Situational writing -- letter of complain

21 April 2010

Mrs. Saraspathy Menon
Principal
Chong Boon Secondary School

Dear Mrs. Menon

FEEDBACK ON STUDENT'S BEHAVIOURS IN THE LIBRARY

My friends and I have been going to the school library lately to do some self-study. We are unhappy about a few incidents which took place recently in the library. I hope you will take actions on the incidents and improve the conditions in the library.

A group of students came into the library as they wanted to enjoy the air-conditioners. The librarian asked them politely, to go outside if they are not borrowing any books. However, the ‘leader’ of the group shouted back at her using hokkien vulgarities. The librarian was taken aback by the rudeness of the pupil. The librarian then threatens to report them to the discipline committee. They seem unafraid of the librarian at all and continued to quarrel with her. Such example shows that some students do not have any respect for the librarian at all. They are selfish too because they disrupt the quiet environment in the library.

Some students even sneak food into the library and spilled their drinks onto the table. By doing this, they are breaking the library rules. The poor librarian had to clean up the mess they had made. The mess on the table had attracted insects. They did not even thank the librarian after she had cleaned up. I hope you will ensure that pupils observe and maintain the cleanliness of the tables and chairs provided and to ban anyone from bringing any food or drinks into the library

There was this boy who wore his PE attire into the library. He was soaked in perspiration. By doing that, he might catch a cold easily as there are air-conditioners in the library. It is also unpleasant for other users in the library as there maybe an odour. In my opinion, I think that students wearing PE attire should not be allowed to go into the library. The librarian should ask those students to change into their uniforms before entering the library.

A group of students were playing games on the computers for a very long time. The computers in the library are supposed to be used for research on the web and not on games. In other words they are misusing the school property. Due to their hogging the computers, others may not get to use the computers at all. I strongly recommend the librarian to allow pupils to use the computers for school work only.

There were a few students sitting in a corner of the library, they were chatting happily and laughing loudly, disturbing others studying in the library. It did not used to be like that the library used to be a peaceful and quiet place where everyone could study.
I hope that you will take my suggestions into consideration and take actions on the situation. I wish to see the issues resolved or improved. Lastly thank you for taking the time to read the letter.

Your sincerely
Vernice Goh
Respect 2

P.E.E.L – Biodiversity

Biodiversity is the variation of life forms on Earth. It provides all other species with the resources required for their survival. Without biodiversity, life on Earth would become extinct. The biodiversity found on Earth today consists of many millions of distinct biological species.Rapid environmental changes typically cause extinctions.

International friendship day -16 april 2010

My responses:

1. What are the relationships that are important to you within the school context?
The friendship between my CCA friends as we have to remind each others and strive together as a team. Friends are important too when you are unhappy they will cheer you up.

2. What do you know about the history of your school/CCA?

Chong boon was established in 1994.Chong Boon Secondary School accepted its first batch of students in December 1993, taking over Anderson Secondary School's old building. In 2002, the school's Core Values: Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Dedication to the Nation and Excellence (PRIDE) were formulated. The school embarked on a new beginning with the shift to its new premises.

3. Share a story about your school/CCA. It can be funny ones, successful ones and difficult ones.

This year's cross country was very challenging as the path was muddy and slippery, there were many steep slopes along the way.I was one of the competitors in the cross country.I almost gave up due to tiredness however i persisted as i wanted to do better than last year.The cross country has taught me to preserve and not to give up easily.Next year i will strive to do better for the cross country and try to get into the top 10.

4. Have the stories you heard from your classmates changed the way you view/feel about your school?
Yes.I had never heard of Chong Boon Secondary before i joined the school. Chong Boon has a niche award on environment education. Although it is a neighbourhood school, we are more environmental friendly than the other schools.There were several public apologize made since the starting of 2010, however as compared with other neighbourhood school we have less police cases.

Sports Fiesta

This year, like the previous year, i participated in the captain ball and Voltus managed to get 3rd place for the captain ball. I believe we could do better if we tried harder to beat Pyros, instead we lost to them badly and they managed to get into the finales. Last year, we were the champion for the captain ball.
On that day, our soccer boys did us proud by scoring seven goals and winning the gold medal. I participated in the lower secondary 4x 400m and the 4x 100m. Although Voltus lower secondary girls team was weak, we surely did our best and won a silver medal for the 4x 100m.
Unfortunately after the track and field event Voltus was still 3 points short and thus losing to Pyros. I was very sad that we came in second, which is quite good however, I am contented with the results.
The overall results are; Pyros which came in 1st, Voltus in the 2nd position, Aeros in the 3rd position, Hydros in the 4th and Terrus in the 5th position. I aim to do better for the captain ball and track and field for next year.

Annual School Cross Country

This year, the cross country was held at MacRitchie Reservoir last year, the cross country was held at Nanyang Polytechnic. The fresh air makes it refreshing and one of the best spots for morning jog. I remember jogging through walking trail deep in the forest, the trail was quite slippery due to the light rain on the previous night and i almost slipped.
I saw many monkeys in MacRitchie Reservoir. I came in 12th for the cross country it is an improvement from as i had 20th place last year. Through the cross country i learnt to persevere and not to give up easily in everything that i do.