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Issue 1 2019

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Two highly anticipated additions are the new outdoor basketball court and

soccer pitch that are defi nitely hard to be missed by the students. These facilities augment students’ sporting exposure by giving them the opportunity to hone their skills in an

authentic physical setting. These spaces also support Programme for Active Learning (PAL) activities such as kite-flying and unstructured play during Active Recess. Indeed, there is a place for

every sporting individual in Pei Tong Primary School.

As we ushered in the New Year, Pei Tong Primary warmly welcomed MOE Kindergarten into the premise and a team of dedicated curriculum specialists. With an integrated school experience in mind, new facilities and infrastructures such as a newly minted playground and furnished classrooms have been set up to support a diverse curriculum that supports varied interests of the preschoolers. As part of Pei Tong Primary’s fraternity, collaboration in programmes and events helps ease the children’s transition from pre-school to primary school in the near future.

What’s New

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New Faciliti es

MOE Kindergarten

As we ushered in the New Year, Pei Tong Primary warmly welcomed MOE Kindergarten into the premise and a team of dedicated

support a diverse curriculum that supports varied interests of the preschoolers. As part of Pei Tong Primary’s fraternity, collaboration in programmes and events helps ease the children’s

E KKindAs we ushered in the New Year, Pei Tong Primary warmly welcomed MOE Kindergarten into the premise and a team of dedicated

of the preschoolers. As part of Pei Tong Primary’s fraternity, collaboration in programmes and events helps ease the children’s

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CCA: SportsBasketball : SPSSC

Senior Division Championships

Rugby: Pei Tong Panthers

Our P6 Basketball boys and girls took part in the SPSSC Senior Division Basketball Championships 2019 held in Term 1. Our students applied their skills and had the opportunity to develop resilience and teamwork while pursuing sporting excellence.

Our students’ dedication and hard work earned our Senior Boys 4th place in the zonal competition, proudly bringing Pei Tong Primary School into the Nationals for the first time. In recognition of outstanding performance in the competition, Muhammad Aeriel Syazwan Bin Faizal (Excellence 1) received the Outstanding Player Award. In addition, Tey Shu Juan (Excellence 4) from the Senior Girls team was conferred the Most Valuable Player. Congratulations to our Basketball teams!

The Pei Tong Panthers represented the school in the National School Games Rugby 2019 Senior Division in April. In the competition, the boys pit their skills and will against other teams. Their determination and resilience overcame all odds and they emerged as champions of the Tier 2 National Rugby Championship.

Updates

Our P6 Basketball boys

develop resilience and teamwork while pursuing

Our P6 Basketball boys

develop resilience and teamwork while pursuing

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CCA: Clubs

Infocomm Club

Lit erary Club

The P6 students from the Infocomm Club, trained as Cyber-Wellness Ambassadors, led a recess activity for the upper primary levels. They created their own information boards in a simple campaign to raise awareness about dangers on the Internet and preventive measures one can take to stay safe in cyberspace. With case studies of real-life cybercrimes, students learnt that it is essential to be careful and vigilant when using the Internet.

There were months of intense coaching as our upper primary students prepared for the Wits & Words: Inter-School Debate Championship 2019. The debates saw the team of Hu Yi En (Excellence 1), Alaric Seah Jun Hong (Excellence 5), Popov Daniil (Excellence 5), Ng Jia Qing (Excellence 5) and Lee Zi Hui Dawn (Resilience 4) pitting their wits against 42 other primary school teams in Division 1 and engaging in fi ery war of words on challenging motions. Our students have shown grit, exercised their persuasive and reasoning prowess, and shown strength in withstanding the pressures of the competition. Our lower primary students also took part in the Kids’ Lit Quiz in April, an international literature competition for

students. Held annually, students answered questions on children’s books ranging from

classics to comics.

