Panaga School Magazine
Issue 58, March 2017
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Panaga School Magazine Issue 58 March 2017 Panaga School HRF/4 Brunei Shell Petroleum Sdn Bhd Jalan Utara Seria, KB 3534 Negara Brunei Darussalam (+673) 3375728/3372138 (Teraja) (+673) 3372694 (Rampayoh & Mendaram) Principal: Tim Robinson tim.robinson@shell.com Head Teacher, Teraja: Andy Ryan andrewryan@panagaschool.com Head Teacher, Rampayoh & Mendaram: Cindy Bin Tahal cindybintahal@panagaschool.com
Senior Admin: Jalinah Bte Ali jalinah.ali@shell.com Admin Support, Rampayoh & Mendaram: Zurimah Bte Jumat z.jumat@shell.com Admin Support, Teraja: Hasmah Bte Hj Salleh: hasmah.salleh@shell.com Panaga School Magazine Editor: Damian Brady damianbrady@panagaschool.com
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Contents 3. Message from the Deputy Head of Rampayoh and Mendaram 4. International Day - Mendaram 5. International Day - Rampayoh and Teraja 6. Challenge Day - Rampayoh 7. Challenge Day - Teraja 8. Brunei National Day assembly - Rampayoh 9. Brunei National Day assembly - Teraja 10. Chinese New Year assembly - Rampayoh 11. Chinese New Year assembly - Teraja 12. PTA School Carnival 13. Panaga Football Tournament success 14. Cartoon T-shirts have taken Panaga by storm 15. Languages Assembly 16. Safer Internet Day 17. Safies, safies everywhere 18. and 19. Nursery NTC 20. P1 Firestation visit 21. P1 Sand and Water 22. P2 - our world is amazing 23. P5 Bikeability training 24. P6 Writing Competition winners 25. Scenes from the P5 play 26. Scenes from the P7 play 27. Scenes from the P8 play 28. Pokemon have invaded the Language Department 29. Drawing ASA 30. Tennis ASA
Thank you Miss Jo for all you have given Panaga School Jo Anderton (nee Strange) started teaching at Panaga School way back in August 2012 and completed her contract on 30th September 2016. She has spent her time teaching across both school sites, in P6, P3 and P4, showing huge flexibility and commitment. Jo has been a valuable colleague and friend to many here at school. Thankfully, we don’t have to say goodbye fully to her yet, as she is still in Panaga, enjoying time with her and Mr Peter’s (P6P) baby son, William. Many thanks Jo for all you have given to the children, your fellow teachers and the whole Panaga School community.
Farewell and thank you too, Mr Malcolm Malcolm Falkner’s last day at Panaga School is today. We thank him very much for his 2 years of service here, not only as an Additional Needs teacher, but also as the Teacher Representative on the School Board. Malcolm has spent 8 years in total in Brunei, previously teaching with the government schools, through CfBT. We wish Malcolm every success in New Plymouth, New Zealand, and in his employment at St Joseph’s, Waitara. Please send our regards to Anne (a previous Pre-Nursery teacher here) and to your daughter, Ava, a friend still to many Panaga students. Best wishes and thanks for all you have contributed to a wide range of children and adults. By Damian Brady
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Message from Andy Winder Current Deputy Head of Mendaram and Rampayoh and newly-appointed Head Teacher of Teraja For the last two decades, the impact of IT in schools has been a hot topic. A number of years ago, discussions went as far as to suggest teachers would be replaced by computers, with each child having their own individual learning delivered by a personal computer or device.
online journal that they can add to, along with their teacher. It is also accessible to parents via a personal log in. With Seesaw, the teacher and child are able to share learning through videos, photographs and other integrated apps.
