Finally oh finally the day for PSLE Release of Results.
Well my class didn't do too well. About 10-15 T score lesser than my expectation. Still it's the best that they got. So will be thankful.
Some were happy, some expected the results and some were upset. Well brave on people, this is only the first exams. Try to find out ways to get into the school of your choice. be it through CCA or some sport or something. Don't give up. And do fill up al the 6 options in the form. For then they should give you from one of your list.
Friday, 23 November 2007
OPA
The day finally arrived for OPA. Most turned up for it. We had the usual. The IT music was fine, of course must see who's in-charge of the sound. Said the goodbyes. and did the goodbyes. with photos and stuff
Sigh. Sending off another batch, and gotta let them go. Will miss them. Ah ... the bitter-sweet part of teaching Primary 6.
Sigh. Sending off another batch, and gotta let them go. Will miss them. Ah ... the bitter-sweet part of teaching Primary 6.
Waterworks. Chapter 2
My class requested that I bring them back to waterworks. The girls especially wanted 'revenge', and the boys don't mind being wet. So after the BBQ Trip, I asked M if we can go. And she replied certainly. So I jumped onto the bandwagon with 7 other P6 classes and got the approval to go out during school hours to waterworks science centre. The rest of the classes went to watch a movie. 1 class went to Sentosa I think
But I sortta regretted the moment I sent out the consent forms.
Few issues.
1. I was the PA ic for the OPA and the PGD.
On top of that I am to set up the IT music hardware.
We tried to set up but to my horror, 5 of the 6 cables were missing. I panicked. Searched high and low for them but couldn't find them. The cables are needed to connect the 4 PCs to the console, console to the output channel and the stage speakers for the IT music performers. Talk about MIA. The 'saviour' for the day was Mr Chay. He is the slow and steady cool guy. He said that he could custom-make the 5 cables by the day after. And managed to fixed up 2 on the spot. Talk about the handy man at hand.
The other help I had was Mr Salleh and Mr Stanley Soh. They were in charge of the Logistics. On Tuesday, he, on my instructions, plugged out the cables from the 4 PCs in the IT Music Lab and transported them down to the school hall. He then set the PCs up on the designated venue with the wires and stuff. I only had to bring the console and the stage speakers. Talk about help. Tuesday is, or rather now was, my busiest day, So I had to go to my classes while they setup for me. I discussed with Salleh and he agreed to tell Mr Foo the OM to lock up the School Hall due to the presence of the PCs and the other 'mobile but expensive gadgets'.
Wednesday came and Mdm Yap came in the morning to tell me the news. That they couldn't find the set-up PCs, and Mrs Lee, the IT music instructor was there with the pupils to help do a rehearsal on stage with the sound, that was at 0720 hrs. I hunted for Salleh and found him at last at about 0740. He told me that he wanted to err on the side of caution and kept the PCs under lock and key. So I requested that he set them up asap for the instructor was there, and he left to do the job. When I returned at about 1220 hrs, I was told that all was set up and went on fine. I sure hope that Mdm Yap is not too upset with the dragging and the ding dongs of procedues and instructions. Talk about much ado about OPA and PGD.
2. Forgot to ask for parent helpers.
I forgot to request for parent helpers, only managed to get help at the last minute - Mrs Tay. But that's not enough for a class of 44. MOE's regulations is 1 adults to 20 pupils. If not the insurance can don't cover the payment, if anything goes wrong. On that day, only 38 turned up. so I was very relieved to have 38 pupils on the bus with 1 parent helper. Phew
3. I need to redo the labelling to the cupboards on the Science Lab Prep Room
M then wanted to redo the labelling on the outside of the cupboards of the Science Lab Prep Room, she wants the labels to be outside the cupboards. So I need to re-account for the things in there and print out labels for it and paste the labels outside of the cupboards. Sigh.
4. Need to do a presentation on our Batam trip.
I needed to do a presentation during Contact Time 2 about the Batam Trip that 10 teachers with their families went during the National Day holiday(s) period. So I actually spent much of the morning selecting, sorting, and sequencing the photos for the event. Oh well.
