Year-End Dinner - 12 Nov, Friday, 6.30pm, Tables by the Bay @ Keppel Club

Thank you for the overwhelming response to the Year End Dinner. Once again the details for this dinner is as follows:

Date : Fri, 12th Nov 2010
Time : 6.30pm
Venue : Tables by the Bay, Keppel Club, 10 Bukit Chermin Road (After Vivo City)
Price : $10 (adults), $5 (12 and below)
Theme/Dress code: Floral Fantasy by the Sea (Though its alfresco dining, singlets, shorts and slippers are not allowed).

The actual cost of this dinner is $35  and in order for us to cater accurately, we would appreciate if you all could make payment by Wed, 10th Nov 2010.  The amount is non-refundable. We seek your kind understanding and co-operation in this matter as it would make things so much easier. You may make your payment via i-Banking or ATM transfer. Kindly sms Sally Foo at 9826-1469 for account details.  Once you have made the payment do inform her, so that she can confirm receipt of payment.

There is a corkage charge of $25 for every bottle of wine brought in. Fruit punch is served with the buffet. All other drinks are to be borne by the individual.

Once again, thank you all for the great response. We look forward to seeing all of you. Its time to PARTY!!!

Thanks and Regards,
Siti

p/s:  

1)  Parking:  There is a public car park just before the entrance of Keppel Club, so do park there as charges are cheaper than in the club itself.
 
2)  Please click the link for directions:   http://maps.google.com.sg/maps?ie=UTF8&q=keppel+club&fb=1&gl=sg&hq=keppel+club&hnear=Singapore&hl=en&view=map&f=d&daddr=10+Bukit+Chermin+Rd,+109918&geocode=CbnvrGv2YOK9Fc9SEwAdsfgvBiHaVNxoB24ujg&ved=0CGYQ_wY&sa=X&ei=9pnTTIOgHITcuQOnzoHLCQ
 
3)   For those who are not driving, you may choose to carpool with other PSG members or arrange for pick up from the nearest TELOK BLANGAH MRT (Circle line) station.

PSG Activities (Nov & Dec)

Hi to all PSGs,

Friday was the last day of school (for most of our boys) and I believe everyone is looking forward to the long holidays. Here is an update of the activities for Oct and Nov.......

Library Tour (Gentle Reminder)

For those who are going for the Library Tour on Sat, 30 Oct 10, please meet at Bishan Community Library at 9am. Please look out for Siti, so that she knows you are there as not to miss out anyone of you. Enjoy your tour......

PSG Year End Dinner  (12 Nov, Friday)

Kindly note that we have tried our best to find a place that can cater to our date and time but it seems that most of the places are not available on 13 or 14 Nov.  Finally, after much deliberation, we have decided to move the appreciation dinner to the 12 Nov, which falls on Friday. We managed to secure a place at the Keppel Club for this purpose.

As such, we would need to confirm your attendance (including spouses and children) by email to karen.lau98@yahoo.com.sg   The price of the dinner is $10 for adults and $5 for children below 12.

We would appreciate a quick response, if possible by Mon, 1 Nov, as we need to get back to Keppel to confirm this event. We know transport may be a problem for some but not to worry, we can all arrange for car pool or pick ups from the nearby MRT station.

One good news, South East CDC has approved our grant (on reimbursement basis) for this event and any excess fund that we may have after this event, will be channelled to the PSG fund for all future events.

Thank you.

PSG Meeting - 22 Oct (Fri), 7.30AM, PSG Room

Dear PSGs,

Please be informed of the next PSG meeting: 

Date:  22 October 2010, Friday
Time:  7.30am
Venue:  PSG Room

Agenda as follows:-
1)  Final confirmation on Volunteers for St. Gabriel's Foundation Flag Day
2)  Library Tour, 30 Oct 2010
3)  PSG Year End Appreciation Dinner (Venue, Date and Guests List)
4)  Fund Raised for Needy Boy's SLT to Chiangmai, Thailand
4)  SA2 Timetable 2010
5)  AOM

Lastly....please come in your PSG T-shirt for a photo shoot after the meeting.

