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I hate studying.
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Since 2000, we have devoted ourselves to enrich children in the Primary and Pre-school levels. Singapore MOE Primary schools and non-profit organisations are our greatest partners and in the past many years, we have, through them, impacted over 680,000 students in over 138 primary schools.

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Education programmes

Speech & Drama

Speech and Drama STELLAR-BASED

(for Primary 1 -2)

Drama can help young students find their true and unique selves.  It gives them the satisfaction of working successfully with others.  It encourages them to appreciate the talents, opinions and needs of fellow classmates. Drama can also help students to develop listening skills as they listen to their instructor and peers. As drama requires multiple senses working at the same time, students pick up multiple intelligence in every class, such as bodily kinestatic, spatial awareness, interpersonal and intrapersonal awareness. More importantly, drama provides an atmosphere that allows them to express themselves freely and without fear of criticism.

This comprehensive programme aims to fully explore texts using Laban movement and speech through Chevkov’s method. Adapted scripts and poems will be used to engage children as a whole class to promote learning as a team. At the end of every lesson, improvisational dialogue will allow children to develop their creativity by coming up with their own story board.

Some simple props will be brought to the classroom to enhance the lessons.

Objectives:

  • To stimulate pupils’ imagination and creativity
  • To build pupils’ self-esteem and poise
  • To help children to enjoy books through dramatization.
  • To promote development of plot using drama techniques.
  • To be confident to speak in public.

Speech and Drama 21ST Century Competencies

(for Primary 1 – 4)

Drama can help young pupils find their true and unique selves. It gives them the satisfaction of working successfully with others. It encourages them to appreciate the talents, opinions and needs of fellow classmates. More importantly, drama provides an atmosphere that allows them to express themselves freely and without fear of criticism.

Drama can help young pupils find their true and unique selves. It gives them the satisfaction of working successfully with others. It encourages them to appreciate the talents, opinions and needs of fellow classmates. More importantly, drama provides an atmosphere that allows them to express themselves freely and without fear of criticism.

Some simple props will be brought to the classroom to enhance the lessons.

Objectives:

  • To stimulate pupils’ imagination and creativity
  • To build pupils’ self-esteem and poise
  • To help develop skills and confidence in acting, speaking and listening
  • To promote the growth and development of oral skills
  • To be confident to speak in public

Readers Theatre

(for Primary 1 – 3)

Readers Theatre  can help  pupils build confidence in speaking in front of an audience. It will also help them find their true and unique selves.  It gives them the satisfaction of working successfully with others.  It encourages them to appreciate the talents, opinions and needs of fellow classmates.  More importantly, it provides an atmosphere that allows them to express themselves freely and without fear of criticism.

This drama programme aims to help children speak with clarity and confidence.  It will develop their ability to focus and communicate more effectively and creatively. A range of spoken word texts, and readers theatre scripts have been included but a selection of poetry will be used.

Objectives:

  • To stimulate pupils’ imagination and creativity
  • To build up pupils’ self-esteem and poise
  • To help develop acting and public speaking skills
  • To promote the growth and development of the pupils in an enjoyable way
  • To be a confident speaker in public

Phonics

Sound Right!

(for Primary K1 – P2))

Pupils in lower primary should be able to interact with a variety of people for a range of purposes.  This programme will introduce the basic skills of communication and opportunities will be given to practise them.  More capable pupils will be involved in more complex activities.

This programme emphasizes on clear distinct enunciation in both reading and speech.  We promote the use of the onset rime (phonograms) method.  Various word texts are used for good intonation.  On occasions the text is a playlet, with simple props, which is used for light speech and drama activities.  The readers theatre approach will be used.

Objectives:

  • To develop skills and confidence in speaking and listening
  • To put expression into the voice when reading or speaking
  • To further develop phonemic awareness skills
  • To develop oratory skills
  • To have opportunities to show and tell, express feelings, experiences and ideas
  • To develop the ability to give information or instructions
  • To be able to speak in front of an audience

English

ENGLISH TAKES FLIGHT

for Higher Ability Learners  

(for Primary 4 -6)

These students will be stretched beyond academic exercises. Being already strong academically, they will be exposed to other areas that will enrich them further, such as public speaking, critical thinking, persuasive speech and entrepreneurship.

Experiential learning will be employed to allow these students to express their opinions, perform expository presentations that will draw out both their creative juices as well as latent unused mind power. It will be enhanced by online resources like videos, animation, songs and online games to further engage the students. These capture students of this IT age and the use of song/rhythm will further enrich their learning and retain their attention span longer. They are better engaged in class and they remember longer.

With increased ability and confidence, pupils will handle complex tasks and problems deftly. By exposing them to areas normally not covered in school, such as entrepreneurship, we hope it will ignite that spark in them to dream and achieve more than they thought they can be. And being in positions of strength in the future, be able to create more jobs and give back to the community in their own way.

