Teaching your child Goal Settings

When teaching your child to set goals, a key skill or habit to focus on is writing the goal down.

Although your child might think he is very clear on his goal inside his head, the very act of writing the goal down helps our brain to commit to taking action.
If your child is very young, drawing a picture of the goal can work just as well

BM Songs and Lyrics: Haiwan

Our theme for the Kinder Champ (Nursery) BM Class this month is 'Haiwan'. Enjoy singing this song with your child!

Oh! Bangau

Download link: http://www.music-clips.net/weblagu/gjgEO-QHLKI/mp3/

Oh bangau oh bangau mengapa engkau kurus

Macam mana saya tak kurus ikan tidak timbul

Oh ikan oh ikan mengapa tidak timbul

Macam mana saya nak timbul rumput panjang sangat

Oh rumput oh rumput mengapa panjang sangat

Macam mana saya tak panjang kerbau tak makan saya

Oh kerbau oh kerbau mengapa tak makan rumput

Macam mana saya nak makan perut saya sakit

Oh perut oh perut mengapa engkau sakit

Macam mana saya tak sakit makan nasi mentah

Oh nasi oh nasi mengapa engkau mentah

Macam mana saya tak mentah kayu api basah

Oh kayu oh kayu mengapa engkau basah

Macam mana saya tak basah hujan timpa saya

Oh hujan oh hujan mengapa timpa kayu

Macam mana saya tak timpa kodok panggil saya

Oh kodok oh kodok mengapa panggil hujan

Macam mana saya tak panggil ular nak makan saya

Oh ular oh ular mengapa makan kodok

Macam mana saya tak makan memang makanan saya

BM Songs and Lyrics: Buah-buahan

This month, the theme for our Kinder Champ (Nursery) BM class is 'Buah-buahan'. Sing this song with your child/children to teach them about the many unique local fruits!

Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdD26lMhDnw

Buah-buahan

Ciku, manggis dan durian

Kelapa juga rambutan

Cempedak dan jambu batu

Belimbing, langsat, pulasan

Duku, nangka, pisang, mangga

Semua enak dimakan

Mari kawan, mari semua

Makan buahan tempatan

Paediatric First Aid and Emergency Care Training for Adults

Date: 7th July 2013 (Sunday)

Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Venue:  English Champ Bandar Utama

Fee: RM 159

Register by this Friday (21/6/2013) for a discount of RM25!

Participants must bring their own stationery and a set of old clothing (t-shirt and shorts) for mock-drill purposes.

Fee is inclusive of two (2) tea breaks but excluding lunch. Training certificate with a validity period of three years will be awarded to participants who have successfully completed the training.

The training is conducted by MSE Academy Sdn Bhd and its curriculum has been reviewed by the American College of Emergency Physicians. The curriculum is in Accordance to the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH/JHP) - Guideline on First Aid in the Workplace; American Heart Association - 2010 ECC and CPR Guideline and International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation - CoSTR2010.

Kindly note that payment can be made by cash/ cheque/ transfer into the bank account of Literacy World Sdn Bhd (BU) which the details are as below:-

Bank: CIMB Bank Bhd

Account Name: Literacy World Sdn Bhd (BU)

Account No.: 1246 0006248 050

Please scan and email the bank-in slip to aileen@englishchamp.com.my to confirm your registration.

Kinder & Little Champ: Parent-Teacher Meeting

Attention all parents of Kinder Champ and Little Champ students!

Throughout the next two weeks, we will be having our Parent-Teacher Meeting. Your presence is much appreciated, as we will be returning the worksheets and books completed in Term Two and also discussing your child's progress. Kindly call or email us to set a date.

Notice: Centre Open

Dear Parents,

English Champ will reopen tomorrow. Please feel free to call us to pick/drop your child at G floor entrance to minimize his/her exposure outdoors.

Thank you.

Notice: Centre Closed

ATTENTION.

We will remain closed tomorrow as the API is still at an unhealthy level.

Do drink lots of water, at least 8 glasses a day and stay hydrated.

For seven steps to stay healthy during the haze, do click on the link below.

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=%2F2013%2F6%2F24%2Fnation%2F20130624163110&sec=nation&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Also, for updates on the API, do go the the Department of Environment's website: http://www.doe.gov.my

BM Songs and Lyrics: Keluarga Saya

This month, the theme for our Kinder Champ (Nursery) BM class is 'Keluarga Saya'. As some of the parents have suggested that we share some of the materials used in our classes so as to enable them to sing along with their children at home and reinforce the lessons learnt, we are providing all parents with some of the songs sung and the lyrics.