Regards

Siti
PSG
St Gabriel's Sec Sch

PSG Meeting - 24 Sep, 7.30am, PSG Room *RESCHEDULED*

MEETING 24 SEP 2010

Dear PSGs,

Please be informed of the next PSG meeting is confirmed as follows:

Date: 17 Sep 2010   24 Sep 2010
Time: 7.30am
Venue: PSG Room

Agenda:

1) Review of ACES Day and Teachers' Day Celebration
2) St. Gabriel's Foundation Flag Day - 23 Oct 2010
3) Library Tour - 30 Oct 2010
4) School Results by Mr Marcel Lee
5) Physical Improvements by Mr Marcel Lee
6) AOM

Regards
Siti
St Gabriel's Sec Sch

ACES Day & Teacher's Day Celebrations! 31 Aug 2010

Hi All,

ACES DAY

Hope everyone is gear up for tomorrow's ACES Day cum Mass walk to the stadium.  Do come in your PSG attire to support the boys, teachers and parents who are taking part in the soccer and walking relay.  There is also a new rule from the Stadium that we can't sell drinks or any snack, so those who will be there, your cheers and support is much needed! Here are the names of the parents who have signed up to participate in the following sports:-

Walking Relay
1. Flora Chong                             6. Virgie
2. Siti                                        7. Sally
3. Esther                                    8. Heok Ngin
4. Julaidah                                  9. Grace
5. Susan Wang                          10. Wang Leng
                                              11. Sadeedah

Soccer
Saw Jin Hong
Jeyaharry

TEACHERS' DAY CELEBRATION

After a hard day's work, it is finally here - Teachers' Day Celebration!  Please do come in your Retro Attire and you will be in for surprises!  The programme will kick off at 6.30pm with Registration.  Prior to that, we have some 'Cha Cha' enthusiatic PSG members and Teachers who would like to do some shaking before the actual Teachers' Day Programme - they will be at the Parade Square to do the 'Cha Cha' Dance at 6.15pm and all PSG members who are interested, you are welcomed to join in the fun!

So do look your best for the nite and have fun ahead! Let's Rock!

Cheers!

Regards,
Flora Chong
On behalf of all PSG members

Parenting Talk - Understanding your teen's Learning Style", 28 Aug (Sat), 9AM, AVA Room

Dear PSG Members,

Gentle Reminder
 

Please view the flyer for the above mentioned parenting talk on Saturday, 28 Aug 10 and you may have missed out due to your busy schedule.

The topic "Understanding your teen's Learning Style" is very popular amongst other schools and our SFE has specially arranged for an experienced speaker to conduct this session specially for St. Gabriel's parents.

Come and better understand your child's learning style so that you will not face "culture shock" when your son blast his radio and TV while studying. Or he may be kicking a ball or rolling on the floor with a book in hand. After the talk, you should be in a better position to guide him and support him on his learning journey.

Workshop Details:
Date : 28 August 2010, Saturday
Time : 9.00 am – 12 Noon
Venue: AVA Room 2nd Level, St Gabriel Secondary School

Fees : S$5/= per person (Light refreshments will be provided)‏
Who to contact: Sally @  fong.swong@gmail.com

Thanks N Best Rgds
Wang Leng and Julaidah
PSG, SFE Coordinator
St. Gabriel's Secondary School

SFE Talk / Breakfast Meeting - 20 Aug (Fri), 8AM, AVA Room

Dear PSG members,

Kindly take note that there will be a SFE talk on Friday, 20th Aug at 8.00am followed by a breakfast meeting with Mr Marcel Lee.

Topic:   Discipline and Our Teens
Date:    20 Aug 10
Time:    8.00am
Venue:  AVA Room
Speaker:  Brother Colin

All are welcome and please register with Wang Leng at wltan@shengtai.com.sg or Julaidah at julaidah_mohd@yahoo.com if you are interested in attending.  Thank you.

