東條英機

Education

2007-06-12T19:38:00.000-07:00

Recently,through forums in Straits Times,I realised that there have been grumblings about problems faced by A Level applicants getting into local universities.Parents write in to voice out their views on entry to universities.Some of them feel that the admission to universities for foreigners ,10% poly graduate as well as 10 % discretionary admission have deprived the chances of A Level applicants,who obtained good grades,but were not offered any course of their choice through the application process.

Some of the A Level applicants who obtained good grades,at the same time,were offered the course to do in one of the universities,albeit the course is not the course of their choice.I would say that they should be delighted that they have been offered a course to do in the university as I have heard reports of average scorers not able to get into the university.The competition is getting tougher.All this tells us that passing the exams alone is not enough;what matters most;is none other than getting optimal results.

My Quiz results in poly

2007-05-30T20:08:00.000-07:00

Despite my effort in all my subjects,I just managed to get marginal pass in al my subjects.I tried in vain to get optimal results,however,my results proved otherwise.Finally,I realised that polytechnic is not an easy route either.

Well,perhaps,it might be premature to conclude that hardwork does not pay off.At this point in time,however,I feel that I could stop dreaming about getting As in all my science subjects,particularly,Biochemistry and HAP.

Learning is an arduous journey,in which,everyone has to go through it.What I know is I am still grappling with what I want to be in the future.

Studies

2007-05-20T05:20:00.000-07:00

Oh my godness!!!! I have so many things to memorise for all my four science subjects.Biochemistry,HAP(Human Anatomy &Physiology),Organic Chemistry,Inorganic Chemistry .

Simple squamous epithelium cells to myosin myofliament and resting membrane potentials.Finally,DNA structure and many other things which I have to memorise.Ultimately,I really regret taking Biomedical Science.

3 years later,upon graduation,I really don't know what I want to be then.An assiatant pharmacist or lab assistant?All I am sure is I want to further my studies.

School Starts

2007-04-24T18:45:00.000-07:00

All I hope is to excel in all quiz,class test,and semestral examinations.Hopefully,by year-end of 2008 I would accumulate my GPA to ,at least,a GPA of 3.8,which allows me to stand a higher chance in securing a place in one of the universities in Singapore.

School Starts

2007-04-23T00:47:00.000-07:00

Finally!! School is going to commence on 24 Apr.Well,I have waited for this day for more than a month.Maths,undoubtedly,is the subject I dread most.For years,this subject has instilled fear in me.

Well,I love science-related subjects,but certainly,I am not sure whether I would be able to cope with all these subjects.Such as ,Physical and Inorganic Chemistry.For godness sake,I have never heard of such subject before in my life.Finally,Biochemistry?;is it something to do with Biology plus Chemistry?

Interestingly,there would be no lab during first week.Hopefully,i hope i would to score distinctions for all my subjects.

Is It My Retribution?

2007-04-08T21:06:00.000-07:00

I wonder why for more than 2 months since the release of GCE "O' Levels I keep questioning myself on why I failed my EL.Since Secondary 3,or rather,I should say that since Secondary 1 I have not failed English.I keep dwelling on this and not being able to face the fact.

I was shocked and could not accept this.Perhaps,this is my retribution.All my appeals,be it on EL results,special admission to Accountancy course,direct admission and to tpjc(since i was there for first 3 months),all turned out unsuccessful.

"No harm trying",I kept telling myself this to persist on.Even praying to my god,hoping my calls could be answered.

Meritocracy

2007-03-18T16:31:00.000-07:00

On yesterday's edition of The Sunday Times,I came across an article regarding top O Level scorers opting for the poly route,which has become increasingly common.Many,particularly those average scorers,are displeased as they feel that those eligible fr JC are dimminishing their chances of getting a place in poly.

To me,however,I feel that it is unfair to criticise those who have performed exceptionally well in their examinations.Since students have covered topic particularly meritocracy in Social Studies,they should know better than anyone that the world is getting competitive due to globalisation.The message is;pull up your socks or be left behind in the race.

Many developing countries are eager to challenge Singapore's airhub position.Dubai,in particular,a fast-developing nation,which is constantly under the limelight,is gearing up for further development.If all regional players are now preaparing to brace themselves for greater challenge in the future than why is it that those average students are impervious to this reality;which is,the world would never be the same again.The world would never remain status quo.Instead,it is now becoming more fluid than ever.We must buck up or else we would lose out.

