Thursday, October 2, 2008
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Hari Raya Quiz
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Dear pupils,
You may write the answers to the 8 questions on a slip of paper and put it in the box in the library. Do remember to write your name and class.
Mdm Norashikin
Dear pupils,You may write the answers to the 8 questions on a slip of paper and put it in the box in the library. Do remember to write your name and class.
Mdm Norashikin
Friday, September 19, 2008
Celebrating Hari Raya
This year, Hari Raya Puasa falls on 1st October - on the same day as Children's Day.
We started the celebration much earlier, on the 18th September where we learn the art of Bunga Manggar making from some of our Malay teachers & students during recess. Everyone's welcomed, and it's the first Bunga Manggar making for many of our Chinese friends. Just look at the crowd outside the library.
Photos by Lim SLSunday, September 14, 2008
Mid-Autumn Festival
Endeavour celebrated our first Mid-Autumn Festival on Friday 12th September 2008. The celebration started off with a concert in the hall, with performances by various groups.
Look at the crowd! It's a beautiful sight to behold, when the lights went out and the lanterns were lighted.
The students, teachers and other non-teaching staff came with their families. Our non-Chinese friends joined us too. We went for a walk around the school.
The celebrations ended with a lucky draw. Here's one of the lucky winners.
Photos by Mrs So S.W.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Your Singapore Through Their Eyes
9 of our pupils participated in “Your Singapore Through Their Eyes” or YSTTE, a literary competition organised by Nanyang Girls’ High School. I would like to thank the form teachers and parents for their support.
Here are our winning entries:
Category A
First Cheryl Kho Xue Er
Second Shawn Goh Shao En
Third Lim Kai Wen
You can visit the YSTTE link for more information
First: Cheryl Kho Xue Er
WHAT MAKES SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE?
Singapore is my homeland and I am proud to be living in it. I have been to neighbouring countries like Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand, and none of the countries makes me feel more at home and at ease than Singapore.
Singapore has a clean environment. Every neighbourhood has dedicated cleaners who help to maintain the cleanliness of each neighbourhood. You can also be fined for littering, spitting or urinating in the public and this deters offenders to a great extent.
Singapore is a very small country. It looks like a little speck on the map but I have read that Singapore owns the best airport in the world. Although it is small, its people are of many different races such as Chinese, Malay and Indian and these people are able to live together in harmony with one another.
In Singapore, we are living in a pretty safe environment. You can often see police cars patrolling the neighbourhoods and police posts are mostly available in each neighbourhood. As compared to other countries such as Malaysia and Indonesia, Singapore’s crime rate is considerably low. When holidaying in neighbourhood countries, my parents would warn me to stay close as they have read in the newspapers about the many cases of robberies and kidnappings happening in those countries.
Singapore is often referred to as a Garden City. Trees and plants are neatly lined along the roads and expressways. This makes Singapore looks less like a concrete jungle. There are also many big and beautiful parks in Singapore such as Mac Ritchie, East Coast and Pasir Ris. During the weekends, my family and I love to visit these parks as there are many different activities we could do there, such as cycling, skating and picnicking. Most importantly, these parks are very safe.
The common language used in Singapore is English and Mandarin. Even the old folks I meet in the coffee shops are able to speak Mandarin. Tourists coming to Singapore find it easy to communicate with Singaporeans. The road signs are also in English and so tourists would not face any difficulties reading them and finding their way around Singapore.
Transportation in Singapore is also very convenient and cheap. Public transport includes taxis, buses and the MRT and they are very regular and efficient. Taking buses and the MRT are also made very easy as bus stops and MRT stations are available everywhere. I can see in Malaysia that public transport is a hassle and hence each household cannot do without a car.
Singapore is also a food and shopping paradise. There are many different varieties of food from different countries, that you can easily find in Singapore. I do not have to travel to Japan to enjoy my favourite sashimi. Korean, Italian and Thai food are also available in almost every part of Singapore. Besides, there are many big shopping malls in Singapore and many imported products are also made available here.
There are no four seasons in Singapore, although sometimes I have wished otherwise. Singapore is usually hot and sunny except during the rainy seasons. Above all, Singapore is free from natural disasters such as snowstorms and earthquakes, which can result in many people made homeless. People living in countries such as Indonesia and Philippines are not as fortunate as we Singaporeans.
In Singapore, the poverty rate is rather low. Most of the people in Singapore do something to make a living, even some old folks selling tissue papers in the hawker centres. Sometimes, I even come across handicaps selling their own handicrafts. Most people living in Singapore own at least a flat. I do not often see beggars or homeless people along the streets, unlike poor countries like Indonesia.
