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A Publication of CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace 4 Chestnut Drive Singapore 679287 Issue 44 November 2016

Vice Principals’ Message

Dear CHIJ OLQP Family

We like to celebrate with our students, teachers and parents as we move towards the end of 2016. Working alongside with our dedicated teachers and the unwavering support from our parents,

we are encouraged by how our girls have achieved and done us proud, both academically and non-academically. We thank God for His guidance to our girls, who have indeed lived up to being a Leader, Learner and Lady!

Our holistic development programmes continue to grow strong, giving students opportunities to pick up essential skills, sound values and a positive attitude. Learning is emphasised both within and outside the classroom. We thank our students for their enthusiasm and care for one another.

Over the years our students have continued to prove their strength in Netball, Softball, English and Mother Tongue Languages Literary competitions, Art & Environment programmes, bringing glory to CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace. These would not have been possible without the tireless efforts of those who lead them. Thank you, teachers and coaches, for inspiring and guiding our young ladies to be sportswomen, debaters, artists and achievers in many areas. Our students also did impressively at the literary and SYF performing arts competitions. We are particularly thankful to all the parents who have been understanding, supportive and helpful with the preparations leading up to the competitions and performances.

We would like to thank our staff for their diligence, teamwork and dedication. Our worthy students are a reflection of all they have done. Our respective teachers-in-charge of the various CCAs deserve praise for their hard work and commitment in seeing our students through the training and competitions.

Many parents have volunteered their time in service and support to the school, assisting in conducting enriching programmes and activities for our girls. It is this selfless, communal attitude that enables us to focus on character development and at the same time, pursue new academic heights. We welcome more parents and former alumni to return to support and join OLQP as partners in nurturing our children into fine young ladies.

We are pleased to share and congratulate the following staff for being awarded the National Day Awards 2016:

• The Commendation Medal Mrs Clare Lewis

• The Long Service Medal Mdm Aniza Bte Samat, Mrs Mahani Bte Khamin and Mrs Vijayalakshmi Devanathan

Last but not least, we thank God for blessing our school community and watching over us for yet another great year.

To all our students, parents, teachers, non-teaching staff and their families, the Principal and we wish you a meaningful holiday, a Blessed Christmas and an exciting new year 2017 filled with hope, peace and joy.

Simple in Virtue, Steadfast in Duty

Mdm Vasundhara Reddy & Ms Cecilia TanVice Principals

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Highlights

P5 I-DRIVE ExhibitionOn 20 July, our Primary 5 students stretched their creativity to put up their very own arcade games made of used cardboard boxes and other recyclable materials in the school hall. Students from all levels in the school took turns to play the games that were meant to drive home the message of environmental conservation. Everyone, including the teachers, parents and office staff, had a great time playing the games.

Parents observing their children engaging in 360-Degree classroom activities.

Students sharing their projects with Mrs Tan.

A glimpse of our PAL lessons.

Learning Fiesta The Primary 2 Learning Fiesta was held on 17 May to allow parents to discover more about our 360-Degree classroom and the Programme for Active Learning (PAL). The event built a greater connection between teachers and parents to discuss the children’s holistic learning experience.

Our teachers had fun playing with the

handmade games.

Visit by Zonal Director Schools West,

Ms Theodora TanZonal Director Schools West, Ms Theodora Tan, accompanied by West 8 Superintendent, Mrs Julia Woo, visited our school and met up with the School Leaders and the Middle Management Team on 10 May 2016. During the dialogue session, issues on MOE initiatives and matters pertaining to teaching and learning were discussed and clarified. The Middle Management Team had an engaging session with ZD.

Visit by Divisional Director, Mr Tan Lin Teck

The Divisional Director of Finance and Procurement Division, Mr Tan Lin Teck, visited our school and met up with the School Leaders, teachers and 20 Primary 4 girls on 26 September 2016. The school staff and students had enlightening sessions with Mr Tan.

School Visits by MOE

Group photo with Zonal Director and Superintendent.

Staff listening intently to Divisional Director.

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The CHIJ OLQP Sports and Environment Symposium took place on 26 May. The aim of the Symposium was to build character through sports, and ignite conversations on environmental awareness among our educators and stakeholders.

Through the theme “Character Building through Sports & Environment”, local and overseas invited speakers shared their insights, practices and experiences on how educators can build character in their school athletes, and promote an environment that is conducive for sports.

