Thursday 29 October 2015

Updates for Crazy Christmas

Dear parents,
It was really lovely to hear from some of you via Class Dojo and I'm really happy that the take up rate is quite high. Thank you all for signing up.

Here are a few updates where the next rehearsal is concerned.

Your child would have received a consent form from me if they attended choir practice today. Please get them to return these as soon as they can.
We will meet the Dream Academy team next Tuesday, 3 November, from 12 noon till 3 pm at their premises in Henderson Road.
Your child will be let off from class at 11.00 am for an early lunch and the bus will come to pick us up at 11.30 am from KRC.
The first 2 hours will be spent on choreography and movement and the last hour to practice their singing. We should be back in school by 3.30 pm at KRC Gate A/ Meeting Point. 
Please get your child to bring along a snack should they get overly hungry. On our (school/ Dream Academy) side, we will provide some biscuits and buns.

Another thing to note is that your child will be wearing the school's choir uniform for the performance. We will outfit those who don't have their uniforms yet tomorrow. In the meanwhile, the girls are to make sure that they can still wear their black Mary Jane shoes with white socks and the boys are to wear black shoes with white socks. We can arrange for your child to buy black Mary Jane shoes from our supplier, but I am not sure how small or large the sizing can be. Please get your child to see me if they have any queries about this. The boys will have to get their own from places like Bata.

I am also pleased to tell you that there are no more rehearsals for Crazy Christmas until 30 Nov/ 1 Dec. I will issue consent forms before school closes for the year on 18 Nov.

I am also chasing the in-charge for ticketing about your queries regarding purchase of extra tickets. We ALL want to buy more than the 2 allocated to us. I can assure you that they are working on the details and I will get back to you really soon.

Thank you all!

Upcoming events and updates for CCA Choir

Dear choir members and parents,

Here are a few updates for those in Choir CCA. There are a few important things to note for the next few weeks before school closes.

1) Performance for our VVIP
Your child has been briefed about this at choir today but I will not be obliged to disclose any more information on this platform until it is confirmed.
The choir is on standby, having to perform 2 songs for the event which will last only all of 1/2 hour. It is scheduled for 7 November, Saturday. 
At the moment, we have no concrete information about the timing. Rest assured that it is indeed a rare honour to be singing at this event so I ask for your patience and understanding.

2) Performance at Prize Giving Ceremony, 19 November, Thursday @ 8.00 am
We just received information about this event today during choir rehearsal. As such, we have already started on our performance piece today. 

3) Extra rehearsals in preparation for SYF Choral Presentation 2016
We will be holding extra rehearsals on 23 and 24 November, Monday and Tuesday, from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm in Music Room 2. 
Your child will be given a copy of the set piece (original) tomorrow, 30 October, Friday. Should he/she quit unexpectedly before the competition, he/she will be expected to return the score to the school. Should your child lose his/her copy, $5.00 will be charged for a new copy, subject to availability. Please remind your child to be responsible for his/her score.
The SYF Choral Presentation will be held between 11-19 April at SOTA Concert Hall.

Just to give everyone a heads up, the first 3 days of the March holidays will be set aside for COMPULSORY rehearsals for this competition. Please pencil in 14, 15 and 16 March into your calendars. 

We are also in need of parent volunteers to help and assist us with hair, make-up, catering and chaperone duties. If you can lend us a hand, please email me directly at joyce_ang_bee_gaik@nyps.edu.sg

Thank you for your kind attention.


Sunday 25 October 2015

Choir CCA resumes this week

Dear choir,

This message is for ALL choir members. 

Please note that choir will resume this week, a week earlier than scheduled. 
We will meet on 29 and 30 October, Thursday and Friday - 2 pm in the Gallery and Music Room 2 respectively. 
All the other practices scheduled for the rest of the term are also going on as usual. Please refer to our earlier blog for the dates. 
This is because the SYF set piece will be released tomorrow and we would like to get started on it as soon as possible before school closes. 

There is also a possibility where we might have a VVIP visiting the following week and the choir will be on standby to perform. We are not obliged to divulge anymore details just yet until we get confirmation.
 
As we look ahead towards the next few weeks, please also note that 2 extra rehearsals are also planned for 23 and 24 November (Monday and Tuesday) from 9.30am to 12.30 pm
This is also in preparation for SYF. 

See you all this Thursday! 

