True Friendship

"The most beautiful discovery true friends make is that they can grow separately without growing apart." Elisabeth Foley

Travel Declaration and Travel History

To the 6 Team Leaders,

Please ensure that the members of your team declare their travel intent or non-intent (Travel Declaration) by tonight and confirm your travel history or no-travel history (Travel History) by Monday Morning...please refer to GESS portal for confirmation of deadlines.

Please demonstrate leadership in this aspect, as you lead your community in ensuring compliance of procedures to safeguard the well-being of the members of your team.

Best regards,
Mrs Chua

Young Cyber Wellness Achiever (YCA) Programme

Dear Gessians of 3H,

Please bring your completed assignments as spelt out on the task list on Wednesday, 25 May 2011. All assignments to be placed in a plastic folder.

Si Lin will collect from students from Index No. 1 - 18 (18 students), and Eng Heng from Index No. 19 to 36 (17 students).

The best three works will be submitted to HOD/Technology Mrs SeeToh, for the Young Cyber Wellness Achiever Programme Award.

Thank you,
Mrs Linda Chua

EFFECTIVE STUDY SKILLS

The CCE Dept has sourced some video clips to boost your ability to study more effectively.

Video 1 – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGCqavb1byE  
Video 2 – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfqZWWA5Rgo

Also from the above links, you will find videos on mind-mapping. This is a useful technique for content-heavy subjects, like Social Studies and Science. Pick up some useful tips from these videos. Just watching 2 or 3 versions will do.

Another 8 more days to MYE! Onward!

Mathematics Weekend Homework

Students to complete the revision paper (past-year paper) by Monday.

Mr Yohan and Mr Phua
Go for your Silvers!

Wilson Loh, as you grow as a Leader of Self and Others

Wilson Loh, you are indeed remarkable! You have earned the trust and respect of your teachers.

As the Maths Subject Rep for Mr Yohan, you will be given the authority to be a co-author of the Class Blog. You will be championing Mathematics in 3H. May your leadership in this subject bear great fruits in 3H in the area of Mathematics.

I am confident with you supporting and encouraging your fellow classmates, results in Mathematics will soar! Continue and press on in your SCHOLASTIC PURSUITS!

Onward Mathematicians of 3H!

AROOZOO R.E.A.D.S.@ ARENA . Stories . People . Life .

20 April 2011
Stories . People . Life.

Let me recap this morning's programme.
1. You heard Mrs Tee's explanation of the concept of Altruism - Selflessness
2. You read the Giving Tree
3. You heard Ms Chionh share her personal story
4. You heard Ms Chionh reflect on her life story and her mother's gift to her
5. You heard the Happy Prince through Reader's Theatre
6. You heard Mdm Uuchi's sharing on Adolfo Prieto, Ghandi, Mother Theresa and Oscar Wilde
7. You heard Mdm Uuchi's persuasion for us, as human being to naturally give and love

I enjoyed today's AROOZOO R.E.A.D.S. thoroughly. I believe you share my sentiment. There is so much learning. I thanked Ms Chionh for sharing so generously her life story. Consider the love of your mothers and fathers...sometimes tough love is the way, and the only way our parents know how to love us.

I like to share some of Mdm Uuchi's sharing here with you.

"All the gold in the world has no significance. That which is lasting are the thoughtful acts which we do for our fellow man" - Adolfo Prieto, a Mexican philanthropist in the 19th century.

To be altruistic, it must come from within. It hinges on "what we are made of". And what we are made of has everything to do with how we think, act, and view others and ourselves.In a world filled with so many "bottom lines", it is easy to lose touch with the importance of empathy, respect for others and their differing circumstances.

"We cannot do great things on this Earth, only small things with Great Love" - Mother Theresa

And from Oscar Wilde (one of my favourite writer - I even named my pet cat, Oscar)
"Keep love in your heart. A life without it is like a sunless garden when the flowers are dead. The consciousness of loving and being loved brings a warmth and richness to life that nothing else can bring."

Reflect on today's sharing Gessians of 3H
...... as you lead yourself, others and community.

AROOZOO R.E.A.D.S @ ARENA 2011

The Reading and Learning Library Programme

To orientate you to the different segments of the programme,let me list the four segments here -

1. AskDewey!
- where you learn more about the different subjects you are studying. The aim is to stir your curosity and encourage you to research and read on on your own.

2. Stories . People . Life .
- where you read (listen and watch) stories, poems or drama about stories of people. The aim is to encourage you to explore the intrigues of life in a sometimes imaginative, creative or thought-provoking manner.

3. Advocacy 101
- where you find out the current affairs and real-life issues of the day. The aim is to challenge you to consider your role and responsibilities in these issues.

4. GESS, Community & Heritage
- where you learn more about your personal, social and cultural identity as a Gessian and citizen of Singapore. The aim is to awaken the unique 'YOU' as you discover more about yourself against the backdrop of your family, school, community, Singapore and the World.

Savour every reading moment...reflect, explore, analyse and discover the World and yourself.

Onward Leaders!

Chinese Homework (weekend) and Chinese Test on 25 April 2011

Gear Up for your Mid-Year Examination

Homework
to complete Past-Year Examination Paper
to hand in next Monday 25 April

Chinese Language Test on 25 April
Prepare for your examination by reading up the given notes over the long weekend.

Go for Silver!
Mr Koh (Xu Laoshi)

Physics Homework to be Completed by next Tuesday's Physics Lesson

Message from Ms Tay YL

15/4/11 Lesson
1.) complete e-learning on Mass, Weight and Density via AskNLearn LMS
2.) complete WB pg.29 - 34

19/4/11 Lesson
1.) read TB pg.49 - 52
2.) complete WB pg.19 & 20

Mrs Chua on behalf of Ms Tay YL
Go For Your Silver!

