Dear parents/children,
The rehearsal dates for SYF are out!
Guzheng
Date: 22 March 2012 (Thursday)
Time: 11am to 1pm
Place: Republic Polytechnic Auditorium
Chinese Orchestra
Date: 13 April 2012 (Friday)
Time: 8.45am to 10.30am
Place: Singapore Conference Hall
The school has planned (very considerately) to have NO practices on weekends so please make it a point to attend all practices (do contact any of the teachers-in-charge should you have to be excused for practice with a valid reason).
Cheers,
CO teachers
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Friday, November 25, 2011
At the camp...
Dear parents/children,
We are currently in the midst of our camp, and the children are having a whale of a time! Here are some pictures; more will come soon! (^_^)
We are currently in the midst of our camp, and the children are having a whale of a time! Here are some pictures; more will come soon! (^_^)
Seniors coaching session...
Seniors coaching session...
Seniors coaching session...
Learning under watchful eyes...
Seniors coaching session...
Games!
Games!
Games!
Games!
Games!
Games!
Hungry?
Handsome food distributors!
Balanced meal including meat and veggies...
Bonding over food...
Fruit to end the meal!
Yum!
The children are now practising very hard for their concert later. More photos will come later! (^_^)
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
CO Annual Camp 2011 - Packing List
Dear children,
Please use this list as a guide when packing your bags for the camp. You will need to report in your PE Attire/House T-shirt on the first day.
| ALL CAMPERS | ||
| Essentials | ||
| | 1 | |
| Thermometer (Important!) | 1 | |
| Water bottle, Stationery, notebook, etc | 1 set | |
| Plastic plate, small bowl, cup, spoon, fork, chopsticks (non-disposable) | 1 set | |
| Sweat Towel / tissue papers / wet tissues | 1 | |
| Instrument | 1 | |
| Personal Medication | - | |
| Clothing | ||
| PE attire | Day 1, Day 3 | 2 sets |
| CO shirt and school uniform | Day 3 | 1 set |
| School uniform | Day 1 | 1 set |
| Undergarments | Day 1, Day 3 | 2 sets |
| Footwear | ||
| Socks | Day 3 | 1 set |
| Sandals | Day 3 | 1 set |
| Showering | ||
| Towel | Day 3 | 1 |
| Showering kit (soap, etc) | Day 3 | 1 set |
| NIGHT CAMPERS ONLY (ADDITIONAL) | ||
| Essentials | ||
| Toothbrush and toothpaste | 1 set | |
| Sleeping bag | 1 | |
| Showering kit | 1 set | |
| Footwear | ||
| Sandals/slippers | 1 set | |
| Socks | total of 4 sets | |
| Clothing | ||
| Pajamas OR long pants + shirt (sleeping attire) | 2 sets | |
| Home clothes | 3 sets | |
| More undergarments | total of 6-7 sets | |
| Plastic bags / ziplock bags for soiled or wet clothing, etc | at least 5 | |
Feel free to contact Ms Teo at teo_chiang_yen@nyps.edu.sg if you have any questions/comments.
Friday, November 11, 2011
For your viewing/listening pleasure...
Dear children,
For your listening pleasure. Hope this inspires you to play your instrument well too! (^_^)
Cheers,
CO Teachers
For your listening pleasure. Hope this inspires you to play your instrument well too! (^_^)
Cheers,
CO Teachers
Reminder - Practice schedule next week
Dear children,
Please remember to attend practice next Thursday (17 Nov) and Friday (18 Nov). Practice time is as usual, from 2pm to 5pm.
Cheers,
CO teachers
Please remember to attend practice next Thursday (17 Nov) and Friday (18 Nov). Practice time is as usual, from 2pm to 5pm.
Cheers,
CO teachers
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Reminder - Term 4 schedule
Dear children,
In case you have misplaced the practice schedule:
Cheers,
CO Teachers
PS: Gentle reminder. It is your responsibility to inform the CO teachers (any teacher will do) if you are unable to make it for the practice before the practice date. Please do not ask your friends to relay messages, or miss practice without informing. (^_^)
In case you have misplaced the practice schedule:
Cheers,
CO Teachers
PS: Gentle reminder. It is your responsibility to inform the CO teachers (any teacher will do) if you are unable to make it for the practice before the practice date. Please do not ask your friends to relay messages, or miss practice without informing. (^_^)
Reminder
Dear children/parents,
Please be reminded that there is Chinese Orchestra practice for school team members and also the guzheng players this Thursday (6 October 2011).
On behalf of the CO teachers, I hereby wish all the CO members
Cheers,
Miss R. Lim
Please be reminded that there is Chinese Orchestra practice for school team members and also the guzheng players this Thursday (6 October 2011).
On behalf of the CO teachers, I hereby wish all the CO members
Cheers,
Miss R. Lim
Updates!
Dear parents,
Please note that Guzheng school team will start having Thu and Fri practice from this week onwards. They will remain having practice twice a week until SYF. after which they will revert to practice once a week.
