Bonding Session (BS)

Like I mentioned last Friday, we shall have some time to chit chat and discuss certain issues every Friday. I want to call this period Bonding Session or BS because like I mentioned, I am seldom in the class and I would really like to find out what's going on in the class. So do raise any concerns that you may have and we will talk about it. But don't expect me to bring pizzas every Friday. Once in a while I will give you all a treat ok. So again, don't treat this session as a chore but rather, a period for all of us to bond and raise our concerns.

I will raise two issues this Friday :

1) class tees - we will try and finalise design and colour. If you have your own designs in mind, do bring them and show us. I myself will bring one design to show you.

2) target for SA1 - we will discuss about class target and the treats awaiting you after exams..hehehe

And if you have any other issues, let me know ok! So, don't forget our BS this Friday!

Your concerns

I am glad that you are voicing your opinions and thoughts via the tagboard. Through the tagboard, I will be able to know your concerns regarding certain issues. I also hope that you will come and talk to me if you have any concerns or problems. We can try and work something out. A reminder though, I hope you will not start pointing fingers. For example, what makes you think that Mrs Mohinder is the one who came up with rules that you must clear your tables or that the doors must be locked immediately after the last period of the day?

Regarding the 'leaving the books under the tables' issue, like I mentioned earlier, it is part of the school rules that you must not leave anything under your tables. Please refer to the students' handbook under Class Regulations (Number 11). It is your responsibility to bring your books to school and back home thereafter. I mean, how do you study without your books?

Actually, I think that you have been 'too pampered' all this time and some of you even tend to chuck ALL your books under the tables. And I am not making stories ok! I have checked one of the 2E1er's bag before and was shocked to find a pencil case and maybe a t-shirt inside. NO BOOKS AT ALL! So where do you think were the books? Under the table of course! I am aware that not everybody is like this but some of you were taking advantage of the situation.

I remember when I was in secondary school, I had to carry big, bulky books too. Some books were even much thicker than yours! I remember carrying my big and thick Biology book to school and not to mention heavy books like Geography and History books too. This is part of school life. Some students are privileged because their schools are equipped with lockers. But most schools, like ours, are not, so we must adapt to the situation. And I think that it is part of character building. If you are letting a small issue such as bringing books to school affect or worry you so much, then I don't know how you are going to overcome other bigger problems that will come your way as you grow. Do think and reflect on this.

We have discussed about this last Friday and I have already agreed to help you out with the files. Again, you can place your subject files in the cupboard but do make sure the files are arranged neatly. Also, do let me know too if you need to keep things in there on a temporary basis, for example, if you have a project and you want to keep them in there for a few days until the presentation. But you must clear them as soon as the presentation is over. And do remember that you must get permission from me first.

So do give me feedback regarding this and before I end, I would like to thank Matthew and Wesley again for helping me tidy the cupboard and clear the stuffs under the tables last Friday. But it is your duty to make sure your own table is tidy and neat. Remember, your table tells a lot about your character! ;-)

Class Tees

First of all, let me apologise for the absence of entries. I have been telling myself to post more entries but am currently bogged down by so much work that I couldn't find the time to do so. My sincerest apologies.

I can see that you have been discussing about class tees. Once the design has been finalised, do let me know and I'll source out for vendors. Jaslyn, if you need help with the design, let me know ya and do keep me updated.

Btw, I have a suggestion.... You can also have all the names of the 2E1ers at the back, don't have to be full names, nicknames are fine too. Then years down the road, when you look at the tee again, you can recall everybody in the class (with much fondness, I hope). By printing the names, it makes the tee more 'personalised' too. Do give feedback regarding this.

Before I end, here is an important reminder:

As mentioned by Mrs Lee the other day, you are NOT ALLOWED to keep your books under your tables. Please clear your tables daily. I will do spot checks and if any books are spotted under the tables, I will confiscate those books. The classroom is not a storeroom and it is your responsibility to bring your books back.

Thank you!

Parent-Teacher Dialogue Forms

For those who have not given me the forms, the deadline is tomorrow. I need the forms tomorrow so that I can arrange the appropriate time to meet all the parents. Thank you.

Regarding PW, 6 more groups will be presenting on Thursday. Please make sure that your presentation files are in order. I will also collect all the PW files this Thursday so please make sure everything is in order and arranged nicely. There will be no extensions. Those who wish to submit earlier are welcome to do so.

OK, see you tomorrow!

Good job, BOYS!

I am EXTREMELY happy with the boys for assembling at the parade square early today! Good job, boys!! Do keep up with the good work, ok!!!

So girls, you have to buck up a bit yeah... ;-)

IMPORTANT REMINDER!

Last Friday, right after the parade, an announcement was made by Mrs Mohinder Singh, regarding the switch of periods on Monday (18/02/08) and Tuesday (19/02/08). From what I gather, most of you did not hear the announcement (especially those involved in the parade) so I want to remind you of the switch.

