NYPS Wushu Performance @PM Lee Ulu Pandan CC Fund Raising Dinner

Thank You all parents and pupils for their hardwork and making this performance a Success!
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Wushu School Team Camp 2012

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Clean and Green Singapore Performance @ Bt Panjiang Plaza

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Wushu School Team Training Date on 2013

Dear Parents,

Wushu school team training will still be on every Thursday and Friday.
Thursday 2-5pm ( after competition 2-4pm)
Friday 2-5pm
Wushu 2013 schedule will be given to pupils on dec training 26/12.
Thank you!

No Training on 1st Nov

Dear Parents/Children,

Please take note that training on 1st Nov is cancelled.
Thank you!

Wushu Camp cum extra Training

Wushu Camp cum Extra Training Schedule
	19/11	Mon	Holiday Camp (3 days 1 night camp) 8.30am-5pm
	20/11	Tue	Holiday Camp (overnight) 8.30am
	21/11	Wed	Holiday Camp Break Camp @ 3pm
	26/12	Wed	Dec Holi Extra Training Girls: 8.30-12noon Boys: 1pm-4pm

Wushu CCA Team please take note!

Dear Parents/ Children,

Please take note of the following mistake made on the CCA schedule:
The date stated 4sep(Fri) is not a vaid date, 4 sep is a Tue which fall on a sch holi, so there is
NO wushu lesson on that day!

For CCA team, there only left with 2 more lesson on Term 4:
1) 2/11 (Fri)
2) 9/11 (Fri)

Thank you for your kind attention!
Mdm Neo

Wushu Immersion Programme- Alexander Loh Zen Young

I really enjoyed the 8 days Wushu immersion programme to Xiamen, China.

6.30 in the morning, my room-mate, Ryan, and I woke up with the noises of my alarm. As we climbed out of bed, I drank a packet of milk before brushing my teeth and changing out to go to breakfast. Every breakfast, I would always go and get "mee sua" from the counter. Ryan and I finished early and went back to our room, 302, to rest for a while.

8.30 in the morning, we grabbed our bags and together with our friends, went down to the lobby to go to the training place. On our way there, we saw oversized worms. Once we arrived, we warmed up and continued to learn "鷹爪拳" from Zheng Lei Shi, one of the China champions. He also gave a demonstration on how to do "鷹爪拳" properly. We then had a photo taking session with him and another coach. Then, we proceeded to lunch. After lunch, we took a coach to the Tan Kah Kee memorial area. We watched movies, saw China and Singapore's history, ancient artifacts, turtles, how he contributed to both China and Singapore and lastly, his tomb.

In conclusion, I would want to visit China again.

REFLECTION : XIAMEN TRIP- Amelia Lynge 5C

    Of course, I enjoyed my time in Xiamen. I learnt a lot from this experience, like how to be independent. I have realized how lucky I am to be in Singapore when I saw all the beggars on the streets. We have no beggars in Singapore!

  The eight days in China has been the longest time I have been without my parents so far in my lifetime. It has given me an idea of how life will be like overseas on my own when I am older. My first night in Xiamen was sleepless as I was very homesick. Nobody was there to nag me to sleep, tell me stories and tuck me in. Luckily, I got used to my sleeping surroundings and slept well the next few nights.

  I also improved my oral communication in Chinese. I am now skilled at using Room Service, especially in Chinese! The ladies from Room Service were very nice to Edna and I, and they praised me for my well-spoken Chinese although I am not a full Chinese. I was proud of myself as Chinese is not my mother tongue and yet people say that I speak the language well. I hope I can go to China again and further improve my Chinese oral communication in future.

  The training I went through also helped me to understand more about Wushu tactics and techniques. In Singapore, I thought that I was very good at Wushu. However, in China, I realized that I was nothing compared to the Jimei University team. The trainers taught us ‘ Eagle Claw’ , a routine that not many people know how to do in Singapore. Learning something unique and unusual is something to cherish forever, and that is what I did. The trainers were also very patient with us although we could not do things properly. I will always remember the trainers and the Jimei University team and I hope I can see them again.

