DFLS teachers and pupils came to JYPS!

DFLS teachers and pupils visited JYPS in July. During this immersion programme, DFLS pupils studied together with JYPS pupils, and not forgetting about the memorable homestay which they had during the weekend. Take a look at these photos taken. Enjoy.

http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/jyps.deyang/DFLSAtJYPSInJuly2008

We were featured on DFLS website!

Check these out on DFLS school website.
There are write-up by pupils and teachers from DFLS, as well as photographs taken by DFLS teachers.

http://www.dwxxb.cn/ReadNews.asp?NewsID=623
http://www.dwxxb.cn/ReadNews.asp?NewsID=629
http://www.dwxxb.cn/ReadNews.asp?NewsID=625
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(Source : http://www.dwxxb.cn/ )
(转载自德外网站　http://www.dwxxb.cn/　)

Latest Updates!

DFLS teachers and pupils will be coming to Singapore from 10th till 18th July. Their weekend homestay will be from 11th to 13th July.

Check out the "incoming trip" itinenary
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dfn2s4zk_1fw7sb5gr

and the "incoming DFLS pupils" namelist
http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pcCgxJ4r9FRoeQDH0khmCWQ

Good news! DFLS pupils and teachers are safe and sound!

Check out DFLS latest updates on their website http://www.dfls.net/ .


On 12/5 2.28pm, the time when the earthquake took place, DFLS teachers and pupils managed to evacuate and assemble at their big parade square safely.

众志成城 确保师生生命安全

2008年5月12日14时28分，突如其来的地震也袭击了正在上课的德阳外国语学校师生。事发后，德外老师们众志成城，将5000多名中小学生迅速、妥善地疏散到大操场，确保了师生生命安全。
地震发生的当日14：28分，正在授课的和办公室老师们庚即冲到就近的楼道口，组织各班学生有序下楼。同学们快速离开教室，扶着不断摇晃的楼梯扶手往楼下跑。眼看着楼道的墙边不断的裂缝、掉砖块，同学都能镇定对待。不到一分钟，同学们全部平安地到达校园前广场。

事发后同学们都说，师生能如此安静、快速跑到安全地带，都得益于德外曾多次组织学生参加过消防演练，得益于学校平时严格有序的管理所以当这场真的灾难降临时，同学们都能按照老师们的指挥，从6楼、5楼等地有序地撤离到指定的地方。正是平素有训练，临灾不乱套。

当同学们全部下楼后，学校又将他们输送到空旷而远离建筑的大操场上，从而避免了因垮塌而酿成的事故。

(source: http://www.dfls.net/cnet/dynamic/presentation/net_13/itemviewer.do?unitid=1&id=682&classifytype=clazz&ignoreclassinformation=false&branch=)

On 17/5, after the inspection by a group of building experts, DFLS had been confirmed that their buildings are safe. As such, DFLS will be re-opened soon. This is a great news for all pupils and teachers!

德外震后逐渐恢复平静

连日来，德阳外国语学校对地震后留守学生的管理、志愿者出行服务、建筑楼群勘验、疾病防治、卫生防疫、食品检查等工作有序进行，整个校园逐渐恢复平静。

清洁工把校园打扫得干干净净；物品摆放得相对整齐；公共场所、学生临时帐篷、食堂内外和进出车辆、人员、各办公室等均实施了卫生消毒。

留守学生在室外搭起桌櫈认真学习，班主任及部分任课教师跟班辅导、守护；前广场的左右两边各摆放着一台电视机，供师生们及时收看抗震新闻。少数留守学校的高三学子在设于篮球场上的帐篷里悉心学习，老师们为之解惑答疑。

省市建筑专家3次赴德外勘验建筑，时至5月16日，专家们和议并一致表示：德外建筑完全可以使用。得知此消息的学生、家长和社会各界无不欢心鼓舞，这也同时说明德外将不日复课。

由于有学校领导的有序组织和管理，兼之师生们的通力合作、其心协力，目前，整个校园显现出平安、祥和的气氛。

(source: http://www.dfls.net/cnet/dynamic/presentation/net_13/itemviewer.do?unitid=1&id=694&classifytype=clazz&ignoreclassinformation=false&branch=)

Make a contribution towards the Red Cross China Earthquake Appeal

Ref: CE/140508/01

Singapore Red Cross launches public appeal for China Earthquake

SINGAPORE, 14 May 2008 – The Commissioner of Charities has granted Singapore Red Cross (SRC) a permit to raise funds today, 14 May to 14 June for survivors of the China Earthquake.

