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GEYLANG METHODIST SCHOOL (PRIMARY)

Address: 4 Geylang East Central Singapore 389706 Tel: 67486746 Fax: 67488980 Website: http://www.gmsp.edu.sg

25 March 2014 Dear Parents / Guardians, 90

th Anniversary Theme: ‘Blessed to Bless’

90th School Anniversary Celebrations and Fundraising for SUPER This year, as our school celebrates our 90

th anniversary, we are pleased to inform you that both the

primary and secondary schools have planned a series of activities to thank God for His bountiful blessings to all and to be a blessing to others around us. There will be a combined 90

th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service by both the primary and secondary

schools on Saturday, 5 July 2014, followed by a SUPER fundraising dinner at our school premises. We have specially invited Bishop Dr Wee Boon Hup to grace this significant occasion and our Board of Management Chairman, Dr Lionel Lee will be our Guest of Honour. The dinner celebrations will include a one-hour musical performance by our pupils in our school hall. Please do make time to attend this meaningful event with us. In addition, a combined SUPER Carnival by both the primary and secondary school students will be held on Saturday, 2 August 2014. The SUPER carnival coupons will be issued to everyone at Geylang Methodist Schools during Term 2. Your child will be given $50 worth of coupons to sell to friends and relatives. You can ask for more coupons once you have sold the first batch of $50. We feel blessed by your generous donations at our SUPER Carnival and other fundraising projects in 2013. Thus far, we have raised $1.5 million for our school’s upgrading project. However, we need to raise $2.1 million for the whole project. Please continue to give us your strong support for the SUPER fundraising as the improved and new added facilities will truly enhance the holistic school experience for many generations of pupils! GMSP has and will continue to etch a legacy in the Geylang community (90 years and beyond!). Blessings in Term 1 2014 SUPER Upgrading Project Updates We want to praise God for the successful kick-start to our school upgrading. Construction for Phase 1 of the school upgrading has started. We had a wonderful memorable groundbreaking ceremony held on Wednesday, 19 February witnessed by our Guest of Honour, Dr Wee Boon Hup (Bishop of the Methodist Church, Singapore), our Board Chairman, Dr Lionel Lee, and many representatives from Christalite Methodist Chapel, friends, staff and students from both schools. We thank God for your strong partnerships as more parents have attended the various parenting talks organized in Term1. I am sure that you are now more empowered to support your child’s learning. The meet-the-parents sessions held with the teachers have also helped you discover your child’s progress in school. We are confident that these sessions will help you understand your child’s learning needs and continue to seek your support in guiding and teaching him / her at home. Parents are our supportive partners for your child’s holistic education journey! You may want to attend the MOE Excel Fest on 12 April 2014 to learn more. (https://www.excelfest.com)

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CCA Achievements Updates We want to thank God for His blessings upon the school. We have done well thus far in our CCA. Glory to God!

No. CCA group Competition

1 Girls’ Brigade 2nd Company National Drill Competition - Gold Award 2014 - Challenge Shield 2014

2 Badminton Zonal Championship Junior Girls 3rd

in East Zone Championship 2014 Senior Girls 2

nd in East Zone Championship 2014

Please help pray and support our pupils and teachers in the following SYF Competitions 2014.

No. SYF Performing Art Date of Competition Venue

1 Choir 1 April (2.30pm 2.45pm)

SOTA (School of The Arts)

2 Handbells 1 April (4.20pm) TRCC (The Republic Cultural Centre)

3 Cultural Dance 9 April (11.20am) Kallang Theatre

4 Angklung 17 April (10.30am 11am)

TRCC (The Republic Cultural Centre)

5 Guzheng 23 April (1pm 2pm)

SCH (Singapore Conference Hall)

Safety and Security

Safety is a key concern at GMSP and parents are reminded to drop off your child at the designated car parks so as not to cause unnecessary traffic congestion or accidents in front of our school gate. With the school upgrading in progress, please continue to cooperate so that the school is a safe place for everyone. In addition, since upgrading works began, pupils are not allowed to use the short cut to the MRT station. All pupils are to walk using the footpath specially created from the MRT station to the school. Do help to role model safe behaviours for our pupils at all times.

More importantly, please continue to pray for safety during school upgrading and more support for our school’s fundraising. We are blessed to be teaching and learning at GMSP but we need everyone to bless the school too! With the Lord our Guide, always by our side!