Fortunately, that vision has not transpired. However, more recently, the increased affordability of low-cost mobile technology has sparked intense interest and experimentation in the classroom. This experimentation is often characterised by a specific narrow focus on the technology itself, rather than considering the wider connections between technology and pedagogy; which constitute effective technologyenabled learning environments for children and corresponding teachers’ professional development opportunities. At Panaga School this year, we have made a number of changes in how we use IT across the school. These initiatives utilise technology to inform teachers and parents and improve educational provision. First, was the introduction of Classroom Monitor. Classroom Monitor is a wholeschool assessment program from the UK that is used to store and analyse individual pupil assessment data. It provides a live platform for teachers to set targets, record when learning goals have been achieved, and analyse classroom data. Linked to our curricula, it is a powerful tool to inform teachers on planning for learning, which in the future, may also be utilised for providing detailed academic reports for parents.
The benefits of Tapestry are numerous; it is cost effective, has been utilised for in -house training purposes, and allows parents a better understanding of their child’s learning during their time in our Early Years Department. It is another great example of technology used to In Pre-Nursery and Nursery, teachers enhance pedagogy and improve the have been using Tapestry since the start sharing of information in a time-efficient of this academic year. Tapestry is an manner. online journal that has replaced the previous scrapbook/learning journals Finally, this term, one of our teachers which were kept by teachers as a record has been trialing an app called Seesaw, of a child’s year in class. with the help of a small number of parents. Seesaw is a student-driven Tapestry is updated by teachers and LSAs digital portfolio that has become popular regularly, can be accessed by parents at with schools both in the US and the UK. any time on any device, and is linked The app builds on the philosophy of directly to the Early Years Curriculum. Tapestry, by providing children with an
What I like about Seesaw is the window I get into many of the practical activities I would not normally see happening within the classroom. Also, my child’s voiceovers that accompany the work that reflect his personal learning assure me he is not learning ‘nothing’ in school, his usual conversational response. Whether we continue with Seesaw after this trial will depend on our parental feedback, however so far, it has been very positive. Looking forward, the addition of the Middle Years classes to Panaga School may enable us to consider a ‘bring your own devices’ programme, with the inclusion of flipped and blended learning as strategies to enhance and challenge our older students. Certainly, with a new team of experienced Specialist staff, there are a number of possibilities to explore. Ensuring that the IT resources a school utilises are future-proof is an ongoing challenge in education. However, the investments we have made this year have all benefitted the many layers of stakeholders across the school; children, teachers and parents. Andy Winder
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What a wonderful international morning on Mendaram!
We had so many nationalities represented with an amazing array of activities for the children to try and so many delicious treats for the children to sample last Friday 10th March at the Mendaram International Day. I think it is safe to say that we all learned something new about other cultures. Thank you to all of the parents for their amazing support. We are already looking forward to Mendaram International Day 2018! By Miss Jenny and Miss Louise
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International Day - always a highlight of the school calendar
International Day was another amazing experience, without doubt for me, the highlight of the calendar year! Our whole community came together once more to enlighten us all. So many acts of kindness in supporting the event, helping us to all to gain a deeper insight into our diverse community. So many people to thank - the list is endless. Thanks to all of you for organising, baking, cooking and sticking, etc. I really enjoyed the International Day – so much International Day was an The preparations for the whole day diversity in the school, rich of culture from all exceptional example of the were immense and the result was a over the world. melting pot of culture that wave of colour and positivity that brings a unique international rolled through the school. Please convey my heartfelt thanks to all of the flavour - which is the Panaga student, teachers and parents who were so en- School Community. It is my favourite day on the school So many personal favourites to thusiastic about the event. calendar. mention – again, a long list. The Hj Kamaludin Bungsu, Deputy Managing Cindy Bin Tahal, looks on the children’s faces when Director of Brunei Shell Petroleum and Head Teacher of Rampayoh they tried all of the new tastes and Chair of the Panaga School Board and Mendaram textures of international food is such a positive experience to offer I liked the game where you pushed the circle slabs. There were a lot of games them. and fun stuff to learn. At International Day, and at this school, you make friends with and learn more about people from all around the world. Heath