Sunscreen
A few parents have enquired into shading the play areas on the Orchard Campus. Chatsworth has been at our Emerald Hill location since 1998 and since that time there has not been covering over any of the play spaces. The spaces have not changed but the equipment has been updated. Children have been playing in all of our outdoor spaces prior to this year but they are now enjoying additional equipment.
We have a 'no hat, no play' policy and children are repeatedly reminded to drink plenty of water. There are shaded areas around the school where children can retreat from the midday sun if they feel hot or tired and we have numerous staff on duty during all breaks to watch for any signs of fatigue or injury.
We would like to encourage students to wear sunscreen while here at school. Although we cannot apply the sunscreen to the children, we can help remind them to do so before going out to enjoy their breaks. Should you want your child to apply sunscreen before they go out to play, please ensure you pack some in their bag that they will bring to school.
Below you will find a few links that could be useful. The first video shows parents the proper way to apply sunscreen. We would encourage all parents to apply sunscreen to your child before coming to school each morning.
We will also have the teachers share the famous Slip, Slop, Slap videos in class and perhaps in assemblies to help the children remember to “lather up” before they go out to break.
Parent how to video applying sunscreen to your child
Parent tips of how to get children to wear sunscreen
Slip, Slop, Slap 80’s version
Slip, Slop, Slap 2009
Should you have questions please do not hesitate to contact me or your child’s teacher.
Dr. Michael Berry
Head of Primary - Orchard Campus
Friday, 26 October 2018
Week 9 Primary Weekly Correspondance
- PTSC (Parent-Teacher-Student Conference) (29-30 Oct)
- Deepavali Celebration (2 November 2018)
This year on Friday, 2 November, we will be celebrating Deepavali - the Hindu festival of light. We will begin with a whole school assembly in the Sports Hall; parents are welcome to attend the celebration. The Assembly is from 9:15 - 9:45 and will feature student and parent dancers.
From 10:30-11:30 in the morning, 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 back gate area will be decorated with a rangoli. Thank you for those who have volunteered to help with the celebration. If you are interested in coming in to assist with the planned activities, please contact your child's homeroom teacher. Usually, only one or two parents are needed for these sessions to work well. We will be individually making paper diyas and paper plate rangolis with glitter, glue, paint, and sequins.
Due to its popularity last year, the CPG mums will once again run the Deepavali Photo Booth. Our beautiful backdrop will be based in the Main Hall on the stage and we welcome you to come in for photos with your children before or after school if that suits. Teachers will also have a chance to schedule a time for their classes to have their photos made.
Date: 7 November 2018
Time: 0900 - 1100
Venue: Discovery Centre (Room 4D)
RSVP your seat here.
- Parent Cafe - New Learning Spaces in Chatsworth
Date: 7 November 2018
Time: 0900 - 1100
Venue: Discovery Centre (Room 4D)
RSVP your seat here.
Friday, 12 October 2018
UN DAY
Chatsworth International School is a microcosm of the the larger world. Currently there are approximately 50 nationalities represented across both the Orchard and the Bukit Timah campuses. This internationalism within our school is something that is embraced and celebrated every day. However, this past Thursday, we were very explicit in showing our pride in our school and the many different cultures that make up our Chatsworth community.
UN Day is celebrated in many international schools globally. It is a time to remind us of how fortunate we are to be in a learning environment that is truly diverse. The hidden curriculum at Chatsworth should not be underestimated in helping our children learn and develop attitudes that will benefit them for years to come. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, we strive to develop our students academically, socially and emotionally. Helping to create children with a positive world view is a goal for all IB schools. We simply want our students to be responsible, global citizens.
When reflecting on our own UN Day this past week, there were many highlights. It was wonderful to see how the children took great pride in representing their home country and they did so in many ways. Students arrived to campus all wearing colorful clothing that one would find in their home countries. As they paraded around the campus, the colors associated with the country and their flags was wonderful to see.
Under the tutelage of Ms. Rebecca Hamer, our JY students demonstrated their learning from their dance class. Each class showcased a typical dance from a region of the world. As usual, the children were confident while being on stage.
However, for most students (and adults) the most popular element of UN Day is, unquestionably, the tasting of foods representing so many cultures. Children typically are risk takers and tend to try foods they would not usually have the opportunity to eat. Sharing these meals also gives us all another lens in which to look at culture.
Organizing UN Day is not small feat. There are many people to thank including Rebecca Burke and the TA’s and Kim Riemer, our Assistant Head of Primary for all of their support. Of course, without parent support, this event could not occur. We all appreciate our parent community and I thank you for your never ending effort to support Chatsworth.
Here are just a few photos from the celebration.
Dr Michael Berry
Head of Primary
UN Day is celebrated in many international schools globally. It is a time to remind us of how fortunate we are to be in a learning environment that is truly diverse. The hidden curriculum at Chatsworth should not be underestimated in helping our children learn and develop attitudes that will benefit them for years to come. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, we strive to develop our students academically, socially and emotionally. Helping to create children with a positive world view is a goal for all IB schools. We simply want our students to be responsible, global citizens.
When reflecting on our own UN Day this past week, there were many highlights. It was wonderful to see how the children took great pride in representing their home country and they did so in many ways. Students arrived to campus all wearing colorful clothing that one would find in their home countries. As they paraded around the campus, the colors associated with the country and their flags was wonderful to see.
Under the tutelage of Ms. Rebecca Hamer, our JY students demonstrated their learning from their dance class. Each class showcased a typical dance from a region of the world. As usual, the children were confident while being on stage.
