thoughts within

The year it was ......... me and my 1R

2011-11-20T04:40:00.000-08:00

My kids are amazing!

I did an evaluation on my last week of school and I am happy AND I will make some amendments to the kids desires for 2012.

I was given three dyslexic boys in my class. During the course of the year another student went for testing and was confirmed as dyslexic too!

Three of them going for remedial classes immersed into the mainstream gradually.

My only concern was the fourth one -
whose mum who is also a teacher seems to be dyslexic herself - hereditary!
The methods she's been using and thinks BEST for him BUT its not working ;o(

Que sera sera

My Dearest Acha

2011-10-24T08:46:00.000-07:00

My 30th Day Eulogy!

I remember acha for his warmth, strength, humour and wisdom.

Early Years
During my early years I remember acha enrolling us to English School Kulai as we arrived from India. He made sure we had tuition classes to catch up on our English, Math and BM. He was concerned that we behaved well during tuition classes. I remember whilst at Kulai Besar the four of us, chachi, kochai and Jopi were a bit loud and noisy towards the end of a tuition class and didn’t realise that acha was observing us at a distance when he came to pick us home. You guessed it; we got a mouth lashing when we got home.

Our home the 'half-way house' between Spore and KL

When guests came to the house we were to be seen and not heard. He would call us one by one to introduce us to his relatives or friends! I dreaded this very much. It was embarrassing because some of them would make some remarks, like whom I resemble etc. The guest were really lucky as acha would slaughter chickens and amma would cook ‘kari ayam kampung’. They would also be served ‘ubi kayu’ which we planted at the backyard. We reared chicken, turkeys, duck and planted greens, tapioca and curry leaves. Turkey was saved for Christmas night yearly! When I took up Agricultural Science in Form 4, I started planting long beans, ladies fingers and four angled beans.

'Merdeka'

At Midlands and Kulai Oil Palm I remember the many annual Merdeka Sports Days. Acha’s staff looked forward to the event. He treated all his staff well. They would request that I take part alongside them. Acha was proud of my athletic ability. I remember once he even allowed me to travel on the back of a lorry home with his staff. The journey was from Kulai Oil Palm to Midlands. That was an experience I relish to this day.

Hari Raya Puasa

I remember the Hari Raya Puasa delivery of the wide array of homemade ‘kuih muih’ by his staff. Acha will reciprocate with a lavish Christmas dinner which they looked forward too! He would also get Amma to pack our Malayalee cakes for them to take home to their families. The staff would also gladly help us cut branches of a Christmas tree to make a ‘natural’ Christmas Tree for us to decorate in our hall every year!

Pray, pray, pray!

Acha implanted in us that prayer was an integral part of our family life. Back then we had our evening ‘Angelus’ and daily night prayers. Prayer time was stretched longer if it was a special month dedicated to Mary or a special saint! We had strong knees then! The evenings were spent making the garlands for the holy pics. Usually Jopi and I would team up to pluck the flowers from the garden to do it. I remember the numerous yearly trips, novenas Acha has taken me prior to the LCE and MCE exams. The churches include St Jospeh’s church and OLP in Singapore, SFX at Melaka and St. Theresa at Masai too! Acha encouraged us to take part in church activities while we were young like YCS and convent retreats. Upon retiring he did not volunteer to do church work as he believed that some people who worked in the church were not truthful and he did not want to be part of it.

PTC

I remember Acha coming for one of my school’s first PTC. His update to his friends who also came for their kids PTC was…”the teacher called me all the way to just have a friendly chat”. Ms Quek my teacher said positive things about me and all she said was all that he already knew about his daughter! From that year on NO more PTC attendance by acha…hehe...Lucky me!

Reading is endless!

He inculcated in me the habit of reading newspapers and even subscribed to the Malay daily to improve our Bahasa when a credit was compulsory for a full cert. He was an avid football fan cum player during his younger days. His interest was infectious and we all took to the sport. We could play football or train in our neighbourhood. He kept abreast of his favourite game till his last days.

Watching over his brood

Acha was protective of his daughters and did not encourage us to pursue our studies abroad. He was more liberal towards his sons, be it education abroad or marriage. He changed with the time and mindset evolved...cool! He was compassionate to his grandchildren and pampered them. His happiest moments were with his family, relatives and friends.