The P6 students from the Infocomm Club, trained as Cyber-Wellness Ambassadors, led a recess activity for the upper primary levels. They created their own information boards in a simple campaign to raise awareness about dangers on the

studies of real-life cybercrimes, students learnt that it is essential to be careful and

The P6 students from the Infocomm Club, trained as Cyber-Wellness Ambassadors, led a recess activity for the upper primary levels. They created their own information boards in a simple campaign

studies of real-life cybercrimes, students learnt that it is essential to be careful and

Chinese Call igraphy

In Term 1, Chinese Calligraphy members attended the National Primary Schools Chinese Calligraphy Competition 2019. Our students came together to compete, share and learn from one another while celebrating the festive joy of the Lunar New Year. Ang Xi Lei Tisha (Resilience 4) was awarded the Consolation Prize for her fi ne penmanship.

questions on children’s books ranging from classics to comics.

questions on children’s books ranging from students. Held annually, students answered

questions on children’s books ranging from classics to comics.

students. Held annually, students answered questions on children’s books ranging from

classics to comics.

There were months of intense coaching as our upper primary students prepared for the Wits & Words: Inter-School Debate Championship 2019. The debates saw the team of Hu Yi En (Excellence 1), Alaric Seah Jun Hong (Excellence 5), Popov Daniil (Excellence 5), Ng Jia Qing

questions on children’s books ranging from questions on children’s books ranging from questions on children’s books ranging from

There were months of intense coaching as our upper primary students prepared for the Wits

questions on children’s books ranging from questions on children’s books ranging from questions on children’s books ranging from


In Term 1, Chinese Calligraphy members attended the National Primary Schools Chinese Calligraphy Competition 2019. Our students came together to compete, share and learn from one another while celebrating the festive joy of the Lunar New Year. Ang Xi Lei Tisha (Resilience 4) was awarded the Consolation Prize for her fi ne penmanship.


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Good Character Award

Chinese Orchestra

Choir

Caug In Action

In Term 1, Pei Tong’s Chinese Orchestra performed at both the school’s Chinese New Year Celebration as well as the 24th Community Lunch. Our CCA students

felt a sense of pride having prepared the Chinese New Year Medley and

an arrangement of Alan Walker’s “Faded” within a month since practice commenced. Through these opportunities, our students’ confi dence was enhanced in the

process of bringing joy to the people and community

through their music.

Our Choir members were proud to have presented Chinese New Year classics such as “He Xin Nian” and “Xiao Bai Chuan” to the elderly at the Community Lunch after months of hard work. Encouraged by their successful performance at the start of the year, the Choir continues to persevere in their preparation for their concert at the Esplanade in June 2019.

Caught In Action is a school-wide programme in which teachers identify students who espouse the values of care, respect, integrity, responsibility, resilience and excellence.

The school is proud of the following students who have demonstrated the school values in their actions.

· Li Ziqian (Respect 1)· Wang Yaxi (Respect 2)· Soo Jia Le, Ryan (Integrity 6) · Faez Nur’ryhan Bin Abdullah (Responsibility 6)· Jerome Tan (Responsibility 6)· Joshua Han Jun Chou (Resilience 1)· Alaric Seah Jun Hong (Excellence 5) · Sam Lim Jun Xian (Excellence 6)· Justin Siah Lejean (Excellence 6)

Although not all names are mentioned here, the school is very proud of every student who has been “caught” in his or her exemplary action.

In Term 1, Pei Tong’s Chinese Orchestra performed at both the school’s Chinese In Term 1, Pei Tong’s Chinese Orchestra performed at both the school’s Chinese New Year Celebration as well as the 24

In Term 1, Pei Tong’s Chinese Orchestra performed at both the school’s Chinese New Year Celebration as well as the 24

through their music.


an arrangement of Alan Walker’s “Faded” within a month since practice commenced. Through these opportunities, our students’ confi dence was enhanced in the

process of bringing joy to the people and community

through their music. through their music.


an arrangement of Alan Walker’s “Faded” within

the people and community through their music. through their music.

The school is proud of the following students who have demonstrated

Although not all names are mentioned here, the school is very proud of every student who has been “caught” in his or

The school is proud of the following students who have demonstrated

Caught In Action is a school-wide programme in which teachers identify students who espouse the values of care, respect, integrity, responsibility, resilience and excellence.Caught In Action is a school-wide programme in which teachers identify students who espouse the values of care, respect, integrity, responsibility, resilience and excellence.

CCA: Performing & Visual Arts

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Level ProgrammesMy PAL Programme

P2 Social Studies

Programme for Active Learning (PAL) is aligned to the school vision, mission and values. In PAL, P1 and P2 students are exposed to varied and fun learning experiences in four domains: Sports and Games, Outdoor Education, Performing Arts and Visual Arts.

