Nature Walk – Botanic Garden cum Singapore Quarry

On 23 May 2010, a beautiful Sunday morning, 71 enthusiatics CTSS students and their families gathered at the carpark near the school for our first nature walk of this year.  At 7.45am sharp, two buses brought us to the Singapore Botanical Garden, our first destination. 

 

Our friendly guide, Peter, guided us through a very educational walk.  We were introduced to huge Heritage trees, the ornamental Sealing-wax palm trees, the Torch Ginger which is used as one of the  ingredients in our local dish Rojak,  We walked past Swan Lake filled with water Lilies and learned about many more interesting plants.

At 9.45am, we said goodbye to the Botanic Garden and headed to our next destination, the Dairy Farm Nature Park.
 
Upon arrival to the Dairy Farm Nature Park, we took a 20-minute walk to the Singapore Quarry.  Along the path, Peter pointed out many fruit trees: Durian tree, Jackfruit tree etc.  Peter also showed us herbs that have medicinal properties as well as pointed out some poisonous plants. That was an eye-opener to many of us, because to us, these plants looked just like any other ordinary plants. 

 

Along the way, Peter spotted an Iguana. Everyone quickly took out their cameras to snap photos of it.

 

                
 
When we finally arrived at the Singapore Quarry, we were amazed by its  tranquil setting and scenic view.  This is a wetland which has many water plants and also different species of Dragonfly.  

 

Before we depart Singapore Quarry, our CTSS Parent Support Group Chairman, Josephine Goh, presented Peter with a token of appreciation.  We are grateful to Peter for teaching us on the wide variety of flora and fauna in our Nature Parks!

 

            
 
At 11.45am, we bid farewell to one another. 

 

This is truly a great learning experience for all of us, both students and faimily members.  Most important of all, it is FUN spending time with family and friends.  We certainly look forward to the next nature walk!!
 
Reported by Sew Lian.

CTSS Malay Dance Performance at Dhoby Green Park on 23 May 2010 (Sunday)

Dear all,

This Sunday, the CTSS Malay Dancers will be having another public performance, in town. You are welcome to watch with your family and loved ones. Do support us. Our perfomance is at around 7.45pm… Here is the info:

SINGAPORE DANCE WEEK 2010 ORGANISED BY WORLD DANCE ALLIANCE AND NANYANG ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS

Performance by NUS Ilsa Tari, Atrika Dance Company, Attri Dance Foundation, DIAN Dancers and Clementi Town Secondary School Malay Dance Group. Showcasing an Evening of Malay Dance.

Date: 23rd May 2010 Sunday

Event : SDW 2010 – Malay Dance Showcase

Venue : Dhoby Green Park Amphitheatre (Outside Dhoby Ghaut MRT station)

Time : 7:30 pm to 9:00pm

** No Ticket Charge. Free….

Best Regards

Mdm Lim Jiuan

HOD/CCA & Aesthetics, CTSS

"The courage to teach is the courage to keep one’s heart open in those very moments when the heart is asked to hold more than it is able, so that teacher and students and subject can be woven into the fabric of community that learning, and living, require"

– Parker Palmer, from The Courage to Teach.

National Family Celebrations – Eat with Your Family Day 2010

Dear Parents,

The school will support a nationwide "Eat with Your Family Day" by allowing all staff to leave the school by 5.00pm. Therefore, no activities/programmes will be arranged after 5.00pm on 27 May 2010 (Thursday). Please kindly see the information as below.

Thank you.

Ms Joyce Quek

Administration Manager, CTSS

NATIONAL FAMILY CELEBRATIONS – EAT WITH YOUR FAMILY DAY 2010

1. As part of the National Family Celebrations 2010, Centre for Fathering will be organising a nationwide “Eat with Your Family Day” on Thursday, 27 May 2010. This event is to encourage all Singaporeans to consciously set aside time on that day to be with their families. Done through the simple ritual of having a family meal, we hope the event will serve as a reminder to families to encourage them to eat together regularly.

2. To make this day a success, we hope you can support the initiative by:

a) Setting an example to your staff by leaving your office by 5.00 pm on 27 May to have dinner with your family.

b) Communicating the significance of this special day to your staff by reminding them to do the same.

c) Allowing all staff to leave the school by 5.00 pm that day.

3. Your support in promoting strong families in Singapore and in making Singapore the best place for families would be greated appreciated.

