The word terrorism scares each and every one of us. It is something that no one is willing to go through. For that reason, Singapore has taken many actions to make sure that there is sufficient security for the people to live peacefully and with a sense of secure.
Recently, the Singapore Police Force held a drill at Sentosa. The drill was mainly on terrorism and how the public react to such incidents. Stated in the newspapers, its main aim was to see how alert and fast the police force react in such emergency situations. After all these practices and drills, we can strongly say that Singapore can handle any kind of problems it faces to protect its people.
Singapore being such a safe and alert country, there are very slim chances of it being attacked by terrorists. Also, we, the public, can safely move around. Despite all these satisfactions, there is still a sense of fear when the word terrorism is heard.
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Thursday, July 16, 2009
Sunday, May 3, 2009
According to legend, Ethiopian goatherd discovered coffee. It started as food and drink for African tribesmen. From there, it became a worldwide popular drink. Coffee is important among the natural commodities and it is a major source of income among the exporting countries. Many people depended on coffee for their livelihood and drink a lot of coffee. There was a frost in 1975 where almost half the country’s coffee trees were damaged and prices fell to a huge extend. In 1979, a frost hit Brazil again. The income loss could last for three to five years for a single tree and the loss for 15 millions trees was huge. Thus, Brazil stopped all shipments. Farmer planted a lot when prices rose. The prices fell when there was overproduction. Thus, farmers planted other crops. The only solution to this was to limit output, have a reserve and to sell at reasonable prices.
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Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Cross Country cum Total Defence Day
Cross country, being the annual event held in school, was also held this year on the 13th February 2009 at Nanyang Polytechnic. Not only that, we also commemorated our Total Defence Day on the same day.
Few days before this event, our class teachers explained the meaning of the different defences and the importance of it in Singapore. Also, we had a class activity that consisted of a quiz based-on what were taught.
On the day of Cross Country, the girls had to run a total distance of 2.6 kilometers and the boy had to run 3.6 kilometers. We also had a competing round among the girls and boys of different levels. We also had a free supply of MILO by the school. On the whole, I enjoyed the event and would participate in the following years’ events too.
Few days before this event, our class teachers explained the meaning of the different defences and the importance of it in Singapore. Also, we had a class activity that consisted of a quiz based-on what were taught.
On the day of Cross Country, the girls had to run a total distance of 2.6 kilometers and the boy had to run 3.6 kilometers. We also had a competing round among the girls and boys of different levels. We also had a free supply of MILO by the school. On the whole, I enjoyed the event and would participate in the following years’ events too.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Reflective Summary
Date: 8th March 2009
Time: 5.45 pm
From all the past reflective journals, I have learnt a lot about the climate changes and I will use my knowledge wisely in other situations pertaining to this subject.
Firstly, I have learnt about what climate change is long term effect on shift in statistics of the weather. Also, I was able to understand how the climate change, global warming and the greenhouse effect are related.
After that, in my second journal, I was able to differentiate between the causes by natural variability and human activities. Also, I learnt how human use the earth’s natural resources selfishly and how their activities harm the earth.
In my third journal, I learnt about the effects of climate changes. It has been proven that human acts are ones that affect the earth very badly. I also learnt how small occurrence such as cutting down of trees to make paper can harm the earth.
In my forth journal, I wrote about tips that we can follow to save whatever we are left with on Earth. I have also been following the tips and I am happy that I am saving part of the resources on Earth. I sincerely hope many people will use the tips too.
Lastly, in my fifth journal, I talked how environment events can help to educate the public. In this situation where many people have to cooperate to change the earth for the better, I am very glad to say that the Earth Hour that was conducted recently has served its purpose on not only saving the Earth but also bringing public awareness on the need to save the remnants on Earth.
Thus, through this project, I have learnt many useful things that I might be able to use in the future. This project has taught me the urgency of saving the earth and I will do my part to save my home, the Earth.
Time: 5.45 pm
From all the past reflective journals, I have learnt a lot about the climate changes and I will use my knowledge wisely in other situations pertaining to this subject.
Firstly, I have learnt about what climate change is long term effect on shift in statistics of the weather. Also, I was able to understand how the climate change, global warming and the greenhouse effect are related.
After that, in my second journal, I was able to differentiate between the causes by natural variability and human activities. Also, I learnt how human use the earth’s natural resources selfishly and how their activities harm the earth.
In my third journal, I learnt about the effects of climate changes. It has been proven that human acts are ones that affect the earth very badly. I also learnt how small occurrence such as cutting down of trees to make paper can harm the earth.