These are only some of the factors that make Singapore unique in its own way and I am glad to be born, educated and raised in this country that makes me proud.
Second: Shawn Goh Shao En
Singapore through my Eyes
We the citizens of Singapore, pledge ourselves as one united people, regardless of race, language or religion, to build a democratic society based on justice and equality so as to achieve happiness, prosperity and progress for our nation.
This is “The Pledge” I recite every morning. It reminds me that I live in Singapore and Singapore is my home. Singapore is a very special place to play, study and live in. I have friends of different races, like Ritu- an Indian, Hakim- a Malay and Alina- a Chinese. However, I do not have an English friend. Although my friends and I are of different races, speak different languages and have different religions, we live together in peace and harmony.
You can barely go hungry in Singapore. There are hawker centers, places where you can find a variety of food, ranging from local delights such as the famous Chicken Rice, Fish Ball Noodles, Chilli Crabs and Satay with peanut sauce? There are also many food from other countries, such as the Japanese Sushi, the Korean Kim Chi and black-pepper steak from the United States.
There are many places of interest in Singapore. You might have heard about Sentosa, where you can go sun-bathing under the hot sun. There is an Underwater World in Sentosa, where you will get to see pink dolphins, sharks and many more sea creatures. Recently, Singapore has also completed building its own Ferris Wheel named as Singapore Flyer. It has a height of 541 ft. at least.
Even though Singapore is just a small dot on the world map, I think Singapore is a very comfortable place to live in because I can find almost everything I need and desire to have in Singapore. I am very proud to be a citizen of Singapore. I love you, Singapore.
We the citizens of Singapore, pledge ourselves as one united people, regardless of race, language or religion, to build a democratic society based on justice and equality so as to achieve happiness, prosperity and progress for our nation.
This is “The Pledge” I recite every morning. It reminds me that I live in Singapore and Singapore is my home. Singapore is a very special place to play, study and live in. I have friends of different races, like Ritu- an Indian, Hakim- a Malay and Alina- a Chinese. However, I do not have an English friend. Although my friends and I are of different races, speak different languages and have different religions, we live together in peace and harmony.
You can barely go hungry in Singapore. There are hawker centers, places where you can find a variety of food, ranging from local delights such as the famous Chicken Rice, Fish Ball Noodles, Chilli Crabs and Satay with peanut sauce? There are also many food from other countries, such as the Japanese Sushi, the Korean Kim Chi and black-pepper steak from the United States.
There are many places of interest in Singapore. You might have heard about Sentosa, where you can go sun-bathing under the hot sun. There is an Underwater World in Sentosa, where you will get to see pink dolphins, sharks and many more sea creatures. Recently, Singapore has also completed building its own Ferris Wheel named as Singapore Flyer. It has a height of 541 ft. at least.
Even though Singapore is just a small dot on the world map, I think Singapore is a very comfortable place to live in because I can find almost everything I need and desire to have in Singapore. I am very proud to be a citizen of Singapore. I love you, Singapore.
Third: Lim Kai Wen
Singapore through my Eyes
Twinkle, Twinkle little stars, how I wonder what you are,
In my eyes, our five stars symbolize,
1: “Tuan Jie Yi Xin” 团结一心（星） -United and Harmony
Singapore - a multi- cultural nation, we have Chinese, Malay, Indian and Eurasian. We are just like a Big Family, living in peace and harmony; with respect for one another.
2: “Xin Xin” 信心（星） -Confidence and Faith
Singapore is a very small country with limited resources and only a 4.6 million population. We must have confidence to prove and show ourselves as being competitive enough for the world. SIA has proven the nation proud.
3: “ Chuang Xin” 创新（星) -Innovative and Creativity
In this IT generation, we need modern economy drives by innovation and creativity. We have “Creative Technology” that outshines many others in the world.
We also have delicious cuisine of all races and our own blend of English, ”Singlish” that blends in well among the different races’ language in Singapore.
4: “ Heng Xin” 恒心（星） -perseverance and persistence
As a “Garden City”, we have gotten this far with perseverance and persistency, striving from good to better to best. We keep our country organized, clean and a safe place to live in.
5/ “Ming Xing” 明星 -Star
Be a Star that shines brightly with pride and dignity
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Stars, now I know what you are!
