I Am Proud To Be A Singaporean

Poem: I am proud to be a Singaporean

I am proud to be a Singaporean because...

it is the safest and most secure place to live in.

Everywhere is clean and green, a great place to live in.

Many famous and delicious foods like "Hai Nan" Chicken Rice, Satay, "Butku Teh", Chilli Crabs that are so hard to miss...

With a strong and clean government that oversees things.

A good order, education, transportation system and multi-racial create within.

All make me extremely proud of being part of it, wherever I be, I be...

Every 9th August, it is Singapore Special day, its birthday and our National Day (NDP)! It is just two more days to the grand NDP performances. The aerial airshow and dazzling fireworks are what I am looking forward to it.

On national day, my family and I usually celebrate by watching the NDP on television at home or at grandparents' place. Of all the performances, I like the air show and fireworks most when the patterns transformed by the crafts and fireworks. They are so amazing!

I am very proud to be a Singaporean because it is safe and secure. We have a strong and clean government that creates a condusive environment for all citizens to live, learn and play in. And building a strong arm forces to protect our country.

Another thing that makes me proud to be a Singaporean is that our Changi airport is one of the top terminal, one of the best in the world. It means more and more people get to know us, the small but successful red dot!

Being a Singaporean might not be easy at times. In a multi-racial society, we have to be sensitive and respect people of different religons, cultures and languages in order to live in harmony. On the other hand, we get to learn and speak multiple languages, enjoy different festivals and different foods too.

I love Singapore and wishing you the HAPPIEST 44th BIRTHDAY with abundance prosperity!

Cyberwellness

I am not a regular computer user. I only use my computer for blogging, searching information, gaming and school works at home on weekends. Sometimes, I chat with my friends and cousins via MSN.

So far, I had not come across any inappropriate contents. If I did, I would leave the site immediately and would not provide details of my name or contact on the net. I could also check and consult with my teachers and parents if I feel uncomfortable about the contents too.

Cyberwellness lesson is an interesting and important as it creates awareness on how to be a safe, responsible and respectful users. I learn how to differentiate and handle inappropriate or dangerous contents and copyright issues. Lastly, Not to be a Cyber addictor by setting a limit and striving a balance between play and work.

I enjoy the comics and Q&A section most.

Racial Harmony Day

On 21st of July, Tuesday, our school celebrated Racial Harmony Day. This year theme is "Who Is Your Neighbour."

We watched a video of four ethnics weddings in class. I like the Eurasian wedding the most because the bride's and the bridegroom's gown and suit were very gorgeous and smart.

After that, we also watched another video on Rojak making. We also got a chance to make our own rojak. We were divided into group of foursome and following the steps of making the rojak closely. It was so interesting and fun but also dirty. Once it was done, we ate our final product. Although it was messy and slightly dried, we should add more prawn paste to it. But, it was delicious and we finished all of it. Thanks to our team's efforts!

During recess, I tried chicken satay. It was also very yummy right! There were many other food available too. Such as ice balls, "kebah" meaty wrap? and many others. I did not try them.

I have and know many neighbours at different levels and of different races at my flat. (The Malays, Indians and Chinese). I would greet the aunties and uncles whenever I meet them and help to hold the lift for them at the lobby. Sometimes, their children come over to my house or I would visit theirs to play with them.

Last but not least, I think racial harmony is a day where all the people in Singapore get to learn more about ones' foods, respect ones' customs and cultures in order to live in harmony.

Back At School

Thanks to MOH's constant and commendable efforts about the H1N1 flu which keep public inform and educate all with many useful infomation and its progress. There are so much posters, news, advertisments from the television, radio and internet resources advising what we should do, where we should go and how we should prevent the virus from spreading within our community.

Joyfully, I could return to school on scheldue. I do not think extending the school holiday is a good idea because it would mean the pandemic would turn serious and deadly. That would also mean no outdoors activities but to stay at home only. It can be extremely bored and monotonous. That's bad...

Good thing there is nobody whom I know and around me is affected by the virus so far.

My family and I constantly remind ourselves to practise personal cleanliness at all times by avoiding crowded places, eating right and staying on to the latest news reporting about the pandemic.

SA1 REFLECTION!

I am glad that SA1 is finally over and June holidays are on the way...

This year SA1, the most difficult paper for me is Maths and the easiest being Science. I am delighted with my marks although I did not meet all my targets set in the beginning of the year.
For me to achieve good results, I have to thank you, Mrs Shanmugam and others subject teachers for the guidances and helps as well as my parents' supports. I will continue to work consistently, seriously and diligently in all my subjects. It is really about work hard and work hard..."No pain no gain."

For the remedial and enrichment classes, I think they may be more useful for students whom need additional helps on some subjects, but it may become too stressful for students who do not need them. More classes mean more time and more tasks.

I would be more careful and continue to try my best to maintain and hit all my subjects' targets by the end of this year.

Swine Flu

It is a respiratory disease that occcurs regularly in pigs which has not normally infected by people. It is caused by the Influenza A (H1N1)virus; another strain causes flu in humans.

The first case of Swine flu was detected from a four-year old boy from the town of Perote in Mexico.

It can be spread from human to human through coughing or sneezing, or touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching the mouth or nose. No scientific evidence virus transmitted by pork consumption.

We can wash our hands with soap and water regularly, stay away from people who are sick and do not touch contaminated surfaces or go to crowded places and school if we are ill. All should be considerate by covering ones' mouth and nose when cough or sneeze in public.

I will feel very sad because we cannot go out and play. If school shut down then our exams/holidays will be affected. In the worst case, our exams will be delayed and might burn our June holidays too... During the June holiday, we also cannot go overseas since virus is spreading speedily around the world and getting nearer to us now, one case is identified in Hong Kong.

The good news is, Singapore so far is still safe and currently our alert level is ORANGE. Our government has addressed the emerging health problems and contingency plans have already been activated to combat the influenza A to safeguard our nation.

KINDNESS

Kindness is to be nice to people through our simple gestures, words and actions. For example, smile, greet, says "please", "excuse me", "hello" or "thank you"; give helps to people whenever we can.

Kindness is importance. If we are kind to people, they will think, feel and do the same to us. This way, our community will be gracious and great place to live in.
We can show kindness by saying "hello, please or thank you"; giving up our seats in the bus or train to young or old and to hold the lift door for others. Always smile and be considerate!

One day, I was playing catching at the school hall with my friends. While I was running, a boy at the corner of the hall fell down. I rushed to the boy and helped him up. He thanked me . I felt so happy that I have done a good deed.

In the school, I would help my friends if they have problem in their works and help my teachers when they need help, such as carry books. At home, I would help my parents in house chores, such as washing dishes after meal, tidy the bed and carrying things after marketing. In the community, I would greet my neighbours by a smile or hello and hold the lift doors when I meet them in the lift lobby.


I can start first by smiling or greeting my friends, giving helps to my friends when they are in need so that my friends or others can feel it and do the same way too. It takes two to clap!