February to most may seem yet another normal school month they would have to live through, like it or not.
February to some, may seem only the second month of the year, with many more months to go.
February to me. I could say that February to me was somewhat a busy month, starting of with pretty major events, and ending off with quite major events too.
My February blasted off with the 37th High School Council, Council Investiture where I was promoted to an official councilor, followed by the Singapore Mathematical Projects Festival which I was in-charge of. Not to forget a maths test just a day before, which I got quite a desirable mark for.
Just a few days later, came a Chinese test which falls on the same day as the American Mathematics Competition which I also took part in. It was then followed by plenty of meetings for upcoming events, and some rehearsals for an upcoming projects competition. After surviving these obstacles, it was not made any better for me, when I was blown with a total of 8 test in merely a span of 6 days. In the middle of the studying for tests, there was the annual cross country meet where I ran a total of 4km, coming in in the top 50.
As all good things will come to an end, all bad things come to an end too, and we were rewarded with a CNY@HCI party at the end of it all!
Now that everything is over, it is no use crying over spilt milk neither is it time to rejoice as there would certainly be many more similar months to come.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
A long time ago
A long time ago, a new year started.
A long time ago, blogging was a must.
A long time ago, I created this blog.
A long time ago, I made my previous post.
A long time ago, I went for a long holiday,
forgetting about school
forgetting about the countless assignments
forgetting about the late nights of homework
A long time later, a new year begun.
A long time later, blogging was a must.
A long time later, I came to this blog.
A long time later, I composed this post,
experiencing about school
experiencing about the countless undone assignment
experiencing a late night of homework
A short time later, I published this post...
A long time ago, blogging was a must.
A long time ago, I created this blog.
A long time ago, I made my previous post.
A long time ago, I went for a long holiday,
forgetting about school
forgetting about the countless assignments
forgetting about the late nights of homework
A long time later, a new year begun.
A long time later, blogging was a must.
A long time later, I came to this blog.
A long time later, I composed this post,
experiencing about school
experiencing about the countless undone assignment
experiencing a late night of homework
A short time later, I published this post...
Friday, July 17, 2009
Holiday, Homework, or Me
Students. It is always the students. The teachers nag. The teachers punish. Will it work?
After the holidays, there would surely be some students who are unable to hand up their holiday assignments. Those students, would be the ones who will get nagged at and punish. Do they deserve it? Is it their fault?
If not, then whose fault is it?
Dear readers, when you have read till this part, if you are peaceful enough, you may have already formed the mindset, that it is no one's fault and that we shouldn't cry over spilt milk. Well, there is always a reason for everything, and a fault in every mistake.
What is the reason for the late submission? Where does the fault lie?
Holiday.
Homework.
Me.
Would the fault lie in the length of the holiday? Most students, would of course wish for a longer holiday, thus lying the fault in the holidays. However, have you ever considered the flaws extended holiday would bring along with it.
With extended holidays, there would be less lesson time. When there is less lesson time, the syllabus cannot be covered in class. Therefore, branching out into several alternatives that can be used to cover up for the lesser lesson time. Topics taught, would be less in-depth, and teachers would be going at a faster pace resulting in the slower students not being able to catch up. Students, may also have to carry out self learning of topics unable to be covered in class and there would be lesser chances of clarification. With more holidays, school days would also be more packed and students would also have to bring home more homework.
In the end, homework would still not be handed in on time with the packed schedule of the students.
What about the homework. Homework, are generally worksheets that are given as there is a lack of time to complete them in school. Should teachers reduced reduce students pile homework? Should the practices a student receives for a coming test be compromised? It shouldn't.
Even if you assume that you already have enough practices, isn't there a saying "the more the merrier". It is always better to have more practices, as practice makes perfect.
Now, all that is left is the student himself. Is it his fault? My answer is maybe. It may be the student's fault and it may be not.
