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NEWSLETTER . Compassvale Secondary School . Semester 2 | 2012

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Page 62012 Cross-Country Run

Page 7Twinning Programme – Trip to Suzhou, China

12th Anniversary and Awards Day

Page 22012 N3 Cluster Oratorical Competition

By Caleb Tan of Sec 2F, Student Editor

On 27 April, members of our School Advisory

board, school leaders, teachers, parents, students and guests alike witnessed the celebration of our school’s 12th Anniversary and Awards ceremony. As in the past, it was a day when students who performed well in the last academic year were recognised. Staff and students with notable contributions were also affirmed.

An important segment of this year’s Awards ceremony was the presentation of the Lee Kang Hwa Moral Awards. These awards acknowledge students for exemplary moral character during their time in school.

The highlight of the concert segment was a heartwarming tribute item by our ex-students Joyce Ang and Kok Hui Yuan. Performing their rendition of the meaningful song You Raise Me Up with the support of the band and choir, they paid tribute to the school and their teachers. It was a great way to close the evening indeed. Happy 12th Anniversary, CVSS!

A notable segment of this year’s Awards ceremony was the presentation of the Lee Kang Hwa Moral Awards. These awards acknowledge students for exemplary moral character during their time in school.

Former students Kok Hui Yuan and Joyce Ang collaborate with the school band and choir to present a moving tribute item for the school

Congratulations to our Lee Kang Hwa Moral Awards recipients – (from left) Wilbur Lim Yong Wei from Sec 4H, Chia Yi Mian and Odessa Ling Jia Ying, both from Sec 4I, Kelly Chak Mun Yi from Sec 2A, Nur Ellyana Bte Roslan from Sec 2G and Tan Wei Zhong Caleb from Sec 2F

Kok Hui Yuan of Sec 4I (2011) receives Outstanding Northstar of the Year Award 2011 from GOH Mr Vincent Ong, our SAC Vice-Chairman. He is one of two students from his cohort who achieved 8 distinctions for the 2011 GCE ‘O’ Levels

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Welcome to CVSSMr Au Yong

Christabel Theodora Francis and Vinesa Jayaselan of Sec 2G, Student Editors

On 7 May 2012, CVSS welcomed our new Vice-Principal (EO), Mr Au Yong Po Lung, who has a wealth of experience in teaching and policy planning work.

Having served in the education sector for about two decades, Mr Au Yong possesses an insightful philosophy of education. Confident that CVSS can become ‘A Star in the North of Singapore ‘, Mr Au Yong expressed praise for the fact that our school cherishes close partnerships with various stakeholders, including parents and social service organisations, and believes that such strong partnerships would greatly contribute towards the realisation of our school’s vision and goals for the future.He also spoke about the qualities that a model student should possess. “Our school values of Graciousness, Empathy, Resilience, Respect and Integrity should be instilled in every student, such that students demonstrate them not just in thought, but also in word and deed,” quipped Mr Au Yong warmly.When asked about particular advice he would offer to North Stars, Mr Au Yong encouraged them to take full advantage of learning opportunities, seizing appropriate ‘teachable moments’ to maximise their capacities for learning.

Student Achievements: IP Departments

13th Elementz Science Research Conference and ExhibitionTwo teams of North Stars had made us proud by clinching the Silver and Bronze award for their Research projects at the 13th Elementz Science Research Conference and Exhibition.Held annually, the conference accords recognition to Upper Secondary and Junior College students who have conducted scientific research and provides them an opportunity to showcase their findings.

2012 YMCA PESA By Ms Tham Jia Xin, teacher-trainer for PESA 2012

Representing our school for the first time at the prestigious YMCA Plain English Speaking Competition (PESA) this year was Christabel Theodora Francis of Sec 2G. With her oratorical abilities, she managed to advance to the Semi-Finals round in July 2012, much to the delight of her teacher-trainers. Even though she did not qualify for the Finals, she is still in the running for placement on the PESA Honours Roll. The school is proud of her performance and eagerly anticipates the final results which will be released later in the year.