Regards,
Wang Leng/Julaidah
PSG, SFE Coordinator
St. Gabriel's Secondary School

PSG Meeting - 13 Aug (Fri), 7.30AM, PSG Room

Dear PSG Members,

Do remember that there is a PSG meeting on this Friday, 13 August 2010, at 7.30am in PSG room. See you there.

For all badminton lovers, kindly be informed that there will be badminton session on this Friday, 13 August 2010 at the school hall from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. 

Regards

Siti
PSG
St Gabriel's Secondary School

SFE Talk - "Discipline and Our Teens" by Brother Collin, 20 Aug, 8.30am, AVA Room

Dear All PSG members,

Please note the SFE Talk this Friday, 13 Aug 10, has been postponed to next Fri, 20 Aug 10.  Details as follows:-

Topic:   Discipline and Our Teens
Date:    20 Aug 10
Time:    8.30am
Venue:  AVA Room
Speaker:  Brother Colin

All are welcome and please register with Wang Leng at wltan@shengtai.com.sg or Julaidah at julaidah_mohd@yahoo.com if you are interesting in attending.  Thank you.

Regards,

Wang Leng/Julaidah
PSG, SFE Coordinator
St. Gabriel's Secondary School

SHORT BLITZ OF ACTIVITIES COMING UP!

Dear All PSGs,

Greetings to all. Here is a short blitz of activities coming up and opportunities for support/participation and contact details!

Fri 13 Aug - Next PSG Meeting & SFE Parenting/Coffee Talk
Please note the next PSG meeting will be held on 13 Aug 2010 at 7.30am at the PSG room.

Also, as discussed during the last PSG meeting, we will have the SFE Parenting/Coffee Talk before the start of our PSG meeting at 7.30am.  Unfortunately, the speaker is not able to come in that time, so we have rescheduled it to 9.30am after the PSG meeting instead.   Anyone who is interested, please do stay around after the PSG meeting or contact Wang Leng: wltan@shengtai.com.sg or Julaidah: julaidah_mohd@yahoo.com for further details. Thank you.

Tue 31 Aug - ACES Day
Flag off for the walk to Serangoon Stadium will be at 7.45am.  Parents are invited to join in for the soccer game and also the running relay.  Please email Karen at karen.lau98@yahoo.com.sg if you are interested in taking part in any of the mention events.
 
Tue 31 Aug - Teachers Day Dinner
Preparation is well underway and thanks to Jacqueline (Programme), Gin Yee & Phyllis (Deco) and Grace (Food) for coming forward to take the lead.  Here is how you could lend a hand....
- contribution of home cooked food - contact Grace
- help in decoration of canteen - contact Gin Yee or Phyllis
- contribution and sponsorship of prizes for the Lucky Draw - contact Siti or email: ctzoo@yahoo.com.

Regards
Flora Chong
PSG
St. Gabriel's Secondary

Teachers' Day - Video shoot

Dear all PSG members,

Following Esther's discussion with Mr Ng, the teacher-in-charge of Infocom, he will be assigning 4 Infocom boys to assist us during the shooting, but would be glad if our PSG members' sons can be the ice-breaker as they are shy to approach the boys.  They are available on Thur n Fri (to be confirmed).

This video clip will be entitled "YOU MADE A DIFFERENCE".  Our sons will be the representative for their level, e.g Muhd Danial INI (Julaidah), representative for 1N n T classess

We need representative for the following levels:

• 1E
• 2E
• 2N/T
• 3E - Rep Identified
• 3N/T
• 4E
• 4N/T
• 5N/T

Kindly submit your son's name to Esther at esther_law@pacific.net.sg or  Julaidah at julaidah_mohd@yahoo.com if he's agreeable.

