aditi 3R

Very colourful

So beautiful

Flying in the sky

Oops! Kite stuck in the tree!

Azeez Azwa 3P

Ready to go shoppingVery excitedHad breakfast

Oh no! Where are the keys?

Simran Kaur Sandhu 3E

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Kite ready

Very excited

Very windy

Very SUNNY

But Mother said, “No!”

Ashita Sachdev 3R

Roses are red

Violets are blue

Nectar is sweet

Unlike you!

Yong Jia Ying 4E



5/11/2018 2020

Salted Fish

The P4 pupils were introduced to the artwork

Drying Salted Fish by Cheong Soo Pieng, after

which, they did a comic strips based on 2 extracts

from the book Salted Fish by Yeo Wei Wei. They

analysed the text that encouraged them to

translate the images in their mind into drawings.

Artist : (From top to bottom)

1) Jaslyn Lie (4R)

2) Lee Jua (4R)

3) Chen Tzu Chi (4R)

4) Michelle Christabel Shalomita(4E)

5) Yong Jia Ying (4E)

6) Made Nasatya Tristan Wirya (4R)

Salted FishM e d i u m : P a i n t o n F a b r i c

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