In my forth journal, I wrote about tips that we can follow to save whatever we are left with on Earth. I have also been following the tips and I am happy that I am saving part of the resources on Earth. I sincerely hope many people will use the tips too.
Lastly, in my fifth journal, I talked how environment events can help to educate the public. In this situation where many people have to cooperate to change the earth for the better, I am very glad to say that the Earth Hour that was conducted recently has served its purpose on not only saving the Earth but also bringing public awareness on the need to save the remnants on Earth.
Thus, through this project, I have learnt many useful things that I might be able to use in the future. This project has taught me the urgency of saving the earth and I will do my part to save my home, the Earth.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Reflective Journal 5
Date: 1st March 2009
Time: 8.04 pm
This article that I read was something different. It said about how people around the world tried to get the environmental message on how to save the world for the better. Unfortunately, only some messages caught the public’s attention.
A global movement such as Earth Hour has caught may people’s attention. It not only caught the public’s attention but also served as a lesson to the public to teach them about the urgency to save the earth.
I really think that people would have lots of tips that they can follow in their daily lives from the various channels like National Geographic. The channel flashed many tips for public to follow.
I really hope the public will use the tips wisely and join in this movement to save our home.
Time: 8.04 pm
This article that I read was something different. It said about how people around the world tried to get the environmental message on how to save the world for the better. Unfortunately, only some messages caught the public’s attention.
A global movement such as Earth Hour has caught may people’s attention. It not only caught the public’s attention but also served as a lesson to the public to teach them about the urgency to save the earth.
I really think that people would have lots of tips that they can follow in their daily lives from the various channels like National Geographic. The channel flashed many tips for public to follow.
I really hope the public will use the tips wisely and join in this movement to save our home.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Virtual Tour to Chek Jawa
Date: 12 January 2009
Time: 11.30am
We had to select a perfect location that could help us with our project on animal and plant conservation. Indeed, we needed a place that provides us with a fascinating array of animals and plants from different habitat and of different adaptations.
We then viewed a virtual tour of Chek Jawa has provided magnificent sites of Chek Jawa. Chek Jawa is located at Pulau Ubin, Singapore. According to our expectations, Chek Jawa showcases rare creatures and plants that are worth knowing about. Some animals and plants have left different impact on us. Here is some information on the animals and plants that has amazed us.
Our first destination was mangrove swamp. We came across many different mangrove animals. One of the wondrous animals that we spotted was the Porcelain Fiddler Crab. This is an outstanding animal because of its vibrant colours, unlike common crabs. Its tiny body, which has a width of 1.5 – 2 cm, is coated with shiny black that has white dotted stripes. It also has a striking orange pincers that attracts our attention the most.
The next creature that amazed us was the sea slug. This creature was not very attractive or might we say it was spotless. But, one of us somehow came across this creature. What actually amazed us was the way its body system works. The sea slug’s gills are modified for breathing air. Infect, they are hermaphrodites with complicated reproductive organs to ensure cross- but not self-fertilisation. Sea slugs actually come in different colours and sizes. There are some which are so colourful that it might seem to you like a plasticy-looking toy. But the common ones that were found in the rocky shore of Chek Jawa was the blackish coloured slug. One reason this amazing creature is rarely seen is because of its colour.
Our final destination was the coastal forest of chek jawa. There, they had a canopy of trees, plants and a few wild creatures. Almost everything there was so vibrantly coloured. But, only one had caught our eye. This plant actually looked like a pinkish coloured dangling lamp. It was just unbelievable. We were so excited upon looking at the plant so intensively. We just wished we could have plucked the fruit of the plant. It was definitely very eyed catching.
From this trip to Chek Jawa, we both think that we have really learnt beyond our classrooms and daily lives. We think that this tour has not only provided us with information of different plants and animals but also an outdoor experience.
Time: 11.30am
We had to select a perfect location that could help us with our project on animal and plant conservation. Indeed, we needed a place that provides us with a fascinating array of animals and plants from different habitat and of different adaptations.
We then viewed a virtual tour of Chek Jawa has provided magnificent sites of Chek Jawa. Chek Jawa is located at Pulau Ubin, Singapore. According to our expectations, Chek Jawa showcases rare creatures and plants that are worth knowing about. Some animals and plants have left different impact on us. Here is some information on the animals and plants that has amazed us.
Our first destination was mangrove swamp. We came across many different mangrove animals. One of the wondrous animals that we spotted was the Porcelain Fiddler Crab. This is an outstanding animal because of its vibrant colours, unlike common crabs. Its tiny body, which has a width of 1.5 – 2 cm, is coated with shiny black that has white dotted stripes. It also has a striking orange pincers that attracts our attention the most.
