So you think you can "DANCE/SING/PLAY-AN-INSTRUMENT/others"...

Show others what you can do!!!! If you think you can do it better OR if you think your child can perform better, why not take this opportunity to showcase the young prodigy in your child? There is no competition in this; all are winners in their own right. Let us encourage excellence in every way possible!

Registration is FREE...

Kindly contact Reading@BT at 64680787 (Mon-Fri 4pm- 9 pm, Sat / Sun 1 pm- 6 pm)
or Email: readingclub_bt@yahoo.com.sg

Reading Club's Inaugural Talent Night!!!!!

You are cordially invited to join us for an exciting Friday (25th July) evening with lots and lots of great performances! This inaugural event will begin at 7.30pm at Bt Timah CC Multi-purpose Hall... Come and see for yourself the amazing young talents from Bt Timah, Princess Elizabeth and Nan Hua Primary Schools... Do not miss it!!!!

DISCOVERING THE WORLD

ACTIVITIES AT READING CLUB @ BT

DISCOVERING THE WORLD

16 APR 2008 - EARTH DAY (10 AM)

One Earth, Treasure it! Let us all learn about the little way we can make a difference and find out the significance of Earth Day which falls on 22 April. After the session kids get to draw on paper shaped leaves, flowers, etc. and tack them up as tree or earth as a pledge to protect our earth.

For 30 children, 4 to 6 years

16 APR 2008 - CONTINENTS (3 PM)

What is a continent? How many is the world divided into? Join us and find out more about the continents of the world. You get a chance to draw your favourite continent at the end of the session.

For 30 children, 4 to 6 years.


23 APR 2008 - GLOBAL WARMING (10 AM)

What is global warming? Join in the discussion about the recent hailstorm in Singapore. We will make a litter bug with egg carton after the discussion.

For 30 children, 4 to 6 years.


23 APR 2008 - 7 WONDERS OF THE WORLD (3 PM)

Let us share with you the history of the 7 wonders of the world. After that tell us and your friends what you like about the wonders of the world.

For 30 children, 4 to 6 years.


Please register early for the sessions as availability is on a first-come-first-serve basis.

There are

4 more days

to the Reading Club Official Launch! Have you signed up for our Family Amazing Race yet? If not, do hurry! Attractive prizes and goodie bags await you! ;)

Preliminary Round - StoryReading n StoryTelling Contests

Kindly note that the preliminary rounds for both Cat A and B of Story Contests will be held this Sat, 22 March from 4-6pm. Participants are to arrive at 3.45pm for registration. We'll first start with Cat B StoryTelling Contest (Primary school) and later, Cat A StoryReading Contest (Pre-School).

Cat B contestants: Please note that you are allowed to wear any costume/get-up as you like, and to have props for the performance. This is all optional and up to the individual's choice.

Cat A contestants: Please note that you will be given only 15 minutes to prepare for the story to be read. Therefore, kindly be punctual for registration so that we can have a fair allocation of books to all.

The location of the preliminary round is at third level of Bt Timah CC, mini-theatre.

The finals are held on 29 March, which is the Reading Club's official launch day. More details will be provided on that.

See you on Sat then!!!

Reading Club Activities for 20 and 27 Feb 2008

Official Launch of Reading Club @ BT

Please be informed that all registration forms should be sent to the Bt Timah Community Club fax number of:

6466 6114

Thank you.

Activities at Reading Club @ BT

ACTIVITIES AT READING CLUB @ BT

Many of us believe that with globalisation and the resulting affluence, it is imperative to inculcate the value of hard work, perseverance, respect and other desirable character traits in our children. For the month of March, join us as Reading Club @ BT features activities tailored to introduce several character building traditional values to young children:

WHAT EVERY CHILD MUST KNOW

1 MAR 2008 - THREE LITTLE WOLVES AND A BIG BAD PIG (4 PM)

Children work together in sorting/ grouping activities after the story-reading, and realise that teamwork is essential for the successful completion of tasks.
For 30 children, 2 to 6 years.

5 MAR 2008 - THE POLITE ELEPHANT (10 AM)

If everyone uses the words "Please", "Thank you", "Sorry" more often, we will be a much more gracious society. Learn about the importance of manners with the well loved children's author Richard Scarry.
For 30 children, 2 to 6 years.

5 MAR 2008 - THE RABBIT AND TORTOISE (3 PM)

Hear about the disastrous consequences of being over-confident and arrogant. Nothing beats a good dose of hard work and perseverance. Children can look forward to dramatisation and video screenings.
For 30 children, 2 to 6 years.

8 MAR 2008 - GINGERBREAD MAN (4PM)

Do you wish your child takes you more seriously when you tell them not to talk to strangers? In this session, children see the consequence of trust being misplaced, and are reminded to exercise caution. Role-playing and activity worksheets reinforce this important message.
For 30 children, 2 to 6 years.

12 MAR 2008 - CRY WOLF (3 PM)

This well-known story of a boy who loves to lie serves as a grim reminder of the importance of being honest. Role-playing activities will bring the story to life and colouring activities will also be conducted.
For 30 children, 2 to 6 years.