Most people would not like fault to lie on their shoulders and if you were in the student's shoes, I guess that you would also hope that it is not your fault, and would deny responsibility if possible.
Thus, is it right to blame the student if there is no evidence nor prove to support the argument that it is his fault? I do not think so.
Therefore, if the students do not fell that they are in the wrong, will blind punishment work?
Whose fault is it?
After the holidays, there would surely be some students who are unable to hand up their holiday assignments. Those students, would be the ones who will get nagged at and punish. Do they deserve it? Is it their fault?
If not, then whose fault is it?
Dear readers, when you have read till this part, if you are peaceful enough, you may have already formed the mindset, that it is no one's fault and that we shouldn't cry over spilt milk. Well, there is always a reason for everything, and a fault in every mistake.
What is the reason for the late submission? Where does the fault lie?
Holiday.
Homework.
Me.
Would the fault lie in the length of the holiday? Most students, would of course wish for a longer holiday, thus lying the fault in the holidays. However, have you ever considered the flaws extended holiday would bring along with it.
With extended holidays, there would be less lesson time. When there is less lesson time, the syllabus cannot be covered in class. Therefore, branching out into several alternatives that can be used to cover up for the lesser lesson time. Topics taught, would be less in-depth, and teachers would be going at a faster pace resulting in the slower students not being able to catch up. Students, may also have to carry out self learning of topics unable to be covered in class and there would be lesser chances of clarification. With more holidays, school days would also be more packed and students would also have to bring home more homework.
In the end, homework would still not be handed in on time with the packed schedule of the students.
What about the homework. Homework, are generally worksheets that are given as there is a lack of time to complete them in school. Should teachers reduced reduce students pile homework? Should the practices a student receives for a coming test be compromised? It shouldn't.
Even if you assume that you already have enough practices, isn't there a saying "the more the merrier". It is always better to have more practices, as practice makes perfect.
Now, all that is left is the student himself. Is it his fault? My answer is maybe. It may be the student's fault and it may be not.
Most people would not like fault to lie on their shoulders and if you were in the student's shoes, I guess that you would also hope that it is not your fault, and would deny responsibility if possible.
Thus, is it right to blame the student if there is no evidence nor prove to support the argument that it is his fault? I do not think so.
Therefore, if the students do not fell that they are in the wrong, will blind punishment work?
Whose fault is it?
Sunday, July 12, 2009
The books that made an impact on my Father's life
Although my father reads lesser books now, when he was young, he reads alot.
During his younger days, my father was an excessive reader, who reads alot esspecially in the area of chinese books. The books which have an impact on his life would be books on acient history and those books about famous people. The books that he reads, were mostly concerning China's history.
In those books, there were many great emporers and heros, who had made very big achievements. Those, inspired him at very young age to be somebody and achieve something in life.
That is why he believes in being the best he can, and acheiving the most he can in everything. Although my father may not have done that in many other areas but at least, he felt that in the areas of academics and in career, he have achieve something to be proud of.
During his younger days, my father was an excessive reader, who reads alot esspecially in the area of chinese books. The books which have an impact on his life would be books on acient history and those books about famous people. The books that he reads, were mostly concerning China's history.
In those books, there were many great emporers and heros, who had made very big achievements. Those, inspired him at very young age to be somebody and achieve something in life.
That is why he believes in being the best he can, and acheiving the most he can in everything. Although my father may not have done that in many other areas but at least, he felt that in the areas of academics and in career, he have achieve something to be proud of.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
My least Favourite Character in Village by the Sea
Hm...
If someone would to ask me the character I dislike the most in Village By the Sea, my answer would by this.
There isn't any really character who needs to be "kicked out" of the story. All the characters played an important role in creating such a wonderful plot. All of them also contributed to the end of the story where everything is in place.
Maybe I would say that I dislike the drunken brothers. They sounded like nothing but trouble. Although there was no edvidence that they poisoned Pinto the dog, they were suspected to have done so. Although they did nasty things, a story could not go without a villian and so, I wouldn't blame them for getting choosen to be the villians.
