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| | | Holiday Closure
We will be closed on Wednesday 18 October 2017 for Deepavali. Classes will resume on Thursday 19 October 2017.
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S1 Primer
Creative Campus is currently offering an S1 Primer programme. The course will bridge the learning gap between P6 and the demands of English and Language Art in S1. Classes will commence from the week of Monday, 23 October 2017.
For more details about the programme, please visit this webpage.
NEW 2018 Classes
Registration is open for classes beginning in 2018. We have also slated new classes across all levels. Do call us at 6455 3063 or visit our website to view our 2018 class schedules.
New ebook Launch - Quick Cues and Compendium to Quick Cues
This SA2, revise key pointers in essay writing with Creative Campus new ebook. Quick Cues comes with a free copy of Compendium to Quick Cues, a separate eBook illustrating various techniques used in actual students' scripts.
Do visit our website for more details.
November/ December 2017 Holiday Workshop
Registration for the year-end holiday workshop is now open. Do call us at 6455 3063 to sign up.
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| We wish our Sec 4 graduating cohort all the best for the upcoming 'O' levels exams and SA2.
"Be prepared, work hard, and hope for a little luck. Recognise that the harder you work and the better prepared you are, the more luck you might have." |
| | Exam Tips from our Experts: A Review on Composition and Oral Component |
| How do students prepare for essay writing examinations? Many do the following: they pore through numerous model essays, memorise vocabulary words and popular phrases, and try to force-fit these into their plot.
As a result, the final product may come off as awkward, or worse, cliched, like the following introduction: "Ring!" the bell resounded for the end of school. John was over the moon to be punctual for school as he raced out of the school gates under the magnolia clouds.
Students should write their conclusions in a more natural or meaningful way. For example, instead of saying "Receiving the bicycle was one of my best birthday present!”, students can write "I learnt the importance of cycling safely and being considerate to other road users."
In the last semestral assessment, our experts highlighted various pitfalls and solutions during oral and essay writing.
Click here to understand how you can help your child as well as links to tips for Paper 2 components. |
| | The Insidious Effects of Smartphones |
| The whole world tuned in with anticipation as Apple unveiled its latest smartphone to mark the 10th anniversary of its iconic product. Despite its exorbitant price tag, one can be sure the iPhone X will sell like hot cakes. The world's obsession with smartphones has seen shareholders of Apple and Samsung reaping dividends; and leaving once key-players like Nokia in the dust.
The smartphone is more than just a portable computer. It can make e-payment, provide street directions on-the-go, is an entertainment portal...
However, in its wake, smartphones have opened a can of worms. Coupled with its close cousin, the social media, wired socienes have been hit by a slew of cases involving smartphone addiction. Impressionable teens are the hardest hit. Research has shown that prolonged and extended use of smartphones can result in depression, insomnia, indolence, as well as delayed social maturity.
It is ironic that teenagers these days are more connected, thanks to their smartphones but end up more alienated and lonely. How can parents drive a change to avert this mental-health crisis? |
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1. How accurate are the writer's concerns in the Singaporean context?
2. How young should kids be before we first introduce electronic devices to them and why?
3. What do you think is the role of the parent when gifting children with gadgets such as smartphones or iPads?
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Until the next time,
The Creative Campus Team |
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