Throughout the year, if you have urgent concerns, constructive feedback on staff matters and suggestions on school improvement issues, I would appreciate your direct communication via email to our school email address: gmps@moe.edu.sg or leave a message at the general office for the school leaders (Principal or Vice-Principal and/or HODs) to get back to you. Thanking you in advance for supporting our school improvement through your feedback. Do keep yourself updated on school events via our website : http://www.geylangmethodistpri.moe.edu.sg/ Mrs Rina Liang Principal ‘Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in Heaven’ Matthew 5:16

Updating of Pupils’ particulars In view of the recent haze situation in the country, we need to update parents’ particulars. In January, your child was given a form for the updating of parents’ particulars so that in case of any emergency, we are able to keep you posted. Please do keep the school posted via email or inform the form teachers if you have made any changes in your particulars since the last update. This is important and we seek your cooperation. As a school, we will continue to monitor the air quality and send sms alerts to parents if necessary via SNAC. The school will check the following websites: www.nea.gov.sg or www.haze.gov.sg. The school will be alerted if the air quality is unhealthy and when the forecasted 24-hr PSI is ‘Unhealthy’. Do keep a watch out for your child especially if he/she is asthmatic and should stay indoors. If there is school closure, it will be announced through the media and we will also inform all of you via SNAC.

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A copy of the Term 2 calendar and Programme Highlights is attached herein for your reference. ******************************************************************************************************* The information herein is for your perusal: Strategic Thrust 1: GMSP Learner (Academic Excellence) The P6 completed their CA1 in Term 1 Wk 9. Below is the mean score of the whole cohort. This information will help you gauge the performance of your child in relation to the rest of the P6 pupils. (i) P6 CA1 2014 Performance (those in bracket)

Standard Subjects

English Maths Science Chinese Malay Tamil

Highest 86.0 100 81.5 83.0 82.5 80

Lowest 9 10 17.5 14.5 46 18

Mean mark 53.0 60.0 54.3 56.6 66.2 60.5

Passes 65.4% 66.3% 69.4% 77.2% 100.0% 92.3%

Foundation Subjects

Foundation English (9)

Foundation Maths (28)

Foundation Science (19)

Foundation Chinese (9)

Foundation Malay

Foundation Tamil

Highest 55.8 81 58.5 80 Nil Nil

Lowest 39.2 14 13.6 20 Nil Nil

Mean mark 29.6 44.3 27 4.9 Nil Nil

Passes (%) 100% 89.3% 84.2% 77.8% Nil Nil

* For foundation subjects, a pass means getting more than or equal to 30 marks.

(ii) Semestral Assessment 1

The schedule for all levels (except P1/P2) is given below to facilitate your child’s preparation for the exam.

Subject Dates

English & Mother Tongue Oral Examination (P3 to P4) 24/4 & 25/4

English & Mother Tongue Oral Examination (P5 to P6) Higher Chinese Oral Examination (P5 to P6)

24/4 & 25/4 28/4

English Language Paper 1 (P3 to P6) / Foundation EL (P5 to P6) Mother Tongue Paper 1 (P3 to P6) / Foundation MT Paper 1(P5 to P6)

5/5

English & Mother Tongue Listening Comprehension (P3 to P6) 6/5

English Paper 2 (P3 to P6) / Foundation English Paper 2 (P5 to P6) 8/5

Math (P3 to P6) / Foundation Math (P5 to P6) 9/5

Mother Tongue Paper 2 (P3 to P6) / Foundation MT Paper 2 (P5 & P6) 12/5

Science (P3 to P6) / Foundation Science (P5 to P6) 15/5

Higher Mother Tongue Paper 1&2 (P5 & P6) 16/5

(iii) Holistic Assessment (P1 and P2)

Aligned with the recommendations of Primary Education Review and Implementation (PERI) committee, the school will be focussing on the development of the child by building one’s confidence and desire to learn. With holistic assessment, we will be adopting a balanced approach to assessment that includes both assessment of learning (AoL) which evaluates if curricular outcomes have been achieved and assessment for learning (AfL), which involves the use of on-going formative assessment to support learning. We will be using a range of appropriate assessment methods to better support your child’s holistic development.

