Channel Chatsworth Weekly Webcast #16 - Digital Media Team

Thoughts from the Chatsworth Primary Hallway

A day at Chatsworth....

Friday 26th February 2016

9.00 am Welcome Singapore IBPYP teachers to view mathematics inquiry lessons

9.30 am CPG Parent Cafe

9.50 am Year 5 Field trip to Gardens By the Bay

10.00 am Year 2.1BS - How To Books presentation

11.00 am Year 1 - Building a worm farm

1.00 pm Year 4 End of unit Celebration - Cultural Day

All in a day's work!

Mario Gauci
Head of Primary

Week 29 of the Primary Weekly Correspondance

Primary	Spring Fair Here is the letter on the upcoming Spring Fair (19th March 2016) 2016 - 2017 Academic Year Calendar The next academic year calendar is now available in our school website. (School Website > Calendar > 2016 - 2017 Calendar) Parent-Teacher-Student Conference (PTSC), 3 Way Conference Please note that there will be a no school day during the PTSC, 3 Way Conference, 15 & 16 March 2016). More details will come from your Homeroom Teacher.
IMF	INTERNATIONAL MINDEDNESS FESTIVAL     24th to 28th March 2016 More details here.
Primary Parent Event	Volunteers needed in the Library The library is looking for parent volunteers to help shelve books in the library.  Any time you can spare, no matter how little, would be greatly appreciated.  Contact Elaine at efong@chatsworth.com.sg Library Parent Session The LAST parent info session will be held at 9:45am in the library next Tuesday on Mar 1.  We will cover the NLB resources, both online and print, more in-depth.

Hazwani Hassim (Wani)

Primary Administrative Assistant

Year 3 - Ms. Taylor's Class Assembly

Thoughts from the Chatsworth Primary Hallway

Gong Xi Fa Chai - The Year of the Monkey

The first 3 days of last week we had time off to celebrate the new lunar year.  The second half of the week the primary teachers were part of two days of workshops run by other primary teachers. Mrs. Riemer ran a workshop on reporting, Mrs. Withington ran a half day workshop on transdisciplinary learning and the teaching of writing within the context of the IB PYP units of inquiry, Ms. Heard ran an afternoon on mathematics instruction at Chatsworth and Mr. Lucchesi facilitated a session on constructivist education.  These sessions helped the teachers to further develop their teaching practice in language and mathematics, learning and improving, trying our new initiatives all in the name of developing the teaching and learning of language and mathematics at Chatsworth. I am very proud of our teachers as facilitators and as learners.

Here are some photos of the workshops:

Mario Gauci

Head of Primary

Perspectives from the PYP Coordinator

In the final year of the PYP the students participate in a culminating project, the PYP exhibition. This requires that each student demonstrates engagement with the five essential elements of the programme— knowledge, skills, concepts, attitudes, action. It is both a transdisciplinary inquiry conducted in the spirit of personal and shared responsibility, as well as a summative assessment activity that is a celebration and rite of passage, symbolic and actual, from the PYP into the middle years of schooling (IBO Exhibition Guidelines 2008). Our unit for exhibition is Sharing the plant with the central idea of: rights to resources causes conflict.

Before Chinese New Year, students developed a deeper understanding of action by interviewing experts. Then this week, the students in Y6, officially began the exhibition! .On Wednesday, the students tuned in with a walk on Orchard Road. They looked at what are the resources you see, what are the conflicts that you see and where do you see all these resources.

Check out the reflections and brainstorming that happened on the walls by the back gate and the photos below. Please feel free to add your ideas to the brainstorms.