Our Guest-of-Honour, Dr Teo Ho Pin, Mayor of North West District and Member of Parliament for Bukit Panjang Constituency, launched our student-initiated school-led community project “Love Your Pet, Love Our Environment”. This year, our school partnered Chestnut NC in this project to heighten awareness among residents to join us in going green and advocating care for the environment.

Our Keynote Speakers, Professor Naofumi Masumoto and A/P Katsuya Otsu, are both experts in the field of character development through sports. They shared about the importance of environmental conservation in promoting healthy sports culture.

Other highlights of the day included concurrent sessions on the making of a Google 3D Glasses (a collaborative activity with Ricoh Pte Ltd), Eco-Craft (Hands-on Workshop conducted by teachers and PSG member), a baking lesson using crops grown in the garden, and a session on Global Citizens Care for the Environment. In addition, there was also an array of exhibitions displaying environmental projects from our West 8 cluster schools.

Highlights

Sports and EnvironmentSymposium 2016

A group photo with our Guest-of-Honour, Dr Teo.

Our youngest participants from My First Skool.

PSG member Mrs Serene Hoo taught our participants ECO craft tips.

Students from Westwood Primary School shared ways to create mint-scented bookmarks.

Let’s champion the ECO Flag movement!Dr Teo launched the ‘Love Your Pet,

Love Our Environment’ project at Chestnut Drive.

Our athletes sharing ways toinnovate sports equipment at the

Eco Sports exhibition booth.

Look at our unique CHIJ OLQP leaf platters

that were made from recycled clay.

Students from cluster schools learnt to create Google 3D Glasses.

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On 15 July, Nandini Nair from Primary 4 Hope participated in the Babble and Speak 2016 Finals organised by Nanyang Girls’ High. With the support of her fellow schoolmates, Nandini received the Merit Award.

Babble and Speak 2016

Math & Chess Enrichment Programme

Selected Primary 3 and 4 students attended a a two-day Math & Chess Enrichment Programme in June. They learnt problem-solving and critical thinking skills through the playing of chess. The enriching and eye-opening experience piqued their interest in math as there were opportunities to learn and revise math concepts.

Numero Math Tournament

Our Primary 5 students competed in many rounds of the Numero Game during the P5 Inter-class Math Tournament. The Numero Game is a popular game that students play during the weekly Math Café sessions. During the tournament, students displayed the virtues of unity and perseverance. Congratulations to our winning classes, 5 Hope and 5 Peace!

Nandini impressed the judges and audience with her engaging speech.

Students learning the fundamentals of Chess before playing the game.

5 Hope - Champion of the Math Tournament

5 Peace - First runner-up of the

Math Tournament

Mathematics Department

IP Department

English Department

Our pioneer team of debaters competed in the Primary School Debate Open and Raffles Institution Debate Tournament. For the first competition, our debaters won the first preliminary round and against the opposition team. During the second competition, they won against another school as proposition team. Three cheers to our debaters who have shown the virtues of resilience and determination under the tutelage of Mrs Joyce Lee!

CHIJ OLQP DebatersOur joyful and courageous debaters after their victories in

Primary School Debate Open 2016.

All smiles after an enriching session at RI Debate Tournament.

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Science Department

Most Creative Eco AwardOur Primary 1 students achieved the Most Creative Eco Award for winsome costumes created out of trash bags during the Eco Action Day.

IP Department

Science Buskers FestivalOn 16 and 17 July, our Science Buskers participants spent an enriching and rewarding weekend at VivoCity at the annual Science Buskers Festival, organised by A*STAR and Singapore Science Centre. The competition aims to promote learning of science in an engaging way and generate greater interest in creative science communications and expression.

Four of our teams competed in the finals. One team won the Best Costume Award while another walked away as first runner-up. Monster J.R. was also a finalist

and won the Best Costume Award.

Our team, Crazy Innovators, was a finalist

and a first runner-up.

Joanna Chong from 4 Faith competed in the Sony Creative Science Award held in collaboration with Singapore Science Centre to create a novel toy, eventually winning the second prize in the Whiz Kid Category.

