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HorizonHorizonA Message From Our Vice-Principal (Academic),

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Woodlands Ring Primary School11 Woodlands Ring Road, Singapore 738240 | Tel: 63643679 | Fax: 63643490

Web: http://www.woodlandsringpri.moe.edu.sg

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Motivating and Empowering StaffWorking and Achieving as a Team

Dear Parents and Pupils,

We envision our pupils to be “Passionate Learners, Gracious Citizens”. We believe every pupil is unique and endowed with different talents and abilities. It is up to every educator to discover and grow these strengths in every child. Indeed, this school is much more than mere bricks and mortar that buildings are made of. In fact, this school is an institution of vibrant learning, a place where pupils discover and strengthen their talents and abilities, broaden their horizons and achieve their personal best.

Academic excellence, whilst important, is not the only factor that will determine a child’s success in the future. Character development plays an integral part in ensuring our pupils are self-directed individuals who are able to make informed choices that serve not just their own interests but that of a larger community. In our increasingly globalised community, it is of paramount importance that we nurture in our pupils the moral resolve to navigate in an uncertain environment and a sense of responsibility to contribute to the success of the nation. Our Values-in-Action programme and leadership developmental programme place pupils in various leadership roles such as the Subject Monitors, Prefects, and CCA leaders to encourage active contribution to the school community.

Since young, I have always been reminded that integrity and hard work are the key ingredients for our future successes, especially in this volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous environment. To prepare our pupils for an increasingly interconnected world, we must provide a sound academic foundation in literacy and numeracy that integrates life skills and the building of character. Our integrity and moral values will determine the real

power behind our words. Let me illustrate what I mean through a story below:

Mahatma Gandhi and SweetsThere is a story of a troubled mother who had a daughter who was addicted to sweets. One day, she approached Mahatma Gandhi, known as the Father of the Nation of India, explained the problem to him and asked whether he might talk to the young girl. “Bring your daughter to me in three weeks’ time and I will speak to her,” he said.

After three weeks, the mother brought her daughter to him. He took the young girl aside and spoke to her about the harmful effects of eating sweets excessively and urged her to kick her bad habit. The mother thanked Mahatma Gandhi for his advice and then asked him, “But why didn’t you speak to her three weeks ago?”

Mahatma Gandhi replied, “Because three weeks ago, I was still addicted to sweets.”

Our team of dedicated teachers in WRPS will continue to challenge ourselves to relook and reframe our perspectives in the way we teach and in the way the pupils learn, amidst varying expectations of what constitute a successful WRPS graduate.

Anchoring on our school values (ICaRE3) and having the belief that every child matters, we do our best as a school to prepare our pupils well for the future. We also believe that school-home partnership will go a long way to support the holistic development of our pupils.

Mr Thomas BohVice-Principal (Academic)

Giving our pupils the opportunities to shine in the different areas

Our winners, Chidviya Chidambaram, Primary 5 Violet, Thirusiha Pirapakaran, Primary 4 Tulip, Muthukumar Mahisha, Primary 4 Violet and Tanisha Senthil, Primary 5 Tulip with Mr Gunalan, News Head, Mediacorp and Sembawang GRC MP Vikram Nair

A winning project which aims to improve our pupils’ oracy skills

Mr Thomas Boh

It was an exhilarating start to the year for our soccer boys who participated in the North Zone Primary School Football Competition. Both the Junior Boys and Senior Boys teams excelled and clinched the 1st position. Congratulations to our champions for reaping the fruits of their labour!

Congratulations to our trio of Malay Language teachers - Mdm Norlizah, Mdm Suraya and Mdm Rahayu – for winning the Commendation award in the MOE Innergy (Schools) Award 2018! The award recognises teams who have developed and implemented innovative teaching methods. Their award-winning project named ‘Generasi MTV – Pengajaran e-Lisan’ focusses on the teaching of e-oral for the Primary 6 pupils through Visible Thinking Skills. This innovative strategy has since been introduced to all Primary 3 to Primary 6 Malay Language classes.

In the 2019 North West Outstanding School Partner Award ceremony, our school once again clinched the gold award. This award recognises the schools that have been supportive partners in the North West Community Development Council (NWCDC). It also seeks to encourage school-community partnership through NWCDC’s various events and programmes.

The Raffles Scholarship aims to support the learning of financially-deserving Primary 5 and 6 pupils to enable them to reach their academic potential and excel in their studies. WRPS is proud to have 2 pupils receiving the scholarship this year.

Think you can spell well? Try beating this team of Primary 4 and 5 pupils who can spell excellently in Tamil! They outshone representatives from more than 80 schools in the Tamil Spelling Bee National Competition and won the 2nd prize! Congratulations, pupils!

Both our Head Prefect, Dora Lin Xin Er and Assistant Head Prefect, Emilee Gan Hui Xian from Primary 6 Violet received the OARS award 2019 at the North West Community Development Council award ceremony. They were recognised for their CCA and academic accomplishments, as well as their pupil leadership and community contribution. Well done, girls!

I am very grateful to my school and teachers for nominating me to receive this scholarship. Receiving this scholarship is a great motivation for me to work even harder and give my best even when I face challenges. My school motto, “We Do Our Best”, is a constant reminder for me to strive for excellence.

~ Sun Jia Ze, Primary 5 Tulip

During the award ceremony, I was overjoyed when I received the OARS award on stage and proud that my school clinched the gold award for the Outstanding School Partner Award. It was almost a surreal experience. I was also reminded of the importance to serve and reach out to my community.

