Little India

The photograph of a vegetable stall in Little India attracts a lot of foreign workers. It is during night time as the lights are switched on. The crowd doing their marketing at this time is because it is their day off from work. It is very likely a Sunday. The Indian workers are dressed casually mostly in T-shirts. Some are looking at the vegetables while others are walking around the market. There are variety of vegetables that are placed neatly for easy to choose. The vegetables look very fresh. The stall is near the roadside. In the market near my house, there are similar scenes of foreign workers doing their marketing and walking around the shops on Sunday.

Bus Hijacking in Philippines

The recent tourist bus being hijacked by a sacked police officer from the Philippines police force was unfortunate and sad. The death of eight Hong Kong tourists can be prevented if the Philippines police are well trained. They are inefficient and not professional in their rescue attempt. There should be an expert counsellor and negotiator to talk to the kidnapper. The police also drag too long to rescue the hostages. They should know that the hostages lives are precious too. When the police stormed the bus, there is no proper coordination. When they shoot the kidnapper, they should also take consideration that their bullets can also hit the hostages and kill them.

3-2-1 Reflection on what I have done in school for this term

I have learned new and important values for myself, the right attitude towards my behaviour in school and to learn to have an act of kindness. I would like to improve on myself for being much more stronger and firmer in character. I would also like to improve myself for coming to school on time. I would like to learn more about public speaking . This will help me to improve on the way I speak towards the public.

Living in Singapore

Living in Singapore is great. Singapore is a peaceful place to live in. Singapore has good facilities. Singapore is clean (litter-free). There is racial harmony among the races and there is no natural disasters except the occasional flooding after the heavy rainfall around the island. Singapore is a beautiful garden city because of the huge amount of greenery around the island. There are many gardens, parks and beaches for the people to relex. For leisure and entertainment, one can go to the museum, Science Centre Zoo and the Bird park. I like living in Singapore because it is a safe place. I also hope that the fast pace of life can slow down a little to reduce the stress.

The Lion and the Mouse

A sleeping Lion was annoyed by a mouse running over his body. He caught him and wanted to eat it. The mouse beg the Lion to let it go and it will repay the Lion’ kindness in future. The Lion laughed and cannot believe that such a small mouse can help him. Later, some hunters trapped the Lion and tied it to a rope. The Lion roared for help and the mouse ran over to bite the rope with its sharp teeth and set the Lion free. The Lion was grateful to the mouse.
We should not judge things based on the size. Small little friends can be a great help when they offer their help at the most critical moment.

The Hare and the Tortoise

Hare is over-confident and proud because he think that he is the fastest animal. He looked down on Tortoise as Tortoise is slow with short and stumpy feet. He challenged Tortoise to a race and Tortoise accepted the challenge. Hare ran very fast and decided to take a nap thinking that Tortoise was very far behind. But Hare overslept and Tortoise finished the race which made Hare very angry with himself and felt silly.
We should not be contented and under-estimate the weak ones. We should be consistent with our work so that we can achieve our goal.

Why do we need philosophy/ religion today? They seem to cause more division and problems

I believe we need religion and philosophy in order to live the right role of life. Religion can teach discipline, a sense of moral values, a sense of right and wrong. It can act as a guide for behaviour, caring for others with unconditional love. It also teaches us to reach out to people who are suffering. To accept people without judgment and respect for each other.

Food and Culture

This dish is originated by the people in China, Hainan Island and has since then been Singaporeans regular dish eaten usually for lunch or dinner. It is mainly cooked with garlic, scallion and ginger and the rice is cooked till fragrant. A very popular Chinese dish in Singapore, Hainanese chicken rice can be found at every hawker center. My favourite food is chicken rice. I like to eat the chicken full of succulent meat with very little bones. The skin is smooth that it virtually "melts in the mouth". The rice is fragrant and served with delicious soup. The best part is the chilli which is spicy hot and bites into the tongue.

Roti Prata originates from Southern India and is a type of Indian pancake made of flour. It comes with a variation of fillings including egg, cheese, banana, onions, meat or even topped off with a scoop of ice cream. It is served with hot curry gravy. Some people prefer to eat it with sugar. This is an Indian food. I like to eat roti prata as the prata is crispy and fluffy. It is excellent to go with the curry gravy or sugar.

3-2-1 Reflection

I have learned that life during World War II was a torture to those people. They suffered at that time. Well, I appreciate my life right now. During those days, life was no good. Life is like freedom to me. 1 thing which I am interested to learn during History is how World War II actually started...

Life During the Japanese Occupation

War is a destructive and traumatic experience for mankind. The capture of Singapore by the Japanese changed the lives of many people. There were many murders and brutalities inflicted upon the people everyday. Many people were taken prisoner by the Japanese. Prison life was boring, simple with lack of water and food. Many prisoners were hungry and they are all very thin. Many Japanese schools were opened to force the people to learn Japanese culture and respect to the Emperor of Japan. The war that lasted three years was dreadful but the lessons and the war teaches us to value relationships and never to take what we have for granted.

More checks to stem HFMD

HYGIENE checks will be carried out at all 800 childcare centres in Singapore to stem cases of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD). The viral infection is now on the rise because of a seasonal peak. HFMD can affect both adults and children, causing fever, rashes on hands and feet and painful ulcers in the mouth. Childcare centres are hotspots for the infection which is spread by direct contact with an infected person.

