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[T]eachings "A fierce lion is never nice enough to be tamed, a spring wil absorb all and return all in a single shot." "The greatest enemy is oneself. The highest order of class of sword and way of handling is being selfless." "To keep forgiving oneself, finding excuses for oneself is the most undesirable sin to yourself." "Blade is just an instrument, the spirit of the blade lies in your skills and principles." "Intense anger and sadness are double-edged swords, however it's up to the individual on how one weild it." [S]amurai Writer : Xiaofeixia Age : Since 1988 Aspire : Aeroengineer/Researcher [T]rAiLs LeFt By.. [W]arriors.. Jake Yi Herrick Shan Sheng Yang Cheng Han Elizabeth Prawn Vonn Jocelyn Slayerz Angelina [S]hrines Tears Anger Coded Google mail Movies Frenster Blogger Quotes Photos Search Dog Chinese Downloads Singtel SMS Chinese English Dictionary Altavista Translation [A]rchives December 2004 January 2005 February 2005 March 2005 April 2005 May 2005 June 2005 July 2005 August 2005 September 2005 October 2005 November 2005 December 2005 January 2006 February 2006 March 2006 April 2006 May 2006 June 2006 July 2006 August 2006 September 2006 October 2006 November 2006 December 2006 January 2007 February 2007 March 2007 April 2007 May 2007 June 2007 July 2007 August 2007 September 2007 October 2007 November 2007 December 2007 January 2008 February 2008 March 2008 April 2008 May 2008 June 2008 July 2008 August 2008 September 2008 October 2008 November 2008 December 2008 January 2009 February 2009 March 2009 April 2009 May 2009 June 2009 July 2009 August 2009 September 2009 October 2009 November 2009 December 2009 January 2010 February 2010 March 2010 May 2010 [G]oodies Technicalalities, Physics, Science, Designing, Architecture, Computer, Sendimental songs, Stoning, Chionging work, Repairing, Pooling [E]nemies Irresponisble people, Lip service, Assholes, Humanities, Slackers, Dominators, Heartbreaking, Idiots, ASBS+ACBC people [S]crolls "Hope is the worst of evils for it prolongs the torment of man." -Nietzsche "He who has enough why can bear almost any how." -Frederich N. "Life must be lived as play, playing certain games, singing and dancing" -Plato "Some are born great while some has greatness trust upon them" -President Roosevelt "Kind words can be short but their echoes are endless" -Mother Teresa "The fool wonders, the wise asks" -Benjamin Disraeli "Many times we find ourselves lost, but how many times do we actually find ourselves avoiding the obvious solution?" "Everyone's destiny is not revealed to him or her till the very last minute, why not we craft our own destiny?" "Prophecy is just a prediction of what you may have in future, but it is more of a guideline anyway." "You fight, and you say you make sacrifices for others. However, do you really understand the true meaning of sacrifice?" "Unless it is a high chance of success, if not don't even try doing it. You may be suffering for it in the worst way." "The legacy is not how many you have killed, but the legacy lies in how much have you accomplished benefitting others around you." "You may be harmed by others, but do take pity on those who inflict harm on you. It is because they are lonely and ignorant." "You ask for trouble, and when trouble did come to you, or results not to your liking, just accept it. Because you ask for it, it's yours." "Somethings are better to be said than done. However, how many times have we acted on our own accord without considering those around us?" "Things are not the way they seem. You must look beyond and interprete the meaning behind the thing that you see, not by mere appearance" "If you are called to clear up the shit left behind by others, do not curse and swear. Be positive. At least you learn how to clear up mess, while the others do not know" "Masking yourself is a thing to do when you are confused, but not when you are trying to hide something" "What's yours is yours, do not deny its existence." "You persevere, you stayed without other's knowledge and you labour for them. How many actually came and repay you?" "We always have a choice, we're made of the choices we chose and we can always choose to make the right choice" -Spiderman 3 "Life is full of choices. Either you get to choose or you get chosen" "Compliments boosts people, criticsms pushes people off edges. Why not encourage and give compliments?"

