T3W9 & 10 Journal Writing : My Favourite Teacher

Hi Everyone,
Teachers' Day is around the corner. I am sure you have a teacher whom you are very fond of. In this blog, you will write about your favourite teacher. To help you with your journal writing, I have listed some pointers/questions below:

1. Who is your favourite teacher?

My favourite teacher is Miss Guo.


2. Describe the teacher's physical appearance, personal characteristics, dressing, etc.

Miss Guo is very thin, she has a oval face. She is wearing a pair of spectacles. She has a twinkling brightly eyes. She has a pointed nose and is very kind and helpful. She likes to wear skirts and long pants.


3. Why do you like this teacher?

I like Ms Guo as she always is very wiling to teach us new things and have Remedial with us.


4. What would you do to this teacher on Teachers' Day?

I would give her a gift to show my appreciation to her.

Remember to write in paragraphs and not just answer the questions. If possible, take a picture with the teacher and include it in your post.
I hope to read your journal writing soon.

T3W1:Holiday Homework

'Hi Everyone,
We are back after a long holiday break. During the school holidays, many pupils were given holiday homework. Some pupils liked the idea while others felt that there should not be any homework at all. In this blog, you are encouraged to pen your thoughts on holiday homework. To help you, I have listed some questions for you to reflect on:

1. What holiday homework were you required to do? I was required to do an english worksheet, two science worksheets, and mother tongue homework.

2. Do you think it was necessary for your teachers to give you homework during the school holidays? Yes, as the exams were around the corner.

3. Give reasons to support why schools should give or should not give holiday homework to their pupils. You should try to build up a strong argument in support of your case.
Schools should give holiday homework to us to help us when we are not in school.

4. If pupils are given holiday homework, what assignment do you think is suitable?
I think that having more holiday homework is better as it helps us to buck up our school subjects.

I hope to read your reflection soon.

T2W 7 & 8 Journal Writing : Youth Olympic Games (YOG)

Hi Everyone,

In about three months' time, Singapore will be hosting the Youth Olympic Games (YOG). Athletes from many countries will be descending upon Singapore and competing in the many sports and games.

For this week, I would like you to reflect on the YOG. To help you with the reflection, I have listed some questions below:

1. When and where will the YOG be held?
The YOG will be held in Singapore from 14 to 26 August 2010.

2. How old must the athlete be in order to compete in the YOG?
The athlete must be aged between 14 and 18 years in order to compete in the YOG.

3. What are the mascots and theme song for the YOG?
The mascots are Lyo the Lion cub and Merly the Merlion cub. The theme song is sung by JJ and it is Cheer Singapore.

4. What are the Olympic values?
The Olympic values are Excellence, Friendship and Respect.

5. What can you do to practise the Olympic values at home and in school?
I can practise the Olympic values by displaying sportsmanship.

6. Do you think it is a good idea to hold the YOG in Singapore? Why? Yes, I think it is a good idea to hold the YOG in Singapore as Singapore is quite good in sports.


7. Where will the next YOG be held? When will it be?
The next YOG will be held in London. It will be from 27 July-12 Aug 2012.

To set you in the mood for reflection, I have listed two websites below:
1) YOG Cheer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-OHxeY_4WE&feature=youtu.be
2) 2010 YOG
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sys7VqJOQGc
I hope to read your reflection soon.

T2W6 Journal Writing : Cyberbullying

'Hi Everyone,

You have heard the assembly talk on 'cyberbullying'. For this week, I would like you to reflect on this topic. To help you, I have listed some questions below:

1. What is cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying is being online and hacking into other people's account.

2. What are the ways in which cyberbullying is carried out?
They can be like hacking into other people's Facebook or Twitter.

3. How do cyberbullying affect the victims (people who are being bullied)?
It will affect them if the culprits do something like making fun of your photos or editing them.

4. What actions can you take against these cyberbullies?
You can tell your teacher or your parents but never take action to bully them back.

5. Have you ever been a victim of cyberbullying?
I have been a victim of cyberbullying.

6. What did you do?
I told my teacher and my parents about it.

7. In your opinion, what do you think of cyberbullying?
In my opinion, I think cyberbullying is a very bad thing and if you do it you would get into a lot of trouble.

Do start writing your reflection as soon as possible. I am looking forward to reading your reflection.

T2W5 Journal Writing: Kindness

'Hi Everyone, Last week, we were treated to an assembly talk on kindness. Kindness is defined in Collins Cobuild Dictionary as 'the quality of being gentle, caring and helpful.' We can be kind to others in our words, thoughts and deeds.
Here are some quotations on kindness for you to ponder:'Kind words can be short and easy to speak but their echoes are truly endless.' (Mother Teresa)
'Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.' (Mark Twain)
' I expect to pass through this world but once; any good thing therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now; let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again.' (Stephen Grellet)For this week, I would like you to reflect on the meaning of kindness in your life. To guide you in your writing, here are some questions for you to consider:
What do you mean by 'kindness'?
Kindness means to help other people from deep down in your heart.