ENGLISH – ORAL

Junior Speakers’ Workshop

(for Primary 1-2)

Pupils in lower primary should be able to interact with a variety of people for a range of purposes.  This programme will introduce the basic skills of communication and opportunities will be given to practice them.  More capable pupils will be involved in more complex activities.

This programme emphasizes on clear distinct enunciation in both reading and speech.  Various word texts are used for good intonation.  On occasions the text is a playlet, with simple props, which is used for light speech and drama activities.  The Readers Theatre approach will be used.

Objectives:

  • To develop skills and confidence in speaking and listening
  • To put expression into the voice when reading or speaking
  • To develop oratory skills
  • To have opportunities to show and tell, express feelings, experiences and ideas, give instructions, deliver mini-talks etc.
  • To be a confident public speaker

Junior Speakers’ Workshop

(for Primary 3-4)

This is a speech presentation programme which will help to nurture an active speaking and listening culture in middle primary pupils. Effective communication skills will be developed through rich and diverse speaking opportunities.  Audience culture and etiquette will be inculcated to complement a conducive and non-threatening expressive language environment.

The programme also emphasises on clear distinct enunciation in both reading and speech important for the development of budding speakers. Vocal techniques are introduced to improve the quality of the individual’s speaking voice. Light drama and problem solving activities accompanied by the use of props will be included to enrich the junior speakers’ experience.

Objectives:

  • To provide method and practice in speaking in front of an audience
  • To nurture a receptive attitude for focused listening
  • To develop expressive skills in reading, speaking and presenting
  • To provide opportunities to show and tell, express feelings, ideas and experiences.
  • To instil manner and grace in social speaking and presentation
  • To be a confident public speaker

Oral Communication

(for Primary 4-5)

Students should be able to interact confidently with other people in a variety of spontaneous and structured situations.  This programme uses a wide range of spoken text types that will assist in their communications with others. Pupils will be encouraged, questioned, probed, stimulated and challenged to participate in the employment of skills.

Objectives:

  • To express feelings, experiences and ideas
  • To request or give information or instructions
  • To express thoughts or predict outcomes
  • To influence others’ ideas and opinions
  • To note the importance of voice projection, tone, pace and enunciation
  • To be entertained through jokes, riddles and storytelling

Oral Communication

(for Primary 6) PSLE focused

The purpose of this course is to nurture a purposeful speaking and listening attitude, a lifelong skill that can also be applied to the new PSLE Oral English Examination.  Pupils will be equipped with the techniques required to speak, discuss and converse confidently and clearly on a range of topics in front of an audience.

An inquisitive culture will be continually fostered in class to expand on ideas and words used to describe personal experiences, thoughts and feelings.  Different types of oral activities are drawn from realistic social contexts and situations likely to be encountered in real life.

Objectives:

  • To inculcate clear and confident communication skills
  • To provide method and practice in pictorial-based discussion and dialogue
  • To provide opportunities for thinking on the feet from visual cues
  • To equip pupils with words appropriate for various contexts to describe experiences they are likely to encounter in their lives
  • To guide pupils on the finer art of making conversation
  • To have practice in opinionated discussions on pertinent issues arising from their surroundings

Public Speaking

(for Upper Primary)

In this public speaking course, pupils will be taught the skills required to communicate effectively and to present ideas coherently and clearly in front of an audience. Different types of speech activities including interviews, reporting, project presenting, speaking impromtu and readers theatre are sampled and given practice.

Group work, discussions and reflection are encouraged.

Objectives:

  • To teach pupils how to speak clearly and confidently
  • To provide practice in pronunciation, stress and intonation
  • To guide pupils on the finer art of interesting presentation
  • To teach pupils the effective use of the microphone

Oral Presentation Skills

(for Upper Primary)

In this oral presentation course, pupils will be taught the skills required to communicate effectively and to present ideas coherently and clearly in front of an audience.  Different types of oral presentation opportunities including interviews, debates, reporting, project presenting and readers theatre are sampled and given practice.

Group work, discussions and reflection are encouraged.

Objectives:

  • To develop coherence and structure in thinking processes
  • To engage an audience with the voice, eye contact etc
  • To internalize structuring salient point of a speech
  • To be critical readers and speakers
  • To have practice in the various types of oral presentation

Spin A Story

(for Primary 1-4)

The power of story to teach language skills is a well-known age-old secret. In this programme, pupils’ language experience will be nourished by a variety of fables and tales which not only carry colourful characters but also meaningful lessons to be learnt.

Pupils will also explore spinning their own stories with the use of props from everyday objects to hand-made puppets. They will also be taught how to use their voice as an instrument of sound effects to spice up a story as well as use musical instruments to highlight a setting or an event in a story.

All in all, they will enjoy a multi-sensorial experience discovering the many layers of story- spinning.

Objectives:

  • To stimulate creative imagination
  • To instill a sensibility for narrative structures and story elements
  • To develop an awareness for story problem, plot and development
  • To nurture public speaking confidence and ability
  • To provide access to story-telling and cultivate readiness to story-writing
  • To develop an appreciation for children literature

ENGLISH – LITERATURE (Oral)

The Story Bank

(for Lower Primary) – an introductory programme to literature

This is a reading for enjoyment programme.  The books include a collection of classics and well-known literature from around the world.  Each piece will be used for shared or guided reading.