The next creature that amazed us was the sea slug. This creature was not very attractive or might we say it was spotless. But, one of us somehow came across this creature. What actually amazed us was the way its body system works. The sea slug’s gills are modified for breathing air. Infect, they are hermaphrodites with complicated reproductive organs to ensure cross- but not self-fertilisation. Sea slugs actually come in different colours and sizes. There are some which are so colourful that it might seem to you like a plasticy-looking toy. But the common ones that were found in the rocky shore of Chek Jawa was the blackish coloured slug. One reason this amazing creature is rarely seen is because of its colour.
Our final destination was the coastal forest of chek jawa. There, they had a canopy of trees, plants and a few wild creatures. Almost everything there was so vibrantly coloured. But, only one had caught our eye. This plant actually looked like a pinkish coloured dangling lamp. It was just unbelievable. We were so excited upon looking at the plant so intensively. We just wished we could have plucked the fruit of the plant. It was definitely very eyed catching.
From this trip to Chek Jawa, we both think that we have really learnt beyond our classrooms and daily lives. We think that this tour has not only provided us with information of different plants and animals but also an outdoor experience.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Confessions of an Acrophobia
It had always been a problem for me to do any form of high elements activities. In particular, I was afraid of doing activities like abseiling and flying fox. When all my friends are eagerly volunteering themselves to do these activities, I try my very best to escape these activities. Though I might be seen cheering for my friends, I would not dare to go up there to participate.
Although I tried my best to escape these activities for each camp, there was a particular time where I was spotted standing in a corner by a teacher. She approached me in a friendly way and was eager to know why I was away from my group of friends. After I had explained to her about my phobia, she insisted that I should experience it to see for myself if it was really scary.
My teacher then went to the place my friends were standing. She then asked the girl who was eagerly waiting to try the abseiling next to give me a chance. The girl gave up her chance to me. My teacher then explained to my friends about my phobia. Upon hearing it, my friends immediately started cheering for me. One by one came forward to tell about their experience. They also ensured me that there were no chances of me falling down as the instructor would be holding on to the other end of the rope.
Keeping their words of encouragement in mind, I climbed up the flight of stairs where the instructor was waiting for me. The instructor being a kind person, he slowly explained to me how to slowly go down. When I was going down, I could hear my friends down there cheering and screaming my name. Though I was feeling very nervous and trying to avoid looking down, I preserved throughout the journey down. When my foot finally touched the ground, I let out a sigh of relief. My friends were all crowded around me, one by one asking me how I felt.
I found this experience very unique. I thanked my friends for cheering for me and encouraging me to try. I also thanked my teacher who was waiting for me to share my experience. Though I was able to go up there because my teacher insisted I should try, I was unable to volunteer myself again. I then realized that my fear has restricted me from doing high elements activities and looking down from high-rise buildings. I have taken this weakness of mine more as a motivation rather than a discouragement. I try my best in most scenarios to do these activities to get out of my fear.
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Although I tried my best to escape these activities for each camp, there was a particular time where I was spotted standing in a corner by a teacher. She approached me in a friendly way and was eager to know why I was away from my group of friends. After I had explained to her about my phobia, she insisted that I should experience it to see for myself if it was really scary.
My teacher then went to the place my friends were standing. She then asked the girl who was eagerly waiting to try the abseiling next to give me a chance. The girl gave up her chance to me. My teacher then explained to my friends about my phobia. Upon hearing it, my friends immediately started cheering for me. One by one came forward to tell about their experience. They also ensured me that there were no chances of me falling down as the instructor would be holding on to the other end of the rope.
Keeping their words of encouragement in mind, I climbed up the flight of stairs where the instructor was waiting for me. The instructor being a kind person, he slowly explained to me how to slowly go down. When I was going down, I could hear my friends down there cheering and screaming my name. Though I was feeling very nervous and trying to avoid looking down, I preserved throughout the journey down. When my foot finally touched the ground, I let out a sigh of relief. My friends were all crowded around me, one by one asking me how I felt.
I found this experience very unique. I thanked my friends for cheering for me and encouraging me to try. I also thanked my teacher who was waiting for me to share my experience. Though I was able to go up there because my teacher insisted I should try, I was unable to volunteer myself again. I then realized that my fear has restricted me from doing high elements activities and looking down from high-rise buildings. I have taken this weakness of mine more as a motivation rather than a discouragement. I try my best in most scenarios to do these activities to get out of my fear.
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Sunday, February 1, 2009
Reflective Journal 4
Date: 1st February 2009
Time: 7.34 pm
This article that I read about educated me on ways I can prevent the effects of climate change to take place. I have taken note of some ways I can help save our planet and I hope people out there will also do the same.