Tuesday 20 October 2015

Video links for the songs sung at rehearsal

Dear all, 

Please use the following links to practice your Cantonese and Chinese songs. 

Here's 万水千山总是情

and 甜蜜蜜

See you all tomorrow! 

Sunday 18 October 2015

Logistics to note for dropping off and picking up - PSLE Marking days

Dear parents,

Here are a few points to note for the next 4 days for those who are involved in the Crazy Christmas rehearsals:

1) Nanyang Kindergarten is still functioning on these days as per normal, so we need to be mindful of their arrival and dismissal times as well.

Choir members' arrival on Monday and Tuesday 
- you can only drop off your child/ward AFTER 8.15 am 
- should they come early (before 8.20 am), please ask them to report to the CRC Staff Room on 
Level 3. They are not to wander anywhere else in their own. 

Choir members' departure on Monday and Tuesday
- as the bus is expected to arrive at NYPS CRC around 1 pm, our Operations Manager (OM) would appreciate that you come and pick up your child/ ward from 1.10 pm onwards, as you would not be allowed to come into the school compound to wait. 
We suggest that you park around Kingsmead Road or Princess of Wales Road and then come in person to the Guard Post at CRC to pick up your child. Mr Gao and I will be there with your children until you come to pick them up. 

Choir members' arrival on Wednesday and Thursday
- it's less complicated on these days as there is no clash with the kindergarteners' arrival. We will see the choir members at 9.30 am. 
- should they come earlier, please get them to tell me on Monday or Tuesday so that I can make arrangements for them to wait comfortably in one of the meeting rooms in CRC. 

Choir members' departure on Wednesday and Thursday
- we will also adhere to the same arrangement as per my OM's request. 
Please come slightly later than our stipulated time of 12.45 pm, so that we can clear the bus first before you come to pick the children up. 

2) Please make sure that your child/ ward come in their school uniform and shoes. 

3) Please also make sure that your child/ ward submit their consent forms and information sheet to me tomorrow, Monday, if they haven't already done so. I will not be able to take them along with me if I don't have your written consent. 

4) Once I've collected all your contact details, I will organize a communication channel via Class Dojo. Please activate your account or download the app once I've given you an activation code. 

5) As always, please pack a face mask for your child as the haze situation is still quite unpredictable. 

Thank you for your kind attention. 



Thursday 15 October 2015

Undelivered consent forms

Dear choir members and parents,
It has been brought to my attention that some of you in certain classes have not yet received the consent forms today. I had asked a student leader to be my courier, but I think she may not have been able to find you as your class was out for PE or other activities. Once again, my deepest apologies for causing some anxiety among you, but rest assured that you WILL get them by tomorrow. I'm glad that many of you have checked the blog for next week's arrangements, so please give me your consent forms either tomorrow or on Monday when I see you at the CRC car porch. 
I'll come round to your respective classes to check personally if you have received the forms. 
Thank you all! 

Wednesday 14 October 2015

Crazy Christmas Rehearsals Next Week

Dear choir members,


This is a message for all those participating for this production only.

Thank you all for your enthusiasm for this project. The producers are also very excited to see you next week. 
Unfortunately, I was not able to pass the consent forms to all of you today, but you will all definitely get them by tomorrow. It has been quite challenging trying to firm up some logistics as NYPS is a PSLE marking centre. Thus, certain considerations have to be taken.
We really thank you for your patience.


So here are the details for next week:


19 and 20 October (Mon and Tue) - 9:30 to 12.30 pm
Arrival time in school: 8.30 am
Dismissal time in school: 1.00 pm

Rehearsal venue: 
Dream Academy Studio
203A Henderson Road
#02-01

21 and 22 October (Wed and Thurs) - 10:15 to 12:15 pm
Arrival time in school: 9.30 am
Dismissal time in school: 12.45 pm

Rehearsal venue:
Henderson Senior Activity Centre
Blk 117, Bukit Merah View
#01-205

Please note that arrival and departure points in NYPS on these four days are strictly at Coronation Road entrance only.
You will not be allowed to enter via King's Road as it is only for teachers involved in the marking exercise.
>You will also not be allowed to wander around the premises upon arrival, even to the canteen, as KRC will be cordoned off.  If you are early, please come up to the CRC General Office (Level 3) to wait quietly.

I'll see you all tomorrow to pass you your consent forms personally.