A Quarterly Newsletter for Parents of SACPS Volume 3 11 September 2018

Please access our school website http://www.stanthonyscanossianpri.moe.edu.sg for this issue of Vita @ SACPS with photographs

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Dear Parent, this issue of Vita@SACPS will be our last hardcopy in print. As part of the Go Green Movement, the 4th issue of Vita@SACPS will only be made available on the school website as an e-copy at the end of the year. Happy Reading! From the editor Mrs Irene Goh

COMMITMENT: To have the courage and resilience to stay true to the cause, with a sacrifice and an integrity to what we are called to do.

NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATION On 8 August 2018, the school celebrated Singapore’s 53rd birthday with the theme, We Are Singapore. The celebration began with the National Day Observance Ceremony, where the Brownies marched in with the National Flag and School Flag. The prefects then led the school to reflect on how far Singapore has come as they read the Recollections of Singapore. After the ceremony, the students participated in National Day-themed classroom activities. The day ended with a National Day concert. The concert started off with a Song and Dance Presentation put up by our Primary 4 students as part of their Performing Arts showcase. The classes danced and sang to a medley of National Day songs, putting up a marvellous performance as they displayed their camaraderie and love for Singapore. The students also managed to watch the presentations from the Let’s Dance (Western) and Let’s Dance (Ethnic) Modular CCA students. At the end of the concert, tokens were given to the Primary 4 students. Prizes were also given out to the winners of the Primary 5 Art Contest on My Favourite Superhero. As part of the Art curriculum, the Primary 5 students had to design Superheroes for Singapore. The school voted for their favourite hero from the selected Art pieces submitted by every Primary 5 class. The day’s celebration continued with the students joining their voices in a sing-along session to show their love for Singapore. The day ended with the students wishing Singapore a very happy 53rd birthday and a hearty Majulah Singapura!

Written by Mrs Perpetua Ho and Ms Nur Atiqah

NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATION

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PRIMARY 5 NATIONAL EDUCATION SHOW The Primary 5 students attended the National Education (NE) Show at The Float@Marina Bay on 14 July 2018 and enjoyed a spectacular performance. During the NE Show, the students sang their hearts out to past and present National Day songs. They were amazed by the aerial flypast and display put up by the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), in commemoration of RSAF’s 50th Anniversary. The students were also impressed with the traditional Parade ceremony that showcased the true discipline and resilience of the diverse communities in Singapore. What truly captivated the students was the dazzling display of fireworks at the end of the parade. Through the NE Show, the students were able to see how Singaporeans from all walks of life, regardless of race, language and religion came together to ensure the smooth running of the parade, in the true spirit of a Singaporean. It was truly a memorable and meaningful experience for all the Primary 5 students who attended the NE Show. Written by Mrs Perpetua Ho and Ms Nur Atiqah RACIAL HARMONY DAY The theme for this year’s Racial Harmony Day was The Singapore Way and the school commemorated it through a series of activities from 10 July to 20 July 2018, in conjunction with the Mother Tongue Languages Fortnight. During assembly on 16 July, a talk was conducted to explain the significance of Racial Harmony Day and its importance to Singapore. As part of Racial Harmony Day in SACPS, students were encouraged to come to school dressed in different traditional ethnic costumes on 20 July. This helped our students grow in appreciation and understanding of the different races and cultures. The focus of the recess activities was on traditional games from the 4 major races in Singapore. Through the traditional games, the students had the opportunity to interact with one another. Besides playing traditional games during their recesses, the students also had a chance to dedicate different national and ethnic songs to their friends through a Song Dedication Booth. All in all, it was a fun and enriching experience for the students who learnt the importance of racial harmony in Singapore. Written by Mrs Perpetua Ho

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CHARACTER AND CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION

