On Friday, 7 September, all Year 3 to 6 learners will take part in an Interhouse Cross Country Run at Bedok Reservoir Park. This will be an opportunity for all learners to 'have a go'. The focus of the day will be on participation in a fun and encouraging environment while also identifying those learners that would like to continue Cross Country training.

Please feel free to come along to the park between 10.00 - 11.15am to support your child/ward and join in the house spirit. The learners start/finish line will be close to carpark A (off Bedok Reservoir Rd). Spectators are welcome to attend but it is recommended that you take a taxi or public transport to the event as parking is limited.

We are also always looking for parent volunteers to help with race marshalling. If you are interested and available please contact me on massey.g@nexus.edu.sg.

Please ensure your child/ward brings the following items to school on the day:

• A house t-shirt (available at Bibi & Baba). In exceptional circumstances, when you are unable to purchase the correct colour/size, a plain t-shirt of the correct colour may be used (your child’s house colour is available on the Parent Portal).
• Black/Navy HPE Shorts
• Hat
• Sun Block
• Plenty of additional healthy snacks and a water bottle (please note there will be nowhere at the park to purchase food although learners will be back at school for lunch).
• Learners may also choose to show their house spirit by wearing wigs, caps or face paint in their house colour

Mr Graeme Massey

Learning Area Leader, Health and Physical Education

Friday 14th (3:30 pm) to Saturday 15th September (9:00 am)

Year 6 will be holding their annual sleepover on Friday, 14 September. The learners will be creating their own food, activities and sleeping arrangements in tents. The focus of the program is to build relationships within the year level and developing organisation skills which will assist them as they work towards Exhibition at the end of the year. Details have recently been sent home. Please return the permission slips as soon as possible.

Best of Luck Year 6!

Mr Allan Bilney

Phase 4 Leader (Years 5 and 6)

We would like to welcome all parents and carers of Year 6 Learners into D3 Pod on Friday, 14 September from 8:30am to 9:15am for our first Unit of Inquiry. The learners have been working towards developing their Digital Citizenship Skills using their new devices. Each group has also been exploring a focus of interest in areas such as using their devices for learning and how to remain safe and secure in a digital community. We look forward to a range of exciting workshops and seeing everyone there.

Mr Allan Bilney

Phase 4 Leader (Years 5 and 6)

FIELD TRIP

Wednesday, 5 September (8:30 am to 3:00 pm)

The Year 4 learners will be journeying out into the city to explore the impact that migration trends have had on the culture of modern day Singapore. To ensure the children are ready to go, please return the permission slip as soon as possible.

As the trip will partially involve travelling on public transport, we ask that you send an Ezlink card with $5 to school on the day with your child. In addition, please pack a lunch and snack. If your child receives a school lunch, this will be provided by the cafeteria. Please check the permission slip for more information on this trip.

RESIDENTIAL TRIP

Tuesday to Thursday 18th-20th September

Thank you to everyone who has submitted the 'Green' personal information slip back to the school. This should be submitted directly to Student Services. Thank you also if you have paid; this is much appreciated. The last day for payment is Friday, 7 September. Please make this payment at the Cashier (on Level 2).

In the meantime, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact your child's homeroom teacher or if related to payment information, Student Services. More information can be found in the Parent Zone (Trip Information Section) of the Nexus Website.

Mr Stephen Bolton

Phase 3 Assistant Leader (Years 3 and 4)

Year 3 Sembawang Residential Trip

It was lovely to see so many parents at the Year 3 Sembawang Residential Trip Meeting. Thank you for attending. More information can be found in the Parent Zone (Trip Information Section) of the Nexus Website. The slide show presentation will also be available through the Parent Homeroom pages of the Hub.

What to do now?

Please check, edit if necessary and sign (both sides) of the green ‘Consent and Learner Information Form’ and hand it to the Student Services desk by Friday, 14 September. Please make the payment of $220 at the cashier (on level 2) also by Friday, 14 September. Thank you!

Year 3 Residential Trip dates: Thursday, 4 October and Friday, 5 October.

Ms Susan Kelly

Phase 3 Leader (Years 3 and 4)

Saturday, 8th September, 4:00 pm at LASALLE College of the Arts

We are delighted to announce that two Nexus bands (Noise Nuisance and Tears of Joy) have been invited to perform. We are proud to support our Nexus musicians and have arranged a bus to LASALLE and back to the school. Please click here to book a seat for your family. Do note that bus transport is based on a first-come-first-served basis, so we would encourage you to fill in the registration form as soon as possible.

More information about the event can be found here. Any questions, you can email Mr Fordham directly at fordham.a@nexus.edu.sg. We look forward to rocking out together!