My June holidays were kind of boring and fun at the same time. Most of the time i had nothing to do so i would just sit at home and play computer games or listen to you tube and do a lot of facebooking.
On the first week of our holiday i had to go to school for three consecative days for math remidial classes. It was quit tiring and i had to wake up in the morning. On the second week of school i went for my track and field cca which was on theusday and thursday. I went out with my friends on some of the days and i went for a church youth camp which was fun.
The worst thing about my holidays is that i had to babysit my sister for the whole time and she had ro follow wherever i went. I went to my uncles house for one entire week. I played tennis, visited the cinemas and did whole lot of things that i dont normally do when im at home.
The last week of school finally came. I went for one remidial class and the rest of the week i was preparing for the term to start. I competed most of my homework,washed my school clothes and ironed them. i really had fun this holiday and i wish that it didnt have to end this soon.
Saturday 26 July 2008
Sunday 22 June 2008
Reflection on my SA 1
My Mid-Year Exam!!!
My mid years exam results were satisfactory but they were not up to my standards. I did not put so much effort in preparing for them. I did last minutes study for all my subjects and i studied in the night and played during the day. I would study the book and in the end the book will end up studying me because i would fall asleep on it. I feel that if i should have studied and not played so much i would have gotten better results for my exam.
I feel that i must be more disciplined in the area of studying because if i slack now and tell myself that i will back up later it will never happen. Since i cant fix what i have done i can try my best to improve in the second semester. I will commit my self to studying and even though my level position decreases as long as my grades don't go down i am fine with it
My mid years exam results were satisfactory but they were not up to my standards. I did not put so much effort in preparing for them. I did last minutes study for all my subjects and i studied in the night and played during the day. I would study the book and in the end the book will end up studying me because i would fall asleep on it. I feel that if i should have studied and not played so much i would have gotten better results for my exam.
I feel that i must be more disciplined in the area of studying because if i slack now and tell myself that i will back up later it will never happen. Since i cant fix what i have done i can try my best to improve in the second semester. I will commit my self to studying and even though my level position decreases as long as my grades don't go down i am fine with it
Wednesday 30 April 2008
Reflection of International Friendship Day/ Sports Fiesta
We had our sports fiesta on the 19th of April. We also celebrated international friendship day on the same day. The event began at 7:30. We began by singing the national anthem and saying the pledge. Mrs. menon gave her opening speech in conjunction of international friendship day. In her speech she mentioned that we all have too bond together as one and we should preserve racial and religious harmony.
Boys from the blue and yellow house began playing soccer while girls from the yellow house and green house went to play captains ball. yellow house took the victory in the soccer match and took second place in captains ball game. After the games we had telematch and a whole lot of competitions. At the end of the day yellow house won overall. I was thrilled with excitement and leaping with joy.
Finally the day came to an end. Mrs. menon gave her closing speech and dismissed us. I headed straight home as I was tired. I learned that we are all one and we must not judge other people because of their skin colour or culture, instead we must learn more about each other. We are all one big family.
Boys from the blue and yellow house began playing soccer while girls from the yellow house and green house went to play captains ball. yellow house took the victory in the soccer match and took second place in captains ball game. After the games we had telematch and a whole lot of competitions. At the end of the day yellow house won overall. I was thrilled with excitement and leaping with joy.
Finally the day came to an end. Mrs. menon gave her closing speech and dismissed us. I headed straight home as I was tired. I learned that we are all one and we must not judge other people because of their skin colour or culture, instead we must learn more about each other. We are all one big family.
Reflection on Growth Camp 2008
After our March holidays we had our school growth camp. The lower secondary camped in school while the upper secondary camped out of school. Our camp began on the 18 and ended on the 20 of March. I arrived in school at 7:15 am and met my friends. We then assembled in the parade square at 7:30 while the seniors headed of to their camp site.
We were introduced to our camp instructors and we had ice breakers. The next day we went to the organic farm for our science project. We spent six hours there. We headed back home for lunch and more games. We prepared for camp fire while waited for the secondary ones students to return. We had our camp fire that night.
The next day we cleaned up and packed out bags in preparation to go home. the principal agve a closing speech and we were dismissed to go home. I learned a lot about team work and i got to know and understand my friends much better. I overcame my fears through obstacles we did during the camp for example rock climbing.
We were introduced to our camp instructors and we had ice breakers. The next day we went to the organic farm for our science project. We spent six hours there. We headed back home for lunch and more games. We prepared for camp fire while waited for the secondary ones students to return. We had our camp fire that night.