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The weighting will be as follows:

Level Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

P1 - 30% 30% 40%

P2 10% 20% 20% 50% (Semestral Examination)

Information about your child’s progress will be communicated through Term 1 and Term 3 progress reports as well as mid-year and end-year report cards. You will also receive information through a portfolio containing pieces of your child’s work which reflects his/her progress and achievements in the various areas of learning. Qualitative comments in the portfolio and on your child’s work will be able to tell you about his/her strengths and areas where he/she can improve. Pupils’ portfolio for P1 and P2 will be shown to parents during P1 and P2 Meet the Parent session.

(iv) Alternative Assessment (P3 to P5)

There will be an alternative assessment for P3 to P5 pupils. The alternative assessment will constitute 10% for P3 to P5.

English Mathematics Science Mother Tongue

P3 Oral Performance Task Performance Task Performance Task Oral Performance Task

P4 Oral Performance Task Performance Task Performance Task Oral Performance Task

P5 Oral Performance Task Performance Task Performance Task Oral Performance Task

(v) Examination Fee for PSLE The Ministry of Education has implemented the examination fee structure. Pupils who are Singapore Citizens will enjoy the lowest examination fees. The 2014 PSLE examination fees are: Singapore Citizens $19.00 Permanent Residents $34.00 International Students $62.00 Pupils who are Singapore Citizens and on the Ministry of Education’s Financial Assistance Scheme and MCYS’ Public Assistance Scheme will automatically receive further help with a 75% and 100% subsidy respectively for their national examination fees. (vi) Single Session for P1 – P2 on Friday, 11 April 2014 The MOE Excel Fest will be on Friday, 11 April 2014. The teachers (AM and PM) will be going on a learning journey in the afternoon. The school will function as single session for all P1-P6 pupils except P3 pupils. P3 pupils will be having e-learning at home. On-line work will be set for them. All pupils will have to attend school from 7.10 am to 1.00 pm except P3 pupils. ALL activities in the afternoons will be cancelled. Pupils should not be in school in the afternoon. Please ensure that transport arrangement is made for your children especially those in P1 and P2.

Strategic Thrust 2: GMSP Citizen (Character Excellence)

(i) Sports Carnival (P3 to P6) The Annual School Sports Carnival for P3 to P6 pupils will be held on Thursday, 17 April 2014 at 8 a.m. at Bedok Stadium. All P3 to P6 pupils are expected to be present in school on that day except those with medical reason(s). They are to be in PE attire and to report to school at the stipulated time (more details in due course). They will be dismissed at 1.00 pm in the school. P1 and P2 pupils are not required to come to school on Thursday, 17 April 2014. They will have their Lower Primary Sports Day on the eve of Children’s Day. (ii) NAPFA Test (P4 and P6) Starting from 2014, NAPFA test will only be conducted at P4 and P6 levels. The tests will be conducted from Monday, 7 April to Friday, 2 May. The testing of the 5 stations and the run/walk will be done during PE periods (refer to schedule attached).

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NAPFA Test – 5 stations (P4 and P6)

Date/Time 7.30am 8.00am 8.30am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am

Mon (7/4) - - - - - 6 GR -

Tue (8/4) 4 JO 6 LV - 6 CH 4 FA - 4 HO

Wed (9/4) 6 KI - 4 DI 6 HO 4 CH 6 DI -

Thu (10/4) 6 FA - 6 JO 4 GR 4 KI - -

NAPFA Test – 1.6km walk/run (P4 and P6)

Date/Time 7.30am 8.00am 8.30am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am

Mon (14/4) - - 6 JO - 4 KI - -

Tue (15/4) 4 JO 6 LV - 6 CH 4 FA - -

Wed (16/4) - - - - 4 GR 6 DI -

Wed (23/4) 6 KI - 4 DI 6 HO 4 CH - -

Fri (2/5) 6 FA 4 HO 6 GR - - - -

Strategic Thrust 4: GMSP Link (PARTNERSHIP with School)

(i) Meet-the-Parent Session

The school places great emphasis on the Home-School Partnership which is vital to our pupils’ holistic development. We have arranged for a Meet-The-Parent Session (Individual Consultation for P3– P5 SA1 feedback) for you to meet the teachers to further strengthen this partnership. Below is the schedule.

Level Date Time Remarks

P3-5

Thursday, 29 May

8 am to 4 pm. Based on Appointment with teachers. More details will be given at a later date.

E-Learning Day P3-5

P1-2 8 am to 4 pm Based on Appointment with teachers. More details will be given at a later date.