On Monday, the last two periods, that is the RISE periods will be switched with Tuesday's periods 3 and 4. That means, on Tuesday, for periods 3 and 4, you will have RISE instead of the usual subjects that you have.

To simplify, on Monday, your last two periods will be Home Economics and Music. And on Tuesday, you will not have Home Economics and Music for periods 3 and 4, but instead, you will have RISE. Those who are reading this message, please remind your other friends of the change. Thank you!

Total Defence Day Parade

The parade last Friday was impressive!!! I'm sure those involved trained very hard for it so a BIG round of applause for all of them! Needless to say, the 2E1ers looked so adorable and smart in their uniforms! Here are some of the pics I managed to take. Sorry if the pics are quite blurry, you all were too far!

Again, I enjoyed the parade very much and from what I heard in the teacher's staffroom, most of the other teachers enjoyed it too! So again, good job!!! I'm soooooo proud of all of you!

The guides marching in

The NPCCs right behind them

The NCDCCs looking cool and smart

Can you spot our NPCC friends? Umaimah, Kareema and Kai Chien are all looking smart at the front!

The super adorable guides... Can you spot Fadhilah and Diyana?

I'm sure you can't miss the adorable Wesley!!!!

And smart Jie Qi all ready to help! And for once, you pulled up your socks!!

The NCDCCs! I finally managed to spot Azilla and Faiqah through the pics!

The tall and smart Ain at the far end...

Syarifah is trying to hide at the back but I can spot her! Hehehe

The UGs starting to march out of the parade square...

Happy Valentine's Day!!

I'm sure everybody's excited because it's V-Day!! I feel that Valentine's Day is a celebration of LOVE so spread the love to everybody that you care for... be it your family members, friends and yes, even teachers!! hehehe.... Tell them how much you care about them.

So, let me start the ball rolling.... Even though I may scold you, nag at you or yes, even call your parents, do remember that I did it out of LOVE. I care about EACH and EVERYONE of you. And that comes from the bottom of my heart.

So, Happy Valentine's Day!! Have fun!

FORMS!

This serves as a reminder to those who have not submitted any of the 3 forms I distributed last week:

1) Edusave form for SFL Programmes
2) Edusave form for Newspaper/Magazine subscription
3) The form for yearbook

So don't forget to bring the forms and $5 for the yearbook tomorrow. Thank you!

Hope you had a wonderful holiday and collected big, fat hongbaos! Hehehe ;-)

Happy Chinese New Year!!!

I would like to take this opportunity to wish Mdm Too and all 2E1ers a Happy, Happy Chinese New Year!!!! May this year be a great year for all of you.

To the non-Chinese..enjoy the holidays!

Have a great holiday everybody!!!

Gong Xi Fa Cai!!

Prefects & PSLs

Last Mon, we had the Prefects and PSLs Investiture. 6 2E1s had gone through the probation period and are now full-fledged Prefects and PSLs. Congrats to..

Prefects

1) Siew Huey

2) Jamina

3) Azilla

4) Billy

5) Hong Shen

And our one and only PSL... Yoyo (Are you still a PSL, Jerrold??)

I hope all of you will carry out your duties responsibly. As school leaders, you must set good examples to the rest. And to the others, do cooperate with these school leaders.

Here are some pics taken during the ceremony.

Billy and Hong Shen waiting for their turns anxiously

Jamina and Siew Huey were anxious too

Taking the pledge..

The PSLs

All the best!!

Some of our classmates are in the midst of tournaments... like the netball and badminton players. I would like to wish all of them the best!!!! Even if you do not win, it's ok... learn from the experience and try again ok!!! Once again, good luck!!

PS: You are taking your own sweet time to assemble at the parade square again! I will not have any second thoughts to retain you back again if you continue to do so. Cooperate and remind each other to settle down as quickly as possible!

Layout

I have decided to change the layout because I feel that since it's a new year, our layout should be new too. Don't you agree? Couldn't find anything more interesting than this though. If you have suitable skins/layouts in mind for the class blog, do let Bella know.

Enjoy your Sunday!

January Babies

Apart from Kelvin Sim and Umaimah, we have three more January babies who will be celebrating or have celebrated their birthdays. To Michelle, Asher and Jamina... Happy 14th Birthday!!!!! I hope all of your wishes and dreams will come true.

Reminder, tomorrow is the deadline to wrap all your tables. Those who have not done so by the end of the day will have to stay back and finish the job. I have given all of you ample time to get it done so no more extensions.

Another thing, how come the homework column is not updated???

Morning Assembly

I want to praise the girls for making the effort to settle down earlier at the parade square but the boys have to put in more effort. It is important that you settle down at the parade square as fast as possible after the announcement is made so that I can mark your attendance promptly and accurately. Furthermore, it also reflects on your attitude. Do not take your own sweet time walking slowly from the canteen to the parade square.

Let me reiterate that I will continue to hold you back if you do not settle promptly. If you do not want to be treated like kids, do act responsibly. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN ACTIONS!