Students acquire socio-emotional competencies such as respecting others and responsible decision-making. Through group activities, PAL nurtures confi dence, curiosity and cooperation skills in students.

The P2 students learnt about how Singapore progressed economically and structurally

through authentic learning experience at Singapore Discovery Centre (SDC). Prior to this trip, the students were introduced to the various national symbols. The trip also

helped students to familiarise themselves with the unique features of their national

identity through the multi-sensory exhibits depicting

Singapore history and culture.

progressed economically and structurally through authentic learning experience at

Singapore Discovery Centre (SDC). Prior to this trip, the students were introduced to the various national symbols. The trip also

helped students to familiarise

identity through the multi-sensory exhibits depicting

Singapore history and culture.

progressed economically and structurally through authentic learning experience at

Singapore Discovery Centre (SDC). Prior to this trip, the students were introduced to the various national symbols. The trip also

multi-sensory exhibits depicting Singapore history and culture.

“I made friends while doing the

activities. I really enjoyed group work

and the activities were fun!”

Keona Chan Rou Qing (Care 2)

P3 SwimSaferA total of 182 students participated in the SwimSafer 2.0 Programme in Term 1. Through the programme, the students developed swimming skills, understood the principles of water safety and learnt useful tips on the prevention of drowning.

P3 SwimSafer

SwimSafer 2.0 Programme

programme, the students

principles of water safety and learnt useful tips on the and learnt useful tips on the

P4 Science Learning JourneyOn 24 and 25 May 2019, our students went on a science learning journey to Oh Chin Huat Hydroponic Farm. The learning journey provided our students an outdoor learning experience on the topic of Plant System as they studied the different stages of hydroponic farming. In addition, they also learnt about botanical diversity and the natural elements around them.

P4 Science Learning JourneyOn 24 and 25 May 2019, our students went on a science learning journey to Oh Chin Huat Hydroponic Farm. The learning journey provided our students an outdoor learning experience on the topic of Plant System as they studied the different stages of hydroponic farming. In addition, they also learnt about botanical diversity and the natural elements around them.

P4 Science Learning JourneyP4 Science Learning Journey

“I got to swim together with my friends. This

programme also offered a chance for me to

interact and bond with my friends while exchanging

ideas on different swimming techniques.”

Chong Ka Hyun Gwenda (Integrity 3)

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Level Programmes

P6 Community Lunch

P5 CampThe P5 cohort participated in the annual Resilience Camp from 25 to 27 February 2019. This year, the camp was held at Jalan Bahtera Adventure Centre. One of the objectives of the camp was for students to demonstrate values such as resilience and excellence through various activities like abseiling, zipline and rock climbing. Those activities also provided the opportunity for students to build their confi dence and self-esteem. The highlight of the camp was the campfi re, where students showcased their talents

in the group performances.

It is a tradition in Pei Tong Primary School for our staff, students, parents and the School Advisory Committee (SAC) members to host a lunch for senior citizens in the community during the Lunar New Year festive month. Our 24th Annual Community Lunch was held on 16 February 2019 and was graced by Dr. Tan Wu Meng, Advisor to Jurong GRC Grassroots Organisation (Clementi).

Our P6 students took on different roles in this event as part of their “Values In Action – iCare for the Community” project. They packed goodie bags, performed for the seniors, set up the hall for the event and made Chinese New Year cards. Our SAC sponsored the lunch as well as “red packets” for the senior citizens who attended the event while the rest of the school raised funds to purchase goodie bags for the senior citizens.

Celebrations & Commemorations

Annual Community Lunch was held on 16 February 2019 and was graced by Dr. Tan Wu Meng, Advisor to Jurong GRC Grassroots

Our P6 students took on different roles in this event as part of their “Values In Action – iCare for the Community” project. They packed goodie bags, performed for the seniors, set up the hall for the event and made Chinese New Year cards. Our SAC sponsored the lunch as well as “red packets” for the senior citizens who attended the event while the rest of

in the group performances. in the group performances.

“It was so heartwarming to see everyone in the school working together to

make this event successful. Although it was tiring but it was worthwhile. I

learnt about servant leadership as we attended to the needs of the elderly.

Seeing the smiles on their faces really delighted us!”