Forbes, P3R The Pre-Nursery and Nursery International Day last Friday was Indeed, International Day was a great day of learning about all of the countries’ also a kaleidoscope of nationalities, cultures, food and destinations from all over the world. Holding these kinds of colour, tastes and fun for our events makes people unite and shows our “unity in diversity”. youngest students. Kumkum Saurabh Sinha, mother of Agamya, P3C Thank you to all children, teachers Once again, what a fantastic effort on the part of our parents to create such and parents for creating new colourful, interactive display that allowed the children to learn about the many memories. home countries we have at Panaga School. It was a pleasure to work with such a positive school community in creating a valuable and fun learning Tim Robinson, Principal opportunity for the children. Andy Ryan, Head Teacher of Teraja I loved the costumes! It was fun to see everyone dressed up. I especially enjoyed the fudge table and shortbread on the Scottish stall. - Lydia Joinson, P5A By Damian Brady
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Rampayoh Challenge Day
Challenge Day? Yes, the activities were hard. Yes, all of the children were dressed in their house colours representing their teams; but Challenge Day? Was that really what the day should have been called? Take a look at all of the activities on offer and you decide: Get the clues out of the ice, Seaside Challenge, Throw a beanbag to hit a target, Seesaw, Building a city wall, Beebot Maze, Squishy, Crystal, Hot Chocolate and Marshmallows, Archaeological Dig, Chopsticks Challenge, Untangle, Floating Challenge, How many children can fit on a small island?, Invisible Ink, Painting to find codes/clues, Flour Tray Objects, Water Challenge, Marble Run, Jelly Chopsticks, Panaga Grand Prix, Cave Torchlight, Pop the balloons, Flag Tessellations, Green Screen Dress Up and Just Dance. Perhaps, “One of the greatest days ever at school� would be a more apt title looking at the above list. All morning, children were treated to an amazing selection of challenges, which all focused on the 8 IPC Personal Goals of Adaptability, Cooperation, Communication, Thoughtfulness, Enquiry, Resilience, Values and Respect. Teachers and LSAs spent many weeks preparing, testing and tweaking their activities in order to provide the children with some fantastic experiences. No one was left disappointed, only exhausted, but heartened by what the children had achieved for themselves and each other. The final goal - to collect puzzle pieces, once mastering a task, and a build pictures which are common themes to a certain country - Mexico. As can be seen by the corner pictures, all teams were declared winners. However, on top of the podium were the teachers and LSAs; all of whom deserve a prize for their efforts to make the day such a huge success! By Damian Brady
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Challenge Day on Teraja We talk about our school being ‘A world united in learning’ and during our Challenge Day on Teraja, the children used their creativity to represent exactly what this phrase means in a variety of different artistic styles and media. Children interpreted our motto to make images that capture what the words, ‘world’, ‘united’ and ‘learning’ mean to them. Their creations will all be brought together at the start of next term as one single image to represent, here at Panaga School, ‘Our world united in learning’. By Andy Ryan
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Brunei National Day celebrated with ‘Malam Berbedak’ at Rampayoh assembly Rampayoh celebrated Brunei Darussalam’s 33rd National Day on 24th February 2017, showcasing events in a traditional Brunei Malay Wedding. Everyone, especially the children, was captivated by a live demonstration of ‘Malam Berbedak’ (Powdering Night), which displayed Brunei’s rich heritage and culture. The audience was also treated with ‘kuih sapit’, a famous local cone-shaped biscuit filled with Nutella. Happy National Day, from all Rampayoh student and teachers!
By Miss Faezah
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Brunei National Day - Teraja Assembly The 33rd Brunei National Day certainly put a smile on everyone’s faces at the Teraja assembly last month! Prizes were won, more about Brunei was learnt, and most importantly, fun was had by all! Moreover, our local staff wore their pride on their sleeves (literally) as they put on their National Day Best, showing off various local attire and exhibiting their patriotism as they waved the Bruneian flag.
By Mr Donovan and Mr Neil
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Chinese New Year Assembly on Rampayoh
Chinese New Year was celebrated at assembly in the Rampayoh Hall on Friday 20th January. Chunyan Shu and her friends from the Chinese community kindly decorated the hall and invited the children of Panaga School to welcome in The Year of the Rooster, 2017. Children enjoyed learning about the animals of the Chinese Zodiac and which foods were believed to bring health, wealth and prosperity for the New Year. Children in P2N made lanterns to welcome in the New Year and many children in school wore Chinese dresses or the colours red and gold, which Chinese people believe will bring them luck. Thank you Chunyan Shu for answering the children's questions about how the New Year is celebrated in China (and around the world). All children received the gift of a chocolate coin, which symbolises money, in a red envelope, which is believed to convey good luck in the coming year. GONG XI FA CAI everyone!