But seeing the smiles on their faces and the fun that they had that day, I think it was worth it. :)
But I sortta regretted the moment I sent out the consent forms.
Few issues.
1. I was the PA ic for the OPA and the PGD.
On top of that I am to set up the IT music hardware.
We tried to set up but to my horror, 5 of the 6 cables were missing. I panicked. Searched high and low for them but couldn't find them. The cables are needed to connect the 4 PCs to the console, console to the output channel and the stage speakers for the IT music performers. Talk about MIA. The 'saviour' for the day was Mr Chay. He is the slow and steady cool guy. He said that he could custom-make the 5 cables by the day after. And managed to fixed up 2 on the spot. Talk about the handy man at hand.
The other help I had was Mr Salleh and Mr Stanley Soh. They were in charge of the Logistics. On Tuesday, he, on my instructions, plugged out the cables from the 4 PCs in the IT Music Lab and transported them down to the school hall. He then set the PCs up on the designated venue with the wires and stuff. I only had to bring the console and the stage speakers. Talk about help. Tuesday is, or rather now was, my busiest day, So I had to go to my classes while they setup for me. I discussed with Salleh and he agreed to tell Mr Foo the OM to lock up the School Hall due to the presence of the PCs and the other 'mobile but expensive gadgets'.
Wednesday came and Mdm Yap came in the morning to tell me the news. That they couldn't find the set-up PCs, and Mrs Lee, the IT music instructor was there with the pupils to help do a rehearsal on stage with the sound, that was at 0720 hrs. I hunted for Salleh and found him at last at about 0740. He told me that he wanted to err on the side of caution and kept the PCs under lock and key. So I requested that he set them up asap for the instructor was there, and he left to do the job. When I returned at about 1220 hrs, I was told that all was set up and went on fine. I sure hope that Mdm Yap is not too upset with the dragging and the ding dongs of procedues and instructions. Talk about much ado about OPA and PGD.
2. Forgot to ask for parent helpers.
I forgot to request for parent helpers, only managed to get help at the last minute - Mrs Tay. But that's not enough for a class of 44. MOE's regulations is 1 adults to 20 pupils. If not the insurance can don't cover the payment, if anything goes wrong. On that day, only 38 turned up. so I was very relieved to have 38 pupils on the bus with 1 parent helper. Phew
3. I need to redo the labelling to the cupboards on the Science Lab Prep Room
M then wanted to redo the labelling on the outside of the cupboards of the Science Lab Prep Room, she wants the labels to be outside the cupboards. So I need to re-account for the things in there and print out labels for it and paste the labels outside of the cupboards. Sigh.
4. Need to do a presentation on our Batam trip.
I needed to do a presentation during Contact Time 2 about the Batam Trip that 10 teachers with their families went during the National Day holiday(s) period. So I actually spent much of the morning selecting, sorting, and sequencing the photos for the event. Oh well.
But seeing the smiles on their faces and the fun that they had that day, I think it was worth it. :)
Posting Exercise
I am now trapped in the office waiting for students with parents to come to submit the option form. What a boring job. Whole morning only 1 customer. Now until now since I started at 12 only 3 customers. Sigh. Wait wait wait.
Well it's better than being busy busy busy two years ago...
Well it's better than being busy busy busy two years ago...
BBQ continue?
Talk about a long dinner break.
We took loads of photos. At least Michael's mom did.
My Wife and kiddos joined us at about 1830 hrs. I know my kids had fun with my class.
6F took care of them very well. up and down the slides, feeding them junk food (which is fine by me), talking to them, getting them a drink. Talk about a caring class.
After dinner, we packed up (to the annoyance to many of them, lol) and returned to school. Michael's family was going to stay for the night.
Talk about pleasant memories. I will really miss this class.
We took loads of photos. At least Michael's mom did.
My Wife and kiddos joined us at about 1830 hrs. I know my kids had fun with my class.
6F took care of them very well. up and down the slides, feeding them junk food (which is fine by me), talking to them, getting them a drink. Talk about a caring class.
