YMCA SCC @ Zhangde (Jul – Dec 2017) Newsletter Inside this issue: 1 A NOTE FROM THE SUPERVISOR YJEP 2017 2. ZDSCC OPEN HOUSE 3 CHILDREN’S DAY SPORTS CARNIVAL MOVIE: STAR WARS THE LAST JEDI 4 POLICE HERITAGE CENTRE
A Note from the Supervisor What an exciting finish to the year at Zhangde SCC! PSLE was completed. We had to say goodbye to our P6’s as they went on to new beginnings in their respective secondary schools. The last few months had been so busy for the students especially the upper levels as they needed to prepare for their exam. We also saw the resilient attitude of our students as they studied hard. We are so proud of all of our students for a job well done.
5 CHILDREN’S DAY 2017 6 MINT MUSEUM & BAKING 7 ART&CRAFT & CHRISTMAS
We celebrated the Holiday Season with the students with many activities and learning journeys. It was a time for jubilation and a time to reflect as we came to the end of 2017. We have great plans and hopes for 2018.
8 ENGAGING OUR PARENTS 9 ART&CRAFT
So, let’s keep up the positive growth with the concerted efforts of the school, home and student care centre. We hope to continue in our mission of touching lives and lifting spirits, planting seeds in students’ lives in the hope that they will one day become servant- leaders and beacons of their own community.
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Mr. Tay and Miss Jaseena helping to sell their arts and crafts.
“I wonder which one I want to buy.” P1 Lucas looking at the items.
Miss Amor and her P4 helpers, Kenneth and Tara, at their stall.
The students and even ZDPS teachers enjoyed themselves looking at the arts and crafts and all of the ZDSCC Student’s displays. “It was 2017. I forward March.”
a successful YJEP am really looking to YJEP 2018 in -Miss Ferny.
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YMCA SCC @ Zhangde (Jul – Dec 2017) Newsletter Centre ready for the open house to begin.
ZDSCC Open House It was an exciting day at our open house for prospective 2018 P1’s and their families. Staff and ZDSCC students, had fun telling parents about the centre, its values, and its aspirations.
P2 Mentor, Mdm Nancy greeting parents as they arrive.
I really liked telling parents about my student care centre and the things we do here.”- P2 Mei En
P1 Mentor, Miss Jaseena, getting her chance to meet new students’ parents. “I’m excited for the New Year.”
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Children’s Day Sports Carnival It’s children’s day celebration! This carnival engaged the students in different activities like shooting of basketball, baseball and football. The students even had prizes given by students from Republic Polytechnic who organised the Sports Carnival. This was to encourage our students to step out and play active games.
The ZDSCC children had a chance to compete with children from other centres.
Republic Polytechnic helping the students proper techniques.
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I enjoyed myself showing my strength in fighting to push the punching bag.
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Rayus P5
“May the Force be with you!” The children enjoyed watching Star Wars: The Last Jedi, during the December holidays. They loved being a part of a long-awaited sequel.
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YMCA SCC @ Zhangde (Jul – Dec 2017) Newsletter “I’m so excited waiting for the movie to start.”- P1 Troy “Ray is cool. She is a great Jedi.”- P3 Jazlyn The students strike a pose before heading back to ZDSCC.
Fighting Crime at the Police Heritage Centre!!!! ZDSCC took a trip through time at the Police Heritage Centre as the children learned about the Police in Singapore throughout the years. The students learned how different the police fight crime now compared to yesteryear.
“I learned a lot about the Police.” P2 En Chao
“The history of Singapore’s Police is very interesting.”- P2 Rayston
“All of these guns scare me. “ - P2 Mei En.
“I like looking the guns the police use to protect us.” - P2 Naufal “There is a lot to learn here.”- P1 Troy
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Posing with a vintage squad car from the 1950’s. The children enjoyed viewing the exhibits of the early days of the Singapore Police.
CHILDREN’S DAY 2017 Children’s Day was filled with games, fun times and goody bags for the children. They were able to learn about team work while having fun at the same time.
Group photo of everyone celebrating Children’s Day 2017. A day fill with fun, games, and food.
P3s Aiden and Daniel trying to carry and pass the balloon to their teammates without using their hands.
“It’s so hard to balance the balloon.”- P3 Avon. Trying to balance a balloon on a windy day is fun.
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Goodie bags galore for the children to take home. “WOW!!! So MANY!”- P2 Zhi Feng
“Thank you, Miss Amor.” - P2 Sophia as she collects her sweets.
Mint Museum
“The toy robots were both cool and silly looking.” P1 Aida
“I want to play with some of these toys.” P1 Wong Jing
P2 Yu Fan checking out a student from the future.
P4s Xiu Qian and Rou Hsuen enjoying toys their grandparents might have played with.
The children got to see toys from as far back as 250 years from around the world!
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YMCA SCC @ Zhangde (Jul – Dec 2017) Newsletter “Cooking is fun.” During the holidays, the children learned how to make their own pizza and cheesy biscuits from Mdm Nancy and Mr. Kevin.
Cheesy Baking Powder Biscuits
“I like to cook and to bake.” – P2 Joel Chua
“We are ready to make our Pizza. YUMMM MMMM MM!!” Mdm Nancy
“They are so yummy and easy to make.” - P4 Natalia
Arts & Crafts “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” Pablo Picasso
Christmas Decorative Plates done during the year-end holidays. The children loved being able to express their artistic abilities.
Out of this world challenge. What will they think of?
ABC Macaroni Bookmarks. “This was fun to do.”- P3 Breanne
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P2 Fang Zhi showing off his ABC bookmarks.
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C H R I S T M A S
Soap Popsicles. “They are so pretty.” P4 Shakthi
A special celebration with the children the day before Christmas Weekend. Singing Christmas carols, making Christmas trees, learning the different ways that “Merry Christmas” is said around the world, and then a surprise Tea Break treat.
Pizza and Chicken Burgers for Tea Break??!!!! WOW!! Thank you Mentors. – ZDSCC Students
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YMCA SCC @ Zhangde (Jul – Dec 2017) Newsletter Engaging Our Parents – Meet-the-parents Session 2 Our mentors had an opportunity to meet the parents to provide feedback and hear from our parents about the progress of their children. Our centre strives to build a close-knit relationship with parents. We believe that positive parentmentor communication is essential to help our students grow and develop.
Our JOY is to serve you
YMCA Student Care Centre @ Zhangde 51 Jalan Membina Singapore 169485 Tel: 6274 1595 Email: zdscc@ymca.edu.sg
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