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Newspaper Review 1 - How Do I Love Singapore? Let Me Count the Ways...

I have lived in Singapore for the past eight years. I stay in a HDB flat with my parents and my 13 year-old brother .I have no relatives staying here so I used to get quite lonely during my first one or two years here. But, as time passed, I got to know my neighbours more.

I have shifted house four times yet I do not get lonely often as my neighbours can always keep me company. Many of my Singaporean friends have made me feel very fortunate to be living in Singapore. These are just some of the reasons why I wish I could stay here for more years to come:

• During my stay in my last house I moved out of, every Friday would be me and my neighbours’ ‘get together night’. Each family would at least one dish of food and we would meet each other at the void deck area. We would play badminton too.

• When my family and I would go to the supermarket to shop for groceries the salespersons always have a smile on their face and are very helpful.

• When I first came to Singapore I did not really like any spicy foods, but now I love it, I especially like curry chicken, YUM!

• My current neighbours are very friendly .Every time they see my family or even me they will greet my with a smiling face .That family is a Malay family so they even invited us to their house to celebrate Hari Raya; • A woman once helped my mother find her way to KK Hospital as my mother applied for a job there and it was her first time going there.

• My mother’s colleagues were very kind and patient with her when she was still new.

• Now more places in Singapore are smoke free not like in other countries, people smoke almost everywhere.

• When I first started primary school I was nervous and scared, thinking other people would treat me differently as I was not from Singapore. But, instead I became good friends with most of the girls in my class in just two to three days. Until now, I still have a very good friendship with all of them.

Singapore is a country that will stand as one united people regardless of race, language or religion. I could list all the reasons why I love Singapore, but I am sure that I will still have many more reasons the next day yet they all cannot describe how much I LOVE SINGAPORE!!!

Jan C Relador

News in Class 1 - Review on the Popularity of Sushi

Sushi has become popular because it is interesting as there are many varieties. The price is reasonable so even students can afford them. They are easily available as they are sold in neighbourhood shops and supermarkets. Sushi can be eaten as a main meal, snacks or any time of the day. Sushi is ready prepared so it is very convenient. No utensils are needed to consume sushi so even busy people can eat them while they are working. Tuna contains Omega three and fatty acids which is essential for good health. Most importantly, no oil is needed in sushi, so sushi is a very healthy food.

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Star Performers For CT1

A big PAT on the back to the following gals who had done so well!

English: Freda (91.1) & Samantha (90)

Mathematics: Freda (100) & Christine (95)

Science: Freda (92.5) & Carrie (91.5)

Keep up the good work! Am proud of u!

Newspaper Review 1

How do I love S’pore?
Let me count the ways …….

As a Singaporean, I would like to share
some of my perspectives here:

I simply love the wide variety of food in
Singapore as there are different races of
people here. Example: Chinese, Malay, Indian
and Tamil etc. I especially love the Hainanese
Chicken Rice and the Roti Prata. They are
fabulous !

The weather in Singapore is lovely too. It is
sunny throughout the year, with occasional rain
unlike certain countries that have hurricanes
and storms etc.

Singapore is very peaceful and safe. Our crime
rates are pretty low compared to other countries.

I am proud that Changi International Airport is
one of the best and top in the world. It is well-
equipped with facilities such as eateries, shops and
restaurants.The services there are great
too. Whenever I go for a vacation, I like flying
with Singapore Airlines as the flight attendants are
friendly and they provide the best service.

Vanessa Ching
Amethyst 5

March Holiday Homework

March Holiday Homework For Amethyst 5 (2009)

ENGLISH
*Newspaper Review: Go through the newspapers (Straits Times, TODAY, The Newpaper, etc.) during the March Holidays and pick one article that inspires you. (E.g. a student braving the odds to emerge the top pupil in school)

Explain, in 30 words or more, why the article inspires you.

MATHEMATICS
*LEAD Portal
P5 Math (My Pals) - Whole Numbers
P5 Math (My Pals) - Fractions

*Tear out Chapter 2 of Homework Book & complete Chapter 2 Pages 17 – 30

*Young Mathematician Card
o Prepare a folder to compile and organise completed tasks
o Start working on the assignments of your choice (at least 7 stars)

SCIENCE
*LEAD Portal
Pri 5 Sci - Life Cycle of a Flowering Plant
Pri 5 Science - Sexual Reproduction


MISCELLANEOUS
 Housekeeping of Personal Files – Remove circulars/letters that are outdated.
 Empty pencil cases of dirt. Prepare stationery (marker, pens, etc.) needed to kick-start Term 2.
 Empty contents in school bag and clean all compartments.
 Fix damaged text book covers / pages.
 Secure loose buttons / fasteners.

And above all, set aside time to pursue your hobbies and hang out with your friends and family!