The next day we cleaned up and packed out bags in preparation to go home. the principal agve a closing speech and we were dismissed to go home. I learned a lot about team work and i got to know and understand my friends much better. I overcame my fears through obstacles we did during the camp for example rock climbing.
Reflection on Total defense/cross country 2008
In March our school had it annual cross country meeting at bedok reservoir. We also had our total defense day. The event began at seven thirty am. We began by singing the national anthem then and then we said the pledge. Four students shared a message about total defense day. The principle also shared a speech on total defense day. The lower secondary students were then taken to the starting point to begin the race. It was about 3.8 kilometers long. The boys began followed by the girls. I came in fourth place. Then the upper secondary began their race.
While the upper secondary students began to race we rested and we did a crossword puzzle on total defense day. When they finished we had a prize presentation and then Mr. Yip told us about the siren and what it means. He told us to tune into the radio station at a certain time. He gave us a demonstration of how the siren would sound. We were then addressed by Mrs. Menon. She gave her final speech and dismissed us.
I learned about the meaning and the importance of total defense that day I learned that it is not something to be taken likely or joke about. Anything can happen to the country and we must be prepared. It is not only the government’s job but everyone is responsible in a way. I enjoyed the day and I as I was heading home I heard the real siren. It was really cool. I had fun and I will always remember that day.
While the upper secondary students began to race we rested and we did a crossword puzzle on total defense day. When they finished we had a prize presentation and then Mr. Yip told us about the siren and what it means. He told us to tune into the radio station at a certain time. He gave us a demonstration of how the siren would sound. We were then addressed by Mrs. Menon. She gave her final speech and dismissed us.
I learned about the meaning and the importance of total defense that day I learned that it is not something to be taken likely or joke about. Anything can happen to the country and we must be prepared. It is not only the government’s job but everyone is responsible in a way. I enjoyed the day and I as I was heading home I heard the real siren. It was really cool. I had fun and I will always remember that day.
Chon Boon students are a materialistic lot. do you agree?
How very true this is. Indeed, chong boon students are materialistic. They indulge in the latest technology that just hit the market. They strive to wear what is branded weather it is shoes, shirts or caps, what ever they can get they hands on.
Consider this: many chong boon nights have cell phones and most of those cell phones have one of the latest gadgets inserted in them. For example, cameras that is 2 or more mega pixels, Bluetooth’s, mp3 and many more features. They show off with them to their friends and classmates. Why is this so? Is it because they want to show how much they appreciate their parents by showing their friends? I don’t think so. Perhaps they urgency to fit in or be updated had spurred them to get the latest everything.
On the other hand, many people just show they friend because they happy or they need help in operating the devise. Why do you think that’s always not the case?
It shows that chong boonites buy keys chains and hand them on they phone to fit in or because people are doing it. Some of them steal from their parents or friend to buy something they don’t have but others have just to be recognised. This truly proves that chong boon students are materialistic.
Consider this: many chong boon nights have cell phones and most of those cell phones have one of the latest gadgets inserted in them. For example, cameras that is 2 or more mega pixels, Bluetooth’s, mp3 and many more features. They show off with them to their friends and classmates. Why is this so? Is it because they want to show how much they appreciate their parents by showing their friends? I don’t think so. Perhaps they urgency to fit in or be updated had spurred them to get the latest everything.
On the other hand, many people just show they friend because they happy or they need help in operating the devise. Why do you think that’s always not the case?
It shows that chong boonites buy keys chains and hand them on they phone to fit in or because people are doing it. Some of them steal from their parents or friend to buy something they don’t have but others have just to be recognised. This truly proves that chong boon students are materialistic.
Wednesday 16 April 2008
Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.” Write about an incident when you experienced Murphy’s Law.
Some days nothing seems to go right, as if I got out of the wrong side of the bed. Yesterday was a terrible day and I was very happy at the end of the day that it was over. I was supposed to go trekking early in the morning with some of my friends. I don’t know what went wrong but my alarm did not go off, and when I got up it was too late to join them. With my plan already out of schedule, I was compelled to reorganise my day.
Everyone was teasing me about sleeping late and had an errand for me. “Go get your bicycle repaired,” shouted my father.” As I was heading to the shop my mum asked me to help her shop for her party and my brother wanted me to record a TV programme in the evening.
I decided to go to the workshop. On my way there, one of the wheels came off and I had to carry the whole bicycle. At the repair shop, I had to wait long and I had to ride back recklessly.
