Subject: June Holiday Workshops! PSLE Workshops! Sibling Bonus (SiB)!

ON CAMPUS June 2018 Issue
Campus News

Hari Raya Puasa School Closure
Our centre will be closed on Friday, 15 June 2018 (Hari Raya Puasa).
Lessons will resume the day after the public holiday (16 June 2018, Saturday).

The Directors' Series 1 & 2 (NEW!)
Founding director Ms Geraldine Chew will personally conduct these courses to specifically empower students taking their PSLE this year. Her time tested techniques and know-how will arm students with the key skills to achieve that A or A*.
For: All Primary 6 students
Teacher: Ms Geraldine Chew

Series 1: Acing PSLE English Paper 1 and Orals
Dates: 14, 21, 28 June and 5, 12 July (Thursdays)
Time: 5 pm to 7 pm

Series 2: Acing PSLE English -- The Complete Strategy
Dates: 19, 26 July, 2, 23, 30 August and 6 September (Thursdays)
Time: 5 pm to 7 pm

Please call us 6455 3063 for more details or visit our website.

Sibling Bonus (SiB) (NEW!)
Creative Campus understands the pressures of supporting a large family. Effective from 7 May 2018, parents with three or more children with us will enjoy a special discount.
Terms and Conditions apply. Please call us at 6455 3063 for more details.

School Holiday Workshops!
We have a slew of activities in June for various levels from Primary 1 to IB Year 12.

P1-6 June Holiday Workshops
Dates/ Time: 18, 19, 20 June 2018 (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.

Be FOA-Ready-- 2 Day Workshop for IB Students
Dates/ Time: 18 & 19 June 2018; 12 pm to 2:30 pm (2.5 hours each lesson)
This Further Oral Activity (FOA) 2-Day International Baccalaureate Workshop introduces techniques, know-how and skills to fulfil the requirements of top-grade FOA.
For: All IB Year 11 students completing the IB in 2019; Year 12 students are also welcomed.
Teacher: Ms Geraldine Chew 
Please call us at 6455 3063 for more details or visit our website.

Literature Cakewalk-- 2 Day Workshop for S1 and S2 Students
Dates/ Time: 20 & 21 June 2018; 12pm to 2pm
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
Teacher: Ms Geraldine Chew and Mrs Elizabeth Yeo
Please call us 6455 3063 for more details or visit our website.

Freebies and Bonuses
Free Brain Booster eBooks
Download our new eBook Brain Booster for revision now. Please click on the link below to visit Creative Campus Shop to get your free copy!
English Enrichment

How to Use the Apostrophe

We used the apostrophe in two cases: 

1. When we want to show possession.
Eg. The cat belongs to Jack. This is Jack's cat.

Confusion arises when the proper noun that is possessive ends with an S. Do we write-

(a) This is James' cat, or
(b) This is James's cat.

It turns out, both are acceptable. However, if there are multiple Jameses, the apostrophe has to be placed at the end.

Eg. Both Jameses' cats have nine lives. 
Not - Both Jameses's cats have nine lives.

2. When we are writing short forms (contractions)

Eg. Will not = Won't
Until = 'till
I am = I'm
Let's = Let us
It's = It is/ It has

Be extra careful about the correct usage of it's and its. To show possession of the pronoun "it", we do not use an apostrophe.

Eg. The cat scratched its own owner.
Not - The cat scratched it's own owner.

We hope this write up help clarify the doubts of many readers on the proper usage of the apostrophe. 
Critical Thinking
Is the English Language Dying Out?

English may be the world's favourite language, especially for business. However, it had never been the most spoken language in the world. At this moment, it ranks fourth, after Mandarin, Hindustani and Latin. English is a lingua franca, which means it is often used s a common language between people who doesn't speak the same language usually.

With so many computer software that can do translations with just a click, it is no longer necessary for people to find a common language. The number of people learning and using English to communicate may dwindle.

Please read the full report here.

Questions to Consider

1. Do you think English will lose its lingua franca status? Why or why not?

2. How about dialects? Is there a place for dialect in today's globalised community?

3. Why is it important to preserve a language?
Have you checked out our ebooks?

Two of them are FREE! Useful for all students from Primary 3 and up, these ebooks are essential building blocks for your child to have a better grasp on the English Language.

Click here to find out more on our website.
Until the next time,
The Creative Campus Team
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