DAMAI PRIMARY SCHOOL Principal s Message The irst six months of the new merged Damai Primary has been a time of learning and growth for students and staff. To build a safe and happy school, processes and systems in all major areas, guided by our culture of care and concern for each child, were established. The new Damai badge signifying a new beginning was built on the achievements of both schools. It symbolises our hope for the future. The lame of lifelong learning will be ignited by SPARK representing Self Discipline & Honesty, Perseverance, Appreciation, Respect and Kindness. These school values will guide the learning, growth and achievements of our students. Thank you for entrusting your children into our care. Mrs Lay See Neufeld At the new merged Damai Primary, we strive to provide a broad based learning experience that is authentic and aimed at enriching the lives of the students. As we opened our doors to a diverse group of students both from Singapore and overseas, our students have bene itted from learning alongside their peers of different nationalities. They have had many opportunities provided, for them to interact, learn and showcase their unique talents and skills. With their varied backgrounds, our students have been able to gain new perspectives and improve on their social skills. Our belief that all children can learn and with the uniqueness of the diversity that exists at Damai Primary, we are con ident that our students will be able to engage in a future that is both interesting and exciting. Mrs Liu-Ong Ai Sian MAY 2015 Guided by the philosophy that Every Child Matters, we have adopted a holistic approach considering the students individual interests & talents, providing diverse opportunities for them to pursue their passions. One key highlight is the Aesthetics Camp held during the March holidays, featuring hands-on music and art programmes and learning journeys to interesting art venues. This expanded the students capacity to perceive, empathize and create. All these programmes would not be possible without our dedicated staff who constantly seek to improve themselves professionally. We wish to acknowledge all staff for their willingness to go the extra mile and their unwavering belief in the students potential to grow and excel. Dr Lee Kok Sonk
2 students First Day of School On Friday, 2 January 2015, the irst day of school, the Principal, Vice-Principals, Teachers and Staff welcomed students to school. Mrs Neufeld gave her irst message to the students and everyone sang the school song, pledging to be diligent and disciplined, and to live in peace and harmony. P2 Learning Journey to Bedok Town Centre Primary 2 students went on a Learning Journey to Bedok Town Centre on 17 February 2015. They visited Bedok Library, the new hawker centre, banks and shops to learn about different jobs that people do in various shops and places. Aesthetics Camp 2015 The camp was held on 17 March 2015 from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm. After some ice-breakers, the students were actively engaged at the various learning stations. Students listened attentively to the instructor as they had the rare opportunity to play the angklung, an Indonesian musical instrument. At the Bollywood Dancing station, students were enthusiastically trying out the dance steps. Students also used recycled materials to make a sculpture at the Junk Art station. Primary 3 Learning Journey to Hort Park Primary 3 students went to the Hort Park to learn about and appreciate Singapore s physical environment, recognise how the environment affects people s way of life and demonstrate how they can protect the environment. P4 Learning Journey to Maritime Museum The Primary 4 students went on a learning journey to the Maritime Experiential Museum to experience Asia s rich maritime history and discover Singapore s past as a trading port.
students 3 P5 Camp The camp held at Yishun Safra from the 9th to 11th of March 2015 was indeed a memorable experience for the Primary 5 students. Students had the opportunity to put into practise their learnt values and life skills by moving out of their comfort zone. They also had the chance to practise self-awareness and self-management in an environment for communal living. Presenting the team leaders of Damai Prefectorial Board; Truong My Ky, Natasha Bte Azali, Jovan Lim Jun Feng and Fiona Teh Xiao Yi. Programme for Active Learning (PAL) PAL lessons aim to provide students with broad exposure and experiences through fun and varied activities in two areas; Sports & Games and Outdoor Education as well as Performing Arts (Music and Dance) and Visual Arts. For the irst two terms, the P1 and P2 students have had PAL lessons based on selected modules. During the lessons, they learn good social skills as they work together. Prefects Investiture 2015 The principal, Mrs Neufeld is pinning the badge for the Head Prefect, Dwi Nur Zulaikha Bte Salahuddini from 6C. Presenting the Head Prefect and the Vice-Head Prefect, Yukin Ong Xin Yuan from 6B. STELLAR The P1 and P2 students role played using puppets and had experiential learning prior to writing. The following activities were carried out for the (Strategies for English Language Learning And Reading) Programme. Based on the STELLAR unit on Making Ice Cream, the Primary 4 students had gone through an experiential learning of creating a sundae with their group mates. The head prefect is leading the Damai Prefectorial Board in the recitation of the Prefect Pledge.
4 staff Congratulations to all promotees! Staff Promotion Ceremony Mdm Sanisa Binte Salleh Mdm Noreha Bte Mohamed Mr Tan Wu Xiang Ethan Mdm Junainah Binte Rahmat Mrs Lim Hwee Wan Ms Mardalina Bte Mohamed Nossi Mdm Chua Pei Cheon Mdm Nur Azlin Mrs Lee Sock Hui Ms Normala Bte Ab Hamid Mdm Gwendolyn Ong Poh Lian Teachers Learning Journey to the S.E.A Aquarium at Sentosa Staff Workshops Self-directed Learning for Teachers Folding of Origami Science Dataloggers Workshop
environment 5 Chinese New Year Students hosting the assembly programme Games Forming the auspicious greetings Commemoration of Total Defence Day Recess Activity Packing of the Ready Bag International Friendship Day Assembly programme The Gift to our Generation Recess Activity Colouring of the different countries flags. Sharing by an international student
6 Partnerships Listening attentively to the briefing by the teachers Parents-Teachers Meeting Having a discussion with the parents about their child Trying our hand at Chinese Painting Parent Volunteers helping out during school activities and LJs Learning to make a flower garland LJ to Bukit Chandu during the Aesthetics Camp
partnerships 7 Showcasing our students work at Bedok Library Listening attentively to the issues brought up by a parent Parents Workshop Sharing how students can improve on their comprehension skills Addressing a parent s questions and concerns. Sharing Mathematics strategies with the parents