By Miss Kath
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The Year of the Rooster - celebrated in style on Teraja Chinese New Year is a spring festival which has been celebrated for over 3,000 years. Originally, it was a festival in which farmers hoped for a good harvest in the year to come. It is linked to the lunar calendar and the first day of the New Year always has a new moon. Before the festival, there is a period of preparation when houses are cleaned, lucky red decorations are hung over doors and around rooms, and new clothes are bought. Debts and business accounts are settled before New Year's Day. Shops and businesses are usually shut and people gather in family groups and visit friends. It's a time of religious reflection and great fun with the giving of gifts, flowers, sweets and lucky money, as well as feasting, lion dances and fireworks. One legend says that Lord Buddha called all the animals in the animal kingdom to come and say goodbye to him be-
fore he left his life on Earth. Only twelve came to bid him farewell. He rewarded them by naming a year after each one, in the order they arrived. This year’s animal - the Rooster! Thank you to the Chinese community, especially the Teraja children, who have taught us so much about your wonderful traditions and culture. We hope all Roosters have a very special year.
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The PTA School Carnival: Just one of the ways the PTA passionately invests in Panaga School’s future
The Panaga School Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is a small, but active group of our school community. One of their crowning achievements each year is the wonderfully exciting PTA School Carnival. On Saturday 4th February 2017, with more than 600 members of the Panaga School Community attending and supporting this fundraising, community venture, it was again a huge success; raising over $9500 for the school. Major thanks to all of the volunteers, entertainers and numerous community bands who came together to make this event possible.
2016-2017 PTA funding update - March, 2017: Funds raised from: PTA School Disco: $1485 PTA School Carnival: $9500+ (Final confirmation at April’s PTA meeting) PTA’s financial support given to date, this academic year (2016-2017): $1737 – Teraja sound system, freezer and washing machine
$1280 – 100 stackable plastic chairs and 6 tables $1060 – Rampayoh sound system $297 – Two 5m x 6m shade sails $1500 – consumable resources including: sand and soil for replenishing sandpits and garden projects, balls, toys, Lego in and around play areas. PTA’s financial commitment, based on generated income from our recent School Carnival: - Monkey proof garden covers, raised lawn hill, extended cycle paths, rock climbing wall, volleyball court, annual supplies of garden soil and sand and Science Fair sponsorship.
By Cindy Bin Tahal
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Panaga Football Tournament success Our football teams performed beyond expectations at the Panaga Football Tournament, held on Sunday 26th February 2017. Of the 11 trophies up for grabs, Panaga School were victorious in 5 categories and were runners up in 4, representing a tremendous result. “All students looked extremely happy to be competing and enjoyed the concept of teamwork. It was great to see our younger children get involved as much as their older peers. The mud added to the occasion and brought with it extra challenges for everyone,� commented Mr Tim Robinson, Panaga School Principal. Well done to each and every student who participated and thanks to all staff and parents who assisted to make the day another huge success. By Mr Nathan and Mr Andy V
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Are you bored with the some old T-shirt? Are you looking for that special souvenir from Brunei? There is no longer any need to trawl endlessly through shops in Brunei in order to find that perfect T-shirt. The new fashion has finally arrived in Panaga in the form of cartoon T-shirts. They went on sale at the end of January and in less than a fortnight, we sold over 300 T-shirts. Young and old are now wearing these very fashionable T-shirts. Some people even bought them for presents to send back to their family and friends in Holland. They were even seen in Miri!