Objectives:

  • To read and enjoy classic stories, fables and poems
  • To develop oral language skills- reading expressively- retelling
    – listening and speaking
    – dramatisation
  • To do a simple story review at the end of each lesson

All the activities are derived from the stories so that the children learn about language in the context of good literature.

Fun with Literature

(Middle – Upper Primary)

Objectives:

  • To take a look at Classical Literature
  • To provide opportunities for pupils to respond to Literature and extend their understanding of the world and themselves
  • To enhance their comprehension and understanding of the subject
  • To work in an investigative and meaningful manner
  • To stimulate pupils’ interest through poetry writing, a Readers Theatre play and a short story

Life Stories

(for Middle Primary) – Judy Blume’s Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

Everyone has a growing-up tale or even a unique life story.
Yet, some common experiences feature in most growing up tales,
like dealing with a “pesky” sibling, losing a pet,
managing parental expectations, to name a few.
From the anecdotes of a sweet and sour story,
‘Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing’ by Judy Blume,
pupils will be invited to preview the joys and aches of growing up.
Through literary appreciation and activities targeted
to encourage personal expression and reflection,
pupils will be motivated to read close-to-life experiences
as well as be better positioned to handle experiences
that are often encountered in growing up.

Objectives:

  • To appreciate the process of fiction-writing
  • To spur a life-long love and interest for reading
  • To read and relate to subject matter
  • To nurture a discernment for effective and vivid use of language
  • To develop personal opinion, feelings and points of view about a text
  • To create opportunities for literary responses through hands-on and interactive activities

Lite Bites

(for Upper Primary) – Ronald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate factory

Literature Appreciation
Featuring a delightful, activity-filled 4- course Menu
For the savouring of drama, poetry and prose
Wrapped in a deliciously yummy chocolate novel

How did the famous children story author, Roald Dahl, become a professional writer?
How was the story of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory birthed?
Discover the secrets and tips of Roald Dahl’s writing. Join the adventurous journey of
Charlie through the mysterious and wacky Chocolate Factory!

Objectives:

  • To appreciate the process of fiction-writing
  • To spur a life-long love and interest for reading
  • To be exposed to different genres of literature
  • To nurture a discernment for effective use of literary devices
  • To communicate personal opinion, feelings and points of view about a text
  • To create opportunities for literary responses through hands-on and
  • interactive activities

Spy Works

(for Upper Primary) – Louise FitzHugh’s Harriet the Spy

Description:

A literary appreciation training programme targeted to improve language sensibilities, expand imaginative boundaries and help spy novices acquire higher expressive capabilities.

Manual:

Features written excerpts from Louise FitzHugh’s Award-winning literary classic, Harriet the Spy.

Objectives:

  • To develop observation skills necessary for improving one’s attention to detail
  • To train sequential thinking skills required in narrative structures and report writing
  • To provide contexts for imaginative language output
  • To increase motivation for reading
  • To explore techniques for more effective expression

Activities:

Include understudy of famous spies, writing secret messages, coding and decoding texts, application of disguise techniques, character profiling, crime scene analysis, spy gadget design and story workouts.

Narnian Adventure

(for Upper Primary)

An activity-filled literary appreciation programme based
on the second of C.S. Lewis’ literary classic volumes,
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
Participants shall embark on a literary journey
that will take them to places out of this world.
They will also encounter different types of intellectual
problem-solving challenges which they must
creatively solve with fellow adventurers.

Objectives:

  • To sharpen in-depth reading skills
  • To cultivate a discernment for fine literature
  • To acquire description techniques of character, object and setting
  • To inspire imaginative thinking and expression
  • To develop an appetite and stamina for higher-order problem-solving
  • To provide opportunities for collaborative and constructive team work
  • To nurture a life-long love for literary appreciation and reading

ENGLISH – WRITING

Creative Writing

(Primary 1-3)

The purpose of this course is to stimulate the pupil’s enthusiasm for creative writing and inculcate a love of language and writing.

Pupils will be involved with the text on a personal level through mime and drama.  The creative writing in each lesson will consolidate the activities done.

The Literature texts are chosen with care to cater to the different levels of ability and to motivate the pupils to write freely.

Weaker pupils will be given more work on basic sentence structures, and on improving vocabulary.

Objectives:

  • To develop creative and critical thinking skills
  • To stimulate pupils’ imagination and fantasy using drama, videos, etc.
  • To learn the features and purpose of different text types
  • To help pupils develop their organizational skills e.g. sequencing and paragraphing
  • To stimulate pupils’ enthusiasm for writing

Write Away

(Primary 2)

Do your pupils’ writing pieces lack originality or imagination?

This programme shall help pupils explore with variety in writing. For every lesson, enjoyable tune-in activities will precede the actual writing activity to spur creativity and imagination.

