Charity Concert or Concert??

The past one week has been a sombre one as many teachers and parents of Kinderland were ardent fans of Micheal Jackson. We have decided to choose 2 of his hits to perform during our upcoming year end concert.

So.....we came up with a brilliant ideato do another charity concert since the last charity concert was such a great sucess. Many parents have personally asked Teacher Lita when are we going to do it again.

We need your support and suggestions on how to make it even bigger, better and grander. Log in to our blog or facebook to give yourcomments and suggestiond.

"Working together for a better community for the future of our children."

H1N1

Dear Parents / Guardians
Influenza A(H1N1)
According to news reports, current statistics for the country are as follows :
· 58 reported cases
· 2 schools closed for a week
· 4 schools stopped a class each

Although there have been school closures, Kinderland will close only if there is a confirmed case in this school or there is a directive from the Ministry of Health to do so.

However, if there is unanimous request from the parents to close, Kinderland will then adhere to these requests.

In the meantime, the school has taken the following measures :
Air-conditioning units in classrooms are kept at a minimal level and windows wi9ll be opened throughout the day.

The school will explain to students the symptoms and preventive measures through :
- assemblies
- teachers in classrooms
- a dedicated noticeboard
- electronic media

Students returning from Australia and the United States have been requested to stay home for 3 days from the day they arrive home. This period of quarantine will be reviewed as necessary.

This is pending approval/confirmation from the Ministry of Health on the proper procedures to be followed. As per mentioned earlier, we have taken all neccessary measures to keep this influenza in check.

The school will keep parents updated on any further developments. Please inform the school management immediately if your child is suspected/confirmed to be infected with the Influenza A(H1N1) virus.

Thank you.
The Management

Standard Operating Procedures on Precautions to Prevent the Spread of Influenza Pandemic in Kinderland Kota Damansara.

Due to the alarming rate of which Influenza A (Swine Flu) is spreading, some necessary precautions need to be taken. Besides exercising personal hygiene and keeping the Centre premises clean and safe, it is necessary to implement enhanced measures to prevent the possible introduction of the Influenza A (H1N1) virus into our centre. We must have adequate procedures to ensure that children and staff who exhibit symptoms of influenza or respiratory illness do not attend school until they have been certified by a medical practitioner to be medically fit to attend school.

2 These procedures will be implemented with immediate effect.

a) Staff and parents of children who attend our centre are required to make a health
declaration in respect of them or their children upon their return from
overseas travel, after a public holiday, absence for more than3 days and in other
cases, fortnightly.

b) Implement daily temperature checks for staff and children and to maintain proper
records for inspection.

c) Have in place protocol for management of staff and children with flu-like symptoms, including mandatory leave of absence for those who travelled to affected places. Updates of the condition of the children or staff should be regularly obtained via telephone during period of leave or absence from centre.

d) Be equipped with sufficient disposable gloves, thermometers/covers, disinfectant
wipes and sanitizers.

e) To report any suspected Influenza A (H1N1) cases immediately.

3 We wish to emphasise the importance of ensuring that the children's contact details and alternative care arrangements records are in place. You should update your telephone / mobile numbers to your child's respective teachers to ensure that you are contactable at all times.

4 Please exercise social responsibility and we encourage you to take your child's temperature prior to sending them to the centre. We seek your full co-operation and continued vigilance during this period, to ensure a safe and healthy environment for our children.

Lita Goh
Principal

Sports Day 2009 photos

rows and rows and ROWS of trophies!

before the march-pass

children participating in the events

contestants of the parent-child game waiting for instructions

our little ones feeding "the hungry bears"

Kinderland Kota Kemuning's Charity Carnival

kinderland kota damansara offered a helping hand that day and so did a few other kinderlands including the centre in Melacca.
The carnival was all in all a success.

Happy Teachers Day

Dear parents and guardians,

WHAT TEACHERS MAKE
The dinner guests were sitting around the table discussing life.
One man, a CEO, decided to explain the problem with education. He argued, “What’s a kid going to learn from someone who decided his best option in life was to become a teacher?”
He reminded the other dinner guests what they say about teachers: “Those who can, do. Those who can’t, teach.”
To stress his point he said to another guest; “You’re a teacher, Bonnie. Be honest. What do you make?”
Bonnie, who had a reputation for honesty and frankness replied, “You want to know what I make? (She paused for a second, then began…)
“Well, I make kids work harder than they ever thought they could.
I make a C+ feel like the Congressional Medal of Honor.
I make kids sit through 40 minutes of class time when their parents can’t make them sit for 5 without an I Pod, Game Cube or movie rental.
You want to know what I make. ? (She paused again and looked at each and every person at the table.)
I make kids wonder.
I make them question.
I make them apologize and mean it.
I make them have respect and take responsibility for their actions.
I teach them to write and then I make them write. Keyboarding isn’t everything.
I make them read, read, read.
I make them show all their work in math. They use their God given brain, not the man-made calculator.
I make my students from other countries learn everything they need to know in English while preserving their unique cultural identity.
I make my classroom a place where all my students feel safe.
I make my students stand, placing their hand over their heart to say the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, One Nation Under God, because we live in the United States of America.
Finally, I make them understand that if they use the gifts they were given, work hard, and follow their hearts, they can succeed in life.
(Bonnie paused one last time and then continued.)
“Then, when people try to judge me by what I make, with me knowing money isn’t everything, I can hold my head up high and pay no attention because they are ignorant… You want to know what I make?
I MAKE A DIFFERENCE. What do you make Mr. CEO?”
His jaw dropped and he was silent.

On the 15th of May, kinderland will be celebrating Teachers Day to celebrate all our beloved Teachers. All are invited to join.

The Management.

HFMD cases

Please be informed that we have 2 confirmed cases of HFMD (Hand Foot and Mouth Disease) reported on 1st May 2009,which was a public holiday. These children have since been under quarantined. Kindly ensure that :-
If your child has HFMD:
- Keep him home from school, kindergarten or childcare centre.
- Keep him away from all public places including restaurants, playgrounds and shopping centres.
- Look out for signs and symptoms in other family members, both children and the adults.
- Keep his toys, books, eating utensils, towels and clothes separate from others.
- Inform the school, kindergarten or childcare centre as soon as possible. They can monitor other
children closely and take additional precautions to prevent the spread of HFMD.
- Children with HFMD should remain at home until all the blisters have dried up. Consult your
doctor before sending him/her back to the school, kindergarten or childcare centre,accompanied
by a clearance letter from your doctor.
We assure you that all materials/classrooms are disinfected daily and ask that as a precautionary measure you continue to take and record the temperature of your child daily. Your cooperation is appreciated.

We will sanitise children’s hand and do tongue check when the children come in to class.

Thank you.

Lita Goh
Principal