My BICEP class is one of my favourite classes in school. We learn about China's history, its people and their language. We sometimes learn about their places and clothes their people wear.
Our BICEP lesson starts at 1.30pm to 3.30pm. We would go to our classroom, take out our file and pencil case. Then, we would settle down and start our lessons. Sometimes, our classes can be different in time to come. We might sometimes go to the Science Lab, the computer lab or even the AVA room.
One of my favourite topics in the BICEP class is about the places in China. There are many places in China such as Mongolia, Hong Kong, Macau and many more!
I like this BICEP class because I can go to China to visit the places I want if I go to the best class next year! How exciting! Exciting with the capital 'E'!
Friday, 27 April 2007
Friday, 13 April 2007
Selecting plants for class
After going to the dentist for check-up, my mother and I went to the plant nursery to select plants for my classroom. In the nursery, we went to the racks were the plants were kept and taken care of. My mother then saw the 'Jade' plant that had caught her sight. I then spotted a sign that said, 'Crasaula plants. Buy one get one free.' Both of our eyes lit up upon seeing it. We selected the best ones and headed into the storehouse.
In the storehouse, we chose a epipremnum pinnatum and a chrysal idocarpus to add to the Crasaula plants. In a corner of the storehouse, there was a tank filled with water and hydroponic plants. I got to see closely what a water hyacinth's roots look like now! We then went on to the next two nurseries and found many more interesting plants like the ixora and the water lily.
After the nurseries, we went to the pasar malam a few blocks away from our block and chose few more plants. We discovered that the Crasaula plants over there are greener than those at the nurseries.
I love plants. Do you like it too?
In the storehouse, we chose a epipremnum pinnatum and a chrysal idocarpus to add to the Crasaula plants. In a corner of the storehouse, there was a tank filled with water and hydroponic plants. I got to see closely what a water hyacinth's roots look like now! We then went on to the next two nurseries and found many more interesting plants like the ixora and the water lily.
After the nurseries, we went to the pasar malam a few blocks away from our block and chose few more plants. We discovered that the Crasaula plants over there are greener than those at the nurseries.
I love plants. Do you like it too?
Monday, 9 April 2007
NAPFA test
Today was the NAPFA test. Usually, every P4 to P6 has a NAPFA test. Today, it was the P4's turn! Goodness me! Why today? I was not totally trained yet!
Before the test, the teacher-in-charge will divide the class to 5 groups. Each different group will go to different stations to perform their tasks and teachers will grade them. There are five stations, the stations are 'sit-up', 'SBJ( standing broad jump)', 'sit and reach', 'chin- up' and 'shuttle run'. I had to start with SBJ. I then went on to shuttle run, sit and reach, chin up and sit up. I finally completed the test and passed the card( teachers gave out cards for marks and grades to be written down) to Ms Lee, our form teacher.
Even though it was tough in the stations, I was best at shuttle running. I remembered my PE( physical education) teacher said," When doing shuttle run, you must stretch your leg muscles to reach the shuttle-cork and save a leg span's running, or you will slow down when you do a 'rabbit run'."
After the test, my teacher brought me back to my grandma's house by cab. How grateful l was! My teacher brought me back because my parents were working and Grandma was looking after my brother at homa as his school is closed today.
I hope to do better in the next NAPFA test! :>
Before the test, the teacher-in-charge will divide the class to 5 groups. Each different group will go to different stations to perform their tasks and teachers will grade them. There are five stations, the stations are 'sit-up', 'SBJ( standing broad jump)', 'sit and reach', 'chin- up' and 'shuttle run'. I had to start with SBJ. I then went on to shuttle run, sit and reach, chin up and sit up. I finally completed the test and passed the card( teachers gave out cards for marks and grades to be written down) to Ms Lee, our form teacher.
Even though it was tough in the stations, I was best at shuttle running. I remembered my PE( physical education) teacher said," When doing shuttle run, you must stretch your leg muscles to reach the shuttle-cork and save a leg span's running, or you will slow down when you do a 'rabbit run'."
After the test, my teacher brought me back to my grandma's house by cab. How grateful l was! My teacher brought me back because my parents were working and Grandma was looking after my brother at homa as his school is closed today.
I hope to do better in the next NAPFA test! :>
Sunday, 8 April 2007
Qing Ming Festival (清明）
On the 8th of April, we went to the temple to pray to my great-grandfather. He has already passed away and his spirit lies in the temple in Upper East Coast road. My grandmother came along too, bringing hell notes and paper models with her. She bundled them up in three bags and brought them to the temple to 'give' them to her father.
When we got there, it was nearly going to rain. We parked our car and headed to the 2nd floor where the holy tablets were placed. We offered him fruits, drinks, as well as tea leaves. We then went in front of his tablet and prayed to him. We then went down to burn the offerings. At first, dad lit up three matchsticks at a time and put them near the first bag. The bag started to crackle and crumple. Then he lit the other two bags by using four matchsticks each and throwing them into the bag. When you observe closely, you can see grey smoke steaming out of the bags. Then, it turned to a wild inferno. The flames were burning every paper offering in its way.
After a few minutes, the bags reduced to burnt and black ashes. The whole furnace turned black due to the extreme heat. When the process was taking place, my father devoured some wild fruits from a plant near the furnace. I was wondering," You Don't Know What It Is And You Are Eating It?!" My grandma said that the spirit of great-grandpa had by now 'enjoyed' the food and we can go back and collect it back.
We went to the temple to pray to the holy gods of Heaven. But when we got there, there was no one around to sell the coils! So we prayed bare-handed and put some money for donations to the temple. There was a container of sweets. We helped ourselves to some sweets for blessings.
I would like to go to the temple again to pray to him.
清明时节雨纷纷， 路上行人欲断魂。
借问酒家何处有？ 牧童遥指杏花村。
--（塘）杜牧
When we got there, it was nearly going to rain. We parked our car and headed to the 2nd floor where the holy tablets were placed. We offered him fruits, drinks, as well as tea leaves. We then went in front of his tablet and prayed to him. We then went down to burn the offerings. At first, dad lit up three matchsticks at a time and put them near the first bag. The bag started to crackle and crumple. Then he lit the other two bags by using four matchsticks each and throwing them into the bag. When you observe closely, you can see grey smoke steaming out of the bags. Then, it turned to a wild inferno. The flames were burning every paper offering in its way.
After a few minutes, the bags reduced to burnt and black ashes. The whole furnace turned black due to the extreme heat. When the process was taking place, my father devoured some wild fruits from a plant near the furnace. I was wondering," You Don't Know What It Is And You Are Eating It?!" My grandma said that the spirit of great-grandpa had by now 'enjoyed' the food and we can go back and collect it back.
We went to the temple to pray to the holy gods of Heaven. But when we got there, there was no one around to sell the coils! So we prayed bare-handed and put some money for donations to the temple. There was a container of sweets. We helped ourselves to some sweets for blessings.
I would like to go to the temple again to pray to him.
清明时节雨纷纷， 路上行人欲断魂。
借问酒家何处有？ 牧童遥指杏花村。
--（塘）杜牧
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