After dinner, we packed up (to the annoyance to many of them, lol) and returned to school. Michael's family was going to stay for the night.
Talk about pleasant memories. I will really miss this class.
Wednesday, 14 November 2007
Class BBQ
Wow. It's been a while that I'd blogged.
The Class BBQ went very well. We do have loads to be thankful for.
The weather was excellent. It drizzled in the morn but stopped by 0900hrs.
So when it was evening, it was cool, yet dry.
The Bungalow that was booked was requested for last minute.
But somehow Mr Tay (Michael's dad) managed to book it for someone else gave it up when he arrived. Talk about miracles.
The 4 heads did excellent jobs.
Set up was great. The food was too much, but great. And the Game IC was excellent. We had tonnes of fun.
The Bungalow was the staff bungalow set on a hill overlooking NTU, next the Presidential Suite. It has, if I remember correctly, 3 rooms, 7 beds and 3 toilets. The whole bungalow is about the average size of a petrol kiosk. There were 2 stone chairs, overlooking the sunset scene, 1 children's playground, 1 swing chair, 3 BBQ pits ...
When we got there, we prepared for the day. The Set up, Food and Games teams did their jobs. It's only about 1500 that the game started.
We had wacko, monkey see monkey do, birds of a feather flock together, water bomb quiz. That was quite a bit of activitives for 2 hours
For food we had too much variety. We had, chicken thigh, wings, sausages, stingray, satay, marshmallows, watermelon, guava etc.
Loads of stuff.
Going for dinner at Botak Jones now. Will update later?
The Class BBQ went very well. We do have loads to be thankful for.
The weather was excellent. It drizzled in the morn but stopped by 0900hrs.
So when it was evening, it was cool, yet dry.
The Bungalow that was booked was requested for last minute.
But somehow Mr Tay (Michael's dad) managed to book it for someone else gave it up when he arrived. Talk about miracles.
The 4 heads did excellent jobs.
Set up was great. The food was too much, but great. And the Game IC was excellent. We had tonnes of fun.
The Bungalow was the staff bungalow set on a hill overlooking NTU, next the Presidential Suite. It has, if I remember correctly, 3 rooms, 7 beds and 3 toilets. The whole bungalow is about the average size of a petrol kiosk. There were 2 stone chairs, overlooking the sunset scene, 1 children's playground, 1 swing chair, 3 BBQ pits ...
When we got there, we prepared for the day. The Set up, Food and Games teams did their jobs. It's only about 1500 that the game started.
We had wacko, monkey see monkey do, birds of a feather flock together, water bomb quiz. That was quite a bit of activitives for 2 hours
For food we had too much variety. We had, chicken thigh, wings, sausages, stingray, satay, marshmallows, watermelon, guava etc.
Loads of stuff.
Going for dinner at Botak Jones now. Will update later?
Thursday, 25 October 2007
Class BBQ is on the 7th Nov 2007
Brought 6F to the music room today. Kindda gave some structure to the BBQ trip.
Grouped them into 5 groups
Project Manager : Michael
Assistant Mgrs: Russell and Herman
Main job, Budget. Sub job, ensure that the various department talk to one another and the plans works.
Food: Leader - > Daniel.
Members: Shuan Meng, Guang Liang, Jing Han, William, Sean, Eugene
Games and Entainment: Leader --> Caleb
Members: Zhi Rong, Gina, Ed Ng, Gabriel, Jia Wu, Chiew Ling, Yi Kai, Chloe, Sau Ching, Fiona, Grace , Sasha
Set up: Leader -> Emilia
Members: Gina, Gerald, George, Wei Ting, Yvonne, Michelle, Jia Ling, Jasmine, Yong Xiang
Pack Up: Leader -> Yi Hui
Members: Everyone else.
I think it is a good learning experience for them
--> To plan, organize and coordinate the main portions of a party.
Pretty decent programmes and stuff was surfaced.
I am eager to see the results.
Grouped them into 5 groups
Project Manager : Michael
Assistant Mgrs: Russell and Herman
Main job, Budget. Sub job, ensure that the various department talk to one another and the plans works.
