Letter to Parents 60/2018 22 May 2018

Dear Parents / Guardians Thank you parents for participating in the series of Mathematics and Science Workshops held earlier this term. The school appreciates the time you have taken to work with our teachers to understand how you can support your child's learning at home. For the Mathematics workshops, the answer key for the various levels are available for your viewing on our school website.

STUDENT’S WELL-BEING Term Break The school Term 2 break will be from Saturday, 26 May to Sunday, 24 June and school will resume on Monday, 25 June. Submission of Holiday Travel Plans The school term is coming to a close and you may be taking your child/ward overseas for holidays. As part of the school’s proactive and preparatory measure, the school seeks your cooperation in keeping us informed about your child/ward’s travel plans. The school requests parents of ALL Primary 1 children to declare the travel plans of your Primary 1 children during the June holidays, regardless of travel intent. A Nil return is necessary. Parents of other levels are to declare the travel plans of your children only if you intend to travel. Please complete the return by Thursday, 24 May for our collation. Should there be any change of plans after the submission, please call the school at 6753 8835 so that we could update our records. Thank you for your support and cooperation. Holiday Reading Programme & School Holidays - Library Opening Hours Reading is important in developing a child’s language ability as well as promoting creativity and imagination in the child. We would like to encourage our students to continue to cultivate the good habit of reading during the holidays. The school library will also be opened during the school holiday period and the opening hours are as follows:

Days

Opening Hours

28 May to 1June, 18 June to 22 June 2018

8.30a.m to 12.00 noon & 1.00p.m. to 3.30p.m.

4 June to 14 June, Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays

Closed

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To encourage your child to read during this holiday, we have also attached a book list from the National Library Board (by levels) to help your child with the selection of books available at our National Libraries. Your child may reflect on the books read and our teachers could display their work done at the class notice board when school re-opens. School Dental Service The dental clinic at Northoaks Primary is open on the following dates during the school holidays:

Days clinic are open Opening Hours

Contact

30 May, 31 May, 6 Jun, 7 Jun, 14 Jun and 21 Jun

8 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Lunch Break: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

68537393

For students who require urgent dental treatment, parents can contact the following school dental clinics or HPB when the dental clinic at Northoaks Primary is closed during this mid-year school holidays:

School Contact

Sembawang Primary School 10, Sembawang Drive, S(757715)

65560872

Endeavour Primary School 10, Admiralty Link, S(757521)

64816081

Canberra Primary School 21, Admiralty Dr, S(757714)

65555177

Health Promotion Board (HPB) 64353782

Parents are advised to call the dental clinic first to make an appointment. The lunch hour is from 1p.m to 2p.m. The dental clinics are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays. Holiday Home-Helper Programme The Home-Helper Programme@Northoaks aims at instilling responsibility in our children. During this holiday, we want to encourage every child to play their part in helping to keep the house clean and/or carry out acts of responsibilities. We strongly encourage you to be involved with your child in this activity and bond with your child. Your child will receive a Home-Helper Booklet to guide him/her in doing the activities. We would appreciate it if you could also pen your comments and thoughts when your child has completed the activities. Temperature-taking Exercise –Thursday, 28 June 2018 The second temperature-taking exercise is scheduled on Thursday, 28 June. This routine exercise will serve to educate the students on the need to take personal responsibility for their own health and social responsibility for the health of others. The thermometers for Primary 1 students are kept by the respective form teachers. The students have been taught how to use the thermometer and teachers will help remind students of their personal responsibility at this second exercise. The thermometers will be

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returned to the students after this second exercise. As for the other levels, the ODTs have been returned to the students. We would like to seek your assistance in ensuring that your child brings his/her personal ODT (in working condition) on the day mentioned. This is a good opportunity for us to reinforce the values of personal and social responsibility. Thank you in advance for your support and cooperation. Together, we can provide a healthy and safe environment for all in our school.

