by Jervan Khou
Behind the scenes, away from the sports seasons and SYF performances, almost all CCAs are starting the handover process. For many Year 6s, this is probably the busiest period of the year. For outgoing CCA leaders, some will feel satisfied with the things they’ve done over the past year. Others, and I suspect that this is the feeling of the majority, will regret the missed opportunities and wrong decisions.
by Radiya Jamari (14A03B)
When I brought my primeval Nokia ‘brick’ phone to school, the most frequently asked question that was directed to me was a brow-raising ‘What happened to your phone?’ While at first I attempted to explain the tragedy that had befallen my Blackberry, it was pretty soon condensed into ‘Well, this is my new phone.’
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by Jervan Khou
Many a time we hear of a cause, be it about children in Kenya or the elderly in Singapore, but how often do we do anything about it afterwards? How often do we feel passionate about something for three days then forget everything almost immediately after that? How often do we pledge or dedicate our hearts to something meaningful, only to dismiss that pledge as a passing statement?
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by Amy Ng and Valerie Tang
“Education without values, as useful as it is, seems rather to make man a more clever devil.” – C.S. Lewis
The year 2012 was mired by a multitude of scandals involving high-profile figures and public officials. This, along with the Ministry of Education’s plan to place more emphasis on values and character, could explain the sudden spike in assembly talks and reminders centred on morals and discipline.
by Jervan Khou
Aurora: What does it mean? Scientifically at least, it is a natural light display, caused by the collision of charged particles in the atmosphere. It is also the theme for the orientation of the Class of 2014. Perhaps it was hoped that the collision of the supposedly brightest minds would spark off a brilliant, awe-inspiring display of beauty – one which would light up the sky.
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