| ON CAMPUS November 2019 Issue |
| Changes to Front Desk Hours
With immediate effect, our front desk hours and phone lines are open as follows:
Mondays to Fridays: 9.30 to 5pm
Saturdays: 9am to 4.30pm
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.
Registration for 2020 Classes
We are happy to announce that registration for our 2020 classes are 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.
School Holiday Workshops!
We have a slew of activities in November/December for various levels from Primary 1 to GP.
P1-6 Nov/December Holiday Workshops
Dates: 18 – 21 November 2019 (CYCLE A); 2 – 5 December 2019 (CYCLE B) Time: 12pm-2pm
Sec 1&2 Literature Cakewalk
Dates: 26 and 27 November 2019 (CYCLE A); 10 and 11 December 2019 (CYCLE B) Time: 1pm to 3pm
GP Intensive Holiday Programme (NEW) Catered for graduating Sec 4s and current JC1 students, the 2 day programme will help you navigate the nuances of General Paper. Dates/Time: November (do call us for details)
Seats are filling fast for all workshops so do call us at 6455 3063 to confirm your interest or visit our website for details.
Trial Classes (NEW)
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.
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| | Ongoing Promotions for Current Students and Parents |
| | 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 Students Our 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. |
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What are Cloze Exercises?
The cloze passage is like a gap fill exercise.
Usually, you will see a reading passage with not more than 20 missing words. For primary school students, Vocabulary Cloze is where multiple choice answers are provided to assist you, while in the Comprehension Cloze section, you have to place words into the gaps on your own. The answers must also be grammatically correct.
Read the cloze passage below and choose a suitable word for each blank.
As the general elections loom, different political forces are making ___ 1 ___ attempts to politically position or reposition themselves in order to forge a winning combination. It is also interesting that this positioning and repositioning around the ___ 2 ___ of a common good is mutually conflicting. The parties in opposition, for example, seem to be suggesting that they are ___ 3 ___ to positioning themselves with each other, and around the universal perspective that is inclusive of values like democracy, secularism, and freedom from fear. The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on the other side of the spectrum, are ___ 4 ___ to convince the public that Hindutva is the only universal common good. However, such attempts by the Sangh Parivar chief to calculatingly flesh out an “all-inclusive” position is ___ 5 ___ more in self-confidence and, therefore, devoid of egalitarian conviction. His attempts both at outreach through a lecture series and at ___ 6 ___ Narendra Modi–Amit Shah’s pet slogan of a “Congress-mukt Bharat” (Congress-free India) could be seen as a part of this repositioning. Moreover, the ___ 7 ___ posturing of the RSS can also be seen as resulting from the recognition of widespread public discontent against the policies of the current government. Seeking an extended meaning in Hindutva is fundamentally ___ 8 ___ by the need to maintain its control over levers of formal political power. The posturing that the RSS is “not interested” in formal political power, therefore, is necessarily a defensive ploy.
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A. Concrete
B. Tender
C. Calculated
2. A. Ground
B. Notion
C. Logic
3.
A. Committed
B. Unified
C. Yearned
4.
A. Persuading
B. Attempting
C. Moving
5.
A. Couched
B. Decorated
C. Determined
6.
A. Tantalising
B. Terminating
C. Conditioning
7.
A. Compressed
B. Compromised
C. Promised
8.
A. Motivated
B. Confirmed
C. Ostracised
Answers 1. C 2. A 3. A 4. B 5. A 6. C 7. B 8. A |
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Colour Theory
Colours are more than what our eyes see – colour is also perception, and they can frequently be powerful tools for conveying meaning without words. Brands all around the world use different colours to send different signals to their consumers. In a similar way, poets and authors may use colours to subtly suggest various emotions or ideas.
Red
Red is the colour of blood, fire, and stop signs. That is why this dominant colour is more often than not associated with love or warmth, passion, intensity, war, and aggression … the list goes on. Red’s association with bright blood is possibly why the red of Singapore’s flag is officially described as representative of equality and brotherhood among all its citizens: all humans are united by the colour of their blood.
White
In stark contrast to red, white in the Singapore flag signifies purity and virtue. Across the board, white seems to be associated with purity and new beginnings. It is regularly linked to snow, such as in similes like “pure as driven snow”, and the well-known “as white as snow” of Snow White fame. The idea of purity is extended even to fashion – think of how western-style weddings dresses are traditionally white!
Blue
As a branding colour, blue is immensely versatile and has been said to be universally preferred. Since it is the colour of the sea and sky, it is often seen as a calming and tranquil colour. On the flip side, it may also suggest sadness and mourning (“feeling blue”, anyone?). Because blue is so adaptable, looking at the total context would be most useful in understanding what the brand, author, or poet intends to express.
Yellow
Enough of the blues – let’s look on the bright side, literally! Due to its association with sunshine or fresh daffodils, yellow is oft-linked to high energy, freshness, and happiness. Its typical brilliance stimulates mental activity, and it is thus also associated with intellect. However, yellow – especially of the pale variety – can sometimes suggest sickliness, like when used in Charlotte Gilman’s The Yellow Wallpaper. It can also convey cowardice.
Questions to Ponder
1. How are colours used in the everyday advertising we see? How are they used in the books or poems we read and what effect do they have on you as a reader?
2. Can you think of any idioms that contain colours? What do they mean?
For example, “to see red” means to be angry; “white lie” means a harmless untruth.
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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.
Free Brain Booster eBook Download
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| Until the next time, The Creative Campus Team |
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