By the time I got my mothers shopping done, it was too late to record the programme for my brother. I still kept my spirits up and hoped nothing bad could still go wrong.
My courage failed me when I realised that I had bought the wrong things for the party. So rushed and unhappy had I been in the morning that I failed to do what I should have done first of all on waking up. 264 words
Everyone was teasing me about sleeping late and had an errand for me. “Go get your bicycle repaired,” shouted my father.” As I was heading to the shop my mum asked me to help her shop for her party and my brother wanted me to record a TV programme in the evening.
I decided to go to the workshop. On my way there, one of the wheels came off and I had to carry the whole bicycle. At the repair shop, I had to wait long and I had to ride back recklessly.
By the time I got my mothers shopping done, it was too late to record the programme for my brother. I still kept my spirits up and hoped nothing bad could still go wrong.
My courage failed me when I realised that I had bought the wrong things for the party. So rushed and unhappy had I been in the morning that I failed to do what I should have done first of all on waking up. 264 words
Saturday 12 April 2008
I Can Make a Diffrerence
There are certain things that I do not talk about. Like global warming and its consequences. How it affects us? and what the future will holds for our children or their children. Our class was assigned a project to research on the topic of environmental education and we chose global warming. To my amusement I realised how important it was to spread the message about global warming and to try hard to protect our earth.
Global warming is a reality and an issue that must be taken seriously. We might not see the consequences with immediate effect. Our earth is warming up rapidly. There are changes taking place in
I feel that we people hear the messages about global warming but we choose to do nothing about it. We think that we are doing ourselves a favour by not doing our part to conserve the earth, but have we ever stopped and asked ourselves, “how efficient are we as an individual in playing your part to help stop global warming?” let us not turn a blind eye to this but lets stand up and do something.
We as individuals can help reduce global warming by reducing pollution. We can reduce pollution by practicing the three R’s-reduce, reuse and recycle. We should also keep the environment clean by disposing rubbish properly and using CFC-free products so as not to harm the ozone.
We as individuals can make a difference but I also suggest that we get the government to step in by setting a high environmental standard and by educating the public about conservation. Organizations can support, organize or sponsor conservation projects and research. If we all can work together we can make a big difference. Each one of us can play a major role. Just remember it takes one person, organisation or government to make a difference. Let us join hands and save our earth.
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Monday 3 March 2008
Write about a time when you lost something expensive and you gained a valuable lesson in return.
"Kefentse, help me. Please help me." I begged as I trembled in fear. "What am I going to tell mom about the money."
"Relax, Thati, it's only one hundred dollars, im sure you will find it."
My teeth began to hit on each other like bullets against metals and my legs began to shiver. Cold sweat trickled down my cheeks which were on the verge of turning red. I rested my head gently on my bed as my sister put her arm around me and assured me that everything was going to be alright.
How was I going to explain to my mum that I had lost so much money through carelessness. If I had not left my cellphone together with my wallet unattended at a party, maybe, I would be holding them in my hand right now.
I seethed with anger as I approached my closet to take out a knife. Hurting myself was the only way to relieve my frustration. My sister yelled at me and told me to stop whatI was about to do. I was reluctant to listen to her. I turned a deaf ear and headed for my closet.
She ran in the speed of light to call my mum for help. Within seconds, my mum was standing besides me. She asked my sister to leave the room and close the door behind her. She sat down next to me and gave me a hug. She told me that she loved me dearly and she doesn't want to see me hurt myself. She told me that she knew about the money but she forgave me.
I froze, blankly and staring at her. Was that my mum who said that? I had expected a hot slap across my face but i got a warm hug instead.
Floodgates bottled up my eyes as I apologised to my mum. " Ill not lie to you again, i'm sorry.
She forgave me and made me promise to be truthful at all times. I promised her and returned her hug to thank her for her understanding.
From that day on, I promised myself to take care of my things, and to be open to my mum about everything. Lying and hiding things will not get one anywhere. My mum gave me a warm smile and cuddled me in her arms.
"I love you dear," she whispered in my ear with a soothing voice.
"Relax, Thati, it's only one hundred dollars, im sure you will find it."
My teeth began to hit on each other like bullets against metals and my legs began to shiver. Cold sweat trickled down my cheeks which were on the verge of turning red. I rested my head gently on my bed as my sister put her arm around me and assured me that everything was going to be alright.
How was I going to explain to my mum that I had lost so much money through carelessness. If I had not left my cellphone together with my wallet unattended at a party, maybe, I would be holding them in my hand right now.
