T3W3 Journal Writing : Effects of Preventive Measures on Pupils

Hi Everyone,

Since we returned to school two weeks ago, we had to take our temperature twice a day. Some of the pupils could not return to school because they were on leave of absence. Our remedial, CCA and other activities have been cancelled or postponed.

In this week's reflection, I would like you to discuss how all these have affected you. I have listed some questions below to help you with your reflection:

1. What do you think of the school's preventive measures for H1N1 such as temperature-taking, no assembly in the hall, cancellation of remedial lessons, CCA and other activities?

2. Which activities have affected you?

3. How has the cancellation of these activities affect you in your learning?

4. Do you think the school is less interesting now? Why?

5. Are you relationship with your friends and teachers affected? If 'yes', in what way/s?

6. What do you do with the extra time you have now?

7. Are you activities outside school affected?

I hope to read your reflection soon.
Start writing immediately.

Mr Ng

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My Reflections.

I think that it is good to stop the remedial classes , CCA and other classes. We should break the virus chain so that we would not have more H1N1 cases. Now, none of the activities have affected me.

Remedial classes have been cancelled because we have to prevent the spread of H1N1 but we cannot learn many new things. I dont think the school is less interesting because the school keeps us occupied and it does not make us feel bored.

No. With the extra time, I hang out with friends or do some revision work. Activities that are done outside school does not affect me.


Sign Off,
Hanna.

Week 9 Journal Writing : Influenza A H1N1

Hi Everyone,

We now have two cases of the Influenza A H1N1 in Malaysia. Will there be a case in Singapore? How much do you understand about this virus? For this week, I would like you to reflect on this topic. To help you, I will list some questions below:

1. What is Influenza A H1N1?
2. How does it spread?
3. Which countries in Asia have people with Influenza A H1N1?
4. How do countries try to prevent the spread of this disease?
5. Do you think the taking of temperature is effective in preventing Influenza A H1N1? Why?
6. What other preventive measures are being taken to combat the spread of this disease in Singapore?
7. What are you doing to prevent the spread of Influenza A H1N1 disease?

Hope to read your journal soon.
Mr Ng

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Hanna.

Influenza A H1N1 is a disease spreading worldwide.
It spreads from people in different countries then on and on to the next country.
Countries like Hong Kong , Mexico, Canada, Coasta Rica, Australia. Of course there are more then that.
About 33 countries comfirmed that their people contracted H1N1.

They should keep away from crowded places, practice more hygiene.Yes. It helps us to make sure that we are not having fever or should we have fever, it is not at the trigger point.
We should wash our hands after using the toilet, sneeze into a tissues paper, and wearing a mask.
I am going to do things that keep me healthy and strong so that I can prevent the disease from spreading to me.

Monday, 18 May 09.
4.20pm

T2W7 Journal Writing : Classroom Cleanliness

Hi Everyone,

Do you clean your classroom every day? For this week's journal writing, I would like you to reflect on your classroom cleanliness. To help you with this task, I will list some questions below:

1. Do you think your classroom is clean? Why/Why not?
2. Why do you think it is important to keep the classroom clean?
3. How do you keep your classroom clean every day?
4. Which classroom cleaning activity did you participate in? (sweeping the floor, emptying the basket, cleaning the whiteboard, etc)
5. What have you learnt from this activity?
6. What school values have you learnt from the classroom cleaning activity?

Waiting to read your reflection soon.
Bye!
Mr Ng


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Hello I am Hanna.

Here are my answers for this post:

Classroom cleanliness.

I think that keeping our surrounding clean is important because insects like lizards and cockroaches may be having a good time there. We should keep the place clean and tidy to prevent pests from coming.

My classroom is untidy and needs improvement. My classroom floor is always filled with papers , tissuses and even worksheets! Sometimes, when this happens , a teacher of another class will come in and teach us a lesson about cleanliness. Keeping the classroom clean is the class 's respondsibility. We should clean the classroom, sweep the floors, and pick up litters we find in the class.

I keep my classroom clean by picking up pieces of papers under the chairs , tables or on the floor.
This way, the classroom will be litter-free! I participate in cleaning the whiteboard. Sometimes , when the teacher finish teaching chinese , my friends and i will take turns to clean the whiteboard.

I learnt that being clean is important . It applies to our everyday life too! I think i learnt Self-Discipline in this activity. We must have self- discipline so that we can improve in our school, life and work!


Monday , 4 May 09 .
4.15pm .

Hanna.

T2 W6 Journal Writing : Kindness

Hi Everyone,
The Singapore Kindness Movement has designated April as the month of kindness. Well, we are coming to the end of April. What acts of kindness have you done?