However, for most students (and adults) the most popular element of UN Day is, unquestionably, the tasting of foods representing so many cultures. Children typically are risk takers and tend to try foods they would not usually have the opportunity to eat. Sharing these meals also gives us all another lens in which to look at culture.
Organizing UN Day is not small feat. There are many people to thank including Rebecca Burke and the TA’s and Kim Riemer, our Assistant Head of Primary for all of their support. Of course, without parent support, this event could not occur. We all appreciate our parent community and I thank you for your never ending effort to support Chatsworth.
Here are just a few photos from the celebration.
Dr Michael Berry
Head of Primary
Week 8 of the Primary Weekly Correspondance
Primary Weekly Correspondence
- SeeSaw Parent Info SessionDate: 23 October 2018
Time: 9am
More details here
- Parent Cafe - New Learning Spaces in Chatsworth Explore and learn more about our new Kindergarten initiatives: The Perceptual Motor Programme and our Discovery Centre.
Date: 7 November 2018
Time: 0900 - 1100
Venue: Discovery Centre (Room 4D)
RSVP your seat here. - November Lunch Menu
Saturday, 6 October 2018
New Initiatives
We have now completed about 8 weeks of school. The “new” campus has now grown to feel comfortable to us all. Routines and procedures have been set in place and we feel that we are now running very smoothly across the Primary School.
During our parent orientation evening, I remarked that we had done a great deal of work to our school over the summer months, but there were still projects that we wanted to address. I also said that I would give updates as the year continued. This entry into the Primary Blog will be the first update.
The new play area between Block 3 and the astro turf will have a change coming soon. There are two pieces of equipment that will be added to the playground by the end of October. Currently these new additions are on a boat making their way towards Chatsworth Orchard Campus from Germany. Once the equipment arrives, it will take only a weekend to install.
This past week there were a plethora of resource that arrived for our classrooms. Furniture and other organizational pieces have been delivered to the teachers to help ensure that our classrooms remain clear to maintain a learning environment that is conducive to student learning. As a school, we have made it a goal to be mindful of our classes and their setup as we believe this has a direct impact on student achievement.
The Discovery Center is also growing. This week we received a full cooker and large refrigerator for the students to begin cooking. We are very excited about this as Food Science is great for our Primary program. Additionally, other materials have been added to the Center, enabling the students to be incredibly creative in their activities.
In the coming weeks we look forward to the remaining Perceptual Motor Program (PMP) equipment to arrive. Once this occurs, parents will be invited in to learn more about the program and eventually help the teachers implement it with our youngest students. This is also another initiative that we are proud to bring to our families.
Today was our first MUFTI, or non-uniform dress day. In an effort to bring more opportunities for students to develop their leadership skills, the money collected will be managed by the Primary Student Council. The council will liaise with various stakeholders in the school, including their peers, to determine how the proceeds will be spent or donated to charity. We hope that allowing them a voice in how their school develops will give them more ownership of the school.
We have also begin a new CCA that focuses on environmental issues that happen here in Singapore and globally. This eco group, we hope, will help raise awareness in the Primary School about the importance of taking care of our environment. The best place to start is to begin to look at our own school and homes.
We now have refurbished our Lost and Found property. Near the canteen you will find 4 labeled bins that will house items that have lost their owners. There are plans in how to deal with those items that are never collected. I hope to share more about this once the details have been finalized.
Although there has been much change occur on our campus and to our program, we strive to improve. We welcome your feedback and support for further improvements across all aspects to our school.
Dr. Michael Berry
Head of Primary
During our parent orientation evening, I remarked that we had done a great deal of work to our school over the summer months, but there were still projects that we wanted to address. I also said that I would give updates as the year continued. This entry into the Primary Blog will be the first update.
The new play area between Block 3 and the astro turf will have a change coming soon. There are two pieces of equipment that will be added to the playground by the end of October. Currently these new additions are on a boat making their way towards Chatsworth Orchard Campus from Germany. Once the equipment arrives, it will take only a weekend to install.
This past week there were a plethora of resource that arrived for our classrooms. Furniture and other organizational pieces have been delivered to the teachers to help ensure that our classrooms remain clear to maintain a learning environment that is conducive to student learning. As a school, we have made it a goal to be mindful of our classes and their setup as we believe this has a direct impact on student achievement.
The Discovery Center is also growing. This week we received a full cooker and large refrigerator for the students to begin cooking. We are very excited about this as Food Science is great for our Primary program. Additionally, other materials have been added to the Center, enabling the students to be incredibly creative in their activities.
In the coming weeks we look forward to the remaining Perceptual Motor Program (PMP) equipment to arrive. Once this occurs, parents will be invited in to learn more about the program and eventually help the teachers implement it with our youngest students. This is also another initiative that we are proud to bring to our families.
Today was our first MUFTI, or non-uniform dress day. In an effort to bring more opportunities for students to develop their leadership skills, the money collected will be managed by the Primary Student Council. The council will liaise with various stakeholders in the school, including their peers, to determine how the proceeds will be spent or donated to charity. We hope that allowing them a voice in how their school develops will give them more ownership of the school.
We have also begin a new CCA that focuses on environmental issues that happen here in Singapore and globally. This eco group, we hope, will help raise awareness in the Primary School about the importance of taking care of our environment. The best place to start is to begin to look at our own school and homes.
We now have refurbished our Lost and Found property. Near the canteen you will find 4 labeled bins that will house items that have lost their owners. There are plans in how to deal with those items that are never collected. I hope to share more about this once the details have been finalized.
Although there has been much change occur on our campus and to our program, we strive to improve. We welcome your feedback and support for further improvements across all aspects to our school.
Dr. Michael Berry
Head of Primary
Week 7 of the Primary Weekly Correspondance
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