CURRICULUM MATTERS Student Achievements We are delighted to share the following achievements of our students with you:

Competition Group/Student Involved Achievement

2018 SYF Arts Presentation International Dance Certificate of Accomplishment

2018 SYF Arts Presentation Percussion Ensemble Certificate of Accomplishment

National Wushu Championship

Avlyn Lee Xin Ern (5E) Kong Jing Chun (5F)

Sportsmanship Award

National Synchronised Swimming Championship

Janelle Yeo Run En (5M) Krystal Lee Si Xuan (5E) Ashley Tang Jia En (5M) Valerie Tan (4E)

“C” Division Girls Overall Position: 2nd Duet & Team Category: Silver

National Swimming Championship

Janelle Yeo Run En (5M) 200 metres Individual Medley “C” Division Girls: 9th

Singapore Mathematical Olympiad for Primary Schools (SMOPS)

Ong Zun Hong (5E) Bronze Award

Chithirai Talent 2018, Story-

Telling

Senthilvel Priyan (3A) Gramani Chidambaram Divakar (3E) Dhanvanth Rajamohan (4F)

First Prize

Gambas Tamil Language

Festival, Fancy Dress

competition Govindaraju Prabhayini (2C) First Prize

12th YMCA Mandarin

Speaking Award Chai Yee Xin ( 5J) Certificate of Achievement

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1st Singapore Primary and

Secondary School CL Text

Recital Competition

Lim Shao Xuan (2A) Krystine Lee Jia Xuan (2A) Low Zhe Xian Lochlan (3E) Lee Jia Xuan (3J)

Silver Award

Faith Alexandrea Selvam (4F) Josh Lim Yu Han (4F) Lecia Kim Yoo Jeong (5M)

Bronze Award

North 8 Cluster Toy Sail Car

Challenge

Kayne Wong Jia Jie (5E) Ooi Kai Yuan Nigel (5E) Ramesh Aishwarya (5E) Rajamohan Zhivani Sri (5E)

First Prize

Isaac Jordan Nelson (4F) Jeyasekar Raj Joshua Asher (4F) Kam Hao Re (4F) Ng Yong Le, Junius (4F)

Second Prize

PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS Singapore Student Learning Space As part of its commitment to nurturing future-ready learners, the Ministry of Education had announced that all students in Singapore schools will be supported in their learning by the Singapore Student Learning Space (SLS), an online learning platform that contains curriculum-aligned resources and learning tools. With the SLS, students will be able to learn better through the use of technology. Students will be able to learn anytime, anywhere, and at their own pace, whether independently or with their peers. Teachers will also be able to use the SLS to complement their classroom teaching, further enriching students’ learning experience. SLS is being rolled out to all schools in phases. The students in our school have been given their accounts in May 2018. Our teachers will guide your child in activating the SLS account and using the learning platform. We look forward to your support as we help our students strengthen their learning through the SLS. Open House – Saturday, 14 July 2018 The school will hold its annual Open House on 14 July from 9.00 a.m. to 11.30a.m. All parents are invited to support the performances and visit our subject/programme booths to learn more about our school. If you know of friends or other parents who have a child born between 2 January 2012 and 1 January 2013 and is registering for Primary 1 (for admission in 2019) this year, please encourage them to sign up for the Open House through our school website www.northoakspri.moe.edu.sg from 27 June to 10 July.

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Junction Tree Junction Tree is the first local bilingual TV programme for young children (pre-school and Primary 1-2 students). It is available in English-Chinese, English-Malay and English-Tamil on Toggle. The programme is supported by Lee Kuan Yew Fund for Bilingualism and Info-communications Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA). Do encourage your child to view the bilingual programmes this holiday. Have a good break. In partnership with you Mrs Theresa Hong Principal

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Parental Reply (To be submitted to Form Teacher by Thursday, 24 May 2018)

Informing School of Child’s / Ward’s Travel Plans Name of Child / Ward: ________________________________ Class: ___________

For Primary 1 Parents, please submit reply even if your child is not travelling overseas. For parents of the other levels (Primary 2 to 5), please submit reply ONLY if your child is travelling overseas. Thank you.

Please tick (√) the appropriate box.

My child/ward will not be travelling overseas during the Term 2 school holidays.

This is to inform the school that my child / ward will be travelling to the following country /

countries during the Term 2 school holidays. The details are as listed below:

Country of Intended Travel Period of Stay

From To

Important Notes:

Where possible, please also provide details of country and date of transit if your child / ward will be stopping over at any other country while travelling. _____________________________________ _______________ _________ Name and Signature of Parent / Guardian Contact Number Date

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Choose one of the books that you have read in this reading journal and redesign its cover. Post your cover on www.nlb.gov.sg/discovereads.

Title:

Author:

Call no.:

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Title: Phobiapedia: All the Things We Fear the Most!Author: Joel LevyCall no.: J 616.85 LEVWhy are people afraid of clothing (vestiphobia) or laughter (geliophobia)? In this encyclopaedia of fears, learn all about what makes people scared - from common fears to highly unusual ones!All Rights Reserved, Scholastic, 2011.