Ai Ya Holiday Again

2007-03-14T08:56:00.000-07:00

I think it would be 5 more weeks before the school reopens.For me,I would say that life in polytechnic would be exciting as there are no school rules to comply with.At the same time,it might take me a few weeks to acclimatise with the new environment in TP.Meanwhile,I would be looking for part-time jobs in order to earn some pocket money so that I could buy gadgets,such as a new thumbdrive for myself.

As for the EL paper,I have to spend $147 as a private candidate just because I have made a blunder for this particular subject.Before the release of results,I was very confident to btain a B3 for EL.Be it a test or exam,I have never failed my EL.Most likely, my essay might be out of point.

Holiday Again........aiya

2007-03-13T20:57:00.000-07:00

The lady,which long hair,is my econs teacher Miss Delphine Tan.
Class of 07A07 .My civics tutor,or simply,form teacher,Miss Angela Quek and my other classmates.

During my first three months in TPJC I got to know many friends from many different schools.All Icould say that they are all friendly and down-to-earth.However,after the second intake,most people whom I know are leaving either for other JCs or polytechnics.Perhaps all good things come to an end.

All I could say that the most interesting subject is none other than China Studies at H2 level.H2 subjects are equivalent to current 'A' Level subjects under the new syllabus.Besides China Studies,History and Economics are 2 other H2 subjects which I was doing during the 1st intake.

There are cold war,religious fundermentalism and many more .As for H2 economics,I learned production possibility curve,a graph,which is used as a tool to illustrate scarcity,economic growth as well as economic efficiency not to forget demand and supply curve,which involves simultaneous shiftings of the curve.Not to forget elasticity,which measures the responsiveness of a good to price change.

Life

2007-03-05T06:27:00.000-08:00

This is the Soviet-built aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov.Till now,I am still not sure how many aircraft carriers the Russians have since the fall of USSR .For me I feel very sad for them though I am no Russian.Due to the lack of fundings and the state of chaos Russia was in in the early 1990s,most of Russia's strategic weapons had fallen into disrepair.

Hoax

2007-02-19T00:08:00.000-08:00

All I could say is that I have been fooled by god.Even a few weeks after the release of GCE O Level results,I could not help it but just keep thinking of the embarrasment due to my results.In others' blogs,they could proudly announce to the world on how well they have done in the exams.

I could remember vividly on that very day ,exactly 5 hours before the release of O Level results.At that point in time,I was very confident that I would attain at least a B3 for my EL ,a minimum target for EL.During that morning,I took a train that was bound for Boon Lay from Tampines.I know that everyone would say that I am crazy,but this was the way to help me to relieve stress.Inevitably,there were 3 students from Dumman High,who were seated beside me.Do u know what were they talking about?nothing but O Level

I could not believe that S'pore is so small,basically u can meet anyone u know at anytime.No one understood how I felt during this period of time,whereby I felt helpless and incapable to do anything.

2nd Cbox

2006-08-26T17:33:00.000-07:00

I really had trouble recreating the cbox as I had replaced my template to another one.It took me sometime before I could set my cbox again.It was really exasperating and strenous when the code u had pasted oo the template did not appear on ur blog.It took me almost an hour to complete the entire process.Since I am an computer idiot,it is no surprise that i would take me such a long time to complete.

Really,I have to thank BK and Jasmine for the assistance they had rendered to me.

Noise

2006-08-26T01:40:00.000-07:00

During this afternoon,the noise that was from our school draw my attention.What drew my attention was none other than the noise created by the band.

They were clad in yellow-coloured T-shirts and jeans assembled at the carpporch .I wasn't sure whether they were going for a competition or just a performance. What I am sure,is that they are blissfully unaware of the noise they had made.The squeaky sound made by the instrutments could be heard even though I was in the room with the door closed.

At around 9pm,they returned and assembled at the carporch shouting"JUICE","JUICE" and"JUICE" without truly understanding the meaning behind it.For once,I hope they could stop dreaming o f getting a gold medal for next year's SYF competition.Like what wei wei had said"kiss the silver medal goodbye".I could say nothing is more suitable than this.I could only say that they are utopic.

