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ISSUE 1 2020

Every Springdalite a secure individual, a leader of self-worth and a significant citizen

Lower Primary Year Head’s Message

The first term has been an eventful one with theCOVID-19 outbreak. Despite their young age, ourP1 and P2 students have done well todemonstrate responsibility and to take care oftheir personal hygiene. We thank all parents forworking hand-in-hand with us in fighting thistogether.

We hope that you will have a good time bondingwith your children this holiday.

Mdm Dewi Juliana

Pg 02-07 | Igniting the Joy of Learning

Pg 08-09 | Tapping on strategic partnerships

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Student Leaders' Investiture

On 13 Jan 2020, 165 of ourSpringdalites were given theirstudent leadership badges to signifyand recognise their officialappointment to their new roles,namely CCA Leaders and Prefects.We look forward to their efforts andcontributions to building a positiveschool culture.

Our CCA EXCO Team Our Prefect EXCO Team

Our Student Leader Heads giving their speeches

Presenting our 2020 Student Leaders

Our school leaders presenting badges to our Student Leaders

P1 Road Safety WalkIn Week 2 of Term 1, our P1students learnt how to beresponsible road users. Theypractised the Kerb Drill andlearnt how to apply it atpedestrian crossings.

Our Prefect EXCO Team

Presenting our 2020 Student Leaders

Raise your right hand when crossing the road

Walking in two straight lines

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“It’s Time for a Meal”

In January, our P4 students servedas recess buddies to our new P1students. Besides helping the P1students to get their food in thecanteen, these P4 students alsoshowed our newcomers where theycould visit and what they could doduring recess. Presenting our 2020 Student Leaders

Guiding the P1 buddy to clean up after eating

Thank you our P4 buddies!

Recess Buddy Programme

CNY Celebrations The school celebrated Chinese New Year,together with our MK children, on 24 Jan2020. It was a great start to the Year of theRat. Our Parent Volunteers helping

out during our recess activities

Our MK children and Springdalites enjoying the celebrations in the hall

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Total Defence Day The school commemorated TotalDefence Day (TDD) on 14 Feb2020. This year’s theme isTogether We Keep SingaporeStrong. The students learnt aboutthe 4-step wipe down routine andwere introduced to the “Soaper5” mascots.

In fighting against the outbreak ofCOVID-19, Total Defence mustnow come into action again. Wehope that as we mark TotalDefence Day, Singaporeans willagain rally together and win thisfight against the virus. Only then,as one united people, can ournation stand up and overcomeany challenge that comes ourway.

P6 students playing the SG Unite! Card game during recess

Students doing the wipe down routine

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Our COVID-19 Frontline StaffIn collaboration with Anchorvale CCand Sengkang West schools, our P4to P6 students were encouraged towrite a thank you note or fold aheart for our COVID-19 frontlinestaff during their recess time.

Presenting our 2020 Student Leaders

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Parents’ BriefingsThe school conducted Parents’Briefings for all levels, exceptP3-P4 due to the COVID-19outbreak. Parents learnt aboutthe current teaching trends,syllabus and assessment thatare carried out in school. Wehope that parents have foundthe sessions useful.

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Springdale Parent Volunteer Club (SPVC) Our parent volunteers came together on 31 Jan 2020 to bond together through craft-making, food and games. They learnt how to make lanterns using red packets. It was a fun session to kick start the Year of the Rat.

Our Parent Volunteers getting ready to play