Tuesday, April 25, 2006
hm i wonder if anony 24 Apr 06, 23:39 and 24 Apr 06, 23:37 were the same as the anony 24 Apr 06, 20:33.. if so, ur stand n tone certainly has changed.. well we dont like to suffer in silence either, but you must know his standing in school.. it would be courting trouble trying to stand up to him.. and be clear, its not for lack of trying.. the point is, the only feasible thing to do now would be to grunt and wait it out since its going to end very soon.. not very practical to anger or provoke someone who’s going to be writing your testimonial and referral letters etc rite? Yeah we live in a pragmatic world. So given this situation, put yourself in out shoes, would you still want to take your suggested course of action?
Sunday, April 23, 2006
Friday, April 21, 2006
Have you ever wondered why?
Have you ever wondered why while we live in a supposed 'open' society, free speech is still not tolerated?
Have you ever wondered why it is so dangerous to speak against the government, or your higher ups for that matter?
Well, today the SDP got sued (yet again) for supposed 'false accusations'. Yes the allegations are a bit hard to believe, in fact it seems as if its a story totally fabricated in his fantasy. Yet our senior ministers need not squeeze the opposition dry and drive them to a corner by suing them again and again. But I guess this time they are aware of the criticism and made be more forgiving. Yet again, why was the SDP so stupid to throw such allegations? It could be a calculated political ploy, or perhaps the allegations were really true. Heh. Nobody knows.
Well anyway, we're supposed to live in a 'democratic' society. But so far, the only democracy I see happens just once every six years. And even then its not really democratic because we don't have much choice. While the PAP may be unfairly dominating, the opposition isn't really that capable (yet), and perhaps because the PAP choose to stifle their talent.
Otherwise, at work, in school... do we really see democracy? Except with regards to electing our own SC and house comm and erm, FOTY, we don't really have much of a say in our education and the policies the school may choose to adopt. Contrast that with Switzerland which allow students to vote on many matters including their education.
What about in our very own class...?
Now this is interesting, consider this:
What kind of leader would our CT make?
Answer: A dictator!
Now, isn't that surprising? Please tell me if you disagree though.
But, jokes aside, many of us have suffered, in varying degrees, under many of his unpopular antics, which may not always be bad, but yet definitely not always beneficial.
For example, he chides us when we hand in things a little late, when the consequences are trivial. But when it comes to important things such as our A level registration, he waits till the last day before telling us to see him, presumably to create a sense of anxiety within us so as to either satisfy himself or teach us the importance of punctuality? If it is the latter, then why play the trick again and again without giving us a good proper lecture at the end that he was demonstrating the importance of punctuality. At least that would have justified his actions a little bit more. Because we have such an unpredictable CT, his every move would just keep some of us guessing what he's up to, and whether some actions are deliberate or purely accidental.
Well, I shall not leave my name in case this blog is viewed by eyes that should not see this. Even though I've not slandered, I'm not sure whether our CT might be able to take criticism and feedback well. And if he can, then who wrote it doesn't matter.
Anyone of you is welcome to contribute to this post annonymously if you have any grievances or complains. Just do so in a constructive manner, and do self-censor a bit too.
The small voice of the disgruntled
Have you ever wondered why it is so dangerous to speak against the government, or your higher ups for that matter?
Well, today the SDP got sued (yet again) for supposed 'false accusations'. Yes the allegations are a bit hard to believe, in fact it seems as if its a story totally fabricated in his fantasy. Yet our senior ministers need not squeeze the opposition dry and drive them to a corner by suing them again and again. But I guess this time they are aware of the criticism and made be more forgiving. Yet again, why was the SDP so stupid to throw such allegations? It could be a calculated political ploy, or perhaps the allegations were really true. Heh. Nobody knows.
Well anyway, we're supposed to live in a 'democratic' society. But so far, the only democracy I see happens just once every six years. And even then its not really democratic because we don't have much choice. While the PAP may be unfairly dominating, the opposition isn't really that capable (yet), and perhaps because the PAP choose to stifle their talent.
Otherwise, at work, in school... do we really see democracy? Except with regards to electing our own SC and house comm and erm, FOTY, we don't really have much of a say in our education and the policies the school may choose to adopt. Contrast that with Switzerland which allow students to vote on many matters including their education.
What about in our very own class...?
Now this is interesting, consider this:
What kind of leader would our CT make?
Answer: A dictator!
Now, isn't that surprising? Please tell me if you disagree though.
But, jokes aside, many of us have suffered, in varying degrees, under many of his unpopular antics, which may not always be bad, but yet definitely not always beneficial.
For example, he chides us when we hand in things a little late, when the consequences are trivial. But when it comes to important things such as our A level registration, he waits till the last day before telling us to see him, presumably to create a sense of anxiety within us so as to either satisfy himself or teach us the importance of punctuality? If it is the latter, then why play the trick again and again without giving us a good proper lecture at the end that he was demonstrating the importance of punctuality. At least that would have justified his actions a little bit more. Because we have such an unpredictable CT, his every move would just keep some of us guessing what he's up to, and whether some actions are deliberate or purely accidental.