So far, the SRC has received a total of S$6,000 from unsolicited donations prior to the approval of the permit. The money was donated by individuals and corporate organisations. All monies collected will be channelled to the Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) through the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and funds will be used in the relief operations of the disaster. Due to logistical considerations, SRC requests that no donations-in-kind be made.

Members of the public who would like to contribute to relief efforts in China can make their donations through the following:
1) Walk-in cash/cheque donations
Singapore Red Cross, 15 Penang Lane, Singapore 238486.
Collection hours are:
Monday to Friday: 9:30am-5:45pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9:30am-5:00pm

2) Cheque donations
Cheque to be made payable to the “Singapore Red Cross Society”.
Please indicate at the back of the cheque name of donor/organisation (if applicable), mailing address and contact numbersand “Red Cross China Earthquake”
Cheques should then be sent to Singapore Red Cross, 15 Penang Lane, Singapore 238486. Once the cheque/s are received, an official non-tax deductible receipt will be issued.

3) UOB
Starting tomorrow, members of the public can donate via the Bank’s banking channels, i.e. the cheque drops, internet banking and donation tins.
Please refer to attached press release from UOB

Since the tragedy on 13 May, the SRC has been monitoring the situation closely with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the Red Cross Society of China (RCSC).

For more information on the SRC and the IFRC’s relief assistance, the public may log on to www.redcross.org.sg or call the SRC at 6334-9152/53.

Media correspondence:Carol TeoHead, Corporate CommunicationsSingapore Red CrossTel: (65) 9847 2024 (Mobile) / (65) 6336-0269 x 272 (Office)Email: carol.teo@redcross.org.sg

(Source: http://www.redcross.org.sg/press_chinaearthquake.htm)

A powerful quake hits southwest China

BEIJING (AFP) - - A powerful earthquake struck Monday close to densely populated areas of southwestern China, flattening schools and homes and killing more than 100 people, according to early estimates.

(Source : http://sg.news.yahoo.com/afp/20080512/tts-china-quake-a73cdd6.html)

According to news on China website, China Sichuan Deyang was badly hit too.
　　四川德阳部分校舍垮塌学生被埋 伤亡情况不详
　　新华网成都5月12日电（记者肖林）四川省地震局说，受汶川地震影响，德阳市实古镇中心小学、莹华镇中心小学和中学、八角镇中心小学、洛水镇中心小学的教学楼倒塌，一批学生被压埋，人员伤亡情况不详。　　
　　当地通信、电力系统中断。

(Source : http://news.sohu.com/20080512/n256807813.shtml)


We sincerely hope that our friends in Deyang Foreign Languages School (DFLS) are all doing fine. Hopefully they could quickly recover from this natural disaster.

2008 Twinning Programme Presentation

On 11th April 2008, 3 pupils did a presentation on the 2008 Twinning Programme in the hall. It happened to be International Friendship Day. The pupils had shared their experience to the P4, P5 and P6. They had shown the audience photos and video taken during the immersion programme.

Check out the photo slideshow below.



In addition, we appeal to all P4, P5 and P6 pupils to come forward to be hosting families when our China buddies arrive in Singapore in July. Their homestay will be from 19-20 July 2008. Those who are interested, please make sure that you have consulted your parents and have obtained their approval, before you approach Mr Kelvin Ho or any of the other 5 teachers (Mr Jeremy, Mdm Ruziah, Mrs Ong, Mrs Ang and Mr Low).