The Primary Blog

Perspectives from the PYP Coordinator - Annual Concert

6 November

One of the highlights of the Primary School is our annual concert. This year’s concert is on 11 December and the theme of our concert will be Our Learning Journey, using the transdisciplinary themes’ (TD) central ideas from one of the Units of Inquiry. This year we have highlighted our learning in many ways throughout the year and are excited to also be using the concert as a venue to celebrate learning. Through the creative efforts of both your children and their teachers, we are excited to bring you the following programme:

The K classes will incorporate their learning from the transdisciplinary theme (TD) Sharing the planet - central idea: People interact with living things in a variety of environments

The Year One will use the TD theme of How we express ourselves - central idea: Celebrations are expressions of shared beliefs and values

The Year Two classes will use the TD theme of How we express ourselves - central idea: Exploring the properties of light and sound provides opportunities for creativity

The Year Three classes are eager to show their learning from two TD themes of How we organise ourselves - central idea: Technological advances enhance an understanding of the Earth and its place in the universe and the TD theme of How the world works - central idea: The design of structures involves consideration of the role of forces, materials and environmental factors.

The Year Four classes will use the TD theme of How the world works - central idea: Matter is transformed from one state to another for specific purposes

The Year Five class will use the TD theme of How we organise ourselves - central idea: Understanding the properties and production of materials enables consumers to make informed decisions

The Year Six classes will use the TD theme of How we organise ourselves - central idea: Governance involves decision making that influences the rights and responsibilities of its citizens

As your child’s learning progresses in these units, added attention will be given to their viewing and presenting skills as well as to their inquiries. We know from the research of Kath Murdoch, that the learning journey becomes deeper and more meaningful when the student’s audience expands as they reflect on how to convey their understanding. We look forward to seeing where these learning experiences take us all.

As an international school that recognizes celebrations around the world, please join us in celebration of Our Learning Journey on 11 December.

Kim Riemer

PYPC

Assistant Head of Primary

Week 13 of the Primary Weekly Correspondance

Primary

Staff Professional Development Day
Date: 9 November 2015
Kindly note that it is a No School Day for your children
Pin Worm/ Threadworm
Please find a letter of Pin Worms/ Threadworms from our School Nurse.
Understand the signs & symptoms as well as the preventions methods.

Primary
Parent Event

Parent Cafe - Class Visits
An open classroom Parent Cafe! You will have the opportunity to see out teaching in action!
Date: 11 November 2015
Time: 0845 - 1045am
RSVP your details here!
CPG Morning Coffee with Karin Graubard Reiter
Join us & fellow Chatsworth Parent & nutritionist, Karin Gaubard Reiter to discuss healthy lunch box ideas.
Date: 13 November 2015
Time: 0915 am
Venue: Room 5D
**RSVP cpg@chatsworth.com.sg by 12 November 2015
CPG TRIVIA NIGHT
Date: 19 November 2015
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Boomarang Bistro & Bar, 52 Circular Rd, Boat Quay
**RSVP by 11 November 2015
The Singapore Writers’ Festival
This week is the last week of the Singapore Writers’ Festival. For family events go to this link. The category SWF3 (SWF for families) gives the listing of family events.

Hazwani Hassim (Wani)

Primary Administrative

Thoughts from the Chatsworth Primary Hallway

“The important thing is not to stop questioning.” – Albert Einstein

Now that the haze has given us a short reprieve, life has returned to normal in the primary school. Hearing the children playing in the playground is music to my ears. No longer is the school quiet and silent, but it is full of the vibrant noises of children at play. It has been a week of exciting learning engagements from measuring length using eatable snakes in Year 3, to "Wet Wednesday" water play out in the Early Years playground with the Kindergarten children. Year 5 and 6 have both been on field trips to the Botanic Gardens and The Australian School PYP Exhibition respectively. While the year 4 children had a market afternoon, trading for good and services. I enjoyed spending some time in the Year 1 and 2 classes while they were unpacking their understanding of numeracy and literacy concepts. A common thread in all of these learning engagements was the children's questioning. Asking questions are an important part of the learning, because when we question we are making sense of what we are learning. Questioning and inquiry are the cornerstones to the IB PYP, and we are pretty good at it here in the primary school. Come and see us in action next week during our Parent Café, where some classes will be open for you to witness. See the section from Miss Wani above for more details.

Enjoy this week's photos!