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Friday 30 September 2016

PSLE Mathematics 2016

PSLE Mathematics today. Juliane is looking forward to it. :O All the Best, Juliane! 

Thursday 29 September 2016

PSLE English 2016

Today is the the first PSLE paper for English. Good luck, Juliane! Stay calm and do your best!  

Wednesday 28 September 2016

Keep Calm

and worry NOT about Juliane's PSLE! I must keep repeating that to myself. 

Tuesday 27 September 2016

Monday 26 September 2016

Grim Reminder

This is a grim reminder that PSLE is fast approaching. :S

Sunday 25 September 2016

Certificate of Achievement

Marieann showed me her certificate of achievement which she obtained because she participated in the Student Leadership (Reach) Camp, 30 May - 1 June 2016. I couldn't be more proud of Marieann! 
Not because of her certificate but because of what she has achieved for herself. I am really glad for my decision to put her in St Margaret's Secondary School. Marieann is really thriving in SMSS.
Although she is academically less inclined, she is making up for it in other areas, e.g. her leadership skills which was never noticed when she was in primary school because she is the quiet one. I would rather she has a good character, be a good person and has skills which will serve her well throughout her life than to have good results but with a lousy character. 
Marieann, I am really proud of you and your achievement! 

Saturday 24 September 2016

Feathered Neighbour

Managed to catch this feathered neighbour. :) Marieann saw it first, she has an eye for nature. We haven't seen it for a while. This hornbill is a young one. 

Friday 23 September 2016

Friendly Neighbour

I saw my neighbour as I was going to work. It recognises me now and came to the door but I couldn't stop to be friendly or I would be late for work. :(
That sad look :(

Thursday 22 September 2016

My 1st MLS

Today, I gave the first lecture of my Management and Leadership in Schools programme elective, Student-Involved Assessment. This is the first time that I am teaching a MLS elective. The students are key personnels from schools. They are really funny and we had lots of fun discussing and sharing experiences and views. I learnt plenty from them too! Looking forward to my next 5 sessions with them. :)

Wednesday 21 September 2016

Happy 6th Birthday, Yeun Zhen

Happy 6th Birthday, Yeun Zhen! 
(Source: http://juicylucydesignstrade.com/)
Lots of love, Your family in Singapore

Tuesday 20 September 2016

The Still Life Test

I hope I can visit one of these countries in the future - Greece and Turkey. 

You Are Curious
You see the world as full of possibilities, and you're sometimes overwhelmed by all the opportunities out there.
You want to learn and understand as much as possible. You are an armchair anthropologist.

You love to travel, and when you aren't able to get away, you are traveling in spirit...sampling new foods and art.
An adventurer like you would be happiest visiting Greece, Argentina, or Turkey.

Monday 19 September 2016

Rise by Katy Perry

A new song by Katy Perry, Rise.

Rise (uploaded by KatyPerryVEVO)

Sunday 18 September 2016

Goofing Around

I just discovered that someone has been goofing around with my phone camera and left a present for me. 

Saturday 17 September 2016

My Seedlings

My tiny (like full stops) seeds finally sprouted after 12 days! It is my "homework" from my work retreat. Although only two seedlings grew, I still feel a great sense of achievement. Why? Because I don't have the green thumb, unlike my mother and my brother. I hope more will grow. :)

Friday 16 September 2016

Sighted! Wild Boar!

I saw a rare sighting of a wild boar as I was leaving my workplace yesterday! :O I didn't dare to go too close because the boar was about the size of a dog. I only zoomed in from the roadside. I don't think I can outrun the boar should it decide it doesn't like my face haha. 

Thursday 15 September 2016

Happy Mid Autumn Festival 2016

Happy Mid Autumn Festival to all who celebrates it! :)

Wednesday 14 September 2016

Sighted! Pokemons in School!

Here's one more reason why I love working with this school for the past 13 years and counting! :) 

Tuesday 13 September 2016

Mother and Child

This is a rare sight in Singapore. :) I am lucky to see two sets of mother hen and chicks! 

Monday 12 September 2016

Teachers' Day Surprise II

I received another Teachers' Day surprise from another friend and colleague. Really surprised! 
Thank you so much. I really appreciate the lovely gifts. :)

Sunday 11 September 2016

STGCC 2016 II

For first time, I am back at STGCC for a second day. My mother and my daughter saw what I bought yesterday and wanted me to get for them - t-shirts and toys. But I was glad to make the trip because I caught up with another ex-student of mine and her brother. They spent time trying to teach me about Magic Gathering. I doubt I can remember much by tomorrow haha. 
More Cosplayers
Pikachu and Wonderwoman
Deadpool, Pikachu and Spiderman
 Toys/ Figurines
Gathering again
Mari and Emily
My ex-student, Shawna
More goodies
One of the t-shirts is for my mother
Request by Juliane to get the chickbunny and the lion cushion

Saturday 10 September 2016

STGCC 2016

This is the most exciting event that I look forward to every year - STGCC 2016! I get to be the geek/ nerd that I am and I get to see my ex-students at this event. :)
STGCC is always about three things - Cosplayers, Toys/ Figurines and Art Works
Cosplay/ Cosplayers
My ex-student who is a cosplayer :) Proud of her
Toys/ Figurines
Not toys but was attracted to the colours and candies
Art Works/ Artists
My fav artist - Mari whom I have become friends with
Mari an Emily whom I have become friends with!
My signed art works with their artists
Haruhiko Mikimoto signing his STGCC special appearance limited poster
I made it, was one of the last few in the queue
Goodies
Beautiful art works, cute too
Postcards, book, pouches
Chickbunnies, baby apples and a gift from Mari
My new t-shirts - only buy t-shirts once a year from STGCC lol