A dirty or a clean environment, which one do you choose? It is obviously the clean right? We can keep Singapore litter free and a clean and green island. To hit the target of litter free, everyone must play an important role. Littering cause harm to the environment. Currently, the ozone layer is depleting. As a result, harmful sun rays are entering through it. This have caused global warming.
These sun rays are harmful to our skins and can cause skin cancer. I attended a lesson to be an environmental champion. They showed a video on INCONVENIENT TRUTH. The video is very interesting. There is this guy presenting on the increase of temperature. Many icebergs melt and lots of glacier keep on falling down into the water. Nowadays, landfills are also being used up and Singapore is also a very small island which is almost completely full. In the olden days, people make use of things and not throw it away because of trend, they throw the thing away is when the thing is unable to use. Not like nowadays, going with the trend and not the use of it, but the look of it. Reusing and recycling of the product can also help with the environment. We should play our part for recycling too. Our school already plays a part of teaching us how to play our part. So we must be a environmental ambassador. Spreading around messages of how to reduce, reuse and recycle to our relative, love ones etc. In other country, like japan, people over there hold on to their rubbish until they see a rubbish bin. Unlike some of the Singaporeans throwing their litter everywhere.
On the whole, everybody must play their own part on saving the environment. The least that we can do to reduce the harm to save the environment is by using lesser plastic bag and if possible, use recycled bags, using public transport . Therefore, it is a shared responsibility when it comes to protecting our environment. We should be responsible for our own actions. This is where we belong and we should help to keep this place a clean one for everyone to live, play and work in.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Saturday, June 21, 2008
GROWTH CAMP
18 march to 20 march
On the 18 march 2008, i went to a MOE campsite in Jalan Bahtera. That place was sweet. It was the first time i attend growth camp outside school. I was thrilled with excitement and joy. When we reached there, we were introduced to our instructors. My instructor's name is Travis. All the instructor know me because my cousin is one of the instructor too. But fortunately, they did not pin point on me. Most of our activities was outdoors, but due to wet weather, we were told to do wet weather programmes. Luckily, our instructor was well prepared. We learn lots of songs and cheers. We challenged other teams, see whose voice and team spirit was better. We sleep in huts in the night and we can hear lots of creatures making noises. Creatures such as frogs, lizards, insects, etc.
The next day, we went to do our daily stuffs and feeling energize. Today is the day that we kayak. When we heard this good news, we jumped for joy and out spirit was at tip top condition. Sadly, due to the bad weather, we were unable to kayak. Our spirits dampened when we heard the bad news. What an unlucky day. Later the rain subsided. To our surprised, we were told that we were able to kayak. We rushed to change and wear our gear and head towards the kayaking station. We took our kayak and head to sea. We could see other country from there. What a spectacular view. We kayak happily and time really fly. We head back to shore and took our bath. We quickly make our dance and then we must perform later at the campfire. Although there are quarrels and other dispute, we persevere and carry on. The campfire came. We were excited, when is our turn? when is our turn? Finally, it is our turn. We gave whatever we got and we show our true colours. Soon the campfire was put out. We head back to our hut and sleep.
The last day had arrived. We miss our instructor deeply. Travis was a good instructor.He teaches us lots of morale value. We leave the place and wave good bye to our instructor. We had a great time at the 3 day 2 night camp. What a GROWTH CAMP......
On the 18 march 2008, i went to a MOE campsite in Jalan Bahtera. That place was sweet. It was the first time i attend growth camp outside school. I was thrilled with excitement and joy. When we reached there, we were introduced to our instructors. My instructor's name is Travis. All the instructor know me because my cousin is one of the instructor too. But fortunately, they did not pin point on me. Most of our activities was outdoors, but due to wet weather, we were told to do wet weather programmes. Luckily, our instructor was well prepared. We learn lots of songs and cheers. We challenged other teams, see whose voice and team spirit was better. We sleep in huts in the night and we can hear lots of creatures making noises. Creatures such as frogs, lizards, insects, etc.
The next day, we went to do our daily stuffs and feeling energize. Today is the day that we kayak. When we heard this good news, we jumped for joy and out spirit was at tip top condition. Sadly, due to the bad weather, we were unable to kayak. Our spirits dampened when we heard the bad news. What an unlucky day. Later the rain subsided. To our surprised, we were told that we were able to kayak. We rushed to change and wear our gear and head towards the kayaking station. We took our kayak and head to sea. We could see other country from there. What a spectacular view. We kayak happily and time really fly. We head back to shore and took our bath. We quickly make our dance and then we must perform later at the campfire. Although there are quarrels and other dispute, we persevere and carry on. The campfire came. We were excited, when is our turn? when is our turn? Finally, it is our turn. We gave whatever we got and we show our true colours. Soon the campfire was put out. We head back to our hut and sleep.
