Sunday, 22 February 2009

target settings

Hi.......
1)I think the targets we set are goals to aim in the test we overcome.
2)Yes i think it is important,because it helps us aim for the disered marks we want to get after looking at it .
3)first i compare the marks that i score in tne previous exam then set the new marks higher than the one i scored lower.
4)Yes i have a plan.My plan is to stud hard.
5)My parents constantly reminds me to finish my homework thats how they help me and sometimes my father will help me in chinese , he is a pro in chines.
6)To stop playing computer games ,watching television programes and day dreaming .
7)The most they can only help teach me but the most important is belive in yourself
regards xuanle

Sunday, 8 February 2009

festivals

Hi everyone,
1) i celebrate Chinese New Year because i am a chinese.it is celebrated by many different festivals like
On the days before the New Year celebration Chinese families give their home a thorough cleaning. There is a Cantonese saying "Wash away the dirt on ninyabaat" (年廿八,洗邋遢), but the practice is not usually restricted on nin'ya'baat (年廿八, the 28th day of month 12). It is believed the cleaning sweeps away the bad luck of the preceding year and makes their homes ready for good luck. Brooms and dust pans are put away on the first day so that luck cannot be swept away. Some people give their homes, doors and window-frames a new coat of red paint. Homes are often decorated with paper cutouts of Chinese auspicious phrases and couplets. Purchasing new clothing, shoes and receiving a hair-cut also symbolize a fresh start.

First day of the new year
The first day is for the welcoming of the deities of the heavens and earth, officially beginning at midnight. Many people, especially Buddhists, abstain from meat consumption on the first day because it is believed that this will ensure longevity for them. Some consider lighting fires and using knives to be bad luck on New Year's Day, so all food to be consumed is cooked the day before.
and many more...
2)During these 15 days of the Chinese New Year one will see superstitious or traditional cultural beliefs with meanings which can be puzzling in the eyes of those who do not celebrate this occasion. There is a customary reason that explains why everything, not just limited to decorations, are centered on the colour red. At times, gold is the accompanying colour for reasons that are already obvious. One best and common example is the red diamond-shaped posters with the character 福 (pinyin: fú), or "auspiciousness" which are displayed around the house and on doors. This sign is usually seen hanging upside down, since the Chinese word 倒 (pinyin: dǎo), or "upside down", sounds similar as 到 (pinyin: dào), or "arrive". Therefore, it symbolizes the arrival of luck, happiness, and prosperity.
3)we usualy celebrate chinese ney year by going to reletives houses to wish them happy new year and to have reunion dinner and then receive lots and lots of red packets!
4)the Hindus usualy celebrate Deepavali and the malays Hari Raya.
5)yes.it can help us creat racial harmony as in like we all can celebrate all the festivals together.
6)we can do it by respecting each races different culture and believes.
7)till now i have yet to think of something yet but i may come up with something later.
     Regards 
             Xuan le

Sunday, 18 January 2009

Journal 3: Our School's Vision, Mission and Values

Hi everyone,
1) The schools vision is A School of Distinction Nurturing Future-Ready Citizens of Character , our mission is Providing quality education to equip pupils with the values, knowledge and skills for the 21st Century and our values is P.I.E
P stands for (passion for learning)
I stands for (Integrity our foundation)
E stands for ( Excellency in everything we do)
2)I think our school vision , mission and values are very meaningful.
3)Yes i believe in the school values

Back to school

Hi everyone,
Its good to be back to school meeting old and new friends.
So far not much changes has been made
in school except the way the teachers treat us ,
not like small kids anymore but gives us more freedom
in school.At this point of time i myself do not think that there's
any changes that does not suit me , i think that the changes
made are to be accepted happily.
At home things still stays the same but my parents
especially my father starts to explain the things and
obsticals i will face when i grow up and start to work.
One of the most important obsticals i need to overcome
in my working days years later is the financial crisis.
He also told me when i am going to buy a house or car
i must wait till it is at the lowest price , if i were to buy
theses items at the highest price i must be prepared
for he fright it will give the price of these items will start
to drop to the very bottom. So that's why people lose money
It is like a bubble if you buy the things when it is about o pop
you will lose money , once it pops the price will start to drop at the end is the
best time o buy the items.
I find these teachings very meaningful as it will affect my financial
stability in the adult years. TKS

Sunday, 4 January 2009

New years resolution

Happy New Year!!!!
My new years resolution are to score well for my PSLE
and to hope to go into a good secondary school in order
to have a good future.I also have to work hard
in order not to dissapoint my parents.