Parents, we seek your cooperation in not arranging for tuition or other activities for your child during CO practice days/time as we are currently in the midst of preparing for SYF. The Chinese Orchestra is a team, and every member is equally important.
Do notify Miss Teo (teo_chiang_yen@nyps.edu.sg) should you have any concerns.
Cheers,
Miss R. Lim
(on behalf of the CO teachers)
Please note that Guzheng school team will start having Thu and Fri practice from this week onwards. They will remain having practice twice a week until SYF. after which they will revert to practice once a week.
Parents, we seek your cooperation in not arranging for tuition or other activities for your child during CO practice days/time as we are currently in the midst of preparing for SYF. The Chinese Orchestra is a team, and every member is equally important.
Do notify Miss Teo (teo_chiang_yen@nyps.edu.sg) should you have any concerns.
Cheers,
Miss R. Lim
(on behalf of the CO teachers)
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Back to school practice!
Dear parents,
First of all, thank you for reminding the children to come back for practice today! The children really look refreshed and ready for the mid-autumn festival!
Sharing a video taken during practice today. (^_^)
The children have practice tomorrow from 2-5pm too.
Cheers,
Miss R. Lim
First of all, thank you for reminding the children to come back for practice today! The children really look refreshed and ready for the mid-autumn festival!
Sharing a video taken during practice today. (^_^)
The children have practice tomorrow from 2-5pm too.
Cheers,
Miss R. Lim
Thursday, July 21, 2011
An interesting video for the percussion players!
Sometimes, being a percussion player can be the best thing that has ever happened! Know why?
Watch this:
Enjoy! (^_^)
Cheers,
Miss R. Lim
Watch this:
Enjoy! (^_^)
Cheers,
Miss R. Lim
Monday, July 11, 2011
Something to share - 丝路驼铃
Hi children!
Once in a while, we will be sharing some performance videos. Hope you will enjoy watching them.
First video shared is <<丝路驼铃>>, a 大阮 solo performance. (^_^)
Cheers,
Miss R. Lim
(on behalf of CO teachers)
Once in a while, we will be sharing some performance videos. Hope you will enjoy watching them.
First video shared is <<丝路驼铃>>, a 大阮 solo performance. (^_^)
Cheers,
Miss R. Lim
(on behalf of CO teachers)
Chinese Instrumental Examination 2011
Dear parents,
The children had been given the registration form for the NUS Centre for the Arts (CFA) Chinese Instrument Examination 2011.
Please take note of the following:
[1] The examination is not compulsory, but recommended for Chinese Orchestra members who feel ready to attempt it. Please do not feel pressured to sign up if your child does not feel ready for it.
[2] Pupils who sign up for the examination may approach the Chinese Orchestra teachers for guidance and advise, but practice sessions will still focus mainly on event performances and the upcoming SYF. The instructors will not be assigning practise time for the purpose of examination preprations.
[3] For any enquiry with regards to the Chinese Instrumental Examination, please feel free to contact:
Ms Pu YuHui
6516 2498 / yuhui@nus.edu.sg
Ms Lee Xiu Yin Angela
6516 1275 / cfalxya@nus.edu.sg
Alternatively, you may visit www.nus.edu.sg/cfa/education for more details.
Cheers,
Miss R. Lim
(on behalf of CO teachers)
The children had been given the registration form for the NUS Centre for the Arts (CFA) Chinese Instrument Examination 2011.
Please take note of the following:
[1] The examination is not compulsory, but recommended for Chinese Orchestra members who feel ready to attempt it. Please do not feel pressured to sign up if your child does not feel ready for it.
[2] Pupils who sign up for the examination may approach the Chinese Orchestra teachers for guidance and advise, but practice sessions will still focus mainly on event performances and the upcoming SYF. The instructors will not be assigning practise time for the purpose of examination preprations.
[3] For any enquiry with regards to the Chinese Instrumental Examination, please feel free to contact:
Ms Pu YuHui
6516 2498 / yuhui@nus.edu.sg
Ms Lee Xiu Yin Angela
6516 1275 / cfalxya@nus.edu.sg
Alternatively, you may visit www.nus.edu.sg/cfa/education for more details.
Cheers,
Miss R. Lim
(on behalf of CO teachers)
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Day 7 and some thoughts...
The children, by then, had gotten used to waking up early. They all rose early and packed their luggage, eager to head home.
Before that, we went for more shopping at Eslite Bookstore. The children were all excited with the wide variety of books and stationery available there. After a hearty lunch at a restaurant there, we headed for Taoyuan Airport.
Along the way, the mood was somewhat heavy, with many children reflecting on their trip and the events they had gone through.
In a short span of 7 days, this group of children have grown more confident both on and off stage. Some were more than happy to chat with Taiwanese residents about themselves and why they were in Taiwan. Though there were some initial bumps, these children have shown resilience and gained maturity.
The teachers are all very touched and impressed that all the pupils have shown responsibility and care for themselves and their assigned room-mates. Not a single complaint was heard when the itinerary underwent minor amendments due to the weather changes.