Twinkle, Twinkle little stars, how I wonder what you are,
In my eyes, our five stars symbolize,
1: “Tuan Jie Yi Xin” 团结一心（星） -United and Harmony
Singapore - a multi- cultural nation, we have Chinese, Malay, Indian and Eurasian. We are just like a Big Family, living in peace and harmony; with respect for one another.
2: “Xin Xin” 信心（星） -Confidence and Faith
Singapore is a very small country with limited resources and only a 4.6 million population. We must have confidence to prove and show ourselves as being competitive enough for the world. SIA has proven the nation proud.
3: “ Chuang Xin” 创新（星) -Innovative and Creativity
In this IT generation, we need modern economy drives by innovation and creativity. We have “Creative Technology” that outshines many others in the world.
We also have delicious cuisine of all races and our own blend of English, ”Singlish” that blends in well among the different races’ language in Singapore.
4: “ Heng Xin” 恒心（星） -perseverance and persistence
As a “Garden City”, we have gotten this far with perseverance and persistency, striving from good to better to best. We keep our country organized, clean and a safe place to live in.
5/ “Ming Xing” 明星 -Star
Be a Star that shines brightly with pride and dignity
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Stars, now I know what you are!
Other Entries: Kate Villaflor
Singapore through my Eyes
I am Kate, a Filipino studying in Singapore. When I arrived here, I was pleasantly surprised to find the people here as friendly as the Filipinos. I also like the food here immensely. Chicken Rice, Hokkien Mee, Fried Rice and Carrot Cakes…so much variety and that’s only counting the local fare.
One thing Singaporeans give a lot of attention to is education. Here in Singapore, almost every child studies in school, unlike the Philippines where many do not get to study because their families cannot afford to send them to school. Education is very important because it helps us to gain knowledge and get better jobs in the future.
In the Philippines, we have lots of space but in comparison with Singapore, many of us do not own land or housing. Most Singaporeans have their own HDB flats to stay in, which is great as it gives them security and a roof to sleep under.
One thing about Singaporeans, they really love their computer games and many even bring them to work, on the MRTs or even play during lunch hour breaks.
Finally, I must point out that in Singapore, there are no natural disasters which make living here much safer than many other countries. In the Philippines, we sometimes get earthquakes, floods and devastating storms. I love the Philippines but I am also very happy here in Singapore!
I am Kate, a Filipino studying in Singapore. When I arrived here, I was pleasantly surprised to find the people here as friendly as the Filipinos. I also like the food here immensely. Chicken Rice, Hokkien Mee, Fried Rice and Carrot Cakes…so much variety and that’s only counting the local fare.
One thing Singaporeans give a lot of attention to is education. Here in Singapore, almost every child studies in school, unlike the Philippines where many do not get to study because their families cannot afford to send them to school. Education is very important because it helps us to gain knowledge and get better jobs in the future.
In the Philippines, we have lots of space but in comparison with Singapore, many of us do not own land or housing. Most Singaporeans have their own HDB flats to stay in, which is great as it gives them security and a roof to sleep under.
One thing about Singaporeans, they really love their computer games and many even bring them to work, on the MRTs or even play during lunch hour breaks.
Finally, I must point out that in Singapore, there are no natural disasters which make living here much safer than many other countries. In the Philippines, we sometimes get earthquakes, floods and devastating storms. I love the Philippines but I am also very happy here in Singapore!
Other Entries: Cheryl Lim Jia Qi
Singapore through my Eyes
My country, Singapore, is a safe place to live in. There are no tornadoes, earthquakes or cyclones that happen here. We have nice weather – rain and plenty of sunshine. I live in the northern part of the country where it rains almost every afternoon.
We have many interesting places to visit. My favourite place is Sentosa Island. It is colourful and full of green plants and flowers. Some of the nice places to visit over there are Butterfly Park, Siloso Beach, Insect Kingdom, Musical Fountain and the Underwater World. I always enjoy going there. The Singapore Zoo is quite different from most other places in the world because it has built an open-concept living area for the animals. No animal will feel trapped in a small space. The animals look happy and I always look forward to seeing them.
The homes we live in are unique. Each HDB block is different. I live on the tenth floor. There is a playground beside the void deck and my school is just opposite my home. How convenient!
This is my home, my Singapore!
My country, Singapore, is a safe place to live in. There are no tornadoes, earthquakes or cyclones that happen here. We have nice weather – rain and plenty of sunshine. I live in the northern part of the country where it rains almost every afternoon.