The representatives will gather at the PSG room during their recess time on Tue, 10/08/10.  Esther and Julaidah will brief the boys on the topics and no. of students required for each class.  We would like to propose 2 students and the chairman from each class and shooting will be conducted only on Thur n Fri (to be confirmed).  If you have a videocam, we would appreciate if your sons can bring it to the school and help us with the shooting.

Once the video shooting is completed, Mr Ng and his team will assist us in transferring the data to their system, which will then be broadcasted on SGSS TV monitors for pre-Teachers' Day Celebration.

With your help and assistance, YOU MADE THE DIFFERENCE too!  Let's work together towards a memorable Teachers' Day Celebration ever!. 


Thank you.

Best regards,
Jacqueline Chan
PSG Teachers' Day Organising Committee

Badminton this Friday - 30 July (7pm)

Dear All PSG members

For badminton lovers, please see below the email from Mr Alvin Goh.

Regards
Siti
PSG
St Gabriel's Secondary School

---- extract -----       
Subject: Badminton this Friday

let us de-stress by coming for a game of badminton this Friday 30/7/10 at 6.30pm-8.30pm. Do bring your family members. A family that plays together stays together.

lov
alvin

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NOTE! - Time has been changed to 7PM.

PSG Meeting - 30 July (Fri), 7.30AM, PSG Room

Dear PSGs,

Please be informed of the next PSG meeting;

Date    :  30th July 2010, Friday
Time    :  7.30am
Venue  :  PSG room

Agenda
1)  Review of Racial Harmony Celebration
2)  ACES Day and Teachers' Day Celebration
3)  Library Tour
4)  Gabrielite Foundation Flag Day
5)  Kitago Exchange Programme by Mr Marcel Lee
6)  From the Principal's Desk Notice 2010/03 by Mr Marcel Lee
7)  AOM

Regards
Siti
PSG
St Gabriel's Sec Sch

ps.

Please review July 2010 update of the Principal's Desk

Badminton Games

Dear PSG members,

The school is organizing a badminton session this Friday, 16 July 2010 at the school hall from 6pm onwards. All PSG members are welcome.

Regards
Siti
PSG
St Gabriel's Secondary School

SINGAPORE PARENTING CONGRESS 2010

Dear PSG members,

Please see extracted information on Singapore Parenting Congress 2010 organised by Mediacorp. This is a well received seminar for parents to learn parenting skills from renowned speakers. Kindly visit mediacorpradio.sg/spc2010 for more details.

The SFE will subsidise $6.00 for EACH PSG (ie $12.00 for each pair of the tickets). As it is cheaper to book 'pair tickets' than single ticket, we would appreciate it if parents can do a bit of co-ordination here by pairing up. Booking fees are to be borne by parents. We will limit this to 60 parents only. Subsidy is for one parent a day (ie either 17th July or 18th July 2010) and does not extend to spouse.

Reimbursements will be made upon presentation of the tickets bought at SISTIC and strictly on a first-come-first-served basis.

Anyone who is interested to attend will need to submit a form. Please contact Julaidah at email: julaidah_mohd@yahoo.com or Wang Leng at email: wltan@shengtai.com.sg for details/forms.

PLEASE NOTE: DO NOT SUBMIT TO SITI, OTHERWISE, YOUR RESIGTRATION WILL NOT BE RECEIVED BY EITHER JULAIDAH OR WANG LENG.


Thank you

Best Regards,
Wang Leng and Julaidah
PSG - SFE Coordinators


SINGAPORE PARENTING CONGRESS 2010 *NEW!!*

Singapore Parenting Congress returns this year focusing on parenting issues and concerns that are close to your hearts. Organised by Mediacorp and supported by MCYS, the Singapore Parenting Congress 2010 provides a platform for parents and educators to learn parenting skills from renowned speakers and foster stronger parent-child relationships. Seminars will be conducted in four languages.

Visit mediacorpradio.sg/spc2010 for more details.

• Date: Sat - Sun, 17 - 18 July 2010
• Venue: NTUC Auditorium
• Price: Tickets are priced at $18* per person or $24* per couple for each session (*excludes SISTIC charges)
• Tickets are available at SISTIC from Tuesday 8 June 2010.
• Refreshments will be provided and each participant will receive a FAMILY FUN PACK!

