TAMPINES PRIMARY SCHOOL 250, Tampines Street 12, Singapore 529426 (Tel) 67831190 (Fax) 67843521 (Website) http://www.tampinespri.moe.edu.sg An Icon of Excellence: To Value and be Valued

TPS/02/2014

07 Jan 2014

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Objectives of CCA Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) is an integral part of our school’s programme to promote holistic development and bring out the best in every child. CCA aims to build pupil’s character, and develop their talent in other areas besides the academic. Pupils will pick up essential life-skills such as leadership, teamwork, problem-solving and conflict resolution. Through CCA, pupils build up their sense of discipline which helps them to deal more effectively with challenges of life they will face in the future.

Types of CCA offered We provide a range of CCAs in 2014 to promote greater diversity and vibrancy. Our CCA programme is divided into 4 broad categories, namely Sports and Games CCA, Performing Arts CCA, Uniform Groups, and Clubs. The details of each CCA category are found in the attached CCA Prospectus 2014.

The costs of all CCAs such as instructors’ fees and transport are currently borne by the school. However, parents will have to bear the cost of required equipment such as sports equipment, Weiqi boards, uniforms (e.g. scouts’ attire), required inner wear and accessories. Pupils who are under FAS scheme may apply for a one-time subsidy scheme for the CCA uniforms.

CCA Sign-up The school will not be holding the CCA Bazaar this year. Pupils who have already joined a CCA in 2013 will continue with their existing CCA in 2014. They will not be required to sign up for CCA again. Pupils without CCAs are to sign up for their respective CCAs via their MC Online account. They could do so either from home or in school. Arrangement has been made for pupils to register for their CCA at Computer Lab 1 on the 8 - 10 Jan, during their respective recesses. Pupils will have to show this letter to the teacher stationed at the lab to be allowed to do so.

The CCA sign-up portal will be opened from 7 January till 10 January 2014. Pupils will not be able to access the portal after 10 January 2014. Pupils will be assigned their CCA on a first come first served basis.

CCA Schedule CCA is now carried out during curriculum time, from 8.00 – 9.30a.m, we strongly encourage all P3 to P6 pupils to participate actively in CCA. For pupils who are selected to form school teams for Sports and Performing Arts CCA, separate CCA schedules and consent forms will be issued to the pupils for CCA practices that will be conducted after school. Their CCA teachers will also be providing you with their competition schedule once the competition dates have been confirmed. Please keep a copy of these documents as reference of your child’s/ward’s CCA activities throughout the year.

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Other information

To ensure that all pupils enjoy and get the most of their CCA sessions, we seek your understanding and cooperation in ensuring that the pupils have their breakfast before they come to school. Pupils should bring their water bottles as they will not be allowed to buy drinks from the canteen during curriculum time. Pupils in sports CCA are encouraged to bring extra change of clothes and towel to clean themselves for hygiene purposes. For our pupils’ safety and well-being, pupils in sports CCA will be allowed to bring and wear their sports shoes and to don a cap during their CCA (outdoor sports). However they are required to change out of their sports shoes and remove caps after CCA sessions.

Should there be any queries please contact Mrs Evelyn Yee, Subject Head PEACH, at [email protected].

We look forward to work with you in encouraging your child/ward and to help in the selection of a suitable CCA.

Thank You

______Ms Veronica Tay Principal

Staff Well-being

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CCA PROSPECTUS 2014

No Sports & Games Level Remarks

1 Basketball P3 - P6

2 Football P3- P6 Vacancies for P3 pupils identified through P2 Junior Olympics only. These pupils will receive an invitation letter 3 Floorball P3-P6 from the respective CCA teachers

4 Softball P3 - P6

5 Tchoukball (new) P3 - P6

6 Olympics Club (new) P3 - P6

No Performing Arts Level Remarks

1 Choir P3 - P6

2 Guzheng P3- P6

3 Chinese Dance and Club P3 - P6

4 Malay Dance and Club P3 - P6

5 Indian Dance and Club P3 - P6

6 TPS Theatrics in Action) P3-P6 Audition applies

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No Clubs Level Remarks

1 Art Club P3-P6

2 I & E Club P3-P6

3 Weiqi (new) P3-P6

4 Digital Media Club (new) P3-P6

No Uniform Group Level Remarks

1 Scouts P3-P6

2 Brownies P3-P6

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CCA Descriptions

1. Sports and Games CCA Provide opportunities for pupils to learn different sports. Pupils who do well in the CCA (Basketball, Floorball, Football and Softball) will be given the opportunity to represent the school in competitions. For school team players, training sessions will be held at least twice a week.