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PRIMARY 3 LEARNING JOURNEY TO OH CHIN HUAT HYDROPONIC FARM The Primary 3 students went for a learning journey to Oh Chin Huat Hydroponics Farm on 30 and 31 July as part of their integrated Project Work. The students were given a short briefing upon arrival at the farm before a guided tour. The guides explained in detail the different stages of planting and the processes that occurred at the different stages of growth. Students visited the germination room, nursery greenhouse, hydroponics greenhouse, nutrient-mixing room and harvesting centre. They had a taste of freshly-harvested vegetables and also entered the cold room where harvested plants were stored before they are delivered to the retail outlets and commercial buyers. At the end of the tour, the guides demonstrated to the students how to carry out hydroponics using the hydroponics kits that were available at the farm. The students listened attentively as they would be growing plants hydroponically in school. Before leaving the farm, each student was also given two packets of hydroponically-grown vegetables for them to enjoy with their families at home. Through the learning journey, the students found out more about the operations in a hydroponics farm and the importance of this method of sustainable farming in land scarce Singapore. Written by Mdm Suzana Kamil VALUES-IN-ACTION (VIA) PROGRAMME PRIMARY 4 WORLD WIDE FUND (WWF) VIA Jumble Sale In exercising compassion for the environment, the Primary 4 students created posters to raise the awareness of the need to conserve Earth’s limited and precious resources. In addition, as part of their VIA project, they organised a jumble sale to raise funds for World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) in Singapore on 6 July 2018. The students set up booths to sell pre-loved items and arts and crafts made from recyclables during the recesses. They managed to raise a total amount of $1399.40 through the sale which was donated to WWF. The Primary 4 students were not only successful in promoting the important message of reusing and recycling resources in creative ways, but also learnt the importance of teamwork through their VIA. Written by Mrs Rowena Yap (VIA Co-ordinator) PRIMARY 3 AND PRIMARY 6 VIA 3M STEP-UP CHALLENGE 2018 This year, the Primary 3 and Primary 6 students and the Physical Education teachers took up the 3M Step-up Challenge to help the under-privileged families in the South-East district raise 194 hampers of safety and hygiene products worth $55 each. The students climbed stairs and clocked an impressive 388.75 hours of exercise. It was definitely a wonderful and healthy opportunity to serve the community with Cheerfulness and Compassion. Written by Mrs Rowena Yap (VIA Co-ordinator)

FEAST OF ST ANTHONY St Anthony of Padua is the Patron Saint for the Canossian sectors in Singapore as we form the province of St Anthony in the Canossian Institute (global). The school had a Eucharistic celebration of the Feast Day on 28 June 2018. Friar Esmond was invited to celebrate the Mass and he shared with the students about how St Anthony was a true teacher who knew the word of God well. The students were reminded to live their lives like St Anthony by spreading God’s love through their actions and words. Written by Mrs Perpetua Ho GLOBAL FORGIVENESS WEEK

In Term 3 Week 3, the school commemorated Global Forgiveness Week through a series of assembly talks and a classroom activity during their Pastoral Care lessons. Students were reminded that forgiveness is a choice and that only in forgiving others who have hurt us can we be free from the hurt, anger and pain. During the Pastoral Care lessons, students were asked to reflect on incidents in which they had hurt others or been hurt. Thereafter, they were asked to write a note of apology and a note of forgiveness. Through the activities, students learnt the essence of Forgiveness and ways they could exemplify the School’s Core Value of Forgiveness. Written by Mrs Perpetua Ho

CANOSSIAN SPIRITUALITY

COMPASSION: To live each day in true Charity, Humility and Forgiveness

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PRIMARY 2 LEARNING JOURNEY TO THE SUPERMARKET As part of an integrated learning project by the English and Mathematics Departments, the Primary 2 students went on a Learning Journey to GIANT Hypermart on 10 and 11 July 2018.