Sunday, September 28, 2008 *'Rantings.. Teachings I've Learnt So Far..'* It seems that it's a regular blogin nw 4 me b4 I go 2 camp.. Lolz.. It's gd in a way tt lest I gt 2 vent out anger of da wk n tak in new 1 frm da comin wk.. I duno wad 2 say.. Bt I cldnt help it bt say humans r rrly da worse kinds tt roam da earth.. Dey r da mst unforgiving lot of creature.. Never did dey care 2 ask wad's hapenin b4 pasin a judgement.. Dis judgement was alr set within da humans jz nt said out.. Dun u tink it's kind of opresive? I tink it's kind of unfair.. I sympathise dos hu fully utilise dis property of da humans.. I duno y cz mayb I'm way 2 sensitive or wad.. I gues mayb I'm rrly tt sensitive.. I hate ppl tokin abt me frm da bac.. I mean hu doesn't? Lolz.. Bt if u wan, @ lest wen u finish tokin @ da back, tok in front of d persona la.. Lest it makes da person fel much beta n @ ease.. Y muz b so sneaky? I respect of da decision 2 stay away.. If 1 has alr respected da decision, y nt jz gif in a litle? Yt kip addin on? Humans r born 2 b dis way ba.. Make sure da killin move is in.. Dn da person is rrly dead in front of dem dn dey wld draw bac.. Killin instinct of humans r rrly scary.. Bunch of ARSE! I wish I cld haf got out earlier.. I duno y I was so attached 2 dere las tim.. Bt nw I wish 2 gt out asap.. I dun wan 2 mingle w any of dem anymor.. Mayb str aft NS, dey wld jz b a memory of mine.. Or even les dn tt.. Cz dey rrly gt nth 4 me, bt poison aft poison, arrows aft arrows.. Bt gosh! Gt 2 thank dem for widenin da eyes of mine.. Letin me see da true nature of humans, n b so much more wary of humans.. Rrly gt 2 thank dem.. Da practicality of human nature.. DA using of human for another human's sake is so apparent.. I cld jz fel it.. N perhaps I've experience it w/o me knowing it @ first bt nw.. I duno I was so 'child' in dis world.. Dis service jz made grow a litle harder.. Armour a bit thicker.. Bt it taught me 1 v valuable lesson.. Never go soft wen it comes 2 dealings w humans.. I wil rmb tt hard in my life 2 com.. I've read a fren's blog abt da love things.. I sudenly gt a mixed felings.. I sudenly hate dis thing call 'feelings'.. I tink dey r troublesom.. Dey r da cause of da sadness of everything.. Yt frm som examples dey r da source of happines n places of refuge.. I duno if i cld rrly accept it.. It's rrly sth wich I duno if I shld hate or embrace.. It's all bt a damn stupid thing 2 me.. Mayb sumtim other day.. Sb wld make c da truth in it.. Bt definitely nt nw.. Samurai xiaofeixia is once again honored @ 6:57 pm Sunday, September 14, 2008 *'Expenditure.. Money Flies..'* Oh wells.. My payroll is in le.. Bt it only means I wld b spending money le.. Bt I money nt enough le.. Haiz.. Dis mth planned expenditure r as follows: Ipod Classic 16oGb (498 w a further 10%) Movies Which I've Missed(200 plus) Taiwan Idol Serials (100plus) Oh wells, it seems so fast yt slow @ tim.. I gues nt only wen da ppl u r w is rit da food taste gd, bt oso tim.. I tink my tim rrly flies wen I was in da old blk w da rest of da old crew.. Nw w da present organisation committe.. It jz sux w everything I haf nw.. Ppl r sucky.. Sumtims old times r beta dn new times.. Nt always new times r beta.. Samurai xiaofeixia is once again honored @ 4:33 pm Saturday, September 13, 2008 *'Regret Is Too Late..'* "We always have a choice, we're made of the choices we chose and we can always choose to make the right choice" -Spiderman 3 I gues dis statement is a very gd statement.. We r al available 2 choices n we cn chose .. However each choice is jz a sanp of mind away frm da wrong n da right.. I Jz duno wad 2 do.. Dese few days gt v moody n damn sad.. I do nt noe y, mayb it's stres frm army? I dun rrly quite lik anything le.. I gues I rrly gt a v lousy frenship concept.. Mayb I'm nt even entitled 4 a fren.. Jz lik 2day, I jz did sth v bad.. I stabbbed sb hu's willing 2 go out w me.. In da end I say I dun wan.. I duno y I say I dun wan.. Moody? Lazy? Emo? Stress? I'm rrly loss 4 sth.. I seem 2 lost in my direction.. Mayb I shld go 4 counselling? I gues I've jz crushed a frenship w my own 2 hands.. I duno if tt person wans 2 forgif.. Bt I noe it's definitely nt nw.. I oso wun haf a chance 2 say anything cz I gues I'm shut out alr.. I mean I dun complain da attitude I'm recieving nw.. Cz I deserve it.. A warrior has 2 gt da deserved punishment for his wrongdoing.. I rrly dun complain anything.. Bt jz sharing da tots online cz I cldnt find any other ways 2 say it out.. I dun wish 4 anything.. Bt I do pity da loss of a gd fren.. Well, I'm sry.. Bt I gues it's of no use.. Wad's said is said.. Spidey 3 nv say it wrong.. Bt I add on 1 more.. It's jz a snap between thoughts.. Mayb u cld read dis end w da song "Apologise" by OneRepublic W notice 2 da lyrics "It's too late to apologise" Samurai xiaofeixia is once again honored @ 10:08 pm Friday, September 12, 2008 *'Petiton In English Of Highest Standard I've Ever Seen'* Oh wells.. I finally bk out n enjoy da getaway frm da fukers in da camp.. I rrly cun tolerate le lorz.. Bt cz my ORD is much closer le.. I wil jz try my best n nt gif up.. I acty 4gt 2 put up da petition of sec sch.. It's abt askin 4 da rights of da students n teachers.. It's jz in damn perfect solid eng.. N well of cz, gd refernces made.. Here's da petition.. Dun blame me if it's long.. Cz it's lik tt de.. Petition Against: Mr Lee XX 1. Definitions 1.1 Within this document, Mr Lee Hak Boon shall be known as ‘the Principal’ or ‘Mr Lee’ unless otherwise stated. 1.2 Catholic High School (Secondary) shall be known as ‘School’ within this document. 1.3 The term ‘We’, and ‘Us’ is a collective term to represent the students, parents of the students, the School Alumni, and teachers of the School. 1.4 “Students” would refer to Students of Catholic High School. 1.5 “Student Leaders” or “SL(s)” means the Student Leaders Board members comprising of Student Councillors, Prefects, and the Class Management Committee. 1.6 “Prefects” would be students appointed by the school who carry school badges with a black strip with the word “Prefect”, and wear the school tie in school at all times when in full school uniform. Their task is to deal with discipline problems in the school by being part of a collective force to apprehend students in breach of them. They are part of the Prefectorial Board, which is part of the Student Leaders Board. 1.7 ‘Student Councillors’ refer to students appointed by the school to deal with affairs including, but not limited to, preparation of school activities and events, coordination of school programmes. 1.8 “Class Management Committee” refers to students who are or were Class Chairmen or Assistant Class Chairmen of their respective classes in school. 1.9 “Class Chairman” and “Assistant Class Chairman” refer to the Class Monitor and Vice-Monitor respectively. 2. State of Request 2.1. We ask that Mr Lee resign with immediate effect. 2.1.1. This is to take place and the Vice-Principal of the Primary School shall take over, either temporarily or permanently. 2.2. We request that Mr Lee to take no further part of School Activities 2.2.1. This includes, but is not limited to: 2.2.1.1. Preparation of events: 2.2.1.1.1. Children’s Day 2.2.1.1.2. Teacher’s Day 2.2.1.1.3. Youth Day 2.2.1.1.4. Racial Harmony Day 2.2.1.1.5. Chinese New Year 2.2.1.2. Catholic High Sports Night 2.2.1.3. Catholic High Annual Cross-Country 2.3. We ask that he present a formal apology to us on basis explained in: (Point 3) 2.4. The use of funds in the upgrading of the school library. 2.4.1. The buying of new books and learning resources 2.4.2. The buying of new storybooks and texts 2.5. The use of funds to get better teaching resources. 2.5.1. Relevant studies and books on subject matter 2.6. The keeping of teachers as follows, unless by choice, the tendering of resignation: 2.6.1. Mrs Alice Long 2.6.2. Mrs Melissa Neo 2.6.3. Mrs Chung Lee Siang 2.6.4. Mrs Anna Tan 2.6.5. Mr Jeffrey Goh 2.6.6. Ms Thian Wan Eng 2.6.7. Ms Leong Se Yean 2.6.8. Mr Yong Kwang Hei 2.6.9. Mr Goh Yong Han 2.6.9.1. This list is not exhaustive. 3. Reasons of Request 3.1. Mr Lee has requested the building of ponds and with due thanks to donations has made them possible. This has been detrimental to the school in the following ways: 3.1.1. These ponds are: 3.1.1.1. Pond at Car Porch in the Secondary School. 3.1.1.2. Pond outside Science Laboratories 3.1.1.3. Pond in the Primary School Premises. 3.1.2. Request for such funds to build ponds was unnecessary. This has diverted funds which could be used in better ways (Point 4). 3.1.3. High maintenance and electrical bill 3.1.4. Poor maintenance of the ponds. 3.1.5. No immediate and tangible benefits of the pond 3.2. Mr Lee has bought statues and stones or requested the donation of these them. They have had no benefit and had been detrimental. 3.2.1. The statues in question: 3.2.1.1. Statue of Eagle at Car Porch of Secondary School. 3.2.1.2. Various stones along sloping path upwards from Secondary School Car Porch to General Office. 3.2.1.3. Statue of ‘Fire’ at Plaza and the bronze statues at the Secondary School General Office car porch running to it. 3.2.1.4. 2 Statues of Lions at mini-river outside rooms of NPCC, St John’s Ambulance Brigade and NCC (Air) 3.2.1.5. Statue of hands outside of the Primary School General Office 3.2.2. Monies used to buy and maintain these statues could be diverted to other funds. 3.2.3. They have no tangible benefit for the students. 3.3. Mr Lee has scolded teachers for the high electricity bill. 3.3.1. To quote a teacher who has spoken on condition of anonymity, “That time, he complained to us that the electricity bill was high because we were staying in school and marking worksheets past 6 pm.” 3.3.2. This shows contempt for the teachers as the a school, as, to quote several Dictionaries, 3.3.2.1. Oxford Dictionary of English: “an institution for educating children.” 3.3.2.2. Longman Dictionary of Contemporary: “a place where children are taught” 3.3.2.3. Merriam-Webster Dictionary: “an institution for the teaching of children” 3.3.3. He has placed the fundamental reason for a school, a place for students to learn, below that of monetary assets. This clearly shows what he valuates. He puts the cost of electricity above student welfare. 