Sony Creative Toy Award

தாய்ம ாழி வாரம் 2016 ஜூலை மாதம் 11-ஆம் தததி முதல் 22-ஆம் தததி வலை, நம் பள்ளி மாணவிகள் தாய்மமாழி வாை நடவடிக்லகயில் ஈடுபட்டார்கள். இவ்வாண்டு, ‘இலையும் நடனமும்’ என்னும் கருப்மபாருளில் மாணவர்களுக்காகப் பைதைப்பட்ட நடவடிக்லககள் ஏற்பாடு மைய்யப்பட்டிருந்தன. அலனத்து மாணவர்களுக்காகப் தபாட்டிகளும் நடத்தப்பட்டன. மதாடக்கநிலை ஒன்று மற்றும் இைண்டாம் தமிழ் வகுப்பு மாணவர்கள் நடனப் பட்டலை ஒன்றில் கைந்துமகாண்டு ஆடிப் பாடி மகிழ்ந்தனர். மதாடக்கநிலை மூன்ைாம் வகுப்புத் தமிழ் மாணவிகள் குட்டி இந்தியாவுக்குக் கற்ைல் பயணம் மைன்ைார்கள். இந்தக் கற்ைல் பயணத்தின் மூைம் மாணவிகள் தமிழ்க் கைச்ைாைப் பழக்க வழக்கங்கலைப் பற்றி தமலும் மதரிந்துமகாண்டார்கள். இந்திய மைபுலடலம நிலையத்திற்குச் மைன்ைதும் அவைக்ளுக்கு ஒரு பயன்மிக்க கற்ைல் பயணமாக அலமந்தது. மாணவிகள் அவர்களுக்காக ஏற்பாடு மைய்யப்பட்ட நடவடிக்லககளில் அதிக உற்ைாகத்துடனும் ஈடுபாடுடனும் பங்குமபற்றுப் பயனலடந்தார்கள்.

Tamil Department

Congratulations to Joanna for setting a fine example of ingenuity!

Community in BloomOur school attained a Silver Award for the Community in Bloom 2016 Award in recognition of our gardening efforts.

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同学们在班上展开了激烈的歌唱比赛、记歌词比赛和绕口令比赛。

学生去书展购买书籍 。 学生在照相亭用传统道具拍照 。

2016年母语双周今年的母语双周活动是在7月11日到7月22日举行的。今年的主题是“唱响母语双周，舞

动多彩文化”。在这活动期间，母语部为学生安排了许多具有趣味性和教育意义的节目

及活动，让学生们在欢乐中学习母语和文化。

Chinese Department

一、二年级参加华族舞蹈工作坊 。

五年级同学正津津有味地观看影片

《狮神之战》 。

IP Department

Chinese Cultural Club Achievements 2016

Chinese Cultural Club provides members with the opportunities to speak good Mandarin and boost their interest in the learning of Chinese culture. Our members not only put up school and public performances but also participate in national competitions. Through these activities, members practise the virtue of cooperation and sharpen their confidence in Mandarin.

National Primary Group Story Telling Competition.

National Primary Cross Talk Competition.

Celebration

三年级观看舞台剧《桃太郎》 。

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Malay Department

ICT Department

IP Department

Para pemenang tersenyum kegembiraan dengan hadiah mereka.

DwimingguBahasa Ibunda 2016

‘Muzik dan Tarian’, begitulah tema bagi Dwiminggu Bahasa Ibunda tahun ini. Pelbagai kegiatan Bahasa Ibunda telah dianjurkan untuk membolehkan murid-murid belajar dan menggunakan Bahasa Ibunda dengan cara-cara yang menarik dan seronok. Selain aktiviti-aktiviti di dalam bilik darjah seperti pertandingan menulis rap dan nyanyian, bengkel tarian dan nyanyian juga diadakan untuk murid-murid. Memandangkan Dwiminggu Bahasa Ibunda tahun ini jatuh pada bulan Syawal, murid-murid Darjah 1 hingga Darjah 5 turut mempersembahkan sebuah konsert berbentuk tarian dan nyanyian lagu-lagu Raya bagi menyemarakkan lagi suasana perayaan tersebut. Sudah pasti, setiap murid telah memperoleh manfaat daripada aktiviti-aktiviti yang dijalankan sepanjang dua minggu tersebut.

Cyber Wellness WeekOur Cyber Wellness Week (28 June to 1 July) saw engagement from all levels of students. Some of our Primary 4 students attended a Cyber Wellness Advocator Training Workshop. With their new roles as Cyber Wellness Ambassadors, they advocate proper netiquette and moderation in the use of online media platforms.

Invited speakers went into all classrooms to engage students in workshop sessions, including bookmark and comic designing competitions. The lessons learnt were reinforced with projects done by the Cyber Wellness Ambassadors. Excited students also spent their recesses at the experiential learning game booths during the Cyber Wellness Carnival.