We have many interesting places to visit. My favourite place is Sentosa Island. It is colourful and full of green plants and flowers. Some of the nice places to visit over there are Butterfly Park, Siloso Beach, Insect Kingdom, Musical Fountain and the Underwater World. I always enjoy going there. The Singapore Zoo is quite different from most other places in the world because it has built an open-concept living area for the animals. No animal will feel trapped in a small space. The animals look happy and I always look forward to seeing them.
The homes we live in are unique. Each HDB block is different. I live on the tenth floor. There is a playground beside the void deck and my school is just opposite my home. How convenient!
This is my home, my Singapore!
Other Entries: Rachel Tan Jia Yi
Singapore through my Eyes
To me, the best thing about Singapore is that it is safe and clean. We can walk around the country without worrying about crime and without being bothered by rubbish on the ground.
Our government looks after us well. Most Singaporeans own places of their own, HDB flats, condominiums or landed houses. We do not have to worry about having no place to sleep in at night.
Singapore is also a shopping haven. We have many shopping centres for different needs. If you want cheap items, you can go to Mustafa’s in Little India. If you want computer goods and games, there is Sim Lim Square or Funan Centre. If you want branded goods, head to Orchard Road. If you get tired and want to eat delicious food, we have plenty of great local food such as Laksa or Prawn Noodles, Nasi Briyani or Roti Prata at food courts, coffee shops and restaurants.
Most Singaporean adults have jobs which allow them to earn money. This might not be the case in other countries so we are doing very well. Children in Singapore attend school to get their education and meet their friends, unlike pupils from some other countries.
Singaporeans are very, very blessed because our country has not encountered natural disasters such as earthquakes, tornadoes or cyclones which can cause terrible damage or kill and injure many people.
I am very proud and happy to be a Singaporean and I love living here in Singapore!
To me, the best thing about Singapore is that it is safe and clean. We can walk around the country without worrying about crime and without being bothered by rubbish on the ground.
Our government looks after us well. Most Singaporeans own places of their own, HDB flats, condominiums or landed houses. We do not have to worry about having no place to sleep in at night.
Singapore is also a shopping haven. We have many shopping centres for different needs. If you want cheap items, you can go to Mustafa’s in Little India. If you want computer goods and games, there is Sim Lim Square or Funan Centre. If you want branded goods, head to Orchard Road. If you get tired and want to eat delicious food, we have plenty of great local food such as Laksa or Prawn Noodles, Nasi Briyani or Roti Prata at food courts, coffee shops and restaurants.
Most Singaporean adults have jobs which allow them to earn money. This might not be the case in other countries so we are doing very well. Children in Singapore attend school to get their education and meet their friends, unlike pupils from some other countries.
Singaporeans are very, very blessed because our country has not encountered natural disasters such as earthquakes, tornadoes or cyclones which can cause terrible damage or kill and injure many people.
I am very proud and happy to be a Singaporean and I love living here in Singapore!
Other Entries: Chia Zhi Yi
Singapore – ‘I am proud of you’
Singapore is a small but independent country. Our country is thriving. In our country, even poor people have a roof over their head. Even poor people can go to schools to learn.
Unlike our neighbours, we do not have natural resources to rely on. When the children from poor families go to school, they have no money to eat. Some charities, such as the Pocket Money Fund, gather money from other generous Singaporeans to give to the poor children.
I am proud of my country because we are compassionate and generous. When our neighbours face national disasters, we are ever-ready to lend a helping hand. A few years ago, when the tsunami struck, we were the first to attend to them. Singaporeans are generous in giving financial help to the countries devastated by natural disasters.
When Stamford Raffles founded Singapore, she was still a small fishing village. Today, she has become the third busiest port and one of the top airports in the world. This is the result of the hard work of Singaporeans.
We will host the 2010 Youth Olympics. I am proud that we beat Moscow to host this event. We do not have many strong sports people who won many Olympics medals. Yet the committee think that we are capable of doing this.
These are why I am proud to be a Singaporean.
Singapore is a small but independent country. Our country is thriving. In our country, even poor people have a roof over their head. Even poor people can go to schools to learn.
Unlike our neighbours, we do not have natural resources to rely on. When the children from poor families go to school, they have no money to eat. Some charities, such as the Pocket Money Fund, gather money from other generous Singaporeans to give to the poor children.
I am proud of my country because we are compassionate and generous. When our neighbours face national disasters, we are ever-ready to lend a helping hand. A few years ago, when the tsunami struck, we were the first to attend to them. Singaporeans are generous in giving financial help to the countries devastated by natural disasters.
