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Preschool News
Term 1, 2017 Newsletter Term 1, 2017 Newsletter
MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL: The first term of the new academic year has passed by very quickly. Our children had been very busy indeed, making new friends and settling in a new classroom environment. Through various engaging activities and new learning experiences, the children explored the theme, “Barney and Friends” which comprises of learning about school, friends and themselves such as body parts and feelings. This year, we also included Termly Disposition Days and Cultural Week for the children. We are glad that the children are settling well and are enjoying their pre-school days at our centre. The best way for a child to learn is through exploration, discovery and meaningful play. As announced during the recent tea session, we have introduced the Bloom Curriculum. Let’s look forward to a much exciting journey in the terms to come! Do let us know if you have any feedback on our programme thus far. You may also be able to catch some of the centre’s activities on our Facebook page. Do like our page: MERCU LEARNING POINT, if you have not done so! Thank you. Mdm Nur Afidah Suhaimi Acting Principal
OUR CORE VALUES
Community and Parental Involvement We build a strong and trusting partnerships with the parents and the community to enhance the development of the children.
Active Learners We understand that children are natural and active learners. Through project work, thematic and integrated learning, they are given opportunities to explore, gather information and share knowledge.
Resourcefulness We continuously upgrade our teaching and learning resources in enhancing children’s learning experiences.
Excellence We strive for excellence in everything that we do.
OUR MISSION
Provide a quality and innovative
programme that nurtures children to
be socially responsible citizens, active
learners and thinkers..
OUR PHILOSOPHY
We believe in providing an engaging
and positive environment for the
children to develop their potential to
the fullest in all aspects of
development.
What’s in the news?
Front Page – Principal’s Message, Core Values, Mission and Philosophy Statement
Page 2 – Tea Session/Chinese New Year Celebration
Page 3 – Fieldtrip/Care for Friends Day
Page 4 – Mercu Mania 2017/ Water Week
Page 5 – Toddler Crystal
Page 6 – N1 Pearl
Page 7 – N2 Ruby
Page 8 – N2 Topaz
Page 9 – K1 Sapphire
Page 10 – K2 Amethyst
Page 11 – Seronoknya Belajar
Page 12 – 珍珠小小班
Page 13 – 水晶宝贝小班 (N2,K1)
Page 14 – 紫水晶大班
Page 15 – Parental Tips
Page 16 – Centre Closure/Parent Teacher Award/Upcoming Events
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Tea Session
On 21st January, KMBC held our tea session. It was organised as part of the orientation for both new and existing parents. Parents were introduced to the centre’s programmes and provides an overview of the curriculum. Parent Support Group (PSG) welcomed new members and the enrichment vendors had their booths set up on that day for parents who wanted to know more about the enrichment programmes.
We welcomed the year of the rooster with a celebration. Parents were involved in creating Chinese lanterns using recycled materials. Various types of games were prepared for the children. Children enthusiastically participated in exciting games such as the Chopstick Game, Spring Roll Making and many more. This is to encourage diverse culture spirit among the different races. The children were delighted to receive their ‘hongbao’ at the end of the celebration. Page 2
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N2 to K2 children had their learning journey to the Health Zone, in line with the theme “Myself”. The children learnt about senses, body parts, healthy food and health. They explored and enjoyed different activities like rock climbing, soccer, tug-of-war, cycling, etc. It was indeed a great experience for the children.
The KMBC celebrated “Care for our Friends Day” on 6th March 2017. Exciting activities were planned for the children like; Push and Pull Race, Hula Hoop Chain, Three Legged Race and Tug of War. After each game, the children were able to point out the learning points that they can gather from the games such as cooperation, being gentle, turn takings and sharing among friends. For the finale, they sang and danced to the friendship song. In the afternoon, the children did art and craft activities related to the theme “friendship”.
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Water
Week
Everybody was geared up in their beach sarongs for the MERCU Mania 2017. All staff were excited for the annual sports event which was held at Pasir Ris Beach. Various types of games were prepared. There were 10 stations with varied activities for each station. Each team must earn as many points as possible. We enjoyed kite flying, bowling, archery, frisbee and many more. At the 10th station every team did their own cheer. Even though it was a hot and wet weather, it did not deter us to have fun which enhanced the bonding among us. At the end of the day, everyone had a sumptuous lunch and went home with a wide grin plastered on their faces. Till next year again!
We did a project on the theme “Water” during the March school holidays. It is an annual project week campaign to encourage children to save water. Each class learnt the different uses of water and ways on saving them. The children also created crafts related to the topic. It was heartening to see our children learning to value and save natural resources at such a young age.
MERCU Mania
2017
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Toddler Crystal
Children enhancing their creativity through Brush
Painting.
Kayyisah challenging her fine motor capability by putting the
pipe cleaner into the hole.
Building up their team spirit through cooperative play.
The children exploring with the assorted pasta by
filling, scooping and pouring.
