Another Day in Time
Hey, All….
I have an unfortunate day this week as my Compaq laptop disappoint me. The screen was spoil. I have to go and repaired it. Not only that, my previous Acer laptop for five years, crashed as well. My father came to tell me he does not have a computer to use. So after thinking thru and discussed with my brother, we decided to give the Compaq one to my dad to use. So I will have to go to Sitex to look for one.
Firstly, I just want to say sorry to my next year Sec 3 students that I will not be able to teach all of you already as I was deployed to teach the Lower Sec again even though I have requested to follow all of you up. Thanks for all the joy you have brought me for the past year. Really appreciated and grateful to you all. I will still be around, so if you need any assistance, I will definitely be there for you. I was rejected due to my inexperience. A bit sad actually when I heard that.
Come back to what I’m going to tell you in my previous update. On Tuesday, my friends Simon and Christina brought me to The Cookie Museum at the Esplanade Mall. It was really a nice place. They ordered some fruit tea to drink. It was really nice. I enjoyed the tea very much. Besides that, there were also Cookies sampling. There were savoury cookies and fruit cookies. Savoury cookies such as Laska, Hainanese Chicken Rice, Curry Crab. I was quite overwhelmed by them. Interesting cookies I could say. The taste were really like those you eat for lunch. Fruit cookies included Blueberry, Lemon…… I really enjoyed myself on that. A special thanks to Simon and Christina.
Went back for Band on Thursday for stock-take with Mr Wee. It was not really that good as I cork up some stuffs. Seriously I have to learn from this mistakes and tightened the procedure of the instruments. One good thing is that most of the instruments are accounted for. That one was really relieved. If any instruments were lost, it would not be very good. I have to come out with a list of damaged instruments and instruments that needed to be condemn. Overall, this was a good learning experience.
Is Friday today, went back to school in the late morning to settle some stuffs. I left around 3 plus. Suppose to go to Vivo to watch a show but it was too late…… so eventually went to Plaza Singapura to watch “The Sky Crawlers”. It was a Japanese anime on fighter pilots. The story was really slow……. I only can give a 3 stars…….
Well, that’s all, folks….. tomorrow need to go back for Alumni Band practice…… Band Concert coming in 3 weeks….. so nervous…… I have not really practice the pieces yet.
So if anyone wants to give your support to me and my School Band, the concert will be held on the 20 Dec 2008, at Victoria Concert Hall, 5pm to around 7pm. Tickets are sold at $10 Stalls and $12 Circles.
What a week of enjoyment & work!!
I back again. Hope that everybody is enjoying their holidays either working or playing.
We have our Staff Retreat for 2 Days this year. For the 1st day, we have bonding games in school. I was really fun playing with our colleagues. After that, we were assigned to go out for external scan of what the industries are doing. My group went to the Singapore Polytechnic Engineering Faculty to learn about their Clean Energy Initiative. It was really an eye-opener for me on how the course was structured to meet the needs of the environment. I was thinking of maybe my future career would be here…..haha
After that, we went back to school to do a short presentation on the trip.
With all the presentation from other groups, we were treated to a talk by Adam Khoo’ company on Generation Y. The main topic were how to talk to them and the techniques to woo this generation over. I find it interesting and hope to use that in my lesson.
The next day, we went to Civil Service Club near Farrer Park for our internal scan. Mainly is about school stuffs. So I’m not going to talk much to bored all of you.
Last Monday, 24 Nov……. went to VCH for the Band Concert Rehearsal. We really busy looking around the place and also getting ready the logistics aspect of the rehearsal. Need to check that the chairs and stands were in position. The band members were really slowed and we have to rush them to do things quick. First up was the technical run from the main band…… marching onto the stage was not that bad, could be improved.
Next was the String Ensemble rehearsing. I needed to get the sitting arrangement ready for them to rehearse. Not only that, I also needed to check whether the arrangement was correct. While listening to them play, I really felt that they have improved a lot. Not that bad for their first rehearsal.
After that, was the Main Band turn to rehearsal. Overall, they were not up to standard yet. Seriously have to go back to school to put in more work. Really very frustrating especially they did not see the importance for the concert. I really hope that can put in a lot more effort into it. A big thank you to the Seniors who have come back to play with them.
Well, that’s all folks….. I try to keep my entry as short as possible so that you all don’t feel bored.
Next updated, I will tell you all about the trip to Biscuit Musuem at the Esplanade with my friends yesterday. It is really a posh and interesting place.
So Long Never See
Dear All,
It has about a month since I updated my blog……. I have some sort gone through lots of stuffs for the last week four week.
I was down at Pei Hwa for the “O” Level Invigilation for around three weeks. It was a good experience so far. The students at Pei Hwa were really polite. I was really impression by it. I also met a few teachers from other schools as well. Pei Hwa’s school hall is air-condition. The students could actually take their exams in a cooling environment. So good.