3.3.4. According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, after physiological needs, Safety needs need to be met, and under one of them, called the ‘Security of Employment’, is where education lies. A good education is essential to have a good, well paying job in future. Having a good job, especially one where students in future will have would mean that they would have ‘Security of Employment’. Having teachers who are unable to do their job to the best of their ability not only threatens to tarnish their ‘Security of Employment’, also threatens students’ own ‘Security of Employment’. This is of equal importance of ‘Security of revenues and resources’, however because this money comes from the government, and with coffers amounting to millions, what we see is that Mr Lee is placing an insignificant portion of money over the needs of students. 3.4. He is of unreasonable character 3.4.1. He demands a utopia of having zero latecomers. 3.4.1.1. This is very, very hard to fulfill, considering this idea of Chaos Theory, where there is always an unforeseen circumstance which can disrupt daily life, thanks to a chain of events, of which a student would not be involved in, until he gets affected negatively by being late. 3.4.1.2. He draws a comparison of being late for school to going to Changi Airport to take a plane to London at 5 am. He tells the students that they would not be late for the plane to London, but would be late school. 3.4.1.2.1. This comparison is ridiculous considering the circumstance surrounding each event. To go to school is almost a daily affair, and monotonous and is further worsened by the fact that the students lack the motivation to go to school due to what they perceive as poor leadership. 3.4.1.2.2. If any student were to London, even at any absurd time, they would be on time, there would be a sense of excitement and anxiousness. This is especially so because a plane ticket is high in cost, especially that of a ticket to Western Europe. 3.4.1.3. He caused the breaking down of a teacher in public, where when he scolded the students of Class 3-9 of 2006 for being late. Mrs Alice Long, as form teacher, defended them, and Mr Lee then blamed Mrs Long for being irresponsible and letting her students to be late. The students then told Mr Lee that it was not the fault of Mrs Long, and that they were fully to blame. He then scolded both Mrs Long, who was totally innocent, and the late students. This trauma of being scolded on absolutely no basis has made her break down. 3.4.1.3.1. Mrs Alice Long’s record as a teacher has been excellent, and has been constantly producing As in the ‘O’ Levels, and is very well respected by the students. 3.4.2. He has threatened to expel students due to a lack of punctuality. 3.4.2.1. This occurred on 14th July, 2006, during morning assembly in the Plaza. Mr Lee threatened to expel students who were late for assembly. This is unprecedented, and has no historical precedence. This is also not a rule in schools all around Singapore, and in other parts of the first world. 3.4.2.2. This harsh reality brought forward is unforgiving, where for a minute offence, a student may be expelled. This message is negative and is of resemblance to a totalitarian state. 3.5. Intentional demoralisation of the students. 3.5.1. As an educator, he knows that making harsh comments at students would result in a demoralization, which would lead to underperformance. 3.5.1.1. During the collection of the ‘O’ Level Results of 2005, to those whom came late, he called them ‘insolent brats’. This is a direct attack on a person’s morals. As an educator, he should not have done so. 3.5.1.2. During talks with the Secondary 4s of 2006, he ridiculed and insulted them for doing poorly in the ‘O’ Levels. He lashed out at many people which the Secondary 4s of 2006 respected, their direct seniors, of whom they have very good relationships with. 3.5.1.3. He has called latecomers to school ‘useless’ and ‘stupid’. These words, coming from someone whom they should respect are harsh, critical, and unforgiving. It creates a negative sentiment among the students and can affect results. This is not helpful to the school environment. 3.6. Collection of monies without proper accountability 3.6.1. He gives red packets to students during Chinese New Year, demanding that students donate money to the school. If one were to not pay up, they were to face disciplinary action. 3.6.2. The money has never been accounted for by Mr Lee, and the claim of the use of this money is the building of the school and for the funds for CCAs. 3.6.3. Money has never reached the coffers of certain CCAs which have not been performing well. 3.6.3.1. Money has been unfairly distributed where CCAs with better track records get more money. This creates a rich-poor divide between the good and the weak CCAs. 3.6.3.2. Poorer CCAs, with less funds, are unable to purchase better resources and exploit the full potential of the students. This is very detrimental to the students, as they would be unable to: 3.6.3.2.1. Maximise their full potential 3.6.3.2.2. Earn CCA Points 3.6.3.2.3. Get exposure 3.6.3.3. 2 students, during the Chinese New Year of 2005, did not adhere to the school’s demands, and were brought out for disciplinary action because they did not donate to the school 3.6.3.3.1. To donate is an act of charity, stemmed from the Latin word, charitas. 3.6.3.3.2. Charitas essentially means ‘to give’, and when a person gives, without any connotations, it can be said that he or she would give on his or her own free will. 3.6.3.3.3. This is an act of extortion, and is illegal under the Penal Code (Chapter 224), Chapter XVII, 383. 3.6.3.3.4. This form of injury is in the form of disciplinary action, which can result in caning, or worse. 3.7. Lack of standardisation and discipline 3.7.1. During the course of the 4 years Mr Lee has been here, punishment for offences has been wide-ranging and varying. 3.7.1.1. Penalty for the smuggling food out of canteen: 3.7.1.1.1. There has never been a standard punishment for those caught smuggling food outside of the canteen during recess. 3.7.1.1.2. Prefects on duty have shown lack of focus on the job. They allow people blatantly eating food out of the canteen, and only request them to go back to the canteen. When they do not do so, they do not take any action. 3.7.1.2. There is no check in the Student Lounge to disallow the smuggling of food to class. 3.7.1.2.1. This is unlike the policy of the prohibition of the removal of food from the canteen during recess. Both areas are places which students go to during recess for meals or food. 3.7.1.2.2. It is a double-standard, where one has a check-and-balance, albeit weak, while the other does not altogether. 3.7.1.3. Ankle socks are prohibited without reason in the school, yet the school is lax in the apprehension of students who do not follow this rule. 3.7.1.3.1. Student leaders have pressed for the lifting on the prohibition of ankle-length socks, however, there is no official reason as to the ban of it. 3.7.1.3.2. Students caught have multiple punishments, without a standard process of defining what punishment for when. 3.7.1.4. The consumption of food is banned in classrooms 3.7.1.4.1. This rule is not enforced within the school, and is, like the previous 2 rules, (3.7.1.1. and 3.7.1.3), tokenistic in nature. 3.7.1.4.2. The Class Chairman does not take action when this rule is broken. Student leaders are also sometimes guilty of breaking this rule. 3.7.1.5. The students are not allowed to change into the School Uniform or PE Attire in the classrooms. 3.7.1.5.1. This rule is tokenistic in nature, as there are students who change within the classroom. 3.7.1.5.2. Even against the urges of the Student Leaders, this continues. 3.7.2. Latecomers to school have never had a proper punishment. 3.7.2.1. For one, they had to sleep on the sick bay bed for a certain period of time, before they were let off to class. 3.7.2.2. That was scrapped and students were forced to walk around the school with a sign, and using a loudhailer, saying, “Let me not be the one who is late”. 3.7.2.3. It was then changed to have students being forced to stand in front of the school in morning assembly in the next day. 3.7.2.4. This lack of proper punishment systems does not help the school. 3.7.3. The moderation of the Preliminary results of the Secondary 4 batch of 2005. 3.7.3.1. Mr Lee demanded the moderation of the Prelim papers to such an extent that the Prelims were a farce. 3.7.3.2. A student with 15 points in the Prelims was allowed to enter Hwa Chong Junior College. 3.7.3.3. He refused to listen to the opinions of the other teachers and accused them of having ‘no team spirit’, and inducing ‘negative sentiment’. 3.7.4. The safety hazards within the school 3.7.4.1. As Principal, his primary concern should be the welfare of the students, and this has not been the case. He has allowed the following: 3.7.4.1.1. Inadequacy of fire extinguishers 3.7.4.1.2. Available fire extinguishers are empty 3.7.4.1.3. Usage of hose reel area for storage 3.7.4.1.4. Lack of medical equipment in first-aid kits Sincerely,Ho XX, Class Y-Y, 2006.And,The undersigned. Hahas.. Oh wells, hw did u find it? Da eng is jz superb, subarashi manz.. If I were stil in Cathigh, I sure wil sign it de.. Lolz.. If u dun understand, jz tag in in my tagbox.. Wil attend 2 u personally.. Lolz.. N 4 da info, Da statue tt I wil ever recognise is da staue of da Father Edward.. Other dn tt I tink it's waste of money.. Lolz.. Samurai xiaofeixia is once again honored @ 3:19 pm Sunday, September 07, 2008 *'Again..'* Oh wells, here is a day which I hate da mst.. Cz I gota bk in camp n face dos asses again.. Dun lik any bit of it.. It jz sux.. I oso duno wad 2 say.. Bt I jz dun lik my bunk mates or any other NS frens I've made except a few.. I duno y I suddenly gt such a strong dislik.. Mayb I cld've been a bit mor sensitive le ba? Or I'm rrly jz so shitty? Dis wk, one of my bunk mates gt excused frm da RT on sat.. Dn another guy jz say.. "I proud of you manz.. Unlike sb else hu gt excused frm RT thru other means" Well, I duno wad is tt supp 2 mean.. If I'm lookin frm a sensitive POV, I gues tt 'hu' in da conversation cld be me.. As I'm stil on status n cld nt tak da IPPT.. Well, if my hands or rather shoulder is injured, wad cn I do? In deir eyes, I gues dey cldnt care much cz dey tink since once recovered hw com stil on status.. However, I gues dey duno tt it's cz of dis recovery I go n train myself.. In da end I aggravated da situation n gt a bit mor serious in da injury.. Dey jz heck care.. N mor darts jz kip comin in.. I duno wad 2 say.. Bt da situation is rrly sickenin.. I wana 2 gt out.. Even thou I try 2 b nice.. Bt tink of da words dey say, I jz gif up alr.. Cz I see no pt in being nice 2 dem ba.. Cz afteral, I'm useless in deir eyes.. I jz hate it.. I'm jz wondering y wen da days nearing ORD is lik crawling.. It's passin so god damn f-ing slow.. I dun lik any of da bit.. I jz hapen 2 browse thru da internet.. Dn I saw a petition against my sec sch principal.. Askin him 2 resign.. Lolz.. Shld haf asked him resign earlier le wad.. Wait until now dn say.. Hahax.. A gd efort thou.. Oh wells.. As tim draws nearer 2 bk in.. My heart starts 2 sink even mor deeper.. I jz hate it.. 3 mor mths.. I will bear it!! Grr... Samurai xiaofeixia is once again honored @ 6:05 pm Monday, September 01, 2008 *'Blabbers!!'