For this week, I would like you to reflect on 'kindness'.
To get some ideas, you might want to visit the website of the Singapore Kindness Movement at :http://kindness.sg/

Here are some questions to help you get your journal writing going:

1. What do you mean by 'kindness'?

2. Is it important for people to be kind? Why?

3. How can people show their kindness?

4. Could you describe an act of kindness which you have done?

5. How did you feel after doing that act of kindness?

6. What other act/s of kindness would you like to do either in school, at home or in the community?

7. How can you yourself promote the message of kindness to your friends?

I am looking forward to reading your reflection.

Bye!
Mr Ng

Hanna. :P

I think kindness is a kind of act that shows people that we are willing to help them or even thank them for something they did. I think it is important for one to be kind because when we do something nice, good things come to us.People can show their kindness by helping one another. I helped an old lady into the lift as she is weak so i decided to help her otherwise she would fall and injured herself. I felt great because i done a good deed! I would help my mother do house work so she will not be so busy.I think I can advise them to help others.

T2W5 Journal Writing : Earth Day

Dear students,

"Do you know that 22nd April is Earth Day? So what is Earth Day?

If you want to know more,
go to this link http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/environmental/earthday/index.cfmand http://holidays.kaboose.com/earth-day/ Read as much as you can about what people in other parts of the world do on that day. Then reflect on what Earth Day means to you.

Here are some questions to guide you:

1. Is Earth Day important to you? Why?

2. What do you understand by the phrase "save the Earth"?

3. Why do you think it is important to recycle, reuse and reduce?

4. What can you do to save the Earth?

5. Can you suggest an activity which you and your family will do for "Earth Day?"

Best regards,
Mr Ng .

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Hanna. :d

Earth Day is very important to me because it is a day to save our planet."Save The Earth" means that we can do many things to save our earth.We can save electricity by switching off everything in our house for an hour or so to save our earth.It is really important to recycle, reuse and reduce.By doing this, we can save trees and plants. If we don't , the trees around us will soon disappear.I think I will save the earth by cutting down the amount of electricity I use to play games and watch television.My family and I will save the earth by switching off everything in my house for 2 hours.

Sign Off,Hanna.

T2 W3 Journal Writing: Improving the School

Hi Everyone,

Last week, Mrs Nam spoke about the loss of things during CCA in the school. She invited the CCA leaders to come up with suggestions to solve the problem. For this week, I would like everyone to think of ways of improving our school. This could be the improvement in physical facilities such as the field, toilets, classroom, canteen, library, art room, computer lab and other facilities or the people who provided services to you such as the office personnel, teachers, book shop lady, school bus drivers and even the cleaners. In short, you can think of any aspects of the school that needs to improve so that the lives of pupils will be better. To help you, I have listed some questions below:

1. Which aspect/s of the school do you like very much? Why?
2. Which aspect/s of the school do you think you dislike? Why?
3. What do you think can be done to improve it/them?
4. What other areas of the school should be improved?
5. How can pupils help in the improvement of the school?

These questions are just a guide to help you start writing. You are free to to give your own opinions and suggestions..

I hope to read your suggestions soon.
Mr Ng



I am Hanna.

I like canteen most because we can eat and buy food there.
I do not have any place i dislike i this school, there are interesting things everywhere.

We can put up more games and more colours on the wall.
I do not know but we can improve on places where it can be imroved on!
We can help by not littering in the area.


Sign Off ,
Hanna.

T2 W4 Journal Writing : International Friendship Day

Hi Everyone,

For this year, the International Friendship Day focussed on friendship within ASEAN. Making friends among the countries of ASEAN is important as they are our closest neighbours. For this week, we will reflect on friendship among the people of ASEAN. To help you with your journal writing, I have listed some questions below:

'1. Why do we celebrate International Friendship Day?
2. Do you know how International Friendship Day come about?
3. What does ASEAN stand for?
4. Do you know a lot about ASEAN? Try this game at this website:
http://www.ifd2009.com.sg/
What is your knowledge about ASEAN?
5. Do you like the activities organised by the school on International Friendship Day? If not, Why? If 'yes', why?
6. Do you have any friend/s in the ASEAN countries? Tell us how you get to know him/her.
7. What activities do you think the school should organise to help pupils develop friendship with the ASEAN countries?

I hope to read your reflection soon.
Mr Ng









I am Hanna.

I think we celebrate this event because we want to mark this day.
Friendship is something we should .
I do not know much about it but i celebrate it.

ASEAN means Association of South East Asian Nations.
I know a little about ASEAN.
ASEAN is about building a closer relationship with its member states.

Yes, I like events organised by the school because they are fun and interesting.
I don't have any friends in the ASEAN but if i get a chance to interact with them, I think it would be fun!

We could organise games and activities to develop friendship with the ASEAN countries.

SIgn Off ,
Hanna.