North Stars score at 2012 Tourism Innovation Competition Six Secondary Three Geography students took part in the Tourism Innovation Competition, organised by the Temasek Polytechnic School of Business between 15 – 22 June. Contestants were tasked to propose improvements to parts of Sentosa, in order to make its attractions more accessible for people with special needs.After an intensive week of workshops and preparation, our teams produced concept proposals for Sentosa Boardwalk and Palawan Beach that impressed the judges. From among 50 schools, CVSS teams Innovators, Inc. (Debbie Koh of 3G, Ryan Tan and Kwong Chiew Xuan of 3I) and Dreamers, Inc. (Lim Hwee Zhian, Chee Kay Yee and Chia Pei Ting of 3I) were placed in the 4th-10th position and 11th-20th position respectively. Each received medals and cash for their achievements.Well done, teams!

From left to right: The team comprising Tia Zhuo Han, Tan Jun Xiang Gordon, Woon Lin Yi, Tang Ling Tze clinch the Silver Award. Project title: ‘Investigation on generation of useful electrical energy from the heat produced by the car engine’

Dreamers, Inc being interviewed by the media team for their appealing concept design

Innovators, Inc beaming proudly with their concept design for Sentosa Boardwalk

From left to right: Sylvia Phua Yi Hui, Lee Wei Hao, Chia Pei Ting, Lee Qian Ping, Cruz Carlo Emmanuel Gonzal make up the team that won the Bronze Award. Project title: ‘An investigation on the use of different essential oils on the effectiveness of organic ant repellents’

Christabel Theodora Francis of Sec 2G impresses the judges with a riveting prepared speech entitled ‘What’s the Good of Complaining’ at the Semi-Finals of PESA 2012

On the whole, Mr Au Yong has favourable impressions of Compassvale Secondary School, and is thankful for the warmth displayed by staff and the positive learning attitudes of students in his time here thus far. We wish him a pleasant and fruitful journey ahead in CVSS.Welcome to CVSS, Mr Au Yong!

Our judges hard at work - Mr Richard Chia (Vice-Principal, Serangoon Secondary), Mr Philip Anthony McConnell (Master Teacher, ELIS) and Mrs Irene Goh (Vice-Principal, Compassvale Primary)

Mr McConnell is gracing our event for the first time

The event ends on a high note as Mdm Ong, teachers and contestants gather for a final group shot

2012 N3 Cluster Oratorical Competition By Iskandar Zulkarnaien of Sec 3H, Student Editor

The annual N3 Cluster Oratorical Competition was held on 22 May 2012. The competition aimed to develop a good command of

the English Language, as well as sharpen public speaking skills in Primary and Secondary students. Representatives from 13 participating schools in the N3 cluster competed in three main categories - Poetry Recital, Public Speaking and Storytelling. All entries presented this year were centred on the themes of Modern Inventions, Home and Sports.

Our North Stars also did us proud with the following achievements:

Category and Prize ParticipantsPublic Speaking - 3rd place Ryan Soh of 1EPoetry Recital – 2nd place Law Jun Hao of 1E and

Nina Chan of 1F

Overall, the judges commented that this year’s participants were very creative and confident. Our school is proud to have the opportunity be the host of this cluster event once more.

Mr Au Yong enjoys interacting with our students to find out about their progress and well-being.

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Student Achievements: CCAGlad tidings from our CVSS Uniformed Groups

11th Elementz Science Project Competition and Exhibition Results The 11th Annual Elementz Science Project Competition was held at AndersonSecondary School on 16 July. It was a platform which aimed to hone students’ research skills and work collaboratively on their science projects.CVSS fielded a total of 3 teams comprising 14 students along with 3 teacher-mentors for this year’s competition. Student participants underwent a month-long research phase towards the end of Term 2 and the June holidays and submitted a report as well as presentation posters.Despite the intense competition from 41 other teams, our teams clinched a Gold and a Bronze Award and a Certificate of Commendation. Well done, North Stars!

