Sunday, February 17, 2008
Dear Mrs Yeo,
School has been a blast ever since the term started on the second of January: a new year, new friends, new status and a whole lot more. I just do not know where to start. In the next few paragraphs, I will explain the various changes that have happened in the new term.
First up, there has been a slight change to our uniforms. Instead of the usual collar pin, we now have the iron-on badge that has to be ironed on to the right breast pocket. I must say that the iron-on badge really saves time and effort compared to the old school collar pins. Collar pins had to be put on daily; it was small and might be easily misplaced. However, I still prefer the collar pins, as they have been in use ever since the school started seven years ago. It was most probably can be considered as a fashion icon in Kent Ridge. What do you think, Mrs. Yeo?
Secondly, the school has just received a facelift in terms of the exterior. The school has just been painted with a variety of bright and vibrant colours, replacing the old, faded and dull ones. The new colour definitely caught my attention upon seeing the school on the first day. The colour is not just that to give the public a good image of the school, but in other ways it can benefit the students too. The new bright and vibrant colours of the school can make the environment for studying a more conducive and better one. This can help the students study better. Don’t you agree, Mrs. Yeo?
Thirdly, the new status I have. I am now in secondary four and hence I am also known as a senior. Being in secondary four, we sort of have some ‘privileges’. Our classroom gets to be the ‘nearest ones to heaven’. We get to sit in the gallery during assembly and I must say that the view from there is way better than sitting in the hall. The seats in the gallery are a little more too casual. However, the best ‘privilege’ is that Mr. Koh Suan Lam gives us a bit more of respect, something in which has to be earned right from the very start. He does not shout at us as often compared to my three previous years. He also allows us to get dismissed first after assembly. Isn’t that just awesome? Secondary four life is definitely going to be the best.
Lastly, I just made some new friends through the twinning programme our school had with a school in Shanghai. I was two years their senior. They told me that the way we study in Singapore is totally different from how they study in Shanghai. From what I heard, their education is very strict. That just goes to show how being a Singaporean can be so fortunate and relaxed. They were with us for two weeks. We played soccer together and they even attended lessons with us. I had an enjoyable time and I think they had too.
Well, those were the four main things I wanted to highlight to you. I hope you enjoyed reading it. We miss your fun lessons, do come back soon! =D
Yours faithfully,
Marcus MahLabels: it ends tonight...