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Our N1 Pearl students started off the New Year with the Term 1 Theme: I am Special! Together, they help one another to enhance their social, communication and interaction skills between
their peers and teachers.
Dressing Up
My Body Children were able to recognise different facial features and put them all together. This activity enhanced their fine motor skills through puzzle activities.
Children were able to put on and take off their clothes, socks, etc. independently as well as with the guidance from their teacher. This activity helped enhance their self- help skills.
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Helpful
N2 Ruby as we
grow together…
Play hard & work hard
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N2 Topaz
Our N2 children learnt to express their feelings through Art and Craft. We introduced different colours that represent different emotions. For instance, red represents anger and blue for sadness. They had the freedom to choose the colours they preferred and created their own masterpieces. The children were very interactive during the activity and were sharing with their peers on what their art pieces were all about.
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K1 - Sapphire
As part of the Cultural Week, the children had a dramatization play about the Chinese Zodiac. Each of them represented an animal sign in the lunar calendar. This enhanced their understanding on the culture, traditions and beliefs of the Chinese.
During learning corner time, some children chose to play with the puzzles. This activity enhances their analytical and problem solving skills.
Children’s mathematical understanding were reinforced as they matched the counters to the given number symbols by using linking cubes as the counters. This activity develops their counting skills using one to one correspondence.
The children learnt to read recipe and followed the instructions as they made fruit salad using apples, pears, watermelons, pineapples and dragon fruits.
They learnt to slice the fruits into small pieces using plastic knives. Followed by adding the mayonnaise and mixed it with the fruits.
This activity aims to relate reading in real life experiences.
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KINDERGARTEN 2 AMETHYST
Under the ice Children painted the scenery under
the ice. Then, they pasted the high
frequency words on it. They learnt
the words in a fun way.
Non-standard
measurement Children measured and compared
length with different tools such as
ice cream sticks and linking cubes. Page 10
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Seronoknya Belajar !
Murid-murid membuat aktiviti mengikut tema, secara berindividu atau
berkumpulan.
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珍珠小小班
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水晶宝贝小班
认识五官、知道五官的作用、五官的位置。小朋友画出五官并涂上颜色。
蓝色水晶中班
学习写华文名字，更好的认识自己的名字。在写字时注意握笔姿势和坐姿。
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紫水晶大班
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Parental Tips
Play with your child. Play is your child’s language. Take delight in playing with your child.
When parents play with their children, it helps their self-esteem.
Allow your children to do things for themselves.
This will give them the sense of independence and helps them to
understand that making mistakes is alright.
Set limits for your child. You do not have to be the
parent that say yes to everything. Setting limits will
teach them responsibility.
Read to your child. You can read to them at bedtime as your night routine. Let them choose the storybook. Reading
together will create a bond between you and your child.
Make time for yourself. Spend time doing things that you find fun and fulfilling. Add a little time for yourself. This will make
you happy. And what children need most are happy parents.
What’s New
Apart from SSDB, the centre will also be involved in the Innovation Guidance Project (IGP). With the theme of “Simple Machines” teachers will also undergo training conducted by Science Centre to learn to plan and conduct lessons to encourage the K1 and K2 children to explore and create tools using everyday objects. Looking forward to their active participation in this project!
“Start Small Dream Big (SSDB)” is an initiative from ECDA which started in 2015 to encourage pre-schools to create authentic platforms for children to innovate, problem-solve and tap on their unique strengths to help others. It was first launched in 2015 as part of SG50 and the 15th anniversary of President's Challenge, an annual series of fund-raising and volunteer activities. It is also our 2nd year being involved in SSBD this year. With the theme of “A Garden in Every Preschool”, the K1 and K2 children will be embarking on a garden based project in the upcoming months! Page 15
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Our Centres:
Kidz Meadow Kindergarten @Pasir Ris 6583 3522
Kidz Meadow Childcare @Buangkok Crescent 6489 8670
Kidz Meadow Childcare @Buangkok Ridge 6570 1560
Kidz Meadow Childcare @Jurong West 6316 5103
Kidz Meadow Childcare @Woodlands 6368 9634
Kidz Meadow Childcare @Yishun 6759 5117
Please take note of the closure dates indicated below:
• 14th April 2017 >> Good Friday (PH)
• 1st May 2017 >> Labour Day (PH)
• 10th May 2017 >> Vesak Day (PH)
• 2nd June 2017 >> Teacher’s Training
(CC 1 Day Closure)
• 5th April 2017 >> Field Trip
• 21st April 2017 >> Earth Day &
Care for Environment
• 24th – 30th April 2017 >> Career
Week
• 12th May 2017 >> Mother’s Day
We are pleased to announce the winners for this term’s Ms Magnificent Awards to teachers who display excellence
and dedication in their assigned tasks. Congratulations!
Teacher Fuziah N2 Ruby Form Teacher
Teacher Hazyrah Infantcare Educarer