Some ways that I learnt was that to reuse, reduce and recycle. This is one of the simplest way to help as the cutting down of trees can increase the amount of carbon dioxide in the environment and that would lead to climate change as carbon dioxide traps the heat in the atmosphere.
Another way is to use energy saving bulbs. This would reduce the amount needed and can cut down on the amount of burning of fossil fuels which contribute to the climate change.
Finally, we can take part in the annually conducted global movement call Earth Hour. This requires us to switch off the lights for an hour which can save a lot of out earth’s resources and reduce the effects of climate change.
Thus, if we all cooperate, we can change the world for the better. After all, the earth is our home and its our duty to save it.
Time: 7.34 pm
This article that I read about educated me on ways I can prevent the effects of climate change to take place. I have taken note of some ways I can help save our planet and I hope people out there will also do the same.
Some ways that I learnt was that to reuse, reduce and recycle. This is one of the simplest way to help as the cutting down of trees can increase the amount of carbon dioxide in the environment and that would lead to climate change as carbon dioxide traps the heat in the atmosphere.
Another way is to use energy saving bulbs. This would reduce the amount needed and can cut down on the amount of burning of fossil fuels which contribute to the climate change.
Finally, we can take part in the annually conducted global movement call Earth Hour. This requires us to switch off the lights for an hour which can save a lot of out earth’s resources and reduce the effects of climate change.
Thus, if we all cooperate, we can change the world for the better. After all, the earth is our home and its our duty to save it.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Reflective Journal 3
Date: 25th January 2009
Time: 4.58 pm
The article I read about explains totally about the harmful effects of climate change. These effects all harm the mankind and the environment that they live in.
The effects of climate change can range from floods to hurricanes. Firstly, the ice bergs are melting. This would lead to a rise in sea level and even tsunami. Warmer temperature can also affect human’s health. Also drought can take place in lots of places. That would lead to sort of food supplies and cause health problems.
Thus, we should try our best no to contribute to the climate change as it only affects us, humans.
Time: 4.58 pm
The article I read about explains totally about the harmful effects of climate change. These effects all harm the mankind and the environment that they live in.
The effects of climate change can range from floods to hurricanes. Firstly, the ice bergs are melting. This would lead to a rise in sea level and even tsunami. Warmer temperature can also affect human’s health. Also drought can take place in lots of places. That would lead to sort of food supplies and cause health problems.
Thus, we should try our best no to contribute to the climate change as it only affects us, humans.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
School Holidays
Holidays are the days where we can set our minds off the books and time for us to relax our minds. Last year, however, was very different from which i had before. This time, the holidays were longer and started even before Deepavali. I had a opportunity to spent a longer period of time in Malaysia, were i celebrate Deepavali. The week i had stayed there were filled with endless joy. I had a chance to visit all my relatives and played fire crackers with my cousins.
Though i had spent many memorable moments there, i did not forget to revise my work and keep up to my standards. I think this is the best way to improve on our academic work. Besides revising my work, i also spent valuable time with my family and had a very good chance to catch up with whatever i had missed out with them.
Thus, holidays, in my opinion, does not only mean freedom to me but also time to catching up with our family. To me, spending holidays in a meaningful and useful manner would help us in building a bright and broader future ahead.
Though i had spent many memorable moments there, i did not forget to revise my work and keep up to my standards. I think this is the best way to improve on our academic work. Besides revising my work, i also spent valuable time with my family and had a very good chance to catch up with whatever i had missed out with them.
Thus, holidays, in my opinion, does not only mean freedom to me but also time to catching up with our family. To me, spending holidays in a meaningful and useful manner would help us in building a bright and broader future ahead.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Reflective Journal 2
Date: 19 January 2009
Time: 5.48 pm
This article that I read educated me on the causes of climate change. I have learnt that the changes occur mainly because of natural variability and human activities.
Firstly, natural variability is the interactions between the land, ocean and the atmosphere. An example of such an interaction is the crustal plate movement. This movement can cause volcanic eruption and earthquake. These natural disasters can also contribute to climate changes.
Sometimes, the energy we receive from the Sun may vary. When we receive energy more than needed, the Earth’s temperature tends to increase and that increase may cause climate change too.
The other main reason of the cause of climate change is human activities. Human activities such as polluting due to release of harmful gases from the factories and burning earth’s precious resources such as fossil fuels to generate electricity. The over-usage of CFC(chlorofluorocarbon) has caused the depletion of the ozone layer. The ozone layer helps prevent the harmful UV rays from harming our skin which can cause skin cancer.