CBOX

2006-08-25T17:53:00.000-07:00

To BK ,ShuQing ,Jasmine,Lydia and others who visit my blog: Hey! Tag at my recently-createdCbox man! (at the bottom of the page)

Teachers Day

2006-08-25T17:34:00.000-07:00

The hall was filled with noise rather than the melodious music by Junyuans who thought they were professional singers,but I could tell them instantly that it is BULLSHIT!

While I was having my afternoon nap ,I was awakened by the screeching voice that was from the School Hall ,which was rehearsing for the upcoming teachers' day celebration.Not only I was annoyed,I was also irritated by the rock band music ,which wasn't that impressive at all.As we know that there are advantages for staying near the school,however,the cons are none other than been disturbed by the PA system of the school.For once,I hope they would lower down the volume so that my daily lives would not be affected .

I really wonder what they would do besides just singing and performing .Perhaps,or rather,the only way to thank and to reciprocate the efforts of our teachers is none other than excelling in our studies ;this is the only way which I had thought of.

Afterall,I think the teachers would think that all these performances are not necessarry.

Post-Exam Period

2006-08-22T23:37:00.000-07:00

I have to say that I am not sure what I would be doing during the holiday after the "O" Level examinations during November.Probably,I would start looking for part-time job during the holiday in order to gain work experience,and at the same time,be exposed to the "real world",particularly,the real working environment ,which I am eager to explore.

At the same time,the year-end holiday would help me to forget some unpleasant memories in the year of2006.Most importantly,I would be able to stay far away from hectic schoollife ,in which I am eager to get away from.I don't really comprehend why adult Singaporeans always criticise our youths for being apathetic and unmotivated.Is it just because we had never experienced any turbulent events in Singapore or not resilient as compared to the older generations?

Really,I have to say that I am not delighted with this year.This is,perhaps,due to the stress ,or more appropriately,year 2006 is not an exciting year for me.Though what I have just said might let others mistake me as a moron,this is really how I felt.

Not to mention the number of years or days that I have been in this school,but rather,the number of amusing incidents that had taken place.From the chaotic class of 1N1 in 2002
to a relatively highly-motivated 4N1 in 2005.For 5N1 of 2006?I am not sure as I have not figured out the appropriate term to describe.Overall,year 2002-2006 ,is a period of time,in which I would recall vividly for eternity as it had etched my mind .Not the myraid problems that I encountered when I was in 1N1 ,but friends and classmates,whose personalities that I would really cherish very much,which could neither be described in words nor feelings.

Freezing Temperature.

2006-08-22T01:39:00.000-07:00

I hope ,for once in my life,I could be given a chance to be exposed to arctic-like climate,in which you could see snow-capped mountains and frozen lakes,which you could sit directly on it to fish and observe the captivating scenery.Perhaps,canada is an ideal place which we could spend a few months there holidaying ,and forgetting the stress that is facing us in urban areas.For once,perhaps,we would be able to get closer to nature and not irritated by the noise and environmental pollution that cities often face.The rustic environment is what people in urban areas really need urgently to stay far away from hedonistic lifestyle in cities.
Not to say that I am not patriotic ,but I have thought of settling there when I reach 60,in order to experience a completely different environment.

Chocolate

2006-08-21T03:04:00.000-07:00

wow!!It was chocolates!..

During MT chinese lesson,my CL teacher passed me gold-plated chocolates.I wasn't sure whether it was for my Olevel chinese grade so I just took it and eventually devoured it with relish as I have not taken my breakfast in the morning.Having said that,hmmmm...,I really missed the taste of chocolate .You could almost hear your tougue complimenting the taste of the chocolate.

I really hate PRACTICALS !!!!!Science practicals as it is not easy to pass them.What testing for hydrogen gas and calculating best-fit line.Today,however,I have to be "tortured" by the science physcis experiment.I could only say that the song that was composed by BK of the theme"We Are 5N1",was really hilarious and ,at the same time reasonated with me as I am also a5N student.

3 more weeks to "O" level prelims

2006-08-19T18:38:00.000-07:00

I have to say thst basciallyI am already prepared for all subjects.THe only doubt,however,is whether I would be getting As' for all my 6 subjects,which is the benchmark that would determine the the path which path I would be going next year.

Preferably,I would like the JC route,as I would like to be either a teacher or even a lecturer teaching .....hmm....perhaps geography?or other Humanities-related subjects.I am however quite dreadful of the stress and workload that a teacher has to endure.

Though the prelims are not going to affect our "o" level grades ,they are pivotal as it would either serve as a source of impetus,or worst,dampen ur mood.