Food: Leader - > Daniel.
Members: Shuan Meng, Guang Liang, Jing Han, William, Sean, Eugene
Games and Entainment: Leader --> Caleb
Members: Zhi Rong, Gina, Ed Ng, Gabriel, Jia Wu, Chiew Ling, Yi Kai, Chloe, Sau Ching, Fiona, Grace , Sasha
Set up: Leader -> Emilia
Members: Gina, Gerald, George, Wei Ting, Yvonne, Michelle, Jia Ling, Jasmine, Yong Xiang
Pack Up: Leader -> Yi Hui
Members: Everyone else.
I think it is a good learning experience for them
--> To plan, organize and coordinate the main portions of a party.
Pretty decent programmes and stuff was surfaced.
I am eager to see the results.
Wednesday, 24 October 2007
NEWater and Science Centre Water works.
Went on a trip with 6F to the Science Centre and the NEWater plant this morn.
The NEWater was quite nice, just not enough toilets on the outside or rather can't find one, but the facade and the ambiance was great. With fountains and ... air conditioned exhibition or lecture halls.
The Water works at the Science Centre was fun. By the end of the session, 38 out of 42 pupils were drenched even the socks . Some girls were smart to take off their skirts, and went with their shorts before they got wetter. But man were they wild. Splashing water everywhere and at anybody, waiting for the tank to be filled and thus spill onto the floor etc. Will see if I can post some pics next time.
The only complains is that there were not enough time and loads of travel time on the bus.
Still ,we can't have everything.
The NEWater was quite nice, just not enough toilets on the outside or rather can't find one, but the facade and the ambiance was great. With fountains and ... air conditioned exhibition or lecture halls.
The Water works at the Science Centre was fun. By the end of the session, 38 out of 42 pupils were drenched even the socks . Some girls were smart to take off their skirts, and went with their shorts before they got wetter. But man were they wild. Splashing water everywhere and at anybody, waiting for the tank to be filled and thus spill onto the floor etc. Will see if I can post some pics next time.
The only complains is that there were not enough time and loads of travel time on the bus.
Still ,we can't have everything.
Physiotherapy Trouble
Mom was discharged from TTSH on Monday. I was supposed to pick her up. So I rescheduled my appointments so that I can be there at the agreed time, 5 pm. at 4.30pm she called up and told me that her friend is with her and she wants to come out. I was in the middle of a meeting and so I couldn't talk too long. So I instructed her to get all the necessary documents and instructions before she left for home. And she agreed
At about 5 my wife came to pick me up and we went to have dinner.
It was later that I found out that she was sent home without a referral letter for physiotherapy, or another appointment for the doc!!!. i mean she can't even walk properly!!!
Today I just brought her to the Polyclinic to see the doc and see what he can do. He referred us to level 3 where there is a day care for the elderly, with physiotherapy. Not physiotherapy only! i mean why she want a day care when she just got out of the working "prison" (retired) not too long ago.
So we went back to the doc and he wrote a letter for a physiotherapy at ttsh. And the earliest appointment date is 13 nov. I mean that's like in 3 weeks time.!! So I got fedup and called TTSH Ward 10A to yell. And finally after much ding dong, we got a physiotherapy session appointment next week 31 october. Sigh. Talk about much to do about an appointment.
At about 5 my wife came to pick me up and we went to have dinner.
It was later that I found out that she was sent home without a referral letter for physiotherapy, or another appointment for the doc!!!. i mean she can't even walk properly!!!
Today I just brought her to the Polyclinic to see the doc and see what he can do. He referred us to level 3 where there is a day care for the elderly, with physiotherapy. Not physiotherapy only! i mean why she want a day care when she just got out of the working "prison" (retired) not too long ago.
So we went back to the doc and he wrote a letter for a physiotherapy at ttsh. And the earliest appointment date is 13 nov. I mean that's like in 3 weeks time.!! So I got fedup and called TTSH Ward 10A to yell. And finally after much ding dong, we got a physiotherapy session appointment next week 31 october. Sigh. Talk about much to do about an appointment.
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