Attractive and visual, many of the writing outcomes are intended for display in the classroom to provide for an environment that is stimulating for budding writers.

Able writers will also be given a platform to showcase their works through drama and recitation.

Objectives:

  • To motivate pupils to write with purpose
  • To stimulate imaginative and creative writing
  • To help pupils explore and develop features and structures of different text types
  • To nurture craftsmanship in story elements of character, plot and setting
  • To help pupils acquire confidence in writing through constructive and encouraging feedback

Write Well

(Primary 4)

This course is designed to stimulate imaginative and expressive storytelling in print.  The programme will cover aspects of story planning, narrative structures and the art of achieving an individualistic voice in writing. The activities planned are highly interactive and encourage pupils to draw from their personal experiences as well as refresh their perspectives of day-to-day living into something unique and extraordinary.

Objectives:

  • To witness and sample the impact of words
  • To internalise the different considerations of story-writing
  • To create developed and convincing stories
  • To be critical writers and readers
  • To master mind-mapping as a planning tool
  • To develop confident and competent writers who enjoy writing

Write Well

(Primary 5)

Objectives:

  • To understand and include story elements
  • Character, setting, mood and plot
  • To use a story structure
    -Introduction, rising action, climax, conclusion
  • To realize that good writing development comes with planning and drafting
    -Using a story web
  • To apply skills of focus and elaboration
    -Using descriptive words and phrases, similes and metaphors
  • To use effective techniques for story writing
    -Story beginnings and endings
  • To develop ideas for writing through brainstorming activities

Write Well

(Primary 6)

Objectives:

  • To build excitement and suspense in the writing content
  • To explore character development
  • To realize that setting is an important story element
  • To realize that a good story entails conflict, complication and a resolution
  • To use literary elements in writing, and with discretion and use sensory-descriptive writing (with vivid verbs and interesting adjectives)
  • To write ‘showing’, not ‘telling’ sentences
  • To use mind-mapping as a planning tool
  • To develop ideas for writing by studying various authors’ literature, providing exposure to good models of writing for pupils to emulate

Star Writer

(Primary 5 & 6) PSLE FOCUSED!

This programme will prepare pupils for the PSLE Continuous Writing component.
It will guide pupils on the expectations at the PSLE level and what a good essay entails.
P6 pupils will be taught a variety of skills and strategies such as how to develop a writing curve and how to create a mind map during the exam to enable them to effectively tackle the writing activity.
Issues of irrelevance will also be covered so as to provide pupils with examples of what makes essays go out of point.

Objectives:

  • To analyse the PSLE continuous writing topics over the last 6 years
  • To uncover various themes and topics that are possible exam questions
  • To be made aware of the PSLE marking key and features of writing that make a good essay
  • To make use of the writing curve to develop conflict, complication and resolution
  • To use brainstorming as a strategy for development of ideas
  • To create a mind map in order to categorise and use suitable and effective vocabulary
  • To consciously use literary elements to create effective stories
  • To be aware of the dos and don’ts of effective writing – irrelevant points, lack of connection with earlier sections and impossible scenarios

ENGLISH – LITERATURE (Writing)

Spy Journal

(for middle and upper primary) (Louise FitzHugh’s Harriet the Spy)

Description:
Writing-cum-Literary appreciation training programme targeted to improve writing sensibilities, expand imaginative boundaries and acquire higher expressive capabilities. Like the main character in the story, students are encouraged to acquire the habit of keeping a journal.

Manual:
Features written excerpts from Louise FitzHugh’s Award-winning literary classic, Harriet the Spy.

Objectives:

  • To develop detailed observation skills required in descriptive writing
  • To train sequential thinking skills required in narrative structures and report writing
  • To provide contexts for imaginative expression
  • To increase motivation for reading
  • To assimilate exemplary writing techniques

Activities:
Include understudy of famous spies, writing secret messages, coding and decoding texts, application of disguise techniques, character profiling, crime scene analysis, spy gadget design and story workouts. Students will also be exposed to report writing.

Lite Bites – Writer’s Menu

(for middle and upper primary)
(Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)

Literature Appreciation-cum-Writing Programme
Featuring a delightful, activity-filled 5- course Menu
For the savouring of Roald Dahl’s famous “Chocolate” novel
Complemented by light after-meal story writing workouts

How did the famous children story author, Roald Dahl, become a professional writer?
How was the story of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory birthed?
Discover the secrets and tips of Roald Dahl’s writing. Join the adventurous journey of
Charlie through the mysterious and wacky Chocolate Factory!

Objectives:

  • To appreciate the process of fiction-writing
  • To spur a life-long love and interest for reading
  • To assimilate effective writing techniques
  • To communicate personal opinion, feelings and points of view about a text
  • To create opportunities for literary responses through hands-on and interactive activities
  • To provide meaningful and creative contexts for flexing writing skills

Writers’ Journey

(for upper primary) (C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia)

A literary appreciation-cum-writing programme based on the
second of C.S. Lewis’ literary classic volumes, The Lion,
the Witch and the Wardrobe. This programme is not meant for
the faint-hearted as it is developed to challenge clichéd
writers and energise staid writing contexts. Adventurers
taking up this writing and literary challenge will dive
into excellent writing samples from the novel and uncover
the marks of unique and memorable writing.
Be prepared to be pushed away from mediocre to the
frontiers of remarkable prose.