Group leaders also did a great job, helping the teacher ensure that everyone in the group was present. Most importantly, I believe the children have shown themselves their own capability, and that they will all be great musicians and leaders in time to come.
All in all, we would like to thank the schools involved (NYPS, BiHua Elementary, Guang Fu Elementary, Gang Ping Elementary and Wen Chang Elementary) for providing opportunities for such exchange programmes to take place, the pupils for being active participants, the tour agency for helping with the logistics and of course, you, the parents, who have shown great trust in your children and also for supporting us all the way.
Cheers,
Miss R. Lim
(on behalf of the teachers)
Before that, we went for more shopping at Eslite Bookstore. The children were all excited with the wide variety of books and stationery available there. After a hearty lunch at a restaurant there, we headed for Taoyuan Airport.
Along the way, the mood was somewhat heavy, with many children reflecting on their trip and the events they had gone through.
In a short span of 7 days, this group of children have grown more confident both on and off stage. Some were more than happy to chat with Taiwanese residents about themselves and why they were in Taiwan. Though there were some initial bumps, these children have shown resilience and gained maturity.
The teachers are all very touched and impressed that all the pupils have shown responsibility and care for themselves and their assigned room-mates. Not a single complaint was heard when the itinerary underwent minor amendments due to the weather changes.
Group leaders also did a great job, helping the teacher ensure that everyone in the group was present. Most importantly, I believe the children have shown themselves their own capability, and that they will all be great musicians and leaders in time to come.
All in all, we would like to thank the schools involved (NYPS, BiHua Elementary, Guang Fu Elementary, Gang Ping Elementary and Wen Chang Elementary) for providing opportunities for such exchange programmes to take place, the pupils for being active participants, the tour agency for helping with the logistics and of course, you, the parents, who have shown great trust in your children and also for supporting us all the way.
Cheers,
Miss R. Lim
(on behalf of the teachers)
Day 6
Day 6 saw the children visiting the final school for this trip - Chiayi Municipal Wen Chang Elementary School. Our arrival was greeted with squeals of excited elementary children. Very quickly, we settled down and the events began...
After that, we made our way back to Chiayi Ecological Farm - our first stop? Ecology observation.
Our flute soloist - see the more confident stance?
The principal, seated between the school's parent association head and Mdm Lai
Ensemble...
After the performances, instead of being assigned buddies for classroom experiences, the children were tasked with learning a small excerpt of a tune to perform together later.
Exchanging pointers...
Yang qin...
Everyone was serious and focused...
The children were not afraid to ask and answer...
Practising...
Trying out the piece - success!
After that, our children were grouped by level into different classes for lunch.
The lunch provided by the school - simple fare yet filling and nutritious! (^_^)
Trying out the swings - the school has a nice playground!
Taking a group shot
We bade the school goodbye as the children ran out of the school to see us off...
After that, we made our way back to Chiayi Ecological Farm - our first stop? Ecology observation.
The resort's infamous resident - the rhinoceros beetle (独角仙)
We spotted a banana plant!
Taking a walk down the lake.. misty and surreal...
Lychee picking! With help from the adults though.. (^_^)
The children fed the animals too. They managed to enter the compound later on.
Slow ride up the grassy slope for grass skiing...
The day ended with a BBQ dinner, dancing round the campfire and a game of tikam-tikam. After that, the children headed for the DIY corner, where they made lavender-scented satchets. A long and busy day, but the children rose to the challenges and did great.
Cheers,
Miss R. Lim
Monday, May 30, 2011
Taiwan Day 5
The children woke up really early today. After breakfast, we headed for Chia-yi Gang Ping Elementary School. Today, the girls sported a common hairstyle, the French Braid! Thanks to Mdm Jean Lai for turning into a temporary hairstylist for the girls! (^_^)
The final look.
Arriving at the school...
The children were pleasantly surprised to see a welcoming party at the school!
The Principal, Mdm Wu Chiu Feng
Entering the school after being presented with garlands.
The children listened to the Principal's address with interest.
Mdm Lai addressing the school after that.
The pupils in the school were attentive too.
The Chinese Orchestra members.
Exchanging of tokens
The orchestra putting up a performance for us.
The children's turn!
Jing Wen, erhu soloist
The quartet...
The pipa soloist
Presenting of corporate gifts
More gifts
Presenting a smaller version to the Chinese Orchestra teacher i/c
The children's warm welcome signage...
Group shot
From them to us...
Alishan's famous produce
More gifts
The children were assigned buddies and attended a lesson in their buddies' classes. All too soon, it was time to leave...
Saying goodbye...
More goodbyes - One pupil was so reluctant she broke down...
Group shot!
We moved on to Chiayi Park for a brief tour...
Historical mournament...
Confucius' temple
Entering the temple...
There, the children were amazed at the number of students praying for good results. The pink and white slips are all examination notices/registration forms.
The trip back to the resort was filled with free-for-all KTV!
Everyone had a good time.
The day was long but the children began to show more confidence and stage presence. (^_^)
Cheers,
Miss R. Lim
(on behalf of the teachers)
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