Therefore, my conclusion would be that I do not have any disliking for any particular character.
Although I do not dislike any character, there are plenty of them who deserve praises. People like Mr Panwallah and Jagu did "charity" for Hari, and helped Hari a number of times when he was in need. Despite being poor, they still provide Hari with income generously.
If someone would to ask me the character I dislike the most in Village By the Sea, my answer would by this.
There isn't any really character who needs to be "kicked out" of the story. All the characters played an important role in creating such a wonderful plot. All of them also contributed to the end of the story where everything is in place.
Maybe I would say that I dislike the drunken brothers. They sounded like nothing but trouble. Although there was no edvidence that they poisoned Pinto the dog, they were suspected to have done so. Although they did nasty things, a story could not go without a villian and so, I wouldn't blame them for getting choosen to be the villians.
Therefore, my conclusion would be that I do not have any disliking for any particular character.
Although I do not dislike any character, there are plenty of them who deserve praises. People like Mr Panwallah and Jagu did "charity" for Hari, and helped Hari a number of times when he was in need. Despite being poor, they still provide Hari with income generously.
My Favourite part of Village by the Sea
Have you read this book?This book is one of my language arts literature books, village by the sea. It was written by Anita Desai.
Village by the sea is about poverty in india, and about going to the city. It features Hari, as the main character, Lila, and some others.
My favourite part in this book is the ending, where everything is bright and happy for everyone. Mother recovers from anaemia with good food and proper medication, father kicks his drinking habit, and Hari returns home with money.
You should read this book. If it is not a good book, it wouldn't be taught for literature.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Confessions of a Drink Driver
Today, the 10th of July marks the day of my long awaited anniversary.....
It was today, in the year of 1990...
The blarring of my racecar's radio roared over the thunder storm. It was my favourite romance song, the newest one of Q.I.'s newest album. Memories of my wife flashed accross my dazed mind. I was especially down that day, we had just divorced.
The stench of strong alchohol squeezed and push their way up my nostrills. It was an unbearable smell. I wonder, I wonder why did I ever pick up this useless drinking habit.
My vision blurred into steam. I felt heat. Am I in a steam bath? I couldn't tell. My mind was in a whirl, and I could only think of my wife, now not my.
Suddenly, a blinding white light flashed up on my dirty windscreen! The stench. The song. The light. The "bang!". The salty red liquid in my mouth. The pain.
"Quick! Get the emergency rescue service!"
"Don't scare me..."
The scream of tyres, on the crying floor.
"He has been drinking! His blood sample tested positive for alcho..............."
It was fuzzy. I am gone...
Do not ever follow in my footsteps.
I am warning you.
I am watching you.
Everyday, everywhere.
It was today, in the year of 1990...
The blarring of my racecar's radio roared over the thunder storm. It was my favourite romance song, the newest one of Q.I.'s newest album. Memories of my wife flashed accross my dazed mind. I was especially down that day, we had just divorced.
The stench of strong alchohol squeezed and push their way up my nostrills. It was an unbearable smell. I wonder, I wonder why did I ever pick up this useless drinking habit.
My vision blurred into steam. I felt heat. Am I in a steam bath? I couldn't tell. My mind was in a whirl, and I could only think of my wife, now not my.
Suddenly, a blinding white light flashed up on my dirty windscreen! The stench. The song. The light. The "bang!". The salty red liquid in my mouth. The pain.
"Quick! Get the emergency rescue service!"
"Don't scare me..."
The scream of tyres, on the crying floor.
"He has been drinking! His blood sample tested positive for alcho..............."
It was fuzzy. I am gone...
Do not ever follow in my footsteps.
I am warning you.
I am watching you.
Everyday, everywhere.
City Rat or Country Mouse?
Would you rather be a city rat, or a country mouse?