Health

His age and health took a toll on him two years ago. Philo and I became Florence Nightingales to him for a brief time. Then came along Chenney from Cambodia (god sent) who took over from us timely. Perhaps, Acha would not have savoured all his favourite food during his last days, I know back in his mind he knows it
would do more harm than good if he consumes more of it. We were being cruel to be kind to him!

Last day
On my last visit and day with Acha, he was indeed frail. He lifted his hand and smiled broadly. He did not speak much but lifted his hand to reach out to me as Chenney and I cleaned him that morning. Upon reaching home to Subang Jaya, I called Philo and updated her of Acha's condition. Immediately she suggested that we both became Florence Nightingales during November Year end holidays. My reply was ' I don't think he can hold on any longer'

Till we meet again

I now wish Acha a peaceful time with his creator.

Till we mee again, I love you always Acha!

Sutha mole 24th October 2011.

2011-08-05T23:52:00.001-07:00

The media team of the musical Hansel and Gretel

Friend did read my blog so time for an long overdue update

2011-08-05T23:43:00.000-07:00

Its Yr 1 in 2011 and 7 months with my little ones now.

Has been enriching teaching English, Maths and providing Humanities and Moral assistance in class.

Kids are growing intellectually and physically no doubt.

Was pleased to be appointed in the Media Team during our Drama Musical Hansel and Gretel.

Personally awaiting to complete my last 2 modules for CIDTT

Learning is endless

2010-06-08T02:58:00.000-07:00

To be an effective teacher:

Getting to know Guru of Instructional Design - Gagne

Still thinking of Piaget, Howard Gardner, Skinner?

2010-05-10T06:51:00.000-07:00

school days

2010-04-23T00:13:00.000-07:00

Getting to know kids
Working to identify weaknesses and strengths
seeing them grow!
Laughing with them
Loving and accepting them as they are!!!!

Prestigious Job on BBC news 7/4/2010

2010-04-09T02:43:00.000-07:00

A Finish Top School!

Was glad to check this out during one of my visits to my principal's office.

Break away

2010-03-18T17:48:00.000-07:00

It was a timely break from everything back home and school.
Boat ride looking at mangroves,crocodiles, bat cave! and telematches;o)
Believe in Gamat when in Langkawi.
Dining at the Loaf - brainchild of our Tun M - dont miss it when u are there or try it at Pavilion.
Missed the cable car coz of the long queue and time constraint.
Getting to know the school family better.

healthcare in Malaysia

2009-12-12T01:53:00.000-08:00

A month since acha had a mild stroke.

Learning Experience:
Nurses who do their job like some teachers.
Doctors who do not go beyond their call of duty.
Hospital assistants who just dont care to look when patients call them.
Ward Cleaners who have no consideration of the peace of the patients resting..
Security Guards who have no respect or the old

It's been wonderful

2009-07-25T05:46:00.000-07:00

Marcia said, it is my BEST job so far.

She could see it beaming from me.

Wonderful kids, parents and teachers.

Praise the Lord

Up and Away - distinguished speaker from MAS

2009-04-03T07:07:00.000-07:00

Up and Away!
Captain Devan Pillai from Malaysia Airlines took us on a simulated flight in the cockpit of an
aeroplane which he had especially videoed for the children at their level of understanding. First experienced taking off in the daytime, turning left and right
and landing at night with runway lights. Captain Devan also
talked about his uniform and the children learned that 4
stripes on the sleeves of the jacket means that he is the
Captain/leader of the pilots. He talked
about his cap and what he would put
in his pocket when he goes to work;
and new vocabulary introduced
included epaulet, wing and ear plugs.
During question and answer time, the
children received some tips on how to become a pilot and what kinds of
food they should be eating if they want to be a pilot. The children also
found out that Captain Devan flies a plane with 2 engines called the
Boeing 737. They were very happy and excited as, for most of them, it
was the first time that they have met a REAL pilot!

Easter Break

2009-04-01T16:42:00.000-07:00

For the first time in my working life having a break during Easter Season.
Good to say goodbye to our little ones in school amidst the mum's worried faces in keeping the young ones at home in edutainment.