Besides doing invigilation, I also went back to school clean up my table and also do some preparation for the THIMUN. You might be wonder what was that? Well, it was the United Nation Conference in Singapore. This conference allowed students to discuss and debate world affairs ranging from Human rights, development and the environment. This year theme was ‘Climate Change’, a relevant topic for the world as we are currently experience weird season. It was held again at Hwa Chong Instituation from 19 - 22 Nov 08.
By the way, I just came back the from the conference. I was really tired after the last four days over there. Overall, it was another interesting conference where I saw high ability students express their passion for the topics. There were also jokes and laughter as well. At the second last day, we have a Dinner and Dance at Orchidville at Mandai. The atmosphere was nice. The food was wonderful. Managed to see my students dancing at the dance floor.
Well, I will continue again later to tell all of you a little bit about my Staff Retreat and the Victoria Concert Hall Rehearsal for my school Band upcoming concert.
Take Care!! Miss you all!
Hey Hey
Hey, All
Sorry for not blogging for about a month because of the exams. Yesterday was the last day of school…. probably I could say I would not be seeing my students again until next year. Is time to pack up the stuffs for this year and reflect on what I have done through the year.
Overall, I could say that I’m sad that my students are not doing that well for their exams. However, I do console myself that I have done my best. Immediately after I have finished marking my papers, disappointment was always in my mind. Questions such as what wrong with them, why they did not study come to me…… slowly pass my mind. Sometimes can be quite unbearable for me not to talk to them. However, I will try not too….. a problem mind I guess
I felt better last week and have to put it aside to concentrate on the upcoming projects which are the Year-End Band Concert and THIMUN.
THIMUN was not as easy as I think this year especially I still have a bit of difficulties getting people to join. In the end, I have no choice but to only select a group of 6 to participate it. I have to hurry to spot people straight away.
I’m also down for the “O” Level invigilation at Pei Hwa Secondary School. Not a bad experience. The students are really well behaved and well trained. I am totally blow away by their behaviour. When the students come into the hall, they will automatively stand the left hand side of the table. Not only that, when they asked for papers, they are very polite. Really hope that our students at NV will also like that.
As for the Year-End Band Concert, we are currently training hard for it. I will be performing with the Alumni Band that day. This time round, I am playing the French Horn instead of my usual instrument, the Trumpet. A bit hard as I have not been playing the French Horn for a long time. Lucky, I am slowly catching up. Really hope to play my best during the concert. Guys, hope that you can come and support me and my band. It will be held on the 20th Dec at Victoria Concert Hall.
Besides that, I also went out for dinner with Cher Hui at Compass. Thanks for the company, brother….. enjoy the time when I’m with you.
I will try to update all of you as much as I can.
An Enjoyable Day (Part II)
Immediately after the Forum, I rush over to AMK Hub to meet my friend who is bringing me to watch Elva Xiao showcase concert at the Max Pavillon at Singapore Expo.
Before that, we eat at New York New York at the Basement. I eat the Vegetable Lasagne. Not that bad….
When we reached there, there are already long row of queues to get into the venue. I can tell u….. wow… so many people. Finally we manage to squeeze into the venue.
As we are running late, we take a cab down from AMK.
We waited still 8.3o pm until FM 93.3 DJs come out to introduce Elva….. it is really a interesting experience. She sings some new songs in her latest album and some old ones as well. It is reallly a walk in memory land as I heard Elva’s songs before….. Below are some photos, I have taken for you all to enjoy… sorry that it a bit small…..
An Enjoyable Day (Part I)
Today is the long awaited PAYM Policy Forum @ Ang Mo Kio GRC. Finally after many months of planning. For does of you who do not those what is this, is actually a Forum organised by the Youth Executive Groups from different CC in AMK GRCs. We will invite Youth from 21 to 35 to come together to express their way on certain topics and issues.
The topic is Arrival of the Stork - Bliss or Woe?. It is mainly touching on the recent low birth rate in Singapore and provide responses on whether the policies are helping a not. It is quite an exciting and interesting experience …. I am selected as one of the three faciliators for the breaking up discussion groups. It is really interesting to talk to different people in my group and most of them are really active in expressing their way.
After that, we invite three panelists in to take the Forum proper. They are Dr Helen Chen, Psychiatrist from KK hospital; Ms Chong Cheh Hoon, Vice-President (Content) from Family Focus and Dr Lam Pin Min, MP.
All of them give us an interesting view about this issue and I feel that Ms Chong’s explanation is the best. I will write some interesting point. She says that the reason why Generation Y (which is us) are not getting married is because there is a mind-set change and egotist. They don’t want to listen to Generation X (which is our parents) on any issues. This generation is very brand caution and they prefer self-fulfillment. Any answers, they just for it on the internet.
Straight away after this, we went straight into Q & A about this topics. At first is a bit slow, but it started to pick up.
In end with a good note and we all enjoy ourselves with dinner and a group photo. Below is the poster designed by my Youth Group member, Agnotti and also my official pass….haha!!
The September Holiday Week
Today is Friday 5 Sept 2008, 5 days have gone for the September holiday and I can say that it is can enriching and enjoyable one.
