Speech Day 2008

On 20/03/2008 GRPS had their speech day celebration. It was great. The team had done a great job. As a parent, I am proud to know about the school's achievements and awards after listening to Mrs. Chew's speech.
The dancers were great too. Their dance, costume, make up and style was very good.
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!
RANI - PSG EXCO

Parent-kid camp 2008

Parent-kid camp 2008

Please refer to http://www.cnb.gov.sg/events/ for more details and application form.

In Conjunction with the Anti-Drug Abuse Campaign 2008

What is it?
Parent-Kid Camp 2008 is an exciting outdoor experience that seeks to encourage social skills learning, disseminate anti-drug messages and more importantly provide an opportune avenue to foster parent-kid bonds through the interactive activities.

When is it?
The 2-day 1-night camp will take place during the first weekend of the school holidays, from 24 to 25 May 2008.

Where is it?
Get away from the buzz of city life! Sarimbun Scout Camp is situated at a tranquil park of Singapore with various camping facilities.

Campsite: Sarimbun Scout Camp@ 70 Jalan Bahtera, (S) 719921
See Map at ANNEX A

By Car: Free parking spaces (limited availability)

By Bus: Take bus no. 975 (from Bukit Panjang Interchange/ Opposite Chua Chu Kang MRT Station) and alight at the bus stop opposite the junction of Lim Chu Kang Lane 5 and Lim Chu Kang Road. 15-20 minutes of walking time.

Shuttle Service: CNB will be providing shuttle service at Kranji MRT Station.

Who can participate?
Open to anyone aged between 10-12 years old. Each participant is to be accompanied by at least 1 parent. The participant may also bring 1 or 2 more siblings who are above 7 years old.

What are the activities?
Highlights of the camp include exciting mass games and tele-matches, campfire, scrapbook-making activities and more!

Are meals provided?
All meals (halal) will be provided. If you have any special dietary requirements please specify in your registration form.


Rules & Regulations
All participants of the camp are to adhere to this set of rules and regulations:-

Registration
As there are limited places for only 40 families, participation is on a first-come first-served basis.
Families interested to participate in this camp are required to register by sending in the registration and indemnity forms by Friday, 9 May 2008. No cancellation is allowed thereafter.
Successful families will be contacted by the organiser.
The decision of the organiser is final and no further correspondence will be entertained.

Indemnity
All participants are to complete the indemnity portion of the registration form .
The organisers will take reasonable care in the proper and safe conduct of the camp. The organisers will not be responsible for any damages or injuries sustained during the course of the camp. Participants shall be personally responsible for their own safety and properties during the participation of the camp.

Others
CNB reserves the right to change, amend or withdraw any of the guidelines/activities without prior notice, and to publicise and/or broadcast participants’ names and images.
For enquiries, please contact:
Joyclene Lau (Ms)
Tel: 6325 6670
Email: joyclene_lau@cnb.gov.sg


A memorable school
holiday experience awaits you!

So hurry, grab your family and sign up soon.

Remember, the closing date for submission is Friday 9, May 2008!

Maths Workshop 18th March 2008

Parents’ Workshop – Mathematics Problem Solving Strategies

7.30pm-9pm

Presenter: Ms Li Fanglan

The founder director of FAN-Math, Ms Li Fanglan has more than 15 years of teaching and writing experience in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions in Singapore, Australia and China. Being an award-winning teacher cum maths specialist, she has conducted Mathematics workshops for teachers and parents in many schools. There are numerous publications to her credit, including FAN-Math Mathematics series (‘Top 10 Maths', Family Magazine, Singapore), i-Excel Heuristic & Model Approach (P1 to P6) and MathExpress - Speed Maths Strategies series (P1 to P6).

PSG Welcome Night 2008

PSG Welcome Night
5 March 2008
7pm -9pm

To show our appreciation to our current parents volunteers and to welcome new members, the school PSG and PSG exco organised a welcome dinner cum family fun session for our PSG members. Mrs Chew our principal (in pink shirt and black pants at the back of the crowd in the above photos)joined in the fitness fun session. The parent volunteers had a fun fitness bonding session with their children conducted by a qualified instructor, followed by a introduction of the school PSG committee members and PSG exco members by Mrs Pauline Yap. The PSG family had a sumptuous dinner catered for them at the AVA room and were seen busily signing up for school activities that required mass parent volunteers participation.