2009-02-20T01:29:00.000-08:00

IPC Activities in Reception
The children in Reception are studying the topic of Plants and Flowers as part of the International Primary Curriculum. They have been planting seeds and finding out through „hands on‟ activities how plants grow and what a plant needs in order to grow healthily. In addition to this, Dato‟ Dr. Dionysius Sharma, the Executive Director and CEO from WWF Malaysia came in to talk to the children about various types of ecosystems. During his talk, he showed the children lots of pictures of different habitats and what types of wildlife and vegetation grew there. He even brought in a real deer horn for the students to see! This is a typical example of how we encourage our students to learn, through experiential learning whereby they are expected to become active in their learning.

5 loaves and 2 fishes

2009-02-09T00:10:00.000-08:00

Thanks to my sis in law, Nora

...how beautiful the above story turned into a song can make a world of difference!!!
even to us as adults.

Myc's lastest Contributer to makes waves

2009-02-04T05:25:00.000-08:00

Everyone

go and get a free copy of Feb issue???? Starbucks, McDonalds or Colleges in the Klang Valley

WHY:
mY MARCIA is a contributer and dont miss the article on TARA(?)
Budding Writer in the Making!!!!!!!!

Mums and Daughters

2009-02-03T02:54:00.000-08:00

Amazing Collection by a dotting mum of Tenby International School - Reception Class

To watch this PhotoShow, visit this URL: http://www.photoshow.com/watch/qG3BV9XP

Slumdog Millionaire

2009-02-02T06:36:00.000-08:00

After reading about this movie in the papers EVERYDAY i decided to watch on my pc
and it is SUPERB

Take a chance to watch it.........

Peace

2009-01-29T04:14:00.000-08:00

Hope and Pray for Peace ALL over this world!

2009-01-27T05:56:00.000-08:00

Sunday School

2009-01-17T04:32:00.000-08:00

Wonderful to be back with the sunday school at Assumption Church and being partners with an old pal as the lead teacher.

CIDITT

2009-01-15T05:31:00.000-08:00

yes, yeah they are embarking it soon enough.

one of the genuine reasons i wanted to get into Tenby to be a qualified British Certtified Teacher.

Awesome Season of Love in Malacca

2008-12-27T23:58:00.000-08:00

Children and youth dressed in their "Sunday Best"
Pageant by the Assumption Praya Lane!
Spiritual Caroling by the regular choir!
Homily to keep us on our toes?
Cake and Wine and toast at midnight!
Unwrapping presents frenzy for the kids!
Roasted Turkey for supper from Hotel Equatorial!

Hope this is felt all over the world

Reunion on Concert Day at Summer Academy

2008-12-20T04:21:00.000-08:00

Pleasing surprise to meet a student and work with her for the day!!

Gratias

Graduation, Concert and Appreciation Day 2008

2008-11-29T22:42:00.000-08:00

Memorable Day At Summer Academy/FasTrackids for students, parents, teachers and management alike!

It was mesmerising to see the everyone having fun.

Hope everyone will experience a good holiday and seasons greetings to all

Amazing Reception Student

2008-11-24T04:51:00.000-08:00

Great to be working at Tenby International and:

Discovered that Kamalinee 5 yrs, is an exceptional reader and now watch her on the piano!

http://www.youtube.com/shokam12

Old is Gold

2008-11-21T20:53:00.000-08:00

It was great to meet Chyi Ling and Mr and Mrs Chua and to receive the invaluable gift of a selangor pewter bear frame from them.

This makes is worthwhile touching a kid's life.

A teacher’s time with the children is sacrosanct!

South Paw at Tenby International

2008-11-14T05:38:00.000-08:00

Left is Right

Having an uncle, sister and two gals as lefties brought light on how they are as individuals.

At Tenby Intl this week, Joshua Sharma 4 yrs questioned me on why the letter O has to be written the way I showed him how and not reverse as he did and I had to explain why and was equally amazed at the young one.

Did some homework and Jessita and I got equipped with some knowledge and provided the mum some tips on how the formations are different for some letters of the alphabets for lefties.

