STAR Awards 2023

“Honouring Strengths, Unlocking Possibilities” was the theme of our Star Awards in 2023. We are pleased to share with you how West Viewans have embraced this in their learning. Please join us in celebrating our pupils’ efforts and achievements as they showcase their talents and strengths. Together, we celebrate as One West View!

Good Progress Award for Chinese Language

The Good Progress Award for Chinese Language has been set up to encourage and reward Singaporean primary students for their efforts in learning Chinese Language. The award is given to the student in P3 to P6 level who has shown the greatest improvement in the learning of Chinese Language based on his or her overall performance for Chinese in 2023. Each winner will receive $100 popular vouchers and a certificate.

The following pupils have done exceptionally well. We are pleased to announce the winners for the 2023 Good Progress Award for Chinese Language: Congratulations to all recipients for their effort and hard work in learning Chinese Language!

Primary Four – Lim Jia Xuan Jernice (4 Aspiration)	Primary Five – Long Jia Yi (5 Confidence)
Primary Six – Heng Jing Wen (6 Diligence)

National Thinkers’ Challenge

2 teams of P5 pupils from the Da Vinci program participated in the National Thinkers Challenge. The challenge was to apply Artificial Intelligence methods and technologies for solutions to empower Singapore residents take charge of their own health. For their efforts, they were awarded certificates of participation.

National Mathematical Olympiad of Singapore 2023

The National Mathematical Olympiad of Singapore (NMOΣ) is an NUS High School initiative, working in partnership with the Singapore Mathematical Society. It aims to generate greater interest in Mathematics among students in primary schools. It is also an avenue to challenge and stretch their mathematical potential. | Name | Class | Award | |:—:|:—:|:—:| | Yu Zhihao | 5D | Bronze | | Azul Enyd Acosta | 5C | Honourable Mention | | Chu Chenxi | 5B | Honourable Mention | | Gong Bowen | 5C | Honourable Mention | | Kaleb Lim Jia Le | 5D | Honourable Mention | | Kim Soyeon | 5C | Honourable Mention | | Le Son Tung | 5D | Honourable Mention | | Sean Chua Xiang Kai | 5C | Honourable Mention | | Flores Dylan Gabriel Cumbe | 5C | Participation | | Goh Shi Qiao | 5C | Participation | | Song Ji Hwan | 5B | Participation |

P5 Da Vinci Capstone Project

The P5 Da Vinci pupils completed their program with their Capstone Projects. The theme this year focuses innovative ways of reducing carbon footprint. 10 teams worked together on a variety of creative solutions to tackle the issues. The projects range from tackling food wastes to conserving energy.

The pupils showcased their projects enthusiastically to their school mates in term 2. 3 best projects were chosen by a panel of judges.

Today we honor the 3 teams and, also to all Da Vinci pupils.

Singapore Primary Science Olympiad 2023

Wrong slide was flashed out the moment this photo was taken. The pupils in this photo were holding SPSO certificates.

The Singapore Primary Science Olympiad (SPSO) is an annual national competition which has been organised by the NUS High School of Mathematics and Science since 2009. This competition is open to Primary 5 pupils. It aims to provide an avenue to showcase students’ abilities in the subjects and nurture talents in the Sciences. | Name | Class | Award | |:—:|:—:|:—:| | Esthelea Chee Kah Yian | 5D | Bronze | | Song Ji Hwan | 5B | Merit | | Le Son Tung | 5D | Merit | | Senthil Kumar Srivarshan | 5D | Merit |

Cyber Wellness - #BetterCyberSafe Schools Dance Challenge 2023

In August, Cyber Security Agency (CSA) Singapore organized #BetterCyberSafe Schools Dance Challenge 2023. The competition is opened for all pupils who are in MOE schools. We are happy to announce that Shayne Ko Sheng Yu of 2 Diligence for his achievement in getting Second Position (Individual Category)!

Malay Language Composition Writing Competition organised by EDUFRONT

10 pupils from Primary 4 to Primary 6 participated in Malay Language Composition Writing Competition. They have put in great effort for the competition in Term 3. Rayyan Hayder from 6 Confidence was one of the finalists and won himself the Gold Award.

Malay Language Cultural Competition

Malay Language Cultural Competition, in lieu of Malay Language Month, was conducted in August. The Malay pupils presented various cultural performances such as singing competition, advertisement quotes competition and poetry recitation competition. Primary 1 to Primary 5 pupils have put in a lot of effort for the competitions.

6th National Text Recital Competition

In the 6th National Text Recital Competition, 11 pupils showcased an exceptional level of commitment during their training sessions. Yu Zhihao and Liang Xin Nee rightfully earned the gold medal, while Chen Zihao and Ker Zhi Xin demonstrated their talent and secured the silver medal in the preliminary round - an accomplishment worthy of praise!

During the final round, our hearts swelled with pride as we witnessed Yu Zhihao and Liang Xin Nee’s unwavering perseverance, which earned them a well-deserved 3rd place. Their dedication serves as an inspiration to all. We deeply appreciate the efforts of all participants and hope that their achievements will continue to inspire others. | Award | Name | Class | |:—:|:—:|:—:| | Participation | Elizabeth Rachel Goh Rui Xuan | 3C | | Participation | Chew Zi Jia Claire | 3E | | Participation | Ma Daixi | 3E | | Participation | Teo Yuqi Kaelyn | 3D | | Participation | Zhang Jinghan | 3B | | Participation | Olivia Loke Yee Ching | 4E | | Participation | Kong Teng Mann Chloe | 5D | | Silver (preliminary) | Chen Zihao | 4C | | Silver (preliminary) | Ker Zhi Xin | 4E | | Gold (preliminary), 3rd (final) | Yu Zhihao | 5D | | Gold (preliminary), 3rd (final) | Liong Xin Nee | 5B |

Malay Song Singing Competition

In West View Primary, we believe that every child is talented. Our P3 pupils have learnt another Mother Tongue language during Conversational Chinese Malay programme. During the programme, they had the opportunity to learn to speak and sing in Malay language. As such, we have organised a Malay Song Singing Competition in Term 2. Our pupils displayed DARE by taking part actively in the competition. Based on the submission, we have selected 3 winners based on their pronunciation and performance.