Firstly, let me elaborate on some of the pros and cons of being country mouse.
A country mouse, would lead a carefree life in the country side, while on the other hand, it will have a lack of resources in terms of technology. A country mouse, would benefit from the fresh air, and the beautiful scenery of the country side, it will also have a relax well paced life, where each day is just like the other. A country mouse will also tend to be healthier, from the sweat and the work a country life requires. Despite the many benefits a country life would offer, there is also the bad side.
A country mouse, will be more "sick" due to the lack of medical supplies and doctors. With the lack of schools, there will also be a lack of technology, and thus it will also loose out in the area of the virtual world, and education. With a lack of education, country mouses will also poorer due to the lack of good jobs, and therefore would not have enough money to improve their lives. They would be trapped in the vivious cycle of poverty.
Secondly, I would tell you more about the pros and cons of being a city rat.
A city rat, despite being well developed, a situation no matter how plentiful of advantages, would have its disadvantages too. In the city, life is fast paced, and city mouses are usually put under alot of stressed and pressure, to keep up. Although city mouses are advanced in the area of technology, and have well paid jobs, both technology and well paid jobs require them to sit in the office all day long and crack their brains. This, would clearly detererate their quality of health.
City life is no doupt much more convenient then country life. In the city, there is a good structure of transportation, and it would be chicken feet to get from one place to another. With the developement of phones and the internet, communication is also greatly enchanced. Eateries around the city would also leave a city rat's mind in peace, as he do not have to worry when is his next meal coming from. Also, with technology, comes proper planning and a good hygein system. Even if a city rat is to fall ill, there is always a doctor to see to it a few steps away.
Would I rather be a city rat or a country mouse?
Well, it would be the same theory of not being satisfied with what one has.
A classical example would be to peek into someone else's newspapers in the train/ bus, with a set of newspapers in ones own hands.
I would prefer to be a country mouse, and enjoy the relaxed life in the countryside.
Would you rather be a city rat, or a country mouse?
Firstly, let me elaborate on some of the pros and cons of being country mouse.
A country mouse, would lead a carefree life in the country side, while on the other hand, it will have a lack of resources in terms of technology. A country mouse, would benefit from the fresh air, and the beautiful scenery of the country side, it will also have a relax well paced life, where each day is just like the other. A country mouse will also tend to be healthier, from the sweat and the work a country life requires. Despite the many benefits a country life would offer, there is also the bad side.
A country mouse, will be more "sick" due to the lack of medical supplies and doctors. With the lack of schools, there will also be a lack of technology, and thus it will also loose out in the area of the virtual world, and education. With a lack of education, country mouses will also poorer due to the lack of good jobs, and therefore would not have enough money to improve their lives. They would be trapped in the vivious cycle of poverty.
Secondly, I would tell you more about the pros and cons of being a city rat.
A city rat, despite being well developed, a situation no matter how plentiful of advantages, would have its disadvantages too. In the city, life is fast paced, and city mouses are usually put under alot of stressed and pressure, to keep up. Although city mouses are advanced in the area of technology, and have well paid jobs, both technology and well paid jobs require them to sit in the office all day long and crack their brains. This, would clearly detererate their quality of health.
City life is no doupt much more convenient then country life. In the city, there is a good structure of transportation, and it would be chicken feet to get from one place to another. With the developement of phones and the internet, communication is also greatly enchanced. Eateries around the city would also leave a city rat's mind in peace, as he do not have to worry when is his next meal coming from. Also, with technology, comes proper planning and a good hygein system. Even if a city rat is to fall ill, there is always a doctor to see to it a few steps away.
Would I rather be a city rat or a country mouse?
Well, it would be the same theory of not being satisfied with what one has.
A classical example would be to peek into someone else's newspapers in the train/ bus, with a set of newspapers in ones own hands.
I would prefer to be a country mouse, and enjoy the relaxed life in the countryside.
