SCHOOL HAPPENINGS
PRIMARY 2 LEARNING JOURNEY TO THE PHILATELIC MUSEUM
In Term 2, our Primary 2 pupils went on a field-based experiential trip to the Singapore Philatelic Museum (SPM). This visit was an introduction to the world of philately for most of our pupils and helped them understand why stamps are considered windows to the world. Click here to view the pictures.
STAFF LEARNING JOURNEY TO HDB GALLERY
The teachers and EAS staff embarked on a learning journey to the Housing and Development Board (HDB) Hub on 30 May. At the HDB Gallery, the staff learned more about the lifestyles of HDB residents through the years. Click here to view the pictures.
P4 ADVENTURE CAMP
On 20 and 21 May, the Primary 4 pupils went on an adventure camp at Dairy Farm Adventure Centre. The objectives of the camp are to inculcate responsibility and independence, as well as foster team building and enhance leadership capabilities in our pupils. Click here to view the pictures.
PRIMARY 3 LEARNING JOURNEY TO THE HDB GALLERY
The Primary 3 pupils had a memorable learning journey to the Housing and Development Board (HDB) Gallery as a part of their Social Studies curriculum. The classes were scheduled to visit the gallery from 24 to 26 April. Click here to view the pictures.
PRIMARY 1 LEARNING JOURNEY TO THE PERANAKAN MUSEUM
In Term 2, the Primary 1 classes took turns to go on a learning journey to the Peranakan Museum. The field-based experiential trip gave pupils the opportunity to learn about the various aspects of the Peranakan culture such as their wedding customs, clothing and dining etiquette. Click here to view the pictures.
P3 MOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGE (MTL) CULTURAL CAMP
The P3 pupils were involved in a 2-day MTL Cultural Camp on 10 and 11 April. During the camp, they actively learned their MT language and culture so as to experience the language as a ‘living language’. The Chinese pupils were exposed to the martial art of Wushu and a traditional Chinese marriage procession. They were also engaged in tangram and chopsticks painting activities. Some of the Chinese pupils also learnt ‘Ronggeng’, a traditional Malay Dance. Click here to view the pictures.
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP DAY
International Friendship Day (IFD) was commemorated on 12 April. It is a day dedicated to the understanding of Singapore's relations with her neighbouring countries and beyond. This year’s theme is ‘The World in Singapore’. Click here to view the pictures.
MOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGES (MTL) FORTNIGHT
The MTL Fortnight and P3 Cultural Camp were held over two weeks. The event provided opportunities for our pupils to learn MTL in an enjoyable and authentic environment. Click here to view the pictures.
JUNYUAN PRIMARY 25TH ANNIVERSARY
Let’s Celebrate Junyuan Primary’s 25th Anniversary!
2013 marks our 25th anniversary and we are celebrating in a big way! Make a date with us on Saturday, 6 July 2013, 9.00am to 5.00pm for our Anniversary Carnival cum Food and Fun Fair. There will be fun rides, game stalls, art activities, jumble sale and many other interesting activities for the entire family, and of course, delicious food and drinks! Join us as we celebrate this joyous occasion as one big Junyuan family!
Letter to Parents (28th March 2013)
SCHOOLS DIGITAL MEDIA AWARDS (SDMA) 2013
The Schools Digital Media Awards is held every year and is organized by the Educational Technology Division, MOE, and the School of Film and Media Studies, Ngee Ann Polytechnic. The 2013 SDMA attracted 537 entries from 208 primary, secondary and pre-university levels. A total of 78 awards were given out. We are proud to announce that Junyuan Primary School had clinched the Silver Award in the HEAR-ME-OUT category. We would like to acknowledge the efforts of our InfoComm Club members in this project. The pupils involved are Cheryl Ho Ying Rui from 6 Excellence, Lee Xin Yi from 5 Responsibility, Raphael Lim from 5 Integrity and Cornelius Lee from 6 Care(2012). Well done everyone!
EDUCATIONAL TRIP TO AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
A group of ten Primary 4 and Primary 5 pupils, together with three teachers, flew to Auckland, New Zealand for an educational trip from 9 to14 November 2012. One of the places they visited was Tirimoana Primary School where they had an opportunity to study with their NZ peers. This helped broaden their experiences and deepen their language learning in a native English-speaking environment. The 6-day educational trip also aimed to nurture in the pupils cross cultural skills and sensitivity, and environmental awareness in a global context. While the pupils were in NZ, they also produced a video blog of their learning experiences, so do take a look at it!
Below is a brief description of what the pupils experienced during the trip:
Day 1:
- Pupils departed for Auckland, New Zealand
Day 2:
- Pupils visited Mount Eden, a volcanic crater and get a bird’s eye view of Auckland city.
- Pupils departed for Tauranga, a 3-hour drive from Auckland.
Day 3:
- Pupils visited an estuary at Otumoetai Beach in Tauranga to explore and discover fascinating marine life and appreciate how much life the ocean supports. They also did a creative writing on “Survival at the Sandy Shore”.
- Pupils planted a flax plant along a wetland fringe.
- Pupils visited Marshalls Animal Farm and fed some animals.
- Pupils visited McLaren Falls Park. They completed a stream survey where they gathered stream samples and found out which small invertebrates are living in the stream and used a classification chart to identify them. Pupils also walked along the waterfall track after dark to look at glow worms.
Day 4:
- Pupils visited Kiwi 360°, a kiwi fruit orchard.
- Pupils visited Te Puia Geothermal Centre where they went to the Kiwi House to look at the kiwi bird and marvelled at the mud pool and the Pohutu geyser.
- Pupils departed for Auckland.
Day 5
- Pupils visited Tirimoana Primary School for an immersion programme.
Day 6
- Pupils departed for Singapore.