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Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Workout for National Day 2010!
To celebrate our nation's 45th year of independence, East Spring had organized inter-class games for the upper secondary students. Whether it is captain's ball, soccer or basketball, students participated spontaneously.
On 3rd August 2010, every upper secondary class stayed back after school for the preliminary round. Many students on the ground floor were psyched up; some were training hard to get to the semi finals. Everyone seemed to experience different emotions, however, their emotions did not affect their goal, that is, to achieve champion to bring honor back to their class.
When the competition started, everyone gathered at their own courts to play. Those classes waiting nervously for their turn next trained again and again, hoping to win. While those playing, they were sweating as though they were just out of the shower, as well as having injuries. They tolerated the pain; ignore the thoughts of the muscles ache they were going to have, because their mindset was clear, nothing but honor to class.
After the intense match, classes cheering loudly for they had won the match, there are too classes who lost, however, they displayed great sportsmanship. Instead of thinking negatively, classes who had lost thank their opponents with a smile, telling themselves it was a good game. They had played the match to their fullest, nothing is lost, but several things were gained.
Students had gained respect for each other, including those they do not know. Also to display sportsmanship when playing a game. Last but not least, the greatest quality, friendship coming from anywhere.
East Spring is definitely proud to have students displaying these qualities. A job well done East Springians!
On 3rd August 2010, every upper secondary class stayed back after school for the preliminary round. Many students on the ground floor were psyched up; some were training hard to get to the semi finals. Everyone seemed to experience different emotions, however, their emotions did not affect their goal, that is, to achieve champion to bring honor back to their class.
When the competition started, everyone gathered at their own courts to play. Those classes waiting nervously for their turn next trained again and again, hoping to win. While those playing, they were sweating as though they were just out of the shower, as well as having injuries. They tolerated the pain; ignore the thoughts of the muscles ache they were going to have, because their mindset was clear, nothing but honor to class.
After the intense match, classes cheering loudly for they had won the match, there are too classes who lost, however, they displayed great sportsmanship. Instead of thinking negatively, classes who had lost thank their opponents with a smile, telling themselves it was a good game. They had played the match to their fullest, nothing is lost, but several things were gained.
Students had gained respect for each other, including those they do not know. Also to display sportsmanship when playing a game. Last but not least, the greatest quality, friendship coming from anywhere.
East Spring is definitely proud to have students displaying these qualities. A job well done East Springians!
RISE Lesson: Racial Harmony Day 2010
Racial Harmony Day 19th July 2010
How did fellow Singaporeans managed to live in harmony with one another despite the difference in their skin colour, religious views and cultural beliefs? On 19th July 2010, the secondary one and three students learnt all about it during R2ISE lessons.
In 1E3 classroom, Shermaine Yim and her friends sat down in group and interviewed one another regarding the importance racial harmony day. "If we were to be like in 1963, racial riots, where everyone were just concern about their own races, Singapore wouldn't be united and strong like what we are today," she shared. "We can be a stronger Singapore if we respect and take time to learn about one's culture and religion."
On the other hand, Fion Teo from 3e1 and Geraldine Tan from 3e5 shared how they feel regarding racial harmony day. Geraldine said, "After watching the video, about the Singapore rojak, A blend of culture, I realized that only when everyone is aware of racial harmony and the reason why it is important to have racial harmony then we can build a more united Singapore with a stronger bond within one another." "Singapore is indeed made up of people of different races, if we can't live harmoniously together, how can we work together to build a better Singapore?" Fion exclaimed.
We are a blend of different races, cultures and religions. We have so many different views. However, we are still able to work well with each other because we learn to respect each other. The importance of racial harmony day, showed us Singapore can't go forward towards better future, if we show ignorance to others of different races.
How did fellow Singaporeans managed to live in harmony with one another despite the difference in their skin colour, religious views and cultural beliefs? On 19th July 2010, the secondary one and three students learnt all about it during R2ISE lessons.
In 1E3 classroom, Shermaine Yim and her friends sat down in group and interviewed one another regarding the importance racial harmony day. "If we were to be like in 1963, racial riots, where everyone were just concern about their own races, Singapore wouldn't be united and strong like what we are today," she shared. "We can be a stronger Singapore if we respect and take time to learn about one's culture and religion."
On the other hand, Fion Teo from 3e1 and Geraldine Tan from 3e5 shared how they feel regarding racial harmony day. Geraldine said, "After watching the video, about the Singapore rojak, A blend of culture, I realized that only when everyone is aware of racial harmony and the reason why it is important to have racial harmony then we can build a more united Singapore with a stronger bond within one another." "Singapore is indeed made up of people of different races, if we can't live harmoniously together, how can we work together to build a better Singapore?" Fion exclaimed.
We are a blend of different races, cultures and religions. We have so many different views. However, we are still able to work well with each other because we learn to respect each other. The importance of racial harmony day, showed us Singapore can't go forward towards better future, if we show ignorance to others of different races.
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