Luckily the store that I obtained my gals lefties materials is still located at SS2.
http://www.lefthandedmalaysia.blogspot.com/

"Education is endless"

Looking at the new school

2008-11-09T06:08:00.000-08:00

It is inspiring to be in an International school.........brings back memories of school days - the best of my life still!!!!!!!

Great to have Rou Shan in my class the ex student of Summer Academy.

Great to have Joshua too who is the one son of the Sharma boys from Melaka too!

Thank you Jasvinder who was god sent to insist that I join her at Tenby

170 days in school already

2008-10-20T05:44:00.000-07:00

Kids are practicing - singing and dancing everyday for our concert.

Teachers are busy preparing for Parent and Teachers Meet this Saturday.

Ethan Hew simply keeps changing his graduaion speech but it is humorous and witty.........wonder what he would actually say that day!!!!!!!!!

as days draw closer

2008-10-15T06:53:00.000-07:00

Two weeks to say goodbye to my 5 and 6 yr olds at Summer Academy.

Spoke to the 6 yr olds this week about my move to the International School and Yi Wen said that she would want to come to Summer Academy forever. I hope to keep in touch and see if she feels about this way in years to come.

Graduation and year end Concert

2008-10-14T06:43:00.000-07:00

My, my, wish and pray that my Takara and Ethan were more cooperative and serious in making their graduation speeches.

To all the rest, good job!!!!!!!

preschooler plans to go to the gym?

2008-10-14T06:34:00.000-07:00

I narrated a burglary that took place at Giant USJ1 last friday night during Circle Time and Sid suggested that he plans to go the gypm to workout and keep fit so that he can fight burglars if they come along!!!

ABC prayer

2008-09-28T05:38:00.000-07:00

It was a sunday school with a difference today.

We shared in the different ways we can speak to god AND then went on do the things we are thankful in accordance with all the 26 alphabets.

It got the kids to put on their thinking caps in the many ways god has touched and rewarded them

Sid's amazing vocabulary

2008-09-17T03:24:00.000-07:00

Sid is always active physically and verbally.

While i was trying to explain directions, Left and Right to class, suddenly interrupted and said that left has another meaning which also means - a person has left the place for somewhere else.

Thanks for the sharing and learning experience for your peers too.

Naomi

2008-09-17T03:19:00.000-07:00

Little Naomi has never escaped my eyes since her admission at school.

Last week while I was checking my mail in the staff room, she walked in after her nap and said, "teacher! the paper is sweating!" ( referring to the water that she spilled accidentally on some paper on the teacher's table!!!!!

Many Happy Returns of the Day

2008-09-15T05:57:00.000-07:00

To Daniel Mikhel Dharma and parents

Thanks for the KFC lunch and the chocolate cake and the fresh fruit juice.

The date slipped my mind - Sorry! but you will be getting a belated birthday present soon.

Have an awesome day!

Happy Birthday Si Yee

2008-09-14T16:48:00.000-07:00

Si Yee's mum ordered pizzas, snacks and of course the cake last Thursday for Si Yee's 5th birthday.

Thank you for it memorable for Si Yee and Summer Academy

Bon Voyage

2008-09-06T06:01:00.001-07:00

Yi Wen might still be on the plane now flying to Sweden with her parents.

We hope you have a safe trip and withstand the cold weather.
Bring the snow back to malaysia please ;o) (its been a long time since I touched snow).

Oh! how true Fauziah - it's amazing

2008-09-06T05:55:00.000-07:00

It was refreshing to learn and meet so many teachers throughout Malaysia for the Fitzroy Training at KL. Discovered another amazing way to work with kids in english.

I still Remember a friend of mine who wrote on the last page of my autograph in year 6 "Learning in endless"

Future Sportsmen and Sportswomen

2008-08-16T02:28:00.000-07:00

Parents and kids had loads of fun together in the events and we had much fun planning, practicing, watching and cheering them on today.

Chien Ye
As she approached me today, she said,Teacher Rosy "I told my Dad that the yellow team is going to win the trophy" I was amazed at her strong sporting will power to win. She was in the winning team at the end of the day. Dad and grandma were glad to take part...