  Going home to Singapore was as hard as leaving to China. I was scared that I would forget my experience after I left Xiamen. Fortunately, I can still remember clearly how I spent my days in China. Besides bonding with other people from China, I also built an even stronger friendship with my own friends from Nanyang Primary School. I learnt how they spend time and behave at home. I hope I can have another experience like this as I will leave Nanyang Primary next year and will go to secondary school. I do not want to forget my primary years.

8 days Wushu Immersion Programme to Xiamen- Anders Koh Hong Kai (4A)

《中国厦门武术交流与学习之旅 》

五月二十七日，我带着兴高采烈的心情去机场。我们要在机场集合的时间是6点10分。我比大家来得早，因为我迫不及待要搭飞机去厦门。接下来的8天我们将要进行中国厦门武术交流与学习之旅。

我们一到厦门，就有一辆巴士带我们到集美大学里的集大宾馆。老师们分配房间给我们。老师们给了我们一点时间去房间放下我们的行李。我们放下了行李后，就走去了市场。我买了一杯杯面，可是我的搭档没有买任何东西。每个人都买了他们要的东西，我们就回去集大宾馆吃晚餐。

四天半的武术训练是从五月二十八日到六月一日。我最喜欢的一天是星期四，五月三十一日，因为我可以看到我的家人。他们来集大宾馆探望我， 也买了麦当劳和饮料给我们吃。我真得很想念他们，所以我看到他们的时候，心里乐开了花。

星期五和星期六，我们可以到厦门的旅游景点例如 ； 陈嘉庚纪念馆、鳌园、华侨博物馆、南普陀寺、胡里山炮台、鼓浪屿和中山路。我最喜欢胡里山炮台，因为我可以看到古时候的炮台。武术训练虽然很辛苦可是我很喜欢，因为我可以学习很多东西。这次让我有机会到厦门玩，真开心！真希望可以跟爸爸和妈妈再来厦门。

8 days Wushu Immersion Programme to Xiamen

On 27^th May, we all met at the airport at 6.10am. I came the earliest as I was very excited to go to Xiamen, for the next 8 days we will commence the Wushu Immersion programme in Xiamen.

When we reached Xiamen, there was a bus to pick us up. The bus took us to Xiamen Jimei University Hotel. All of us were given rooms. Our teachers gave us some time to put our bags in the room. After we put our bags down, we walked to the supermarket. I bought one cup noodles while my partner, Ernesto, did not buy anything. After everyone finished buying everything that they wanted, we went back to the hotel to have our dinner.

The 4 ½ days of Wushu training started from 28^th May to 1^st June. My favourite day of the 8 days is Thursday, 31^st May, as I could see my family! They came to visit me at the hotel and also bought Macdonalds for all of us to eat. They also brought some drinks for all of us. I missed them a lot so when I saw them, I felt very happy.

On Friday and Saturday, we finally got a chance to visist Xiamen’s places of Interest, such as Memorial Hall of Tan Kah Kee, Turtle Garden, China Overseas Musuem, Nanputuo Temple, Hulishan Canon platform, Gulang Island and Zhongshan Road. I like Hulishan Canon platform the most because I get to see the old fort and many ancient cannons.

The training is tiring but I enjoyed it because we can learn a lot from the teachsers. It is an eye opener for me to see Xiamen and learn Wushu especially the Eagle stance. I wish we could have stayed for another one or two days more.

My Thoughts and Reflections for Wushu Immersion to Xiamen-Ling Yin 5C

The moment we touched down in Xiamen, we were all happy. Although I left Singapore with a heavy heart, I knew this trip would be good for me. As I could learn to be independent and at the same time improve my Wushu.

Upon arrival we went to the university hotel that we were going to stay at for the upcoming 8 days. After taking a short rest in the hotel, we headed for the supermarket. It was a rather long walk to the supermarket and my legs were very tired. After finishing our shopping, we headed back to the hotel. On the way back, we were complaining of aching feet.

The next four and a half days was training. Every morning, we had to walk a long distance before arriving at the training area. Thus, we all found out that Jimei University was a rather big University.

During the training days, we learnt a new routine, the ‘Eagle Claw’. The actions in the routine were supposed to be imitating the eagle.

