PE - Enhances learning and moderates anger

Interesting articles on the role exercise can play in managing anger and how PE can enhance learning.

Phys Ed: Can Exercise Moderate Anger?

Phys Ed: Can Exercise Make Kids Smarter?

Our Beacon writes...How to play safely...

When we play, we must do so safely, such as not pushing people around or play selfishly. We must share and take turns and learn to play games that can involve everyone.

At times, when we are playing, we get angry or unhappy because of what other people do to us. Here are strategies that we can apply when we are angry:

• Count to 10
• Sit at a corner
• Play by yourself
• Use the traffic light strategy
• Red - stop your actions
• Amber - Think about what you are going to do next
• Green - Act out your coping strategies

Remember, don't let anger spoil your fun!

Visit this website to find out more about playing fairly.
http://www.scholastic.com/cliffordbebig/kids/kids-slide-02.htm

YOG Spectatorship - Your Reflections...

Hi Beacons!

Now that the YOG has come to an end, we would like to hear your thoughts on your experiences being spectators at the different events. Share with us what you saw, heard of felt. What were moments that were memorable or special to you? What were the moments that reminded you of the values of Friendship, Respect and Excellence?

We would like to hear from you.

The top 5 reflections will win a mystery YOG prize!

Beacon Celebrates the Torch Relay

11 August was a historic day for us! 2 of our staff members - Ms Lye Sze Yee and Mr Derek Lee (our Admin Manager), did us proud when they carried the YOG torch witnessed by hundreds of pupils, parents and our neighbours. The distance that they covered might be small, but what a giant blot of ink in the history books did they create!

We share with them our pride, joy and happiness in celebrating the world's first ever Youth olympic Games. To top it all off, our Ukulele performers from Classes 3/3 and 3/7 were even captured for a few seconds in the YOG Torch Relay Day 4 Highlights video on YouTube. We are proud of you, Beacons!

We are officially opened!

Beacon Primary School celebrated its official opening ceremony on 23 July 2010. The event was graced by the Acting Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts (MICA), Mr Lui Tuck Yew. Overall, we felt that it was a huge success! Our pride in our pupils and staff is immense, with everyone playing his/her part. The many hours of preparation and planning was worth it! As Beacons, we truly SHINE!

Catch what RazorTV has got to say about our opening ceremony! Click here.

Beacon Primary Ukulele Programme

Our P3 pupils are currently having a wonderful time learning to play the ukulele as part of the school's music programme. Catch the video of their lessons here.

Sing Singapore! Songs of the YOG

Hi Beacons!

Visit the Sing Singapore website to hear 11 songs in celebration of the first Youth Olympic Games. We will be playing the songs during recess and before assembly so that you can get into the groove for the YOG!

Hear all 11 songs and tell us which one is your favourite! Click here to go to the website.