Thank you.

Yours sincerely

Staff Well-Being Unit

for MOE PS21 People & Possibilities Committee

Nature Walk-Botanic Gardens cum Dairy Farm Natue Park and Singapore Quarry

Dear Parents,

CTSS Parent Support Group plans to organize another outdoor activity on 23rd May 2010. This will be the perfect opportunity for both parent and child to spend time in nature. Peter Ng, who has been our friendly guide for most of our outdoor activities to Kent Ridge Park, Hortpark, Admiralty Park and Bukit Timah Hill, will lead us in this nature walk. You will gain great learning experience by his lively explanations.

We will experience Evolution Garden, Rainforest, Palm Valley, Ginger Garden and lakes at the Botanic Gardens. We will also travel to Dairy Farm Nature Park and the Singapore Quarry. You will get to view beautiful scenery, flora, fauna and maybe even experience some surprises! So, please do not miss this opportunity and join us for the fun.

Programme details are as follows:

7.15am. Gather at HDB Block 435 (next to school)

7.30am Depart to Botanic Gardens

9.30am Depart from Botanic Gardens to Dairy Farm and Singapore Quarry

11.30am Dismiss at CTSS

Please fill in your particulars in the reply form (which your child may have received from his/her class parent as shown below) and return it to your child/ward’s class parent by 14th May 2010. A “NIL” reply is appreciated if you can not attend.

As the school is committed to the 3Rs (Reuse, Reduce and Recycle), this would be the last time that parents will receive printed letters from us. For future events, we will inform parents via emails and also post these events on the school website (www.ctss.moe.edu.sg), Parent Support Group Blog (http://ctss-psg.spaces.live.com) and PSG notice board.

This is one of the many activities bring to you by the PSG, please help us to make it a success by joining us. Thank you for your support.

Your partner-in-education

B L Chng (Mr)

Event Organizer

Parent Support Group

NATURE WALK AT BOTANIC GARDENS CUM DAIRY FARM

NATURE PARK AND SINGAPORE QUARRY

REGISTRATION FORM

Date : 23rd May 2010 (Sunday) / 7.15am to 11.30am

Pick-Up Time : 7.15 am to 7.30 am (Bus leaves at 7.30am Sharp)

Meeting Point : HDB Blk 435 (beside school)

Price : $3 (For per child)

$5 (For one Parent)

$7 (For both Parents)

Only accept Cash Payment

Closing Date : 14 May 2010

PSG reserves the right to amend the Nature Walk Route according to weather conditions. Please fill in the particular of your family members who are interested.

S/ No. Name Relationship to the Student of CTSS Class No. Contact No Email Address

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2

3

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5

_______ We will not be able to attend. My child name ______________ of class ______

Signature of Parent / Guardian: Date:

________________________ _________

Payment Received:

Cash : $______________

Received by : Date:

*The school and PSG will not be held responsible for any incidents or accident that may occur.

Seeking Parent Volunteers for Learning Journey in May and July

Dear Parents,

The school National Education Team is looking for 4 to 6 parent volunteers for Learning Journey at Singapore Discovery Centre. The details are as follows. Do let me know if you are able to help soon especially for 20 May.

Thanks.

Regards

Ms Joyce Quek (QUEK_Lih_Chyn@moe.gov.sg)

Administration Manager

Hi Joyce,

Here are the details for parents to note of for the Learning Journey (LJ) visit to Singapore Discovery Centre:

A. International Friendship Day Commemoration Visit

Venue: Singapore Discovery Centre

Date: 20th May 2010 (Thursday)

Time and place of assemly: 1.35 pm at School Foyer

Time and place of dispersal: 6 pm at School Foyer

Things to bring: Water, cap, camera (optional)

Things to do when helping out:

1. Ensuring safety of students.

2. Ensuring students are behaving themselves.

3. Ensuring students are on task.

B. Racial Harmony Day Commemoration Visit

Venue: Singapore Discovery Centre

Date: 20th July 2010 (Thursday)

Time and place of assemly: 1.35 pm at School Foyer

Time and place of dispersal: 6 pm at School Foyer

Things to bring: Water, cap, camera (optional)

Things to do when helping out:

1. Ensuring safety of students.

2. Ensuring students are behaving themselves.

3. Ensuring students are on task.

Thanks for your help. The number of parents needed is 4-6 parents per visit.

Best Regards,

NE Team