Sunday, February 17, 2008 9:27 PM Y
Letter to Mdm Tan
Dear Mdm Tan,
How have you been? It has been such a long time ever since we last saw one another. Time really flies, the holidays have passed in a flash and a new year has just begun. As you know this year is an important and crucial year for both me and my friends. In the next few months or so, it will be our O level papers. So my goal for this year is really to do well in it and ale to proceed on to a higher education.
With the O level exam starting this a week earlier this year, it showed me how busy and packed my schedule can be. The teachers have to conduct their lesson faster in order to complete the syllabus and revisions have to start earlier. After since school had started, staying back till five plus in the evening has been a routine for me. I am thankful that our school teachers had took the effort to conduct extra lessons and remedial for the secondary four and five as to get us started for 0-level than a last minute one where we start cramming all the noted into our mind.
The teachers are more experienced, they are more strict and serious towards our learning and attitudes. They want us to spend our time wisely and put in our best than to regret later after our results are out. More homework and test were given; I have to learn to manage my time properly between both my studies and band. It has been a great pleasure and fun to be in the band as playing instrument helps me to relieve stress and I really gain a lot through band. Band teaches me to be more discipline and knowing to manage my time properly as there are a lot of practices within a week.
Ever since school reopens, the time I spent with my friends has been limited. Most of the time, after remedial or CCA, all of us would be so tired and exhausted that we want to fly home straight away and have a pleasing rest instead of spending time together. Even when we have the time to spend together, we would use it by studying together as compared to the past; we would hang out together and enjoy ourselves.
I have learnt that organizing my time and planning my schedule ahead is important for me in order to manage well. These are some of the changes I had experienced after since school reopens in 2008. Hope to see you in near future. Write soon, I’d love to hear from you. Wishing you a Happy New Year.!
Take care and best regards,
Christina
9:06 PM Y
First Day of School
For weeks before school started, I had been getting everything ready such as my books, new shoes and my brand new uniform. I had been looking forward to my new secondary school as I find the school very unique compared to other schools. The school canteen is located on the third level while in other schools; it will be located on the first floor. The canteen is really big; it’s twice of my primary school. However as the day drew nearer, I began to get butterflies in my stomach. I felt nervous and excited at the same time. Lots of what ifs come across my mind. What if I am lost in school as it is so big? All this questions kept crowding my mind.
I barely slept in the night before school reopen. I tossed and turned in my bed, wondering what the next day would be like. I woke up before my parent called me and I got ready for school. My heart was pounding with fear. I reached school quite early because it was just a stone’s throw from my home. As I find my seat in the assembly hall, I looked around and I spotted some of my primary school friends. After the national anthem, the principal gave his welcoming speech and the school rules. We were told that we should be more independent as we are now in secondary school and it would be different from primary school.
After the speech, we were sent to our classes. When I was in my class, I discovered that my fears were unfounded. I soon made friends with my classmates, comparing my results with them and I sharing of our former schools. I began to relax to relax and feel that I would really gain a lot of great experience in this school.
While we were interacting with the new classmates, our form teacher entered the class and silence filled the air. Our form teacher was Mdm Wong and she looked quite strict so I knew we have to behave ourselves. She shared with us the goals and rules for our class. I was motivated by the goals and I told myself not to give up easily and continue to strive as one. Soon it was time for recess; the canteen was filled with people and voice. After that. The secondary one had to gather back to the hall as they were activities being planned for us by the council. We got to tour around the school and get to recognize some of the places. During the journey, I managed to know some classmates. We were engaged in the conversation where we shared about our primary school and results. Just as we were chatting, it was ice-breakers where we could get to understand one another better. I felt excited as I managed to know more interesting people. Then we started to practice our mass dance for the coming up camp. We were very into the dance and it bonds the class spirit together. I really got a great time there.
Time passed very fast and soon it was time to go home. The first day at school was over. As I walked out the gate with my new friends, I told myself that I have to cherish my time in school and do my best in everything.
As time go by. I am already Sec 4 and new batch of juniors are coming in. I believe the Secondary 1 will have a great experience in Kent Ridge Secondary School under the guidance of the teachers and the councilors.