The last day had arrived. We miss our instructor deeply. Travis was a good instructor.He teaches us lots of morale value. We leave the place and wave good bye to our instructor. We had a great time at the 3 day 2 night camp. What a GROWTH CAMP......
Thursday, March 13, 2008
VIEWS ON CHONG BOON SCHOOL RULES.
Are rules meant to be broken? There are 3 main rules in Chong Boon Secondary. They are, attendance, attire or appearance and behaviour. I think that the school will look more into the behaviour as it is the root to show the public our behaviour and make a good impression. There are many other small rules in behaviour, example, pupils should keep their classrooms, canteen and the school litter free. Food and drinks should be consume in the canteen only. This rule maybe a lot of problem to students in Chong Boon. If the student want to keep himself awake, he will tend to bring sweet drinks back to class and consume it when the teacher is not around. This may also help him to improve in his study by keeping himself awake. Truancy can also be a heavy offence in school. Playing truancy is as good as not going to school. Using of vulgarities can also get yourself into deep trouble.
The second main rule is attire or appearance. Why we students cannot keep hair that touch the collar or the eyebrows? We know that rules are set for certain purposes but we just could not figure it out. Some of the rules are good as it is for the students and the school. Example, smoking, assault, molest and tattoos on body. These may affect the reputation of the school and letter maybe send to the school as a warning. Maybe we can also wear casual home clothes to SECONDARY school in the future.
Attendance is the last main rules. This rule can train we students to be punctual next time in the society. If we could not even meet the standard in school, are we prepared to step into the society? Attendance may also affect our school work and result. The only offence for late coming is PRIDE time, but if they come in to school after 8.30am it will go under the punishment of truancy. The conduct will be given fair and will affect their future.
On the whole, we as students should follow the school rules in order to get out of trouble, but some rules are meant to be broken and some are not. Rules are meant to help others and rules can also harm others if they break it. As a student, i think that some rules are not as good as i thought.
The second main rule is attire or appearance. Why we students cannot keep hair that touch the collar or the eyebrows? We know that rules are set for certain purposes but we just could not figure it out. Some of the rules are good as it is for the students and the school. Example, smoking, assault, molest and tattoos on body. These may affect the reputation of the school and letter maybe send to the school as a warning. Maybe we can also wear casual home clothes to SECONDARY school in the future.
Attendance is the last main rules. This rule can train we students to be punctual next time in the society. If we could not even meet the standard in school, are we prepared to step into the society? Attendance may also affect our school work and result. The only offence for late coming is PRIDE time, but if they come in to school after 8.30am it will go under the punishment of truancy. The conduct will be given fair and will affect their future.
On the whole, we as students should follow the school rules in order to get out of trouble, but some rules are meant to be broken and some are not. Rules are meant to help others and rules can also harm others if they break it. As a student, i think that some rules are not as good as i thought.
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is a time for feasting, family reunions and fun! Each year, Asians throughout the world spend weeks preparing for the 15-day celebration, officially called the Spring Festival. In 2008, Chinese New Year falls on February 7th. It is year 4706, the year of the Rat according to the Chinese lunar calendar. Chinese New Year starts with the New Moon on the first day of the new year and ends on the full moon 15 days later. The 15th day of the new year is called the Lantern Festival, which is celebrated at night with lantern displays and children carrying lanterns in a parade. There are also some taboos and superstitions of Chinese New Year. I will elaborate further in the next paragraph.