Would you rather be a city rat, or a country mouse?
Monday, July 6, 2009
My Favorite Poet
My favorite poet is Shel Silverstien. I like Shel Silverstien, as he is multi- talented, and he wrote my favorite poem. He is a cartoonist, playwright, poet, performer, recording artist, and Grammy-winning, Oscar-nominated songwriter.
Silverstein is known for his iconic books of prose and poetry for young readers. He was born on September 25, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois. He died in May 1999.
Some of his modern classical works include Lafcadio: The Lion Who Shot Back (1963), The Giving Tree (1964), A Giraffe and a Half (1964), The Missing Piece (1976), and The Missing Piece Meets the Big O (1981). Through his writing, Silverstein has won an uncountable number of awards, which include Where the Sidewalk Ends, a 1974 Michigan Young Readers Award winner; A Light in the Attic, recipient of the School Library Journal Best Books Award in 1982.
Silverstein’s books, which were also illustrated by him, are characterized by a deft mixing of the sly and the serious, the macabre and the just plain silly. His unique out of the box imagination and bold brand of humour is loved by both countless adults and children throughout the world.
Silverstein is known for his iconic books of prose and poetry for young readers. He was born on September 25, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois. He died in May 1999.
Some of his modern classical works include Lafcadio: The Lion Who Shot Back (1963), The Giving Tree (1964), A Giraffe and a Half (1964), The Missing Piece (1976), and The Missing Piece Meets the Big O (1981). Through his writing, Silverstein has won an uncountable number of awards, which include Where the Sidewalk Ends, a 1974 Michigan Young Readers Award winner; A Light in the Attic, recipient of the School Library Journal Best Books Award in 1982.
Silverstein’s books, which were also illustrated by him, are characterized by a deft mixing of the sly and the serious, the macabre and the just plain silly. His unique out of the box imagination and bold brand of humour is loved by both countless adults and children throughout the world.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Messy Room by Shel Silverstein
Messy Room by Shel Silverstein
Whosever room this is should be ashamed!
His underwear is hanging on the lamp.
His raincoat is there in the overstuffed chair,
And the chair is becoming quite mucky and damp.
His workbook is wedged in the window,
His sweater's been thrown on the floor.
His scarf and one ski are beneath the TV,
And his pants have been carelessly hung on the door.
His books are all jammed in the closet,
His vest has been left in the hall.
A lizard named Ed is asleep in his bed,
And his smelly old sock has been stuck to the wall.
Whosever room this is should be ashamed!
Donald or Robert or Willie or--
Huh? You say it's mine? Oh, dear,
I knew it looked familiar!
__________________________________________________________________
Firstly, I would talk about the figurative language used by the author in his poem.
Hyperbole
An exaggerate statement, used to invoke an emotion or image.
The author used hyperbole when he said the the chair was over stuff, the workbook was wedged in the window, and the books are jammed in to the closet.
Personification
Giving an object or an abstract idea human traits equalities.
The author used personification when he said the the underwear was hanging on the lamp.
Metaphor
Directly comparing seemingly unrelated subjects with or without the use of using the words like as or and.
The author didn't use any Metaphor.
Simile
Uses the words like or and
Simile was also not used.
Symbolism
Use as a representative figure to carry additional meaning.
The author used symbolism when he keeps repeating that the owner of the room should be ashamed. In the end, he gives it a twist, and it was his own room. It symbolises that he was not ashamed, but proud of his room.
Why do I like this poem?
Well, I like this poem firstly, as it is short and sweet. It is not some lengthy poem that is so wordy, till it becomes hard to read. I like this poem as it gives some sort of a twist at the end, when the author "found out" that the room he has been criticizing is is own room, giving some sense of humour. I also like the fact that the author didn't use any describing words, and yet still manage to describe a room. Instead, he uses actions about how untidily the objects in the room are placed. To conclude this post, I would like to say that this good poem is something we should learn from.
