Science Process Skills Workshop

Hi Class,

Gentle reminder - all those involved in the Science Process Skills Workshop are to report at the School foyer at 12.45pm tomorrow (25th June, Wed).

Holiday Homework: 7/6 - 13/6: Effective Grammar Ex 25 - 31

Hi Class,

Here are the answers:

Exercise 25
1. 3
2. 1
3. 2
4. 4
5. 3
6. 3
7. 1
8. 2
9. 2
10. 3

Exercise 26
1. 1
2. 3
3. 2
4. 4
5. 2
6. 3
7. 4
8. 2
9. 1
10. 3

Exercise 27
1. 3
2. 2
3. 1
4. 4
5. 3
6. 1
7. 1
8. 3
9. 1
10. 4

Exercise 28
1. 3
2. 3
3. 3
4. 1
5. 2
6. 3
7. 3
8. 2
9. 2
10. 2

Exercise 29
1. 3
2. 1
3. 2
4. 3
5. 3
6. 2
7. 2
8. 1
9. 3
10. 2

Exercise 30
1. 2
2. 4
3. 2
4. 3
5. 3
6. 2
7. 2
8. 1
9. 3
10. 2

Exercise 31
1. 1
2. 3
3. 1
4. 1
5. 2
6. 4
7. 2
8. 2
9. 3
10. 1

Holiday Homework: 2/6 - 6/6: Effective Grammar Ex 20 - 24

Hi Class,

Here are the answers:

Exercise 20
1. 2
2. 2
3. 4
4. 4
5. 3
6. 2
7. 2
8. 2
9. 1
10. 4

Exercise 21
1. 2
2. 1
3. 3
4. 2
5. 2
6. 1
7. 3
8. 4
9. 2
10. 1

Exercise 22
1. She could have done it easily. / She could have easily done it. / She could easily have done it.
2. She is truly a beautiful lady.
3. That dress would suit her nicely.
4. The shopping centre was officially opened to the public last weekend.
5. They exercise regularly to build up their stamina.
6. They wander freely in the park. / They wander in the park freely. / Freely, they wander in the park.
7. I have not been keeping in touch with her lately. / Lately, I have not been keeping in touch with her.
8. She persistently pursues her course although she has to work in the day. / She pursues her course persistently although she has to work in the day. / Persistently, she pursues her course although she has to work in the day.
9. They willfully insist on changing the signage of the organization. / Willfully, they insist on changing the signage of the organization.
10. The judge dealt with the case for both parties honestly. / The judge honestly dealt with the case for both parties.

Exercise 23
1. 3
2. 2
3. 3
4. 1
5. 2
6. 3
7. 4
8. 2
9. 2
10. 2

Exercise 24
1. 1
2. 4
3. 3
4. 4
5. 4
6. 2
7. 2
8. 2
9. 3
10. 1

Week 1 Answers for Holiday Homework

Hi Class,

Here are the answers:

No. Ex 12 Ex 13 Ex 14 Ex 15 Ex 16 Ex 17 Ex 18 Ex 19
1. 4 4 2 4 2 3 2 1
2. 4 2 3 2 1 1 3 1
3. 4 2 1 1 1 4 4 4
4. 2 3 1 3 3 1 2 1
5. 1 2 3 2 4 3 1 3
6. 4 4 3 2 3 4 2 2
7. 1 2 2 2 3 1 2 4
8. 3 3 4 4 2 2 3 3
9. 2 1 3 3 4 3 2 3
10 2 2 2 1 1 4 2 2

Holiday Homework

Hi Class,

Glad to know that you have been checking the class blog. By now you should have completed Exercise 12 to Exercise 19 of the effective grammar book.

Since the Wuhan and Melbourne students only just recently returned, I'm extending the deadline till next Monday 2nd June.

Meanwhile you can start Exercise 20 to Exercise 24. Answers will be out on Friday 7th June.

Hope you are having a good start to your holidays. Drop me a mail or sms should you have any queries.

p.s. Basketball postponed to next Thursday 5th June 8am in school. Drop a comment to confirm your availability

Class Outing - Power Walk!

Hi Class,


Feeling stressed over exams? It's time to take a short break and exercise!


There will be a Power Walk event organised by the Health Promotion Board and NParks. Power Walk is a new initiative focused on brisk walking and will be conducted at Sun Plaza Park. Most of us agreed that we need some fresh air so let's meet up this weekend for a short and fun morning of power walking!


Date: 4 May 2008
Venue: Sun Plaza Park (Ampitheatre - centre of park)
Time: 7.45 am (Power Walk starts at 8.00 am sharp)
Attire: Any Sports Attire (T-shirt, Shorts & Shoes)

Bring your parents down too if they are interested!

http://www.hpb.gov.sg/power_walk/

p.s. We can have a short session of captain ball after that. But we need a ball. Basketballers... any takers? See you on Sunday!

SA 1 Examinations

Hi Class,

Gentle reminder:

Wed, 30 April 08
English Paper 1 (7.40 - 8.50)
MT Paper 1 (10.50 - 11.25)

Mon, 5 May 08
Social Studies (before recess)

Tue, 6 May 08
English Paper 2 (7.40 - 9.30)
English Listening Comprehension (10.40 - 11.25)

Wed, 7 May 08
Mathematics Paper 1 (7.50 - 8.40)
Mathematics Paper 2 (10.40 - 12.20)

Thurs, 8 May 08
Mother Tongue Paper 2 (10.40 - 12.20)
MT Listening Comprehension (8.10 - 8.55)

Fri, 9 May 08
Science (10.40 - 12.25)

Mon, 12 May 08
Higher MT Paper 1 (7.40 - 8.30)
Higher MT Paper 2 (10.40 - 12.00)

Congratulations GSP Basketball Junior Girls!