There is a phrase that my family always uses during Chinese New Year's eve is ''Bringing In the New Year and Expelling the Old''. Shooting off firecrackers on New Year's Eve is the Chinese way of sending out the old year and welcoming in the New Year. On the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve, every door in the house, and even windows, have to be open to allow the old year to go out. Taboos and superstitious during Chinese New Year, examples, all debts had to paid by this time. Nothing should be lent on this day, as anyone who does so will be lending all the year. Back when tinder and flint were used, no one would lend them on this day or give a light to others. Everyone should refrain from using foul language and bad or unlucky words. Negative terms and the word "four" (Si), which sounds like the word for death, are not to be uttered. Death and dying are never mentioned and ghost stories are totally taboo. References to the past year are also avoided as everything should be turned toward the New Year and a new beginning. Red clothing is preferred during this festive occasion. Red is considered a bright, happy color, sure to bring the wearer a sunny and bright future. It is believed that appearance and attitude during New Year's sets the tone for the rest of the year. Giving hong bao or red packet is yet another tradition. A Red packet is simply a red envelope with money in it, which symbolizes luck and wealth. Red packets are typically handed out to younger generation or unmarried people by their parents , grandparents, and relatives.
On the first day of Chinese New Year, it is a time when families visit the oldest members of their extended family, usually their parents, grandparents or great-grandparents. When visiting a house or family for Chinese New Year, it is tradition for the family to display a spread of chinese delicacies for the guests to eat. These delicacies includes mandarin oranges, melon seeds, nian gao which is also known as new year cake, and lastly roasted barbecue pork also known as bakkwa. The second day of the Chinese New Year is for married daughters to visit their birth parents. Traditionally, daughters who have been married may not have the opportunity to visit their birth families frequently. On the second day, the Chinese pray to their ancestors as well as to all the gods. They are extra kind to dogs and feed them well as it is believed that the second day is the birthday of all dogs. The third and fourth day of the Chinese New Year are generally accepted as inappropriate days to visit relatives and friends due to the following schools of thought.
There are many superstitions for Chinese New Year. In order to have good luck, New Year's Day, we are not suppose to wash our hair because it would mean we would have washed away good luck for the New Year. Do not use knives or scissors on New Year's Day as this may cut off fortune. The entire house should be cleaned before New Year's Day. On New Year's Eve, all brooms, brushes, dusters, dust pans and other cleaning equipment are put away. Sweeping or dusting should not be done on New Year's Day for fear that good fortune will be swept away. After New Year's Day, the floors may be swept. Beginning at the door, the dust and rubbish are swept to the middle of the parlor, then placed in the corners and not taken or thrown out until the fifth day. At no time should the rubbish in the corners be trampled upon. In sweeping, there is a superstition that if you sweep the dirt out over the threshold, you will sweep one of the family away. Also, to sweep the dust and dirt out of your house by the front entrance is to sweep away the good fortune of the family; it must always be swept inwards and then carried out, then no harm will follow. All dirt and rubbish must be taken out the back door. The first person one meets and the first words heard are significant as to what the fortunes would be for the entire year. It is a lucky sign to see or hear songbirds or red-colored birds or swallows.
Basically, Chinese New Year is very popular and being celebrated in many parts of the world because it marks a new beginning not just for the chinese but for everyone. More importantly, the meaning of Chinese New Year is to get together with family members with friends and just have a good time, and whats best for childrens? Collecting HONG BAO.
There is a phrase that my family always uses during Chinese New Year's eve is ''Bringing In the New Year and Expelling the Old''. Shooting off firecrackers on New Year's Eve is the Chinese way of sending out the old year and welcoming in the New Year. On the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve, every door in the house, and even windows, have to be open to allow the old year to go out. Taboos and superstitious during Chinese New Year, examples, all debts had to paid by this time. Nothing should be lent on this day, as anyone who does so will be lending all the year. Back when tinder and flint were used, no one would lend them on this day or give a light to others. Everyone should refrain from using foul language and bad or unlucky words. Negative terms and the word "four" (Si), which sounds like the word for death, are not to be uttered. Death and dying are never mentioned and ghost stories are totally taboo. References to the past year are also avoided as everything should be turned toward the New Year and a new beginning. Red clothing is preferred during this festive occasion. Red is considered a bright, happy color, sure to bring the wearer a sunny and bright future. It is believed that appearance and attitude during New Year's sets the tone for the rest of the year. Giving hong bao or red packet is yet another tradition. A Red packet is simply a red envelope with money in it, which symbolizes luck and wealth. Red packets are typically handed out to younger generation or unmarried people by their parents , grandparents, and relatives.