Boys’ BrigadeThe Boys’ Brigade achieved the Silver Honours Roll for National BB Blaze and Adventure Quest held on 14 April 2012.– a highest honour ever achieved by the unit in this gruelling national adventure marathon competition.In addition, two Boys’ Brigade members, Marcus Tan Ming Quan (4H) and Nigel Lee Jian Wei (4B), have been promoted to the rank of Warrant Officer - the highest rank attainable for the BB Senior Programme (Secondary Level) and endorsed by the BBHQ after a series of very stringent checks and verifications.

Red Cross Current Affairs Competition 2012Celebrations were in order when our Red Cross Youth obtained ‘North District Champion’ and ‘National Champion’ of the Current Affairs Shield Challenge

in the Red Cross Current Affairs Competition 2012 held on 21 July at Evergreen Secondary School.The team comprising of Sylvia Phua (Sec 3I), Lim Jia Hui Petrina (Sec 3H), Leonna Chua (Sec 3G) and Bryan Han (Sec 2E) demonstrated resilience and confidence throughout the two rounds of the competition to win the Shield Challenge Category despite stiff competition from many other schools. Congratulations, Red Cross Cadets for your achievements!

CVSS Military Band Shines at National Band Competition

National Grand Prix and Toy Design Competition 2012During the June holidays, Syarifuddin Azhar Bin Rosli, Muhammad Hazim Bin Mohd Rusdi and Muhammad Khairudin Bin Nordin of Sec 4G took part in the National Junior Solar Sprint Competition and the Toy Design Competition organised by Singapore Polytechnic.

In the first competition, the participants had to create a solar car to race down a 15-meter curvy track with strict specifications such as those pertaining to weight and size of the car. The team impressed the judges with a car design in the form of a bumble bee made within our D&T workshop. They won First runner-up for the Best-designed car category.

For the Toy Design competition, the team had to design a floating toy that was able to propel itself. Again, the boys put up a commendable showing and won a Merit Award for the Watercraft Design category, winning a $50 cheque for the school and $50 HP voucher. The boys are immensely thankful to the school leaders, as well as the Subject Head for Craft and Technology, Mr Eugene Ng, and their mentor Mr Rahim, for their support, advice and guidance.

Three ingenious young minds have done us proud at recent design competitions - (From left) Syarifuddin Bin Rosli, Muhammad Khairudin Bin Nordin and Muhammad Hazim Bin Mohd Rusdi of Sec 4G

A snapshot of the team’s submission for the Toy Design Competition – the ‘Hydro-Scorpion’

A team and their teacher-mentor Ms Wong Li Juan pose proudly next to the presentation posters

Students hone their research and laboratory skills before report submission

The Band impresses the judges with their harmonious playing at the Singapore Conference Hall

In the recent 4th National Band Competition, CVSS Military Band clinched the Silver Award in the 2nd Division, beating 36 other schools in the bi-annual competition held on 30 June 2012 at the Singapore Conference Hall. This competition aims to provide a platform for participating bands to expose them to international standards of band performance.

The journey towards the competition was an enriching experience for the Band. Through the intensive practices, the Band learnt to be more resilient and work as a team more effectively to bring out the best in every member.

NPCCTwo of our NPCC cadets have attained the Singapore Police F o r c e - N P C C Badge, which is the highest and most prestigious award an NPCC cadet can attain throughout his 4 or 5 years of service. The awardees are SI (NPCC) Priscilia Tan Pei Shan (4I) and SI (NPCC)Tay Zhi Qian (4H).

NCC (Sea)Our NCC (Sea) unit has received the Silver Award for the Best Unit Competition once again for the year 2011. This award affirms the hard work put in by the teachers and the cadets of the unit.