Friday had finally arrived, I was elated as on that day we had only half a day of training and outings started on that day. The first place we went to was the turtle garden. I was expecting to see turtles there but it turned out that it was called turtle garden because of a famous businessman and educator, Mr Tan Kah Kee’s grave was built there in the shape of a turtle shell, thus its name.

The next day, we visted Hulishan Cannon Platform. We learnt that the Chinese in China hated the Taiwanese. They thought of the Taiwanese as traitors who were always supporting Sun Yat Sen.

We also visited a tea house. There, we tasted 4 different teas. They were all special and unique. We learnt that in Yunnan, the women did the work, and of course climbing up trees to pick tea leaves were done by them too.

We then proceeded to Gulang Island. This is a island that was near Xiamen. We visited the piano museum that was at Shunzhuang garden. We saw many nice pianos of the past.

Dinner that day was at a five star hotel in Xiamen. We learnt how to roll popiahs by ourselves. After dinner we went to Zhongshan road.We went shopping! That was the BEST part of the entire trip. We were all exhausted and tired after a day of outing but we sure had fun!

We departed the next day. We were all happy and excited about going back to Singapore, though we would miss everyone we met here. We would get to see our parents again!

I feel that this trip was a good experience for me. Training was also a test of perserverance. It has helped my wushu to improve. Overall it was fun and I hope to go for more of such activities.

我对厦门武术交流节目的感想

     今年我们到了厦门做一个武术交流节目。这次到厦门是我第一次和朋友出国，而且没有我的父母跟着去。这也是我第一次去中国，因为这样我对去厦门的事感到非常兴奋。虽然，我很兴奋，但是我心里也有一些害怕。

          从到了新加坡的机场到在厦门下飞机之后，我一直期待在厦门到底是个怎样的国家，在那里可以吃什么。到了厦门之后，我们都很开心。因为我们都知道在厦门一定会很好玩的。当然，我们也知道我们来到厦门最主要的目的是把我们的武术练得更好。

在厦门的那八天内，其中有西天半是训练。在训练短短的四天内，我们也学会了一个新套路“鹰抓拳”。这个特别的套路的动作是模仿鹰的动作。我们在那里的教练教我们时时非常有耐心，无论我们做错什么他们严厉的骂我们，他们只会告诉我们我们的错在哪里，让我们把动作改成对的。我们也知道了我们在那里的一个教练是全国冠军。我认为我们应该觉得很荣幸，因为能被一个中国全国冠军教练教是个很难得的事。

在那里我们也去了很旅游景点，比如鼓浪屿和中山路等。我们去的地方都是有名的地方。我们在我们游览的地方吸取了很多新知识。

终于到了回去新加坡的那天。我们都满脸带着微笑。那天我同时也带着依依不舍的心情回家。我们都会想念在那里认识的教练。

我认为这次到厦门的交流节目让我的武术进步了不少。我也认为这次去厦门让我学会了很多新知识、让我学会了要独立的重要性。希望我可以再参加这种活动。

Reflection on Wushu @ Xiamen Immersion Trip- Ben Chek Jun Kiet 4 respect (敬) /M

         I had never thought that I would go to Xiamen and practice Wushu. But when I saw the opportunity, I persuaded my parents to let me go. I had never regretted going on this trip. In Xiamen, we had our training in two different locations. One was old and dusty in the morning while the other was a big covered stadium in the afternoon. Both are co-located on the same university compound, reflecting Wushu has a place in the past and modern sport.

      Upon learning the history of Jimei University at the Tan Kah Kee memorial area, I realized why some buildings looked old, and why some looked new. Some of them were built during his time, and I think that when the people decided it was too old they built another training ground.

        For the first day, we were only trained on the basic such as horse stance. For a moment, I really lamented on the monotony. But on hindsight, it was useful. Not only did it strengthen my foundation for advance Wushu, I was taught basics that were not in school. Although our training was intensive and tiring, the coaches were kind and helpful. These had really helped me to overcome the anxiety and lack of confidence.

     Finally the training had come to an end. My hard work and exhaustion bore some payback. While not any near proficient, I learned a new martial art – ying zao quan. That made me delighted. The end of this chapter also signaled the start of the much anticipated tour. However, the tour was a little hurried at the Hu li shan cannon platform, which I did not like. Still, I knew that most guided tours were like that and we had time constraints and schedules to meet.