Homework Day P1-2

P6 School as usual for all P6 pupils

On the day of the Meet-the-Parent Session for that level, pupils will have their homework / E-learning from home and will not come to school.

(ii) PALS (Parents are Loving Supporters) PALS will be recruiting parent volunteers to help in the school various activities especially the upcoming Sports Carnival to be held on Thursday, 17 April. Interested parents, please contact Mdm Amy Wong, Chairman of PALS. Her email address is PALSgmsp@gmail.com

(iii) DADs for Life (DFL@GMSP)

DFL@GMSP has organized many parenting talks and activities for fathers to better equip and inspire fathers of GMSP to become good influencers in their children’s lives.

Our Vision: Every father in GMSP a good influence in the life of his child.

DFL@GMSP is calling all fathers to A.C.T:

A Aware of the importance of fathers’ roles

C Commit to be good fathers and role models to their children

T Train and equip with the necessary knowledge and skills to be effective fathers

Fathers who have attended the activities in Term 1 have benefited and given very positive feedback. You can email to the Chairman DFL@GMSP, Mr Myron Wee at myron.wee@gmail.com for enquiries.

(iv) FamilyMatters@GMSP

FamilyMatters@GMSP has a wide collection of books on parenting and they are available on loan to all parents and staff in the school. Please refer to the list of titles attached with this memo. If you are interested in borrowing any of these books, you can drop by the FM@GMSP office on the following days and time:

Mondays and Wednesdays from 12.00 noon to 2.00 pm.

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You can also email to the coordinator, Mdm Surina Lim at fmgmsp5022@gmail.com for more details to the workshops listed below. Parenting Workshops organized by DFL@GMSP and FM@GMSP (Family Matters)

No Date Time Venue Cost Details Remark

DFL@GMSP

1 Saturday, 6 Sept

Details will be sent out Rock Climbing / Movie Screening at School

Fathers and all pupils

2 14 and 15 November, Sleepover

at the Safari

4.00pm to meet in school

Singapore Zoological Garden

To be confirmed

Overnight stay at River Safari from 4.00pm to the next day

Fathers and P4 and P5 pupils

FM@GMSP

1 Saturday, 5 April

9 am to 12 noon

GMSP $5.00 per pair (1 parent and 1 child)

Nurturing Your Child's Wellness On School Exam

Parents and children

2 Saturday, 19 April

9 am to 12 noon

GMSP $5.00 per pair (1 parent and 1 child)

Becoming a communication Smart Parent

Parents and children

3 Saturday, 10 May

9 am to 12 noon

GMSP $5.00 per pair (1 parent and 1 child)

Common Sense Parenting

P1 and P2 parents and children

4 Thursday, 29 May

9 am to 12 noon

GMSP $5 per pair (1 parent and 1 child)

Financial Family Management (brunch to be provided)

Parents of Upper Primary pupils

The details to the workshop and a registration form are attached and we encourage you to sign up for

the above workshop that will enrich you in your relationship with your children.

SCHOOL PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2014 - TERM 2

Strategic Thrust 1: GMSP Learner (Academic Excellence)

Programme For Whom

Remarks

Good English Movement (GEM)

All Pupils GEM aims to promote the usage of Good English at all times. It will be held from 24 March – 28 March 2014, with a variety of activities planned for pupils to be engaged in.

Chinese Recitation

All Pupils A Chinese Recitation will take place for each level in April. All pupils are trained in recitation skills and given opportunity to showcase their talents. We hope that our pupils will learn to appreciate the beauty of language, and the arts of recitation.

MTL Fortnight (ML)

All Pupils The MTL Fortnight involves curricular workshops and after school activities which will enhance the learning of Mother Tongue Languages. This term, the Malay Department has planned a variety of activities to promote the usage of the Malay Language among the pupils. The activities are conducted from 24 to 28 March; 31 March, 3 April and 7 April.

Chinese Speech and Drama (since Term 1)

P2 Pupils In conjunction with MTL fortnight (Chinese Language), a Chinese speech and drama workshop is being conducted for P2 pupils during curriculum time.

Speech and Drama Concert

P1 Pupils The P1 Speech and Drama concert is a platform that allows the primary one children to showcase the Speech and Drama skills that they have learnt. Through this, the children will be able to: 1. hone their oral skills and confidence to speak in front of an audience. 2. learn how to work together as a team as they put up the performance as a class. 3. Develop social awareness as they get to accept each other's differences and work around them.

