Dear class,

This is the campfire photo we took that night.

Love,
Miss Elise Yu

Dear class,

How time flies! I still remember the first day I walked into your class and all your 'blur' faces staring at me.
Thank you for a great year. Indeed we have braved so many 'storms' but we had our special moments as well, which I will hold dear to my heart.
Thanks for being there for me, even when I was away at the beginning of the year. I hope to be here for you and stand by you through the coming trial you have to face.
I believe in you. Not some of you. All of you...every single one of you.
I'm proud to be your form teacher. =)

This poem speaks of my wish for you. Never give up, never surrender.

Don't Quit

When things go wrong as they sometimes will;
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill;
When the funds are low, and the debts are high;
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh;
When care is pressing you down a bit
Rest if you must, but don't you quit.

Success is failure turned inside out;
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt;
And you can never tell how close you are;
It may be near when it seems afar.
So, stick to the fight when you're hardest hit -
It's when things go wrong that you mustn't quit.

Loving you,
Miss Elise Yu

Happy Birthday Singapore!

Deal or No Deal

Hi class,

Someone sent me this website and I cannot help but keep playing this game!
Don't say I did not warn you. It's dangerously addictive!

Love,
Ms Yu

Eye Power

Hi class,

Here's something you can try as an excuse to take a break from your work!

Enjoy!

Cheers,

Miss Elise Yu

Stare at the black cross in the middle for 10 - 20 seconds.

You will begin to notice something strange happening.

A demonstration of the lilac chaser optical illusion, also known as the Pac-Man illusion. When one stares at the cross in the center of the image for 10–20 seconds, two effects will appear in order: One, the moving empty space between dots will appear as a green dot. Two, the moving green dot will appear to wipe out the purple dots, until only the green dot is visible. A separate effect appears if the eyes move away from the center, showing a ring of green dots.

Courtesy of Wikipedia

Holiday Journal Topic

Dear class,

Do share your reflections after SA1 examinations.
You can reflect on
1) how you did (the good and the bad)
2) your feelings about the process of preparation or after the examinations
3) expectations or hopes for the PSLE

I will love to hear from you. Happy holidays!

Cheers,
Ms Yu

After SA1

Dear class,

How are you feeling after SA1?
Discuss your feelings/thoughts under the Comments.I will love to hear you share.
As for me, I am just glad that the paper marking is over. Phew!

Cheers,
Ms Yu

Dear class,

I received this link in my email and was quite inspired to do something different and worthwhile this week.
Go check it out!

Do share any thoughts you have after watching the slides.
Last but not least, all the best for your SA1 exams!
Do your best and God will do the rest!

Cheers,
Ms Yu

Dear class,

Check this site out to see how you fare in the battle between your left and right brains!
I scored a dismal of 25% in my first test, and finally after 4 tries, a remarkable 88%!
Try to beat my score!

Cheers,
Ms Yu

Dear class,

I came across this article from a magazine and I thought it will be interesting to share with you people since friendship problems are usually a struggle for many of you at this age, especially the girls. I cannot safely say that the checklist will be totally accurate in assessing your friendship, but at least I feel the article brings about an important point - how to tell true friendship from relationships that make use of you.

Coinciding with the up-coming World Day, it will be beneficial as occupiers of this planet that we take the happenings and changes to our planet to heart.

Articles to Share

Enjoy the reads!

Cheers,
Miss Yu

Dear class,

Please go to the PCS E-Learning Website on the right and access the English Forum.
You will find the topic for discussion as well as some thinking questions.
Add in your reflection on the topic by Mon (28th April) at 6pm.

This will be your journal entry for this week (Week 6).

Dear class,

I have been too busy to realise the comments on the YouTube video I posted on the Egyptian Dance. I do apologise for not asking some of you for permission first so I decided to take it off and labelled for private viewing.

Thanks to you if you are the one who rebutted to one person who posted mean comments on it. At first I was quite upset at how unreasonable this person is, however on second thoughts, I don't think I need to be bothered by his comment if he/she is so shallow. Thanks for your defence anyway. =)

Regards,
Miss Yu

Dear class,

I chanced upon this. Thought you may have fun trying this out.
Go check it!

VisualDNA

Love,
Miss Yu

Dear class,

Click here to download the spelling list for Term 2 Week 1 & 2.

Regards,
Miss Elise Yu

Dear class,

Some pictures to share on MUFTI Day - Term 1 Land of the Pharaohs:

The Royal Family - The Pharaoh, The Queen Mother & the Princess!

Hail Pharaoh Beng Ray!

Hail Princess Yin Ning!

The great Egyptian dancers on stage!

Dear class,

You can go here to download the spelling list for Term 1 Wk 9-10.
The file name is SpellingList T1W9-106k.
Just click on the last icon (of a globe) to download.

Study hard!

Love,
Ms Yu

Unit 3 Leeches! (Journal for Wk 7)

Dear class,
This is the link to the New Paper article on leeches.
You can read it in detail and answer the following questions in your journal:
1) Would you try this new method?
2) Why or why not?

Additional Reading: Interesting Real-life Rescue by the leeches!

If you have any other views or things to share, you may do one piece of free writing.This will be optional.(For example, sharing about happenings during Chinese New Year etc.)

Dear class,

How has school been for you? I did not realise that I will miss all of you. I've been resting at home and most times, my thoughts will be focused on how you all are doing in school.

Try to be attentive, respect your classmates and teachers, and do your best in your work.
I know you can behave if you choose to and I hope when I come back, your attitude towards learning will still be positively glowing.

Leave your comments and I do check the blog every now and then. Thanks for many of your well wishes and prayers. Hoping to see you all soon.

Take care!

Love,
Miss Elise Yu

Dear class,

I do apologise for not being able to be there for a month. I actually went for an operation and needed time to recuperate. It was quite sudden and I didn't know how to prepare you. Rest assured that you are in good hands and be sure to listen to the new teacher till I get back. I will be checking this blog regularly so if you need anything, you may add in your comments or use the chat board. Continue to do your best in your work and be on your best behaviour. These will be a great help to me. Will be missing you till I get back.

God bless!

Love,
Miss Yu

Welcome back to School...

Dear 6K,

Welcome back to school!
I believe that every one in the class can play a part in contributing to the success of the class.
Below are some positions available to take up:

1) IT Managers
- in charge of setting up IT applications in class and com labs
2) English Coordinators
- collection of assignments from group managers and administration for English matters
3) Class Monitor/Monitress
- in charge of discipline and general class matters
4) Cleanliness Monitors
- ensuring recess duty and classroom cleanliness
5) Blog Committee Members
- maintaining class blog, blog design layout and general administration
6) Utilities Manager
- ensuring utilities (lights/fans) are conserved and appropriate lighting for class activities
7) Logistics Managers
- ensuring materials are available for class activities and delivering assignments
8) Finance Ministers
- help in collection of forms or money
9) Group Managers
- to collect work from members and ensure they are handed in on time
10) Classroom Designers
- designing and updating materials for class bulletin boards

Let's have fun learning, playing and striving for excellence with each other!

Love,
Miss Elise Yu