Navarasa Medai 2023

At West View Primary, we believe that every child has unique strengths and talents. The Tamil language unit organized ‘Navarasa Medai’ 2023 this year, to honor pupils’ strengths through digital literary competition. The aim of the event was to introduce the various aspects of Tamil literature and inculcate the joy of learning Tamil language.

Our pupils displayed learning dispositions of Inquisitiveness and Dare by taking part actively and speaking in Tamil confidently.

P1 Creative Movement

P2 Poetry Recital

P3 Role Play

P4 Story Telling

P5 Public Speaking

P6 Short Story Animation

Voice of West View

Voice of West View aims to empower students to make suggestions to bring about improvement in students’ school experiences. In the 1st round of Voice of West View, 3 top suggestions were selected for their ideas that stand out among the rest. We would like to recognise these pupils for their contributions.

16th Annual Mathlympics

Mathlympics is a nation-wide Mathematics competition to allow inquisitive pupils to display their Maths thinking skills and concepts. 15 Primary 5 West Viewans showed showed great perseverance as they completed a challenging 2-hour paper. Keenan Prajna Harryson Lee from 5 Diligence, has won the Bronze award! Well done, Keenan, and to all participants of this competition!

6th National Text Recital Competition

Our pupils participated in the 6th National Text Recital Competition, jointly organised by the Committee to Promote Chinese Language Learning (CPCLL), Anderson Primary School, Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary School and Singapore Chinese Teachers Literary Recital Society.

We thank Mdm Zhao Yijin, Mdm Ng Ling Ling, Mdm Chan Wai Ling and Mdm Liu Ying for their guidance and efforts put in to train our pupils for this competition. We appreciate the pupils’ hard work and hope that their achievement will inspire others.

2023 National Vlog Competition for Singapore Primary School Students

8 of our talented pupils from Primary 3 to 5 submitted 2 videos on Chinese culture and traditions in the 2023 National Vlog Competition for primary school. The objective of the competition is to improve the use of Chinese Language in oral expression and cultivate a love for the language. The team has attained Certificate of Participation.

We thank Mdm Zhao Yijin for her guidance and time, and the participants for their extraordinary performance. We hope their efforts will motivate our West Viewans to love Chinese Language.

Wow! Publication

WOW! Publication, our school’s literary magazine, aims to promote reading and writing by compiling inspiring stories and fascinating ideas and thoughts from our very own West Viewans. In Term 2 of 2023, 2 P1 classes and 34 P2 to P6 exceptional students have been selected to have their writings published in the Writers of West View Publication (WOW! Publication) for this year.

Congratulations on your success, and we hope you will continue to be creative and write more fascinating stories. We look forward to receiving more entries from West Viewans in the future.

Remember, writing is a powerful tool that can inspire change, evoke emotions, and connect people from all walks of life. So, keep writing, keep creating, and keep inspiring!

SASMO

We have P3 to P6 pupils participated in the Singapore and Asian Schools Math Olympiad (SASMO) This contest seeks to stretch not only the brightest students but is aimed at instilling confidence for all students. We would like to congratulate the following pupils who receive the awards from the SASMO.

Green Wave Environmental Care Project

Three pupils participated in the Green Wave Environmental Care Project organised by Sembcorp Marine. Their project, a tissue paper storage and management system, seeks to reduce wastage of tissue paper by allowing users to take just an enough amount for each use. For their efforts, the team was awarded a certificate of participation. We honour the pupils today for their innovation efforts

West Zone Junior Science Whiz Challenge 2023

Five P6 pupils represented our school in the West Zone Junior Science Whiz Challenge. This is an annual challenging Science Quiz competition open to the West Zone primary schools. We thank the participants for giving their best in representing our school in this competition.

2023 Raffles Institution Scholarship (Primary 5 - 6)

We would like to congratulate Nurnadhrah Indah Binte Rosman from Primary 6 Confidence for being awarded the Raffles Scholarship (Primary 5-6). She has demonstrated good conduct and a positive attitude in her academic work and co-curricular activities. Well done, Nadhrah!

WOW! Publication

WOW! Publication, our school’s literary magazine, aims to promote reading and writing by compiling inspiring stories and fascinating ideas and thoughts from our very own West Viewans.

In Term 1 of 2023, 31 exceptional students have been selected to have their writings published in the Writers of West View Publication (WOW! Publication) for this year.

Malay Language Ambassador 2023 (Rakan Bahasa)

To encourage students who are passionate about the Malay language & culture and to spread the love of the language to their peers, friends, and families, 2 of our Malay students are appointed to be Malay Language Ambassador or Rakan Bahasa to represent West View Primary School.

Raffles Institution Primary Mathematics World Contest 2023

12 Pupils represented West View Primary School in the Raffles Institution Primary Mathematics World Content 2023 in March. Lee Kai Yip from 6 Brilliance has been awarded the Merit award for his outstanding performance

Friends of Singa

We are proud to present the certificate of participation to 5 pupils who took part in the Friends of Singa in Year 2022.

Our P2 to P6 pupils have written in during Term 4 Kindsville newsletter to show how they can show small acts of kindness to everyone around us.

We appreciate the efforts of our pupils and hope they can continue to spread kindness around us.