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Programme For whom Remarks

Conversational Chinese Malay (since Term 1)

P3 Pupils P3 Conversational Chinese Malay class resumes on the first week of Term 2, 26 March 2014. Classes will be from 1 to 3 pm. However, as pupils have to revise for their SA1 exams there will be no classes on 30th April, 7th May and 14th May.

Initiative and Teamwork workshop for Class monitors (5 June)

P3 Class monitors

It is a customized leadership workshop for class monitors, enabling them to think before making an important conversation or decision, to appreciate the differences in people and to enjoy working as a group. It also allows them to take necessary actions (i.e. to be proactive) and be involved in group discussions and assignments.

Mathematics ThinkTank Programme

P3, P4 Pupils (Optional)

This programme aims to help pupils develop good habits of mind,

namely systematic thinking and creative thinking through investigative

tasks. Different methods will be taught to help them evaluate their

answers.

Remedial Classes

P4 to P6 Pupils

Selected pupils will be asked to attend remedial classes on the 1st week of the June holidays. The school will notify you of the date and time of the remedial classes if your child has to attend. We seek your support to allow your child to attend these remedial classes and to refrain from taking your child out of the country on the first week of June.

Mathematics Olympiad (Selected pupils)

P5 Pupils This is a 15-hour Olympiad Training for selected P5 pupils. The training aims to expose pupils to advance Mathematics and stretch them in analytical, heuristic and logical thinking.

Supplementary Classes

P6 Pupils P6 pupils will be having their supplementary classes on the 1st week of June holidays. Targetted remedial for selected P6 pupils will commence on the last week of June holidays. This is in preparation for the coming PSLE. Details will be given out at a later date. Please make holiday plans for week 2 and 3 only and ensure that your child attends these supplementary / targetted remedial classes.

Mathematics Multiple Approaches to Problem Solving

P6 Pupils (Optional)

This is a 10-hour programme for P6 pupils in preparation for PSLE. The workshop focusses on using different approaches to solve Math problems.

Strategic Thrust 2: GMSP Citizen (Character Excellence)

Programme for Active Learning (PAL) Since Term 1

All P1 and P2 Pupils

PAL comprises modules of activities in four areas, Sports and Games, Outdoor Education, Performing Arts and Visual Arts. Participation helps pupils to balance the acquisition of knowledge with skills and values and enable them to have a well-rounded education. The activities are experiential in nature and incorporate elements of fun and enjoyment. They are carried out both by teachers and professional instructors.

Learning Journeys (LJs)

P1 and P2 Pupils

Our LJs are a core complement to the formal curriculum. Besides providing our pupils with enriching experiences to appreciate Singapore’s history and growth, the LJs are also platforms for our pupils to learn English and Math through a variety of hands-on activities. ICT is also infused in our LJs to engage our pupils in their learning and to make it relevant and interesting for them.

DJ Presentation skills workshop (2, 9, 16 April)

P4 prefects and CCA Leaders

It is a workshop whereby P4 prefects and CCA leaders learn and understand how to make a radio presentation, how to use their voices for radio presentation and to use it as a tool to spread information and to engage their audiences. The training will include basic scripting tips, interviewing skills and sequencing of show preparation. This will help them perform in platforms through their CCA and school events.

Confidence workshop for Class Monitors (6 June)

P4 Class monitors

It is a customized leadership workshop for class monitors to build their self-confidence, inculcate in them a “Just Do It” attitude, and enable them to display a sense of selflessness and team spirit.

GMSP SUPER Musical 2014

Only pupils who are involved in the musical

Pupils who are involved in GMSP SUPER Musical 2014 will have to Attend a training camp in June to prepare them for the musical to be staged on 5 July and 2 August 2014. The dates are 3, 4, 5, 25, 26 and 27 June 2014.

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Programme For whom Remarks

BB Annual Camp 31 May to 2 June 2014

BB Boys The objective of this year’s camp is to provide the boys with platforms to work in teams and exercise leadership qualities. The boys will also get to bond with their officers through games and outdoor activities. Details to the camp will be given at a later date.