Interest

2006-08-19T18:13:00.000-07:00

I used to be one always
interested in reading and watching news of current affairs.Recently,however,my enthusiasm extinguished as I feel that all these are beyond my control ,particularly,war,terrorism and even epidemics .Though they they are perennial issues,I am somehow getting weary and annoyed of these issues.Not to say I would shrug off the imortance,rather I should pay more attention to what are the most popular and prevalent things among the people of my age group.

This is to ensure that I would be able to connect and interact without being ostracised.I am now more interested in surfing websites and blogging.At the same time,I want to become more funky and more approachable,in the sense that,I would not be seen as a "nerd",but rather someone who is technologically-savvy.

The day of ordeal

2006-08-18T03:21:00.000-07:00

I had finally completed my EL "O" level oral exams.

I WAS TERRIFIED!!Really!

I was that last three candidates in the group.I felt that the examiners were rushing through the exams.I wasn't the only one who complained experienced this.Besides me,Shu Qing and Cherie also encountered this situation.My mind went blank instantaneously as the examiner rushed me to another section of the oral exams although I have not finished elaborating my points.

After the oral exams,I felt disheartened and disappointed about my performance though I already had ample practices during EL lesson.I sat down with Kennth ,Lydia and Jasmine sharing our views on the oral examinations.Surely,I am not going to excel in the oral,which is crucial to my EL grade as I hoped to hit an A2 for the subject.

Having said that,I don't think that dwelling is of any help to myself.I have to reaasert myself in order to be calm and be confident of the upcoming Prelims.I was confused and not konowing what to do after the oral exams.

Days In Junyuan

2006-08-17T10:15:00.000-07:00

To many,5 years may seem a long period of time.For this ,however,I thought differently as I had a lot of memories which I am fond of during this period of time,especially when I was in Sec 1 and 2 ,when my classmates often created a lot of hassle and problems for our English Literature teacher.If I am not wrong ,she had silver-coloured hair with wrinkled face,which showed us that she had weathered a lot of hardships and stress as a teacher.Many in 2N1 and 2N2 in the year of 2003 ,however,relentlessly and intentionally creating trouble and problems for Mrs Ong.Our class was in complete chaos ;there was no order and discipline until Mr Low,then the DM of our school,came in to "restore order".

The chaotic situation suddenly being transformed into complete stillness.I could remember that we had often being made to stay back after school as punishment for creating trouble during Literature lesson. The most interesting part is ,u could see people running around the classroom defying orders of the teacher.

My "First" Blog

2006-08-17T09:33:00.000-07:00

Actually this should be my second blog as I had forgotten my passwords ,which was important as I need to gain access to my blog.Due to my poor memory,I often forget either my usernames or my passwords,which was exasperating as it was hard to recall my usernames.At the same time,I am getting help from Boon Kiat to setting up blog and to improving the templates of it.

I hope,really,for year 2006 to end as fast as possible as I feel that this year is strenous as compared to last year,which was,to me,quite relaxing.This,however,does not mean that I am idlling and not engaging in my intensive revision for the upcoming prelims.I am,of course,buoyed by the chinese "O" level exams,which was released last Friday.It was ,therefore,a relief for me after 3 months of anxious waiting.My hardwork finally paid off and nowI have additional time for myself during Chinese lesson.

For CCA,of course,I knew that I would not be doing well as I had low attendence rate for my CCA,particularly,band.Before even u realised that most of the familiar faces in the band had"disappeared",they had already been replaced by young band members as they(seniors) had graduated.Presumably,they are brimful of vim and impetus ,which I used to have when I was in lower secondary.This,however,had long dissipated as I become older .In my view,some or rather ,most lower sec members are unruly ,disrespectful or more appropriately,thay are bootlickers.

The fondable days in band had become memories ,or I should say they had become history that are going to etch my mind.The happy incidents,would nonetheless be things thatI would reminsce when I left JYSS.

東條 英機

Education

My Quiz results in poly

Studies

School Starts

School Starts

Is It My Retribution?

Meritocracy

Ai Ya Holiday Again

Holiday Again........aiya

Life

Hoax

2nd Cbox

Noise

CBOX

Teachers Day

Post-Exam Period

Freezing Temperature.

Chocolate

3 more weeks to "O" level prelims

Interest

The day of ordeal

Days In Junyuan

My "First" Blog

東條英機