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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 Antarctica. The news recently reported that there are ice glaciers melting and the polar bears are getting affected.

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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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.