GB Annual Camp 31 May to 2 June 2014

GB Girls The theme for this year’s camp is “His LOVE endures forever”. The verse is taken from 1 Chronicles 16:34 “Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good, his love endures forever.” The objective of the camp is to provide the girls with platforms to work in teams and exercise leadership qualities. This year our GB company is celebrating our 80th anniversary and we will be having a celebration dinner in November. Details will be given at a later date.

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All activities stated here take place after school hours unless specified

MARCH - MAY 2014

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

24 March WK1 Term 2 Starts Good EL Movt (GEM) ML Fortnight P2 PAL (12.30-2.00pm) P4 Remedial (selected pupils) P5/6 Remedial (selected pupils) P6 Good News Week (10-11.30am)

25 March Good EL Movt (GEM) ML Fortnight P1 PAL (12.30-2.00pm) PRAISE@SAM LJ to Fort Canning 4Gr/4Ho 10.30am-2.00pm) P6 Good News Week (10-11.30am) P6 Olympiad – RIPMWC Competition (1.30-3pm)

26 March Good EL Movt (GEM) EL Book Fair ML Fortnight Edu-Bridge Programme for selected P1 FAS pupils (12 – 1.30pm) Extended Bridging Prog for selected P2 FAS pupils (12-1.30pm) P2 LJ to S’pore National Museum P3 Maths Learn it well (Selected pupils) 1.00-2.30pm PRAISE@SAM LJ to Fort Canning 4Ki (10.30am-2.00pm) P5 Olympiad – (Selected pupils ) (1pm – 2.30pm) P5 Good News Week (10.30am-12.00noon) English Enrichment Prog for International Pupils (1.30-3.00pm) Musical Trg sessions (Cast members only 2.45-5.45pm)

27 March Good EL Movt (GEM) EL Book Fair ML Fortnight P4 remedial (selected pupils) P5/6 Remedial (selected pupils) P5 Good News Week (10.30am -12.00noon) TIMSS Field Test 5Ch/5Ho (19 selected pupils from each class) 2.00-4.30pm

28 March Good EL Movt (GEM) ML Fortnight

29 March BB/GB Enrolment /Campfire 2014 at GMSS (3.00-6.30pm)

31 March WK2 ML Fortnight P2 PAL (12.30-2.00pm) P4 Remedial (selected pupils) P5/6 Remedial (selected pupils)

1 April P1 PAL (12.30-2.00pm) PRAISE@SAM LJ to Fort Canning 4Gr/4Ho (10.30am-2.00pm)

2 April Edu-Bridge Programme for selected P1 FAS pupils (12 – 1.30pm) Extended Bridging Prog for selected P2 FAS pupils (12-1.30pm) P3 Maths Learn it well (Selected pupils) 1.00-2.30pm DJ Presentation Workshop(P4 Prefects & CCA leaders) 1.30-3.30pm) Prefect Council meeting (selected) (12.30-1.30pm) PRAISE@SAM LJ to Fort Canning 4Ki (10.30am-2.00pm) P5 Olympiad – (Selected pupils ) (1pm – 2.30pm) English Enrichment Prog for International Pupils (1.30-3.00pm) Musical Trg sessions (Cast members only 2.45-5.45pm)

3 April ML Fortnight P4 remedial (selected pupils) P5/6 Remedial (selected pupils)

4 April International Friendship Day P6 Olympiad – RIPMWC Competition (1.30-3pm)

5 April FM@GMSP Workshop for ALL parents Nurturing Your Child's Wellness On School Exam (9am-12noon) P6 Olympiad -SMOPS Competition (7am – 1pm) .

7 April WK3 NAPFA ML Fortnight P2 PAL (12.30-2.00pm) P4 Remedial (selected pupils) P5/6 Remedial (selected pupils)

8 April P1 PAL (12.30-2.00pm) NAPFA PRAISE@SAM LJ to Fort Canning 4Gr/4Ho (10.30am-2.00pm)

9 April NAPFA Edu-Bridge Programme for selected P1 FAS pupils (12 – 1.30pm) Extended Bridging Prog for selected P2 FAS pupils (12-1.30pm) P3 Maths Learn it well (Selected pupils) 1.00-2.30pm PRAISE@SAM LJ to Fort Canning 4Ki(10.30am-2.00pm) DJ presentation Workshop (P4 Prefects & CCA leaders) 1.30-3.30pm P5 Olympiad – (Selected pupils) (1pm – 2.30pm) English Enrichment Prog for International Pupils (1.30-3.00pm) Musical Trg sessions (Cast members only 2.45-5.45pm)