Red Cross Youth pose with their trophies and Challenge Shield proudly

From left Marcus Tan (4H) and Nigel Lee (4B) are two exemplary BB members who have been promoted to the rank of Warrant Officer

Two NPCC cadets clinch the prestigious SPF-NPCC badge, a mark of the entire unit’s continued excellence

Our NCC cadets continue to bring the school pride and honour in 2011

Infocomm Club achieves Silver at School Digital Media Awards 2012Secondary 4 students from the Infocomm Club (Videography) won a Silver Award for their 15-minute video submission entitled ‘The Bully Game’ in the annual School Digital Media Awards, an annual competition co-organised by MOE and Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s School of Film and Media Studies. In their video, students incorporated drama to explore the theme of bullying in schools. The video highlighted how bullying affects the growth of young kids these days. It showed how victims of bullying may grow up be adults with low self-confidence and end up with a higher chance of suffering from

depression. This video is aimed therefore to promote anti-bullying sentiments. The students’ achievements are especially commendable, considering the fact that a total of 470 entries were submitted this year for the competition. Well done, Infocomm Club!

Tan Shi Qi of Sec 4I receives the Silver Award plaque from Mr Cecil Ang, our Vice-Principal, on behalf of the Infocomm Club.

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Sec 2 IC trip to KL By Bryna Chong of Sec 2G, Student Editor

On 7 March 2012, Secondary Two Express students and teachers departed for Kuala Lumpur for a learning journey as part of the Secondary Two Integrated Curriculum. The learning journey was planned to allow students to understand the importance

of water conservation, appreciate the Malay culture and the need for sustainable usage of resources. Their first destination was the Craft Culture Complex. Beautiful traditional crafts were being displayed and exhibited, each one significant to the Malay heritage. Another

CVSS commemorates World Water Day By Ms Low Qin Tian, Teacher in-charge of Environment Club

On 22 March, CVSS commemorated “World Water Day”. In our assembly programme, the Chairman of Waterways Watch Society, Mr Eugene Heng, gave a talk on ‘Water’ which reminded everyone on the importance of the water resources and that it is our

Financial Literacy Carnival By Sylvia Phua of Sec 2G, Student Editor

26 March 2012 was an enjoyable and enriching day for Lower Secondary students. 7 Secondary 2 classes participated in the Financial Literacy Carnival organised by the Humanities

Department. The objective of the carnival was to promote Principles of Accounts and Elements of Business Skills as subjects to students. It also instilled awareness of financial literacy through a series of games.

2012 Term 2 and 3 Highlights

highlight was the visit to Jadi Batik Gallery, where students got the chance to create their own batik paintings.

Students later visited the SSP2 Water Treatment Plant, where they learnt about the complicated process of water treatment, allowing them to appreciate water even more. In a nutshell, this trip was a truly fulfilling experience for everyone.Students learn to create beautiful batik at the

Jadi Batik Gallery

Our guest from the US embassy looks on intently as a CVSS alumnus demonstrates water testing

Environment Club students go the extra mile to share their knowledge about water-testing devices and techniques for conserving water with members of the community

Appreciating water as a precious resource at the SSP2 Water Treatment Plant

A snapshot of happy memories with students and teachers, near the Istana Negara (‘National Palace’).

who represented Singapore at the South-East Asia Youth Leadership Programme (SEAYLP) 2010 hosted representatives from the US embassy and shared some of our school’s water programmes with the guests.

responsibility to make an effort in keeping our waterways clean. In addition, Jazlyn and Kelvyn from the Environment Club shared some good habits for conserving water and information about the water testing exercise conducted by our Secondary 1 to Secondary 3 students during their overseas and local learning journeys.