The week concluded with an assembly programme. Students learnt about the three main personalities of Internet users – the Achiever, the Befriender and the Free Spirit. Students gleaned useful takeaways on being a responsible and tactful cyber user.

Lenggang-lenggok Mak Inang!

Selamat Hari Raya! Persembahan nyanyian yang bertajuk ‘Anggota Tubuhku’ oleh murid-murid Darjah 1.

Menikmati sajian Nasi Ambeng semasa Bengkel Tarian dan Nyanyian!

Dengarlah paluan kompang kami!

Hari Bestari 2016Hari Bestari merupakan sebuah program untuk mencetus minat dan menyemai cinta pada budaya dan bahasa Melayu di kalangan para pelajar kita. Melalui aktiviti-aktiviti yang dijalankan, para pelajar digalakkan untuk menggunakan Bahasa Melayu dalam suasana yang santai dan menyeronokkan. Sebagai contoh, melalui aktiviti Eja Tepat, para pelajar kita dapat memperkasakan ejaan mereka di samping menambah kosa kata yang baharu. Aktiviti IJ Spontan pula mengajak para pelajar untuk bertutur dalam Bahasa Melayu dan menjana idea serta kreativiti mereka. Melalui program ini, sudah pastinya para pelajar dapat menjadi seseorang yang bestari iaitu pandai dan baik budi pekertinya.

Students participating actively in the workshop sessions.

Our Cyber Wellness Ambassadors.

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On 13 April, 35 talented choristers participated in the Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation for Choir at SOTA. Displaying the virtues of cooperation and resilience, they captured the hearts of the judges to achieve the Distinction Award.

SYF Arts Presentation for Choir

Congratulations to our School Choir 2016!

Celebration

SYF Arts Presentation for Tap Dance24 members of the Tap Dance SYF Group enraptured judges with the energetic number “Funk We Are” on 18 April. Their passion and perseverance led them to achieve the Certificate of Accomplishment.

Perfectly executed moves enthralled the audience.

Our Tap Dance SYF Group grooved with vibrant outfits

and creative props.

SYF Arts Presentation for Fusion Dance

Our lithe dancers executed their dance moves perfectly, moving the judges and audience. Our troupe of elegant dancers with their dance instructor and teachers-in-charge.

Our Fusion Dance SYF Group perfected their choreography for the dance entitled “Confessions of a Mask”. Their months of intensive presentation bore fruit and they attained the Certificate of Accomplishment.

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Our joyful winners with their original photographs

at Taman Jurong Community Centre

after the award ceremony.

Mdm Chen I Chun and our photographers at Jurong Lake Park, a venue for the photography competition.

CAC National Photography Competition 2016

On 30 July, four Current Affairs Club members represented the school to take part in the National Photography Festival 2016. During the competition, they practised the virtues of purposefulness and unity. Out of the 69 participating schools, our school won the Special Mention Award and the Individual Best Shots Award.

Congratulations to our Senior Softball Team for emerging third in position in the National Inter-Primary Schools Softball Senior Girls’ Championships 2016. The girls’ resilience during their thrice-weekly training paid off!

The Stompers Team – our pride and joy.

National Inter-Primary Schools Softball Senior Girls’ Championships

West Zone & National Inter-Primary School Netball Championships

The Softball Senior Team with School Leaders, Coach Regina, teachers and parents.

Our batter, Shanice, getting ready to bat the

ball.

Our Junior and Senior Netball teams rose to the occasion and emerged as champions at the finals of the West Zone Inter-Primary Schools Netball Championships to play in the National Championships. Pitting their skills against 15 other top schools, they emerged Top 6 after qualifying for the quarter finals. Three cheers to the Stompers Team for their excellent attitudes and commitment!

Celebration

Our Tap Dance SYF Group grooved with vibrant outfits

and creative props.

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The celebrations culminated in everyone singing our all-time favourite song “Home”.

Values in Action Projects for Staff and Students

Character & Citizenship Education

Bethany Methodist Nursing Home St Joseph’s Feast Day

In line with the IJ mission, staff and students demonstrated the virtues of care and generosity to help our community.

Our staff helped St Joseph’s Church raise over $800 in jumble sales by donating and selling pre-loved items.

Our cleaning staff, office staff and school caretakers were

presented with tokens of appreciation.

