XINGHUA PRIMARY SCHOOL
45 HOUGANG AVENUE 1 SINGAPORE 538882
TEL: 62889121 FAX: 62838831
Xinghua Link
ADM 190/16
3 May 2016
Message
From The Vice Principal
As we approach the end of Term 2, I would like to thank you for all your help, encouragement,
support and interest. It has been a phenomenal term here in XHPS as our students participated in
a wide array of activities and learning experiences. These included the P6 Overseas Learning Trip
to Penang, the P5 Camp, the National School Games Competitions, the Sports Carnival and of
course, the recent Singapore Youth Festival. There was always something for every child to
experience, learn and enjoy. These opportunities have helped to deepen their learning and fostered
new friendships. The smiles on the children’s faces are a testament of our combined efforts to
make this term a meaningful one. Here, I would also like to put it down on record to thank all our
teachers, staff, parents and coaches for believing in the children and investing your time to support
and develop their interests. Thank you.
The month of May usually indicates a higher level of anxiety for both students and parents as the
students prepare to take the Semestral Assessment 1 (SA1). While assessment is an important
aspect of learning, we should also understand that these tests are not the be-all-and-end-all. The
SA1 is simply a milestone check of the students’ cognitive development at this stage in their
learning journey. It is more important to inspire our students to love learning. I hope we will use this
opportunity to affirm their efforts and continue to develop their diverse interests and needs.
On behalf of the Principal and staff, I wish all of you a restful June holiday.
Warmest Regards
Shirley Quek (Mrs)
Xinghua Link
MAY 2016
SINGAPORE YOUTH FESTIVAL (SYF)
The SYF is a fiesta for building character, strengthening bonds and honing skills. To realise our
students' maximum potential, toils of sweat have been shed and hours of practices and
commitment have been put in by the students, teachers and coaches.
We are pleased to announce that our Performing Arts CCAs participated in the recent Arts
Presentation at the Singapore Youth Festival 2016 and are awarded:
Certificate of Accomplishment
Certificate of Distinction
: Choir & Guzheng
: International Dance & Angklung/Kulintang Ensemble
We would like to congratulate the students, teachers, coaches as well as extend our gratitude to
the parents for their endless support, encouragement and understanding during the SYF period.
International Dance (Certificate of Dinstiction)
The International Dance
CCA girls made the school
proud by putting up a
wonderful performance for
the SYF at NUS Cultural
Centre on 19th April. The
team of 28 girls rehearsed
and supported each other
as a team in Semester 1.
They learnt about the
importance of teamwork
and responsibility.
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Xinghua Link
May 2016
Angklung/Kulintang Ensemble (Certificate of Distinction)
The Angklung/Kulintang Ensemble took part in the Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation
2016 at The Cultural Centre, Republic Polytechnic on Wednesday, 22nd April 2016. They played
two pieces of music entitled Jingli Nona, a traditional folk song and Temple Bells, an original
composition by instructor, Ms Alicia Joyce De Silva. Both performances simply stunned the
audience.
Guzheng (Certificate of Accomplishment)
Our graceful
Guzheng players
mesmerized their
audience and the
judges with their
performance at the
Singapore
Conference Hall.
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Xinghua Link
May 2016
Choir (Certificate of Accomplishment)
The choir practices were
intense and focussed on
perfecting the pitch of
every note. Despite the
intensity and rigour, we
managed to perform up
to our expectations at the
SYF Arts Presentation
2016. It was indeed a
sweet fruit to the arduous
labour of our Choir
members!
NATIONAL SPORTS AND GAMES COMPETITION : WUSHU
Pupils from the Wushu CCA
participated in the 12th National
Primary
Schools
Wushu
Championships 2016 held in March.
Our heartiest congratulations to the
following pupils from the CCA: (from
left to right in photograph)
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Wong Woan Xiu from 5I for
bagging the 1st place for Junior
Girls (Spear) Category,
Sin Yee Xiang from 6I, who is
also the Captain of the Wushu
CCA, for achieving 4th place for
Senior Boys (Sword) Category
and
Gio Choi Kah Yoke from 3E, for bagging 3rd place for Junior Boys 42-style Taijiquan
Congratulations!
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Xinghua Link
May 2016
P5 Camp – Soar to Greater Heights
EARTH DAY
Green is the colour for the day!
