Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Well done, Singapore and Qatar!

The AYG has come to a close. We are certainly proud of the achievements of our fellow Singapore athletes as well as athletes from our partner country, Qatar!

Well done, young athletes! Now for the YOG...

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Health Education - Washing Hands

Check out this video on why and how we should wash our hands. As you watch it, try to answer these questions:

1) Why should we wash our hands?
2) When should we wash our hands?
3) How do we wash our hands?
4) Why can't we share food?

Click here for the video!

WNC Photo Gallery

Click on the links below to access the photo galleries.

Kids' Athletics Carnival (6 Mar 2009)
12 Beacons took part in the above competition. They participated enthusiastically and showed good sportsmanship throughout. We came in 6th out 10 schools. Well done, Beacons!

Health Education - Oral Health

This week, we are learning how to take good care of our teeth. Why is it important to take care of our teeth? Why do our teeth drop? Why are our front teeth sharp? How do we keep our teeth strong and healthy? What is the 'ugly duckling stage'? How are baby teeth replaced by permanent ones?

For answers to these and other questions as well as fun games on oral health, visit the following websites. Enjoy!

1) Healthy Teeth

2) KidsHealth

3) Colgate Kids World

4) Kids Stuff

5) Animated Tooth

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Catch the AYG 'live' on television and online

Hi Beacons! Good news for sports fans!

The AYG which will be held from June 29-July 7 can now be viewed on 4 channels in addition to live action online (http://www.ayg2009.sg/).

StarHub TV is dedicating four channels (Ch 118-121) to the Games' broadcast. If you have no cable TV, you can still enjoy 'live' coverage of the Games, including the opening ceremony, aquatics and table tennis, free of charge via the Preview Channel (Ch 01).

Make sure you catch them as there will be daily quizzes on the AYG!

Aerobics Workout 2 - Chair Aerobics (10 minutes)

Chair Aerobics with Paul Eugene. Click here.

Aerobics Workout 1 - 5 minutes

A fun 5-minute workout for everyone! Click here.