Objectives:

  • To cultivate in-depth reading skills
  • To discern the effective use of imagery in writing
  • To elaborate descriptions of character, object and setting
  • To inspire imaginative thinking and expression
  • To conceive believable yet unusual story plots
  • To nurture a life-long love for literary appreciation and writing

Readers’ Secret

(for middle & upper primary) (Louise FitzHugh’s Harriet the Spy)

Description:
A literary appreciation training programme targeted to improve language sensibilities, expand imaginative boundaries and help spy novices acquire higher expressive capabilities.

Manual:
Features written excerpts from Louise FitzHugh’s Award-winning literary classic, Harriet the Spy.

Objectives:

  • To heighten the reading experience by learning the skills of predicting, and inferring
  • To deepen the understanding of the text by drawing parallels with personal experiences
  • To infer character traits and make personal judgements about characters
  • To understand and apply literary tools of symbolism

Activities:
Include understudy of famous spies, writing secret messages, coding and decoding texts, application of disguise techniques, character profiling, crime scene analysis, spy gadget design and story workouts.

Readers’ Gourmet

(for upper primary) (Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)

Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory counts as a literary masterpiece. Although it is written primarily for children, it is a text rich in imagery and requires adult-led guidance in order to be fully appreciated. Reader’s Gourmet aims to equip students with the necessary reading skills needed for active reading: prediction, reading for meaning and inferring. Students will play an active role in discovering the factory along with the 5 children in the book. From the outside, Wonka’s Factory looks much like any other factory.
But inside, it is a fantasy realm that guarantees to tickle any reader’s imagination.

Objectives:

  • To heighten the reading experience by learning the skills of predicting, and inferring
  • To deepen the understanding of the text by drawing parallels with personal experiences
  • To infer character traits and make personal judgements about characters
  • To understand and apply literary tools of symbolism

Readers’ Odyssey

(for upper primary) (A literary journey into the World of Narnia)

Students will enjoy a journey into the make believe as they read this classic book,  The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.  Rich in symbolic references, it is a literary masterpiece that requires much guidance in order to be fully appreciated.  Hence, there is a dominance of directed reading teaching activities.  Students must be taught how to read a novel.  For many, it does not come naturally.

Objectives:

  • To heighten the reading experience by learning the skills of predicting, and inferring
  • To deepen the understanding of the text by drawing parallels with personal experiences
  • To infer character traits and make personal judgements about characters.
  • To understand and apply literary tools of symbolism

Active Comprehension

(for primary 1-6)
(reading comprehension with open-ended questions)

Objectives:

  • To be able to translate, interpret and extrapolate knowledge
  • To enable pupils to read with a deeper understanding
  • To explore higher level thinking
  • To learn how to paraphrase answers succinctly
  • To provide practice in the reading and comprehension of different text types

Poetry Workshop

(for middle and upper primary)

Objectives:

  • To discover, understand and appreciate the different poetry forms and styles
  • To work co-operatively on different poetry tasks
  • To be aware of the meaning in poetry
  • To develop knowledge and skill in writing poetry
  • To be able to reflect on personal learning and identify personal preferences in poetry

Close With A Difference

(for primary 3-6)  (cloze passage techniques)

Cloze passages are effective tools for self-evaluation of the pupil’s understanding of a comprehension text as well as of their correct grammar usage.  The most effective process of developing a strong sense of correctness in applying the English language in cloze passages is through lots of practice.  BUT with a difference – practice through fun activities and interesting topics which are so stimulating that pupils will readily practise, practise and practise.

This dedicated programme on grammar and comprehension cloze exercises is intended to achieve the following objectives:

  • For pupils to apply their knowledge of proper grammatical structures in grammar and cloze passages
  • For pupils to apply their general understanding of the English language in comprehension cloze passages
  • To provide lots of practice to develop skills in completing cloze passages
  • For pupils to be provoked into reading through interesting thematic passages found in the various text types

ENGLISH – Writing

Close With A Difference

(for primary 3-6)  (cloze passage techniques)

Cloze passages are effective tools for self-evaluation of the pupil’s understanding of a comprehension text as well as of their correct grammar usage.  The most effective process of developing a strong sense of correctness in applying the English language in cloze passages is through lots of practice.  BUT with a difference – practice through fun activities and interesting topics which are so stimulating that pupils will readily practise, practise and practise.