PSG Meeting - 9 July (Fri), 7.30AM, PSG Room

Dear PSGs,

Please be informed of the next PSG meeting;

Date : 9th July 2010, Friday
Time : 7.30am
Venue : PSG room

Agenda
1) Review of i-Carnival Day
2) Update on Racial Harmony Day, 21 July 2010
3) Update on ACES and Teachers' Day Celebration, 31 July 2010
4) National Library Tour
5) Briefing on Counselling Procedure and Program by Kelvin Goh, our school Counsellor
6) AOM

Regards
Siti
PSG
St Gabriel's Sec Sch

PSG Gathering (Potluck) @ Hedgers

Dear PSGs,

Please be informed that the gathering at The Hedger's will be on Friday, 21st of May at 7pm. Details are as follows:
1. Address:
Kensington Park Condo
Serangoon North Ave 1
Blk 8, #0201
Please enter via serangoon north. Its the only way in for visitors.

2. Food items so far:
Curry Puffs (Aslinda & Siti)
Murtabak (Sutini)
Vegetable Sticks w Dip, beef rendang & ketupat (muslim stall), (Lily Saw)
100 sticks satay (halal), 60 fishballs (Pauline, Karen Chew & Vicky)
30 pcs Otah - big (Annie Siahaan)
Agar-agar, beancurd with longan (Sally Foo)
Tuna Pasta (Lesley)
Fried Bee Hoon (Grace Chong)

Kindly email Karen your potluck items to karen.lau98@yahoo.com.sg

As this is an opportunity for all the PSGs (old & new) to come together to get to know each other better we really look forward to a positive turnout.

Thank you Peter and Sheila for being so gracious and generous in opening up your home to us! Looking forward to seeing you all there.

Be blessed,
Karen Monteiro

Next PSG Meeting, 10 May (Mon), 7.30am, PSG Room

Dear PSGs,

The next PSG meeting will be held on the 10th of May, Monday, at 7.30am in the PSG room.

Agenda

1) Review of Mothers' Day Sale
2) School Pride Day on 26 May 2010
3) PSG Gathering at Hedgers
4) Racial Harmony
5) ACES Day & Teachers' Day Celebration
6) Introduction of School Family Education Programme
7) AOM

Thank you.


Regards,
Karen Monteiro
PSG
St Gabriel's Sec Sch

Next PSG Meeting, 16 Apr (Fri), 7.30am, PSG Room

Dear PSGs,

There will be a meeting this coming Friday, 16 April, in the PSG room at 7.30am. Here is the agenda.

1) Review of Easter Event
2) Review of X-Country
3) Speech Day - 17 April 2010
4) Mothers' Day
5) AOM

Thanks and regards
Flora Chong

Update

1. Easter Fund Raising Event - Thanks to Anne / Jacqueline for the fantastic coordination of this event which was held on 5 April 2010. Not forgetting all the volunteers who were present to support and making this fund raising event a success. A very big thank you to all. Will update all on the amount raise in the next meeting.


2. Cross Country at MacRitchie - All PSG members, please put on your PSG T-shirts and report directly at MacRitche Reservoir at 7.30am. All are welcome to take part in either the 3.6km or 4.8km route. All to assemble at the open area on top of car park. Please inform Karen Monteiro via email: karen.lau98@yahoo.com.sg

Following are the names of all volunteers for the Cross Country:

• Flora
• Siti
• Karen Monteiro
• Julaidah
• Nori
• Annie Siahaan
• Susan Wong
• Sadeedah
• Vergie
• Aslinda
• Tan Wang Leng
• Clara Yap
• Phyllis Ang
• Daniel Wong
• Esther Chok
• Lesley Goonting
• Vicky
• Sally
• Susan Lee
• Sharan
• Kelly Tham

3. Speech Day - Deco Team, Gee Yin and team to note - Flora will update you on who to liase with for the Deco. Reception / Urshering - the school has informed us that they have enough teachers and student leaders for Reception and Ushering, so those who have volunteered for this area do not need to specially make a trip to school. Thanks for volunteering.