I seethed with anger as I approached my closet to take out a knife. Hurting myself was the only way to relieve my frustration. My sister yelled at me and told me to stop whatI was about to do. I was reluctant to listen to her. I turned a deaf ear and headed for my closet.
She ran in the speed of light to call my mum for help. Within seconds, my mum was standing besides me. She asked my sister to leave the room and close the door behind her. She sat down next to me and gave me a hug. She told me that she loved me dearly and she doesn't want to see me hurt myself. She told me that she knew about the money but she forgave me.
I froze, blankly and staring at her. Was that my mum who said that? I had expected a hot slap across my face but i got a warm hug instead.
Floodgates bottled up my eyes as I apologised to my mum. " Ill not lie to you again, i'm sorry.
She forgave me and made me promise to be truthful at all times. I promised her and returned her hug to thank her for her understanding.
From that day on, I promised myself to take care of my things, and to be open to my mum about everything. Lying and hiding things will not get one anywhere. My mum gave me a warm smile and cuddled me in her arms.
"I love you dear," she whispered in my ear with a soothing voice.
Monday 28 January 2008
An incident in my life whe i was caught in a storm
Onthatile Respect two 12 February 2008 Draft two
Big cauliflower clouds were boiling up. Thunder boomed in the distance. The storm exploded on us in a chaos of wind, water and noise. Suddenly, our world turned white. There was an earsplitting crack, and the air filled with screams, some of them my own.
One Friday night on the 7 of January 2006, my mum and I were heading home from church. We were all tired and we were planning to go directly home. Suddenly, we were caught in a storm. My mum and I ran towards the bus stop to seek shelter. I struggled to open the umbrella, but we were soon soaked. I began to shiver with terror but my mum wrapped her warm hands around me and assured me that everything was going to be alright.
After about half an hour, the storm eased a little. We decided to continue moving forward. However, ten minutes later, rain drop were hitting o me like bullets. A blinding flash freeze-framed my face.
Big cauliflower clouds were boiling up. Thunder boomed in the distance. The storm exploded on us in a chaos of wind, water and noise. Suddenly, our world turned white. There was an earsplitting crack, and the air filled with screams, some of them my own.
One Friday night on the 7 of January 2006, my mum and I were heading home from church. We were all tired and we were planning to go directly home. Suddenly, we were caught in a storm. My mum and I ran towards the bus stop to seek shelter. I struggled to open the umbrella, but we were soon soaked. I began to shiver with terror but my mum wrapped her warm hands around me and assured me that everything was going to be alright.
After about half an hour, the storm eased a little. We decided to continue moving forward. However, ten minutes later, rain drop were hitting o me like bullets. A blinding flash freeze-framed my face.
Wednesday 23 January 2008
Confession Of A Agliophobic
Onthatile Respect two 12 February 2008 Draft Two
SHE HURT ME REALLY BADLY. As I recalled the incident in my head my happiness started to seep away, and tears streaked down my cheeks. I found it hard to breathe. I felt deeply bitter on the inside. I closed my eyes and rested my head. I thought I was in the middle of a bad dream that I would soon wake out of but I knew that I was not fooling anyone. I was in denial and I realised that I had to come to terms with what had happened, I could not reverse it. Hate pierced through my heart and revenge was the only word that my brain was processing. Oh, how i longed for the day to come!
My friend, Natasha, and I were wild and outgoing! We did everything together from school work to house chores. whenever I was seething with anger, she knew how to calm me down. Whenever she heard me utter sounds of grief she would console me and assure me that everything was going to be alright. My family members did not like her. They accused her of being a bad influence on me.
"She’s going to hurt you really badly," my mum always said. "Whatever you sow you will reap," cried my grandfather. I always turned a blind eye to what they said, I did not care. Once me and Natasha were out going to get a drink when her father came to the shop to look for her. As he approached us I began trembling with terror. He began scolding Natasha in front of all the people in the shop. He accused Natasha of stealing his money. I felt panic-stricken as all this action was happening in front of me.
Dad please don't hit me," Natasha cried out, " It was not me who took it, Thati forced me to do it?" As I heard her utter those words, my mind went blank. I bit my lower lip as I was quaking with terror, hoping against hope that her father wouldn’t harm me. Immediately after her father heard that he turned towards me and slapped me. I fell flat on the ground.
