Congratulations

Congratulation to the class of 3EA 2008. All of you have successsfully moved on to 4EA in 2009. I hope that all of you have enjoyed the simple outing at Dessert Bowl on Friday. We have spent $208.30 and left $191.70 for the class polo-shirt. Please note that all of us are supposed to pay some money to make up for the difference. Any questions please post it here. Meanwhile, enjoy your holidays, rest well and do spent time prepare for your incoming O level in 2009.

Extra lessons during Holidays

During the Sep holidays (1 Sep to 5 Sep), you are required to attend the following lessons:

3EB SS 8am to 10am
3EA SS 8am to 10am
3E Hist 1430hrs to 1630hrs

Please get ready to do your SA2 presentation of your projects at the lesson.

Reminders and thoughts

We are coming to the end of the June holidays. I believe that most of you have rested well and ready to continue the journey to pursue your aims of achieving better results in semester 2. Of course, let's not forget that this semester, you will be taking your GCE O level exam for your triple sciences. Besides this, I have a few things to inform all of you:

Firstly, I would like to remind all of you, on behalf of Mdm Ong, that you will be having Maths extra lesson on the 20 June 2008. Attendance is compulsory and she expects full attendance. If you have any doubts about attending holiday lessons, please refer to my previous post.

Secondly, as you know you will have a new timetable for semester 2. On the 23 June 2008 (Mon), you will be given the new timetable. However, the new timetable will only take effect from 24 Jun (Tues) onwards. Therefore, we will follow the old timetable on Monday. Please bring the necessary books for lessons on Monday.

Thirdly, the Social Studies and elective projects will be due soon. Please get ready to submit. The presentation schedule will be given on the first SS and elective period on week 1.

Ok, now I would like to share an interesting information with all of you. Recently, there has been a lot of discussion about "freedom of speech". Seriously, many of us have a misconception of what freedom of speech truly is. At this juncture, I would like to share a website that will help us to have a better understanding of what "freedom of speech" truly means. As this is important, I would like all of you to read it and be prepare to discuss this article during the EL or VE lesson on 23 June 2008. Hopefully, true this discussion, we will be a more informed person. The website is http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/freedom-speech/. At the lesson, I would like you to discuss the following questions:

1. What is freedom of speech to you before you read this article?
2. How have the reading of this article change the way you think about freedom of speech?
3. How can we practice the freedom of speech with due respect to everyone?

I think there will be an interesting discussion on 23 June 2008. Do read up and think through my questions.

Attendance for Holiday Lessons

It is imperative that all of you attend all lessons that are planned for you during the holidays. Teachers have sacrificed their holidays to conduct extra lessons to help you improve your results for CT2 and EOY Exams. In the event that you cannot turn up for lesson and know it way in advance, it is only polite and responsible of you to inform the teacher straight away and seek for permission to miss the class. If you are sick on the day of lesson, you should call the school or inform your buddy or partner of your absence. We must all learn to be responsible people.

One should not absent the class blatantly and expect the teacher to find out why you are absent. This is an irresponsible act unexpected of a student of 3EA.

I hope in future, I would not have to post such an annoucement for the class.

Meanwhile, study hard, rest well and see you when school reopens.

Greetings from Beijing

We are surviving well in Beijing! Air bad, weather cold then hot but company is nice. Here are some photos to help those of you who cannot come with us to Beijing:

For more pictures, just visit http://beijingtwinning.blogspot.com/. Take care everyone and see you on 9 June 2008 for lesson.

Administrative Matters as at 11 May 2008

Dear 3EArians

Please take note of the following:

1. EL File Check. Please bring all your EL files and Notebook on 12 May 2008 (Monday). You are to ensure that all your notes and assignments are filed in properly.

2. Please remember to submit your Meet The Parents Form to Afri or Elissa by tomorrow (12 May 2008, Monday).

3. Please also remember to pay $1 for May 2008 Birthday Celebration.

4. Class outing. Elissa will be in-charge of this coming class outing. She and half the class (first 2 groups nearest to the door) will organize this sem 1 outing. They will present the proposal by 15 May 2008 during the EL period.

