For example, the P1 level is “Author”, they have those introduction of different authors on the walls and display of pupils’ work related to the theme (book marks, book reviews…… )

We can let pupils vote for theme of each level, install plastic holder on each level (there is space beside lift lobby), teachers/pupils can just insert the relevant display each month based on the theme. This will create sense of belonging for the pupils as well as have the effect of environment immersion.

For example, for Art, each level they are introduced an artist (eg: P3 Paul Klee) ; we can have the introduction of the Artist, and display pupils’ work. We can do so for Sports & social studies……  

--Fangyun

With the learning spaces conversation and readings in mind, these are my thoughts.

In the Charter of Rights based on the ‘Reggio Approach’, it states that “Children have the right to be recognised as subjects of individual legal, civil, and social rights; as both source and constructors of their own experience and thus active participants in the organisation of their identities, abilities, and autonomy, through relationships and interaction with their peers, with adults, with ideas, with objects and with the real and imaginary events of intercommunicating worlds.” In this light, I believe that the students should be the center of our ideas of creation as mentioned by Mrs Png. Hence, I have taken time to figure out the child through my observations and interactions.

1.      Observations/Interaction with pupils:

Through my observations during recess security duties and my interaction with my own pupils and others, the sensing I get from the girls are that they enjoy spending time with their friends, some form of organised play (that’s why the playground is so popular), spaces for them to interact (some of them visit the garden or walk around the school area to talk). In my own classroom, my girls are very attracted to the carpet area, which I have set-up as the reading corner. They enjoy sitting there to read rather than at their own personal seats.

2.      Believe about student learning spaces:

With this in mind, I feel that learning spaces should be flexible to support diverse learners and different kinds of learning. I hope for it to be a stimulating space for the girls to share and learn. Definitely, it should have a safe and inviting atmosphere that will lure children to the space; somewhere they will enjoy spending their time. A lot of collaborative work can be done there amongst the girls; sharing of ideas and even sparking/ignition of a new movement/idea for change.

3.      How ideal learning spaces look and feel to me:

I believe in having a lounging space which can be transformed into many spaces for intellectual sharing that would spark interest and ideas. Some examples I have in mind would be to use it for 1. RGPS Got Talent for the girls who are interested to entertain their other schoolmates with their talents, 2. Speaker’s Corner for the girls who are interested to bring their ideas to life in front of a crowd, 3. For English lessons like debates, show & tell, project-based discussions and the list goes on. Through these experiences, the girls get the autonomy to interact and learn from each other. It will be a place to lounge yet, have discussions in a safe environment, rather than in a very formal setting like in the classroom.

Another suggestion would be to have broadcasting of information and current news available in a comfortable space. I have observed in my practicum school that they have made use of television sets to broadcast school news or current news in the canteen. As our girls are highly interested in information, why not make it easily accessible to them during their recess. During school events, like the recent Healthy Eating Week, the girls were reading the information boards from Yakult. Even the PVGs mentioned that the girls are very attracted to information based on their yearly observations. Hence, by giving them easy access, it could excite their minds.  �?N���


Not the exact image I have in mind, but this would be an image of something I feel will be an open space of the lounging area I have in mind. The stage is an apt addition as it would create the ability for performance, presentation or a speech.

Farhani