Week 11 of the Primary Weekly Correspondance

Week 11

Primary	e-Portfolios Parents will receive a link to their child’s e-Portfolio for the year as well as a letter outline e-Portfolios at Chatsworth by email today. We encourage you to spend some time reviewing the e-Portfolio with your child over the weekend. Lissy Puno Workshop for Domestic Helpers Date: Tuesday, 8th November,​ Time: 9:30am to 11:30am Venue: Main Hall RSVP here. More details here. First Aid Training for Maids/Helpers at Chatsworth Orchard More details here. November Lunch Menu Professional Day for Teachers - No School Please kindly be aware that there will be no school for students on the 18th November 2016 due to Professional Day for Teachers.
CCA / ECA	A reminder that any changes your child’s pick up procedures or absences from an ECA/CCA should be communicated to your child’s homeroom teacher The last week of Session 1 CCA/ECAs are November 21 to 25 A reminder Swimming ECA (Y1&Y2) will have a makeup class on Wednesday November 30.
Library	Check out our Chatsworth Orchard Library Blog
Primary Parent Events	Singapore Writers Festival Date: Nov 4 - 16  2016 more than 60 events for children, teens and families CPG Coffee Morning What: CPG Coffee Morning When: November 4, 2016, 9:15 a.m. Where: Room 5D RSVP via cpg@chatsworth.com.sg More details here. Parent Cafè - Assessment in the PYP Investigating assessment in the IB Primary Years Programme. In the PYP, we use formative and summative assessments to guide our teaching practices. We will look at current research, give you the opportunity to see EY and JY classes in action and then reflect on your observations. Date: 25 November 2016 Time: 9 - 11am Venue: Room 5D Presenter: Ms Kim Riemer & Mr Michael Lucchesi RSVP your seat here.

Hazwani Hassim (Wani)

Primary Administrative Assistant

Thoughts from the Chatsworth Primary Hallway

It is not often a school day's life that you are offered the opportunity to watch and then take part in the Unesco World Heritage Human Towers event in celebration of Catalan Week here in Singapore.  But that is what happened today here at Chatsworth.  Thanks to the Mr David Miró and Victoria de Kerdrel parents of Sophia in Year 4 and William in Year 6, who organised a group of around 40 members to illustrate the human tower.  It was quite an event that was enjoyed by the whole school.  

Back in the classroom, the children reflected on what they saw, and even the youngest of students were touched by the event!

Mario Gauci

Head of Primary

Week 10 of the Primary Weekly Correspondance

Week 10

Primary

PTSC (Parent-Teacher-Student Conference) Please kindly note that there will be no school on the 24th and 25th October due to PTSC. More details on PTSC here. ServICE Conference Deadline for application forms is Thursday 27th October. Students will be informed if they have been successful by Friday 28th October. Students may talk to Miss Crosbie if they have any questions or need support. More details here. ServICE Application form First Aid Training for Maids/Helpers at Chatsworth Orchard More details here. Deepavali Celebration (28 October 2016) Students may come in traditional dress. Classes will be celebrating the festival by joining together with their buddy classes to engage in different cultural activities, from storytelling to decorating diyas. The reception area will be decorated and there will be a rangoli by the back gate. Thank you for those who have volunteered. Calendar - Primary Assemblies All the Primary Assemblies have been updated in the school calendar. Please click here for the link.

CCA / ECA

A reminder that any changes your child’s pick up procedures or absences from an ECA/CCA should be communicated to your child’s homeroom teacher Starting next week, a new procedure will begin for CCA/ECA  handover at 3:30pm. All students who have an activity will go to the canteen to an assigned location and wait for their ECA/CCA instructor to do  attendance. Please be mindful that the space will now be used for this in addition to the bus locations. No CCA/ECA Monday October 24 or Tuesday October 25 due to PTSCs. Activities will continue as normal on Wednesday. A reminder Swimming ECA (Y1&Y2) will have a makeup class on Wednesday November 30.

Hazwani Hassim (Wani)

Primary Administrative Assistant

Perspectives from the PYP Coordinator

Rainy days have so many opportunities for learning, socializing and relaxing with books. As the rain pours down outside, there is no shortage of happiness inside.  Students find alternative ways to play during indoor recess and lunch times. These photos give you a sneak peak into how creative our students can be and how much fun they are having.  

Kim Riemer, PYP Coordinator