Lin Zuo Heng (Excellence 6)

“By overcoming the challenges faced during the high-element

activities, this camp had helped to strengthen my character. It

also gave me the opportunity to know my friends better. The

instructors were forthcoming and encouraging. The activities

were the highlights as they were fun and engaging!”

Leeor Lederer Gibel Neo Azoulay (Resilience 1)

Earth DayEnvironmental and Science Club members helped to raise environmental awareness through activities such as promoting plastic recycling through a fi shing game, conducting quizzes relating to electricity conservation and reducing food wastage. They also set up message dedication booths to encourage environmental conservation. The members showcased their upcycled production such as the solar cooker and recycled paper. Students in the school enjoyed the activities as they understood the message of energy conservation and climate change.

Level ProgrammesLevel ProgrammesLevel ProgrammesLevel Programmes

The P5 cohort participated in the annual Resilience Camp from 25 to 27 February 2019. This year, the camp was held at Jalan Bahtera Adventure Centre. One of the objectives

“By overcoming the challenges faced during the high-element

booths to encourage environmental conservation. The members showcased their upcycled production such as the solar cooker and conservation. The members showcased their upcycled production such as the solar cooker and

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Chinese New Year Celebration

Tot al Defence Day

International Friendship Day

During the Chinese New Year celebration, teachers and students were treated to a fantastic array of programmes. Besides enjoying the lion dance, wushu and music performances, the students

had fun learning about idioms and guessing Chinese riddles! Prior to the festive celebration, students also learnt

Chinese New Year greetings in Mandarin and tried the distinctive Chinese handicraft, paper-cutting, during Active Recess. This year, students from our MOE Kindergarten

joined in our celebration.

“Together We Keep Singapore Strong” was the theme for Total Defence Day 2019. At Pei Tong Primary, we focused on how Civil Defence, one of the fi ve Pillars of Total Defence, is critical to Singapore. As part of the commemoration, students wrote pledges to do their part to keep Singapore safe and interacted with the neighbourhood police volunteers who shared their experiences and knowledge with them during Active Recess. Our students even had the opportunity to get behind the wheels of a real police car.

The theme for this year’s International Friendship Day is “Connected Communities”.

An entertaining skit was presented during assembly to teach students about the importance of staying united as a community.

During the Active Recess, students coloured the countries’ flags, matched the landmarks and wrote friendship cards to one another. Parent Volunteers also set up two display booths to showcase the cultures of

Indonesia and Vietnam. The students had fun learning about ASEAN countries.

Celebrations & CommemorationsChinese New Year CelebrationChinese New Year Celebration

During the Chinese New Year celebration, teachers and students were treated to a fantastic array of programmes. Besides enjoying the lion dance, wushu and music performances, the students

had fun learning about idioms and guessing Chinese riddles! Prior to the festive celebration, students also learnt

Chinese New Year greetings in Mandarin and tried the distinctive Chinese handicraft, paper-cutting, during Active Recess. This year, students from our MOE Kindergarten


Chinese New Year CelebrationDuring the Chinese New Year celebration, teachers

and students were treated to a fantastic array of programmes. Besides enjoying the lion dance, wushu and music performances, the students

and tried the distinctive Chinese handicraft, paper-cutting, during Active Recess. This year, students from our MOE Kindergarten


During the Chinese New Year celebration, teachers and students were treated to a fantastic array of and students were treated to a fantastic array of

“I have learnt some different traditional beliefs that are practised during Chinese New Year. For example, I learnt that red is an auspicious

colour to the Chinese. The lion dance literally took my breath away as I watched the nimble footwork carried out by the troupe.”

Tan Liang Yuh (Responsibility 1)

“For the fi rst time, I managed to sit at the driver’s seat in a police car

that was parked in our school, I felt so excited about it! I even spoke to a

police offi cer and he was really friendly!” Ng Yeexuan (Responsibility 2)

police volunteers who shared their experiences and knowledge with them during Active Recess. Our students

“Together We Keep Singapore Strong” was the theme for Total Defence Day 2019. At

Civil Defence, one of the fi ve Pillars of Total Defence, is critical to Singapore. As part of the commemoration, students wrote pledges to do their part to keep Singapore safe and interacted with the neighbourhood police volunteers who shared their experiences and