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Xinghua Link
May 2016
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
(a) P3 GIFTED EDUCATION SCREENING TEST
1. In our Xinghua Link (April), we announced that the GEP screening test will be conducted in Term 3.
Below are the confirmed dates of the tests:
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Screening Exercise (English Language and Mathematics) : 26 August 2016 Friday
Selection Exercise (English Language, Mathematics and General Ability) – for shortlisted
pupils only : 18, 19 October 2016 (Tuesday, Wednesday)
2. The GEP Screening and Selection Exercises will be based on the Primary 1 to Primary 3 English
Language and Mathematics syllabuses. Please note the following:
a. Screening Exercise (Mathematics)
All topics in the Primary 3 Mathematics syllabus are included except for topics on “Area and
Perimeter”, “Geometry” and “Time”.
b. Selection Exercise (Mathematics)
All topics in the Primary 3 Mathematics syllabus are included except for Angles,
Perpendicular and Parallel lines in the topic of Geometry.
3. As this exercise aims to identify suitable pupils with high intellectual potential, pupils who are not
ready to handle the intellectual rigour and demands of the programme will struggle with the enriched
curriculum and not benefit fully from it. Thus, we urge parents not to conduct test preparation
activities to prepare your children for the screening test.
(b) NEU PC PLUS PROGRAMME
4. The NEU PC Plus Programme offers students the opportunity to own a brand new computer at an
affordable price. Needy Singapore Citizens and SPR pupils whose family do not own a personal
computer can tap on this programme to buy personal computers. Each eligible household can only
apply for one (1) PC-Bundle regardless of the total number of school-going children. The combined
gross monthly household income must not exceed $3,000 OR the per capita income must not
exceed $800. If there is a permanently disabled household member, per capita income must not
exceed $875. Past recipient of the NEU PC Plus Programme may reapply only after three (3) years
have lapsed. More details are available at http://www.ida.gov.sg/neupc.
(c) Healthy Meals in Schools Programme (HMSP)
5. As announced earlier, our school will be embarking on the HMSP. To
encourage our pupils to have balanced meals, we will be introducing new
set menus in Term 3 that are healthier and more delicious. These set
meals will include a fixed portion of fruits and vegetables. The revised
cost of these set menus ranges from $1.30 to $1.50. Pupils may add
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other dishes to their meals at additional costs, but it is important that they consume the right amount
of food. We hope we can work together in promoting healthier eating habits for our children both at
home and in school.
(d) PUBLIC & SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
6. Labour Day : 1 May 2016 Sunday
Public Holiday in lieu of Labour Day : 2 May 2016 Monday.
School resumes on 3 May 2016 Wednesday.
7. Vesak Day : 21 May 2016 Saturday
School Holiday in lieu of Vesak Day : 23 May 2016 Monday.
School resumes on 24 May 2016 Tuesday.
8. School Term 2 Holidays : 28 May to 26 June 2016
School resumes on 27 June 2016 Monday.
(e) PARENT-CHILD-TEACHER CONFERENCE (PCTC)
9. Our next PCTC will be held on 26 May 2016 Thursday. The intent of this session is to discuss your
child’s holistic development and identify some strategies he/she could work on during the June
holidays. You will get to meet your child’s form/co-form and subject teachers. It is important for you
and your child to attend the session together. We will also be returning the report books to you that
day. More details will be given later in a separate letter.
10. Please note that you will be required to select your preferred timeslots for the PCTC
using the SNAC notification. This will be done on a first-come-first-served basis. We
appreciate that you download the free app if you have not done so. You may contact
the General Office for assistance. Alternatively, please refer to our school website at
http://www.xinghuapri.moe.edu.sg/ and click on the “Quick Link : SNAC” for a step-by-step guide.
(f) TRAVEL DECLARATIONS VIA SNAC APP
11. With the upcoming June holidays, we understand you may be making your holiday
plans. In times of emergency, we will need your travel details for contact tracing. We
appreciate if you could submit your travel declarations / intentions via the SNAC app
by 20 May 2016.
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All P1 pupils must submit their travel declaration, regardless of intent to travel. A NIL reply
is required.
All P2 – P6 pupils need to submit their travel declarations only if they have made travel
plans.
12. For parents who do not have the SNAC app, please collect the Travel Declaration Form from the
General Office.
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