Grade 6 students shine at Lakeside’s PYP exhibition

 At CIS we celebrate empowered and action-oriented learners on a daily basis, but the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) exhibition is a culmination of all that and more. It’s a ‘rite of passage’ on the grade 6 learning journey where students get to express their beliefs, ideas, and courses of action on issues they are passionate about.

This year our Lakeside PYP exhibition was held at the end of May. To spur students into action, we first launched a ‘grand kick off” day at the end of February. Social entre-preneurs, activists, TedX speakers and community experts such as professors and business owners, were invited to conduct talks, seminars and mini workshops with the students.

Acting upon the knowledge they had been given, the students then chose an issue they themselves were passionate about. For eight weeks they researched their chosen issue collaboratively in small groups, using thinking, self-management and communication skills to build and refine their knowledge. At the end of May, they then exhibited their learning with a spectacular evening gala.

The event kicked off in the atrium with a heartwarming musical performance by all grade 6 students. It was super to watch all the parents enjoying themselves as they swayed to the beautiful group song and crooning performance by our grade 6 acapella group. Afterwards, it was time to explore the exhibition stalls. The confidence, depth of knowledge and expertise the students showed as they talked about their inquiries was truly inspiring. Witnessing how much they had developed as empowered learners during this important learning journey was a very proud moment for the entire CIS community.

Vegetarian Mee Goreng

Serves 4

 

Ingredients:

• 250g dry noodles
• 3 tbsp cooking oil
• 8 shallots, chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, chopped roughly
• 1 cup carrot, cut into strips
• 2 cups cabbage, shredded
• 100g bok choy
• 1 tsp white pepper
• 1 tbsp Kechap Manis (Indonesian sweet soya sauce)
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• ¼ cup scallions, chopped
• Calamansi lime

Here’s what to do:

 

1. Bring a pan of water to boil and cook the dry noodles until ‘al dente’. Plunge the noodles into  cold water, drain and set aside.

2. Heat the cooking oil in a wok and fry the shallots and garlic.

3. When they start to brown, add the carrots.

4. Cook for a few minutes and add the cabbage and bok choy.

5. Add the white pepper, Kechap Manis, light soy sauce, oyster sauce and noodles.

6. Mix well and cook until heated through.

7. Garnish with scallions and calamansi

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FITBIT: How to Make the Best Use of Gym Classes

By Jessica Gan

 

With the recent entry of Classpass App to Singapore, consumers are spoilt for choice! Amongst other apps such as KFIT and GuavaPass, free trials etc, what are some savvy ways to maximize and plan your workout ?

Some suggestions:

Class Type focus vs Class hopping

Some educators will advocate sticking to a class type for a week. This way, your body gets to enjoy the variations the classes offer. Condition your muscles and intensify the similar workout can be a good way to learn what your body is trying to teach you. E.g., Mat Pilates, Reformer, Athletic conditioning with apparatus, Barre Pilates. Thereafter, definitely try to mix it up for variety, for instance Dance and Yoga.

Communication

Always tell the instructor if you have any conditions or pain they should be aware of. Do it before class! During class, if you feel pain, stop. 

Feedback

In a world of social media, we are encouraged to give feedback. It can be done both offline privately or online openly, as long as it is for mutual improvement.

Class ettiquette

Wiping down mats and equipment, bringing a towel (for hygenic factors),  also including open channels of communications with owners and instructors.

Hope you enjoy the smorgasbord of fitness classes our sunny island has to offer in today's consumer haven!

Wisdom Tooth

Q: When do I need to remove my wisdom tooth? 

A: Generally, a wisdom tooth need not be removed if it erupts normally, functions well and do not cause any issues. However, in most cases, there is not enough space in the mouth for them to grow normally. This is because by the time our wisdom teeth grow through the gums, it is only after the other 28 adult teeth are in place. Therefore, most wisdom teeth erupts at an angle or is partially erupted.

When a wisdom tooth is partially erupted, it is a breeding ground for bacteria, resulting in:

• tooth decay, including damage to adjacent tooth
• pericoronitis (inflammation of the tissue around the crown of the wisdom tooth)
• gum disease
• abscess (pus around the wisdom tooth due to bacterial infection)

When any of the above takes place, pain and swelling may be felt and also are the indicators for removal. It is recommended that you visit an oral surgeon/dentist for a thorough check up and he/she will advise accordingly.

When a wisdom tooth is completely buried, some patients may prefer to not remove it. However, there is a small risk of infection and development of a cyst or tumour around it. Therefore, for any wisdom teeth that are retained, it is important for them to be monitored regularly by your oral surgeon/dentist. 

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Dr Ho Kok Sen is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon with Specialist Dental Group^®. Dr Ho is a mentor, lecturer and examiner to students in the Graduate Diploma in Dental Implantology course at the National University of Singapore. He is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and the Academy of Medicine Singapore. He has a special interest in dental implants, jaw surgery, bone grafting and complex extractions.

6734 9393 | www.specialistdentalgroup.com

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Specialist Dental Group® is a corporate sponsor of the Canadian Association of Singapore (CAS). CAS members enjoy a special rate for dental services.