I would like to say a special thank you to my fabulous dad, Ruud Straatman, who designed these amazing T-shirts. Another thank you goes out to all of the people who bought them. So far, we have raised over 3600 BND for school projects. If you missed out, do not worry, as you can still order shirts by emailing: stephaniestraatman@panagaschool.net. By Miss Steph
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The French children
The Spanish children
On 17th February 2017, we celebrated the some of the languages from around the world that are spoken at Panaga School. Over 50 children, from P4 to P8 participated in this assembly.
Children of different nationalities dancing to a The assembly consisted of the following groups: Bahasa Melayu song all of the children who regularly attend French club; children who attend mother tongue classes in German, French and Spanish; all of the NTC children from Teraja; as well as a few other children who were especially chosen for their dancing and acting skills. The assembly started off with the French club children singing, ‘Hello to all the children of the world’. The grand finale
This was followed by a very funny restaurant sketch in which everything went wrong. ‘Just blame the waiter’, played by Harton, who simply could not understand English spoken by foreigners. After the sketch, we saw amazing performances by the French, Spanish, Dutch and German groups. We even had children dance to a Bahasa Melayu song. Very cool indeed! The assembly ended with all of the children joining the German children in singing ‘99 Luftballons’. At this moment, we were sure many people had goosebumps while all of these amazingly talented children sang in unison; part in German, part in English. A lot of work went into this assembly. Children gave up many lunchtimes in preparation. We would like thank all of the children involved for their amazing performances, as well as parents, other children and teachers who watched this amazing spectacle.
The Scottish customers
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The German children
The German children dancing to ‘99 Luftballons’
Children from French club opening the assembly
Our very friendly, but loopy English waiter!
NTC children join the rest of the children for the finale
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Globally, Safer Internet Day is celebrated each year to promote the safe and positive use of digital technology for children and young adults. On 7th February 2017, hundreds of organisations and schools worldwide got involved.
At Panaga School, P7 produced an excellent Internet safety video highlighting personal information, social media and cyber bullying. The video was shared at the Teraja school assembly. (Click above to view).
Top Tips to Staying Safe Online
Never give out your password to anybody Make sure you know where you are entering your password Use a different password for every site Use a password manager Do not post any personal information online (your address, email or mobile number) Never accept people you do not know as friends online Always think before posting pictures or videos of yourself Think carefully about what you say before you post it online Never open email attachments or click links sent from strangers Never agree to meet someone in person that you have only met online Respect other people’s views and do not be rude If you see something online that makes you feel uncomfortable, unsafe or worried, leave the website and share your concerns with an adult.
By Mr Neil & Miss Steph
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Safies, Safies everywhere! So many parents, children, carers and staff are demonstrating their safe behaviours every day! Thank you to everyone who not only keeps themselves and their families safe, but for being important role models to others.
Wearing a helmet is important for both children and adults to protect against head injuries in the event of a fall from a bike, skateboard or rollerblades. Thank you Saskia, Fleur, Roos and Ella.
Walking our bikes onto the school grounds prevents collisions with other cyclists and pedestrians. Thank you for respecting these rules which keep us all safe. Thank you Clothilde and Sonny.
Thank you to Lola and Finn for showing us that wearing our seatbelts can get us home safely and happily to our families.
Not every driver has their eyes on the road! Wait for the light at a controlled crossing and always walk your bike. It may take a minute longer, but it is the safest way to get to the other side. Thank you to Ella, Eliza May, their Amah, and Hope.
Please send in a Safie photo of someone practising a safe act either at school or in the community. Please make sure that the person is aware of you photographing this positive act as it will be featured in our weekly Parent Information Letter. Email: rachelmarsden@panagaschool.net or kathmorgan@panagaschool.net
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From left to right: Madelène, Fleur, Noah, Tara, Beau, Casper, Mirte, Jens, Tom, Julie and Thomas The Nursery children started NTC this January and what a busy few weeks it has already been! Puk, the 12th member of the class, caused a lot of mischief in Nursery at night time.