Prior to the visit, the Primary 2 students had to come up with the ingredients and recipes needed to make sandwiches. They were actively involved in making decisions concerning the creation of their group’s sandwiches. Armed with that list of ingredients, the students went around the Hypermart in search of the ingredients they needed to purchase. As it was their first time buying items with their classmates, keeping the total cost within the budget was a challenge for some groups. After much discussion and compromise, the students were able to compare the prices of similar products and choose suitable ones without busting their budget.

Aside from buying the much-needed ingredients, the students carried out tasks that helped reinforce the concepts of the topic, Money. The visit to the Hypermart provided an authentic learning experience for the Primary 2 students as they could experience the use of money in their daily lives. Apart from that, they also learnt to choose healthier food items.

After the Learning Journey, the students worked in groups to make their sandwiches, following their own recipes closely. They showed creativity in the design of their sandwiches. Some students, for instance, used the ingredients to form a picture on the bread. They had a great time making and savouring their delicious sandwiches.

The students enjoyed their visit to the GIANT Hypermart as they were given the opportunity to be actively involved in the learning process and be independent at the same time. Most importantly, they also practised decision-making and problem-solving skills. Written by Mdm Evi

MULTIPLICATION CHALLENGE 2018 The Mathematics Department organised a Multiplication Challenge in Term 3 for the Primary 2 and Primary 3 students. This competition aimed to strengthen students’ speed and accuracy in multiplication and stimulate their interest in Mathematics. The preliminary round was held in class through a speed and accuracy test. Two top scorers from each class came together to compete in the Challenge held in the hall. The students had fun cheering and supporting their classmates. Written by Mrs Michelle Lim

ENGLISH AND MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENTS

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT

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COMMITMENT: To have the courage and resilience to stay true to the cause, with a sacrifice and an integrity to what we are called to do.

PRIMARY 4 LEARNING JOURNEY TO SINGAPORE SCIENCE CENTRE The Primary 4 students visited the Science Centre in Term 3 Week 1. The learning journey caused much excitement to the students as they were able to see some of the insects that they had learnt in their textbooks come to life, up close and personal. They attended the workshop Insect Mysteries and got to experience how it was like to work in a Science laboratory. The visit provided the students with a chance to observe some creepy crawlies under the microscope and work collaboratively as a team to complete tasks assigned to them. It gave them firsthand knowledge of the many unique characteristics and adaptations of insects and their life cycles. The learning journey helped the students to understand the topic on Life Cycles better. Besides the workshop, the students viewed exhibits on optical illusions and understood how things might not always be the way they appear. They also managed to catch the largest Tesla Coil demonstration in Southeast Asia and were thrilled by the live demonstration of 3.5 million volts of electricity and intense bursts of lights and sparks. The visit had reinforced the students’ Science knowledge and concepts in a meaningful and engaging way. Written by Ms Sharon Yeo PRIMARY 5 FUN SCIENCE WORKSHOP In Term 3, the Primary 5 students attended a Fun Science workshop that was conducted over 3 Science lessons. With the help of the instructors and the aMatrix kit, the students learnt the topic Electrical Systems. Through hands-on experimentation with the aMatrix kit, students became versed in the basic components of an electrical circuit and how they could be connected. Their investigations also helped them to discover how different configurations of bulbs and batteries in series and parallel could affect the brightness of a bulb. Overall, the workshop gave the students an opportunity to have a deeper understanding on the topic Electricity in an active and self-directed manner. The inquiry-based experience also equipped students with the skills to critically analyze and solve problems related to the topic. Written by Ms Joey Low

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SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

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PRIMARY 6 VISIT TO THE LEE KONG CHIAN NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM (LKCNHM)