1) Saya Sayang Ibu

Download link: https://www.box.com/shared/ydzezac68v

Saya sayang ibu, sayang sekali

Saya sayang ibu, sayang sekali

Saya sayang ibu, sayang sekali

Sayang, sayang, sayang

Sayang sekali

2) Ibu

Download link: https://www.box.com/shared/5s2dmvxyd5

Ibu, ibu

Engkaulah ratu hatiku

Bila ku berduka

Engkau hiburkan selalu

Ibu, ibu

Engkaulah ratu hatiku

Paediatric First Aid and Emergency Care Training for Adults

Dear Parents,

Thank you for your interest in our upcoming training for parents organised by English Champ entitled ‘Paediatric First Aid and Emergency Care Training for Adults’.

Children are so precious and as parents, ideally, we would like to protect them by keeping them under our wings at all times. However, keeping them confined and not providing them a chance to explore their surroundings will hinder their growth and development. What should we do? We provide them with a safe and child friendly environment to explore. However, accidents could still happen and unless we are equipped with the life-skill of knowing how to handle such emergencies, we may not be able to help our child while waiting for medical assistance to arrive.

In collaboration with Malaysia Safety and Emergency Academy, we present a ‘Paediatric First Aid and Emergency Care Training for Adults’. The syllabus covers topics on how to perform CPR under different circumstances such as drowning and choking; wound management for minor and major injuries such as fall, incision, and amputation; nose bleed; burns and scalds of different degrees; seizures; bites and stings; head injury; and others.

Since it is our first time organising this training, we have limited seats allocated for our teachers and parents. Those with children enrolled in English Champ will receive 10% discount on the fee for registration made by 30 March 2013. Seats are on first come first serve basis and registration is only confirmed once payment is made. Please note that payment made is not refundable but it is transferable.

Kindly note that payment can be made by cash/ cheque/ transfer into the bank account of Literacy World Sdn Bhd (BU) which the details are as below:-

Bank: CIMB Bank Bhd
Account Name: Literacy World Sdn Bhd (BU)
Account No.: 1246 0006248 050

Please scan and email the bank-in slip to aileen@englishchamp.com.my to confirm your registration.

Participants must bring their own stationery and a set of old clothing (t-shirt and shorts) for mock-drill purposes.

Fee is inclusive of two (2) tea breaks but excluding lunch. Training certificate with a validity period of three years will be awarded to participants who have successfully completed the training.

The training is conducted by MSE Academy Sdn Bhd and its curriculum has been reviewed by the American College of Emergency Physicians. The curriculum is in Accordance to the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH/JHP) - Guideline on First Aid in the Workplace; American Heart Association - 2010 ECC and CPR Guideline and International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation - CoSTR2010.

Free Public Speaking Workshop on 3 March 2012 (Saturday)

Calling all primary school students! English Champ will be holding a free Public Speaking Skills Workshop, Speak to Lead for Primary Students. The one hour event starts at 4.30 p.m. on 3 March 2012, where students will be taught on skills on public speaking. For more information,

call 03-78802460 or 016-2091989. See you there!

Info Day - How to Raise a High IQ Child

In today's fast paced world where both parents are the income earners in a household and they are not able to spend as much time as they would like to at home with their children, is it still possible to raise their offsprings well?

In collaboration with Learning Gateway and ChildPsychTM , Centre for Child Psychology (a division of International Psychology Centre), English Champ is holding an info day to educate parents on How to Raise a High IQ Child. For more details, join us for a free talk on our Info Day.

Date: 15 January 2012 (Sunday)

Time: 2 p.m.

Others: Admission is free. Only 60 seats are available on first-come-first-served basis. Goodie bags will be given out to the first 20 families. Refreshments will be served thereafter. For further details, contact us at 03-7880 2460 or 016-209 1989.

2011 ICAS Prize-Giving Ceremony

The 2011 ICAS results for Computer Skills, Science, Mathematics, English and Writing are now available. Kindly contact us to make an appointment to collect the certificates and assessment sheet.

We would like to invite all students especially those who had attended our 2011
ICAS English and Writing workshops to a prize-giving ceremony which will be held at our centre on 19 November 2011 at 2 p.m.

We will be presenting students who have been awarded with Gold Medal, High Distinction and Distinction in the recent ICAS English and Writing with certificate of achievement.

Students and parents are encouraged to mingle with one another and share their success stories as well as challenges they were faced with in their preparation for
the ICAS.

It is our hope that next year, our students will be geared up for the test and more
confident in tackling the test questions. This event is open to anyone who had previously taken the ICAS or would like to know more about it.

The prize giving ceremony will be held in conjunction with our 10th anniversary celebration.

We wish to inform that registration for ICAS English and Writing Course for 2012 is now open.

Details of the courses are as follows:

Dates: 3 March 2012 to 27 May 2012 (13 weeks)
Days: Saturday (ICAS English) & Sunday (ICAS Writing)
Tentative Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Venue: 53A, Jalan SS24/8, Taman Megah, 47301 Petaling Jaya
Fees: RM780 per course
*Early Bird Price: RM740 per person
*Package Price: RM1450 per person
*For registration and full payment paid by 27 January 2012 (Friday).