P3 Learn to Swim Program 2008

Parent Volunteers turned up in full force to support the school "Learn To Swim" program for P3. Parents involvement help the school to achieve a holistic education for our pupils while strenthening our effort in ensuring the safety of our pupils. This programme is an excellent opportunity for our students to build water confidence and acquire basic/advance proficiency. This programme will be conducted before school by qualified swimming coaches from Singapore Sports Council. A certificate will be awarded to each successful participant at the end of the programme

No Limit Parenting Workshop 1 March

NO LIMIT......PARENTING

Have you ever heard of the unconscious mind?
Are you letting your conscious self do the parenting?

So much of communication is based on verbal expression. Have you wondered how the mind perceive even before it makes certain conclusions?

By introducing NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programme) through this workshop, we hope to bring you further understanding on how you can bring out the coded messages in your child. NLP can also unearth the potential in areas you have never looked into before.

This workshop will not only help you learn how to use NLP to strengthen your bond with others but also to make an impact in the lives of your children.

Join us to discover how we can use the following NLP tools :
_ Forbidden skills (How messages are eliminated in the mind)
_ Truth about Us (Discover the other side of the unknown self)
_ Anchor of our souls (Conquering the negatives)
_ Excellence in everyone (Discover the best in the inner self)

About the speaker...
Day: 1 March 08（Saturday）
Time: 9.30am - 1pm
**Registration starts 9.30am
Venue: AVA Room (Level 4)

About the speaker : Mr Richard Cheong is a father of three
and has been actively involve with
youth work for 14 years.
He is also a NLP practitioner and holds a
degree in Counselliing Psychology..
He has been an invited guest to
speak on parenting issues in
LIVE (93.8 FM) and in the
Variety show “Just Shoot”.

School Emergency Exercise 31 Jan 2008

Our parent volunteers Mdm Juanita, Mdm Rita and Mdm Mardiana took part in our school emergency exercise on 31 Jan 2008 between 10am to 12pm. They were playing the role of parents of traumatised child, missing child and badly injured child. They also assisted in the make up of the casualties. The parents volunteers feedback that this was an eye opening experience to them and they were glad that they were able to learn the procedures and precautions taken during an emergency.

Chinese New Year Shopping Trip 2008

Date : 26 Jan 2008

Time : 9am-4pm

A CNY shopping trip was organised for staff, parents and pupils on 26/1/2008 to various warehouses at woodlands and chua chu kang. Non-chinese staff also support the event sportingly, they were Mdm Shanti (HOD English), Mdm Nur Jannah (HOD Maths), Mdm Sadiah (stairwelfare Chairman, SH-Malay), mdm Loshini (staffwalfare vice chair) and Mdm Keisha. Our school principal Mrs Chew and her family as well as our vice principal, Mrs Tan were onboard as well.

PSG Recruitment CCA day 11 Jan 2008

PSG Recruitment on CCA day

11 Jan 2008

1.45pm - 4pm

assisted by Mdm Anne, Mdm Mooi Hoon and Mdm Adeline

Preparing your child for P1

Parenting Talk

Preparing your child for P1 by Mr Hindran

2nd Jan 2008, 1.30pm - 3pm, AVA room

Attended by 60 parents

P1 – Healthy Meal Programme 2008

P1 Food Package 2nd - 4th Jan 2008

The Healthy Meal Programme is one of the school’s initiative which aims to cultivate good eating habits through an integrated induction programme for all our Primary 1 children.

The programme will run for the first three days . During the programme, your child will learn to eat healthy meal prepared for them and cultivate good eating habits of having
a well-balanced meal during their recess time. The healthy meal will consist of main meal, dessert and our school’s bottled drink.