The Primary 6 students visited Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum (LKCNHM) on NUS campus in June and during Term 3 Week 1. The students were excited and enthralled to be able to view at close range and touch the specimens of plants and animals that were on display. The learning journey brought to life what they had learnt in their textbook on the topics Adaptation and Man’s Impact on the Biodiversity Around Them. The hands-on workshop and gallery walk allowed the students to appreciate the relevance of the Science concepts learnt as they could connect the theory with the actual specimens. They could see and better understand the structural adaptations of some animals like the Civet Cat, Dugong, Stingray and Crustaceans. The Singapore Sperm Whale exhibit gave the students the insights of the impact of littering such as plastic on the biodiversity in the sea. Examples of litter found in the stomach of the dead female sperm whale included plastic bottles. The students were awed by the museum’s 3 Diplodocid Sauropod dinosaur fossils that were on display. The learning journey was a memorable one which gave the graduating batch of students time to bond and work in groups. The visit had indeed enriched the students’ knowledge to a greater depth. The Science Department will continue to explore exciting and current ways to enrich the learning of our students beyond the classroom. Written by Mrs Alice Choo

WORLD WIDE FUND (WWF) OCEAN CONSERVATION TALK FOR PRIMARY 4 STUDENTS As part of the VIA project to raise funds for World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Singapore, the Primary 4 students attended a WWF Ocean Conservation Talk in school on 11 May 2018. The main objective of this talk was to raise awareness amongst the students on the importance of ocean protection. Through the talk, the students learnt that ocean resources have been overly exploited and as a result, many critical habitats have been destroyed. They understood how corals and fish breeding areas require special protection, not just for their value, but also for sustaining human livelihoods and well-being. The talk taught the girls the role they could play in saving the ocean and other ecosystems. Written by Mrs Lotus Koh 5-STEPS MOZZIE WIPEOUT ROADSHOW BY NEA On 18 July, the National Environment Agency held a roadshow in the school to educate students on Dengue prevention. The annual programme was specially planned to tie in with the Primary 4 Science topic Life Cycle of a Mosquito. Each Primary 4 class was rostered 30 minutes to visit the booth, where the NEA officer showed the students live mosquito exhibits. They also had the opportunity to be in close proximity with the Wolbachia mosquitoes. At the end of the roadshow, the students also received educational materials about Dengue, that included information about the 5-steps Mozzie Wipeout to share with their families. The students learnt that they too could play a part in keeping their neighbourhood mosquito free. Written by Mrs Lotus Koh

PRIMARY 6 VISIT TO THE LEE KONG CHIAN NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM (LKCNHM)

WORLD WIDE FUND (WWF) OCEAN CONSERVATION TALK FOR PRIMARY 4 STUDENTS

5-STEPS MOZZIE WIPEOUT ROADSHOW BY NEA

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ENERGY- SAVING CHALLENGE FOR PRIMARY 5 STUDENTS 2018 is the year of Climate Action and in response to that, an Energy-Saving Challenge was organised by the National Environment Agency (NEA). The aim of the Challenge was to encourage households to practise energy-saving habits and pledge for the Climate Action. The Primary 5 students took up the Challenge in August. Together with their families, the students had to try to switch off appliances after use, set the air-con temperature at home to 25°C and choose energy-efficient electrical appliances. Some parents also consented for Singapore Power (SP) Group to review their household electricity consumption data as part of the Challenge. Though it was a simple activity, the students learnt that a little effort from them in energy conservation goes a long way. Written by Mrs Lotus Koh RECYCLING COLLECTION DRIVE BY NEA From 13 to 31 August, the school took part in a recycling collection drive on plastic bottles and unwanted umbrellas. The items would be used by the National Environment Agency (NEA) for their upcoming Clean and Green Singapore Carnival’s upcycling workshops. The drive which spanned over 2 weeks, was a success, as it brought across the important message of reusing and upcycling things for meaningful purposes, and that everyone could cultivate the habit of recycling. Written by Mrs Lotus Koh