“Together We Keep Singapore Strong” was

pledges to do their part to keep Singapore safe and interacted with the neighbourhood police volunteers who shared their experiences and



During the Active Recess, students coloured the countries’ flags, matched the landmarks and wrote friendship cards to one another. Parent Volunteers also set up two display booths to showcase the cultures of




During the Active Recess, students coloured


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Competitions

EventsPrefect Invest it ure

Malay Department - Ops Baca

Dest ination Imagination

Upp er Primary Sports Carnival

As part of Malay enrichment programme, our students from P3, 4 and 5 took part in the Ops Baca 2019 jointly organised by Greenridge Primary School and Zhenghua Community Club on 16 March 2019. The students were excited about taking part in this competition and were very enthusiastic during rehearsals. The P3 students took part in the Book Promotion category where they acted out a scene from a book they were selling. The P4 students participated in the ‘Lain Pula!’ category where they added a modern twist to a favourite classic story. The P5 students had to address the moral dilemma of the skit they presented. For a fi rst-time effort, the students did well, coming in third in two categories and placing fourth overall. Well done!

On 13 March 2019, our school held the annual Prefect Investiture. The student leaders celebrated the commencement of duty for our new Prefect Executive Committee (EXCO) in Primary 5. Our newly appointed Head Prefect, Neo Wei Lun, Dexter (Resilience 3), delivered a rousing message to our student leaders. In his message, he encouraged all student leaders to always be exemplary in behaviour and serve the school with pride. In the second segment of the ceremony, P6 student leaders who served as CCE Ambassadors, Active Recess Representatives, CCA leaders and Cyber-Wellness Ambassadors were recognised for the service they had rendered to the school. Congratulations to all the student leaders.

The Sports Carnival was held on 18 April 2019. The

carnival commenced after student representatives from each class took the Athlete’s Pledge. The P3 students gathered at the

newly constructed outdoor basketball

court for their Captain’s Ball matches. The P4 students were

extremely excited to use the new fi eld for their soccer matches. The P5 students had their floorball matches in the Indoor Sports Hall (ISH) while the P6 students played their hearts out against their opponents in the Multi-Purpose Hall (MPH) for their volleyball matches!

The highlights for the event were the Student-Teacher Games and the Station Games as the Pei Tong family had fun and celebrated sportsmanship!

In a bid to expose our P4 students to challenging situations in which they could learn to apply creative thinking, critical analysis, communication and collaboration skills, they participated in Destination Imagination (DI) Tournament on 6 April 2019. This international competition comprised various challenges that foster creativity, courage and curiosity through the fi elds of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). We are proud of the valiant collaboration efforts of this pioneering team of students.

newly appointed Head Prefect, Neo Wei Lun, Dexter

On 13 March 2019, our school held the annual Prefect Investiture. The

Committee (EXCO)

newly appointed Head

Prefect Investiture. The

Committee (EXCO)

newly appointed Head

“How enjoyable and fun! We learnt about creativity and

teamwork throughout the journey. We became more confi dent

in speaking to an audience and less dependent on the teachers

as the days went by. Our teachers also encouraged us to think

out-of-the-box while solving problems.”

Manongsong Jaime Raphael Dela Cruz (Responsibility 1)

court for their Captain’s Ball matches. The P4 students were


carnival commenced after student representatives from each class took the

outdoor basketball court for their Captain’s Ball


outdoor basketball court for their Captain’s Ball

We would like to thank our PSG and parent volunteers for helping in many of our school events.

well, coming in third in two categories and placing fourth

As part of Malay enrichment programme, our students from P3, 4 and 5 took part in the Ops Baca 2019 jointly organised by Greenridge Primary School and Zhenghua Community Club on 16 March 2019. The students were excited about taking part in this

participated in the ‘Lain Pula!’ category where

address the moral dilemma of the skit they presented. For a fi rst-time effort, the students did well, coming in third in two categories and placing fourth

As part of Malay enrichment programme, our students from P3, 4 and 5 took part in the Ops Baca 2019 jointly organised by Greenridge Primary School and Zhenghua Community Club on 16 March 2019. The students were excited about taking part in this

participated in the ‘Lain Pula!’ category where

presented. For a fi rst-time effort, the students did well, coming in third in two categories and placing fourth

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