~ Emilee Gan Hui Xian, Primary 6 Violet

North Zone Primary School Football Competition

MOE Innergy (Schools) Award 2018

Welcome to WRPS

Our Editorial Team

North West Outstanding School Partner Award

Raffles Scholarship

Tamil Spelling Bee

North West Outstanding All-Rounder Student (OARS) Award

Mr Tarmizi

Mdm Norlizah

Mdm Renugga

Mrs Shermin Poh

Mdm Puspaja

Mr Andy Lim

For weeks, we trained hard, working on our weaknesses and improving our fitness level so that we will have enough stamina to play well during the competition. Although there were times where I faced challenges, my supportive family, teachers, coach and teammates were always there for me to cheer me on and encourage me to achieve more. I also learnt the importance of good sportsmanship as I interact with my competitors in the field.

~ Muhammad Harith Rafee'uddeen Bin Muhammad Haikal, Primary 5 Violet, Junior Boys football team

Front row (from left to right):Ms Mock Huili is the co-form teacher of Primary 5 Rose and teaches them English, Science and Social Studies.Mdm Lee Yin Yin is the co-form teacher of Primary 1 Hibiscus and teaches Primary 1 and 5 Chinese Language.Ms Deborah Tsung teaches Primary 1 and 2 Chinese Language.

Back row (from left to right):Mr Muhammad is the co-form teacher of Primary 2 Jasmine and teaches Primary 1, 2, 3 and 6 Art.Mr Vishnu Rai teaches Primary 5 English and Foundation Math.

Our Junior Boys basked in glory, along with their supportive families!

Our proud awardees of the Raffles Scholarship 2019, Sun Jia Ze and Muhammad Fadzuli Bin Abdul Rahman, Primary 5 Tulip

Our Senior Boys celebrated their long-awaited win with their CCA teachers and Ms Geetha, our principal.

Presenting to you our OARS Award winners, Emilee Gan Hui Xian and Dora Lin Xin Er from Primary 6 Violet!

Mrs Tay Chin Han, Mrs Ong Zhihui, Mrs Marion Lim and Mrs NaveenAdviser: Miss Geetha d/o Doraisamy

Raising Readers in WRPS Appreciating Our Country and Beyond Nurturing the Spirit of Friendship

“Quickly! Let’s line up for the book-signing session!” the upper primary pupils exclaimed while clutching their precious books authored by Gabby Tye and Elodie Kyra. Both authors were in school to share their journeys as authors and to promote local literature. To foster the love of reading across all levels, Lynette Teo of X and O are B.F.F.s! and Andy Chua of Fossil Finders were also invited to share their writing experiences with the lower and middle primary levels respectively.

The assembly talks were so impactful that discussions of the books among pupils spread like wildfire in the ensuing weeks. One of our pupils, Zachary Teo of Primary 2 Carnation, even attended another book-sharing session by Amon and Andy Chua at the Lee Kong Chian Natural Museum! It was heartening to see the tremendous support by the pupils for the local authors as well as their display of the love for reading!

One of our unique programmes at the lower primary is to watch favourite book characters coming alive on stage. This year, our Primary 2 pupils had the opportunity to watch the play The Selfish Giant based on the book by Oscar Wilde. Meanwhile, the Primary 1 pupils attended another play titled The Hungry Caterpillar based on the book by Eric Carle. The pupils thoroughly enjoyed watching the characters on stage and were captivated by all the props and brilliant costumes. More importantly, our pupils deepened their understanding on the value of friendship and being caring towards others.

Mass Borrowing SessionPupils from Primary 3 to 6 entered the school library eagerly - it was the highly anticipated NLB “Books 2 Go” session again! Held twice a year, a wide variety of NLB books were available for pupils to browse and borrow on the spot. It is always a highlight for our pupils as they can read new books across many different genres.

The immersion trips aimed to develop the global awareness of our pupils through authentic and situated learning. Pupils gained a broader perspective of the world and strengthened their understanding of the challenges faced by Singapore in the midst of global uncertainty. In addition, they learnt more about the various heritage practices from their interactions with the locals.

WRPS celebrated International Friendship Day on 12 April this year with the theme, Connected Communities. The activities and programmes were organised around this theme. Pupils from the Drama and Literacy Club staged a puppet show to reiterate the importance of building strong friendships despite differences. The recess and classroom activities further provided our pupils with opportunities to learn about the different traditions, languages and cultures of the ASEAN countries. We want all our pupils to appreciate the value of friendship and cooperation in our multi-racial society and with those living beyond our borders.

The annual SpA Week was a great platform for our pupils to apply the skills they had learnt in their art, music and physical education lessons and learn through meaningful play.

What better way to find out and understand more about the traditions and cultures of another race than to engage in hands-on and interactive activities? Our Mother Tongue Cultural Fiesta did just that and provided our Primary 4 pupils with an enriching learning experience. After the fiesta, they all had a better appreciation of our local culture and practices.

The annual Tamil Language Festival saw Tamil-speaking pupils enjoying an array of activities that provided them with authentic opportunities to use their Mother Tongue Language and experience the culture. It was heartening to see the looks of excitement on our pupils as they communicated enthusiastically with one another using the Tamil Language.

Book Buzz and Storytelling SessionsBesides the mass borrowing sessions, a librarian from NLB shared with our pupils during their assembly periods the current reading trends and latest titles that have been recently released. Her message was very clear - reading is fundamental, reading develops your brain, reading provides a window into the world around you and helps you do better in all school subjects! Let’s all continue to make reading a lifelong habit even in this 21st century.

There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.

~ Walt Disney

Local Author Talks

Storybook Characters Coming Alive!

National Library Board (NLB) Reading Activities Cultural Immersion Trips to Sabah, Penang, Johor and Hong Kong

International Friendship Day

Sports and Aesthetics (SpA) Week

Primary 4 Mother Tongue Cultural Fiesta

Tamil Language Festival Mdm Azlifah

Mdm Liane Nonis

Mdm Sunita

Mrs Rita Chew

Mrs Palani and Mdm Puvaneswary

Mrs Tay Chin Han

Mdm Diana Law

Ms Santhi

It was very exciting to meet Amon and Andy Chua at the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum up close! They are the authors of my favourite books, Bone Hunt and Fossil Finders. Their books are fantastic as they allow me to travel back in time.