10 April NAPFA P4 remedial (selected pupils) P5/6 Remedial (selected pupils)

11 April MOE Excel fest 2014 Single Session for P1 – P2 P3-P6 school as per normal

12 April Excel Fest for all parents at ITE College Central, Ang Mo Kio (10am-6pm) Admission is free P6 Olympiad -SMOPS Competition (7am –12pm)

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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

14 April WK4 P2 PAL (12.30-2.00pm) NAPFA P4 Remedial (selected pupils) P5/6 Remedial (selected pupils)

15 April P1 PAL (12.30-2.00pm) NAPFA PRAISE@SAM LJ to Fort Canning 4Gr /4Ho (10.30am-2.00pm)

16 April NAPFA Edu-Bridge Programme for selected P1 FAS pupils (12 – 1.30pm) Extended Bridging Prog for selected P2 FAS pupils (12-1.30pm) P3 Maths Learn it well (Selected pupils) 1.00-2.30pm PRAISE@SAM LJ to Fort Canning 4Ki (10.30am-2.00pm) DJ presentation Workshop (P4 Prefects & CCA leaders) 1.30-3.30pm) P5 Olympiad – (Selected (1pm – 2.30pm) English Enrichment Prog for International Pupils (1.30-3.00pm) Musical Trg sessions (Cast members only 2.45-5.45pm)

17 April Sports Carnival at Bedok Stadium

18 April Public Holiday GOOD FRIDAY

19 April

21 April WK5 NAPFA P2 PAL (12.30-2.00pm)

22 April NAPFA P1 PAL (12.30-2.00pm)

23 April NAPFA Edu-Bridge Programme for selected P1 FAS pupils (12 – 1.30pm) Extended Bridging Prog for selected P2 FAS pupils (12-1.30pm) P5 Olympiad –(Selected) (1pm- 2.30pm) English Enrichment Prog for International Pupils (1.30-3.00pm)

24 April P1 LJ to the Zoo EL/MT SA1 Oral (P3-P6)

25 April EL/MT SA1 Oral (P3-P6)

26 April FM@GMSP Workshop for ALL parents Becoming a Communication Smart Parent (9am-12noon)

28 April WK 6 HMT SA1 Oral (P5-P6) EL/MT SA1 Oral (P3-P6) Make up

29 April P1 PAL (12.30-2.00pm)

30 May Edu-Bridge Programme for selected P1 FAS pupils (12 – 1.30pm) Extended Bridging Prog for selected P2 FAS pupils (12-1.30pm) P3 Maths Learn it well (Selected pupils) 1.00-2.30pm HMT SA1 Oral (P5-P6)

1 May Public Holiday LABOUR DAY

2 May NAPFA

3 May

5 May WK7 P2 PAL (12.30-2.00pm) EL/MT SA1 Paper 1 (P3-P6) FEL/FMT SA1 Paper 1 (P5-P6) P1 LJ to the Zoo

6 May EL/MT SA1 LC (P3-P6) FEL/FMT SA1 LC(P5-P6) P1 PAL (12.30-2.00pm) P1 LJ to the Zoo

7 May P1 LJ to the Zoo Edu-Bridge Programme for selected P1 FAS pupils (12 – 1.30pm) Extended Bridging Prog for selected P2 FAS pupils (12-1.30pm)

8 May EL SA1 Paper 2 (P3-P6) FEL SA1 Paper 2 (P3-P6) P1 LJ to the Zoo

9 May MA SA1 (P3-P6) FMA SA1 (P5-P6) P1 LJ to the Zoo

10 May FM@GMSP Workshop for P1 and P2 parents Building Your Child’s self Confidence (9am-12noon)

12 May WK8 MT SA1 Paper 2 (P3-P6) FMT SA1 Paper 2 (P5-P6) P2 PAL (12.30-2.00pm) P1 LJ to the Zoo

13 May Public Holiday Vesak Day

14 May Edu-Bridge Programme for selected P1 FAS pupils (12 – 1.30pm) P1 LJ to the Zoo

15 May SC SA1 (P3-P6) FSC SA1 (P5-P6) P1 LJ to the Zoo

16 May P1 LJ to the Zoo P2 LJ to Jurong Bird Park HMT SA1 Paper 1 and 2 (P5-P6)

17 May

19 May WK9 P2 PAL (12.30-2.00pm) P2 LJ to Jurong Bird Park P4 Remedial (selected pupils) P5/6 Remedial (selected pupils )