Research has shown that food preference are generally acquired during childhood and that eating habits
acquired after adolescence are resistant to change. Therefore, the school plays an important role in cultivating good eating habits and providing the environment that is conducive to the adoption of healthy eating practices. Apart from that, your child will also learn proper table manners lesson conducted by our teachers.

shared by mdm Mariah

PSG Recruitment Drive 27 Dec 07

PSG Recruitment Drive

27th Dec 2007, 9am - 12pm

P1 Orentiation Concert @ School Hall

School Principal & Key Personel Briefing

PSG Presentaion Slides

PSG Dance Performance

PSG Recruitment Talk By Mdm Rani, Secretary (PSG Exco 2007)

PSG Recruitment Booth(P1 Orientation )@School Canteen

PSG

Breast Cancer talk, letter by parent 1 Dec 2007

Dear PSG,

I attended the talk on Breast Cancer @ GRPS on 1 Dec 2007. I personally support Greenridge Primary School for organizing such an important talk. The two speakers were Dr Tan Yah Yuen, Consultant Breast Surgeon and Dr Esther Chuwa, Associate Consultant, from KK Breast Unit. They spared their time apart from their busy schedules all the way to our school to make known to women on the risk of Breast Cancer which is common in Singapore now. The topics covered were very useful and informative. The information given helped me to understand the facts, risks, symptoms, treatment and Mammography. I am very sure that everyone went home with a good knowledge, useful information and awareness. I hope GRPS will organise such session next year and hoping that many women not only from age 40 and above will attend but younger women should make their time to attend, anyway it is free and it is held at the school, very convenient. I personally thanked Mrs Chew, Mrs Tan and teachers for inviting the two honorable speakers.Thank you.Regards Massita

Visit to Old Folk Home organised by Staff Welfare

On 20 November 2007, 22 teachers set off at 1 pm to Clementi and Marsiling with the objectives of Hands on, Minds on, Hearts on to help the less fortunate. With the donations from GRPS staff, we are able to purchase essential items like canned food, biscuits, instant beverages and toiletries.
The 60 vulnerable senior citizens waited excitedly for us at their void deck. Our warm and caring teachers played games with the seniors. This brought much delight and cheers to them. They enjoyed the snacks and drinks that we bought for them. Through this experience, I realized although money is the most practical gift, it is not what they want. What they desire is intangible and that is our care and concern.
On behalf of SWC, I would like to express my appreciation to those teachers who participate in this meaningful activity. We look forward to your continued support to make a difference in our community.

Shared by Mrs. Pang
On behalf of SWC

Appreciation to all parents helpers during the food carnival 16/11

Dear Parent Volunteers,

I would like to express my sincere appreciation and thanks to all volunteers who had sacrificed their precious and selfless time and efforts towards the bazaar nite. Thru all your efforts, Janet had informed that we managed to raise a total of $981. It is a remarkable result as it was only abt 3hrs and I can see that each and everyone was so enthusiastic. We have once again proven that WE CAN DO! WE MAKE IT! WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE cos the money raised will be channelled to the needy pupils, local charities adopted by the school and overseas missions. These funds will definitely help and go a long way.
The response was so good and out of expections that I believed we all regret that we did not make more! But never mind, there will be more opportunities going forward and as a consolation to ourselves, the food were all sold and there is no wastage, except that due to the power failure, we did not managed to finish the steamed corn.
Perhaps this is something for us to learn and have contigency plan in future to prevent similar occurences.
I understand that many of you had graciously donated in your own ways by not claiming for the food prepared. For those who are claiming, I believe they also claim below costs and all these are something that deserves my salute to you all. Good deeds begets good deeds.
For those who are claiming, pls feel free to claim from Janet and I will shoulder the full expenses and settle with her. I could only help to contribute in planning, organising and networking due to my work schedule and other community involvements. To show my appreciation to my supportive parent volunteers, I will not hesistate to donate the total claims.
On befalf of the Chairman and PSG committee, I would like to thank all of you again and we will let you know how we could contribute to the next project, Orientation Day.

Yours sincerely,
Mdm Shirley Soh, Vice Chairman, 2007 PSG Exco