~ Zachary Teo Ting Song, Primary 2 Carnation

The play was amazing. I saw a tall pole and a lot of smoke effect, creating much suspense in the story. My favourite part was when the giant moved his hands and many flowers bloomed. It was magical!

~ See Qi Le Zavier, Primary 2 Hibiscus

SabahThis trip to Sabah made me realise that I was independent enough to take care of myself! We had a humorous guide who told us jokes and many interesting stories that helped us learn more about the history of this part of Malaysia. My favourite part of the trip was visiting the Mari Mari Cultural Village. We explored different types of houses owned by different tribes and also got to try the food that they usually eat. It was a memorable and meaningful trip for me.

~Charmaine Lim Ying Xuan, Primary 5 Violet

PenangWhen I arrived at Penang, I was amazed by the towering hills around me. In addition, I have learnt a lot about Penang from the many cultural and historical sites that I visited. I went to places such as the Chew Jetty, the Peranakan Museum, Penang Street Art and Penang Hill. From the school visit, I made new friends from another country. I even got to participate in their interesting lessons and had a wonderful time there. I look forward to other overseas learning opportunities.

~ Adam Bin Amiruddin, Primary 5 Lavender

JohorIt was the first time we were going for an overseas learning journey as a class. We visited the U.K. Farm in Kluang, Malaysia. We had the opportunity to observe up close different animals such as goats, deer and ducks in this tranquil setting. We even had the chance to feed ostriches. It seemed like information from our Science textbooks came alive for us in this trip and we definitely look forward to such trips again.

~ Farah Dayana Wong and Rayhan Ariq Bin Mohammad Affendy, Primary 4 Rose

Hong KongI was part of the Primary 5 group that went for a cultural immersion trip to Hong Kong. The trip was enriching for me as I visited many places of interest in Hong Kong like Disneyland, The Victoria Peak and even had the chance to watch the Symphony of Lights at Victoria Harbour. I even went to the Tai O Fishing Village. That experience showed me a different lifestyle compared to what I am used to in Singapore. My school visit was to S.K.H Holy Cross Primary School. I participated in the lessons and had a taste of what it was like to be a pupil there. Even though some of the lessons were conducted in a language that was not familiar to me, my buddies from the school were gracious and tried their best to explain to me what was going on. It was a memorable experience for me and I was excited to have been selected for this educational trip.

~ Surya Priyan s/o Gopi, Primary 5 Sunflower

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All smiles after overlooking the whole of Georgetown at Penang Hill, standing 823 metres above sea level

Experiencing various artistic media and stretching our imagination

Our Primary 3 pupils learning to play various Indian classical musical instruments

Cross-cultural activities such as making hand puppets and Bunga Manggar were some of the highlights of this cultural fiesta.

A live puppet show by pupils from the Drama and Literacy Club got our pupils thinking about the value of friendship in our multi-racial society and interconnected world.

One of the highlights was our interactive assembly programmes, which brought home the message that art and music are everywhere. Having a jolly good time!

Our class was amazed by the skillful Orang Asli blowing their darts at the targets.

We can’t wait to watch the play!

Zachary with his favourite authors

It was books galore for the pupils during the NLB “Books 2 Go” session.

The use of movie trailers piqued our pupils’ interest in borrowing the recommended books.

An enthusiastic crowd vying for the local authors’ signatures on their books

All ready to watch the wondrous tale filled with captivating puppetry and a touch of magic

At Hong Kong’s first Zero Carbon Building, where we learnt about zero carbon building design and technologies, and their efforts in raising community awareness about low carbon living in Hong Kong

Experiencing school life and making new friends at Sekolah Kebangsaan Mutiara, a school that we visited

Raising Readers in WRPS Appreciating Our Country and Beyond Nurturing the Spirit of Friendship

“Quickly! Let’s line up for the book-signing session!” the upper primary pupils exclaimed while clutching their precious books authored by Gabby Tye and Elodie Kyra. Both authors were in school to share their journeys as authors and to promote local literature. To foster the love of reading across all levels, Lynette Teo of X and O are B.F.F.s! and Andy Chua of Fossil Finders were also invited to share their writing experiences with the lower and middle primary levels respectively.

The assembly talks were so impactful that discussions of the books among pupils spread like wildfire in the ensuing weeks. One of our pupils, Zachary Teo of Primary 2 Carnation, even attended another book-sharing session by Amon and Andy Chua at the Lee Kong Chian Natural Museum! It was heartening to see the tremendous support by the pupils for the local authors as well as their display of the love for reading!

One of our unique programmes at the lower primary is to watch favourite book characters coming alive on stage. This year, our Primary 2 pupils had the opportunity to watch the play The Selfish Giant based on the book by Oscar Wilde. Meanwhile, the Primary 1 pupils attended another play titled The Hungry Caterpillar based on the book by Eric Carle. The pupils thoroughly enjoyed watching the characters on stage and were captivated by all the props and brilliant costumes. More importantly, our pupils deepened their understanding on the value of friendship and being caring towards others.

Mass Borrowing SessionPupils from Primary 3 to 6 entered the school library eagerly - it was the highly anticipated NLB “Books 2 Go” session again! Held twice a year, a wide variety of NLB books were available for pupils to browse and borrow on the spot. It is always a highlight for our pupils as they can read new books across many different genres.

The immersion trips aimed to develop the global awareness of our pupils through authentic and situated learning. Pupils gained a broader perspective of the world and strengthened their understanding of the challenges faced by Singapore in the midst of global uncertainty. In addition, they learnt more about the various heritage practices from their interactions with the locals.

