Welcome to our Coral Primary School Blog. In keeping with the Digital Age, we decided to opt for a blog to update you on happenings in the school instead of continuing the publication of Coralite - a hardcopy newsletter, published twice a year. A blog has the advantages of providing the most up-to-date information as well as ready accessibility. We hope you will enjoy reading the school blog.
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Sports Leaders Camp 2007
Sunday, March 18, 2007
During the March holidays, a group of students from the respective Sports CCAs attended the first ever Sports Leaders Camp. The aim of this camp is to train our young Coralites in organizing sport or recreation for the other Coralites and help to develop vital skills such as managing oneself and others, teamwork and communication.
Mr Shafii kicked off the camp with an introduction to Sports Leaders Awards.
Students from different CCAs then brainstormed on what a successful team is all about.
After brainstorming, we went for a 'Gallery Walk' whereby each group took turns to present their ideas and thoughts.
Next, was the teambuilding game. They had to stand on the a groundsheet and flipped it to the other side while still standing on the groundsheet.
From that activity, they had learnt that a successful team is not a team that wins the most goals or scores the most points but a successful team is a team that is able to work together in harmony.
On the 2nd session of the camp, the students learnt the different types of tournaments and factors to consider in organizing a tournament.
They then got together and planned a mock floorball tournament.
Its practical time!
Mr Shafii briefed the students on how to conduct a tournament briefing as well as the game's rules and regulations.
Khairy of 5/4: I love this game!
Coralites, put your hands together for our pioneer batch Coral Sports Leaders! They will put the skills they have acquired into practice by promoting and organizing sports competition in Term 3 and Term 4 so look out for them!
Mr Razlee uploaded a school entry at 7:04 AM
Chinese New Year Celebration 2007
The reunion breakfast/ lunch started this year’s Chinese New Year celebrations with a rousing bang. Chinese New Year was made even more meaningful with Coralites having reunion breakfast/ lunch with their fellow classmates and teachers.
After which, the pupils were treated to rousing performances by the school's various CCA groups. The wushu display was a definite crowd-pleaser.
Even the God of Fortune paid us a visit amidst the song and dance routines, causing much excitement among the students with his 'golden coins'. However, it was the P4 “Walking Ang Pow” and P6 “God of Fortune” competitions that enthralled the pupils.
The celebrations ended with staff and pupils singing Chinese New Year songs to mark the beginning of a blessed and prosperous new year.
Mr Razlee uploaded a school entry at 7:04 AM
Food From The Heart
In our effort to inculcate a sense of caring and empathy for the needy and less fortunate, the CME department organized for the Primary 3 and Primary 5 pupils to help in the collection of canned food for Singapore Cheshire Home.
It is our hope that through this activity, the pupils will be able to recognize that there are people in our community that face difficulties in their lives and need help and that they can make a contribution to help these people.
Response was overwhelming with over 600 canned food collected. Many P4, P6 pupils and teachers showed their compassion too even though it was not compulsory for them to do so.
Well done, Coralites!
Mr Razlee uploaded a school entry at 7:04 AM
Kampong Glam
As part of our National Education (NE) programme, the school had organised a Kampong Glam Heritage Tour for our P4 pupils on Wednesday, 7 February to help our P4 pupils enrich his/her personal experience. We hope that while enjoying the sights and knowledge of Kampong Glam, our pupils will be motivated to learn more about our forefathers.
Named after the Glam tree which used to grow in the area, Kampong Glam was the historic seat of Malay royalty. Today, the former Istana Kampong Glam (Sultan’s palace) has been converted into a heritage museum, the Malay Heritage Centre, to showcase the rich history and culture of Singapore’s Malay community.
With the exposure to diverse customs, traditions and religions in our country, we hope that our pupils would share a common bond. This will not only contribute to having a sense of pride in the rich diversity of Singapore’s heritage, but also promote racial harmony.
Trained STB facilitators guided the pupils in the tour. Worksheets were provided for them to enhance their learning
Its shopping time!
Facilitator: This is how we wear the 'sarong'.
Below are some of our pupils’ reflections:
“I like the trip and I learnt a lot more about the Malays”. Nabilah P4/2
“During my trip to Kampong Glam, I have learnt a lot more about Malay Heritage. We went to many interesting places like the Sultan Mosque, the Malay Heritage Centre and for the first time I saw a Glam tree”. Tai Huay Yi P4/3
“I hope I can go there again with my family and friends to see the Glam tree, the Mosque and etc”. Hazel Teo Wei Ning P4/3
“We visit Kampong Glam because we want to understand our Malay friends. We also want to learn about the landmark of the Kampong Glam”. Tang Kai Lin P4/5
“The best part was when we played at the open ground near the Sultan Palace. After this Learning Journey to Kampong Glam, I have learned a lot of new things about the Malay culture”. Isaac Loh P4/5
Mr Razlee uploaded a school entry at 7:04 AM
Total Defence Day
The theme for this year was “Confidence, Cohesion and Commitment”. We commemorated this day on the 15 February 2007 to avoid clashes with the Lunar New Year celebration.
As an introduction to the commemoration, video clips were screened clips during morning Tuning-in programme.
A skit titled “Founder’s Day” was performed by D’rama Arts during the weekly assembly period on 9 February 2007.
 
As part of the effort to commemorate this special day, the In-Place Protection and Fire Drill exercises were conducted for the AM and PM session pupils respectively. Every pupil in the morning session was involved in the modified exercise of IPP. Pupils were required to seal a panel of windows, the rear door and improvise a toilet. All pupils including the asthmatics took part with much enthusiasm. During the exercise, the lights and fans were switched on, front doors and most of the windows were left open to allow for ventilation. When the sealing had been completed, the lights and fans were switched off, doors and windows were closed for just one minute to allow pupils to experience what it was like to be in an enclosed area without any ventilation. Pupils were assigned different duties and they also took turns to try out different tasks. The whole exercise lasted for about an hour.
Total Defence related posters were erected at the NE corner. They were up for display for a fortnight (15 to 28 February). To encourage active participation, NE Department had collaborated with the Library to put up quizzes for P3 to P6 pupils. Pupils were encouraged to take part in the quiz through advertisement in the morning announcement put up by the library committee. The answer to the quiz could be found on the posters. Parent-volunteers also chipped in to help in sorting out the winners. Points were awarded to the class in each level with the highest correct entries.
Mr Razlee uploaded a school entry at 7:04 AM
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