Social Studies Learning Journey

walking for 4 hours under the blistering hot sun. weaving through the CBD lunch crowd. having lunch under the bridge. getting lost in Chinatown. meeting a french teacher. all these happened on 31 july 2009 (friday).

Need articles from STARS performers

If you had performed for the STARS musical, can you write a short article describing the preparation work, personal feelings, interesting events etc. I will compile and publish them in our Yearbook 2009. You can email them to me (poh_yeow_chong@moe.edu.sg) or pass me the written copies. Thank you!

Excerpts from Deborah Tan’s The Fight

I hope you can pick out some good phrases to include in your own writings...

Before the fight
I kept my mind on our team’s staunch resolution to win. My heart thumped against my ribcage as I swerved around defenders while heading towards the goal.

I felt a tug on my jersey and struggled to break free. The ball was snatched between my stumbling feet. From the corner of my eye, I saw a boy from the opponent team making away with the ball.

However, the referee did not see the misdemeanor. The boy turned around to shoot me a nasty smirk. The stress of the game I had been trying to contain bubbled over.

The fight
When he swung around, I threw a punch in his face. His stunned expression turned malicious and livid. I shoved him harshly and dared him to a fight. We were soon embroiled in a fight. We were each solely bent on inflicting pain upon each other.

Resolution
The referee bounded over and pried us apart. We both collapsed on the field and doubled up in pain. The other boy cried out in pain as the medic tended to his wounds. The stares from around me were burning into the back of my head. As the sounds of my team’s celebration echoed through the tunnel, I could only manage a weak smile.

News of my misconduct spread like wildfire and tainted our victory in some way.

I had let myself down – for victory is the quality of competition, not the final score.

Time Table for 31 JULY

8-9am : nsw math test
9-940 : go through social studies slides-project
940- 1010 : recess
1010-1050 : mother tongue lesson
1050 - 330: learning journey

What to bring (in a small bag):
a. water bottle
b. silent reading book (mother tongue)
c. clipboard
d. pencil case
e. cap/umbrella/poncho
f. snacks (optional as lunch will be provided)
g. camera (optional)
h. small amount of cash (for little india groups)

Racial Harmony Day 21 Jul 09

the 8 groups with their toy planes from the Science Project. Photos taken on Racial harmony day 21 jul 2009.

Top 3 planes

These groups will get the Innergy Awards:

Chee Kang's group (best average flight time) : 5.93seconds
Isaac's 4.53 seconds
Sziyang's 3.94 seconds

The top plane will compete in the inter-class flight competition next week.

EZ Link card replacement

Please remember to bring your ezlink card this thursday (16 July).
Please ensure the card has + value - top up if card in -ve value.
Pupils will receive the new cards on 16 Jul too.

Learning Journey (Social Studies)

This will happen on 31 Jul (fri) 1030am - 330pm.
lessons as usual before 1030am.

Places to visit:
Singapore River and one of these: chinatown, kampong glam, little india

lunch will be provided, please let me know if you have special diet.