Since June 2022, our school has adopted and welcomed two terrapin red eared slider breeds as our school pets. These terrapins were well taken care of across levels from N2-K2. They even came up with its name, “Ninja” and “Toto”. To maintain the health routine of the terrapin, responsibilities were segregated among each class. It includes washing of tanks, specific feeding time, playpen time as well as crawling on the grass patch when children went outdoors. Children in the school took a glance at the terrapin and were excited to observe and learn more about its behaviors and other characteristics! They took the opportunity to discuss, negotiate and problem solve on the same topic - terrapin. The principal and teachers are pleased that children could reflect and express their concerns about pet care.