In addition, CVSS collaborated with PUB to celebrate World Water Day 2012 at the Sengkang Floating Wetland on 24 March, Saturday. 40 student ambassadors conducted the Active, Beautiful and Clean (ABC) Waters Learning Trail (with water testing activities) for secondary school students. A booth was also set up by the Environment Club to raise public awareness towards water conservation, and demonstrate simple water testing through water testing kits on display. CVSS alumni

Mr Eugene Heng, Chairman of Waterways Watch society, delivers an engaging presentation on the importance of our water resources at our school assembly

CVSS student ambassadors lead the way in demonstrating water testing procedures with their friends from Nan Chiau High School

Students enjoying themselves thoroughly at the station games as they learnt the basics of financial management

International students at CVSS come from many countries, including Myanmar, Indonesia, Pakistan, Thailand, Korea, China and Hong Kong. They are photographed enjoying a cultural performance with Mdm Ong, our principal

International Friendship Day at CVSS On 4 and 11 April, International Students in CVSS prepared a special assembly programme to mark and celebrate International Friendship Day, where they educated their fellow schoolmates about interesting facts about their nations and cultures, and also showcased their unique talents through various cultural performances. The presence of our International Students truly adds dynamism and vibrancy to our student community.

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Project Love CanAn article in Issue 34 of Vibes, a community publication by the Pasir Ris-Punggol Town Council, featured our students in action at ‘Project Love Can’ – a community project where students collected recyclable items from Punggol residents on 14 April 2012 in a bid to raise funds for the needy.

2012 Term 2 and 3 Highlights

Working hard to sort out the recyclables collected from residents’ homes

Aerial view of vibrant collages created by Lower Secondary classes using old clothes

North Stars pay a visit to residents in the Sengkang neighbourhood to collect old newspapers and clothing

Students explore the use of smartphones to solve everyday Math problems

Students exercise teamwork and creativity to complete the tasks at each station

Green CarnivalCVSS was featured in the news once more on 16 July 2012. An article was published in the IN supplement of The Straits Times which highlighted the major activities that our Sec 1 and 2 students took part in during the CVSS Green Carnival held on 25 May 2012. Using old clothes collected from residents in the neighbourhood, students produced brightly-hued collages that conveyed environmental conservation messages.

Sec 3 Math Trail: Numerical Adventures by the Waterfront

By Lim Hwee Zhian of Sec 3I, Student Editor

184 Secondary 3 Express students raced along the Marina Waterfront to complete a series of challenging

Math problems on 18 May 2012. Organised by the Math department, the Math Trail provided a platform for students to apply problem solving skills and reasoning skills to tackle a variety of real-world mathematical problems. In this intensive race, exuberant students competed in groups of ten against each other at different stations. A variety of creative ideas based on unconventional approaches were adopted by students to solve the given problems. They also had the

CVSS CARES DayOn 23 May 2012, Sec 1 and 2 North Stars were on the prowl in the Sengkang neighbourhood… to collect old newspapers and clothes for a good cause. It was part of one of the activities for CVSS CARES Day - a day when every North Stars was performing service to the community in one way or another, as part of our school’s continual efforts to give back to the community and help out the less fortunate whenever possible.

CVSS students are featured in Vibes, a free newsletter circulating in the Pasir Ris-Punggol Constituency, for their active contributions to the community

opportunity to try using a smartphone application to measure the angle of elevation of tall objects. At the end of the day, big satisfied smiles were seen on the students’ faces. Although students were exhausted by all the running around, most were glad to have experienced a Math lesson outside of the classroom.

CVSS in the News

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A colourful item by our Dance Club infusing elements of Chinese, Malay and Indian dance moves.

Competitive runners put in their all to achieve their personal best and bring glory to their classmates

Students having a whale of a time while learning about teambuilding at the same time

Sports Carnival for Primary Schools By Germaine Ng of Sec 3I, Student Editor

26 May 2012 was the day of the Sports Carnival for Primary Schools where close to 100 primary pupils participated in a day of sports and games with our very own sports teams.

