Hey the weekend’s finally here…Been a super hot week….make sure you keep yourselves hydrated folks! Lots of water please. By the way, what’s up for the weekend? I’ve got a couple of things to do…Very busy…here’s how my weekend’s going to be

1) mark practise papers

2) mark more practise papers

3)  mark worksheets

4) mark more worksheets

Have a fantastic weekend!

Mrs J

Shakespeare may have believed “a rose by any other name would smell as sweet” (Romeo & Juliet) but how can a name be just a name when you use it your entire lifetime? Do you know the origin or meaning of your name? Why did you parents give you the name you have? The link below may help you with your orgin search. Happy learning!

http://babynamesworld.parentsconnect.com/

Mrs Justin

Hey folks

do you think computers could one day replace teachers? Would you prefer to come to school for a lesson conducted by a teacher or would you prefer learning on a computer? What are the pros and cons?

Regards

Mrs Justin

Hey everyone

please look through the following websites on child labour.

http://www.historyplace.com/unitedstates/childlabor/

http://www.childlabor.org/frames.html

What are your opinions on child labour?

Hey everyone

I came across this meaningful email about Alexander the Great. Take a moment to reflect on it….

>Subject: Alexander the Great
>  Here is a very instructive incident involving the life of Alexander, the
>great Greek king.
>
>Alexander, after conquering many kingdoms, was returning home. On the way,
>he fell ill and it took him to his death bed. With death staring  in his
>face, Alexander realized how his conquests, his great army, his sharp
>sword and all his wealth were all of no consequence.
>
>He now longed to reach home to see his mother’s face and bid her his last
>adieu. But, he had to accept the fact that his sinking health would not
>permit him to reach his distant homeland.
>
>So, the mighty conqueror lay prostrate and pale, helplessly waiting to
>breathe his last. He called his Generals and said, ‘I will depart from
>this world soon, I have three wishes, please carry them out without fail.’
>
>
>With tears flowing down their cheeks, the Generals agreed to abide by
>their king’s last wishes.
>’My first desire is that,’ said Alexander, ‘My physicians alone must carry
>my coffin. ‘
>After a pause, he continued, ‘Secondly, I desire that when my coffin is
>being carried to the grave, the path leading to the grave yard be strewn
>with gold, silver and precious stones which I have collected in my
>treasury.’
>
>The king felt exhausted after saying this. He took a minute’s rest and
>continued.
>
>’My third and last wish is that both my hands be kept dangling out of my
>coffin.’
>
>The people who had gathered there wondered at the king’s strange wishes.
>But no one dare bring the question to their lips.
>Alexander’s favorite General kissed his hand and pressed them to his
>heart.  ‘O king, we assure you that your wishes will all be fulfilled.
>But tell us ‘why do you make such strange wishes?’
>
>
>At this Alexander took a deep breath and said: ‘I would like the world to
>know of the three lessons I have just learnt.
>I want my physicians to carry my coffin because people should realize that
>no doctor can really cure any body. They are powerless and cannot save a
>person from the clutches of death. So let not people take life for
>granted.
>
>The second wish of strewing gold, silver and other riches on the way to
>the graveyard is to tell People that not even a fraction of gold will come
>with me. I spent all my life earning riches but cannot take anything with
>me. Let people realize that it is a sheer waste of time to chase wealth.
>
>And about my third wish of having my hands dangling out of the coffin, I
>wish people to know that I came empty handed into this world and empty
>handed I go out of this world.’
>
>With these words, the king closed his eyes. Soon he let death conquer him
>and breathed his last.

You’ve read the article on The Gift Of Life as part of your supplementary lesson. We discussed about the issues surrounding organ transplant. You may also want to read about mercy killing or euthanasia. As mentioned in class, here’s the story about Terry Schiavo.

Coming back to the point, organ transplant. Would you give someone the gift of life? Why or why not?

Hey 5.3, you have just elected your new class support group. Thanks to Mirabelle and Eric for managing the class the last two terms. As for our new class committee members, WELCOME!!!! I look forward to working with you. You guys have to remember that your classmates will have to take on double roles as class committee members who look after the class and as friends. Please give them your support. Dylan and Xiu Hui, I have faith in both of you. I’m sure you’ll do great!

This post is especially dedicated to Jerry….Enough said I think. Haha! Rattle along guys…

How are the holidays going for you folks? Enjoying? I’m sure you ALL are looking forward to coming back to school, right? *grin* yea right!

Those of you who went to China, how was your trip? Brought home any Cherry Blossoms for me? Haha!

This vacation has been a rather exciting and life changing period for me…It’s a learning experience as I’m about to embark on a new chapter in my life…. Catch you folks soon! Have fun….Miss you all.

Hey everyone

I was watching Channel 5 News and Fiona was featured…they also showed footage taken in our 5.2 classroom. However, there are more updates at the following. You can see Pameyla giving her views. Click on the link below and you can watch the video under “Future Schools”. Three cheers to all of you!

http://www.straitstimes.com/