       In Xiamen, the streets were quite ‘antiquated’, but the monuments looked new. Perhaps, the streets were over-used. It was definitely very different compared to Beijing.

      During this trip, I learnt many new and wonderful things. Thank you teachers for giving me the opportunity to learn!

植俊杰 4M／respect（敬）

回顾厦门武术浸濡之旅

    我从来没有想过我会去厦门练习武术。但是，当我有这个机会时，我便说服了我的父母让我去。我从来没有后悔此行。在厦门，我们的训练是在两个不同的地点。早晨练习的地点是个陈旧的练武官，而下午练习的地点是个很大的体育场。两个地点共同位于同一所大学内，反映了武术体育在现代和过去的地位。

   从陈嘉庚纪念馆学习了集美大学的历史后，我意识到为什么一些建筑物看起来陈旧，为什么有些看起来新。其中一些建筑物是建在陈嘉庚的时代，所以我认为， 新的训练场是为了把地方重现它的有重要。

    第二天，我们只训练马步等基本法。那时，我真的感觉得枯燥乏味。回想起来，这是对我有益的。它不但加强我之前的武术基础，还教导了我在学校未学过的基本根基。虽然我们的培训是相当密集和劳累，但教练们很乐于助人。这真正帮助我克服了我的焦虑和缺乏自信。

   终于训练已经走到了尾声。我的努力和疲惫身体换取了回报。虽然还不是很精通，但我学到了一套新的武术 - 鹰爪拳。这使得我很兴奋。训练的结束，也标志着万众期待的旅游开始。然而，在胡里山炮台，我们像被赶的鸭子，匆匆忙忙的看了一下就到下一个旅游景点了。不过，我也知道，大多数的导游也是那样，有时间的限制和必须时跟着时间表。

   在厦门，街道相当复古，但纪念碑看起来却挺新的。也许，街上被过度使用。虽然同是中国，这毕竟和北京的街道不同。

   在这次武术浸濡学习中，我学到了许多新和美好的事物。谢谢老师们给我这个难忘的学习机会！

Xiamen Immersion Reflection- Grace Koh 4F

Wushu Overseas Immersion Cum Training Programme in Xiamen

I participated in the Wushu Overseas Immersion Cum Training Programme in Xiamen organised by the School between 27/5/2012 and 3/6/2012.

After five days of rigorous training regime, it was time to have fun!  On Friday afternoon, we visited the place that I had heard so much about, the Tan Kah Kee Memorial Hall. We learnt that Mr Tan Kah Kee was a prominent philanthropist and community leader who set up many schools such as Jimei Schools and Xiamen University in China, The Chinese High School and Tao Nan School in Singapore. There was even a model of Chinese High School in the memorial hall. Tan Kah Kee was a very hardworking man. He started his own business after his father’s business collapsed. He built his empire from rubber plantations and manufacturing. His business was so successful that he became very rich. With his wealth, he donated a lot of money to charity and also financially supported the Chinese efforts in the Second Sino-Japanese war which broke out in 1937.

Tan Kar Kee died from cancer at the age of 86. Two thousand people attended his funeral. He was indeed a great man and was very well respected. When I grow up, I would want to emulate his good example to be a charitable woman.

On Saturday, we went to Gulangyu Island. Gulangyu Island is renowned for its beautiful beaches, winding lanes and varied architecture. My favourite part of Gulangyu Island is the Piano Museum. We learnt that Australian Overseas Chinese Mr Hu Youyi chose his ancestral home for this Asia’s largest piano museum, which now have 100 pianos from UK, Germany, Austria and Australia, as well over 100 priceless piano lamps. I also saw many different types of pianos, such as a L-shaped piano and one with the ebony and ivory keys arranged in the opposite positions. It was just so interesting!  Gulangyu Island is to Xiamen is Sentosa is to Singapore. Both are famous tourist attractions, but I think Singapore’s Sentosa is better because there is Universal Studio.