* As usual.. I will blog b4 I go bac in camp ltr in abt 1hr time.. Dis is my 2nd entry of sept.. N da 1st short entry of sept.. Lolz.. Samurai xiaofeixia is once again honored @ 7:13 pm *'National Service Essay'* Serving national service (NS) allows the benefits to be felt not only by the individual, but the society as well. It on the other hand, is also a double-edged sword which has seen certain costs to the affected bodies as well. Before providing a critic of the policy of making young men go through compulsory national service, one has to look at the need for it. On a more individual level, though it may sound cliché, personal experience has indeed proven the traditional saying that national service provides the transition from a boy to a man. National service puts a person through tough mental and physical training, allowing one to not only gain physical sharpness, but gain further mental and emotional maturity as well. It may be true that things learnt in the service may not be applicable to real life. Given the relatively high standard of living, one may not need to know how to survive in the jungle unless he is a fugitive or a criminal on the run. However, what matters the most is the skills picked up from the experience of learning them. Perseverance is one of the key skills that one would normally pick up along the way. Assuming that most of the youngsters in this ‘air-conditioned country’ ,as candidly coined by Cherian George, have not gone through as much hardship as our elders in the past, military experience would normally be seen as tough. The training needed hence puts one through the arduous task of persevering throughout, and hence sharpens not only one’s mental resilience, but also his character as well. As a famous person once said “Mind your words, it shapes your actions” “Mind your actions, it shapes your habits” “Mind your habits, it shapes your character” “Mind your character, it shapes your destiny” Shaping the destiny, that is one of the most key decisions that one has to make ultimately at the end of the day. It may be easy for a child to decide if he wants to grow up to be a fireman or a doctor. However, facing the complexities of the competitive world nowadays, a man will find a path full of obstacles in deciding his destiny, where his fate ultimately lies. The military may be harsh, but it is this very trait that really helps complete the transition from an innocent young boy to a real man. One may lament about being put through torturous drills under the hot sun. However, what matters more is not about if he still can stand for three hours under the sun without a slight fidget, but if he can instil that high level of discipline into his daily life, making him a more disciplined man. National service also allows one to fully develop his leadership potential, which is essential in determining not only his career, which is more of a short-run concern, but also his character, which is the more important long-run concern. Allowing one to be given a position of leadership authority lets he exercises not only his capabilities to lead his fellow peers, but also better his communication skills. A strong leader not only can work efficiently, churning out sound critical decisions under tremendous mental stress, but is also able to bridge a gap with his subordinates with an effective communication. Most would point to ‘leadership training courses’, but to the extent that they give only superficial training, one can certainly not discount the credit that national service should deserve. Camaraderie is a key factor in deciding the success of one’s leadership ability. A successful leader should also be one who can gain the respect from his charges. Two years of national service usually bonds people together, and in times of hardships, leaders are often recognised. It is also in times or tough training that a leader learns to take care of his men, and go on to treat every other individual in the society with kindness and respect. National service shapes a person’s character through not only important traits such as perseverance and leadership, but also moulds a person’s personality through his socialising skills. National service is a platform where young men from all walk of life, regardless of educational or family background, to be put in a huge melting pot. This allows one to experience an important component of the society, which is the real melting pot. National service provides the training, to whip young men into shape to face such a challenge, to the extent that it serves as an effective model for the real big thing out there. Sometimes, one may have difficulties working with his own working partners, and more often than not this comes with the situation of a make-or-break. Robbed of the luxury of choosing one’s working partners, if forces an individual to leave his comfort zone in search of flexibility to not only adapt to the situations but also assert his stand to make his view heard to ensure that he is not overwhelmed. Often in national service, that happens to be a case. One normally does not have the liberty to choose who he wants as his buddy and most of the time may end up with complete strangers. Worst case scenarios can see individuals working with people of completely contrasting views on virtually every issue, people whom they cannot see eye-to-eye with. This working relationship in this case equips one with the necessary skills to face a similar problem in the working world, something that is intangible and valuable. Furthermore, this huge melting pot in the long run would be beneficial in the long run for our country when it comes to policy-making decisions. Most of our young leaders would be the very people who have undergone national service. By allowing them to mix with people of all races and backgrounds, they are in a better moral position to empathise with them. In the event that some of these bright young men really rise up to such key positions in the future, they can plan policies that are not only beneficial for the state as a whole, but also minimise the ones who could potentially be on the losing end. Thus, this will ensure not only progress for the country, but also achieve goals of equality for the future Singaporean society. Besides just on the personal and social level, national service is essential to a small state like Singapore especially. In a small open economy such as Singapore with no natural resources, we rely mainly on investments to provide the key backbone for our economic growth. Investor confidence besides depending on economic indicators such as interest rates also looks towards other signals such as stability in the country. By providing a reliable defence force that can ensure stability in the country, investor confidence will be boosted significantly, allowing investment to flow in. It also further value-adds services provided by Singapore and will also encourage more foreign spending in Singapore, especially with the upcoming integrated resort, which would only be successful in attracting tourists provided that there is stability in the country. National service can also help serve to protect our territorial sovereignty. With the inability to provide for a full-sized regular professional army, it calls for the need to ensure that we are constantly well-equipped to face any challenges that we have. A significant incident would be the tense stand-off between Singaporean troops and the Malaysian counterparts when the latter attempted to claim ownership of Pedra Branca before any ICJ decision was made. Similarly in the case of Brunei when there were insufficient defence forces provided to safeguard their oil rigs, some of the oil companies were chased away and the rigs taken over by Malaysian forces. In both cases, they highlight the need for a strong reliable defence force that deters any aggressive actions towards our national sovereignty. Especially with rising global nationalism in this age, the need for national pride becomes all the more important. While it does not necessarily mean asserting our national pride over other states, it does encompass the most basic need of ensuring the basic pride over the very lands we reside on. However, on the other hand, there are certain costs associated to national service as well. The most outstanding one of all would be the opportunity cost incurred when a youngster enters the military when he could have been on his way to college. With earlier college entrance, it could have meant an earlier batch of educated individuals well-equipped with the necessary skills for our labour force to meet the demands of a new knowledge-based economy. By blocking such avenues, it essentially puts a bottleneck on the growth of our economy, stifling its potential. Also, the idea of developing more responsible and matured young men could be a paradox in itself. In the attempt to cultivate such individuals, there are often cases of young people who do their best to get away from it. This can be seen from the various means taken by young men to fake their medical problems to try getting an easy way out of national service or just taking up an easy job in the service. Hence, in its attempt to get more matured and disciplined individuals, national service would inevitably see an undesirable backlash at times. Looking at both sides of the argument, to the extent that those undesirable effects are controlled at a proper rate, national service is actually essential to not only the growth and development of the country, but also the fundamental existence of an island nation like Singapore. While certain costs are associated with it, we certainly take the position of the advantaged in a cost-benefit analysis regarding national service. Samurai xiaofeixia is once again honored @ 7:58 am