5. Baoling will be in-charge of ensuring that the classroom is back in order on Monday.

Ok that will be all. Have a good rest during the weekend. Take care.

Rgds
Mr Tan

Administrative Matters

Dear 3EArians

2 things to remember:

1. Submit your edusave forms by 6 May 2008 5pm.

2. You will be given a travel declaration form on 6 May 2008. Please return the completed form to Afriyanto or Elissa on 7 May 2008 immediately after the last paper for the day.

That's all. Continue to work hard for your Mid Year Exam!

Rgds
Mr C Tan

April Birthday Celebration

On 30 April 2008, we had celebrated the birthday of Elly, Norika and Marven. Here are the photographs:

March Birthday Celebrations (Late Post)

I know some of you are wondering what happened to the March Birthday Celebration photos. Here they are, tks to Ms Loo for lending us her camera. So here are the pictures for the Feb birthday boy and girls: Cheryl, Bao Ling, Yan Tong, Swati and Justin.

The rose among the thorns :P

Life Isn't Always Easy By Mary A. Rothman

Life can be unfair at times when you must maintain faith and never let go.
It is especially during the difficult times that you must live your life to its fullest potential.
Those are the times to triumph over circumstances with hope and courage.
Life isn’t always easy, but if you keep going and persevere to the very best of your ability,
You will gain strength to manage the new challenges ahead.
Each goal that you reach is another important step forward.
Believe that there are bright and wonderful days ahead for you and you will find them.

Annual Sports Day 2008

Here are the pictures taken at Serangoon Stadium. I would also like to congratulate everyone for making the effort to ensure that 3EA came in full force for the Sports Day. It really shows the school that we are the best even in attendance! Keep up the good effort!

90/10 Principle

Dear all

I would like to share this article from the internet. I hope we can learn something from this article.

The 90/10 Principle Author : Stephen Covey

Have you read this before? Discover the 90/10 Principle. It will change your life (at least the way you react to situations). What is this principle? 10% of life is made up of what happens to you. 90% of life is decided by how you react. What does this mean? We really have no control over 10% of what happens to us. We cannot stop the car from breaking down.
The plane will be late arriving, which throws our whole schedule off. A driver may cut us off in traffic. We have no control over this 10%. The other 90% is different. You determine the other 90%. How? By your reaction. You cannot control a red light., but you can control your reaction. Don't let people fool you; YOU can control how you react.

Let's use an example. You are eating breakfast with your family. Your daughter knocks over a cup of coffee onto your business shirt. You haveno control over what just what happened. What happens when the next will be determined by how you react. You curse. You harshly scold your daughter for knocking the cup over. She breaks down in tears. After scolding her, you turn to your spouse and criticize her for placing the cup too close to the edge of the table. A short verbal battle follows. You storm upstairs and change your shirt. Back downstairs, you find your daughter has been too busy crying to finish breakfast and get ready for school. She misses the bus.

Your spouse must leave immediately for work. You rush to the car and drive your daughter to school. Because you are late, you drive 40 miles an hour in a 30 mph speed limit. After a 15-minute delay and throwing $60 traffic fine away, you arrive at school. Your daughter runs into the building without saying goodbye. After arriving at the office 20 minutes late, you find you forgot your briefcase. Your day has started terrible. As it continues, it seems to get worse and worse. You look forward to coming home, When you arrive home, you find small wedge in your relationship with your spouse and daughter.

Why? Because of how you reacted in the morning. Why did you have a bad day?
A) Did the coffee cause it?
B) Did your daughter cause it?
C) Did the policeman cause it?
D) Did you cause it?

The answer is D.