Well, I shall not leave my name in case this blog is viewed by eyes that should not see this. Even though I've not slandered, I'm not sure whether our CT might be able to take criticism and feedback well. And if he can, then who wrote it doesn't matter.
Anyone of you is welcome to contribute to this post annonymously if you have any grievances or complains. Just do so in a constructive manner, and do self-censor a bit too.
The small voice of the disgruntled
Saturday, April 15, 2006
Happie Entry!!
pple!! i m back!!altho' i wish to stay in italy longer!! ((:
Congrats to aquila!!!
Okie.. that's quite lame but i got that picture in venice anyway. ((:
Yeps. we topped the competition!! ((: Did VJ n Singapore proud!! Upheld the name of VJChoir!! ((:
OKie. so we got 2 gold medals, for the sacred and mixed youth catergory! and was catergory winner for mixed youth. Hence, the chance to perform in the grand finals!!
Den.. at the grand finals we got the audience vote for public prize.. and the judges liked us... so we've got the grand prize!! ((:
FUN FUN!! HAPPY HIPPOS FOR ALL!!
Congrats to aquila!!!
Okie.. that's quite lame but i got that picture in venice anyway. ((:
Yeps. we topped the competition!! ((: Did VJ n Singapore proud!! Upheld the name of VJChoir!! ((:
OKie. so we got 2 gold medals, for the sacred and mixed youth catergory! and was catergory winner for mixed youth. Hence, the chance to perform in the grand finals!!
Den.. at the grand finals we got the audience vote for public prize.. and the judges liked us... so we've got the grand prize!! ((:
FUN FUN!! HAPPY HIPPOS FOR ALL!!
Sports Day!
WARNING: this post is going to be bias, put ur social studies skills to use, didn't u learn to judge the reliability of the report based on the credentials of the author?
so here it goes....
the plan was simple, go in there on april 13 and own sports day.
yeap.. and we did it!
the fun and hype at the grandstands (aquila pepsi, aquila water, the trumpets and euphonium, the hair spray, the balloons and most importantly the cheers!),
the chicky meal chicken look-alike mascot (thanx erjian! u've been perspiring the whole day in it, i'll definitely not forget how u hit the speakers when the music stopped for cheerleading! lol),
decorating the whole track as though it's out own carnival
(the banners opposite the grandstand,
the BIG BIG banner,
the buntings)
going into the final day of sports day with a 70+ points lead ain't an easy feat, all thanx to the active participation from everyone (really, sports day ain't really a day just for trackers and others from sports cca, bcos the points that we can chalk up are more or less certain already, what makes the difference is all the others who do their part and make a small contribution that adds up to alot. we've proven that right haven't we?). Speaking of which, i apologise for being an irritating bug buzzing around everyone from the house during the registration period.. ooppss... sorry! really wished that everyone could step out of their own comfort zone and try something special during their 2 years in college.
phew! i was really relieved that sports day was not brought forward to the morning. i know alot of u all out there would have thought otherwise.. but then it really meant alot of last minute prep for us, imagine the adrenaline that we've to go thru if the last 6 hours of sports day prep is to be compressed into a short half hour.. and lucky yanho's prediction didn't come true as well... all his talks abt raining that afternoon and sports day postponed to the afternoon..
knew that aquila would not have been able to chalk up as much points as our closest competitors that day (note: i choose the word competitors and not rivals! econs students will get the meaning, it's a friendly competition in the name of school spirit after all right?), just hoping that the extended lead that we have from the heats will have pull us through it... but surprise surprise! we did well that day didn't we?
for the house, this has been my greatest moment! to lead it to the championship (may i stress that this is superficial once again) and the best house to be in.
as an athlete, this wasn't the best that i could have achieved, it simply wasn't the potential that i could have reached at that moment of time, but i promise, i will rise up to the challege, i will not not fall again like i did this time, no obstacle too big will be there for me to over come, come july during nationals, i will be the jennhaur that leaps confidentlt in the air once again!
(oh, does anyone have pictures of sports day? upload them on the blog pleases, i will really like to have them. thanx!)
jennhaur came, saw, blogged
so here it goes....
the plan was simple, go in there on april 13 and own sports day.
yeap.. and we did it!
the fun and hype at the grandstands (aquila pepsi, aquila water, the trumpets and euphonium, the hair spray, the balloons and most importantly the cheers!),
the chicky meal chicken look-alike mascot (thanx erjian! u've been perspiring the whole day in it, i'll definitely not forget how u hit the speakers when the music stopped for cheerleading! lol),
decorating the whole track as though it's out own carnival
(the banners opposite the grandstand,
the BIG BIG banner
the buntings
going into the final day of sports day with a 70+ points lead ain't an easy feat, all thanx to the active participation from everyone (really, sports day ain't really a day just for trackers and others from sports cca, bcos the points that we can chalk up are more or less certain already, what makes the difference is all the others who do their part and make a small contribution that adds up to alot. we've proven that right haven't we?). Speaking of which, i apologise for being an irritating bug buzzing around everyone from the house during the registration period.. ooppss... sorry! really wished that everyone could step out of their own comfort zone and try something special during their 2 years in college.
phew! i was really relieved that sports day was not brought forward to the morning. i know alot of u all out there would have thought otherwise.. but then it really meant alot of last minute prep for us, imagine the adrenaline that we've to go thru if the last 6 hours of sports day prep is to be compressed into a short half hour.. and lucky yanho's prediction didn't come true as well... all his talks abt raining that afternoon and sports day postponed to the afternoon..
knew that aquila would not have been able to chalk up as much points as our closest competitors that day (note: i choose the word competitors and not rivals! econs students will get the meaning, it's a friendly competition in the name of school spirit after all right?), just hoping that the extended lead that we have from the heats will have pull us through it... but surprise surprise! we did well that day didn't we?