List of Sports and Games CCAs: Basketball (Boys), Football (Boys), Softball, Floorball,

Tchoukball (new & non-competitive) - Tchoukball is a non-contact team sport which incorporates elements of volleyball, handball and squash. Pupils will learn the basics and the rules of playing Tchoukball. Pupils with potential will be selected to participate in competitions.

Olympics Club (new & non-competitive) – Olympics Club aims to enhance the general fitness and to inculcate a love for physical activity through the exposure of different physical activities such as sports and games, dance and cardio workouts.

2. Performing Arts CCA Performing Arts CCA provide a platform for pupils to express themselves through performances. Pupils will get to showcase and perform for various school events. This year, selected pupils in the various performing arts CCA (Chinese, Malay and Indian Dance, Guzheng and Choir) will also be representing the school in the SYF showcase taking place in April.

List of Performing Arts CCAs:  Choir, Guzheng, Chinese Dance, Indian Dance and Malay Dance,  TPS Theatrics in Action - This is a club where pupils are given opportunities to cultivate their talent in speech and drama. Members of this club will be exposed to school and public performances. Pupils who register for this CCA will have to go for audition.

3. Uniform Groups Uniform Groups provide opportunities for pupils to build their character through team-building games and fun adventure-based activities.

List of Uniform Groups  Scouts – This is a Uniformed Group CCA where pupils will learn many life- skills and participate in both team-building and adventure-based activities. Among the activities is a 3D2N camp. Pupils will be required to pay for the uniforms.  Brownies - This is a Uniformed Group CCA where pupils will learn many life- skills and participate in both team-building and adventure-based activities. Among the activities is a 3- days-2-nights camp. Pupils will be required to pay for the uniforms.

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4. Clubs Clubs provide the intellectual simulation for pupils to develop their intellectual and creativity.

 Art Club – Pupils who have a flair for drawing, and doing crafts can express their creativity through the different art forms and mediums. Pupils’ art work will also be displayed in school.  Digital Media Club (New) – This is a club where pupils will be learning more about designing and creating websites, videos using digital media tools.  I & E Club – This is a club where pupils are given opportunities to cultivate their creativity through planning and participation in innovation and entrepreneurship activities. Pupils will also be selected for Design For Change Competition.  Weiqi - Pupils will learn the basics of playing Weiqi as well as develop their thinking skills through the game. Pupils with potential will be selected to participate in competitions.

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CCA Schedule for Fridays, 8 – 9.30am

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 TERM 1 TERM 3 WEEK CCA FRIDAY WEEK CCA FRIDAY REMARKS REMARKS NO. NO. DATES NO. NO. DATES Week 0 NIL 3 JAN CCA BRIEFING Week 1 17 4 JUL CCA Week 1 1 10 JAN CCA Week 2 18 11 JUL CCA Week 2 2 17 JAN CCA Week 3 19 18 JUL CCA Week 3 3 24 JAN CCA Week 4 20 25 JUL CCA Week 4 NIL 31 JAN CHINESE NEW YEAR Week 5 21 1 AUG CCA Week 5 4 7 FEB CCA Week 6 NIL 8 AUG NATIONAL DAY/HARI RAYA Week 6 5 14 FEB CCA Week 7 NIL 15 AUG PSLE ORAL EXAM Week 7 6 21 FEB CCA Week 8 22 22 AUG CCA Week 8 7 28 FEB CCA Week 9 23 29 AUG CCA Week 9 8 7 MAR CCA Week 10 NIL 5 SEP TEACHERS’ DAY Week 10 9 14 MAR CCA NIL NIL 12 SEP SCHOOL HOLIDAY NIL NIL 21 MAR SCHOOL HOLIDAY TERM 4 TERM 2 Week 1 NIL 19 SEP PSLE LISTENING EXAM Week 1 10 28 MAR CCA Week 2 NIL 26 SEP PSLE WRITTEN EXAM Week 2 11 4 APR CCA Week 3 NIL 3 OCT CHILDREN’S DAY Week 3 12 11 APR CCA Week 4 24 10 OCT CCA Week 4 NIL 18 APR GOOD FRIDAY Week 5 NIL 17 OCT PSLE MARKING Week 5 13 25 APR CCA Week 6 25 24 OCT CCA Week 6 14 2 MAY CCA Week 7 26 31 OCT CCA Week 7 NIL 9 MAY SA1 Week 8 NIL 7 NOV PROMOTION DAY Week 8 15 16 MAY CCA Week 9 NIL 14 NOV PRIZE GIVING DAY Week 9 16 23 MAY CCA NIL NIL 21 NOV SCHOOL HOLIDAY Week 10 NIL 30 MAY MEET THE PARENTS