Has anyone shown any kindness to you? Can you describe how he/she did it?
Yes, my tution friend had shown kindness to me. When I dropped my pencil on the floor, she helped me to pick it up.

Have you done any act of kindness to anyone? Can you describe what you have done?
Yes, I have done an act to my P3 chinese teacher, Mr Koo. I volunteered to help carry his pile of heavy workbooks.

What acts of kindness do you intend to do for the month of April and May?
I intend to help to volunteer in helping my teachers and friends in the month of April and May.

Here is a song on kindness which, I hope, you will enjoy listening as you are doing your journal writing:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JX7NNMKBPsw&feature=relatedI look forward to reading your reflection soon.

T2W1 Journal Writing: Earth Hour

Hi Everyone,

Our Earth is being threatened by our human activities. The result could be disastrous in the years to come if we do not take some actions now. We are already feeling the effects of climate change such as sudden floods, unusual snowing, the melting of the polar ice caps and earthquakes.

For journal writing this week, I would like you to reflect on ‘Earth Hour’ – an event that has been planned for this week. To help you with your reflection, you can go to these websites to get some information::

http://www.earthhour.org/Homepage.aspx http://www.earthhoursingapore.blogspot.com/ http://www.eco-singapore.org/campaign/earth-hour I have also listed some questions below to help you with your writing:
1. What is ‘Earth Hour’?
Earth Hour is to encourage peope to help save the earth.
2. What is its aim?
Its aim is to make the people be aware that our earth is not very green.
3. When and where will it take place?
Saturday 26 March at 8.30PM. It will take place in every business and every community throughout the world .
4. What are people encouraged to do at that hour?
People are encouraged to switch off all electrical appliances.
5. Do you support ‘Earth Hour’? Why?
I support "Earth Hour" . As it helps to save the earth.
6. What are the effects of climate change in Singapore?
The effects will be that Singapore will not be polluted.
7. What can you do to make people aware of climate change?
I can make a campaign tomake people be aware of climate change.

I hope to read your reflection soon.

T2W2 Journal Writing : My Dad

Hi Everyone,
Beside your mother, your father plays a very important part of your family life.

For this week\'s journal writing, you are to write about your Dad and tell him how much he means to you. You will complete the phrase \"You\'re my Dad for life and I\'m really happy when you ...\".

It would be fantastic if you could include pictures of your Dad in the blog. I will not be giving any guiding questions because I know that all your response will be very different.

Looking forward to reading your journal writing this week.

My Dad does play a important part of my family life. My Dad means a lot to me as he helps us earn money to buy things. When my Mom tells my Dad not to spoil us by buying toys for us, but he will end up buying us lots and lots of times.

If I were to say something for the last time, I would tell my Dad " Daddy, I love you!"

W1 W9 & 10 Journal Writing : Fruittie Veggie Programme

Hi Everyone,
We know that eating fruit and vegetables is good for our body. In fact, there are some people who are vegetarians i.e they only eat vegetables and fruit. Doctors have always advocated the eating of fruit and vegetables for their patients and the general public. However, some pupils do not like to eat them. There are many reasons for their dislike.

For this journal writing, I would like you to reflect on the Fruittie Veggie Programme that was launched in our school recently. To help you with your reflection, I have listed some questions below:

1. Did you bring fruit to school on Fruittie days? If 'yes', what fruit did you bring? If 'no', why are you not bringing it?
Ans:No. As I can buy fruit in school too.

2. Do you like to eat fruit and vegetables? Why?
Ans: Yes. As they are healthy and nutritious.

3. Why is it important to eat fruit and vegetables?
Ans: It is important to eat fruit and vegetables as the give you vitamin and fibre.

4. Can you find out from the internet or books ONE fruit or vegetable that you like to eat. Tell us how important it is for our health. I like to eat brocoli as it has nutrition.

5. How can we encourage more children to eat fruit and vegetables?
We can encourage more children to eat fruit and vegetables by organise more events ike the one we are doing now the "Fruittie Veggie Program".

I hope to read your reflection soon.

T1 W8 Total Defence

Dear pupils,

Each year, we commemorate Total Defence Day on the 15th February to remind us of the day when our country fell into the hands of the Japanese army in 1942. Responding actively to the emergency siren and taking the safety evacuation exercise seriously are part and parcel of our responsibility to remain vigilant to the possible threats that we may face in these times of uncertainty. We cannot afford to take peace and stability for granted.

Total Defence comprises of 5 aspects:


The theme for Total Defence 2010 is “ I Will”.
It reminds us that Total Defence is only possible if each and every individual commit ourselves to actively demonstrate their “I Will”message into personal action.

Here are some questions to help guide your reflection:

What do you treasure most in your life?
Ans: I treasure my family members.

Who do you care most about in your life?
Ans: I care for the elders in my family.

In times of danger, what will you do to defend them from harm?
Ans: In times of danger, I would risk my life to defend them.

As a student, how can you do your part in maintaining a strong line of defence in Singapore? What will you do?
Ans: As a student, I would do my part by social defending myself. I will care for one another.