This event was organised to raise awareness among primary school students and their parents about our school and our key programmes. As students from Anchor Green Primary School, Compassvale Primary School and Fernvale Primary School streamed in, our students immediately buzzed around to warmly welcome them. Once the young sportsmen were settled, friendly competitions commenced. Piercing squeaking of shoes and the pumping of running feet filled the air that morning, along with occasional shouts of victory and applause. By noon, the games ended. Panting with excitement and fatigue, the various teams waited eagerly for the announcement of the winning schools.

Regardless of the results, the closer ties formed between CVSS and the primary schools in our vicinity already provided sufficient cause for cheer.

2012 Cross-Country Run By Germaine Ng of Sec 3I, Student Editor

The 2012 Cross-Country Run was held at MacRitchie Reservoir on 21 July (Saturday) - a day

when all students lived out the value of resilience and exercised sportsmanship as they gritted their teeth while seeking to conquer the rocky terrain of the 3.2km trail. The event served as a platform to not only hone students’ athletic skills but also build class spirit.

For the first time, our parents also participated enthusiastically at our annual sporting event. Their presence and support made the event an even more meaningful and memorable one.

North Stars Enthralled Residents at Racial Harmony Celebration By Ms Edwina Cheng, SH, Student Leadership

North Stars served the community once again by participating in the Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC Racial Harmony Celebration 2012 on 8 July.

Numerous CCAs were roped in for this grand event. Our Dance Club performed a dance combining Chinese, Malay and Tamil dance moves, while Drama Club presented a poetry recital that highlighted the importance of unity in diversity. Our Videography and Photography Clubs, Environment Club, MRL, Red Cross Youth and NPCC also served and engaged the residents by sharing their knowledge on water saving techniques, balloon sculpting, blood donation, simple first aid techniques and even safety and security issues.

For our active involvement and contribution, CVSS received a certificate of appreciation from DPM Teo Chee Hean.

CARE Camp for Lower Sec NT students

By Joanne Lee of Sec 2G, Student Editor

Between 28 to 30 May, Secondary 1 and 2 NT students participated in a memorable 3 Day 2 Night CARE Camp.

The theme of this camp was “Building Positive Relationships” and its objective was to allow students to foster better relationships with one another. Students were challenged to do things outside of their comfort zone. Campers learnt how to work well in a team and various lifeskills such as how to make positive choices through the camp activities. When interviewed, Goh Jun Yi from 2A expressed that the camp was an enriching one. For him, the camp’s highlight was the performance night when participants had to come up with a song, dance or story presentation. All in all, the camp was a good opportunity for the students to showcase their leadership abilities and apply valuable lifeskills.

Primary school students and CVSS sports teams battle it out in a day of intense sporting fun on CVSS courts

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North Stars connect and interact with their new friends at Jing Fan Middle School – one of the two schools visited on the trip

36 North Stars are accompanied by our Vice-principal, Mr Cecil Ang, and Ms Leow Dengli, Ms Liao Yongmei and Mr Tang Hui Boon on the Twinning Programme trip

School leaders and teachers warmly received guests to our school on 29 June and 3 July 2012. A total of 16 students and 2 teachers from Xing Gang School (our partner school for this year’s Twinning Programme) visited our school for cultural exchange and to observe some of our lessons

Reading Club members and their teachers, Ms Diana Loi and Ms Donna Chang - after a rehearsal for a book trailer competition for the National Schools Literature Festival in July 2012

Off Centre is a play by local playwright Haresh Sharma that is used as a text for discussion during Reading Club sessions

English Reading Club: Cultivating Readers and Lovers of Literature By Vinesa Jayaselan of Sec 2G, Student Editor

In Term 2, 21 Secondary Two students participated in the ‘English Reading Club’. This serves as a platform to further develop students with an aptitude for Literature.

A large part of the programme involved focused use of the book ‘Off Centre’ by Haresh Sharma. Some of the key themes discussed in the book include marginalisation, friendship and family.