This meant that the children had to do a lot of cleaning up afterwards. One night, Puk even left the windows open and a lot of cheeky monkeys came in and caused mayhem in the classroom. Thankfully, the children came fully prepared and helped tidy up the room. Although Puk caused a lot of trouble, the children love him and once a week he stays with one of the children for a whole night. He has his own rucksack and pyjamas for his sleepovers. He has become very cheeky though and at times, he does not come back for a whole week. I think he would rather stay with the children, than with Miss Steph. Puk did tell Miss Steph that when he stays with her, he cannot understand her as she never speaks Dutch with him at home, just English. Miss Steph keeps forgetting that he is from Holland.
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Miss Solma, our lovely LSA
More cleaning to be done; this time the building blocks were covered in paint.
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Our messy classroom after the monkeys visited.
Of course, we have learned about other things apart from cleaning. We have learned about the different clothes you would wear in a hot or cold country. The children loved dressing up in Miss Steph’s clothes. We have also engaged in a lot of arts and crafts activites, including making cheeky monkeys and designing our own paper hats.
We have learned various typical Dutch songs. One such song is about a paper hat, hence the beautifully designed hats in the pictures. We have also made our own delicious ice lollies, which for some reason was the children’s favourite activity so far; including of course eating them. A very well deserved treat after all that cleaning and singing. Well done to the NTC children for working so hard after their normal school hours. They have certainly showed a lot of resilience this term. By Miss Steph
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The children in P1 were lucky enough to visit the KB Firestation recently, as the Exit Point for their IPC unit, ‘Sand and Water’. They found out about the different equipment firefighters use and learned about the importance of a firefighter’s uniform. The children even got to sit inside a fire engine! By Miss Jo (P1J)
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The P1 children had an exciting start to Term 2 as they enjoyed their Entry Point for their IPC learning unit, ‘Sand and Water’. They spent the morning exploring a range of different ice, water and sand activities. Some of the children’s favourite activities included: sliding down the waterslide, standing on big blocks of ice and getting the teachers wet! By Miss Jo (P1J)
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P2 - our world is amazing! Our world is an amazing place and we need to take good care of it! In P2 this term, we explored different geographical landscapes, both natural and man-made. We had the wonderful opportunity to learn more about the special island of Borneo and the Bruneian wildlife. We honed our skills in collage by learning different techniques such as twisting, scrunching, layering, quilling and transparency - drastically developing our basic skills learned in P1.
We learned not only about the environment in Brunei, but how we can take responsibility for protecting the world around us. We found out about how we can appreciate nature, without harming it. We also identified a number of environmental problems, and came up with solutions like reducing, reusing and recycling waste. By the P2 teaching team
A beach collage using twisting, quilling, scrunching and PVA transparency techniques (above) Jungle Dave leading a question and answer session about animals in Brunei (below)
Natural Art in the style of Anthony Goldsworthy (above) Identifying threats to the environment and solutions (below)
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It was a humid, but cloudy day when Primary 5 undertook Bikeability Training, Level 1 with Mr Andy Ryan and Mr Matthew Hunt. The training linked in with the IPC unit, Inventions that Changed the World. In total, 24 students completed the training and assessment of basic skills such as: - Bike safety checks - Preparing to start - Stopping safely and - Bike controls. The course has previously been offered to all P6 and above children.