Do you think it is important to remain vigilant at all times when you are in a public area such as in school / on any public transport? Why?
Ans: Yes, I think it is important to remain vigilant at all times when I am in a public area such as in school and on any public transport. As incidents may happen anywhere.

What should you do when you see something suspicious in your surroundings?
Ans: I will call the sercurity officers and police officers or warn other people about it and not to treaten the person or thing.

What clues should you look out for if you see someone behaving suspiciously ?
Ans: I should use the H.O.T.rule and the S.A.L.U.T.E. rule.

How does your being alert and keeping vigilant help Singapore in Total Defence?
Ans: I being alert and keeping vigilant can help Singapore in Total defence as with everybody doing their own part Singapore can be very safe.

T1 W6 Journal Writing : Passion for Learning 1

Hi Everyone,The school value for this month is 'Passion for Learning'. Passion is something that drives a person to excellence. Some examples of people with passion are Henry Ford, Bill Gates, Thomas Edison, Walt Disney, Albert Einstein and Beethoven. They are all great people because they have a great passion for learning. For this journal writing, I would like you to reflect on how you can kindle this passion for learning in you and enjoy learning. To help you with your reflection, I have listed some questions below:


1. In your own words, what is passion for learning?
To me, passion for learning is being attentive to certain subjects.


2. How does 'passion for learning' help you in your learning?
Passion for learning helps me to be more interested in subjects.


3. Do you have a passion for learning? If so, tell us why you have this passion? If not, tell us why you do not have this passion?
Yes, I have this passion as I was fascinated by the subject.


4. Can you find out from the internet or books ONE famous person who has a great passion for learning? Tell us what he/she is/was well-known for and what his/her passion
Florence Nightingle. She took care of the injured people.


5. Can you tell us how you can develop or improve your passion for learning?
I think I can develop and improve my passion for learning by learning more about it.



I am looking forward to reading your reflection.

T1 W5 Journal Writing : Fire Prevention

Hi Everyone,We know that fire is very useful to man. It keeps us warm and helps us cook our food. However, when we lose control of fire, it will destroy humans, houses and everything that is in its way. Hence we know that 'fire is a good servant but a bad master'. In this journal writing, I would like you to reflect on the danger of fire and how we can prevent it. To help you, I have listed some questions below:

1. What do some children do when they play with fire?
Some children play fire by lighting up the fire matches and placing them on a pile of newspaper.

2. Where do they often play with fire?
They often play fire at home.

3. Why do they play with fire?
They play with fire as they think it is fun.

4. What would you do if you see a fire in your house or outside?
If I saw a fire in my house or outside I would immediately take a pail of water room the toliet or the tap and splash it on the fire.

5. How can you prevent fire from starting in your house or outside?
I can prevent fire by being careful with oil or other materials that are flammable.

6. Do you think your house is well protected from fire? If 'Yes', what are the safety features you have in your house. If 'No', what can you and your family do to protect yourselves from fire?
Yes, as we can use the water from the taps and splash it on the fire.

I hope to be able to read your reflection soon.

T1W4 Journal Writing: The Importance of Reading

Hi Everyone,
With the increasing use of computers in school and at home, it appears that many pupils are not reading enough books. They spend a disproportionate about of time infront of their computers instead of reading.

For this week's journal writing, I would like you to reflect on the importance of reading in your learning in school. To help you in your writing, I have listed some questions for you to ponder:
1. Why is reading so important to learning?
Reading is important to learning as it can help improve your English.
2. What types of books do you read?
The type of books that I read are those that have fairies,elves and many other magical characters.
3. Where can you get books to read?
I can get books to read from the School library or the National library.
4. How do you ensure that you get the best out of the books you read?
I ensure that I get the best out of the books I read by selecting great authors that wrote the book.
5. Do you like reading? Why?
Yes, I do like reading. As it gives us more creativity and imagination.
6. What do you think the teachers can do to make you want to read?
I think the teachers can bring us to the School library often and create more Silent Reading Sessions.

Hope to read your reflection soon

T1, W3 - Reflecting on the Past and Planning for the Future

Hi Everyone,
Welcome back to school after a long holiday! I hope you are rejuvenated and are ready to begin a new year of learning. For this blog, I would like you to reflect on what you have done in the past year as well your future plans. Here are some questions to help you get your journal writing going.
1. What were some of the things you did well last year and planned to continue doing this year?
Ans: Some of the things were my examinations, my attitude for teachers and friends and do the best that I can.
2. What were some of the things you did not do well last year?
Ans: Some of the things that I did not do well last year was the subject Maths and Science.
3. How do you plan to improve on them this year?
Ans: I would do more revision, ascessment books and work hard to strive for my goal this year.
4. What are the two main things you want to do this year to improve your learning?
Ans: The two main things I want to do this year are study hard and pay 100% of my attention to the teacher that is talking to the class.
5. How do you plan to accomplish them?
I plan to accomplish them by listening to my elders. Whether they are at school or outside school.
6. Who do you think can help you accomplished your plan?
I think the people who can help me are my teachers and my family members who have gave me encouragement over the years. Thank you.
I hope you will make your journal writing interesting. I am looking forward to reading your blog soon.
Bye!