Monday, April 27, 2009

Class Outing on Saturday

Heys, we have a long weekend this week so do all of you want to go out for a class outing on saturday? Considering some of you might only be released on friday itself, let go out on saturday instead of friday. Now, to choose the venue:

1. Singapore Zoo- entrance fee is $18. We can spend a whole day there coz it closes at 6pm, and we can have lunch there also. Haven't gone there since P3...

How to get to the zoo:

(By Bus)
From the City, take bus service 171 to Mandai Road, then alight at the first bus stop and transfer to bus service 927 or 926 (operates only on Sundays and Public Holidays).


2. Jurong East Swimming complex- dunno how much time we can spend here, they've got a wave pool, a river where we can float along, slides and all. Entrance fee is $2. As for how to get there, we'll find out more later.

3. Escape Theme Park- yeal...same old games, but trying them again once in a while and as a class may be a different experience. Entrance fee is around $17.70. Easy to get there.

4. Pulau Ubin- go there for a short cycle, enjoy the short boat ride and drink coconut water. :) Nice to be outdoors.

Now, take your pick. Do sms me your choice, or any other place you're thinking of going that are not listed here. Hm...can tell me by thursday? thanks.

Friday, April 24, 2009

Munyee's hamsters


munyees hamsters -

Made by Mun Yee. =)

I'm trying to post this video again. Shd be able to watch now. ^^

Don't miss it coz the hamsters are really cute! Haheho...

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

HCI 07S62 class


HCI 07S62 class -

HOHO!!!

Guys, must watch ah!!!!

Mun yee and I spent the whole day making this video. =P

Enjoy watching! ^^ Watch it in full screen! Nicer...

Our beautiful memories~~~

Volunteer in the NDP!

Heys..want to go become usher for the NDP together? it'll be fun:

We are pleased to inform you that Heartware will be assisting NDP 09 EXCO in training and managing the volunteer ushers for the parades and we like to invite you to be part of this annual event.

We are currently accepting application for Volunteer Ushers. Please refer to the attached factsheet for more information. You can sign up for the activity "Volunteer Ushers for NDP 09" on Youth Bank (www.bank4u.org) and the Youth Planning Committee will follow up with the necessary procedures shortly. Application closes on 3rd May 2009.


DUTIES
Heartware volunteers have to take on several different duties over the 5 parades. Their
assigned duties will be dependent on the requirements upon execution.
Their duties include:
· Checking of tickets
· Ushering ticketed spectators from City Hall area to the seats in the seating gallery
· Interacting with the audience and provide assistance whenever necessary
· Going to (and returning from) primary schools to accompany the Primary 5 students to
the seating gallery during NE shows


PRE-REQUISITES
We are looking for youth volunteers who are:
1. Aged 16 years and above
2. Able to work independently
3. Willing to learn new skills and meet new people
4. Able to commit for all the training sessions and the 6 shows
(Please refer to Page 2 for the tentative schedule)
Note: Applications from Non Singaporeans/PR will be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to approval from NDP EXCO


APPLICATION PERIOD
Interested volunteers can sign up for the activity “Volunteer Ushers for National Day Parade
2009” on Youth Bank (www.bank4u.org). Application closes on 3rd May 2009 (Sunday).


TRAINING SCHEDULE
All Volunteer Ushers are required to attend the training sessions and to assist in all NE Shows,
Preview and Parades.
DATE DAY NO. OF HOURS PROGRAMME
6th June 09 Saturday 8 hours Training for Leaders ONLY
13th June 09 Saturday 8 hours Ice Breaking and Team Building for ALL volunteers
20th June 09 Saturday 4 hours 1st Training session –
Service Learning & Scenario Based Learning
27th June 09 Saturday 4 hours 2nd Training session – Operational Briefing
4th July 09 Saturday 12 hours NE Show 0
11th July 09 Saturday 12 hours NE Show 1
18th July 09 Saturday 12 hours NE Show 2
25th July 09 Saturday 12 hours NE Show 3 (TBC)
1st August 09 Saturday 12 hours Preview
9th August 09 Sunday 12 hours Parade


If you are interested to join us in Making A Difference, please follow the procedures below to
apply:
*Heartware’s office: 9 Bishan Place Junction 8 Office Tower #05-01 Singapore 579837
Tel: 6259 4414
http://www.heartware.org/index.php?option=com_contact&ltemid=3

1.Sign up for the activity “Volunteer Ushers for National Day Parade
2009” on Youth Bank (www.bank4u.org)

2.An application form and more detailed information will be emailed to
you

3.Submit your completed application form via email to
ndp09@heartware-network.org before the closing date

4.Shortlisted volunteers will be contacted to attend an interview @
Heartware’s office* or other venue (to be advised)

5.Volunteers will be notified of the selection outcome via email

Monday, April 13, 2009

Friday, April 10, 2009

Heyhey, this is a poem (about the significance in the seemingly insignificant dash) a teacher showed when I was in primary school. I find it meaningful..... so somehow, I still remember the essence of it and like it a lot ^^ Hope all of us have meaningful "dashes" :)

Enjoy!

LIFE BETWEEN THE “DASH”

I read of a man who stood to speak
at the funeral of a friend.
He referred to the dates on her tombstone
from the beginning...to the end.

He noted that first came her date of birth
and spoke the following date with tears,
but he said what mattered most of all
was the “dash” between those years. (1934 -1998)

For that dash represents all the time
that she spent alive on earth...
and now only those who loved her
know what that little line is worth.

For it matters not, how much we own;
the cars...the house...the cash,
what matters is how we live and love
and how we spend our “dash”.

So think about this long and hard...
are there things you'd like to change?
For you never know how much time is left,
that can still be rearranged.

If we could just slow down enough
to consider what's true and real
,and always try to understand
the way other people feel.

And be less quick to anger,
and show appreciation more
and love the people in our lives
like we've never loved before.

If we treat each other with respect,
and more often wear a smile...
remembering that this special “dash”
might only last a little while.

So, when your eulogy's being read
with your life's actions to rehash...
would you be proud of the things they say
about how you spent your “dash”?

Copyright by Linda Ellis