STMARKS NEWSLETTER 6 (01 NOVEMBER 2024)

UPCOMING STUDENTS' SHOWCASE # 1 (FRIDAY, 8 NOVEMBER)

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming Students Showcase #1, scheduled for Friday, November 8, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. This exciting event will feature the talents and hard work of our Year 5 to Year 9 students, who have been eagerly preparing to share their skills and achievements with family and friends.

Parents are warmly encouraged to join us and support their children as they present a variety of projects from different classes.  This showcase is a wonderful opportunity to see firsthand the progress your children have made and to celebrate their growth and accomplishments.

We look forward to welcoming everyone to see our students' learning in action!

BALANCED PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

We are delighted to announce the following students who received our Award of Excellence in Punctuality, Kindness, and Leadership this week. To acknowledge our students' achievements, students have been given a special "Award of Excellence Breakfast" on Friday, 1 November.

THAM SW - Year 1 Punctuality

PANDARA- Year 1 Punctuality

AIVALYN - Year 1 Kindness

KITTIPADH- Year 8 Leadership

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE BREAKFAST

On Friday, 1 November, we hosted our first Award of Excellence breakfast for this Academic Year. This event was dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating our students' exemplary character.

The Award of Excellence breakfast is a cherished tradition at our school. It serves as an opportunity to spotlight students who consistently demonstrate exceptional character, both in their interactions with peers and in their contributions to our school community.

KINDER MATHS: COUNTING NUMBERS

In their recent math class, our kindergarten students took big steps toward identifying and memorising numbers. The lesson began with an engaging warm-up, counting together to get everyone in the math mindset. Next, the teacher posted small numbered cardboard pieces on the board. When the teacher called out a number, the teacher invited the students to find and bring the correct piece. This interactive approach made learning fun and strengthened their number recognition skills, giving each student a chance to shine and grow in confidence.

PRE-PREP P.E.: BUILDING SKILLS THROUGH FUN AND PLAY

Our Pre-prep students recently enjoyed an engaging and energetic P.E. class, designed to develop coordination, balance, and motor skills through fun activities. Guided by their enthusiastic teacher, the children participated in a series of playful exercises, learning to follow instructions and move together in rhythm. This class not only kept them physically active but also supported their teamwork and listening skills. 

PREP MANDARIN: ACTION WORD "跑 PAO"

In their recent Mandarin class, Prep students enjoyed an energetic lesson focused on the character "跑 (pǎo)," which means "run." The teacher introduced the action word while the students practiced saying it aloud in Mandarin, moving along to lively music. This interactive approach helped them link the word to its meaning. Building on this, they crafted sentences that included "跑," exploring how to describe running actions in different contexts. 

To deepen their understanding, students took turns reading sentences out loud, honing their reading skills and reinforcing sentence structure. The class concluded with a writing practice, where students focused on correctly forming each stroke of the character "跑." This lesson enhanced their vocabulary and enriched their language and writing skills!

YEAR 3 ENGLISH: USING THE RIVER

In their recent English class, our Year 3 students immersed themselves in the book *Using the River*, honing their reading and comprehension skills as they engaged with the story. The teacher guided them through a discussion about the river’s journey—where it flows and how it serves those along its banks. Inspired by the book, students then completed an activity where they brainstormed and recorded 10 different uses of water. This lesson not only strengthened their English skills but also encouraged them to think about the essential role water plays in everyday life.