Whosever room this is should be ashamed!
His underwear is hanging on the lamp.
His raincoat is there in the overstuffed chair,
And the chair is becoming quite mucky and damp.
His workbook is wedged in the window,
His sweater's been thrown on the floor.
His scarf and one ski are beneath the TV,
And his pants have been carelessly hung on the door.
His books are all jammed in the closet,
His vest has been left in the hall.
A lizard named Ed is asleep in his bed,
And his smelly old sock has been stuck to the wall.
Whosever room this is should be ashamed!
Donald or Robert or Willie or--
Huh? You say it's mine? Oh, dear,
I knew it looked familiar!
__________________________________________________________________
Firstly, I would talk about the figurative language used by the author in his poem.
Hyperbole
An exaggerate statement, used to invoke an emotion or image.
The author used hyperbole when he said the the chair was over stuff, the workbook was wedged in the window, and the books are jammed in to the closet.
Personification
Giving an object or an abstract idea human traits equalities.
The author used personification when he said the the underwear was hanging on the lamp.
Metaphor
Directly comparing seemingly unrelated subjects with or without the use of using the words like as or and.
The author didn't use any Metaphor.
Simile
Uses the words like or and
Simile was also not used.
Symbolism
Use as a representative figure to carry additional meaning.
The author used symbolism when he keeps repeating that the owner of the room should be ashamed. In the end, he gives it a twist, and it was his own room. It symbolises that he was not ashamed, but proud of his room.
Why do I like this poem?
Well, I like this poem firstly, as it is short and sweet. It is not some lengthy poem that is so wordy, till it becomes hard to read. I like this poem as it gives some sort of a twist at the end, when the author "found out" that the room he has been criticizing is is own room, giving some sense of humour. I also like the fact that the author didn't use any describing words, and yet still manage to describe a room. Instead, he uses actions about how untidily the objects in the room are placed. To conclude this post, I would like to say that this good poem is something we should learn from.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Saturday, April 25, 2009
SMOPS
Today is the day, where my school held the Singapore Mathematics Olympiad for Primary Schools. As there were too many participants, and too little classrooms to house all of them, 6 of the primary schools had the competition in school. Being a councillor- in- training (CIT) my role in the SMOPS was to be an usher, like the rest of the CITs. Unlukily, the area I was in charge of was the last bus stop you can alight at my school, the one at gate 3. Not many people entered through that gate, as most of them used the first few bus stops or drive in. It was pretty boring and I didn't have much to do. If I knew this would happen, earlier, I would have volunteered to station at the clock tower. The clock tower is the main place school buses stop, and it was also used as one of the registration area. There will be definately more people to usher there.
After doing almost nothing for 2 hours, the registration closed and we had a break. The break was a fast one, with one packet drink and a packet of bee hoon each. The food was Okay, but it was spicy and may not suit the taste of people who do not take spicy food.
Although we were required to clear the registration area immediately after break, but the primary school students did not make a mess, and we started talking about the school's ghost stories. Did you know that you could find out about some "myths and legens" about the school if you search "from" KRISON at the hs_student's archive, then click the "V" beside the massage?
After doing almost nothing for 2 hours, the registration closed and we had a break. The break was a fast one, with one packet drink and a packet of bee hoon each. The food was Okay, but it was spicy and may not suit the taste of people who do not take spicy food.
Although we were required to clear the registration area immediately after break, but the primary school students did not make a mess, and we started talking about the school's ghost stories. Did you know that you could find out about some "myths and legens" about the school if you search "from" KRISON at the hs_student's archive, then click the "V" beside the massage?
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Maths blog
Hi, it has been more than a week since I last posted.
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Sunday, April 12, 2009
Logo--- Done
With regards to my post "Logo", I have done a logo for Socrates. This logo has an interesting property: it can still be read after being turned 180 degrees around.
Here it is...
Thursday, April 9, 2009
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