Title: Tips for Public Speaking (The Student’s Toolbox)Author: Louise SpilsburyCall no.: J 808.5 SPIHave you ever stood in front of your class to give a presentation? How about delivering a speech to a group of adults? Learning to speak clearly and confidently is a useful skill to have as it helps you to communicate better. This book offers great advice on how to prepare your speech, develop your confidence and enjoy the experience of speaking in public.All Rights Reserved, Gareth Stevens, 2013.

Title: Charlie Bumpers vs. The Squeaking SkullAuthor: Bill HarleyCall no.: J HARCharlie and Tommy are excited about their friend’s Halloween sleepover party. However, Charlie has second thoughts about going when he finds out that scary movies will be shown at the party.All Rights Reserved, Peachtree, 2014.

Heartbeats in the Dark

Title: Charlie and the GrandmothersAuthor: Katy TowellCall no.: J TOWCharlie Oughtt has spent the last six years worrying about everything. The latest thing to set the alarm bells ringing in his head is when Charlie and his younger sister are invited to spend time with their grandmother. After all, Charlie does not have any grandmothers who are still alive… All Rights Reserved, Alfred A. Knopf, 2015.

Title: Ruby on the OutsideAuthor: Nora Raleigh BaskinCall no.: J BASRuby Danes has a deep, dark secret that prevents her from having close friends. However, when she meets Margalit, the new girl who has just moved into Ruby’s neighbourhood, the two girls bond well. As Ruby gets closer to Margalit, she wonders whether she can tell her friend about her secret. What impact would that have on the friendship?All Rights Reserved, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2015.

Check out these books at the public libraries! After you have read each book, tick the box next to it.

Suggested Reads

Unit 1

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Title: Queen of the FallsAuthor: Chris Van AllsburgCall no.: J 971.33 VANA former charm school teacher, Annie Edson Taylor has no family and very little savings. She is worried that she will end up in a poorhouse with other penniless people. In a bid to strike it rich quickly, Annie decides to be the first person to conquer the Niagara Falls – a majestic, seventeen-storey waterfall – in only an oak barrel. Will her foolhardy plan work?All Rights Reserved, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2011.

Title: The Cornflake King: W. K. Kellogg and His Amazing Cereal (Genius at Work!)Author: Edwin Brit WyckoffCall no.: J 338.7 WYCThe popular Kellogg’s Corn Flakes that many people enjoy traces its roots back to a humble mistake. Its inventor, Will Keith Kellogg, went through countless trials before the cereal became the current well-known staple on breakfast tables. Read about how Will overcame great adversity to create a successful cereal brand. All Rights Reserved, Enslow Elementary, 2011.

Late but not Last Title: Brovko’s Amazing JourneyAuthor: Larry WarwarukCall no.: J WARUnable to follow his owner, Andrei, to Canada, Brovko is left behind in Ukraine. Brovko tries his best to fit in with a new family, but he misses Andrei. As his unhappiness increases, Brovko sets out on a long and incredible journey to find Andrei.All Rights Reserved, Coteau Books, 2013.

Title: Titanic: April 1912 (Survivors)Authors: Kathleen Duey and Karen A. BaleCall no.: J DUEAs the Titanic sails, two young children look forward to reach America for very different reasons. Gavin wants to join his older brother in New York and is working as a steward to pay for his fare. For Karolina, her parents have died and she is returning home to be with her aunt. However, they soon find themselves struggling to survive as the ship sinks.All Rights Reserved, Aladdin, 2014.

Title: Half a ChanceAuthor: Cynthia LordCall no.: J LORLucy inherited her love of photography from her famous photographer father, but worries that her photos will not meet his high expectations. Upon learning that her father is the judge of a photo competition, Lucy decides to enter the contest to prove that she has her father’s talent. Readers will be able to identify with Lucy’s struggles to step out of her father’s shadow in this moving read. All Rights Reserved, Scholastic, 2014.

Suggested Reads

Unit 2

Check out these books at the public libraries! After you have read each book, tick the box next to it.

