The Third Week of School

*sigh* 3rd week of school, the time goes REAL FAST!~



-Monday to Wednesday (18 Jan 2010 - 20 Jan 2010) -

Well, Mdm Lim told us about three things.

1) Punctuality

2)Road Safety

3)Why English is SO important

4) About the national anthem



*PUNCTUALITY*

Very simple. Do NOT be late for school. Wake up early, it's your responsibility, not your maid or parents or even your alarm clock. Wake up early, eat your breakfast, tidy yourself up and come to school. When I was primary 2, I had a problem coming to school early because my little sister eats her lunch SLOWLY. So, I have to wait for her to finsh her lunch then come to school. Also when I was Primary 3, my house was far from my school. I have to take the bus then MRT train and bus again. But now, my house is near from my school.



*ROAD SAFETY*

Most people would like to disobey the road safety rules and just dash across the rod due to hurrying. But we must use overhead bridge if there is one. Some people would cross the road even though the red man is on.



*Why English is so important*

Even though I am disliking the subject English because it is hard, I would still appreciate it. english is the language that connects the world to communicate. In many countries, they have their own language and many do not learn English. We use English to communicate to each other rather than learning a lot of languages. When I first came to Singapore, I had a difficult time speaking in English and understanding what they say. Also, I was confused why was the spelling (cen-ter) centre? While the English I have learn in my country is spelt as center? It is because in Sinagpore, they learn British English not American English (That's what I think).



*About national anthem*

Honestly, I am NOT so sure about this but I heard Mdm Lim talking about when you heard the pledge or the national anthem, we must stop and sing it too.



The rest is all about Homework and stuff.......



-Thursday (21 Jan 2010)-

We were actually had a talk about Graciousness. How to have manners and respect others.





Most people would say things to others that might hurt other's feelings (e.g. bad words, insults,yelling and lying) People should respect others by simply talking to them gently.



Most people would late out their anger and hate when they get angry to a person and cause them to hit the person. People would hit the person to express their anger and hate to them or even throw a tanthrum.



Of course, very less people would want to wear a 'mask' and hide their real emotions and be calm like they are emotionally numb. I had tried it before and it was HARD. Having to hold your tears, be calm when someone insults or irratates you, unable to smile when someone tell you jokes and having an expressionless face or 'poker face'.



I understand it is hard to be calm when someone is insulting you and you are hurt verbally that you would physically hurt that person. But you have to be calm and ignore that person. Tell yourslef that : "He/She is just jealouss of you" or "That person just wanted someone to notice him/her"



I believe that each class would have a 'black sheep' and comment about things sarcastically. To me, they just wanted to be noticed, that's all. So, if you have a black sheep in your class and insults you, just ignore them. Because if you do scold them or insult them back, you are just getting what they wanted and they would insult you more.



If you are a person who is trying to be a bully and mess up people's lives by insulting them, you have to STOP. Who knows if the person you are messing up with have a 'darker side' and curses you and you will be DOOMED. Trust me, the best way is to just stop, I would be worried if someone physically hurts you or making you like a puppet via "voodoo doll'. So, just STOP. And is you think you're being funny well you are NOT. Honestly, I totaly HATE black sheeps in my class.



Another thing is to be well-mannered. I remember that my Grandmother is very strict on that. Whenever she comes from Japan to visit us, she would mostly talk about "Please", "Thank you" , "Sorry" and "Your welcome"



Most young teenagers would lose their manners and care. Like my sibling, she would just say "I don't care" or sometimes "don't know don't care". That would piss me off. Even a few days ago, I was lining up in the stall when a few boys were pushing about until one boy pushes his friend strongly and the student hit my stomach. I groaned in pain. All they could do is just blame each other like: "He do it lor!" "No lah, he did it" I was PISSED. In my mind was, why could they just say "sorry" and that would be enough. My face was a serious poker face and I told them "Instead of blaming each other for your mistakes could you just say sorry!?!" Then they were immature and said "Sorry lor! You think what?" I decided not to bother about them anymore but they are so immature and impolite. Also, I detest Singlish. I would sometimes talk improper English to my friends (but without the lor, lah or even seah) because I would to be more myself like my friends but not in a rude way.

Graciousness would also mean RESPECT. Some people would like to vandalise properties like flats, playgrounds, school propeties and sometimes even buses. This is a sign of disrespecting your country, home or school. Tell you what, vandalising is NOT COOL. Especially when you vandalise in a wall with bad words and little children could see it especially in playgrounds.

Also, you must give your seat up in bus or MRT to a person who needs it more than you. Most people would just pretend to read a newspaper or sleep when they see someone older or children. That is such a shame!

Mind your language too. Don't use vulgarities to scold anyone.

There is a lot more gracious acts that we could think of.

- Friday (22 Jan 20101) -
There was a structured programme. Homeworks and lessons. Mdm Sng taught us the third chapter, Nets in Maths. In MT, we had also finished Chapter 2. In Science, I had learnt more about energy. (etc. potential energy and kinetic energy)