WRPS celebrated International Friendship Day on 12 April this year with the theme, Connected Communities. The activities and programmes were organised around this theme. Pupils from the Drama and Literacy Club staged a puppet show to reiterate the importance of building strong friendships despite differences. The recess and classroom activities further provided our pupils with opportunities to learn about the different traditions, languages and cultures of the ASEAN countries. We want all our pupils to appreciate the value of friendship and cooperation in our multi-racial society and with those living beyond our borders.

The annual SpA Week was a great platform for our pupils to apply the skills they had learnt in their art, music and physical education lessons and learn through meaningful play.

What better way to find out and understand more about the traditions and cultures of another race than to engage in hands-on and interactive activities? Our Mother Tongue Cultural Fiesta did just that and provided our Primary 4 pupils with an enriching learning experience. After the fiesta, they all had a better appreciation of our local culture and practices.

The annual Tamil Language Festival saw Tamil-speaking pupils enjoying an array of activities that provided them with authentic opportunities to use their Mother Tongue Language and experience the culture. It was heartening to see the looks of excitement on our pupils as they communicated enthusiastically with one another using the Tamil Language.

Book Buzz and Storytelling SessionsBesides the mass borrowing sessions, a librarian from NLB shared with our pupils during their assembly periods the current reading trends and latest titles that have been recently released. Her message was very clear - reading is fundamental, reading develops your brain, reading provides a window into the world around you and helps you do better in all school subjects! Let’s all continue to make reading a lifelong habit even in this 21st century.

There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.

~ Walt Disney

Local Author Talks

Storybook Characters Coming Alive!

National Library Board (NLB) Reading Activities Cultural Immersion Trips to Sabah, Penang, Johor and Hong Kong

International Friendship Day

Sports and Aesthetics (SpA) Week

Primary 4 Mother Tongue Cultural Fiesta

Tamil Language Festival Mdm Azlifah

Mdm Liane Nonis

Mdm Sunita

Mrs Rita Chew

Mrs Palani and Mdm Puvaneswary

Mrs Tay Chin Han

Mdm Diana Law

Ms Santhi

It was very exciting to meet Amon and Andy Chua at the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum up close! They are the authors of my favourite books, Bone Hunt and Fossil Finders. Their books are fantastic as they allow me to travel back in time.

~ Zachary Teo Ting Song, Primary 2 Carnation

The play was amazing. I saw a tall pole and a lot of smoke effect, creating much suspense in the story. My favourite part was when the giant moved his hands and many flowers bloomed. It was magical!

~ See Qi Le Zavier, Primary 2 Hibiscus

SabahThis trip to Sabah made me realise that I was independent enough to take care of myself! We had a humorous guide who told us jokes and many interesting stories that helped us learn more about the history of this part of Malaysia. My favourite part of the trip was visiting the Mari Mari Cultural Village. We explored different types of houses owned by different tribes and also got to try the food that they usually eat. It was a memorable and meaningful trip for me.

~Charmaine Lim Ying Xuan, Primary 5 Violet

PenangWhen I arrived at Penang, I was amazed by the towering hills around me. In addition, I have learnt a lot about Penang from the many cultural and historical sites that I visited. I went to places such as the Chew Jetty, the Peranakan Museum, Penang Street Art and Penang Hill. From the school visit, I made new friends from another country. I even got to participate in their interesting lessons and had a wonderful time there. I look forward to other overseas learning opportunities.

~ Adam Bin Amiruddin, Primary 5 Lavender

JohorIt was the first time we were going for an overseas learning journey as a class. We visited the U.K. Farm in Kluang, Malaysia. We had the opportunity to observe up close different animals such as goats, deer and ducks in this tranquil setting. We even had the chance to feed ostriches. It seemed like information from our Science textbooks came alive for us in this trip and we definitely look forward to such trips again.

~ Farah Dayana Wong and Rayhan Ariq Bin Mohammad Affendy, Primary 4 Rose

Hong KongI was part of the Primary 5 group that went for a cultural immersion trip to Hong Kong. The trip was enriching for me as I visited many places of interest in Hong Kong like Disneyland, The Victoria Peak and even had the chance to watch the Symphony of Lights at Victoria Harbour. I even went to the Tai O Fishing Village. That experience showed me a different lifestyle compared to what I am used to in Singapore. My school visit was to S.K.H Holy Cross Primary School. I participated in the lessons and had a taste of what it was like to be a pupil there. Even though some of the lessons were conducted in a language that was not familiar to me, my buddies from the school were gracious and tried their best to explain to me what was going on. It was a memorable experience for me and I was excited to have been selected for this educational trip.

~ Surya Priyan s/o Gopi, Primary 5 Sunflower

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All smiles after overlooking the whole of Georgetown at Penang Hill, standing 823 metres above sea level

Experiencing various artistic media and stretching our imagination

Our Primary 3 pupils learning to play various Indian classical musical instruments

Cross-cultural activities such as making hand puppets and Bunga Manggar were some of the highlights of this cultural fiesta.

A live puppet show by pupils from the Drama and Literacy Club got our pupils thinking about the value of friendship in our multi-racial society and interconnected world.

One of the highlights was our interactive assembly programmes, which brought home the message that art and music are everywhere. Having a jolly good time!

Our class was amazed by the skillful Orang Asli blowing their darts at the targets.

We can’t wait to watch the play!

Zachary with his favourite authors

It was books galore for the pupils during the NLB “Books 2 Go” session.

The use of movie trailers piqued our pupils’ interest in borrowing the recommended books.