Si Yee
Remarkable in the 3rd event as she used to struggle to crawl under the bench during regular practice.... She had the the world of support from her lovely mum and grandad! She rose to the moment.

Bryan Cheong
Best dressed for the Sports Day! Excellent color coding!!! Mummy had to go all out to get his yellow shorts. His pillar of strength was mum and sister all th way.
Bryan Cheong had to do double as Naomi was nervous!

Brian Tay
Has been updating parents of this big day and he had the support of mum and dad. He was more than happy to do a double act as Daniel was overwhelmed with the crowd!

Archbishop Murphy's visits Sunday School

2008-08-10T22:52:00.000-07:00

Great Sunday School Day

Wonderful to have His Grace visit and see our 7 yr old kids on a Sunday Morning at the Assunta Primary School!!!

It was indeed a beautiful and holy Sunday for us all ;o)

Dramatherapy for kids too!

2008-08-09T06:49:00.000-07:00

Attended a wonderful dramatherapy workshop this morning and met wonderful people too from all over Malaysia!

I realized that everyone loved interacting/working with people and had the quest to want to learn how to do it better.

It was energetic and had all of us on our toes and minds.

Communication

2008-08-01T01:56:00.000-07:00

Chua Chyi Ling
My daddy said, "you must not be lazy because lazy people cannot be successful!"

Yi Wen
I talk to my parents daily about school

Si Yee
I know we have a communication book. Teacher can write something for my mother.

Bryan Cheong
I like to talk about computer games!

Malica
Ali and I talk to my daddy in Khazastan everydaily using the computer.

father and son - Luke 15

2008-07-27T20:05:00.000-07:00

Children loved putting on props and creating money today to role-play the above Bible Story.

We used props like the ring and shiny cloak which the father put on the son who rependted and came back to him and said sorry.....

Seth said, I also have to take part in a role play at Sri Cempaka too!

FasTracKids

2008-07-25T02:16:00.000-07:00

Malika remembered that we are learning on things that can float!

Yi Wen thinks that a boat can float wherelse a barrel cant!

Bryan Cheong said that a ship can float but metal ball will sink!

Brian Tay recalled that a boat is able to float!

Eat your Greens

2008-07-23T04:56:00.000-07:00

Today Ethan asked when we will be able to have ladies fingers for lunch.
He thinks we should harvest and cook the very young growing ladies fingers that we planted in our little garden.
He mentioned that his family even had ladies fingers for dinner yesterday.
Everyone agreed that they would clean, cut and fry them when they are ready fully grown!!

Clean hands kids

2008-07-22T17:10:00.000-07:00

Before and after meals and whenever necessary
click

A banana a day keeps the doctor away?

2008-07-22T06:28:00.000-07:00

NST published an article "Going bananas for the sake of good health" Mon 21.7.08.

I shared it today with the kids as they had bananas for their morning tea break.

I remember my teacher tell me of "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" during health science lessons.

Check it out:

bananas compared to apples

4 times more protein
2 times more carbohydrates
3 times more phosphorous
5 times the Vitamin A and Iron
2 times more than the other vitamins and minerals.
Rich in potassium
One of the BEST value foods around.

PS
Bananas must be the reason monkeys are so happy all the time!

My kids were happily swinging on the staircase after tea break!

secretani

2008-07-21T06:20:00.000-07:00

Teacher Miza has kindly got our garden a bottle of this spray which a pesticiser and fertilizer.
We cant wait to see the results. click

little sister genious

2008-07-21T06:12:00.000-07:00

Yi Wen remembered to bring along her little photo album of her very adorable and cute sister.
Her baby sister has taken to a liking to reading newspapers at night daily!!
Everyone was head over heels looking at her different poses.
Thank you for sharing Yi Wen

Good Job Mrs. Tay

2008-07-18T22:55:00.000-07:00

It was interesting to note Brian Tay's mum relating to the letterlanders on the wall during the MI talk. Brian has been talking about it at home too!!!

Brian is speaking more clearly now as she continually encourages him to do that wherever he is.

Here at Summer Academy too, he is willing to read aloud frequently.

looking forward

2008-07-18T01:45:00.000-07:00

Malika 5 yrs old
I am going with my mum, Ali and sister to Genting so I am going home early at 2 p.m.!

