Personal Response 1 : Racial Harmony

Hi Everyone,
Time seems to fly. We are now in Week 2. For this week, you are given a link. After you have read the story, you will give your personal response.
Week 2 : What you have to do
1. Go to this link: http://sam11.moe.gov.sg/racialharmony/
Click on 'Articles' and go to '2. Regardless of race' article.
2. Read the article.
3. Give your personal response to what you have just read. To help you, I have given some questions for you to give your response. Here are the questions:
a) What do you think is 'racial harmony'?
b) How can misunderstanding among the various races arise?
c) What do you think of Rajah's solution? (He said, "We shan't be Chinese or Malay or Indian. Everyone is the same, no races at all and there will be no more fights."
d) How can we encourage people of different races to be friends?
e) What do you think our school should do on Racial Harmony Day?

In writing your personal response in your blog, please write the title : Personal Response 1 : Racial Harmony.

Happy writing. Waiting eagerly to read your responses.
Mr Ong

Reflection 1 : Looking Forward

Hi Everyone,
Welcome back to school. I hope you had a restful holiday. For Term 2, we will have journal writing. Every week, I will be posting some instructions on what you will have to do for journal writing. Please read the posts in this class blog and then write your reflection or personal response in your own blog. I will read and comment on your blog.
Week 1
You are to reflect on your own performance for the first class tests. What did you obtain for your class tests for the various subjects? How did you perform? How did you feel about your results? What are the reasons for your performance? Which subjects did you do well and which subjects did you not do so well? Any reasons? How do you propose to improve yourself this term? You may include photographs and other links if you like. Post your reflection under the title 'Reflection 1 : Looking Forward'. Your reflection should be as comprehensive as possible. I look forward to reading your posts.
Mr Ong

Social Studies Learning Journey to Old Fort Factory and Bukit Chandu (2)

Another set of pictures of 5.4 pupils on their learning journey to Old Fort Factory and Bukit Chandu.

Social Studies Learning Journey to Old Fort Factory and Bukit Chandu (1)

Some pictures of 5.4 pupils on their learning journey to Old Fort Factory and Bukit Chandu.

Group 5 is leading in the Group Challenge

In our Group Challenge, Group 5 is leading with 103 points. Look at their happy faces. Well done!

Total Defence Day

Hi Everyone,
Friday, 15 Feb 2008 is Total Defence Day. On that day, we'll have several activities.
1. Temperature-Taking
Bring your thermometer so that you can take your temperature. If your thermometer is
defective, please buy a new one.
2. Total Defence Quiz
You'll read the display in the Skylite Cafe and then answer the questions. Prizes will be given
to winners for this quiz.
3. Fire Drill
There will be a fire-drill on that day. Be prepared!
4. Social Studies Learning Journey
Have you gone to the website I put up to learn about Bukit Chandu? If you haven't, you
should go there without any delay.

Assignment : Could you ponder over the following questions?
a) How can you help to defend Singapore?
b) Some young men have said that doing National Service is a waste of time. Do
you think so? Give reasons to support your answer.
c) Some people have said that Singapore is such a small country and it is impossible
to defend itself. Do you agree? Give reasons to support your answers.
Please post your comments under 'Total Defence'.
I look forward to reading your comments.
Mr Ong

Social Studies Learning Journey

Hi 5.4 Pupils,
You will be going on a learning journey on 20 Feb 2008. In order to prepare yourselves, please go to this website :

http://www.s1942.org.sg/s1942/home/

Pleasant learning!

Mr Ong