On the first day of Chinese New Year, it is a time when families visit the oldest members of their extended family, usually their parents, grandparents or great-grandparents. When visiting a house or family for Chinese New Year, it is tradition for the family to display a spread of chinese delicacies for the guests to eat. These delicacies includes mandarin oranges, melon seeds, nian gao which is also known as new year cake, and lastly roasted barbecue pork also known as bakkwa. The second day of the Chinese New Year is for married daughters to visit their birth parents. Traditionally, daughters who have been married may not have the opportunity to visit their birth families frequently. On the second day, the Chinese pray to their ancestors as well as to all the gods. They are extra kind to dogs and feed them well as it is believed that the second day is the birthday of all dogs. The third and fourth day of the Chinese New Year are generally accepted as inappropriate days to visit relatives and friends due to the following schools of thought.
There are many superstitions for Chinese New Year. In order to have good luck, New Year's Day, we are not suppose to wash our hair because it would mean we would have washed away good luck for the New Year. Do not use knives or scissors on New Year's Day as this may cut off fortune. The entire house should be cleaned before New Year's Day. On New Year's Eve, all brooms, brushes, dusters, dust pans and other cleaning equipment are put away. Sweeping or dusting should not be done on New Year's Day for fear that good fortune will be swept away. After New Year's Day, the floors may be swept. Beginning at the door, the dust and rubbish are swept to the middle of the parlor, then placed in the corners and not taken or thrown out until the fifth day. At no time should the rubbish in the corners be trampled upon. In sweeping, there is a superstition that if you sweep the dirt out over the threshold, you will sweep one of the family away. Also, to sweep the dust and dirt out of your house by the front entrance is to sweep away the good fortune of the family; it must always be swept inwards and then carried out, then no harm will follow. All dirt and rubbish must be taken out the back door. The first person one meets and the first words heard are significant as to what the fortunes would be for the entire year. It is a lucky sign to see or hear songbirds or red-colored birds or swallows.
Basically, Chinese New Year is very popular and being celebrated in many parts of the world because it marks a new beginning not just for the chinese but for everyone. More importantly, the meaning of Chinese New Year is to get together with family members with friends and just have a good time, and whats best for childrens? Collecting HONG BAO.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Singapore Flyers
On the day during the trip to the Singapore Flyers, my friends and i were filled with excitement. I have lots of expectation. The first expectation was that i am able to see my house from there! I expect to see my house from there because it was so high up as tall as 165m the height of 42 storey building. My second expectation was that the observer wheel should be shacking and stuffy when we aboard the capsule.
When we board the bus and head off to the destination, we were so mischievous on the bus and the teacher having a hard time talking to us. When we reached, I saw the Singapore Flyers was so huge. Before the ride, the place was filled with activities as everyone was eager to board the capsule and there was a cacophony of students’ chatter going on. My heart skipped a beat as I have acrophobia. It was time to board the Singapore Flyers. The teacher distribute the tickets to us and we went pass the checkpoint.
While going towards the capsule, my heart was thumping, but something amaze me was the superb engineering feat. They can actually use tires as supports to help the observer wheel to move. When we board the capsule, the capsule was moving faster then i thought. When i board the capsule, the capsule was spacious and is air conditioned. The capsule did not shack at all. The smell of the new capsule gave a sense of secure. When we reach the peak of the wheel, i could not see my house from there but i can roughly tell where is it. The view up there was spectacular, having a bird's eye view in the clear sky. It is a breath-taking scene. Up there, I did not feel scared as I was enjoying the ride as for some of my friends, they had butterflies in their stomach.
The most exciting moment of the flight was at the peak. Fascinating view of Singapore, even Malaysia can be seen. The flight was very enjoyable and we took lots of picture in the capsule. The floating stadium caught my attention as it is used on the national day. I think that I have enough time observing everything. I think that the place will be crowded with cars in the evening. The sun setting down will give people a romantic scene. Crowded vehicles will look like ants when the capsule was at the peak of the wheel. It surpass my expectation as i could roughly tell where is my house and the capsule is not stuffy.
The memorable moments was taking photo in the capsule with all my friends and teachers. Having the photo as a memorable thing through my life. The scenery as a background for our photo was magnificent.
The trip was worth going as the scene was very nice, it can also help people to overcome their height phobia. If I have a second chance to take the ride again, i would go with my friends again. I would recommend my family to go there as it maybe a once in a life time experience. What an enjoying school day at the Singapore Flyer.
When we board the bus and head off to the destination, we were so mischievous on the bus and the teacher having a hard time talking to us. When we reached, I saw the Singapore Flyers was so huge. Before the ride, the place was filled with activities as everyone was eager to board the capsule and there was a cacophony of students’ chatter going on. My heart skipped a beat as I have acrophobia. It was time to board the Singapore Flyers. The teacher distribute the tickets to us and we went pass the checkpoint.