You had no control over what happened with the coffee. How you reacted in those 5 seconds is what caused your bad day. Here is what could have and should have happened. Coffee splashes over you. Your daughter is about to cry. You gently say, "It's ok honey, you just need,to be more careful next time". Grabbing a towel you rush upstairs. After grabbing a new shirt and your briefcase, you come back down in time to look through the window and see your child getting on the bus. She turns and waves.You arrive 5 minutes early and cheerfully greet the staff. Your boss comments on how good the day you are having.

Notice the difference? Two different scenarios. Both started the same. Both ended different. Why? Because of how you REACTED. You really do not have any control over 10% of what happens. The other 90% was determined by your reaction.

Here are some ways to apply the 90/10 principle.

If someone says something negative about you, don't be a sponge. Let the attack roll off like water on glass. You don't have to let the negative comment affect you! React properly and it will not ruin your day. A wrong reaction could result in losing a friend, being fired, getting stressed out etc.

How do you react if someone cuts you off in traffic? Do you lose your temper? Pound on the steering wheel? A friend of mine had the steering wheel fall off) Do you curse? Does your blood pressure skyrocket? Do you try and bump them? WHO CARES if you arrive ten seconds later at work? Why let the cars ruin your drive? Remember the 90/10 principle, nd do not worry about it.

You are told you lost your job. Why lose sleep and get irritated? It will work out. Use your worrying energy and time into finding another job.

The plane is late; it is going to mangle your schedule for the day. Why take out your frustration on the flight attendant? She has no control over what is going on. Use your time to study, get to know the other passenger. Why get stressed out? It will just make things worse. Now you know the 90-10 principle. Apply it and you will be amazed at the results. You will losenothing if you try it.

The 90-10 principle is incredible. Very few know and apply this principle. The result? Millions of people are suffering from undeserved stress, trials, problems and heartache. There never seem to be a success in life. Bad days follow bad days. Terrible things seem to be constantly happening. There is constant stress, lack of joy, and broken relationships. Worry consumes time. Anger breaks friendships and life seems dreary and is not enjoyed to the fullest. Friends are lost. Life is a bore and often seems cruel. Does this describe you? If so, do not be discouraged
You can be different! Understand and apply the 90/10 principle. It will change your life.

http://gleez.com/articles/management/the_90/10_principle

Food Donation Drive

The Singapore Red Cross is organising a food donation drive for low-income families identified by Kg Kapor Family Service Centre, residing in the areas of Jalan Besar and Kg Glam.

This year, our school Red Cross Unit had agreed to help in the donation drive as a school-wide approach. The Teacher IC, Mr Teo Jui Seng would like to appeal to all class to donate at least one standard package as indicated below:

Foodstuff Item
1. Milk Powder
Omega Plus Adult Milk Powder (700g pouch)

2. Cereals
Quaker Vita 3-in-1 Cereal (any flavour), pack of 20 small packets

3. Noodles
Egg noodles, 200g (Any Brand)

4. Biscuits
a. Danone-Jacobs Low Salt-High Fibre (6 packs / box)
b. Khong Guan assorted biscuits (300 gram pack)

5.Toothpaste
Colgate 250 gram, any flavour

6.Toothbrush
Any type / brand

The total cost is about $30. We will collect from each student $1 for this donation drive and the remaining will go into our class Bday celebrations/Outings fund.

Elissa and some of the girls has kindly bought the items for us. Let's thank them for that.

Ohana

Ohana means family, family means nobody gets left behind. Or forgotten. 3EA a family?

3EA SPEECH DAY REPRESENTATIVE

Ladies and gentlemen

The following lucky people will represent 3EA to attend our school 80th Speech and Prize Presentation Day on 4 April 2008:

AFRIYANTO B AYUB
ELISSA LIM YANTING
TOH ZHAN HONG GARY
NG JIAN NAN
GIZELLA MARIE Y TIU

Congratulations!

Some Snapshots of 3EA

Welcome to SSS 3EA Blog

Dear students

We will be using this blog to communicate ideas and informations. Please do come to check this blog often for updated news.

Rgds
Mr Christopher Tan
FT