For those PSG members who are receiving your awards, please note that there are limited parking space and only those issue with the Speech Day Parking Label are allowed to park in the designated parking areas. The usual PSG parking label will not be valid on that day. Except the Exco Members, the rest of the PSG members, please inform Flora via email: floransw@hotmail.com if you are driving on that day to make parking arrangement.


THANK YOU!

Regards
Siti

Next PSG Meeting, 12 Mar (Fri), 7.30am, PSG Room

Hi everyone - the next PSG meeting will be held:
Time: 7.30am
Date: 12 Mar 2010 (Friday)
Venue: PSG room

Agenda:
1. Update on Volunteers for PIE for Sec 2
2. Update on Easter
3. Mr Marcel Lee to address Speech Day, Cross Country and ACES Day Fund Raising Project
4. Mother's Day Sale
5. AOM

Regards
Siti

Next PSG Meeting, 5 Mar, 7.30am, PSG Room

Please be informed of the next PSG meeting:
Time: 7.30am
Date: 5 Mar 2010
Venue: PSG room

Agenda:
1. PIE for Sec 4NA/T
2. PIE for Sec 2E/NA/T
3. Cross Country
4. Speech Day
5. Review of CNY Cookies Sale Fund Raising
6. AOM

Regards
Siti

PSG Meeting, 29 Jan, 7.30am, Conf Room

Hi all. The PSG meets tomorrow morning. Pls note the venue is now the Conference Room.

Agenda

-School Update/Performance/Intro to SFE co-ordinator Rowena
-Review of PSG Orientation Evening
-Chinese New Year Celebrations/cookie sale
-Planning for Other Activities

Gentle Reminder - SFE Parents Talk

Dear Parents,
Just a gentle reminder on the SFE Parents talk at St Gabs. Letter has been given to your child on Jan 22.

Details:
Topic : You can do it - yes you can (All parents- Free of Charge)
Date : 28 January 2010 (Thursday)
Time : 7.15pm to 9:15pm
Venue : AVA Room (2nd floor) @ SGSS
Speaker: Mr. Timothy Tan

Speaker's Profile
Mr Timothy Tan, Co-Founder and Director, Business Development of Adder Corp.
Timothy looks after the business development portfolio. He has been in the field of marketing for over a decade and has worked with small and medium-sized companies, as well as large multinational companies in Singapore. Tim’s experience in educational marketing and training are what he brings to the business and he will continue to develop the consulting, training, licensing and human capital for businesses. He is a graduate of the RMIT University, Australia. He majors in marketing.

Hope to see you and God Bless

Thanks and best regards,
Rowena Andres
SFE Coordinator

Update

Our next meeting will be on Friday 29 Jan at 7.30am in the PSG room. The agenda will cover any feedback from the Orientation, Chinese New Cookie Sale and Activities coming up. See you!

PSG Orientation Night Pictures (Click Here)

2010 Update - PSG Orientation

A PSG Orientation Evening is planned for Friday 22 Jan at 7pm in the AV room to welcome the new PSG members. It will be potluck (as per last year) so do bring an item (halal) please. Thanks!

2010 Update

Dear PSG Friends,

Happy New Year! We hope you have had a great holiday and are all geared up for 2010. We wish you and your families a promising new year.

We invite you to our first PSG meeting on Friday 8 Jan at 6pm( note the evening time) in PSG room followed by support to the Sec 1 Information Night ( assisting with recruitment of new PSG). Do wear your PSG Tshirt. This meeting is scheduled for the evening so that PSG need not make 2 trips to school.

Despite this short notice, we hope that you can join us for the evening meeting & the recruitment activity. But we understand that some may not be able to come along as you may already have commitments. THANKS!