| ON CAMPUS October 2019 Issue |
| HAPPY CHILDREN'S DAY! On this Children’s Day, may all children of Singapore keep in remembrance their value and place in the society as they enjoy and indulge in the range of festivities dedicated to them!
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Changes to Front Desk Hours
With immediate effect, our front desk hours and phone lines are open as follows:
Mondays to Fridays: 12pm to 7pm
Saturdays: 9am to 5pm
Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays
Should you need to reach us outside of front desk hours, we are contactable via email or
WhatsApp (messaging services only) @ 88502499 [from 10am to 7pm, Mondays to Saturdays]. We will endeavour to reply soonest possible. Kindly note that the timings for all classes will remain the same.
October Pubic Holidays
Creative Campus will be closed on the following government gazetted holiday:
27 and 28 October 2019 (Sun & Mon) - Deepavali. Classes will resume on 29 October 2019 (Tue)
Should you need to reach us urgently, simply WhatsApp us @ 88502499.
Registration for 2020 Classes We are happy to announce that registration for our 2020 classes is now open. Students currently enrolled in our classes will remain in the same class and with the same teacher the following year, unless otherwise notified. For those whose schedules will change in 2020, please have a look at our class schedule to make new arrangements.
School Holiday Workshops!
We have a slew of activities in November/December for various levels from Primary 1 to IB Year 12. Early bird discount before Saturday 19 October 2019:
Current students enjoy $30 off workshop fees per workshop
New students enjoy a $30 off registration fees per workshop with the promo code
P1-6 Nov/December Holiday Workshops
Dates/ Time: 18 – 21 November 2019 (CYCLE A); 2 – 5 December 2019 (CYCLE B); 12pm to 2pm
P1 and P4: Celebrate Writing! Workshop
P5 to P6: Intensive English Bootcamp Workshop
Please call us at 6455 3063 for more details or visit our website.
Literature Cakewalk-- 2 Day Workshop for S1 and S2 Students in 2020
Dates/ Time: 20 & 21 November 2019; 1pm to 3pm
This workshop will cover prose analysis, poetry appreciation and techniques on how to answer comprehension inferential questions. Literature can now be fun, and a cakewalk!
For: All Secondary 1 and Secondary 2 students in 2020
Over the years, we have had parents requesting for trial classes.
We are happy to announce that registration is open for our 3-day trial session.
Please have a look at our class schedule to determine which class your child would like to attend. Do call us at 6455 3063 or email chalk@creativecampus.com.sg for assistance. Charges will apply, as do terms and conditions.
Find out what we do: Insights into Creative Campus
We are giving away notes on handling the Essay Writing component for the PSLE and 'O'-levels.
Ongoing Promotions for Current Students and Parents
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| | Over the years, we have been blessed with numerous parents who have referred Creative Campus to their family and friends. In this regard, we would like to take the opportunity to show our appreciation. All promotions stated above can be enjoyed concurrently.
Do call us at 6455 3063 to find out more, or click here to view the terms and conditions.
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| Ongoing Promotion for New StudentsOur JC 2018 graduating cohort did exceptionally well last year. To celebrate their success, we are waiving $30 off fees for new students if they opt in to receive the discount code. Terms and conditions apply. Click here to sign up today! |
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What are proverbs?
Every culture has a collection of wise sayings that offer advice on how to live your life. These sayings are called "proverbs".
How can you use proverbs to learn English?
It's good to know the really common English proverbs because you hear them come up in conversations all the time. Sometimes, people use the entire proverb to give advice to a friend. More often, someone will utter a part of a proverb.
This is a list with some less commonly used, but nevertheless well-known, English proverbs.
Try and see if you know the complete proverb and guess it's meaning.
Q1. No man is an ( ).
Q2. Fortune favours the ( ).
Q3.
People who live in ( ) houses should not throw stones.
Q4. ( ) is the greater part of valour.
Q5. Never look a gift ( ) in the mouth.
Q6. ( ) is the mother of invention.
Q7. A ( ) pot never boils.
Q8. ( ) breeds contempt.
Q9. A broken ( ) is right twice a day.
Q10. You can catch more flies with honey than with ( ).
Answers: The meanings of some of these phrases have shifted over the years, so a proverb might have originally had a different meaning.
Q1. island You can't live completely independently. Everyone needs help from others.
Q2. bold People who bravely go after what they want are more successful than people who try to live safely.
Q3. glass Don't criticise other people if you are not perfect yourself.
Q4. Discretion Sometimes it is important to know when to give up and run away, instead of always acting brave and maybe getting hurt.
Q5. horse
If someone offers you a gift, do not question it.
Q6. Necessity When you're really in need, you think of creative solutions to your problems.
Q7. watched If something takes time to finish, do not watch it too closely because it will seem like it will take forever.
Q8. Familiarity
When you are around someone for too long, you get tired of them and be annoyed by them.
Q9. clock When an old clock stops working, it shows one specific time but does not move. So once in the day and once at night, the clock points at the correct time. In the same way, even a person who is not very smart can sometimes be correct by accident.
Q10. vinegar To get what you want, be nice to people. Do not yell at them or be mean. |
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How do children around the world celebrate Children’s Day?
Japan
The Japanese people celebrate Children’s Day or ‘Kodomo no hi’ on the fifth day of the fifth month every year. Families fly colourful carp kites called ‘koinobori flags’ from their homes as carps represent determination and vigour in Japanese folklore. They display figurines of Samurai Warriors in their homes to symbolise strength and bravery. Children enjoy sticky rice cakes in oak leaves (Kashiwa-mochi) and participate in events around the country like traditional Japanese plays. A “Kid’s Olympics” is also held in Tokyo, attracting thousands of child competitors annually.
Mexico
In Mexico, Children’s Day, also known as ‘El Dia del Niño’ is marked on the 30th of April. Schools, parks and other organisations arrange a variety of special events for the children of Mexico. Classes in schools are replaced by large parties with food, games and fun rides. Traditional and common games like ‘Pin the Tail on the Donkey’ are played by the children. Flying banners, piñatas, live music and puppet shows are some common sights in their local fiestas. On this day, Mexican children follow a common culture of singing a song while rolling a molinillo (a traditional Mexican wooden whisk) between their palms in a chocolate drink, before enjoying it at breakfast.
Thailand
On the second Saturday of January each year, National Children’s Day is observed in Thailand. Children are considered to be the most valuable resource of the nation and this annual celebration serves to stimulate children to be aware of their importance and responsibility towards the society. On this special day, Thai children are allowed free entrances on buses, to entertainment parks, zoos, government offices such as the Government House, as well as to the Army, Navy and Air Force bases. Children are also granted permission by the Royal Thai Air Force to explore the aircrafts.
Turkey
In Turkey, National Sovereignty and Children’s Day is celebrated on 23 April annually. Children take seats in the Turkish Parliament and symbolically govern the country for a day. They elect a President who will address the nation on television and for the rest of the day, children’s festival takes place all across the country. Children from all over the world are invited to participate and perform in their traditional dresses and dances for the various festivals as a way to encourage cultural exchange for all children.
Questions to Consider
Q1: Do you know which day is Children's Day in Singapore? A1: Children in Singapore recognise the 1st Friday of October (used to be first of October) as “Children’s Day” – a time to honour and celebrate the joys of childhood through various activities and events catered especially for children.
Q2: Do you know how Children's Day started? A2: In 1954, it was recommended by the United Nations General Assembly that a day should be set aside to celebrate children around the world. The Assembly adopted 20th November as “International Children’s Day” but allowed each country to select a date which they deemed appropriate for themselves.
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