AQUILA!
CHEERDANCE COMPETITION CHAMPIONS!
OVERALL GIRLS CHAMPIONS!
OVERALL BOYS CHAMPIONS!
SPORT DAY OVERALL CHAMPIONS 2006!
as the curtains draw, it's time to pack up my feelings and get back to studies, haven't been able to pay my fullest attention in class for quite a long while.. really ashamed of myself abt it... and sorry to the tutors and lecturers out there if i haven't been doing my work and sleeping during lessons.. i've tried.. really...OVERALL GIRLS CHAMPIONS!
OVERALL BOYS CHAMPIONS!
SPORT DAY OVERALL CHAMPIONS 2006!
well.. all of these are just mere results, things that will pass and people will forget (besides having the word AQUILA being engraved on the challenge trophy).. what i felt was more important is that we went through this common expereince as a house! i have no regrets abt it if at the end of the day, everyone agrees that "Aquila is the best house to be in!"
for the house, this has been my greatest moment! to lead it to the championship (may i stress that this is superficial once again) and the best house to be in.
as an athlete, this wasn't the best that i could have achieved, it simply wasn't the potential that i could have reached at that moment of time, but i promise, i will rise up to the challege, i will not not fall again like i did this time, no obstacle too big will be there for me to over come, come july during nationals, i will be the jennhaur that leaps confidentlt in the air once again!
(oh, does anyone have pictures of sports day? upload them on the blog pleases, i will really like to have them. thanx!)
DON'T WAIT! DON'T HESITATE!
THE BATTLE HAS BEGUN!
INTIMIDAT AND DOMINATE,
AQUILA'S NUMBER ONE!
WE'VE GOT IT TOGETHER!
WE'RE GOING TO THE TOP!
DUN LOOK BACK,
COS WE WOULDN'T BE STOP!
AQUILA!
THE BATTLE HAS BEGUN!
INTIMIDAT AND DOMINATE,
AQUILA'S NUMBER ONE!
WE'VE GOT IT TOGETHER!
WE'RE GOING TO THE TOP!
DUN LOOK BACK,
COS WE WOULDN'T BE STOP!
AQUILA!
jennhaur came, saw, blogged
Friday, April 07, 2006
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Arrivederci
To Jiejun and Zhouchu:
Arrivederci and Buon viaggio! (translation: Goodbye and have a safe journey)
Bring us something delicious back from Italy! =D
- S44
Arrivederci and Buon viaggio! (translation: Goodbye and have a safe journey)
Bring us something delicious back from Italy! =D
- S44
Saturday, April 01, 2006
musicfest '06
hey 05S44 and 06S44,
thanks for all the support and everything. Shuwen, Wilbur, Minning, Angela, Sean, Chun Teck, Qing Wei, Er Jian, Stephanie, Hui Qing, Zhou Chu, Aloysius, J. Lau, Nicholas, Belinda, Isabella, Benjamin, Dun Hao, Su Yi, Denise, Chor Min, Jacqueline, Vira, Cheryl, Kelvin and Si Zhao thanks for coming :) thanks for making musicfest '06 a day that i will never forget. you guys make all the difference and are the best audience we could play for. thanks for giving us this privilege:)
thank you so much Nigel and Daniel :) under His covering, we truly are the Daniel Band, and its so great playing with you guys. No words can express what can only be done so through the music :)
and thank you SC and emcees, without whom this whole thing would not have happened:)
last but not least, thank you Lord for everything. i am truly humbled:)
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thanks for all the support and everything. Shuwen, Wilbur, Minning, Angela, Sean, Chun Teck, Qing Wei, Er Jian, Stephanie, Hui Qing, Zhou Chu, Aloysius, J. Lau, Nicholas, Belinda, Isabella, Benjamin, Dun Hao, Su Yi, Denise, Chor Min, Jacqueline, Vira, Cheryl, Kelvin and Si Zhao thanks for coming :) thanks for making musicfest '06 a day that i will never forget. you guys make all the difference and are the best audience we could play for. thanks for giving us this privilege:)
thank you so much Nigel and Daniel :) under His covering, we truly are the Daniel Band, and its so great playing with you guys. No words can express what can only be done so through the music :)
and thank you SC and emcees, without whom this whole thing would not have happened:)
last but not least, thank you Lord for everything. i am truly humbled:)
Hi came, saw, blogged
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