An enthusiastic crowd vying for the local authors’ signatures on their books

All ready to watch the wondrous tale filled with captivating puppetry and a touch of magic

At Hong Kong’s first Zero Carbon Building, where we learnt about zero carbon building design and technologies, and their efforts in raising community awareness about low carbon living in Hong Kong

Experiencing school life and making new friends at Sekolah Kebangsaan Mutiara, a school that we visited

Raising Readers in WRPS Appreciating Our Country and Beyond Nurturing the Spirit of Friendship

“Quickly! Let’s line up for the book-signing session!” the upper primary pupils exclaimed while clutching their precious books authored by Gabby Tye and Elodie Kyra. Both authors were in school to share their journeys as authors and to promote local literature. To foster the love of reading across all levels, Lynette Teo of X and O are B.F.F.s! and Andy Chua of Fossil Finders were also invited to share their writing experiences with the lower and middle primary levels respectively.

The assembly talks were so impactful that discussions of the books among pupils spread like wildfire in the ensuing weeks. One of our pupils, Zachary Teo of Primary 2 Carnation, even attended another book-sharing session by Amon and Andy Chua at the Lee Kong Chian Natural Museum! It was heartening to see the tremendous support by the pupils for the local authors as well as their display of the love for reading!

One of our unique programmes at the lower primary is to watch favourite book characters coming alive on stage. This year, our Primary 2 pupils had the opportunity to watch the play The Selfish Giant based on the book by Oscar Wilde. Meanwhile, the Primary 1 pupils attended another play titled The Hungry Caterpillar based on the book by Eric Carle. The pupils thoroughly enjoyed watching the characters on stage and were captivated by all the props and brilliant costumes. More importantly, our pupils deepened their understanding on the value of friendship and being caring towards others.

Mass Borrowing SessionPupils from Primary 3 to 6 entered the school library eagerly - it was the highly anticipated NLB “Books 2 Go” session again! Held twice a year, a wide variety of NLB books were available for pupils to browse and borrow on the spot. It is always a highlight for our pupils as they can read new books across many different genres.

The immersion trips aimed to develop the global awareness of our pupils through authentic and situated learning. Pupils gained a broader perspective of the world and strengthened their understanding of the challenges faced by Singapore in the midst of global uncertainty. In addition, they learnt more about the various heritage practices from their interactions with the locals.

WRPS celebrated International Friendship Day on 12 April this year with the theme, Connected Communities. The activities and programmes were organised around this theme. Pupils from the Drama and Literacy Club staged a puppet show to reiterate the importance of building strong friendships despite differences. The recess and classroom activities further provided our pupils with opportunities to learn about the different traditions, languages and cultures of the ASEAN countries. We want all our pupils to appreciate the value of friendship and cooperation in our multi-racial society and with those living beyond our borders.

The annual SpA Week was a great platform for our pupils to apply the skills they had learnt in their art, music and physical education lessons and learn through meaningful play.

What better way to find out and understand more about the traditions and cultures of another race than to engage in hands-on and interactive activities? Our Mother Tongue Cultural Fiesta did just that and provided our Primary 4 pupils with an enriching learning experience. After the fiesta, they all had a better appreciation of our local culture and practices.

The annual Tamil Language Festival saw Tamil-speaking pupils enjoying an array of activities that provided them with authentic opportunities to use their Mother Tongue Language and experience the culture. It was heartening to see the looks of excitement on our pupils as they communicated enthusiastically with one another using the Tamil Language.

Book Buzz and Storytelling SessionsBesides the mass borrowing sessions, a librarian from NLB shared with our pupils during their assembly periods the current reading trends and latest titles that have been recently released. Her message was very clear - reading is fundamental, reading develops your brain, reading provides a window into the world around you and helps you do better in all school subjects! Let’s all continue to make reading a lifelong habit even in this 21st century.

There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.

~ Walt Disney

Local Author Talks

Storybook Characters Coming Alive!

National Library Board (NLB) Reading Activities Cultural Immersion Trips to Sabah, Penang, Johor and Hong Kong

International Friendship Day

Sports and Aesthetics (SpA) Week

Primary 4 Mother Tongue Cultural Fiesta

Tamil Language Festival Mdm Azlifah

Mdm Liane Nonis

Mdm Sunita

Mrs Rita Chew

Mrs Palani and Mdm Puvaneswary

Mrs Tay Chin Han

Mdm Diana Law

Ms Santhi

It was very exciting to meet Amon and Andy Chua at the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum up close! They are the authors of my favourite books, Bone Hunt and Fossil Finders. Their books are fantastic as they allow me to travel back in time.

~ Zachary Teo Ting Song, Primary 2 Carnation

The play was amazing. I saw a tall pole and a lot of smoke effect, creating much suspense in the story. My favourite part was when the giant moved his hands and many flowers bloomed. It was magical!

~ See Qi Le Zavier, Primary 2 Hibiscus

SabahThis trip to Sabah made me realise that I was independent enough to take care of myself! We had a humorous guide who told us jokes and many interesting stories that helped us learn more about the history of this part of Malaysia. My favourite part of the trip was visiting the Mari Mari Cultural Village. We explored different types of houses owned by different tribes and also got to try the food that they usually eat. It was a memorable and meaningful trip for me.

~Charmaine Lim Ying Xuan, Primary 5 Violet

PenangWhen I arrived at Penang, I was amazed by the towering hills around me. In addition, I have learnt a lot about Penang from the many cultural and historical sites that I visited. I went to places such as the Chew Jetty, the Peranakan Museum, Penang Street Art and Penang Hill. From the school visit, I made new friends from another country. I even got to participate in their interesting lessons and had a wonderful time there. I look forward to other overseas learning opportunities.

~ Adam Bin Amiruddin, Primary 5 Lavender

JohorIt was the first time we were going for an overseas learning journey as a class. We visited the U.K. Farm in Kluang, Malaysia. We had the opportunity to observe up close different animals such as goats, deer and ducks in this tranquil setting. We even had the chance to feed ostriches. It seemed like information from our Science textbooks came alive for us in this trip and we definitely look forward to such trips again.