Sunday, September 28, 2008

'Rantings.. Teachings I've Learnt So Far..'

It seems that it's a regular blogin nw 4 me b4 I go 2 camp..
Lolz..
It's gd in a way tt lest I gt 2 vent out anger of da wk n tak in new 1 frm da comin wk..
I duno wad 2 say..
Bt I cldnt help it bt say humans r rrly da worse kinds tt roam da earth..
Dey r da mst unforgiving lot of creature..
Never did dey care 2 ask wad's hapenin b4 pasin a judgement..
Dis judgement was alr set within da humans jz nt said out..
Dun u tink it's kind of opresive?
I tink it's kind of unfair..
I sympathise dos hu fully utilise dis property of da humans..

I duno y cz mayb I'm way 2 sensitive or wad..
I gues mayb I'm rrly tt sensitive..
I hate ppl tokin abt me frm da bac..
I mean hu doesn't? Lolz..
Bt if u wan, @ lest wen u finish tokin @ da back, tok in front of d persona la..
Lest it makes da person fel much beta n @ ease..
Y muz b so sneaky?

I respect of da decision 2 stay away..
If 1 has alr respected da decision, y nt jz gif in a litle?
Yt kip addin on?
Humans r born 2 b dis way ba..
Make sure da killin move is in..
Dn da person is rrly dead in front of dem dn dey wld draw bac..
Killin instinct of humans r rrly scary..
Bunch of ARSE!

I wish I cld haf got out earlier..
I duno y I was so attached 2 dere las tim..
Bt nw I wish 2 gt out asap..
I dun wan 2 mingle w any of dem anymor..
Mayb str aft NS, dey wld jz b a memory of mine..
Or even les dn tt..
Cz dey rrly gt nth 4 me, bt poison aft poison, arrows aft arrows..
Bt gosh!
Gt 2 thank dem for widenin da eyes of mine..
Letin me see da true nature of humans, n b so much more wary of humans..
Rrly gt 2 thank dem..
Da practicality of human nature..
DA using of human for another human's sake is so apparent..
I cld jz fel it..
N perhaps I've experience it w/o me knowing it @ first bt nw..