This dedicated programme on grammar and comprehension cloze exercises is intended to achieve the following objectives:

  • For pupils to apply their knowledge of proper grammatical structures in grammar and cloze passages
  • For pupils to apply their general understanding of the English language in comprehension cloze passages
  • To provide lots of practice to develop skills in completing cloze passages
  • For pupils to be provoked into reading through interesting thematic passages found in the various text types

G.V. Express

(for Primary 4 – 5)
(a grammar and vocabulary enrichment programme)

How many ways are there to describe a person, a thing, a group of things, an event, a day, a movement or even a speech?  Using a hands-on and multi-sensory approach, pupils are taken through diverse activities and workouts to flex their vocabulary muscles.

Is a sentence grammatically correct?  Using an investigative, ‘project and presentation’ approach, this programme also packs enjoyable and thought-provoking activities aimed at applying the rules of English grammar.  By experiencing the use of grammar in context, pupils will remember the rules better and with a clearer understanding.

Objectives:

  • To use the rules of language robustly with a clear understanding
  • To express and vary meaning through choice and use of words
  • To correct commonly made errors in language use
  • To practise communicating grammatically and expressively
  • To nurture analytic reading skills for further improvement

ENGLISH – RECOVERY

Reading Lab

(for Primary 1 – 6)
(pupils who cannot understand what they read)

This is a reading recovery programme for reluctant and struggling readers. It is designed to provide pupils with enjoyable practice in developing reading skills. The practice selections include short stories and articles that pupils enjoy reading. Progressive sequenced exercises are included in each lesson.

Target group: Pupils who score 55 marks and below in their semestral assessment.

Objectives:

  • To recognise visual patterns when reading – cluster of words, syllables, blends
  • To build confidence in reading with understanding
  • To develop vocabulary, comprehension, and grammar skills
  • To reinforce sentence construction skills
  • To develop the habit of independent work, and build confidence

Grammer Clinic

(for Primary 3-4 weak students)

This programme aims to instill in pupils the importance of grammar and its proper use in order to communicate accurately.  It has been designed for academically weak students.

Learning in Grammar Clinic is made interesting by the following approaches:

  • Lots of varied exercises which are relevant and related to everyday living
  • Carefully graded exercises in each session.
  • Fun activities which reinforce the use of grammatical structures

Each session begins with a short language game or activity that will allow pupils to appreciate the importance of the correct use of grammar.  Each lesson focuses on one specific grammar concept.  The principle of inductive learning is applied as pupils go through many varied exercises (speaking activities and written exercises) which deepen the pupil’s understanding of grammar.

Better English

(for P3-4, P5-6 Foundation PSLE FOCUSED)

Better English is a recovery English programme designed to help the struggling student. Lesson outcomes follow the MOE syllabus so that students may be better equipped to handle the exam.

All aspects of the English Language usage are covered, from oral and aural to reading and writing with classroom activities designed for student production of authentic language. Language aspects learnt will be practical versus theoretical with students engaged in hands-on, authentic tasks.

Exam techniques will be stressed during the course. Students will be given ample practice in writing and reading of various text genres. They will be familiarised with techniques on approaching exam tasks such as picture description techniques for the oral examination to elaboration and organising skills for the writing component.

Objectives:

  • To help increase pupils’ vocabulary
  • To equip students with exam skills to better handle exam tasks
  • To enable students to practice writing tasks of various genres
  • To instill the importance of grammar and its proper use
  • To understand the requirements of questions in order to answer
  • To provide practice in the reading and comprehension of various texts

Oral Bridging

(for primary 1 – 6 International students)

The purpose of this course is to nurture a purposeful speaking and listening attitude, a lifelong skill that can also be applied to the foreign pupils’ daily academic needs and eventually prepare them for the PSLE Oral English Examination.  Pupils will be equipped with the techniques required to speak, discuss and converse confidently and clearly on a range of topics.

An inquisitive culture will be continually fostered in class to expand on ideas and words used to describe their day to day experiences especially in school. Different types of oral activities are drawn from realistic social contexts and situations likely to be encountered in real life.

Objectives:

  • To expand on their vocabulary
  • To inculcate clear and confident communication skills
  • To provide method and practice in pictorial-based discussion and dialogue
  • To equip pupils with words appropriate for various contexts to describe experiences they are likely to encounter in their lives
  • To guide pupils on the finer art of making conversation
  • To have practice discussing issues arising from their surroundings

Math

Standard

(for Primary 1 – 6)

Foundation

(for Primary 5 – 6)

Broad Programme Outline

We aim to cultivate each child to become a confident student and strive for excellence. Pupils in primary level education should learn how to be a self-directed learner who questions, reflects on known success criteria (which we will teach), self-corrects, perseveres and takes responsibility for his own learning. By thinking more independently the pupil exercises initiative and creativity in both the oral and writing components of the latest format of the ever-changing PSLE requirements by MOE. (we constantly update our curriculum when MOE changes their requirements/exam components)

This programme will impart the required skills of Primary School Math. It provides pupils the opportunity to practice and apply the skills learnt throughout the programme.  Pupils will be taught strategies to remember in order to achieve excellence. Varied meaningful learning activities will be carried out to stimulate pupils’ imagination, creativity, while building skills and confidence for both oral and writing.