Thus, we must not contribute to the cause of climate change as it has harmful effects on us.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Reflective Journal 1
Date: 11 January 2009
Time: 11.30am
I have selected a perfect website that could help me with my project on climate changes. Indeed, I needed a website that provides me with detailed information on what is climate change.
As I read the introduction, my understanding on climate changes widen. I could clearly understand what was meant by climate change. By the term ‘climate change’ I am more or less able to come up with the meaning of it which is the long term effect on shift in statistics of the weather.
Another thing that I learnt is that climate change, global warming and the greenhouse effect are related. As we know, climate change occurs mainly because of the change in statistics of the weather. This happens mainly because the greenhouse effect. The greenhouse effect is actually the increase in the amount of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. These gases trap heat in the atmosphere which leads to global warming which is the increase of Earth’s surface temperature.
Thus, climate change does not occur by itself but due to other changes and effects such as global warming and greenhouse gases. After reading this article, I got a rough idea on what is climate change and how it occurs.
Time: 11.30am
I have selected a perfect website that could help me with my project on climate changes. Indeed, I needed a website that provides me with detailed information on what is climate change.
As I read the introduction, my understanding on climate changes widen. I could clearly understand what was meant by climate change. By the term ‘climate change’ I am more or less able to come up with the meaning of it which is the long term effect on shift in statistics of the weather.
Another thing that I learnt is that climate change, global warming and the greenhouse effect are related. As we know, climate change occurs mainly because of the change in statistics of the weather. This happens mainly because the greenhouse effect. The greenhouse effect is actually the increase in the amount of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. These gases trap heat in the atmosphere which leads to global warming which is the increase of Earth’s surface temperature.
Thus, climate change does not occur by itself but due to other changes and effects such as global warming and greenhouse gases. After reading this article, I got a rough idea on what is climate change and how it occurs.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Growth Day
Growth Day is something special that is held only in Chong Boon Secondary School for the past four years. This day is specially planned for the school to set targets as a school to achieve the theme of the year ‘Beyond Bridging Gaps’. I felt that this year we, as a school, have achieved the purpose of Growth Day.
Unlike last year, this year was a bit different and interesting. In addition to the target setting, we had something more to do. During the earlier part of the day, we were briefed on the ’16 Habits of the Mind’. During this briefing we had a few of our schoolmates to do a talk relating to the trip they had been to during the December holidays from which Mr. Wong had related some of the incidents that were shared by them to the ‘16 Habits of the Mind’.
We had to create an advertisement for about thirty seconds to explain the meaning of the ’16 Habits of the Mind’. Our class was supposed to explain ‘Thinking and communication with clarity and precision’. We successfully did an advertisement but sadly, when it was screened at the school hall, most of them did not understand the concept. Though we did put in lots of effort, we were not able to deliver the message clearly to the school. I, not feeling discouraged about this, started to think of an alternative way that we could have put the video in order for the school to understand the whole concept better.
Aside from this, we also had to do our target setting for each of our subject. I was also inspired by the story my teacher told us. It was about how she managed to achieve what she wanted. I felt that it was time that I work harder to achieve what I wanted as well. Because nothing worthwhile comes easily, I have started working harder then I had.
From this Growth Day, I have indeed been inspired by many things. I hope it had also been the same with my friends and schoolmates. I hope Growth Day serves its purpose fully like this particular one every year.
Unlike last year, this year was a bit different and interesting. In addition to the target setting, we had something more to do. During the earlier part of the day, we were briefed on the ’16 Habits of the Mind’. During this briefing we had a few of our schoolmates to do a talk relating to the trip they had been to during the December holidays from which Mr. Wong had related some of the incidents that were shared by them to the ‘16 Habits of the Mind’.
We had to create an advertisement for about thirty seconds to explain the meaning of the ’16 Habits of the Mind’. Our class was supposed to explain ‘Thinking and communication with clarity and precision’. We successfully did an advertisement but sadly, when it was screened at the school hall, most of them did not understand the concept. Though we did put in lots of effort, we were not able to deliver the message clearly to the school. I, not feeling discouraged about this, started to think of an alternative way that we could have put the video in order for the school to understand the whole concept better.
Aside from this, we also had to do our target setting for each of our subject. I was also inspired by the story my teacher told us. It was about how she managed to achieve what she wanted. I felt that it was time that I work harder to achieve what I wanted as well. Because nothing worthwhile comes easily, I have started working harder then I had.
From this Growth Day, I have indeed been inspired by many things. I hope it had also been the same with my friends and schoolmates. I hope Growth Day serves its purpose fully like this particular one every year.
Monday, January 5, 2009
Thank You
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Sharmila
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Rgds,
Sharmila
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