Princess' version of Vincent Van Gogh’s Starry Night

During the September Holidays, Princess attended a ‘Paint Like the Masters’ Art Class, and was treated to a brief introduction to the life of Vincent Van Gogh and his works.

This was conducted by the Sembawang Family Enrichment Network, located just within minutes from the Admiralty Mrt Station, and it’s run by a group a warm and friendly Aunties and Uncles.

They have very interesting programs lined up during the holidays, thus do check them out at http://www.sfen.sg/events.php.

She learnt that although Van Gogh sold only one painting in his life, the aftermath of his work is enormous. Starry Night is one of the most well known images in modern culture as well as being one of the most replicated and sought after prints.

Van Gogh painted Starry Night while in an Asylum at Saint-Remy in 1889. During his younger years (1876-1880) he wanted to dedicate his life to evangelization of those in poverty. Many believe that this religious endeavour may be reflected in the eleven stars of the painting.

~ Princess’ version of Starry Night ~

Yamaha Music Course for Children

Ever since last June, Princess Chelsea had been taking the Yamaha Music Course for Children, it’s a 2-years program, and we are now into Book 3. Book 4 marks the end of the course, and at the end of Book 3, Princess Chelsea is now familiar with two hands coordinated keyboard playing using the following chord patterns:

C Chord – G7 Chord

G Chord – D7 Chord

F Chord – C7 Chord

A7 Chord – Dm Chord

Princess Chelsea has an amiable learning relationship with her music teacher, Ms. Koh, and Mummy Eliz must say, Ms. Koh puts the joy in learning, one can feel the love for music and enthusiasm pouring forward from her.

Unfortunately, as Ms. Koh is going on maternity leave [of course, we are feeling happy for her], Princess Chelsea has to join the next class, she attended one session just over the weekend, and now the joy has been taken out of the learning.

It’s the same sequencing, melody singing, chords recognising etc, but the happy mood in the atmosphere is gone. The teacher in the next class, is a little too serious for comfort, and has an almost joyless face.

Well, maybe that's her personal style, if we had gotten her from the start, there would be no basis for comparison, but we had Ms. Koh, so it was like from the fluffy dreamy clouds to the hard ground.

~ Princess with Ms. Koh ~

Yoga & Art Trial at Little Scholars Academy

Nowadays, Prince Christian would not go anywhere without his guardian angel, Princess Chelsea. To him, Jieh-Jieh is like a lighthouse in the stormy seas, especially when Daddy and Mummy are not around.

But change the setting to the familiar home, the usual love-hate siblings relationship would surface again; more prominently seen when they run out of play ideas.

At the Little Scholars’ Academy, where they had a yoga and art trial class, they certainly had fun.

That was followed by the Dance Appreciation Series of the Sleeping Beauty by the Singapore Dance Theatre at the Esplanade Concert Hall, where we got a VIP Box Office Seat for only $10.

~ A monkey yoga pose ~

~ A rabbit yoga pose ~

~ Drawing a Giraffe ~

~ Prince looking blur ~

Portfolio Based Assessment K1 Term3

"Let’s look at what other information your child’s teachers have for you…"

Chelsea is among the best students in her level. She always seems to know the right answers. She has a positive influence on class activities. She is showing interest and enthusiasm for the things we do. However, she needs to be brought back to attention and refocused often as she gets quite excited at times. I think that if she keeps up the good effort she has been making, she will improve consistently over time. I appreciate the work that she is doing, and I know she will do better.

- Teacher Eva

谢昀静是一个聪明活泼可爱的孩子，能与同学和睦相处。

- 李老师