Basic pre-numeracy  skills  such  as  matching,  sorting  and comparing  are  necessary  to provide  a  good  grounding  for  students  to  begin learning at P1. The P1-4 syllabus is common to all students. The P5-6 Standard Math syllabus continues the development of the P1-4 syllabus whereas the P5-6 Foundation Mathematics syllabus re-visits some of the important concepts and skills in the P1-4 syllabus that pupils may be weaker at. The new concepts and skills introduced in Foundation Math is a subset of the Standard Math syllabus. In our curriculum, the SOW of both Standard and Foundation look similar, the lesson plans are differentiated for their learning abilities, in line with MOE.

Methodology:
Pupils will be requested to do practices frequently. Math is a ‘doing’ subject.
The learning cycle is:

Teach -> Do/Practise -> Feedback/Review -> Do/Practise -> Mastery.

This is the learning cycle, with a built-in feedback loop.

At the mid and end of the year, pupils will be assessed accordingly to quantify their progress made in each programme. Teachers will also give comments to qualify their assessment of the students’ progress. Seeing their own improvement will motivate them to strive for the progress even further.

Online learning aids like videos, animation, songs and online games will also be used to engage the children. These help to retain their attention span. They are better engaged in class and they remember the math concepts longer.

With constant deliberate guided application and teacher’s reviews on where to improve, they will learn, apply and master their way to academic math excellence.

LEARNING OUTCOME

  • To believe about math and its usefulness
  • To effectively engage pupils through a myriad of meaningful learning activities and increase their attention span
  • To develop and interest and enjoy learning mathematics
  • To learn the most efficient methods so as to grow confident in using math
  • To develop perseverance in solving a problem, be it in math or life
  • To develop thinking, reasoning, communication, application and metacognitive skills through a mathematical approach to problem-solving
  • To enhance conceptual understanding through the use of Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract approach and various math tools including online and ICT tools
  • To apply concepts and skills learnt in real-world context
  • To practise and apply math skills to achieve mastery
  • To help pupils acquire positive attitudes to math through constructive and encouraging feedback, to motivate them to be resilient in their studies
  • To assess pupils in their progress through summative assessments (tests) and formative assessments (feedback) and by providing quantitative and qualitative outcomes with rubrics.
  • To use feedback/reviews from assessments to improve learning
  • To solve novel problems using models and a repertoire of heuristics
  • To stretch and challenge higher ability pupils while catering to the LA and HA.
  • To be aware of the latest format of PSLE / SEAB’s exam requirements and marking schemes, thereby developing self-awareness on what they are being assessed on.
  • To create a conducive learning environment where they experience the joy of learning and enjoy their academic journeys with us
  • To inculcate positive values at appropriate teachable moments
  • To appreciate the usefulness of math and be effective in using math to overcome the various requirements in school and in life.

Entrepreneurship

Bizworld Entreneurship Programme

(for Primary 6 to Secondary 4) 

BizWorld is a real world simulation in which students play the roles of Presidents and Vice Presidents of budding manufacturing companies. Hands-on activities lead students through the steps of starting and running a business as they learn firsthand the skills they will need to succeed in future job market.

Students apply for jobs, form their companies and secure financing. They then design, manufacture, market and sell their *products. BizWorld is an eight-hour programme broken into four, two-hour sessions, term as ‘Design Day’, ‘Manufacturing Day’, ‘Marketing Day’ and ‘Finance Day’. BizWorld is taught in schools, community groups and after-school programs.

Background

BizWorld was designed and created by U.S. Silicon Valley venture capitalist Tim Draper, founder and managing director of global venture-capital firm, Draper Fisher Jurvetson ePlanet Ventures (http://www.dfjeplanet.com).  Tim developed the BizWorld concept in 1992 to teach business and entrepreneurship to his daughter’s third grade class. With its huge success, Tim than founded “The BizWorld Foundation” (http://www.bizworld.org). To date in US, about 65,000 students have gone through this programme.

The BizWorld programme was introduced into Singapore by BizWorld Singapore Ltd, a non-profit organization founded by Singapore well known investment banker Dr Finian Tan and venture capitalists Peter Tan and Jixun Foo.  With support from a government statutory board and key sponsorship from Draper Fisher Jurvetson ePlanet Partners, BizWorld Singapore Ltd started the programme in March 2002.  Currently in Singapore, more than 25 schools has gone through the programme.

 2 days ( 4  hrs per day )
Minimum of 36 pupils per group.

Life / Personal Skills

Social Graces and Etiquette

(for middle and upper primary)

This course teaches acceptable social behaviour within the school as well as in public. Through the right understanding of social graces and etiquette, the pupils will develop skills that will be useful in all levels of social interaction. This in turn will produce opportunities for graciousness to be demonstrated in family and society.

This is a hands-on programme with interactive group activities and role-plays, conducted throughout in small group dynamics.

A fashion show can be incorporated in one of the sessions.