When Stamford Raffles founded Singapore, she was still a small fishing village. Today, she has become the third busiest port and one of the top airports in the world. This is the result of the hard work of Singaporeans.
We will host the 2010 Youth Olympics. I am proud that we beat Moscow to host this event. We do not have many strong sports people who won many Olympics medals. Yet the committee think that we are capable of doing this.
These are why I am proud to be a Singaporean.
Other Entries: Tommy Wee Chung Kiat
Singapore through my Eyes
Singapore is a food paradise to me. I love the food in Singapore. There are many different types of delicious food such as Nasi Lemak, Roti Prata, Chicken Rice and many more. Besides that, we can also find food from other countries here such as Italian Spaghetti, American Fish and Chips, Japanese Sashimi and Taiwanese Oyster Mee Sua. All these are commonly found in food courts, restaurants and eating places all over Singapore.
I am also proud of our unique NEWater. It is Singapore’s own creation. We process water from sewage and turn it into clean, drinkable water. Our air and water is mostly free from pollution and our land is very clean.
Living in Singapore allows me to learn many languages. As we have friends of many races living around us (Chinese, Indians, Malay and Eurasians), I pick up phrases from our friends which allow us to communicate better.
I love staying in Singapore!
Singapore is a food paradise to me. I love the food in Singapore. There are many different types of delicious food such as Nasi Lemak, Roti Prata, Chicken Rice and many more. Besides that, we can also find food from other countries here such as Italian Spaghetti, American Fish and Chips, Japanese Sashimi and Taiwanese Oyster Mee Sua. All these are commonly found in food courts, restaurants and eating places all over Singapore.
I am also proud of our unique NEWater. It is Singapore’s own creation. We process water from sewage and turn it into clean, drinkable water. Our air and water is mostly free from pollution and our land is very clean.
Living in Singapore allows me to learn many languages. As we have friends of many races living around us (Chinese, Indians, Malay and Eurasians), I pick up phrases from our friends which allow us to communicate better.
I love staying in Singapore!
Other Entries: Afiq Syahiran
Singapore through my Eyes
I love Singapore as it is nice, clean and green. It is also a safe country. The colours of our flag are red and white and my favourite colour is red! One of the events that Singaporeans will never miss is the National Day Parade. I am always amazed to see the beautiful and colourful fireworks.
We have four races (Chinese, Malay, Indian and Eurasian) with their cultures and traditions. Each of these races have their special beliefs. Singaporeans are also crazy about their food. You can see ‘food courts’ or ‘kopi-tiams’ open all over the country at all times of the day. I myself love all kinds of food.
Lastly, we Singaporeans have the ‘kiasu’ spirit, that is, we want to win all the time in everything we do. We queue up for hours for all sorts of occasions. We wake up very, very early to get things done and we study very hard to pass our exams! I can feel the ‘kiasu-ism’ in myself, just like my parents and other Singaporeans!
I love Singapore as it is nice, clean and green. It is also a safe country. The colours of our flag are red and white and my favourite colour is red! One of the events that Singaporeans will never miss is the National Day Parade. I am always amazed to see the beautiful and colourful fireworks.
We have four races (Chinese, Malay, Indian and Eurasian) with their cultures and traditions. Each of these races have their special beliefs. Singaporeans are also crazy about their food. You can see ‘food courts’ or ‘kopi-tiams’ open all over the country at all times of the day. I myself love all kinds of food.
Lastly, we Singaporeans have the ‘kiasu’ spirit, that is, we want to win all the time in everything we do. We queue up for hours for all sorts of occasions. We wake up very, very early to get things done and we study very hard to pass our exams! I can feel the ‘kiasu-ism’ in myself, just like my parents and other Singaporeans!
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
National Day 2008: "Celebrating The Singapore Spirit"
We celebrated our country's 43rd birthday on Friday 8th August 2008. The marching-in of the national fla and school flag started off the day's celebration. We sang the National Anthem as the flags are being raised. 
We also read the Recollections and sang the song, "My People, My Home".
The parents who came especially to join us for the celebration.
We heard the national day message and sang some national songs, led by the choir.
The Drama club put together the story of Sang Nila Utama. We also learned about the story behind our anthem " Majulah Singapura". The celebration in the hall ended with the cutting of birthday cake, by some staff and pupils whose birthdays fall very near to the nation's.
Happy Birthday, Singapore!
In class, we learned more about the Singapore flag, the State Crest and our national flower.
Photos by Mrs So S.W.
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