~ Farah Dayana Wong and Rayhan Ariq Bin Mohammad Affendy, Primary 4 Rose

Hong KongI was part of the Primary 5 group that went for a cultural immersion trip to Hong Kong. The trip was enriching for me as I visited many places of interest in Hong Kong like Disneyland, The Victoria Peak and even had the chance to watch the Symphony of Lights at Victoria Harbour. I even went to the Tai O Fishing Village. That experience showed me a different lifestyle compared to what I am used to in Singapore. My school visit was to S.K.H Holy Cross Primary School. I participated in the lessons and had a taste of what it was like to be a pupil there. Even though some of the lessons were conducted in a language that was not familiar to me, my buddies from the school were gracious and tried their best to explain to me what was going on. It was a memorable experience for me and I was excited to have been selected for this educational trip.

~ Surya Priyan s/o Gopi, Primary 5 Sunflower

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All smiles after overlooking the whole of Georgetown at Penang Hill, standing 823 metres above sea level

Experiencing various artistic media and stretching our imagination

Our Primary 3 pupils learning to play various Indian classical musical instruments

Cross-cultural activities such as making hand puppets and Bunga Manggar were some of the highlights of this cultural fiesta.

A live puppet show by pupils from the Drama and Literacy Club got our pupils thinking about the value of friendship in our multi-racial society and interconnected world.

One of the highlights was our interactive assembly programmes, which brought home the message that art and music are everywhere. Having a jolly good time!

Our class was amazed by the skillful Orang Asli blowing their darts at the targets.

We can’t wait to watch the play!

Zachary with his favourite authors

It was books galore for the pupils during the NLB “Books 2 Go” session.

The use of movie trailers piqued our pupils’ interest in borrowing the recommended books.

An enthusiastic crowd vying for the local authors’ signatures on their books

All ready to watch the wondrous tale filled with captivating puppetry and a touch of magic

At Hong Kong’s first Zero Carbon Building, where we learnt about zero carbon building design and technologies, and their efforts in raising community awareness about low carbon living in Hong Kong

Experiencing school life and making new friends at Sekolah Kebangsaan Mutiara, a school that we visited

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HorizonHorizonA Message From Our Vice-Principal (Academic),

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Woodlands Ring Primary School11 Woodlands Ring Road, Singapore 738240 | Tel: 63643679 | Fax: 63643490

Web: http://www.woodlandsringpri.moe.edu.sg

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Motivating and Empowering StaffWorking and Achieving as a Team

Dear Parents and Pupils,

We envision our pupils to be “Passionate Learners, Gracious Citizens”. We believe every pupil is unique and endowed with different talents and abilities. It is up to every educator to discover and grow these strengths in every child. Indeed, this school is much more than mere bricks and mortar that buildings are made of. In fact, this school is an institution of vibrant learning, a place where pupils discover and strengthen their talents and abilities, broaden their horizons and achieve their personal best.

Academic excellence, whilst important, is not the only factor that will determine a child’s success in the future. Character development plays an integral part in ensuring our pupils are self-directed individuals who are able to make informed choices that serve not just their own interests but that of a larger community. In our increasingly globalised community, it is of paramount importance that we nurture in our pupils the moral resolve to navigate in an uncertain environment and a sense of responsibility to contribute to the success of the nation. Our Values-in-Action programme and leadership developmental programme place pupils in various leadership roles such as the Subject Monitors, Prefects, and CCA leaders to encourage active contribution to the school community.

Since young, I have always been reminded that integrity and hard work are the key ingredients for our future successes, especially in this volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous environment. To prepare our pupils for an increasingly interconnected world, we must provide a sound academic foundation in literacy and numeracy that integrates life skills and the building of character. Our integrity and moral values will determine the real

power behind our words. Let me illustrate what I mean through a story below:

Mahatma Gandhi and SweetsThere is a story of a troubled mother who had a daughter who was addicted to sweets. One day, she approached Mahatma Gandhi, known as the Father of the Nation of India, explained the problem to him and asked whether he might talk to the young girl. “Bring your daughter to me in three weeks’ time and I will speak to her,” he said.

After three weeks, the mother brought her daughter to him. He took the young girl aside and spoke to her about the harmful effects of eating sweets excessively and urged her to kick her bad habit. The mother thanked Mahatma Gandhi for his advice and then asked him, “But why didn’t you speak to her three weeks ago?”

Mahatma Gandhi replied, “Because three weeks ago, I was still addicted to sweets.”

Our team of dedicated teachers in WRPS will continue to challenge ourselves to relook and reframe our perspectives in the way we teach and in the way the pupils learn, amidst varying expectations of what constitute a successful WRPS graduate.

Anchoring on our school values (ICaRE3) and having the belief that every child matters, we do our best as a school to prepare our pupils well for the future. We also believe that school-home partnership will go a long way to support the holistic development of our pupils.

Mr Thomas BohVice-Principal (Academic)

Giving our pupils the opportunities to shine in the different areas

Our winners, Chidviya Chidambaram, Primary 5 Violet, Thirusiha Pirapakaran, Primary 4 Tulip, Muthukumar Mahisha, Primary 4 Violet and Tanisha Senthil, Primary 5 Tulip with Mr Gunalan, News Head, Mediacorp and Sembawang GRC MP Vikram Nair

A winning project which aims to improve our pupils’ oracy skills

Mr Thomas Boh

It was an exhilarating start to the year for our soccer boys who participated in the North Zone Primary School Football Competition. Both the Junior Boys and Senior Boys teams excelled and clinched the 1st position. Congratulations to our champions for reaping the fruits of their labour!