Objectives:

  • Understand what is image and know how to project the right one
  • Understand the interplay of character and manners in social settings
  • Differentiate between good and bad manners
  • Know effective and articulate ways of interpersonal communication
  • Be aware of proper decorum in the school, home and public

Leadership Training

(for school leaders)

This course enables potential leaders to understand the whole implication of being in leadership i.e. what are the preparations, expectations, sacrifices, labour and privileges of taking on leadership positions. The student exposed to this training will examine his/her values and make intentional choices to align his/her priorities to pay that price required to be in that position.

There will be interactive group activities and role-plays, conducted throughout in small group dynamics.

Objectives:

  • To make preparation for leadership
  • To groom a leader
  • To understand the importance of effective communication
  • To excel in the art of presenting to audiences
  • To manage time, and decision making process

Conflict Management

(for student leaders)

This programme is designed to teach student leaders cooperative social skills that will benefit them in classroom and playground situations.  Role plays in hypothetical situations will be done to provide a rich resource for improving critical thinking skills, and thus increase their abilities to understand and handle their fellow mates.

Objectives:

  • To develop healthy self-esteem and confidence
  • To increase pupils’ social awareness
  • To help pupils acquire communication skills
  • To provide practice in using techniques for conflict resolution
  • To improve pupils’ leadership skills

Critical Thinking and Debating

(for upper primary)

This programme aims to teach pupils how to approach issues with creative and critical thinking.  All activities will involve a range of speaking and listening skills which are necessary for them to interact confidently with other people.  The wide range of fun-filled and challenging activities will empower pupils with the ability to reason, make informed judgments and to evaluate information.

Objectives:

  • To develop a thinking culture – flexible, logical and adventurous
  • To be able to ‘think on your feet’
  • To influence others’ ideas and opinions through debates
  • To be coherent with / without preparation
  • To speak with confidence and with authority

Growing Up Right!

(for Primary 1 –  6)  (a character building programme)

A Character Building Programme for ages 6-12.
A wise saying goes, “Train up a child in the way that
he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it”.
While the growing-up process of a child
takes more than the span of a few sessions,
this programme purposes to set right and affirm
certain core values that will help a child to grow up right.
Through the analogy of a fruitful tree, meaningful activities,
stirring movie clips, thought-provoking games and collaborative
problem-solving processes, pupils will be equipped with a greater awareness
and conviction to internalise values like truthfulness, thankfulness and selflessness.

Objectives:

  • To set and affirm right values for life-long character development
  • To nurture a self-regulating moral consciousness in pupils for day-to-day
  • decision-making
  • To correct wrong attitudes
  • To enable pupils to think for others
  • To provide opportunities for application of learnt values
  • To appreciate the fruit of gracious living

Character Building

(for upper primary)

This programme offers a connection between character development and good manners.  Students will learn strategies, and be encouraged to practice, respect and good manners through motivating activities, games and role-plays.

Objectives:

  • To develop a strong, positive character
  • To be aware of the importance of manners, respect and courtesy
  • To learn social skills that will help to get along with schoolmates
  • To recognize and choose appropriate manners needed in school and social situations
  • To increase self esteem and self confidence
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testimonials

The teachers were very caring and nice and the duration was very reasonable. Activities were fun and exciting.

P5 Ray Shawn Tian, Edgefield Primary, Write Well P5 programme

I learnt many many things from Learning Wings’ Creative Writing. Ms Betty Yip is very kind to me.

P3 Student, Edgefield Primary, Creative Writing P3 programme

I enjoyed creative writing lesson and looking forward for more lessons.

P3 Student, Edgefield Primary, Creative Writing P3 programme

The duration was good and the worksheets were very helpful.

P6 Student, Parkview Primary , Star Writer P6 programme

Mdm Mara Lim was kind and helpful. She gave relevant examples to help improve our composition.

P5 Andrew Chew Wen Jing, Parkview Primary , Star Writer P5 programme

Mrs Annette Melson is a great teacher! Her lessons were terrific!

P5 Najirah Bte Noor Ariffin, Parkview Primary , Star Writer P5 programme

I liked this course as I’ve learnt good phrases to use and also learnt from my mistakes

P6 Leong Hanson Yumin Primary, Star Writer P6 programme

I feel that the worksheet gaven out was useful.

P6 Student, Edgefield Primary, Star Writer P6 programme

I enjoyed listening to the stories and drama lessons..

P1 Student, Elias Park Primary, Speech and Drama P1 programme

I learnt to speak properly. I like Mrs Merle Shepherdson because she is kind.

P1 Student, Elias Park Primary, Speech and Drama P2 programme

I like the drama games and the drama plays.

P1 Student, Kheng Cheng School, Speech and Drama P1 programme

I like the course very much and would like to attend another course like this.

P1 Murphy Cheng Kai Jie, Kheng Cheng School, Speech and Drama P1 programme

My oral skills have improved after attending this programme. I can now speak with confidence.

P2 Student, Canossa Convert Primary, Junior Speakers’ Workshop

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