Reference: http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_518419.html

Teen held over bus-stop assault

Leonard Wee was being assaulted by a 17-year-old boy an Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) student at the bus stop after the rugby final last week. He was punched in the face and suffered a broken nose. He was then taken to hospital. After the suspect and his friend attacked him, they got away by boarding a bus. The suspect surrendered himself on Tuesday at the Tanglin Police Station after receiving a call from the police. At the moment, the police is investigating the case.

Reference: http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_518181.html

Describe a childhood birthday

My most memorable childhood birthday was when I was 8 years old. It was on a Thursday. I came back from school as usual. I took off my shoes and entered the house. When I entered, I couldn't find anybody in there. There was not even a single person in the house. I was astonished for a while but I saw a purple box decorated with musical notes left on the dining table. " There!" I said to myself. I then saw a note beside the box. I immediately picked up the note. The note wrote: : " HAPPY BIRTHDAY :)" Soon as I pick the note, my parents and siblings came out all of a sudden. I was surprised. My parents were holding a chocolate cake which was my favourite and my siblings were singing Happy Birthday on the way to the dining table. They placed the cake on the table and they asked me to make a wish. I soon made a wish. Then they said that the box over there was my present. I opened it and inside it was a mp3 player! I was so happy :) I would not forget this childhood birthday.

Readers theatre (Conversation between Jane and her grandfather)

Grandfather: Hi Jane
Jane: Hi Grandpa! Would you like to watch korean drama with me? It is the latest korean drama.
Grandfather: Sure!
Jane: Ok then. I'll go and switch on the television. The duration of this drama is about 1hour.
Soon the drama started...
Grandfather: Jane, where did you get this drama from?
Jane: I got this drama at Bishan (Limited edition).
Grandfather: Oh I see.
Half an hour later...
Jane: I didn't expect that to happen...
Grandfather: Yup.
Soon the drama ended...
Grandfather: Aww... The ending is so terrible.
Jane: Sobs*
Grandfather: Cheer up! It's just a movie... Don't get so upset.
Jane: Wipes tears* I'm fine now. Thanks for cheering me up.
Grandfather: Ok... It's late. I better get going... See you soon. Bye.
Jane: Bye!

Feelings for Bruno and Anne Frank

I felt sad for the death of Bruno and Anne Frank. They were being pushed into the air-tight gas chamber. They were children. Both of them were innocent and went into the room without any further thoughts. They were pitiful and they had suffered unnecessarily. I also felt angry with the Hitler who killed the Jews which were cruel. ;(

Anne Frannk and Bruno

Bruno was a great explorer. He went to explore about what was inside the 'farm'. He went in without any thoughts. Bruno was innocent when he entered the 'farm'. Anne Frank starts writing in her diary on her 13th birthday. She has no truly close friends to confide in, so in her diary she writes detailed letters to an imaginary girlfriend named Kitty. The last time she commits her feelings to paper is on August 1, 1944. Two years have passed and much has changed in her life. Those first few weeks after her birthday were “normal”: she went to school, worried about her report card, gossiped about her classmates… But by July 6 she has gone into hiding and is living in the Secret Annex with her parents and sister. A week later the Van Pels family arrives, and Fritz Pfeffer joins them all in November 1942. The war was a tragedy. Despite the innocence of Bruno.

Bird Flu remains a threat

Last week a three year old Vietnamese girl with the virus died of severe lung infectiond The medical authorities need to ensure poultry, wild flocks are free of the virusd I agree we should do our part to look out for sick birdsd Singapore must remain vigilant in the inspection of poultry and lifestocks coming into the country, to ensure that people are safe from diseasesd

Reference: http://www.straitstimes.com

Trickle of Hope

Unsafe water kills alot of people around the worldd This week is World Water Day, many countries take part to ensure people have clean drinking water, clean tap water for cooking and hygenic water resources in preventing the spread of deadly diseasesd We can do our part by not littering our clean reservoirs and drain waterd

Reference: http://www.straitstimes.com

Dengue alert

In Singapore, dengue alert is on the rise due to the EL Nino phenomenond With the change in weather as it gets warmer so we should do our part to ensure that no mosquitoes in stagnant are allowed to breed in stagnant water by throwing away the unwanted water when we see themd

Reference: http://www.straitstimes.com

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Singapore observes Earth Hour

Thousands of people join in Singapore observe Earth Hourd Many other countries also do thatd It shows the people's care for our Earth that is now facing global warming crisisd We need to do more than this but at least it is a good start to saving the Earthd

Reference: http://www.straitstimes.com

My most memorable experience

My most memorable experience was I went to Genting Highlands for my holiday when I was 7 years oldd That was my first trip to Malaysiad When I first stepped into Genting Highlands, I felt I was in Heavend I stood on the peak of the M0UnTaInd The air was cO0l and chilled :) It was foggy and misty that I could not see the ScEnArYd I love to take the long and slow ride in the cable car and enjoyed the sight-seeingd The MoUnTaInS were enormous and magnificientd The most entertaining place I like was the outdoor amusement parkd The donkey ride was I like the mostd The pirate train ride was most exciting and thrillingd Inside the house, it was dark and spookyd I was so scared that I did not open my eyes for the entire rided I really missed the cold weather and the great fun I had over thered I hope I will visit there again one day ^_^

Introduction of myself

Hello there :) I am Valerie Chuad I like pets, nature and listening to musicd I dislike doing outdoors activityd My hobbies are drawing, watching movies and Chinese dramad The most interesting thing about me is that I am an optimistic person :D