LOWER PRIMARY SPORTS DAY 2018 The annual Lower Primary Sports Day was held on Friday, 3 August 2018. All Primary 1 and Primary 2 students were well-prepared for the games as they had been practising the games during their PE lessons. The students were also taught the various house cheers and were looking forward to their Sports Day. The school leaders were present throughout the games to grace the occasion and to lend their support. Our Vice-Principal, Mrs Irene Goh declared the games open and the students cheered and sang with excitement. The students gave their best and displayed graciousness and team spirit throughout the Sports Day. The students enjoyed themselves thoroughly and were extremely delighted when they managed to clinch a medal for themselves. Tokens were given to all participants in the events. At the end of the games, everyone left with a smile. The students certainly remembered to win humbly and lose graciously. Written by Mdm Michelle Chan

PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

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LOWER PRIMARY SPORTS DAY 2018

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HARI RAYA CONCERT 2018 In conjunction with the Hari Raya celebration, the annual Hari Raya concert took place on 9 July 2018. Through the concert, the students were able to develop a better understanding on the significance of the fasting month of Ramadhan and the important aspects of Hari Raya celebration. The Primary 1 to Primary 6 Malay Language students enthusiastically put up various performances for the school. The students put in tremendous efforts to prepare for the concert and everyone enjoyed watching the performances. The highlight of the concert was a dance performance by teachers from various departments. Everyone enjoyed the concert and it was heart-warming to see both teachers and students giving their support to each other cheerfully. Written by Miss Nur Atiqah MOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGES FORTNIGHT 2018 The Mother Tongue Language teachers organised the Mother Tongue Languages Fortnight at the start of Term 3. A series of classroom-based and recess activities were organised to promote cultural appreciation of the various Mother Tongue languages. The theme for the Mother Tongue Languages Fortnight was Traditional Games. One of the recess activities was Personalising A Pencil Case. Students had the opportunity to personalise a pencil case that was given to them at one of the booths. They had fun decorating and writing simple messages in their Mother Tongue Language on their pencil case. A galore of traditional games booths were set up during the recesses for the students to play. Games such as Match the Fish, Mass Skipping, Five Stones, Baling Tin, Pick Up Sticks and Kola Kolayai were played. Students enjoyed the rare opportunity to play these games. Each student was also given a task card to collect stamps when they visited the booths. To encourage students’ participation, tokens were presented to students who managed to complete the different activities. The fortnight activities were also supported by our CCEs who rendered their assistance to the students during the recess activities. All in all, the Mother Tongue Languages Fortnight was filled with many joyful learning experiences. Written by Mdm Luo, Ms Azlin, Mrs Naren and Mdm Pushpa

MOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGES DEPARTMENT

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HARI RAYA CONCERT 2018

MOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGES FORTNIGHT 2018

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PRIMARY 3 CULTURAL CAMP

On 14 May, the Primary 3 Malay Language students participated in the Malay Language Cultural camp. During the camp, students learnt about the customs and traditions of a Malay wedding. They were given the opportunity to do bunga rampai, tepak sirih and bunga manggar. They also learnt the zapin dance which they performed during the mock wedding procession at the end of the camp. The students enjoyed the experience thoroughly. Likewise, on 14 May, 30 Primary 3 and Primary 4 Tamil Language students took part in the Tamil Language and Cultural camp. There were mini drama presentations and Radio DJ segments during the camp. In the first segment, students had the opportunity to learn some acting skills, which they showcased in another activity. It was a meaningful experience for both the students and the Tamil Language teachers. For the Primary 3 Chinese Cultural Camp, it was held on 28 May. During this camp, the Chinese Language students were provided with authentic opportunities to learn the Chinese culture through hands-on activities. They learnt mask making, blow painting, Chinese shadow puppetry and lantern making. They were also guided to do performances such as Chinese dance, poem recitations and rhymes at the end of the camp.

PRIMARY 5 HIGHER CHINESE LANGUAGE (HCL) CHINESE TEA APPRECIATION

On 12 July, the Primary 5 HCL students went to Chung Cheng High (Main) School for a learning journey on Chinese Tea Appreciation. They learnt how to brew Chinese tea and understand the various benefits of tea consumption, as well as the culture behind tea appreciation. The students had an enjoyable and engaging session.