Inclusive of course materials.

10th Anniversary Celebration, Students' Recital & Prize-Giving Ceremony

English Champ @ Literacy World is one decade old!

We are pleased to inform that we will be celebrating our 10th anniversary on 19 November 2011 at our premise. The event will start at 2.00 p.m.

Items lined-up include plays, poem recital and prize-giving ceremony for Mr and Ms English Champ, Awards for Best Student, Book Worm Award, ICAS Achievers. Free trial lessons as well as free assessment will be provided for new comers.

For those who sign-up on the spot, registration fee of RM60 per child will be waived. Light refreshments will also be served.

The first 50 families to arrive will receive a goody bag consisting of English Champ discount vouchers which can be used to redeem against our programmes and
courses in 2012. Also included are goodies from other merchandisers.

Existing students for the group enrichment curriculum will receive a 20% discount voucher in their goody bags which can be used for redemption on their first term fee in 2012 provided that full term payment is made by the first lesson.

For details, contact the management at 03-7880 2460 or 016-209 1989.

Nov-Dec 2011 Holiday Programme

It’s the time of the year again. Children from the mainstream schools are exhausted
after a whole year’s worth of studying. How do we fill their time with meaningful activities and at the same time give them their deserving break?

Get your kids to join our holiday programme where education meets fun.

Details of the upcoming holiday programme is as follows:

Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Dates:
22/11, 23/11, 25/11 (Week 1)
29/11, 30/11, 2/12 (Week 2)
6/12, 7/12, 9/12 (Week 3)

Time: 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Ages: 3-6 (Group A), 6-13 (Group B)

Themes:
Mystery Seeker (Week 1)
Watch Out! (Week 2)
Public Speaking and Leadership Skills (Week 3)

Fee: RM380 (Full programme)
RM350 (Full payment received by 4/11)
RM150 (Per week)

Snacks and materials included.
Possibility of a field trip in Week 2.
Special arrangement can be made for full-day boarding –
9 to 5 p.m.
Free transportation provided for selected areas.

2012 Programmes and Curriculum

Our enrichment curriculum caters to children between the ages of two and
17. Our entire curriculum consists of four programmes – Baby Champ, Little
Champ, Junior Champ and Magnificent Champ. These programmes link from
one to another as we bring our students on a journey to appreciate literature and
English books of various genres, learn life skills and values, acquire knowledge
of the present and past events, just to name a few.

Our focus is on building a solid foundation in English skills - reading, writing,
listening and speaking so that children will appreciate the language and be
able to use it with a purpose, confidence and enjoyment.

For students who need to build-up their foundation in English, we encourage
them to attend FOCUS English which will be held twice weekly focusing on
grammar and writing.

For 2012, we will be introducing thematic lessons stressing more on funbased
activities including Speech & Drama as well as Music & Movement
to increase their awareness in the following areas:

- Pronunciation and diction
- Articulation
- The connection between body gestures and speech
- The importance of respecting others while interacting
- Ability in using music as a tool to better express oneself
- View situations from various perspectives and form an opinion on them

The Selfish Crocodile

What’s happening in Theatre for Kids this month? Join us to watch The Selfish
Crocodile organised by Gardner & Wife Theatre at PJ Live Arts in Jaya
One. The show is currently on-going until 22 October 2011.

The Selfish Crocodile is based on the best-selling children’s book by Faustin
Charles and Michael Terry.

KIDZ Theatre

Want to do something fun and educational with your little one? Bring him or her to the theatre.

A study conducted by the Department of Education and Children’s Services in South Australia has found that going to the theatre can improve children’s literacy and social skills.

Windmill Performing Arts project manager Julie Orchard, who is a seconded Department of Education and Children’s Services teacher, said children’s oral and written language improved significantly during the project.

“Children learnt to think critically about what they saw and articulate their
ideas and feelings,” Ms Orchard said. “Children as young as 10 were using words like ‘curious’, ‘inquisitive’ and ‘amused’ to describe their theatre experience.”

Ms Orchard said improved social skills were an added benefit of going to the theatre.

