The school has sponsored about twenty tickets for students to be at the Semifinals and Final events for swimming the Tuesday night, August 18, 2010. The students were busy flipping through the booklet of events and the manuals found in the brochure where the YOG EZ-Link Card was placed in as they waited at the foyer for their bus to arrive.
It took about fifty minutes for the group to arrive at the Sports School as many other buses ferrying students from other schools in Singapore to witness this event that comes once every four years and which might be the only inaugural event they would ever attend to in a lifetime.
They found it a hassle to have their bags checked and having to peel off the wrappers of their sweet drinks. Even though it caused the students from East Spring were late for the event, it did not let the enthusiasm of those cheering on for the swimmers down. The first event the students managed to cheer on for was the women's semi-finals for 100m breaststroke swimmers. The clappers they got as they passed the security checks were blown and the students began clapping them in the air the moment they were seated.
As swimmers from Singapore were announced to be in any of the event, these eighteen students of East Spring Secondary would cheer proudly out loud to show that they support Singapore all the way. They were as excited to be a part of this swimming event as youth swimmer, Rainer Ng Kai Wee, 18, was the first Singaporean to qualify for the finals in the individual swimming 50m backstroke round although his relay team did not manage to qualify for the finals. He had the second fastest time overall of 26.37 seconds.
From that, it is obvious that no other Singaporean qualified to the other rounds but the entire group of East Springians was one of those who showed their support for every swimmer from every country there, whether or not the athlete was a Singaporean. But their hearts were still cheering on for Singaporean athletes, who have done Singapore proud in being one of those representing the country.
Wednesday 18 August 2010
Thursday 12 August 2010
Charity Bazaar Article
Pull out your wallets, don't pull out your hair!
Monday afternoon, a period before school was over, the Secondary Two students of East Spring Secondary School were lined up by class in the parade square and were all set to sell the surprises they had for the Singapore Children's Cancer Society. Every class was striving hard to sell their delicacies, as well as the games played to be paid for as they were raising funds for the strong children with cancer.
As a Secondary Two student, I was a part of those who were trying to raise funds. I was tending the stall my class set up where we managed to sell cups of fizzy floats, puddings, marshmallow and fruits fondue as well as accessories and notebooks. Since we are not allowed to go to school with a shaved head as the Hair for Hope was going on, the school gave us, the secondary two students, a chance to help in this significant event.
To attract attention to the stalls, 2E4 thought of an innovative idea of giving free hugs to anyone who wanted or needed them. The idea of having free hugs was not only to bring other students to help in the funding but also to show that all of us had someone supporting us and are always there for them, like what we really want to tell the children with cancer. They have to be strong and that they should know that everyone around them is always giving moral support to them as they went through harsh treatments.
Other classes sold carnival delicates such as cotton candy, ice pops and 'bubble tea' which attract a lot of attention too because as young adults, we still have a mind to remain as a child and tend to go for the sweet things. Games such as mini-golf could also be played for less than 2 dollars.
My class was able to raise about a whooping $500! Imagine the total amount collected as we add all the figures collected from different classes! The efforts of every class to organize themselves and finding ways to raise funds definitely paid off. Everyone had the time of their lives as they lined up to get their food and drinks before they were sold out.
Monday afternoon, a period before school was over, the Secondary Two students of East Spring Secondary School were lined up by class in the parade square and were all set to sell the surprises they had for the Singapore Children's Cancer Society. Every class was striving hard to sell their delicacies, as well as the games played to be paid for as they were raising funds for the strong children with cancer.
As a Secondary Two student, I was a part of those who were trying to raise funds. I was tending the stall my class set up where we managed to sell cups of fizzy floats, puddings, marshmallow and fruits fondue as well as accessories and notebooks. Since we are not allowed to go to school with a shaved head as the Hair for Hope was going on, the school gave us, the secondary two students, a chance to help in this significant event.
To attract attention to the stalls, 2E4 thought of an innovative idea of giving free hugs to anyone who wanted or needed them. The idea of having free hugs was not only to bring other students to help in the funding but also to show that all of us had someone supporting us and are always there for them, like what we really want to tell the children with cancer. They have to be strong and that they should know that everyone around them is always giving moral support to them as they went through harsh treatments.