PRIMARY 2 TO PRIMARY 5 CHINESE LANGUAGE STORYTELLING SESSION 2018 The Primary 2 to Primary 5 Chinese Language students had the opportunity to listen to Mr Chen Zhao Jin, a famous storytelling artist, who engaged them with his highly entertaining and interactive storytelling skills. The session provided an avenue for the students to increase their appreciation of the Chinese Language, and important moral values such as filial piety, honesty and responsibility. MOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGE PARENT-CHILD STORYTELLING COMPETITION A storytelling competition was organised for the Primary 1, Primary 2 and Primary 3 students. To encourage parent-child bonding, students and their parents had to narrate their stories together. The event served as a platform for parents to encourage and role model to their daughters the use of their Mother Tongue Languages. Both parents and students had memorable experiences.

Written by Mdm Luo, Ms Azlin, Mrs Naren and Mdm Pushpa

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24th NATIONAL ON-THE-SPOT CHINESE STORY WRITING COMPETITION

The 24th National On-the-Spot Chinese Story Writing Competition 2018 was jointly organised by the Singapore Foochow Association, Singapore Chinese Teachers’ Union (SCTU) and Singapore Association of Writers. The objective of the competition was to provide a platform for primary and secondary school students to showcase their creative writing skills in the Chinese Language. 5 of our HCL students, together with 1000 other students from 80 schools, took part in this competition. We are happy to share that Yip Xin Yi from 6 Prudence won the Merit Award in the competition. Her story will

be included in the composition book, Bi Geng《笔耕》.

Written by Mdm Huang Shansi

PRIMARY 1 GUIDED READING WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS

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On 19 July, the Chinese Language Department conducted the Primary 1 Guided Reading Workshop for more than 120 parents and students. The workshop aimed to equip parents with practical tips and methods to guide their child in reading Chinese Language picture books and to foster parent-child bonding through suggested post-reading activities. During the workshop, a quiz session was conducted via the mobile application Kahoot. Parents felt that the quiz was exciting and engaging. During the hands-on session, parents had a chance to create a handmade mini book with their child. The participants enjoyed the workshop thoroughly. Parents were also inspired to try out the techniques with their child, and felt that this would strengthen the bond between them. At the end of the workshop, parents were treated to a performance by the primary 1 classes. They were proud to see their daughters performing confidently on stage. Written by Mrs Ren Hwee Lan

NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL 2018 4 students from the Infocomm and Photography Club participated in the National Photography Festival held at Edgefield Primary School on 13 April 2018. The Photography Festival aimed to provide participants with the experience to Learn, Apply and Inspire others in the art of photography, and to inculcate a sense of appreciation for the community and environment. The students attended workshops in pairs and learnt topics on Motion and Light Painting. The team clinched the Group Special Mention Award. Congratulations to our budding photographers. Written by Ms Cai Meifang

17TH NATIONAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS TENPIN BOWLING CHAMPIONSHIP 2018 The 17th National Inter-Primary Schools Tenpin Bowling Championship 2018 was held from 26 June to 6 July at Orchid Country Club. In the Senior Singles and Doubles Events, the students came in 6th and 8th positions respectively. For the Senior Team Event, they came in 5th position. The Junior and Senior Teams came in 6th Overall in the National Championship. Congratulations to our bowling team!

Written by Mrs Judith Peh

BOWLING

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CCA ACHIEVEMENTS - ZONAL / INTER– SCHOOL / NATIONAL

INFOCOMM AND PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB

Name Class

Lauren Nair 4 Prudence

Lee Yan Yi 5 Piety

Lee Jia Yi 6 Temperance

Audrey Liew 6 Steadfast

CHEERFULNESS: A true joy in giving fully of oneself to others or to the task and in living each day filled with a zest for life.