As I got up from the ground, i realised that I was bleeding in my nose. The blood streaked down my mouth, I could taste it together with a mixture of mucus and tears. I ran home as fast as I could and when I got there I found my dad waiting for me with a belt in his hands. I approached him gingerly. As I was about to say something he pulled me towards him and he gave me a big hiding. "Go to your room and think of what you have done wrong, and come down when you are ready to apologise," he scolded. I walked toward my room with hate and anger written all over my face. I had opened my heart willingly and openly to Natasha and all she did was betray me.
The pain that she had caused me was unbearable. From that day on I had learned never to open up my heart to anyone, not even my parents. I told myself that if I don't let anyone in no one would be able to hurt me or cause me pain the same way Natasha did. I had learned to be self-centered.
SHE HURT ME REALLY BADLY. As I recalled the incident in my head my happiness started to seep away, and tears streaked down my cheeks. I found it hard to breathe. I felt deeply bitter on the inside. I closed my eyes and rested my head. I thought I was in the middle of a bad dream that I would soon wake out of but I knew that I was not fooling anyone. I was in denial and I realised that I had to come to terms with what had happened, I could not reverse it. Hate pierced through my heart and revenge was the only word that my brain was processing. Oh, how i longed for the day to come!
My friend, Natasha, and I were wild and outgoing! We did everything together from school work to house chores. whenever I was seething with anger, she knew how to calm me down. Whenever she heard me utter sounds of grief she would console me and assure me that everything was going to be alright. My family members did not like her. They accused her of being a bad influence on me.
"She’s going to hurt you really badly," my mum always said. "Whatever you sow you will reap," cried my grandfather. I always turned a blind eye to what they said, I did not care. Once me and Natasha were out going to get a drink when her father came to the shop to look for her. As he approached us I began trembling with terror. He began scolding Natasha in front of all the people in the shop. He accused Natasha of stealing his money. I felt panic-stricken as all this action was happening in front of me.
Dad please don't hit me," Natasha cried out, " It was not me who took it, Thati forced me to do it?" As I heard her utter those words, my mind went blank. I bit my lower lip as I was quaking with terror, hoping against hope that her father wouldn’t harm me. Immediately after her father heard that he turned towards me and slapped me. I fell flat on the ground.
As I got up from the ground, i realised that I was bleeding in my nose. The blood streaked down my mouth, I could taste it together with a mixture of mucus and tears. I ran home as fast as I could and when I got there I found my dad waiting for me with a belt in his hands. I approached him gingerly. As I was about to say something he pulled me towards him and he gave me a big hiding. "Go to your room and think of what you have done wrong, and come down when you are ready to apologise," he scolded. I walked toward my room with hate and anger written all over my face. I had opened my heart willingly and openly to Natasha and all she did was betray me.
The pain that she had caused me was unbearable. From that day on I had learned never to open up my heart to anyone, not even my parents. I told myself that if I don't let anyone in no one would be able to hurt me or cause me pain the same way Natasha did. I had learned to be self-centered.
Sunday 13 January 2008
My Exciting Holiday!!!
My holidays were quite interesting and boring at the same time. I had a lot of things to do so i did not get a chance to enjoy them as i wanted to.
When i found out how long our holidays were going to be i was over the moon and thrilled with excitement. I made a long things to do list and even calculated the amount of time i was going to spend doing those things.
When i found out how long our holidays were going to be i was over the moon and thrilled with excitement. I made a long things to do list and even calculated the amount of time i was going to spend doing those things.
A few days later i got my itenary for the holidays, i thought maybe it was not mine or something was wrong with the list. I was shocked with disbelief, how can my schedule be so packed? I then decided that i was going to enjoy my holidays despite my busy schedule.
The last week of October and the first week of November i had bridging pro gramme for two hours a day for three days. It was only for two hours a day so i didn't mind. I also had netball for three times a week and four hours for each training session. I also had metier practices for three to four times a week until the 27 of November.
Amazingly i got through November without killing myself from all the stress i had encountered that month.
Amazingly i got through November without killing myself from all the stress i had encountered that month.
December was quit relaxed, I had gotten used to the netball practices so i never bothered my self about it.
On the 22 of December all the way to Christmas day my church held a Christmas drama which was exciting and fun to watch. That was one of the most exciting thing things that happened during my holidays. I also got a new cell phone for my Christmas present which made me more happy.
On the 22 of December all the way to Christmas day my church held a Christmas drama which was exciting and fun to watch. That was one of the most exciting thing things that happened during my holidays. I also got a new cell phone for my Christmas present which made me more happy.
My training sessions finally came to an end and the schools opened. I was excited to meet my friends and start afresh. Overall I kind of enjoyed my holidays, it was full of hard work and excitement.
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