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Title: Being a Photographer (On the Radar. Awesome Jobs)Author: Isabel ThomasCall no.: J 770 THO

Title: Take Great Photos (Find Your Talent)Author: Adam SutherlandCall no.: J 771 SUTThis book is full of tips on how to take the best pictures of various subjects, from action shots to animal pictures. Get to know your camera well and make full use of its functions. Follow through on these tips and work towards taking great photographs! All Rights Reserved, Franklin Watts, 2012.

Learn about the many different aspects of being a professional photographer – from photojournalists who capture shots on the front line to the paparazzi who intrude into celebrities’ private lives. Find out what the best in the business use and the tricks they apply, such as how one diffuses light to create a more flattering effect in photos.All Rights Reserved, Lerner, 2012.

Title: Secret of the Super-small Superstar (Who Shrunk Daniel Funk?, Book 4)Author: Lin OliverCall no.: J OLIDaniel has a secret. He has an identical twin, Pablo, who is just the height of a toe. When a video of Pablo is accidentally leaked online, Daniel finds himself in the spotlight for his perceived computer abilities. However, Pablo is unhappy that Daniel is getting all the attention and feels that it is time to show the world just who exactly the talented twin is. All Rights Reserved, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2010.

Title: Now You See Me… (Poison Apple Books)Authors: Jane B. Mason and Sarah Hines StephensCall no.: J MASLena and Abby are skilled thrift shoppers. When Lena spots the rare instant camera that she has been searching for, she knows that she has to get it. However, the photos that develop from the camera contain an image of a mysterious boy that gets clearer with each take. Who is this boy and what does he want? All Rights Reserved, Scholastic, 2010.

Title: Mia’s Golden Bird (Charmed Life, Book 2)Author: Lisa SchroederCall no.: J SCHLacy, a famous movie actress, notices Mia’s talent for photography and employs her to capture images of birds during her bird-watching trips. When Mia’s friends find out that she is hanging out with a celebrity, Mia is accused of favouring a glamorous friend. Will Mia manage to clarify things with her friends?All Rights Reserved, Scholastic, 2014.

Suggested Reads

Unit 3

Check out these books at the public libraries! After you have read each book, tick the box next to it.

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Basic Photography

Title: Extreme Watercraft (Extreme Machines) Author: Ian F. MahaneyCall no.: J 623.8 MAH

Title: You Wouldn’t Want to Be on the First Flying Machine!: A High-soaring Ride You’d Rather Not Take (You Wouldn’t Want To…) Author: Ian Graham Call no.: J 629.13 GRAOrville and Wilbur Wright started out as humble bicycle mechanics in Ohio. They were determined that they would fly on a proper aircraft, and so set out to revolutionise transportation. Find out how they managed to do so in this book!All Rights Reserved, Franklin Watts, 2013.

Packed with information about the biggest and fastest watercraft, this book brings you on a ride to explore Earth’s lakes, rivers, and oceans. Learn more about the diverse types of extreme watercraft and how people use them. All Rights Reserved, PowerKids, 2016.

Title: The Amazing Spencer GrayAuthor: Deb Fitzpatrick Call no.: J FITTwelve-year-old Spencer Gray is over the moon when he goes flying with his father in a glider, an aircraft with no engine. However, when bad weather hits mid-flight and his father is terribly wounded, Spencer needs to dig deep to find the courage to save the two of them. All Rights Reserved, Fremantle, 2013.

Ride On! Title: Canyon Chaos (Robot Racers, Book 1) Author: Axel Lewis Call no.: J LEWThe founder of Robot Races has announced a special race just for kids. Jimmy, a huge fan of the races, knows that he has to compete. Although Jimmy’s family cannot afford to buy him a robot, his grandfather can certainly build him one. Now, it is up to Jimmy to win.All Rights Reserved, Stone Arch Books, 2013.

Title: Nelly and the Quest for Captain Peabody Author: Roland Chambers Call no.: J CHANelly is determined to find her father who is lost at sea. With only her sleepy turtle, Columbus, for company, Nelly sets out on an adventure of a lifetime with new knitted sails, a month’s supply of lemons and multiple toothbrushes. Can she find her father? All Rights Reserved, Oxford University, 2015.

Suggested Reads

Unit 4

Check out these books at the public libraries! After you have read each book, tick the box next to it.

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Check out these books at the public libraries! After you have read each book, tick the box next to it.