Congratulations to our trio of Malay Language teachers - Mdm Norlizah, Mdm Suraya and Mdm Rahayu – for winning the Commendation award in the MOE Innergy (Schools) Award 2018! The award recognises teams who have developed and implemented innovative teaching methods. Their award-winning project named ‘Generasi MTV – Pengajaran e-Lisan’ focusses on the teaching of e-oral for the Primary 6 pupils through Visible Thinking Skills. This innovative strategy has since been introduced to all Primary 3 to Primary 6 Malay Language classes.

In the 2019 North West Outstanding School Partner Award ceremony, our school once again clinched the gold award. This award recognises the schools that have been supportive partners in the North West Community Development Council (NWCDC). It also seeks to encourage school-community partnership through NWCDC’s various events and programmes.

The Raffles Scholarship aims to support the learning of financially-deserving Primary 5 and 6 pupils to enable them to reach their academic potential and excel in their studies. WRPS is proud to have 2 pupils receiving the scholarship this year.

Think you can spell well? Try beating this team of Primary 4 and 5 pupils who can spell excellently in Tamil! They outshone representatives from more than 80 schools in the Tamil Spelling Bee National Competition and won the 2nd prize! Congratulations, pupils!

Both our Head Prefect, Dora Lin Xin Er and Assistant Head Prefect, Emilee Gan Hui Xian from Primary 6 Violet received the OARS award 2019 at the North West Community Development Council award ceremony. They were recognised for their CCA and academic accomplishments, as well as their pupil leadership and community contribution. Well done, girls!

I am very grateful to my school and teachers for nominating me to receive this scholarship. Receiving this scholarship is a great motivation for me to work even harder and give my best even when I face challenges. My school motto, “We Do Our Best”, is a constant reminder for me to strive for excellence.

~ Sun Jia Ze, Primary 5 Tulip

During the award ceremony, I was overjoyed when I received the OARS award on stage and proud that my school clinched the gold award for the Outstanding School Partner Award. It was almost a surreal experience. I was also reminded of the importance to serve and reach out to my community.

~ Emilee Gan Hui Xian, Primary 6 Violet

North Zone Primary School Football Competition

MOE Innergy (Schools) Award 2018

Welcome to WRPS

Our Editorial Team

North West Outstanding School Partner Award

Raffles Scholarship

Tamil Spelling Bee

North West Outstanding All-Rounder Student (OARS) Award

Mr Tarmizi

Mdm Norlizah

Mdm Renugga

Mrs Shermin Poh

Mdm Puspaja

Mr Andy Lim

For weeks, we trained hard, working on our weaknesses and improving our fitness level so that we will have enough stamina to play well during the competition. Although there were times where I faced challenges, my supportive family, teachers, coach and teammates were always there for me to cheer me on and encourage me to achieve more. I also learnt the importance of good sportsmanship as I interact with my competitors in the field.

~ Muhammad Harith Rafee'uddeen Bin Muhammad Haikal, Primary 5 Violet, Junior Boys football team

Front row (from left to right):Ms Mock Huili is the co-form teacher of Primary 5 Rose and teaches them English, Science and Social Studies.Mdm Lee Yin Yin is the co-form teacher of Primary 1 Hibiscus and teaches Primary 1 and 5 Chinese Language.Ms Deborah Tsung teaches Primary 1 and 2 Chinese Language.

Back row (from left to right):Mr Muhammad is the co-form teacher of Primary 2 Jasmine and teaches Primary 1, 2, 3 and 6 Art.Mr Vishnu Rai teaches Primary 5 English and Foundation Math.

Our Junior Boys basked in glory, along with their supportive families!

Our proud awardees of the Raffles Scholarship 2019, Sun Jia Ze and Muhammad Fadzuli Bin Abdul Rahman, Primary 5 Tulip

Our Senior Boys celebrated their long-awaited win with their CCA teachers and Ms Geetha, our principal.

Presenting to you our OARS Award winners, Emilee Gan Hui Xian and Dora Lin Xin Er from Primary 6 Violet!

Mrs Tay Chin Han, Mrs Ong Zhihui, Mrs Marion Lim and Mrs NaveenAdviser: Miss Geetha d/o Doraisamy

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Woodlands Ring Primary School11 Woodlands Ring Road, Singapore 738240 | Tel: 63643679 | Fax: 63643490

Web: http://www.woodlandsringpri.moe.edu.sg

a touche design production @ 6659 1876

Motivating and Empowering StaffWorking and Achieving as a Team

Dear Parents and Pupils,

We envision our pupils to be “Passionate Learners, Gracious Citizens”. We believe every pupil is unique and endowed with different talents and abilities. It is up to every educator to discover and grow these strengths in every child. Indeed, this school is much more than mere bricks and mortar that buildings are made of. In fact, this school is an institution of vibrant learning, a place where pupils discover and strengthen their talents and abilities, broaden their horizons and achieve their personal best.

Academic excellence, whilst important, is not the only factor that will determine a child’s success in the future. Character development plays an integral part in ensuring our pupils are self-directed individuals who are able to make informed choices that serve not just their own interests but that of a larger community. In our increasingly globalised community, it is of paramount importance that we nurture in our pupils the moral resolve to navigate in an uncertain environment and a sense of responsibility to contribute to the success of the nation. Our Values-in-Action programme and leadership developmental programme place pupils in various leadership roles such as the Subject Monitors, Prefects, and CCA leaders to encourage active contribution to the school community.

Since young, I have always been reminded that integrity and hard work are the key ingredients for our future successes, especially in this volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous environment. To prepare our pupils for an increasingly interconnected world, we must provide a sound academic foundation in literacy and numeracy that integrates life skills and the building of character. Our integrity and moral values will determine the real

power behind our words. Let me illustrate what I mean through a story below:

Mahatma Gandhi and SweetsThere is a story of a troubled mother who had a daughter who was addicted to sweets. One day, she approached Mahatma Gandhi, known as the Father of the Nation of India, explained the problem to him and asked whether he might talk to the young girl. “Bring your daughter to me in three weeks’ time and I will speak to her,” he said.