Have an enjoyable and fruitful holiday!

mrs ng

HaHa of the Day

TEACHER:

Winnie, name one important thing we have today that we didn't have

ten years ago.



WINNIE:

Me!


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TEACHER:

Chuck , your composition on 'My Dog' is exactly the same as

your brother's. Did you copy his?



Chuck:

No, sir. It's the same dog.

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TEACHER:

Carol, what do you call a person who keeps on talking when people

are no longer interested?



Carol:

A teacher

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TEACHER:

George Washington not only chopped down his father's

cherry tree, but also admitted it. Now, Louie, do you know why his

father didn't punish him?



LOUIS:

Because George still had the

axe in his hand.

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TEACHER:

Millie, give me a sentence starting with

'I.'



MILLIE:

I is..



TEACHER:

No, Millie..... Always say, 'I am.'



MILLIE:

All right... 'I am the

ninth letter of the alphabet.'

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Composition 1 Samples

It was another normal school day for me. I walked home slowly thinking about the amount of homework my teacher flooded me with. It suddenly dawned upon me that it was a Friday and my mother was going to take me out. All of a sudden, the world seemed to be brighter, and I skipped home excitedly and wondered where my mother was going to take me.

At my house, I saw a shiny black BMW and an old and rusty truck. I furrowed my eyebrows, as I curiously peered into the car. “Who could have come at this hour? And why did that person bring a truck along?” I wondered out loud. “Maybe another long-lost friend,” I thought. Looking at the front door, I gasped in horror. The door was left ajar! My mother is a very meticulous person and it was not possible for her to forget to close it. Sensing something amiss, I stepped into my house.

When I went in my house, my eyes widened and my jaw dropped. I just stared in mute horror. The house was in utter chaos. The pillows were thrown on the floor, magazines were thrown and lay messily on the ground. My blood ran cold. Wild thoughts entered my mind, daylight burglary, a lunatic running into the house and messing it up, a ghost on the loose….The harder I tried to keep my mind from these wild thoughts, the faster my mind raced.

Suspecting it was daylight burglary, I whipped out my “Samsung” handphone and dialed for help. After putting down the phone, I found that my stomach was growling. I walked carefully to the kitchen and look for a snack. Suddenly, I saw a long shadow dance on the far side of the wall. A tingling sensation ran down my spine. I heard mumbling coming from the kitchen. I looked up and peered from the side. The sight that I saw made me stand rooted to the ground. I rubbed my eyes and looked again. My eyes were not playing tricks on me and my mother was tied to the chair! Beside her was a masked man. I covered my mouth, stopping a horrified scream. “What could I do?” I thought. The police will be arriving but eh burglar would find me. True enough, I felt a cold hard metal under my neck. “Work with me and I will do you no harm,” the burglar demanded in a cold and hard voice.

My legs turned jelly-like. Just as I thought my fate was sealed, like a housefly caught in a spider’s web, with no way out, I heard the unmistakable wail of the police siren. The burglar was caught by surprise. He swiftly released me, grabbed his loot and dashed out of the house. Fortunately, I could hear the policeman shout, “You are surrounded, do not try to escape!” The policemen took him away.

I went back and released my poor, panic-stricken mother. Just as promised, she got changed and brought me out for a later lunch. It was such an ordeal and I was glad it was finally over. This horrific incident would never leave my mind and I hope to never experience it again.

Elizabeth Sng
Amethyst 5

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The gruelling heat stung my skin, as I walked home from school. I took a right-turn into the narrow passageway that was a short-cut to my house.

The passageway was dim, and looked creepy, with rubbish sprawled all over the floor. There was a gentle breeze blowing, which sent a shiver through my spine. Finally, I reached my house. However, I noticed that the front door was left ajar. “There is something amiss,” I thought. Then I opened the door wider to walk into the house.

The moment I stepped in, I was stunned to see that the cushions were thrown all over the floor, and the newspapers that were piled neatly on the table this morning had been sprawled on the floor.

My blood ran cold, and my heart pounded at an amazing speed. “Maybe there is a burglar, or a ghost…’ the harder I tried to keep my mind from wild thoughts, the faster my mind raced.

Suddenly, “Ring! Ring! Ring!” I jumped. The telephone was ringing. I tiptoed over to the phone, and answered it. “Hello, who is this? “ I asked. There was an awkward silence, before the person on the other end said, “I have been expecting you …” Then `click!’ the person had hung up.

After gently putting down the phone, I decided to investigate the kitchen first. I walked gingerly into the kitchen, but there was nothing there.

All of a sudden, an icy cold hand landed on my shoulder. I froze. The person behind me said, “Surrender all your possessions and I shall leave you unharmed.”

“I will give you everything, so long as I’m safe,” I said.

Just then, I heard someone giggle behind me. I immediately turned around and saw all my friends and relatives. My eyes widened and my jaw dropped. I stared in amazement.