(Ref: http://www.decs.sa.gov.au/mediacentre/files/links/link_66801.pdf)

2011 ICAS Mathematics

EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT AUSTRALIA
2011 INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS AND ASSESSMENTS FOR SCHOOLS
Mathematics

High Distinction

Leong Kit Ling

Distinction

Alexander Ng
Leong Jo Yie
Lim Jae Haan
Lim Wei Han
Looi Xiong Jin
Marissa Ooi
Oon Tjun Tji

Credit

Ahmad Hariz Zahidi
Ahmad Izzuddin Zahidi
Bhadra Sreejith
Chan Yee Vern, Emily
Geraldine Chang
Hanson Tan Hsien Khong
Isaac Chan Chun Yean
Joachim Aw
Kelly Low Jia Li
Koh Yi Xhuan
Lee Zen Mae
Matthew Ooi
Michelle Chang
Natasha Alia Roslan
Ong M.
Thasha Sundraisvaran
Timothy Ooi
Valerie Ngow

Participation

Ashley Liew
Ashwin Seshadari
Brian Chen
J. Subramanian
Lau Ying
Lee Zen Wei
Lucas Lor
Mythily M Nair
Natalie Chen
Nicole Chen
P. Sundraisvaran
Simone Chan
Tricia Tan

2011 ICAS English

EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT AUSTRALIA
2011 INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS AND ASSESSMENTS FOR SCHOOLS
ENGLISH

High Distinction

Ahmad Izzuddin Zahidi
Bhadra Sreejith
Claryss Kuan
Debra Grace Lim Jia-Ern (Sri Nobel)
Isaac Chan Chun Yean
Leong Kit Ling
Looi Xiong Jin
Michelle Lee (Fairview International)
Oh Wen Xuan (Tenby International)
Tan Michelle

Distinction

Ahmad Hariz Zahidi
Alexander Ng Wai Kit
Chan Wingky
Cheong Ziying
Cheong Ziyong
Grace Kong
Jagan Narayanan
Kelly Low Jia Li
Lee Zen Mae
Lee Zen Wei
Leong Jo Yie
Lim Wei Han
Lydia Pow Kar Men
Madhav Khandar
Matthew Ooi Xian Wei
Marissa Ooi Sze Min
Michael Chen Chiang Ong
Natasha Alia bt Roslan
Sai Yin Chen
Sharon Too Huei Lin
Tan Li Sa
Teoh Ven Lee (Tenby International)
Tjun Tji Oon
Timothy Ooi Xian Ming
Valentina Ho Shan Mei
Valerie Ngow

Credit

Ashley Liew
Brian Chen Deng Kai
Chew Hong Jin
Emily Chan Yee Vern
Jasmine Graij Kaur
Joshua Tan Wye Meng
Joachim Aw Ho Yin
Jonathan Loh
Kabilan Thiruchelvan
Lim Hui Saan
Lim Jae Haan
Lucas Lor Khye Ian
Natalie Chen Li Rong
Nicole Chen Li Tang
Onn Heng Hwa
Poornima Devi Sundraisvaran
Pritha Khandar
Pua Wei Yi
Seth Yew Kuan Yang
Skanthan Thiruchelvan
Tan Hsien Khong, Hanson
Teh Gie Mei
Toon Kok Hoong
Vishnuu Panickar

Participation

Ashwin Seshadari
Brandon Chew
Chan Jian Yang
Chan Yinnfy
Dhanyashree Shanmuganathan
Justine Aw Kar Yee
Lee Ming Xuan
Lee Xin Yi
Lee Xin Theng
Lee Yan Min
Navleen Graij Kaur
Ruby Choong
Simone Chan Sze Min
Stephanie Tan
Thasha Sundraisvaran
Timothy Loh
Tricia Tan

Creative Writing - New Intake in October 2011

Do you often wish that your child is better at expressing himself with words?
Do you often need to encourage your child to write by sitting next to him so that he could complete his writing homework?

'Hello Writing! Programme' is just what your child needs!

What is ‘Hello Writing! Programme’?
‘Hello Writing! Programme’ is a thirty-hour fun filled programme for children ages eight to 14 who are fluent in reading and writing in English. The programme includes fun-filled mini-projects such as role-play and photography, just to name a few.

The objective is to encourage children to write from their hearts and allow them to fall in love with writing. With these, we hope that they will eventually inculcate the love for writing as a way to better express themselves and later on develop the passion for it.

Full details are as follows:-

Lesson structure
Twice a week for a period of six weeks
12 lessons x 2.5 hours
Lessons commence in October 2011

Fee: RM480 per child
Early Bird Discount: RM450 (full payment must be made by 8 October 2011)
Fee includes materials and snacks

Group A
Days: Mondays & Wednesdays
Dates:
October (12th, 17th, 19th, 24th, 31st )
November (2nd, 7th, 9th, 14th, 16th, 21st, 23rd)
Time: 3.00—5.30 p.m.

Group B
Days: Saturdays & Sundays
Dates:
October (15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 29th, 30th)
November (5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th)
Time: 3.00—5.30 p.m.

*Transportation:
Zone A—SS23 & SS24 Free
Zone B—Bandar Utama, Kg Sg Kayu Ara, SS21, 22
RM5/trip
Zone C—Tropicana, Kota Damansara, SS25, SS2, 3, 4
RM8/trip
*Only applicable for Group A

Kindly note that the commencement date is subject to change and that the management reserves the right to cancel classes with less than four (4) registered students.