I duno I was so 'child' in dis world..
Dis service jz made grow a litle harder..
Armour a bit thicker..
Bt it taught me 1 v valuable lesson..
Never go soft wen it comes 2 dealings w humans..
I wil rmb tt hard in my life 2 com..

I've read a fren's blog abt da love things..
I sudenly gt a mixed felings..
I sudenly hate dis thing call 'feelings'..
I tink dey r troublesom..
Dey r da cause of da sadness of everything..
Yt frm som examples dey r da source of happines n places of refuge..
I duno if i cld rrly accept it..
It's rrly sth wich I duno if I shld hate or embrace..
It's all bt a damn stupid thing 2 me..
Mayb sumtim other day..
Sb wld make c da truth in it..
Bt definitely nt nw..

Samurai xiaofeixia is once again honored @ 6:57 pm

Sunday, September 14, 2008

'Expenditure.. Money Flies..'

Oh wells..
My payroll is in le..
Bt it only means I wld b spending money le..
Bt I money nt enough le..
Haiz..
Dis mth planned expenditure r as follows:

Ipod Classic 16oGb (498 w a further 10%)
Movies Which I've Missed(200 plus)
Taiwan Idol Serials (100plus)

Oh wells, it seems so fast yt slow @ tim..
I gues nt only wen da ppl u r w is rit da food taste gd, bt oso tim..
I tink my tim rrly flies wen I was in da old blk w da rest of da old crew..
Nw w da present organisation committe..
It jz sux w everything I haf nw..
Ppl r sucky..

Sumtims old times r beta dn new times..
Nt always new times r beta..

Samurai xiaofeixia is once again honored @ 4:33 pm

Saturday, September 13, 2008

'Regret Is Too Late..'

"We always have a choice, we're made of the choices we chose and we can always choose to make the right choice" -Spiderman 3

I gues dis statement is a very gd statement..
We r al available 2 choices n we cn chose ..
However each choice is jz a sanp of mind away frm da wrong n da right..
I Jz duno wad 2 do..

Dese few days gt v moody n damn sad..
I do nt noe y, mayb it's stres frm army?
I dun rrly quite lik anything le..
I gues I rrly gt a v lousy frenship concept..
Mayb I'm nt even entitled 4 a fren..

Jz lik 2day,
I jz did sth v bad..
I stabbbed sb hu's willing 2 go out w me..
In da end I say I dun wan..
I duno y I say I dun wan..
Moody? Lazy? Emo? Stress?
I'm rrly loss 4 sth..
I seem 2 lost in my direction..
Mayb I shld go 4 counselling?

I gues I've jz crushed a frenship w my own 2 hands..
I duno if tt person wans 2 forgif..
Bt I noe it's definitely nt nw..
I oso wun haf a chance 2 say anything cz I gues I'm shut out alr..
I mean I dun complain da attitude I'm recieving nw..
Cz I deserve it..
A warrior has 2 gt da deserved punishment for his wrongdoing..
I rrly dun complain anything..
Bt jz sharing da tots online cz I cldnt find any other ways 2 say it out..
I dun wish 4 anything..
Bt I do pity da loss of a gd fren..

Well, I'm sry..
Bt I gues it's of no use..

Wad's said is said..
Spidey 3 nv say it wrong..
Bt I add on 1 more..
It's jz a snap between thoughts..

Mayb u cld read dis end w da song "Apologise" by OneRepublic
W notice 2 da lyrics "It's too late to apologise"

Samurai xiaofeixia is once again honored @ 10:08 pm

Friday, September 12, 2008

'Petiton In English Of Highest Standard I've Ever Seen'

Oh wells..
I finally bk out n enjoy da getaway frm da fukers in da camp..
I rrly cun tolerate le lorz..
Bt cz my ORD is much closer le..
I wil jz try my best n nt gif up..

I acty 4gt 2 put up da petition of sec sch..
It's abt askin 4 da rights of da students n teachers..
It's jz in damn perfect solid eng..
N well of cz, gd refernces made..
Here's da petition..
Dun blame me if it's long..
Cz it's lik tt de..

Petition Against: Mr Lee XX

1. Definitions

1.1 Within this document, Mr Lee Hak Boon shall be known as ‘the Principal’ or ‘Mr Lee’ unless otherwise stated.

1.2 Catholic High School (Secondary) shall be known as ‘School’ within this document.

1.3 The term ‘We’, and ‘Us’ is a collective term to represent the students, parents of the students, the School Alumni, and teachers of the School.

1.4 “Students” would refer to Students of Catholic High School.

1.5 “Student Leaders” or “SL(s)” means the Student Leaders Board members comprising of Student Councillors, Prefects, and the Class Management Committee.

1.6 “Prefects” would be students appointed by the school who carry school badges with a black strip with the word “Prefect”, and wear the school tie in school at all times when in full school uniform. Their task is to deal with discipline problems in the school by being part of a collective force to apprehend students in breach of them. They are part of the Prefectorial Board, which is part of the Student Leaders Board.

1.7 ‘Student Councillors’ refer to students appointed by the school to deal with affairs including, but not limited to, preparation of school activities and events, coordination of school programmes.

1.8 “Class Management Committee” refers to students who are or were Class Chairmen or Assistant Class Chairmen of their respective classes in school.

1.9 “Class Chairman” and “Assistant Class Chairman” refer to the Class Monitor and Vice-Monitor respectively.

2. State of Request

2.1. We ask that Mr Lee resign with immediate effect.

2.1.1. This is to take place and the Vice-Principal of the Primary School shall take over, either temporarily or permanently.

2.2. We request that Mr Lee to take no further part of School Activities

2.2.1. This includes, but is not limited to:

2.2.1.1. Preparation of events:

2.2.1.1.1. Children’s Day
2.2.1.1.2. Teacher’s Day
2.2.1.1.3. Youth Day
2.2.1.1.4. Racial Harmony Day
2.2.1.1.5. Chinese New Year
2.2.1.2. Catholic High Sports Night
2.2.1.3. Catholic High Annual Cross-Country

2.3. We ask that he present a formal apology to us on basis explained in: (Point 3)

2.4. The use of funds in the upgrading of the school library.

2.4.1. The buying of new books and learning resources

2.4.2. The buying of new storybooks and texts

2.5. The use of funds to get better teaching resources.

2.5.1. Relevant studies and books on subject matter

2.6. The keeping of teachers as follows, unless by choice, the tendering of resignation:

2.6.1. Mrs Alice Long
2.6.2. Mrs Melissa Neo
2.6.3. Mrs Chung Lee Siang
2.6.4. Mrs Anna Tan
2.6.5. Mr Jeffrey Goh
2.6.6. Ms Thian Wan Eng
2.6.7. Ms Leong Se Yean
2.6.8. Mr Yong Kwang Hei
2.6.9. Mr Goh Yong Han
2.6.9.1. This list is not exhaustive.