The whole of the week I conducted extra classes for my Sec 1 and 2N1 classes. I am really thankful for them who have come, to all of you I really appreciate it.
Besides that, I have done a few activities this week as well.
First up, I went with a few friends to watch Wall-e….. really interesting. At first it was like a slient movie and progressively conversation starts to develop. I quite like the excitement about Wall-e on the space ship….. really nice. This movie is really an environmental awareness show.
After that, I rushed to my student’s farewell party. Well, quite bad luck for me, I lost my way…. and I have troubled Jia Xin’s mother to drive me there….. I seriously have a good time eating and talking to him and some students as well. Not only that, he also performed for us by playing the piano. He was really a talented person. To be frank, I really going to miss such a good student. Jia Xin, all the best, you are surely be missed by me and your classmates.
Today, I also went out for a movie with another group of friends, we went to watch “Money not enough II”at Vivocity GV. This was the movie that I laugh and also felt sad about. At first, there are lots of lame jokes which are really funny. The most touching one part is right at the end about the mother. The old mother suffered from Alzheimer’s disease and her sons still did not take care of her properly. At the end, she was send to the Old Folks Home and felt sad that her son did not want her. She refused and fainted. I felt really sad. It really remind me of my late grandma who suffered from stork and we cannot take care of her. So the moral of the story is to always respect your parents when they are around. After that, we have dinner at Republic Vivo. I really liked this place…. so many things to eat and also some unique foods as well.
Just want to thanks Gary for organising, Nicholas, Jia Xin, Yi Liang, and two more… sorry for forgetting their names….. apologise… for going…. I enjoyed myself…..
Well, tomorrow is another day….. band practice and meeting….. before I go, all the best to Yang Jia for his Frisbee Competition….. do you best…. I am there to support you.
I have to go already…… You all take care….. loving you all!!
A Nice Saturday
Hey, all Sorry for not updating my blog lately due to my busy schedule in school….. Well, I will link all of you to my another blog at blogspot to show you all a video I have taken today at the Esplanade Garden. Enjoy
http://davcstory.blogspot.com/
My Birthday Celebration Part I
Firstly, I just want to thank everybody who remember my birthday a BIG
THANK YOU. I am indeed grateful to you all. My special thanks go to my
primary school friend, Wilson and also Guowei for baking and bringing
me to new places. Besides that, my other friend Wenbin treated me for
dinner at MOF at Marina Square. My Deyi students - Anson, Daryl,
Nicholes, Wei How, Chan Hong, Melissa and Martha, Hon Hey also
celebrated mine at Swensen. My students from NV, Yang Jia, Yang Jin and
Jimmy. Finally my colleagues, Sook May, Matilda and Junie. Of course,
those who sms yr greeting to me…. thanks Cher Hui, Gabriel Na my lad,
another Gabriel as well.
My birthday celebration started of on
the 4th July whereby I met up with Wenbin to celebrate both of our
birthday! We went to MOF at Marina Square. It was a Japanese
restaurant. The spread of food were really nice….. I ate until I’m
super full….haha! After the dinner, we went back to the train station
and he left for home. As for me, I continued my movie nite. This time I
went to Cathay cinema to watch "Driving Lessons". Is a movie about a
dysfunctional family and how this 18 years of boy grew up maturely with
many encounters in his life. Is some sort like a literature show with
poems as the main focus. I like that show a lot.
At first, I
thought that my friend Wilson and Guowei were here to drove me home….
I got a surprise of my life. They baked a cake and some cookies for me.
So interesting…… so we went to Mount Faber to have a cake-cutting
ceremony…. this was around 3.30 am….. gosh…. I must be
crazy….haha….. stilll got YCM meeting at 9am….. I have not slept
yet….. When I get home, was already 5am…… But I did not get any
sleep because I was too excited when I reached home. My new Hillsong
Live album (This is our God) was on my table…… finally, the moment
I’m waiting for. I immediately opened it up and started listening and
also imported it into my ipod!
I will continue tomorrow if I got time, in telling you all my birthday celebration!
Take care and God Bless!!
Trip Down Under Part IV
9th March 2008
Finally, we reached the Acer Arena…… We all entered the doors and went straight up the gate of the arena. We managed to get seats at the second level…. quite a good view to the stage. It was 1700hrs local time (1400hrs SIN), the recording officially started. Joel Houston, one of the main worship pastors from the worship and Arts, started of telling us about this recording. It is about praising God and let the world know it greatness….. let’s us put our worship to Him tonight. It was really good, the atmosphere was great, I really felt the Holy Spirit was around us. I felt the power around the whole arena. There were a lot of new worship leaders this year and I think our church has indeed went into the next level of worship. I took a few photos from the event. You all could enjoy it.
After the recording, Marvin and Wenqi brought me to Strathfield to have Korean BBQ. It was really nice especially during Autumn. We cooked our own food at the stove in front of us. I am really full…haha!!
After that, I went back to my friend’s place….. this is the end of my 3rd day here…
