Issue 01

PVG NEWSLETTER

24 June 2016

IN THIS ISSUE

Dear PVG members,

We’re pleased to inform you that the first semester’s events and transition back to the original campus had been a smooth and successful one. This year we have received an overwhelming response from volunteers for all events - a very positive sign of parental involvement in our fast-moving society today. Nevertheless, we are constantly exploring on new ways how we can further improve our system to involve all parents, many of whom had volunteered but have not been selected. We are very grateful to all who volunteered. Please be patient with us, while we do our best to involve all.

An important message of this newsletter is to take all of us back to the beginning of the year! We hope that the following updates, shared with your daughter, will help her to recall her experiences of her participation in the school’s various events. Some children may need more encouragement to participate or to try something new. Positive reinforcement is a boost to one’s self-confidence, which in turn empowers one to face with fortitude to conquer, the inevitable changes in life circumstances and environments.

Let’s Get Started!!! January 2016 Home sweet home! Back at Hillcrest campus and a warm welcome to all new Primary onesies and their parents! It was a month full of exploration for the girls at their new playground and brand new PARTS building. A PVG volunteer who possesses a flare for designs and painting had brought the all-time favourite hopscotch to many girls who will hasten their break time just to stretch themselves!

The blazing heat was terribly unbearable during this time of the year yet it had to be hand painted and this mommy did it!

MANY THANKS Mommy!

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February 2016 11-12 Feb Mother Tongue This session like past years were held during recess time, the girls were exposed to 6 different Tang poems. Each selected one with the help of our parent volunteers, some traced and some wrote directly onto the card. A separate parent volunteer took the girls with completed cards to explain to them the meaning of the poems. At the same time, she emphasized each character’s pronunciation and the way poems should be recited.

15 Feb

Chinese Lunar New Year Lo Hei

Civil Defense day as it was announced that morning. Upon registration, a pair of mandarin oranges in a bag was handed out. Mrs. Yue delivered a short speech before all proceeded to the lower canteen to toss to the sweet smelling scrumptious Yu Sheng. It was the loudest moment for all present to shout out all auspicious wishes to everyone around! Lo Hei!!!

With the help of 2 mommies leading the team, careful and well thought-of poems about Spring were selected. The mommies also selected the appropriate type of paper and design to ensure that all the girls can manage this.

We were delighted at the huge turnout of PVs for the 2 hours of intensive training! Kudos to all!

Lovely Chinese pictures were chosen to be pasted on the back of the card to complete this craft.

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March 2016

3o March, the day where the new appointment of EXCO 2016-2018 took placed. All geared towards learning the ropes of supporting the school through commitment and dedication!

From left : Thamray, Sylvia, Ragini, Mona, Lia, Weiling, Jim, Shernice, Yian Ping and Teng

From left : May and Eunice

April 2016 8 April, Healthy Week Wholesaler vegetable and fruit driver unpacked cartons of freshly picked crunchy greens on a sweet smelling dawn. Parent volunteers arrived as early as 6.30am to start their day as hardworking vendor just for a different role today…. Fruit sampling and distribution of a packet of fruit were handed to each and every student.

With compliments from Zespri Kiwi Singapore.

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To our surprise, parent volunteer vendors sold out everything in just 2 hours! The girls made excellent choices and some had in mind Daddy and mommy’s favorite vegetables! Filial Girls indeed!!

Wire loop beeping game for cognitive brain development.

A prize redemption booth was swarmed by repeating girls who beat the challenges of all games! Remarkable!

Memory game on healthy eating.

Dish It Up to know if what you are eating comprised a well-balanced diet?

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Skipping Ultimate Challenge for healthy wellbeing.

15 April, International Friendship day

In partnership with Turkish Cultural Centre, they brought us their dessert that comes with a live performance called the dancing cone!

Whilst many were waiting for their turn, they were given sips of the popular Turkish tea. Your choice of sugar or not had to be seriously made upfront because of a special mixing process.

Besides, Chaoyang School was also invited to join us in the afternoon, our ambassadors did a great job in hosting them! Keep it up ambassadors!

Malay Culture

Ketuput, satay and rendang were amongst the food display while Ketuput weaving was demonstrated.

Tepak Sireh explained the Malay wedding preparations and sireh bagi were given to all the girls who visited the booth.

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Amazing Ebru Art had completely mesmerized everyone. This awe-inspiring art intrigued our girls to create their masterpieces and bringing it home as a souvenir with them.

On the left lower canteen, a photo booth to don on Turkish costume was set up. The girls could choose from a few traditional costumes like a tesettur to pose for a printable photograph with a scenic backdrop of Turkey.

Sampling of Turkish delight, Red Lentil Kofta and Rice Milk Pudding were savored.

Chinese Culture

An excellent team effort of parents to enhance this special day with colourful Chinese Friendship knot. A truly meaningful gift for great friendship!

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Local food delights like Ting Ting candy, Candy floss, dragon beard, Muah Chee, Hokkaido ice cream and popcorn round up our food fair.

Malay culture was spruced up by the display of Batik, traditional games like Congkak and Five Stones, Musical instrument Kompang and Canang.

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Chinese culture taught the girls on making Chinese Friendship Knot, Chinese Calligraphy with henna and Paper fortune cookies.

Indian culture sees yearly Mehndi a hit with the girls! Endless queues for a simple to the most elaborated designs done by our parent volunteers.

Every Wednesday, Contact Time Classroom (CTC)

Since 24 February, a group of 8-10 parent volunteers gathered at the PAL room every Wednesday to organize the Contact Time Classroom for the girls during their recess time. Various activities are available including arts and crafts and board/card games. The girls can also choose to read at the reading corner. The turnout has been fantastic and many girls enjoy the activities!

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The girls trying out the card games!

The Games are: Sleeping Queens, Zeus on the Lose, 7 ATE 9, Qwerkle Cubes and Rat-A-Tat Cat. These Games were chosen based on the Values that they girls can express while playing. Main values are: Patience, Obedience, Orderliness, Responsibility, Integrity and Graciousness and last but not least Creativity to win the game!

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Arts & Crafts

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Quiet Time with Books

That’s all for now! Look out for Family Yoga with Amanda Ling, Racial Harmony and more for the next semester!