3. Reasons of Request

3.1. Mr Lee has requested the building of ponds and with due thanks to donations has made them possible. This has been detrimental to the school in the following ways:

3.1.1. These ponds are:

3.1.1.1. Pond at Car Porch in the Secondary School.
3.1.1.2. Pond outside Science Laboratories
3.1.1.3. Pond in the Primary School Premises.

3.1.2. Request for such funds to build ponds was unnecessary. This has diverted funds which could be used in better ways (Point 4).

3.1.3. High maintenance and electrical bill
3.1.4. Poor maintenance of the ponds.
3.1.5. No immediate and tangible benefits of the pond

3.2. Mr Lee has bought statues and stones or requested the donation of these them. They have had no benefit and had been detrimental.

3.2.1. The statues in question:

3.2.1.1. Statue of Eagle at Car Porch of Secondary School.
3.2.1.2. Various stones along sloping path upwards from Secondary School Car Porch to General Office.
3.2.1.3. Statue of ‘Fire’ at Plaza and the bronze statues at the Secondary School General Office car porch running to it.
3.2.1.4. 2 Statues of Lions at mini-river outside rooms of NPCC, St John’s Ambulance Brigade and NCC (Air)
3.2.1.5. Statue of hands outside of the Primary School General Office
3.2.2. Monies used to buy and maintain these statues could be diverted to other funds.

3.2.3. They have no tangible benefit for the students.

3.3. Mr Lee has scolded teachers for the high electricity bill.

3.3.1. To quote a teacher who has spoken on condition of anonymity, “That time, he complained to us that the electricity bill was high because we were staying in school and marking worksheets past 6 pm.”

3.3.2. This shows contempt for the teachers as the a school, as, to quote several Dictionaries,

3.3.2.1. Oxford Dictionary of English: “an institution for educating children.”
3.3.2.2. Longman Dictionary of Contemporary: “a place where children are taught”
3.3.2.3. Merriam-Webster Dictionary: “an institution for the teaching of children”
3.3.3. He has placed the fundamental reason for a school, a place for students to learn, below that of monetary assets. This clearly shows what he valuates. He puts the cost of electricity above student welfare.

3.3.4. According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, after physiological needs, Safety needs need to be met, and under one of them, called the ‘Security of Employment’, is where education lies. A good education is essential to have a good, well paying job in future. Having a good job, especially one where students in future will have would mean that they would have ‘Security of Employment’. Having teachers who are unable to do their job to the best of their ability not only threatens to tarnish their ‘Security of Employment’, also threatens students’ own ‘Security of Employment’. This is of equal importance of ‘Security of revenues and resources’, however because this money comes from the government, and with coffers amounting to millions, what we see is that Mr Lee is placing an insignificant portion of money over the needs of students.

3.4. He is of unreasonable character

3.4.1. He demands a utopia of having zero latecomers.

3.4.1.1. This is very, very hard to fulfill, considering this idea of Chaos Theory, where there is always an unforeseen circumstance which can disrupt daily life, thanks to a chain of events, of which a student would not be involved in, until he gets affected negatively by being late.

3.4.1.2. He draws a comparison of being late for school to going to Changi Airport to take a plane to London at 5 am. He tells the students that they would not be late for the plane to London, but would be late school.

3.4.1.2.1. This comparison is ridiculous considering the circumstance surrounding each event. To go to school is almost a daily affair, and monotonous and is further worsened by the fact that the students lack the motivation to go to school due to what they perceive as poor leadership.

3.4.1.2.2. If any student were to London, even at any absurd time, they would be on time, there would be a sense of excitement and anxiousness. This is especially so because a plane ticket is high in cost, especially that of a ticket to Western Europe.

3.4.1.3. He caused the breaking down of a teacher in public, where when he scolded the students of Class 3-9 of 2006 for being late. Mrs Alice Long, as form teacher, defended them, and Mr Lee then blamed Mrs Long for being irresponsible and letting her students to be late. The students then told Mr Lee that it was not the fault of Mrs Long, and that they were fully to blame. He then scolded both Mrs Long, who was totally innocent, and the late students. This trauma of being scolded on absolutely no basis has made her break down.

3.4.1.3.1. Mrs Alice Long’s record as a teacher has been excellent, and has been constantly producing As in the ‘O’ Levels, and is very well respected by the students.

3.4.2. He has threatened to expel students due to a lack of punctuality.

3.4.2.1. This occurred on 14th July, 2006, during morning assembly in the Plaza. Mr Lee threatened to expel students who were late for assembly. This is unprecedented, and has no historical precedence. This is also not a rule in schools all around Singapore, and in other parts of the first world.

3.4.2.2. This harsh reality brought forward is unforgiving, where for a minute offence, a student may be expelled. This message is negative and is of resemblance to a totalitarian state.

3.5. Intentional demoralisation of the students.

3.5.1. As an educator, he knows that making harsh comments at students would result in a demoralization, which would lead to underperformance.

3.5.1.1. During the collection of the ‘O’ Level Results of 2005, to those whom came late, he called them ‘insolent brats’. This is a direct attack on a person’s morals. As an educator, he should not have done so.

3.5.1.2. During talks with the Secondary 4s of 2006, he ridiculed and insulted them for doing poorly in the ‘O’ Levels. He lashed out at many people which the Secondary 4s of 2006 respected, their direct seniors, of whom they have very good relationships with.

3.5.1.3. He has called latecomers to school ‘useless’ and ‘stupid’. These words, coming from someone whom they should respect are harsh, critical, and unforgiving. It creates a negative sentiment among the students and can affect results. This is not helpful to the school environment.

3.6. Collection of monies without proper accountability

3.6.1. He gives red packets to students during Chinese New Year, demanding that students donate money to the school. If one were to not pay up, they were to face disciplinary action.

3.6.2. The money has never been accounted for by Mr Lee, and the claim of the use of this money is the building of the school and for the funds for CCAs.

3.6.3. Money has never reached the coffers of certain CCAs which have not been performing well.

3.6.3.1. Money has been unfairly distributed where CCAs with better track records get more money. This creates a rich-poor divide between the good and the weak CCAs.

3.6.3.2. Poorer CCAs, with less funds, are unable to purchase better resources and exploit the full potential of the students. This is very detrimental to the students, as they would be unable to:

3.6.3.2.1. Maximise their full potential
3.6.3.2.2. Earn CCA Points
3.6.3.2.3. Get exposure

3.6.3.3. 2 students, during the Chinese New Year of 2005, did not adhere to the school’s demands, and were brought out for disciplinary action because they did not donate to the school

3.6.3.3.1. To donate is an act of charity, stemmed from the Latin word, charitas.

3.6.3.3.2. Charitas essentially means ‘to give’, and when a person gives, without any connotations, it can be said that he or she would give on his or her own free will.