Appreciation Day for School Maintenance OfficersThe school treated our maintenance officers to a special lunch in September to thank them for their dedication in their service to the school. School Leaders, teachers and Sparkling Angels expressed their gratitude for providing us a clean environment to work and study in.

National Day Celebrations – Building Our Singapore of Tomorrow

We celebrated our nation’s birthday on 8 August starting with a montage depicting students’ artwork of their vision of Singapore in the next 50 years.

Following a formal flag-raising ceremony, and a mass workout as part of the GetActive! Singapore programme, talented students performed in a special concert segment. Our choir sang melodiously to a medley of community songs. The highlight was a mass dance item that got everyone on their feet!

Our teachers had a great workout during the GetActive! Singapore programme. Winning entries of the school wide Art Challenge were featured on the background.

It was a privilege to show care for the residents by serving beverages and spending time with them.

Our staff collaborated with Ricoh (Singapore)

to offer companionship and hampers for residents of the home.

Our CCA groups entertained the residents of the home.Our energetic pupils facilitated

the Bingo games for the Home’s residents.

Archbishop William Goh visited CHIJ OLQP’s games stall managed by staff and

student helpers.

Our staff donated, packed and sold pre-loved items at the jumble sales stall.

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Character & Citizenship Education

School Visits by Two Suzhou Industrial

Park Primary SchoolsThis July, it was an honour for our school to host students from Suzhou Industrial Park Kuatang Experimental Primary School and Suzhou Industrial Park Loufeng Experimental Primary School from China. The visitors buddied with our Primary 5 girls who had gone to China for an immersion programme this year. Our visitors were engaged in various activities such as creating stories using the Moo-O software, baking muffins in the IJ Cooking Palace, making fanciful terrariums, designing craft using recycled materials and experiencing our CCAs like Choir, Table Tennis and Netball.

Our staff and students with Suzhou Industrial Park Kuatang Experimental Primary School.

Primary 4 students visited SAM in May as part of their Art Appreciation lesson. They experienced the interactive art galleries at SAM@8Q. Students were impressed by artists’ inventive displays of mixed media in 2D and 3D forms.

Our staff and students with Suzhou Industrial Park Loufeng

Experimental Primary School.

Primary 2 Learning Journey

to the Jurong Bird ParkAs part of our Science enrichment activities, Primary Two students visited the Jurong Bird Park. They attended Animal Homes, an interesting talk about the habitat of birds. Students toured the attraction and observed many species of birds. They completed some activities which would earn them the Young Ornithologist Badge.

Primary 2 students attended an interesting talk on Animal Homes.

Admiring the mural art and reading about the artist and media used.

At the gallery “Imaginarium: Over the Ocean, Under the Sea” which presents tactile and interactive works that encourage discovery through exploration and play.

Primary 4 Learning Journey to Singapore Art Museum (SAM)

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The Teachers’ Art Workshop on acrylic painting was organised on 13 July as a bonding session for staff. The teachers had fun discovering their hidden talent in painting their sunflowers.

Yes! We succeeded in painting the sunflowers.

Our mural of Sunflowers.

Teachers’ Art Workshop

Mdm Marsita Bte Md Tahir Ms Chew Bee Hwee Ms Long Suet Ann

Ms Nur Fadhilah Ms Siti Zainab Mr Tony Tan Ms Catherine Lam

New Staff New Births

Promotees June 2016

Staff Updates

Staff Well-Being ActivitiesOur staff had their Retreat and Learning Day on 24 June at the Science Centre. They signed up for a hands-on workshop on either Coffee CheMystery or Chemistry in Cosmetics. They had a fun-filled time at the workshop!

At the Coffee CheMystery, our coffee-lovers learnt about chemistry of coffee that makes a perfect brew. They learnt about how to grind their own coffee beans and brew a perfect cuppa using different methods.

At the Chemistry in Cosmetics, our staff learnt about the harmful ingredients found in some commercially-produced cosmetics. They learnt more about the science behind cosmetics and properties of the ingredients.

Teachers’ Day LunchTo show appreciation to our staff for their commitment and contribution in shaping the students’ character and academic development, the school leaders gave a buffet lunch treat to all staff during Teacher’s Day Celebration on 1 September.

First daugher of Mdm Fan Nana:

Joya Wang

Second daughter of Mdm Lily Hoi:Kaitlen Lim

Mrs Deana Asokan

Mdm Doris Chua Dok Lee

Getting ready to brew coffee and becoming experts in it.

Stirring our way to make a chemical-free lip balm!