Hi Class,

Our Basketball Junior Girls managed to get 1st runner up for the Nationals competition. While they lost by a marginal 5 points to the eventual champions, our girls displayed tenacity and ferocious fighting spirit which was consistently displayed throughout the tournament. Let's applaude our very own vice-chairperson, Adeline who was a part of this excellent team. Three Cheers! Hurrah!

Class Photo Taking

Hi Class,

Gentle reminder - we will have our photo taking session tomorrow. Please be in your school uniform for the session and also bring your PE attire for PE class.

Photo taking will start at 9.00am.

Earth Quiz

Hi Class,

In conjunction with Earth Day, the MRL is organising the Earth Day Quiz. One representative from each class (P1-P6) is selected to participate in the short quiz.

The quiz questions are based in part on Science and related to the topic, Earth Day. P5 participants will take the quiz this Friday 25th April (1.30pm - 2.15pm). Consent form will be given soon.

In case you're wondering who's selected... ... ...

Chak Sing...! =)

NAPFA 1.6km Retest

Hi Class,

There will be no PE on Thursday due to the above. PE lessons will be postponed to Friday (double periods). Only those involved for the 1.6km run will be going with the P4 classes to Tampines stadium in the morning.

Thank You Ruidi!

Hi Class,

By now you should have noticed that we have new books in our class library - courtesy of Ruidi! Let's show our appreciation and ensure our library books are well read and maintained.

Cheers Ruidi!

Oral Exam Tips

Hi Class,

I've put up the video link for oral exam tips that we went through in class. Be sure to view it again at your own time.

http://www.evideo.edu.sg/vat_programme.asp?id=4&from=search&searWords=oral

Science Project

Hi Class,

"Why do leaves change colour?"

That's the topic for our Science Project. You will investigate the above in your selected pairs and consolidate your findings in a PowerPoint presentation during . As homework, find out information pertaining to the topic.

The following are websites that may help you to get started:

www.rbg.ca/cbcn/en/cbcn4kids/kid_activ.htm

www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson024.shtml

NAPFA Test

Hi Class,

Our NAPFA Test commences next week. Take note of the following dates:

15th April 2008 (Tue): 1.6km Run/Walk (Tampines Stadium)*

18th April 2008 (Fri): 5 Items (School)**

* Assemble at School Basketball Court 2 by 7.10am
** Assemble in the School Hall by 1.45pm

Bring your own waterbottle. If you are unwell on that day but present in school you MUST produce a Medical Certificate on that day itself.

Keep fit and stay healthy!

Art Class

Hi Class,

Please bring a small toy or figurine for Art lesson on Wednesday. We will be learning to carve a replica of the small or toy using a bar of soap. So bring something interesting and test your creativity and carving skills!

Seedless grapes?

Hi Class,

I know this has been bugging you for quite a while eversince we talked about dispersal of seeds. Here's an extract from a website:

"It turns out that most fruits today do not come from seeds. They come from cuttings instead. This is true of grapes, blueberries, apples, cherries, etc (pretty much all fruits except citrus, although scientists are working on that too). A piece of a vine or branch is cut off, dipped in rooting hormone and then placed in moist dirt so that roots and leaves form. Because they come from cuttings, new grapevines are essentially clones of the vine they were cut from."

For more information, visit the website by clicking the link below:

http://science.howstuffworks.com/question349.htm

Tony WINS!

Hi Class,

Tony won first prize for his performance during yesterday's competition. Big cheers!

Fusion Dance

Hi Class,

The following students have volunteered to participate in the P5 Fusion Dance Competition:

1. Leonard
2. Sean
3. Keithon
4. Liang Ling

Big cheers for their spirit of participation! The competition will commence on Friday.

Support Tony!

Hi Class,

Let's support Tony tomorrow for his performance show! He will be performing a segment under the MT Language Week. Show starts from 1.30 pm to 2.30 pm in the hall.

Psst... Sources say he will be wearing a fabulous costume!

P5 Melbourne Trip

Hi Class,

Please submit registration form for the P5 Melbourne Trip latest tomorrow. Limited 50 places are available for the trip and balloting will be conducted this week on Thursday. However, all students are encouraged to sign up for the trip.

Live the Singapore Dream

Hi Class,

There will be a show-cum-talk "Live the Singapore Dream" tomorrow from 8.15 am to 9.00 am. An announcement will be made at 8.00 am for classes to assemble in the hall. In light of the rescheduled timetable, MRL time is cancelled.

Good Friday

Hi Class,

There will be no lessons tomorrow as it is Good Friday. On Monday 24/03/08, there will an English Grammar Test so use the extended weekend break to revise your grammar.

The skipping challenge is postponed till next Tuesday due to inclement weather this morning. Please wear PE attire on Tuesday and bring your skipping ropes too.

Have a good weekend!

Updates for P5 Spelling Bee Competition

Hi Class,

1. The spelling bee will be based on the theme - "Fruits"

2. Competitors will be given the names of 5 selected edible fruits only on the day of competition.

3. Competitiors will then skip and spell all 5 fruits without pause between each correctly spelt word

So if you want to help out your two friends, start looking out for names of 'exotic' fruit names (eg. tangerine, calamansi, guava, etc).

Recess Mass Skipping

Hi Class,

Let's all take part in the mass skipping challenge! Remember to bring your own skipping ropes as our Games Room do not have enough skipping ropes and will not issue any to students during recess.

Results of Skipping Spelling Bee try-outs

Hi Class. Our following two classmates will be taking part in the P5 Skipping Spelling Bee Competition:

Jie Jing & Wei Jun

Congratulations to the both of you! Make our class proud.

Creation of Class Blog

Welcome to 5.7's first ever class blog!