Through the programme, students’ minds were broadened, such that they learnt to comprehend the world around them, and also understand themselves in relation to the modern-day society.

Students also developed a greater love for Literature and they were taught to think critically and logically. Furthermore, they managed to develop skills in analysis and judgement, such that they could communicated their ideas in coherent and clear English.

Twinning Programme – Trip to Suzhou, China By Chee Kay Yee of Sec 3I, Student Editor

During the June holidays, 36 students, 3 teachers, together with our Vice-Principal, Mr Cecil Ang had a fruitful and immensely enjoyable trip to China, where they visited the cities of Suzhou, Guangzhou and Shanghai as part of the school’s Twinning Programme. The students enjoyed

themselves thoroughly with students from Xing Gang High School, having first-hand experiences of lessons in local schools, along with interesting activities such as aerobic dance and calligraphy. Students even had the chance to visit places of interest in China.

The Immersion Programme to China has been an enriching and memorable journey that will be etched deeply in the hearts of all participants.

Enrichment Programmes

Reflections from Ryan Tan of Sec 3I.“I want to thank the school for providing me with such an opportunity to venture out into another country and learn about their culture. This trip has really been a great eye-opener for me. I have learnt so much about China and made so many more new friends there. I couldn’t wait to share all the knowledge I gained with my family. On the trip, we bonded even closer together as a school – even celebrating one schoolmate’s birthday there. Our tour guide and tour leader were ever so friendly and helpful. If given a chance, I would definitely go on another overseas trip with the school again. Count me in!”

Twinning Programme: Visit by Xing Gang School, Suzhou, China苏州星港学校师生来访 — 廖咏梅老师

繁忙的新学期伊始，我们迎来了来自远方的客人——中国苏州工业园区星港学校的师生们。

星港学校师生一行共18人，包括2位老师和16位学生，于6月29日（星期五）和7月3日（星期二）造访我校，得到了热情的接待，我校校长、副校长与星港学校带队老师进行了会晤，畅叙两校友情，老师们也交流了教学心得。

在短短两天的行程中，客人们观摩了科学课、体育课、工艺课和家政课，感受新加坡的教学方式。我校选出16位六月假期刚刚到苏州交流的学生作为星港学生的伙伴全程陪伴照顾，结下了深厚的情谊。星港学校的老师们对我校细致周到的接待深表感谢，师生一致认为此行开阔了眼界，增长了见闻，获益良多。

相信两校师生会进一步在交流互访活动中携手并进，共同提高。

After a brief study of students’ reflections, it would only be appropriate to say that most enjoyed and benefitted from the learning experience.

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Staff Training and Staff Accolades

CCE Facilitation Workshop for StaffThe Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) committee conducted a CCE Facilitation Workshop for teachers on 21 June 2012, with the main objective of equipping teachers with basic facilitation skills. Through the workshop, the importance of social emotional learning for a child’s holistic development was also stressed upon.Teachers were introduced to the Basic Facilitation Toolkit where they learnt the basic facilitation process. The workshop culminated in a hands-on session where teachers practised facilitation in various contexts and received feedback from their peers.

Staff share a fruitful day of learning as they work collaboratively to hone their facilitations skills for CCE

Ever an inspiring force, Mdm Aiyavoo and her students revel in the joy of learning in her classrooms every day

Parents acquire useful strategies to manage their teenagers at the popular talk by Dr Augustine Tan

Mr Lee Hang Hwa (SSD) receives the National Day 2012 Commendation Medal for outstanding contribution to the Education Service

Mr Cecil Ang (VP/EO) (left) and Mr Suaini (EL Teacher) (right) are awarded the National Day Long Service Medal in recognition of their years of committed service

Parents playing close attention to the talk by a very experienced speaker from CARE who has a wealth of experience in counselling and in dealing with families

All smiles as our supportive parents and their children pose with Mdm Ong (P/CVSS) and Mrs Lee Sing Yee (HOD / Citizenship and Character Education) while awaiting the results of the run