Bryan Cheong 6 yrs old
Its my birthday tomorrow:o) and so maybe I can do more work today!

Chyi Ling 5 yrs old
I know how to do that. My daddy also teaches me to count like that. (refering to counting on...)

Cita-cita saya

2008-07-16T16:28:00.000-07:00

Brian Tay
Saya mahu menjadi seorang ahli bomba
Ahli bomba bekerja di balai bomba

Bryan Cheong
Saya mahu menjadi seorang tukang masak
Tukang masak bekerja di hotel

Di Heng
Saya mahu menjadi seorang nelayan
Nelayan bekerja di laut

Haq
Saya mahu menjadi seorang doktor
Doktor bekerja di hospital

Jia Rou
Saya mahu menjadi seorang guru
Guru bekerja di sekolah

Yi Wen
Saya mahu menjadi seorang polis
Polis bekerja di balai polis

Absent:Twins Elysia and Ethan

Parents and Teachers Meet

2008-07-15T17:00:00.000-07:00

Thank you to Chien Ye's mum who visited us yesterday amidst her busy schedule to see Chien Ye's development in school.

Among the things that Chien Ye liked about school was being the class monitor. She talks about her daily activities in school too!

Mum was happy to note an improvement in her Bahasa Malaysia vocabulary, when she speaks to the maid at home.

Bright Monday

2008-07-14T07:05:00.000-07:00

5 yr old Chyi Ling came fully prepared for Circle Time today. She brought along, tea leaves and grapes from Cameron Highlands for her Show and Tell.

This is her 2nd attempt - her first was her trip to Singapore whereby she brought a map to share with her peers.

We applaud her darling parents in walking with her in preschool. Thumbs up to you both.

Thank you too, for sharing the tomatoes and potatoes with Summer Academy.

The green grass of Summer Academy
Teacher Yan laid artificial grass for the school during the weekend and Haq and Chyi Ling did not mind testing our new lawn grass bare footed this morning!!!!

Adieu to 3 Fifth Formers

2008-07-12T23:29:00.000-07:00

Thank you Teachers, Good-Bye!!!

The Sunday School of std 1 had fun with 3 Fifth Formers - Euegene Raj, Charlene and Adrianne for the past 3 weeks.

Their action songs of Jesus is my rock and Blind Man Sat by the road was an instant hit with our kids.

Gratias!!!

Emergency Fire Drill

2008-07-11T23:38:00.000-07:00

First fire drill at Summer Academy. Some kids panicked but one student, Chien Ye who was with me was as cool as a cucumber.

For the benefit of Haq and Yi Wen who were absent,
I have a link on preschool drill
check it out. click!

FasTracKids-I remember ............... in Natural Science

2008-07-10T05:06:00.000-07:00

Malika
A magnet can pick metal paper clips

Si Ye
I like the scientist badge that we created

Chien Ye
I remember learning about magnets

Di Hang
Cannot put magnet near computer!

Heyzen
I like the rainbow background (kids make the figures move with magnetic force during the presentation of the story)

Chye Ling
I think the music will be spoiled if a magnet is put on the cassette player!!!

Haq
A magnet will pick up a group of clips

Ho Jia Rou
We learn about molecules!

Di Heng
There is static electricity when you rub a pen on woolen cloth.

Elysia
Magnet can pick up paper clips

Ethan
Magnet can stick

Brian Tay
I remember about static electricity in the hair

Bryan Cheong
I learn about paper clips and magnetic force

Bahasa Malaysia and English revision today

2008-07-09T05:15:00.000-07:00

BM
Majority of the 6 yr old kids did their reading homework and could remember the different departments of a "Pasaraya" and name the things found in the different floors of a supermarket.
The few who didn't had to do a revision with teacher Jessica today and attempt the written assignmen too.
ENG
5 yrs olds enjoyed the Letterland sing-a-along of Annie Apple to Zig Zag Zebra and The Vowel Man Song - Mr.a, e, i, o, u.