Suggested Reads

Unit 5

Title: Why Space Matters to Me Author: Colin Stuart Call no.: J 520 STU

Title: Not Your Typical Book about the EnvironmentAuthor: Elin KelseyCall no.: J 304.2 KEL

What was the first creature in space? What is life like on the International Space Station? How was the Earth formed? Get answers to these questions and many more in this book, and learn how matters in space can affect you on Earth. This book also provides information on how to become an astronaut. A must-read for any aspiring space traveller!All Rights Reserved, Red Shed, 2015.

Title: Aliens Stink!Author: Steve Cole Call no.: J COLEver since the Big Heal when all of mankind’s environmental problems miraculously solve themselves, Tim’s father, a scientist at the Space Centre, has been moody. Tim thinks his father is just weird, until UFOs begin to light up the night sky. Could his father’s mood be connected to the sudden appearance of the UFOs?All Rights Reserved, Simon & Schuster, 2014.

Did you know that it takes twenty-five bathtubs of water just to grow enough cotton to make one t-shirt? This book talks about environmental conservation in a lighthearted manner using amusing illustrations and unusual facts. Find out simple yet fascinating ways in which you can save the earth, one green step at a time.All Rights Reserved, Owlkids Books, 2010.

Title: Star Blaze (Johnny Mackintosh)Author: Keith Mansfield Call no.: J MAN Johnny Mackintosh is an ordinary boy with an extraordinary job to protect Earth. A rogue alien army is trying to destroy Earth by turning the sun into a supernova. Will Johnny be able to stop the army?All Rights Reserved, Quercus, 2010.

Title: The 8th ContinentAuthor: Matt LondonCall no.: J LONThe future world is filled with garbage and is controlled by Winterpole, a bureaucratic government. When Evie and Rick Lane’s scientist father is put under house arrest for trying to save a rare bird from extinction, he tells his children about a secret formula that can change rubbish into living matter. Unfortunately, he only has half of the formula and it is up to Evie and Rick to find the other half so that they can create a new world free of both garbage and Winterpole. All Rights Reserved, Razorbill, 2014.

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When I Grow UpSuggested

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Title: Kate Walden Directs: Night of the Zombie ChickensAuthor: Julie MataCall no.: J MATKate Walden aspires to produce her own movie, Night of the Zombie Chickens, starring her best friend, Alyssa, and the chickens in her backyard. The production of the movie is nearing completion, when Alyssa ditches Kate for the most popular girl in school. Desiring to get even with Alyssa, Kate hatches a plan of revenge with the best script that she has ever written…All Rights Reserved, Disney-Hyperion Books, 2014.

Title: Coping With Bullying (Real Life Issues)Author: Charlotte Guillain Call no.: J 302.3 GUIEver felt upset or embarrassed because someone kept calling you names? Do you know someone who is a bully? This book contains real-life stories about children who face different types of bullying, and provides advice on how to overcome bullies. All Rights Reserved, Raintree, 2011.(This book is also available on eReads at www.nlb.gov.sg.)

Title: The 7 Day Bully-busterAuthor: Jenny AlexanderCall no.: J 302.3 ALEIf you have ever encountered bullies and wondered how to deal with them, this book is a helpful training guide, with a tip for every day of the week! Take quick steps to bully-proof yourself and build up on useful skills to defeat bullying in the long run.All Rights Reserved, Hodder Children’s Books, 2007.

Title: Me and My Big Mouth (Zack Delacruz, Book 1)Author: Jeff AndersonCall no.: J AND Twelve-year-old Zack usually stays out of people’s notice in school, until he is propelled into the limelight by standing up against a bully. The exemplary behavior gets him nominated to raise funds for the sixth graders’ ball, and he has to do so together with the school’s biggest tyrant. Will they be able to set their differences aside and raise the funds for the ball? All Rights Reserved, Sterling Children’s Books, 2015.

Title: Hate Mail (Orca Currents)Author: Monique PolakCall no.: J POLTodd joins his cousin, Jordie, at the same school. Todd has severe autism and is often bullied in school. Jordie feels ashamed of Todd, and tries to keep his distance. However, when things get out of hand as Todd’s family receives an offensive letter, will Jordie finally step in to help his cousin? All Rights Reserved, Orca Book, 2014.

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Select any book in this reading journal and write a book review to tell others about the book. Then post your review on www.nlb.gov.sg/discovereads.

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Design a display to showcase your favourite book in this reading journal. Cut out images from old magazines to decorate your book display. If you need ideas, visit the public library and look at the different book displays available.

Show the school librarian your design, and see if the school librarian will allow you to put up a book display in your school library.

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