Please register early for the sessions as availability is on a first-come-first-serve basis.

StoryReading

StoryTelling

Family Amazing Race Registration Form

Banner

Poster

Reading Club @ BT Official Launch!!!

We are pleased to announce the official opening of the Reading Club @ BT on Saturday, 29 Mar 2008 at the Bukit Timah Community Club, 20 Toh Yi Drive.

In celebration of this event, we invite you to join us in our fun-filled activities that cater for both children and adults. These are held between 1.00 to 4.30 p.m. Among others, we will hold a Reading Competition for children born in 2002 to 2003, and a Story-telling Competition for primary school children. Each competition will feature a different theme.

Aside from reading and literacy, the launch event will also focus on family life. This will be reflected in several activities held on 29 Mar 2008, namely:

¨ a Family Amazing Race. Each team in the race will consist of a Daddy, a Mummy and a Child above 3 years old. The race consists of a series of mini-activities that each team member will be asked to perform, and the combined efforts of all members is required to complete the race. The race emphasizes the importance every member of a family plays, including the child. Goodie bags will be given to those who complete the activities in the Family Amazing Race, with additional prizes for the 3 fastest teams;

¨ bouncy castles for the young and the young at heart, a book bazaar, face-painting, magic show, and many more.

Admission is free for the launch event, but registration is required for those who wish to participate in the Reading / Story-telling Competitions and the Family Amazing Race. Registration forms for the said competitions will be available at the Reading Club. You may register at the Bukit Timah Community Club from 9 am – 9.30 pm or by fax to 64666114.

We look forward to your support for our official launch. The deadline for registration of the competitions is 17 Mar 2008. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact us at readingclub_bt@yahoo.com.sg should you have any queries. Do check back frequently at this website http://www.btccreadingclub.blogspot.com/ for more details.

*VIDEOS*

Part I of "Stand Up" song

Part II

Happy Chinese New Year greeting

Me, My Body and I

**Activity: Wed, 23 Jan 2008, 3-4pm.

Today, the kids from PCF learnt a lot about their body - from their superb five senses right down to the skeletal structures within. Our volunteer Cindy put together a great session with the use of powerpoint slides, song and dance, and finally ending with a Make-your-own-skeleton crafts session. The kids really enjoyed it, judging from their enthusiasm!

First book - I Like Me!

Song and dance

Second book - The Busy Body Book

Creepy skeleton? Nahhh...

Busy at work...

Our final products!!!! YEA

Rules and Regulations

BORROWING OF BOOKS

-Each patron may borrow a maximum of 4 books using his National Registration Identification Card (NRIC). The EasyLink Card may be used for children not yet issued the NRIC.

-Each book may be borrowed for a maximum of 14 days. Thereafter, a fine of S$0.10 per book will be imposed for each day the book is overdue.

-The Management reserves the right to increase the fine amount, impose an administrative fee of S$10.00 for each book reported lost, and suspend the patron’s borrowing privileges if he has outstanding fines.

-A replacement fee will be charged for damages to property belonging to the Reading Club.

-Payments to the Reading Club are to be made by cash at the Staff Counter.

Because we love Bats...

*Activity: Wed morning, 16 Jan 2008, 10-11am

Children from PCF and Kinsland Educare learned something about batty bats today. Our volunteer Rachel gave the kids a really unforgettable lesson on those creepy mammals. There was a storytelling session followed by an art and craft session where the children got to make batty masks for themselves! Really colourful indeed...

'Teacher' Rachel in the front on bats are mammals...

Children colouring away at their bats...

More colouring...

Ready for a Halloween Party? Posing with Teacher Rachel.

Bukit Timah residents now have a new Reading Club at the ground floor of the Bukit Timah Community Club at 20 Toh Yi Drive. The Reading Club will provide a safe and comfortable air-conditioned environment for children aged up to 12 years old to discover the joys of learning through books, as well as provide the facilities for reading-related activities, such as story-telling, dramatizations, movie screenings and much more.
The Reading Club is a community project jointly undertaken by the Bukit Timah grassroots organisations and the PAP Community Foundation. Run entirely by volunteers, it has already gathered more than 5,000 books as the result of a local book donation drive, and is funded by donations by various sponsors, including IKEA, the National Library Board, Singapore Asian Publications and Shing Lee Publications.

As the Club is located at the CC premises, it will leverage on existing facilities and courses at the CC to broaden the range of activities open to young readers. Through participation in the Reading Club, young readers can be introduced to cultural activities such as calligraphy, tea art appreciation and toastmaster events. This is part of the long-term plan to transform the Bukit Timah CC into a cultural and heritage hub for the region.

Parents are most welcome to join the Working Committee to have a say in the activities they wish to see for their children. In this way, the Reading Club aims to enhance the spirit of active citizenry and community bonding among residents, who will take ownership over the running of the Club.

Interested volunteers may contact the Working Committee at readingclub_bt@yahoo.com.sg or call 64662912.