Thank you Teacher Miza

2008-07-08T05:48:00.000-07:00

Thank you for coming to our rescue.
This evening Teacher Miza kindly bought us some black soil and insecticides!!!!Hurray
We did notice some baby ladies fingers and sunflower buds this morning!!!
Our lavender and red balsam flowers do brighten our day daily.
Our goal is to have sunflowers all around Summer Academy soon.

Welcome back Ali and Malica

2008-07-07T05:59:00.001-07:00

A pleasure to have you back in our arms.
The family is back from 1.5 mths of holidays to their homeland.
Mum mentioned that Malica missed Teacher Yan and Me (feel proud and great)
Mum was impressed with the Fitzroy Readers and found it interesting. Malica was also able to read aloud to her parents. Mum also mentioned that Malica took an early interest to reading at a very young age.
Dad mentioned that Ali likes the conducive learning environment at Summer Academy.

Save our garden!!!

2008-07-07T05:40:00.000-07:00

6 yr olds Bryan Cheong, Di Heng, Jia Rou, Yi Wen and Brian Tay wrote a note to Teacher Yan to help save the garden. Please help buy insecticides for our garden.

Since Earth Day the kids have had their hands on planting ground nuts, balsam flowers and ladies fingers.
The first attempt of planting ground nuts had to go as lawn grass replaced the school surrounding to make the school look more green.
Today the kids visited their little plot of flowers and vegetables only to find it being attacked by red ants, bugs, grasshopper and snails.
Upon seeing the insects this morning, their first instinct was to use their bare hands to chase the insects away ;o)

Assumption Sunday School 7 yr olds say on: how do we help our friend

2008-07-06T06:49:00.000-07:00

Ryan Marc
Carry up your friend when he has a fall

Seth Ng
Cry along with a CRYING friend maybe that can make him laugh

Lisa Marie
Buy a present to help a friend be happy

Thomas
Help to carry heavy things for your friend

World's largest covered bird park

2008-07-04T00:40:00.000-07:00

Field Trip - one of a kind - Amazing place to be right in the middle of the city!!! 18 kids and 7 teachers had a fun but exhaustig day. The tour guide and presenter for the Bird Show Jeremy was friendly, witty and smart.

What saddens me and how do I cheer up?

2008-07-03T05:21:00.000-07:00

Haq
I am not sad; I feel happy!

Bryan Cheong
My mum and dad scolding makes me sad but I cheer up by playing computer games!

Ho Jia Rou
My mum doesn't love me and scolds me but I cheer up going for a ride with my dad and having an ice-cream!

Twin Elysia Hew
I am not sad; am always happy so I dont have to cheer myself up!

Twin Ethan Hew
I am also happy.

Yi Wen
I am sad when my parents scold me so I cheer up by being in my room!

Brian Tay
I am sad when mummy scold me.

Di Heng
I feel sad when my mummy and daddy scold me.

2008-07-02T04:58:00.000-07:00

The Girl went to the park. (by Taasia)
The boy went to the playground. (by Si Yee)
They ran around the tree in a circle. (by Chyi Ling)
There was a toy red car under the tree. (Chien Yee)
A mermaid was in the sea. (Di Hang helped by peers)
The clock went tick, tock, tick, tock (By Heyzen)
It was a beautiful saturday afternoon. (class)

100 Math day

2008-07-02T04:32:00.000-07:00

6yr olds

Twin Elysia Hew
I like the games during mandarin class

Twin Ethan Hew
I like creating Corduroy (MaxShow)during computer class.

Yi Wen
I like the teachers in Summer Academy

Bryan Cheong
I like the library because there are many books at the library

Haq
I like the learning at Summer Academy

Di Heng
I like learning English with Letterland.

Brian Tay
I like the friends at Summer Academy

Ho Jia Rou
I like the cooking, art and craft and mandarin and english classes a little bit only.

2008-06-26T05:46:00.000-07:00

99 days working with preschoolers!! Preparing for tomorrow the 100th day!! As usuall last minute preparations but kids excited baking muffins and planning to wear party clothes. Yi Wen said I wish I could wear my concert clothes but feels it's too shiny and sexy :o(

2008-06-16T22:06:00.000-07:00

mummy rocks :)

p/s: unda construction!!