20 May P1 PAL (12.30-2.00pm) P2 LJ to Jurong Bird Park Return of SA1 Paper (EL and Maths)

21 May NAPFA Retest Edu-Bridge Programme for selected P1 FAS pupils (12 – 1.30pm) Return of SA1 Paper (MT and SC) P2 LJ to Jurong Bird Park P3-P6 Prefect/Jr Leader mtg (12.30-1.30pm) P5 Olympiad - (Selected) 1pm -2.30pm English Enrichment Prog for International Pupils (1.30-3.00pm)

22 May NAPFA Retest P2 LJ to Jurong Bird Park P4 remedial (selected pupils) P5/6 Remedial (selected pupils)

23 May NAPFA Retest P1 EL Speech and Drama Concert Performance (4.30-6pm)

24 May Dads for Life – Forest Adventure

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26 May WK10 NAPFA Retest P4 Remedial (selected pupils) P5/6 Remedial (selected pupils)

27 May NAPFA Retest

28 May NAPFA Retest Release of report Books Edu-Bridge Programme for selected P1 FAS pupils (12 – 1.30pm) English Enrichment Prog for International Pupils (1.30-3.00pm) P5 Olympiad - (selected) (1 – 2.30pm)

29 May P1-P5 Meet the Parent FM@GMSP Workshop for FAS, P4 to P6 parents Financial Family Management (9.00am-12noon)

30 May

31 May BB Camp / GB Camp (31-2 Jun)

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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dear Form Teacher,

2014 Term 2 Memo – Response Slip

I, _______________________, parent/guardian of ______________________ ( ) (Name of Parent/Guardian) (Name of Pupil) (Class) hereby acknowledge receipt of the memo dated 25 March 2014. Please tick if you are interested in the following activities: I am interested to attend the DFL@GMSP workshop / activity on (i) ___________________ (date). (ii) ___________________ (date). No. of people attending the workshop: _________ I am interested to attend the FM@GMSP workshop / activity on (i) ____________________ (date). (ii) ____________________ (date). No. of people attending the workshop: _________ I am keen to participate in the upcoming 90th School Anniversary Fundraising Projects 2014 Please fill in the details attached. _________________________ ____________ Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature Date Contact No : ________________________

90th School Anniversary Fundraising Projects 2014

A) 90th

Anniversary celebrations

Please help us by indicating the support you will provide: You can help the school in the following: Tick where necessary

1 Outright cash / cheque donation * of tables for the 90

th Anniversary Dinner

(i) $100

(ii) $200

(iii) $500

(iv) Sponsor a dinner table (Each table costs $900)

(v) Other amount: _________________

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B) School SUPER Carnival 2014

I, _______________________, parent of _____________________ have read the above notice and I would like to support the SUPER Carnival in the following areas:

Please tick accordingly:

Areas Of Support Please tick here

1) I would come on 2 August with my family members to support the event

2) I would like to help man a stall

3) I would like to donate the following items decided by my child’s class (Please write the items you want to donate and indicate the quantity ) Items: _______________ Quantity: _________________

4) I would like to make a cash donation

Amount: ___________ If you are giving a cheque, please make it payable to “Geylang Methodist School (Primary)” For donations above $100, a general fund receipt will be issued. No tax-exempt receipts will be issued for this event.

Please contact or email

(i) Mrs Molly Soong, Vice Principal at Tel : 67486746 (O) molly_soong@moe.gov.sg (ii) Ms Yang Xiaoqi, AM at Tel: 67486746 (0) yang_xiaoqi_a@moe.edu.sg for further queries if needed.

If you would like to help out in any other ways, please let us know:

Name of parent: ________________________ Contact No: ___________________________ Signature: ____________________________ Email: _______________________________ C) Direct Donation

On behalf of our pupils and teachers, we seek your generous donation for our school upgrading project. Donations of $1,000 and above will be acknowledged with names of the donors inscribed on the School Donors’ Board. For all donations of $100 and above, the donors will receive a tax deduction rate of 2.5 times. You may make your cheque payable to “Geylang Methodist School (Primary)”. On the reverse of the cheque, please include your tax reference number (e.g. NRIC/FIN/UEN), address, contact number and a tax-deductible receipt will be issued.