Sleep Well

Did you know that only 13% of our students get the recommended 9 or more hours of sleep on school nights? The JYPS News 91 Team dug into the numbers and spoke with students and our school counsellor, Madam Sharifah, to find out why — and what we can do about it. From swapping screens for books to trying simple breathing exercises before bed, small changes can go a long way. Read the full article to find out how you can sleep better and wake up ready to take on the day!

Last updated 9 August 2026

Poll board and pie chart showing student sleep hours: 6 or less, 7, 8, or 9 or more, with 13% sleeping 9-plus hours.

Article about children's sleep needs, featuring a half-eaten chocolate doughnut drawing and colored text highlights.

Four colored sticky notes listing sleep deprivation symptoms for a self-check activity about lacking sleep.

Article titled Bedtime Routines: How Our Students Wind Down, sharing pre-sleep habits of P4 students.

Two children's crayon drawings of bedrooms labeled Damia K2 Love and Leah K2 Harmony, beside text about bedtime routines.

Child's drawing showing bedtime routine with a TV, person in bed, bookshelf, and clock, labeled "I sleep at 8pm."

Sleep tips flyer with checklist, a cartoon holding a blanket, and a blue oval with colorful text encouraging good sleep habits.

Four-panel comic titled "The Not-So-Good Morning" showing a cartoon character oversleeping and arriving at school without a bag.