Well done everyone!! Look out for news about Level 2 Bikeability Training in the future. By Matthew Hunt
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Future authors! Earlier this year, P6 took part in a writing competition. The rules were very simple; they just had to write a story which would impress our three discerning judges - Mr Peter, Miss Teresa and Mr Matt P. Below is an excerpt of each of the top 3 stories. If you would like to read them some more, all of the winning entries are in the P6 Writing Competition Anthology, in the Teraja library. We hope you enjoy being transported into our mystical, magical and fantastical worlds! By Mr Matt Perryman These are the entries from our two runners up, Tristan (P6T) and Lotte (P6P). They both wrote amazing fantasy stories. This is just a taste of them... ZAP! Suddenly, he was surrounded by silky grass. The whole place shone with happiness and everything was so fresh. A swarm of strange bugs filled the sky. They had plump, squishy bodies that resembled a caterpillar, but at least ten times bigger. Their luminous pink and green bodies flashed in the sunlight as they flew past. In a flash, the sky started turning dark. The strange bugs darted for cover. One of them shrieked, “It’s the rain of terror!” As the cloud opened Martin saw it was not water raining down. It was fire! Tristan, P6T One cold, misty day, in a cold, foggy and creepy forest, stood a house where it was cosy and warm. In that house lived a girl called Fury. High in the enormous mountains of Canada, there were unending things to explore. Caves, trees, rivers, and of course Fury’s favourite thing, the enormous field of hay where she always saw a herd of autumn foxes looking for prey. She only lived with her Mum after her Dad went missing. The villagers said that he went out hunting in the magic forest and didn’t come back. So, everyone was warned not to go into the forest until Fury’s Dad comes back. On a sunny, cloudy Wednesday, Fury had an idea which she already knew that she was not allowed to do. That was going to the magic forest. Lotte, P6P
And here is our winner, Josie. She wrote a beautiful story about a boy, a giant and a lesson to be learned… Just for fun, he peered through the long tunnel and saw something wonderful… Swooping trees the size of skyscrapers loomed above and fluffy clouds formed a walkway across the vast underground heaven. Waterfalls of purple, turquoise and green peered majestically down into a polished marble tub. Pillars, encrusted with diamonds, lined the stone buildings that gleamed like stars when the light passed over them. Playful majestic griffins bounded through the rose bushes. Suddenly, this magical place didn’t seem so unicorns, rainbows and cupcakes. A giant from this glorious land, wearing sandals and a large white robe came stumbling over and Joey gulped… Josie, P6M
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Scenes from the P5 play\
Well done and thank you to all P5 children, teachers and parents for another wonderful performance!
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Scenes from the P7 play
Well done and thank you to all P7 children, teachers and parents for yet another wonderful performance!
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Scenes from the P8 play
Well done and thank you to all P8 children, teachers and parents for, once again, a wonderful performance!
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German Panaga 1st edition cards
French Panaga 1st edition cards
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Spanish Panaga 1st edition cards
Very exciting things have happened in the Language Department this term. As Pokémon cards have become all the rage once again, we decided to create our own Pokémon cards in the Language classes, for different reasons, using Design & Technology. The children in the German Mother Tongue class created a character which became the main character in their story. In the Spanish Mother Tongue class, looked at the difference between the verbs, ‘estar‘ and ‘ser’, which both mean ‘to be’ in English. Applying the rules of these two verbs, the children described their inventive character. In the P7 French class and the French Mother Tongue class, we studied adjectives. This is a very difficult topic for both the French children and P7 international children as the rules in French are a bit topsy turvy. Not only do most adjectives go after the noun, they also change according to the gender of the noun and number. We decided that Pokémon cards would be the perfect and most fun way to teach these challenging grammatical points. These cards are definitely collectors’ items!
Before and after pictures Firstly, we created the cards using a special website. Secondly, we saved the picture as well as the back of the card. Then, we printed them out. Finally, we cut them out and glued the front of the card with the back, creating a Pokémon card. Et voilà, very happy children!
By Miss Steph
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Rampayoh Drawing Club ASA This term’s Drawing Club ASA has been another great success with over 18 children enjoying different aspects of drawing. Each Thursday, we have learned how to draw animals, transport and self-portraits; using scale and proportion. During the ASA, emphasis is given to careful observations and incorporating individual expression. The children have enjoyed sharing their work with each other and with their families. We have also enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere each week as we develop as artists. By Miss Rachel and Miss Katy
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Panaga School Magazine This term, we introduced a new ASA to the Teraja children. Complete beginners of tennis had the opportunity to try out this exciting sport for the very first time. The children have undertaken various drills in order to control the ball, using their forehand as well as their backhand. All the children have made tremendous progress in just 5 lessons. At the beginning, some children were only able to bounce the ball once on their racket; now they are able to do around 5 to 10 bounces on a regular basis. We have also started to play little rallies and games using the mini courts. We definitely have some new talent on the tennis court. I would like to thank the Panaga Club for lending us the court and Coach Domingo for his guidance as well as setting up the courts every Thursday. By Miss Steph
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