Other classes sold carnival delicates such as cotton candy, ice pops and 'bubble tea' which attract a lot of attention too because as young adults, we still have a mind to remain as a child and tend to go for the sweet things. Games such as mini-golf could also be played for less than 2 dollars.
My class was able to raise about a whooping $500! Imagine the total amount collected as we add all the figures collected from different classes! The efforts of every class to organize themselves and finding ways to raise funds definitely paid off. Everyone had the time of their lives as they lined up to get their food and drinks before they were sold out.
Wednesday 4 August 2010
Interview for Racial Harmony
Interviewer: Audi Nuraini
Interviewee: Tyronne Sng, 2E2
21st July 2010: Today is Racial Harmony Day and everyone seems excited at the mini-performances set up in the atrium as well as the booths in the canteen during recess. Other than that, many are excited for the Amazing Race after school tomorrow. I got Tyronne Sng of 2E2 to tell us more about his thoughts on Racial Harmony Day and the importance of the day in Singapore.
What do you think about Racial Harmony Day, being celebrated here in Singapore and in our school?
I liked the food sold at the booths during recess as the food was not only nice but they were food from the different races Singapore has and they're much more affordable than those outside school.
What have you learnt about the importance of this day through the R2ISE lessons in school and in your daily life?
Singaporeans have to preserve racial and religious harmony and must be tolerant to each other as we don't want another racial riot to happen in Singapore because I have quite a number of friends of different races and I don't want to be fighting against them.
Which part of the activities planned in school did you like and what are you looking forward to for the remaining Racial Harmony Week?
As mentioned, I liked the food sold and I am looking forward to the amazing race tomorrow even though I'm not in the team for my class.
What if a riot were to break out tomorrow when you wake up? How will you respond?
I will run away from the areas where the riots were. I don't want to die yet.
If you were living in the period when the riot broke out and you were a leader of Singapore, how would you have avoided the riot from breaking out?
I will try persuading them into living harmoniously with the threat of not wanting to see their loved ones killed in the riot and having to be strong as a country. If they still want a riot to break out, I will show my fist at them. If they are still not afraid, I will show them my leg. If they still aren't afraid, I will use both (fist and leg). If they STILL aren't afraid, I will have to think about it when it happens.
Interviewee: Tyronne Sng, 2E2
21st July 2010: Today is Racial Harmony Day and everyone seems excited at the mini-performances set up in the atrium as well as the booths in the canteen during recess. Other than that, many are excited for the Amazing Race after school tomorrow. I got Tyronne Sng of 2E2 to tell us more about his thoughts on Racial Harmony Day and the importance of the day in Singapore.
What do you think about Racial Harmony Day, being celebrated here in Singapore and in our school?
I liked the food sold at the booths during recess as the food was not only nice but they were food from the different races Singapore has and they're much more affordable than those outside school.
What have you learnt about the importance of this day through the R2ISE lessons in school and in your daily life?
Singaporeans have to preserve racial and religious harmony and must be tolerant to each other as we don't want another racial riot to happen in Singapore because I have quite a number of friends of different races and I don't want to be fighting against them.
Which part of the activities planned in school did you like and what are you looking forward to for the remaining Racial Harmony Week?
As mentioned, I liked the food sold and I am looking forward to the amazing race tomorrow even though I'm not in the team for my class.
What if a riot were to break out tomorrow when you wake up? How will you respond?
I will run away from the areas where the riots were. I don't want to die yet.
If you were living in the period when the riot broke out and you were a leader of Singapore, how would you have avoided the riot from breaking out?
I will try persuading them into living harmoniously with the threat of not wanting to see their loved ones killed in the riot and having to be strong as a country. If they still want a riot to break out, I will show my fist at them. If they are still not afraid, I will show them my leg. If they still aren't afraid, I will use both (fist and leg). If they STILL aren't afraid, I will have to think about it when it happens.
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