While going towards the capsule, my heart was thumping, but something amaze me was the superb engineering feat. They can actually use tires as supports to help the observer wheel to move. When we board the capsule, the capsule was moving faster then i thought. When i board the capsule, the capsule was spacious and is air conditioned. The capsule did not shack at all. The smell of the new capsule gave a sense of secure. When we reach the peak of the wheel, i could not see my house from there but i can roughly tell where is it. The view up there was spectacular, having a bird's eye view in the clear sky. It is a breath-taking scene. Up there, I did not feel scared as I was enjoying the ride as for some of my friends, they had butterflies in their stomach.
The most exciting moment of the flight was at the peak. Fascinating view of Singapore, even Malaysia can be seen. The flight was very enjoyable and we took lots of picture in the capsule. The floating stadium caught my attention as it is used on the national day. I think that I have enough time observing everything. I think that the place will be crowded with cars in the evening. The sun setting down will give people a romantic scene. Crowded vehicles will look like ants when the capsule was at the peak of the wheel. It surpass my expectation as i could roughly tell where is my house and the capsule is not stuffy.
The memorable moments was taking photo in the capsule with all my friends and teachers. Having the photo as a memorable thing through my life. The scenery as a background for our photo was magnificent.
The trip was worth going as the scene was very nice, it can also help people to overcome their height phobia. If I have a second chance to take the ride again, i would go with my friends again. I would recommend my family to go there as it maybe a once in a life time experience. What an enjoying school day at the Singapore Flyer.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Is technology a promise or a threat?
Is technology a promise or a threat? There are many views to this question. What does it mean when it is considered as a promise? Humans gain knowledge day by day, technology advancing too. Be it medical technology, it can saves many lives. Incurable diseases in the olden days such as malaria, tuberculosis, various cancers etc. But now, these incurable diseases can be cured. Internet and hand phones can help us communicate better.
On the other hand, technology can also be a threat. Making nuclear weapon is harmful to the environment. Involving in wars and using nuclear weapon, causing a big harm to the environment. Despite this side effect, on the whole, I think that technology is more of a promise than harm.
On the other hand, technology can also be a threat. Making nuclear weapon is harmful to the environment. Involving in wars and using nuclear weapon, causing a big harm to the environment. Despite this side effect, on the whole, I think that technology is more of a promise than harm.
Friday, February 15, 2008
Intersting things happen in my holiday
Intersting things happen in my holiday The most interesting happen in my holiday was that, i went to a school activity. It was a interesting avtivity as i was a group leader there leading the secondary 1 on what to do and so on. On the day itself, i was in-charge on secondary 1 and they were so unactive. On the first day , they just introduce themselves and they do dancers and cheers. What i asked them to do they do it in a slip short way. But it was normal to see such attitude on the first day. We were going according to plan and around mid-day, they seem to respond to what i say and starting to listen to me. That was the first achievement i made on the first day.On the second day of that camp, the secondary 1 came in hyper-actively. They gave me a nickname ''sissy'' as i am in a cca (NCC) and he came out with that name. We have lots of activity waiting for them to play and enjoy. There was a minesweeper game. The minesweeper game was very easy. When a player go on the minefield, and if he steps on the bomb, his whole group will get wet. The next game was a tele- race. The tele race was another exciting game. they were told to do lots of things and in the end having a four-legged-race.All of them enjoyed it.At night, there was a campfire. We gives cheer and Mrs Menon was there too. My group give cheers , songs and many other performance. I can tell by their faces that they surely did enjoy the game.All of it was a good sacrifice on my holiday and know most of the secondary 1 already.
It was my December holiday. My cousin's wife gave birth to a baby girl. She was 1 month old recently. The baby was a naughty one as i can tell by the way she behave. Her name was charllote. Another baby girl gave birth during the holiday. It was also my cousin, but is the father side family. What a great holiday of two babies gave birth to see and feel the world. What an interesting holiday.(Uncle Desmond )
It was my December holiday. My cousin's wife gave birth to a baby girl. She was 1 month old recently. The baby was a naughty one as i can tell by the way she behave. Her name was charllote. Another baby girl gave birth during the holiday. It was also my cousin, but is the father side family. What a great holiday of two babies gave birth to see and feel the world. What an interesting holiday.(Uncle Desmond )
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