After three weeks, the mother brought her daughter to him. He took the young girl aside and spoke to her about the harmful effects of eating sweets excessively and urged her to kick her bad habit. The mother thanked Mahatma Gandhi for his advice and then asked him, “But why didn’t you speak to her three weeks ago?”

Mahatma Gandhi replied, “Because three weeks ago, I was still addicted to sweets.”

Our team of dedicated teachers in WRPS will continue to challenge ourselves to relook and reframe our perspectives in the way we teach and in the way the pupils learn, amidst varying expectations of what constitute a successful WRPS graduate.

Anchoring on our school values (ICaRE3) and having the belief that every child matters, we do our best as a school to prepare our pupils well for the future. We also believe that school-home partnership will go a long way to support the holistic development of our pupils.

Mr Thomas BohVice-Principal (Academic)

Giving our pupils the opportunities to shine in the different areas

Our winners, Chidviya Chidambaram, Primary 5 Violet, Thirusiha Pirapakaran, Primary 4 Tulip, Muthukumar Mahisha, Primary 4 Violet and Tanisha Senthil, Primary 5 Tulip with Mr Gunalan, News Head, Mediacorp and Sembawang GRC MP Vikram Nair

A winning project which aims to improve our pupils’ oracy skills

Mr Thomas Boh

It was an exhilarating start to the year for our soccer boys who participated in the North Zone Primary School Football Competition. Both the Junior Boys and Senior Boys teams excelled and clinched the 1st position. Congratulations to our champions for reaping the fruits of their labour!

Congratulations to our trio of Malay Language teachers - Mdm Norlizah, Mdm Suraya and Mdm Rahayu – for winning the Commendation award in the MOE Innergy (Schools) Award 2018! The award recognises teams who have developed and implemented innovative teaching methods. Their award-winning project named ‘Generasi MTV – Pengajaran e-Lisan’ focusses on the teaching of e-oral for the Primary 6 pupils through Visible Thinking Skills. This innovative strategy has since been introduced to all Primary 3 to Primary 6 Malay Language classes.

In the 2019 North West Outstanding School Partner Award ceremony, our school once again clinched the gold award. This award recognises the schools that have been supportive partners in the North West Community Development Council (NWCDC). It also seeks to encourage school-community partnership through NWCDC’s various events and programmes.

The Raffles Scholarship aims to support the learning of financially-deserving Primary 5 and 6 pupils to enable them to reach their academic potential and excel in their studies. WRPS is proud to have 2 pupils receiving the scholarship this year.

Think you can spell well? Try beating this team of Primary 4 and 5 pupils who can spell excellently in Tamil! They outshone representatives from more than 80 schools in the Tamil Spelling Bee National Competition and won the 2nd prize! Congratulations, pupils!

Both our Head Prefect, Dora Lin Xin Er and Assistant Head Prefect, Emilee Gan Hui Xian from Primary 6 Violet received the OARS award 2019 at the North West Community Development Council award ceremony. They were recognised for their CCA and academic accomplishments, as well as their pupil leadership and community contribution. Well done, girls!

I am very grateful to my school and teachers for nominating me to receive this scholarship. Receiving this scholarship is a great motivation for me to work even harder and give my best even when I face challenges. My school motto, “We Do Our Best”, is a constant reminder for me to strive for excellence.

~ Sun Jia Ze, Primary 5 Tulip

During the award ceremony, I was overjoyed when I received the OARS award on stage and proud that my school clinched the gold award for the Outstanding School Partner Award. It was almost a surreal experience. I was also reminded of the importance to serve and reach out to my community.

~ Emilee Gan Hui Xian, Primary 6 Violet

North Zone Primary School Football Competition

MOE Innergy (Schools) Award 2018

Welcome to WRPS

Our Editorial Team

North West Outstanding School Partner Award

Raffles Scholarship

Tamil Spelling Bee

North West Outstanding All-Rounder Student (OARS) Award

Mr Tarmizi

Mdm Norlizah

Mdm Renugga

Mrs Shermin Poh

Mdm Puspaja

Mr Andy Lim

For weeks, we trained hard, working on our weaknesses and improving our fitness level so that we will have enough stamina to play well during the competition. Although there were times where I faced challenges, my supportive family, teachers, coach and teammates were always there for me to cheer me on and encourage me to achieve more. I also learnt the importance of good sportsmanship as I interact with my competitors in the field.

~ Muhammad Harith Rafee'uddeen Bin Muhammad Haikal, Primary 5 Violet, Junior Boys football team

Front row (from left to right):Ms Mock Huili is the co-form teacher of Primary 5 Rose and teaches them English, Science and Social Studies.Mdm Lee Yin Yin is the co-form teacher of Primary 1 Hibiscus and teaches Primary 1 and 5 Chinese Language.Ms Deborah Tsung teaches Primary 1 and 2 Chinese Language.

Back row (from left to right):Mr Muhammad is the co-form teacher of Primary 2 Jasmine and teaches Primary 1, 2, 3 and 6 Art.Mr Vishnu Rai teaches Primary 5 English and Foundation Math.

Our Junior Boys basked in glory, along with their supportive families!

Our proud awardees of the Raffles Scholarship 2019, Sun Jia Ze and Muhammad Fadzuli Bin Abdul Rahman, Primary 5 Tulip

Our Senior Boys celebrated their long-awaited win with their CCA teachers and Ms Geetha, our principal.

Presenting to you our OARS Award winners, Emilee Gan Hui Xian and Dora Lin Xin Er from Primary 6 Violet!

Mrs Tay Chin Han, Mrs Ong Zhihui, Mrs Marion Lim and Mrs NaveenAdviser: Miss Geetha d/o Doraisamy