Week 28 of the Primary Weekly Updates

Primary	Y5 Showcase Date: 22nd February 2016 Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm Venue: Main Hall Y4 Cultural Day Date: 26th February 2016 Time: 1 - 3.30pm Venue: Main Hall Chatsworth Cookbook Our Chatsworth Cookbook is now available. More details here. Primary Sport Day Date:10 March 2016 Venue: Hougang Stadium Please find Information on this letter. You will be receiving this information from your child’s homeroom. Please kindly complete consent letter. Parent-Teacher-Student Conference (PTSC) Please note that there will be a no school day during the PTSC, 15 & 16 March 2016. More details will come from your Homeroom Teacher. Parent Survey Many thanks to those who have filled up the survey. We have reached a 50% response. The survey will be close by end of the week. Help us fill in the Parent Survey here so we can understand how you feel about the school and assists us in areas of strength and areas needing particular attention. Report Survey Help us answer a few questions about the effectiveness of the new reporting system and the information you were able to gain about your child. Click here for the survey.
CCA / ECA	Year 5 and Year 6 CCAs The Chatsworth Folk and Gospel Choir will start on Tuesday 23rd February it is a wonderful new opportunity for Year 5 and Year 6 Students to express themselves as a group of passionate performers. This CCA is lead by our Secondary Drama teacher Mr Eades and will be held in the Secondary Music room (room 5G, second floor, block 5). Mr Eades will organised auditions to create a cohesive group of singers. If your child already has 2 CCA but would like to participate to this new adventure, please enter your details here. This link will be active until Friday 19th February 2016. *NEW* Chatsworth Folk and Gospel Choir For Year 5 - Year 6 Teacher: Mr Eades Location TBC from 3.45pm to 4.30pm Develop and improve your singing voice whilst learning about harmony, music theory, cooperation and teamwork. You will also get the opportunity to perform at Chatsworth.
Primary Parent Event	Volunteers needed in the Library The library is looking for parent volunteers to help shelve books in the library.  Any time you can spare, no matter how little, would be greatly appreciated.  Contact Elaine at efong@chatsworth.com.sg Library Parent Session There is a library info session for parents on Feb 23 at 9:45am in the library. We will look at the online catalog and how to use it for research and to see your child’s library records. Parent Café - Mathematics in the PYP Date: 24th February 2016 Time: 9.00am Venue: Main Hall Presenter: Ms Carla Heard RSVP here. CPG MORNING A few updates to share about some of the special events happening in March. More details here. Date: 26 February 2016 Time: 9.15am Venue: Room 5D RSVP to cpg@chatsworth.com.sg
IMF	INTERNATIONAL MINDEDNESS FESTIVAL     24th to 28th March 2016 This year, we are excited to launch our first International Mindedness Festival. This event will be a blend of some of the community's favourite activities alongside some brand new, whole school learning opportunities.      We have a motivated team of IB DP students leading the event and guiding the rest of the students. This year's theme will be 'Saving My Tomorrow' and the students will choose one of ten concepts to learn about to help make a better future for all of us. Students throughout the school will be working together and participating in Service Learning trips.      During this week, you can also look forward to the annual School Fair, the Parade of Nations and the Food Festival. Volunteers Needed

Hazwani Hassim (Wani)

Primary Administrative Assistant

Channel Chatsworth Weekly Webcast #15 - Digital Media Team

Week 26 of the Weekly Primary Correspondance

Primary	School Closed from 8th - 12th February 2016 *School Reopens on the 15th February 2016 Lion Dance Date: 18th February 2016 Time: 9.00am Venue: Basketball Court Parent Survey Help us fill in the Parent Survey here so we can understand how you feel about the school and assists us in areas of strength and areas needing particular attention. Thank you for those who have filled up the survey. Report Survey Help us answer a few questions about the effectiveness of the new reporting system and the information you were able to gain about your child. Click here for the survey. Annual Fee 2016 - 2017 Please click here for the Annual Fee Letter from the Head of Schools.
CCA / ECA	ECA: Swimming If rainy, students will relocate in room 2C beside the pool and the changing rooms. Promptly collect your child at 4.45pm. Friday Little League ECA Friday Little League will be held on the Astro turf and relocated in the Sports Hall if rainy.Promptly collect your child at 4.45pm. Remember to always inform the teacher and the bus manager for any changes for the end of day protocol for your child.
Primary Parent Event	School Musical Concert - Urbs, Urbis Date: 20 February 2016 Time: 4.00pm & 6.00pm Venue: Lee Foundation Theatre Tickets: $15 (students), $20 (Adults) Tickets available from reception Parent Café - Mathematics in the PYP Date: 24th February 2016 Time: 9.00am Venue: Main Hall Presenter: Ms Carla Heard RSVP here.
IMF	INTERNATIONAL MINDEDNESS FESTIVAL     24th to 28th March 2016 This year, we are excited to launch our first International Mindedness Festival. This event will be a blend of some of the community's favourite activities alongside some brand new, whole school learning opportunities.      We have a motivated team of IB DP students leading the event and guiding the rest of the students. This year's theme will be 'Saving My Tomorrow' and the students will choose one of ten concepts to learn about to help make a better future for all of us. Students throughout the school will be working together and participating in Service Learning trips.      During this week, you can also look forward to the annual School Fair, the Parade of Nations and the Food Festival. Volunteers Needed

Hazwani Hassim (Wani)

Primary Administrative Assistant