We were treated to a meal of sumptuous food on the last day. The host was Edna’s uncle. My favourite was the ‘popiah’ which was a very popular dish in Xiamen. We were so happy that we made a bee line for the soft drinks table and after being deprived for so many days. The chicken wing which I had was the most delicious chicken wing I had ever eaten before.

 It was indeed a fruitful and enjoyable trip.

      今年我参加了学校主办的中国厦门武术交流与学习之旅。我们于五月二十七日抵达厦门，六月三日回新加坡。这是我第一次跟同学们出国旅游和学习，我感到很兴奋。       

第一天的武术训练最累。我们从上午九点练到中午十二点，又从下午四点练到五点四十五分。回到集大宾馆后，我累得躺在床上，动也不想动。那天晚上，我八点半就睡觉了。

我们跟集美大学的大哥哥，大姐姐一起练武，他们真是太棒了！真希望有一天我也会像他们一样，打得那么好。在那里，我也看到了大学生们练舞龙。他们舞得太精彩了！但是，每一次排练后，他们都显得很累。我想：练舞龙一定是很辛苦，比练武还辛苦。

每天，我们最喜欢的时候是吃饭时间。厦门的食物真好吃！每一餐，当饭菜一上桌时，男生们都争先恐后地抢着吃，而且还边吃边闹。老师不停地提醒我们要注意言行举止，但是，他们总是左耳进，右耳出，把老师的话当作耳边风。

这次的交流真有趣。我学了鹰爪拳，还增长了很多知识。不但如此，我还学习了如何和同学们相处，非常有意义。

Wushu Training

Dear Parents/ Children,

Please take note that School Team Wushu Training will start on this Thursday, 28/6   2-4pm.
There is no training this Friday, 29/6

CCA  Team:
Training start on next Friday, 6/7  2-4pm

8 Days Wushu@Xiamen Immersion Trip

Dear Parents/ Children,

       Finally, we have gone through the 8 days training in Xiamen! Thank you all the parents for your support and help given! Especailly for the last 2 days outing, a Big Thank You to Grace's mum, Alexander's parents, Edna's parents and Clarence's parents for helping us to look after the students.
I have asked the students to write 2 relection, 1 in English and 1 in Chinese about their Immersion in Xiamen. They can write about anything(their experience in Xiamen, what they learn, training, tour,etc...) I will help them to post their Chinese essay on 南阳文萃or send to 朝阳. They can write in softcopy and email it to me or hand up the hardcopy to me when school reopen. Thank you and Enjoy your Holiday! =)

To view photos on our Xiamen trip, do click on the link:
https://picasaweb.google.com/110338779176953456492/WushuXiamen2012#

Best Regards,
Mdm Neo

Prize giving photo

WUSHU OVERSEAS IMMERSION CUM TRAINING PROGRAMME IN XIAMEN

Dear Parents,

Thank you for taking your time to come for yesterday briefing. Below are some points to take note:

1.  Can I have all the parents email address. Please email to: neo_sien_bie@nyps.edu.sg

2.   I need your child birth cert no by this week (no need to photocopy the birth cert, just email the no to me.)

3.   I will collect your child original passport. Please ask your child to pass it to me personally  at table no.30 by next Monday. (I will keep all the passport and bring it to the airport)

4.   For the China sim card hp no, I will only get the phone no. when we are in china. I will post it on blog or email the phone no. to you.

Thank you
Mdm Neo

Pot Luck Party

Results of the 8th National Inter-Primary School Wushu Championships 2012

Division / Name	Events	Awards
Senior Girls Division
Tong Tung Yeng	5- Duan Changuan	Silver
	Cudgel	Silver
Junior Girls Division
Amelia Govier Lynge	Cudgel	Gold
Junior Boys Division
Ewen Lee Ying Xuan	Cudgel	Gold
	Broadsword	Bronze
	Changquan	Bronze
Gregory Chia Yang	4-Duan Sword	Gold
	4-Duan Spear	Silver
Junior Boys Division
Ryan Lam Jun Jie               Hou Hong An Ryan        Alexander Likin      Tan Wei Xiang    Isaac Au Ze Heng         Gregory Chia Yang Kyle Lim Kai Qi	Group Quanshu	4th position

8th National Inter-Primary School Wushu Championships 2012