So very quickly, a month and a half of 2009 has passed by...I must confess that I'm only JUST getting used to teaching full Math load again after doing a partial music load for the past 3 years. And to make matters worse, my timetable has changed like about FOUR times since school started (and no, I'm not trying to be funny, it literally changed 4 times). Oh well, what to do? I have no say over when and how my timetable changes anyway...so, whatever la.
My kids from last year have all finally settled into their respective JCs and finished their orientations. Seeing their orientation photos on Facebook and their blogs makes me recall the great times that I had while in JC too. To be frank, my own orientation was SUPER BORING. Haha, no thanks to my quiet and shy OGLs that took my OG...plus the super cliques that stuck to themselves. But the rest of my life in JC was a blast! =) The camaraderie and school spirit, something that I'll always miss.
The other day some of my boys came back to visit, and we were just talking about their orientation, the cheers, mass dance and all...and they were commenting on how the school spirit is awesome in JCs, and how it was almost a culture shock to them. But actually, I think, they felt that way coz WE don't have a strong cheer culture nor hyper strong school spirit over here. Something that I, up to now, only half understand, and feel a sense of helplessness about. To me, strong school spirit, love for the school and cheer culture is an integral part, or even part and parcel of school life.
But oh well, I guess for our boys, better late than never :)
So, 2 major fun events that took place over the last week...
S2 Learning Journey - Battlefield Tour
My 2nd time going on the Battlefield Tour, brings back some memories... Was very happy that we visited the Battlebox this time round =)
The entrance into Battlebox, the underground chambers that the British army operated in when they were defending Singapore during the world war.
A pity no pictures are allowed inside the Battlebox itself..
Everyone walking towards the gate of Fort Canning....love the background being slightly blur with the focus on one of my boys.. Love my new camera functions!! :P
The many little notes of remembrance and thanks from visitors and relatives of the soldiers who gave their lives to fight for Singapore..
Kranji War Memorial
I think it's always at the Kranji War Cemetery-cum-memorial where the kids will have their deepest impressions of the whole trip. At least, that's what I feel.
Throughout the day, our guide had told us many many stories about our war heroes, and how they fought for us...and to finally see their graves at Kranji....it just leaves a greater impact than ever.
The ceremony of remembrance, of those who gave their lives, that we may be free...
Simply love this pic.... :)
And this is us, at the end of the Learning Journey :)*tired*
Sec2 camp another time.......