“Happy Birthday!” they shouted. That was when I realized that the earlier happenings were all planned out by them. I smiled.

After which, we tidied up the house, and we held a big party. We played games, and had great fun.

This was by far the best birthday ever!

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I ambled slowly and lazily home from school. After a long day at school,
followed by the huge amount of homework which added to the weight of my
bag, I was so worn out that I was ready to drop. The sound of stray cats mewing and the noisy sound of the metal rubbish bins as they walked over it awoke me as I sauntered through the silent, dark, creepy path which was so narrow. Well, this was my daily routine.

As I approached my house, I noticed that the door was left ajar! I suspected that something was amiss as my mother had never left the door open before. When I entered the house, I felt the last ounce of my energy draining out of me. I was appalled to see the house in such a chaotic manner. The chairs and tables were on their sides, the drawers and cupboards were left open and were empty. Beads of sweat rolled down my worried face as I thought of the possibilities that could have happened. Where were my parents? What happened to them? Were they robbed? Theses thoughts raced through my mind repeatedly, making me dizzy and confused.

I heard shuffling noises coming from my parents’ room. I knew that only one thing could have happened – we have been robbed…..

I crept quietly to the kitchen to call the police. As I dialled, the number, I was overcome with feelings of fear and kept turning back to look out for the burglar. As I turned to get out of the house, a man with a mask said,” Happy Birthday, Jane! I almost jumped out of my skin when I saw the masked man, but later realized that he was my father! I was so stressed with my work, I totally forgot it was my birthday!


Sharifah Najaat
Amethyst 5

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The magnificent sun spread its powerful rays all over the earth. Trees swayed to and fro in the light breeze while the birds chirped merrily. The magnificent sun seemed hot and merciless to me. It shone
brightly across the blue and cloudless sky. Sweat was dripping down my neck.

I was sauntering along a dark alley on my way home. The long
hours at school had utterly drained me, mentally and physically. The first thing I wanted to do when I reached home was to luxuriate in a hot bath. Then, I would treat myself to a big slice of creamy chocolate cheese cake from the freezer. Yummy! I began to drool at the thought of it.

Suddenly, my reverie was rudely interrupted by the sudden gust of wind. Violent squalls signalled the approached of an imminent rain. Out of the blue, a small piece of paper flew straight into my face. I gently took it off my face and read it. It was about a wanted criminal on loose. I studied the face carefully. The criminal had a long lean face, a shock of unruly hair and busy eyebrows. He also had a long and thin scar on his cheek. Staring at his face made me scared. I quickly ran to the nearby dustbin to throw away the paper. A lingering feeling of creepiness came over me.

Soon, a familiar sight of my neighbourhood enfolded before my eyes. However, as I neared my house, I felt that something was amiss. The front door was ajar. My mother always locked the door. Footprints on the ground showed that someone had recently gone through the gate and to the front door. Luckily, there was a stick on the ground. After picking up the stick, I walked stealthily towards the front door and gave it a hard kick. The door opened with a thump and the force was so great that the door bounced close and I had to stop it with my foot.

Once inside my house, I narrowed my eyes to adjust to the sudden darkness in the house, at the corner of my eye, I noticed a tall figure advancing towards me. “Time for some martial arts!” I thought. I quickly turned around, clenched my fist and punched with all my might.

“Ouch! Why did you do that for?” the burglar asked. It was then I realised it was my brother. The familiar face in front of me was not a smily face that I usually saw but a face which showed the expression of groaning in pain. I immediately bent down to help my brother up. By then, the pain was not as excruciating as before.

Out of sudden, out came three laughing figures. I recognized them, John, Tom and Benjamin. “You’ve got tricked! Ha! Ha! Ha!” They laughed. At that moment, I was too furious to even say anything. I stormed to my room and locked the door. After I cooled down, I decided to go out to see what were they doing. I confronted them and chided them for playing such a prank.

“Sis, don’t you remember today is April Fool’s Day?” My brother asked me. The thought of April Fool’s day dawned on me. My brother and his friends have planned to surprise me by playing a prank. A smile slowly crept on my face. I forgave them but told them never to do it again.

Vanessa Ching
Amethyst 5

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Lenten Reflection - For the Christians Among Us

I was on my way home last week after dinner at Parkway when I saw this beautiful rainbow and was compelled to capture a couple of shots of it.

Remember God's Rainbow Covenant in Genesis?

And God said, "This is the sign of the covenant I am making between me and you and every living creature with you, a covenant for all generations to come: 13 I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth. Whenever I bring clouds over the earth and the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will remember my covenant between me and you and all living creatures of every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life. Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth."


The sign of the rainbow calls us to repentance and hope. It reminds us that when the waters receded from the face of the earth, the earth was covered with promises of God’s merciful intentions toward a good creation. Lent offers us a time to remember those promises and to repent our failure to live up to them.

ALL THE BEST FOR YOUR CT1

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