Travel Declaration Due 19 April 7:00pm

Exco Committee please activate your Relay System today with regards to this matter.

Thank you Leaders.

The HEART Matter of Leadership

Dear students of 3H,

Leadership has its root in the HEART.

Listen to your heartbeat, know its rhythm and movement. Find a quiet time in your busy day, to listen to its whispering.

Let your MIND (intellect) guide your HEART to beat in a peaceful and secure rhythm.

Let's work towards a healthy, purposeful and joyful pulse rate.

Food for Thought : )

Nigel Ng

Thak you Nigel for volunteering to collect the contact lists. I trust that you will handle the 'private' information with integrity and care.

Kindly submit all contact lists you have collected for today during TPI. You can continue with the collection tomorrow.

Kindly arrange all contact lists according to index no. All students, please take note of this administrative requirement - that all documents and forms are to be arranged according to index no.

Thank you with appreciation.
Mrs Linda Chua

Mid-Year Examination Acknowledgement Slips

Please hand in your Mid-Year Examination Acknowledgement Slips, signed by your parents, to Vice-Chairman (Academic), Ray Lim latest Thursday 1:30pm.

I understand some of you have lost the letters and acknowledgement slips. Leaders of the Exco Committee,please take note of this recurring problem. Your task is to problem-solve this often and 'irritating' problem.

As a class, this issue must be resolved. Consider which habit is not in place?


As your Form Teacher, my stand is that if you have lost the letters or acknowledgement slips (or for that matters, any other document or resources) the onus is on you to find ways to get another copy. You are not to approach your teachers, especially if the loss is due to your lack of attention and care in organising your personal posssessions.

In this case, please produce an official letter (A4 size) from your parents to acknowledge that you have received the MYE Timetable, MYE Letter and Acknowledgement Slips. I have the namelist of your signatures, acknowledging the receipt the above mentioned documents.

Please exercise great level of responsibility and maturity in such matters.

Vice-Chairman (Academic), Ray, please follow up on this matter.

Mrs Linda Chua

Progress Card Final Reminder

This is a final reminder to the three students who have yet to hand in their progress cards to hand in their progress cards by 20 April 2011 1:50pm. Hand in the progress card personally to me. My Ext is 291.

The students who have yet to hand in their progress cards are Index No. 5, Index No. 8 and Index No. 14.

If you have lost it, please ask your parents to write an official letter (A4 size paper) to acknowledge that they have seen the progress cards or that they are aware of the loss of progress cards. Please ask your parents to write their handphone no on the letter of acknowledgement.

Mrs Linda Chua

Jonathan SeeToh

I want to praise Jonathan for being able to collect nearly all journals, nearly meeting the deadline.

For the other leaders, please complete your collection soonest possible...by Wednesday. OK?!!

Cheers,
Mrs Linda Chua

File Check Failure - 18 April

The 4 students who failed file check please see me next week during TPI at 1:30pm. I will remind you again next Monday. Please ensure that your files are in order for your 2nd submission.

Thank you,
Mrs Linda Chua

Cash Collection of Exam Fees - Higher Mother Examination

To the 7 students taking HMT Examination, please bring $58.00 on Wednesday, 20 April. I will be collecting from you after your EL period.

Thank you,
Mrs Linda Chua

Seven Habits of Effective Students

Here's the Seven Habits of Effective Students
1. Be Proactive
2. Begin with the End in Mind
3. Put First Things First
4. Think Win-Win
5. Seek First to Understand, Then be Understood
6. Synergy
7. Sharpen the Saw

I am sure if you google 'Seven Habits of Effective Students', you'll find plenty of reading materials. You may not have the time in the next few weeks. Perhaps set this goal for yourself - during the June Holiday, design a Self-Improvement Programme to better yourself in the following aspects,
1. How I can be a leader of myself, others and community? Remember to start with yourself  : )
2. How to improve on my study skills to better my academic performance in my scholastic pursuit?
3. How to build good and healthy relationship with my family and friends?

I know Benjamin, Yue Qun, Eng Heng , Wilson, Jia Yi and Jia Qi are likely to heel my recommendation. How about the rest of you? Let my know if you are going to work on this. I will post strategies and approaches you can read up on.

Yours truly,
Mrs Chua

19 April 1:30pm TPI Target Setting

The following students, please attend TPI tomorrow at 1:30pm.
1. Alicia
2. Joann
3. Man Ting
4. Si Lin
5. Shi Ling
6. Jia Yi
7. Jasmine
8. Eunice
9. Jonathan
10. Vanessa
11. Eng Heng

Thank you to the eleven of you for being patient. Please come ready to discuss what's your personal academic targets and if the Silver Targets are within your reach at the MYE. We will also be discussing which subjects you may have issues with and how we can resolve them.

Come ready to discuss which habit you need to work on for the months to come. I will post later the seven habits of effective students for those, who need a revision since the Exco Committee presented.

I have great faith in the eleven of you. From my observation, you take your work seriously and do them with pride. I will see you tomorrow.

Onward!

Yours in Truth and Love,
Mrs Chua

16 April 2011

Welcome to all students of Sec 3H! This is the blog that will help us move forward as leaders of self, others and community, honouring life and hope.

We started the year with "Kites rise highest against the wind, not with it" by Sir Winston Churchhill. It is timely that Mdm Sarifah shared the story of the carrot, egg and coffee bean. The story resonates with what I truly believe ; it is in the way how we overcome adversity (challenges) in our lives that shape and mark our character and build our resilience.

The temperature of your classroom will be inceased in the days to come...let's see who can withstand the heat and remain cool. Not 'maksa maksa' cool but truly cool, cool.

Onward!

Mrs Linda Chua