Parents engage with members of our staff at various Parent-Teacher Dialogue sessions held this semester

Appointment of first-ever Lead Teacher – Mdm Aiyavoo SugumariCVSS heartily congratulates Mdm Aiyavoo Sugumari for her recent appointment as Lead Teacher. Mdm Aiyavoo is a visionary who has spearheaded

several school-wide programmes to improve many teaching and administrative processes. She is also a pillar of support and guidance for the younger teachers in CVSS. The school looks forward to her continued contribution as a Lead Teacher and an exemplary senior member of staff.

“It is no doubt that it is around the Family and the Home that all the greatest virtues, the most dominating of virtues of human society, are created, strengthened and maintained.” – Sir Winston Churchill

CVSS cherishes every opportunity to strengthen the partnerships with our parents to develop our students to their full potential. The following are the highlights of School-Family Engagement programmes conducted in Semester 1 and 2:

• ‘Understanding and Relating to yourTeenagers’ - Talk by Dr Augustine Tan

This well-received workshop focused on strategies to help, manage and communicated with teenagers and was conducted by Dr Augustine Tan, an experienced counsellor, on 21 April 2012. It was attended by more than 70 parents.

Long Service AwardsIn recognition of their years of dedicated contribution to the Education Service, the following members of staff have received the MOE Long Service Award (LSA):

10 years of service

Mdm Pauline Wee

15 years of service

Mr Chong Jee Keong Mdm Kalaiselvi Mrs Koh Li Li Miss Teng Siew Lee (Senior Teacher / Science)

20 years of service

Mr Saburudin Bin Samad

25 years of service

Mr Cecil Ang (Vice-Principal)Mrs Lee Sear Yeen (HOD / Humanities)

30 years of service

Mrs Maureen Tung (HOD / Mother Tongue)

In addition, on our 12th Anniversary and Awards Day, the following EO and EAS staff received a special Long Service Award for having served in CVSS for 10 or more years:

1. Mdm Chua Seow Ling2. Mdm Karpagam d/o Thanabalan3. Mr Lee Boon Siang4. Mr Lee Hang Hwa5. Mr Mohamad Nazri Bin Jamal6. Mdm Noranika Murni Bte Dol Karim

Partnering our Parents

• Parent-TeacherDialogueforSec3NAandExpress classes, 24 May 2012

• 2012CrossCountryRun For the first time, our parents also

participated enthusiastically at our annual sporting event. Their presence and support made the event an even more meaningful and memorable one.

• ‘DiscipliningwithLoveTalk’ - By experienced officer from CARE

康柏中学 COMPASSVALE SECONDARY SCHOOL 51 Compassvale Crescent, Singapore 545083TEL 6881 5047 FAX 6881 5998 WEB http://www.compassvalesec.moe.edu.sg/

Development Award(National Education)

B r o n z e Aw a r d

7. Mr Suaini Bin Anual8. Ms Tan Chwee Kim9. Mrs Maureen Tung10. Mdm Merinda Tan11. Mdm Sharoo Jenny12. Mr Saburudin Bin Samad13. Mdm Kalaiselvi d/o N SrinivasamCVSS is honoured to be home to a team of dedicated experienced staff who have served the school and Education service well in their various capacities.

CVSS Long Service Award recipients pose for a picture with Mr Vincent Ong, our Guest of Honour, together with Mdm Ong and our Vice-Principals at our 12th Anniversary and Awards Day

2012 National Day AwardsCVSS is proud to announce that Mr Lee Hang Hwa (SSD) was recently awarded the National Day 2012 Commendation Medal in recognition of commendable performance, competence and efficiency in the discharge of his duties. In addition, Mr Cecil Ang (VP/EO) and Mr Suaini Bin Anual were awarded the National

Day 2012 LongService Medal for having completed more than 25 years of service. Congratulations!