3.6.3.3.3. This is an act of extortion, and is illegal under the Penal Code (Chapter 224), Chapter XVII, 383.

3.6.3.3.4. This form of injury is in the form of disciplinary action, which can result in caning, or worse.

3.7. Lack of standardisation and discipline

3.7.1. During the course of the 4 years Mr Lee has been here, punishment for offences has been wide-ranging and varying.

3.7.1.1. Penalty for the smuggling food out of canteen:

3.7.1.1.1. There has never been a standard punishment for those caught smuggling food outside of the canteen during recess.

3.7.1.1.2. Prefects on duty have shown lack of focus on the job. They allow people blatantly eating food out of the canteen, and only request them to go back to the canteen. When they do not do so, they do not take any action.

3.7.1.2. There is no check in the Student Lounge to disallow the smuggling of food to class.

3.7.1.2.1. This is unlike the policy of the prohibition of the removal of food from the canteen during recess. Both areas are places which students go to during recess for meals or food.

3.7.1.2.2. It is a double-standard, where one has a check-and-balance, albeit weak, while the other does not altogether.

3.7.1.3. Ankle socks are prohibited without reason in the school, yet the school is lax in the apprehension of students who do not follow this rule.

3.7.1.3.1. Student leaders have pressed for the lifting on the prohibition of ankle-length socks, however, there is no official reason as to the ban of it.

3.7.1.3.2. Students caught have multiple punishments, without a standard process of defining what punishment for when.

3.7.1.4. The consumption of food is banned in classrooms

3.7.1.4.1. This rule is not enforced within the school, and is, like the previous 2 rules, (3.7.1.1. and 3.7.1.3), tokenistic in nature.

3.7.1.4.2. The Class Chairman does not take action when this rule is broken. Student leaders are also sometimes guilty of breaking this rule.

3.7.1.5. The students are not allowed to change into the School Uniform or PE Attire in the classrooms.

3.7.1.5.1. This rule is tokenistic in nature, as there are students who change within the classroom.

3.7.1.5.2. Even against the urges of the Student Leaders, this continues.

3.7.2. Latecomers to school have never had a proper punishment.

3.7.2.1. For one, they had to sleep on the sick bay bed for a certain period of time, before they were let off to class.

3.7.2.2. That was scrapped and students were forced to walk around the school with a sign, and using a loudhailer, saying, “Let me not be the one who is late”.

3.7.2.3. It was then changed to have students being forced to stand in front of the school in morning assembly in the next day.

3.7.2.4. This lack of proper punishment systems does not help the school.

3.7.3. The moderation of the Preliminary results of the Secondary 4 batch of 2005.

3.7.3.1. Mr Lee demanded the moderation of the Prelim papers to such an extent that the Prelims were a farce.

3.7.3.2. A student with 15 points in the Prelims was allowed to enter Hwa Chong Junior College.

3.7.3.3. He refused to listen to the opinions of the other teachers and accused them of having ‘no team spirit’, and inducing ‘negative sentiment’.

3.7.4. The safety hazards within the school

3.7.4.1. As Principal, his primary concern should be the welfare of the students, and this has not been the case. He has allowed the following:

3.7.4.1.1. Inadequacy of fire extinguishers
3.7.4.1.2. Available fire extinguishers are empty
3.7.4.1.3. Usage of hose reel area for storage
3.7.4.1.4. Lack of medical equipment in first-aid kits

Sincerely,Ho XX, Class Y-Y, 2006.And,The undersigned.

Hahas..
Oh wells, hw did u find it?
Da eng is jz superb, subarashi manz..
If I were stil in Cathigh, I sure wil sign it de..
Lolz..

If u dun understand, jz tag in in my tagbox..
Wil attend 2 u personally..
Lolz..
N 4 da info,
Da statue tt I wil ever recognise is da staue of da Father Edward..
Other dn tt
I tink it's waste of money..
Lolz..

Samurai xiaofeixia is once again honored @ 3:19 pm

Sunday, September 07, 2008

'Again..'

Oh wells, here is a day which I hate da mst..
Cz I gota bk in camp n face dos asses again..
Dun lik any bit of it..
It jz sux..

I oso duno wad 2 say..
Bt I jz dun lik my bunk mates or any other NS frens I've made except a few..
I duno y I suddenly gt such a strong dislik..
Mayb I cld've been a bit mor sensitive le ba?
Or I'm rrly jz so shitty?
Dis wk, one of my bunk mates gt excused frm da RT on sat..
Dn another guy jz say..
"I proud of you manz.. Unlike sb else hu gt excused frm RT thru other means"
Well, I duno wad is tt supp 2 mean..

If I'm lookin frm a sensitive POV,
I gues tt 'hu' in da conversation cld be me..
As I'm stil on status n cld nt tak da IPPT..
Well, if my hands or rather shoulder is injured, wad cn I do?
In deir eyes, I gues dey cldnt care much cz dey tink since once recovered hw com stil on status..
However, I gues dey duno tt it's cz of dis recovery I go n train myself..
In da end I aggravated da situation n gt a bit mor serious in da injury..
Dey jz heck care..
N mor darts jz kip comin in..

I duno wad 2 say..
Bt da situation is rrly sickenin..
I wana 2 gt out..
Even thou I try 2 b nice..
Bt tink of da words dey say, I jz gif up alr..
Cz I see no pt in being nice 2 dem ba..
Cz afteral, I'm useless in deir eyes..
I jz hate it..

I'm jz wondering y wen da days nearing ORD is lik crawling..
It's passin so god damn f-ing slow..
I dun lik any of da bit..

I jz hapen 2 browse thru da internet..
Dn I saw a petition against my sec sch principal..
Askin him 2 resign..
Lolz..
Shld haf asked him resign earlier le wad..
Wait until now dn say..
Hahax.. A gd efort thou..

Oh wells..
As tim draws nearer 2 bk in..
My heart starts 2 sink even mor deeper..
I jz hate it..
3 mor mths..
I will bear it!!
Grr...

Samurai xiaofeixia is once again honored @ 6:05 pm

Monday, September 01, 2008

'Blabbers!!'

As usual..
I will blog b4 I go bac in camp ltr in abt 1hr time..
Dis is my 2nd entry of sept..
N da 1st short entry of sept..
Lolz..

Samurai xiaofeixia is once again honored @ 7:13 pm

'National Service Essay'

Serving national service (NS) allows the benefits to be felt not only by the individual, but the society as well. It on the other hand, is also a double-edged sword which has seen certain costs to the affected bodies as well.

Before providing a critic of the policy of making young men go through compulsory national service, one has to look at the need for it. On a more individual level, though it may sound cliché, personal experience has indeed proven the traditional saying that national service provides the transition from a boy to a man. National service puts a person through tough mental and physical training, allowing one to not only gain physical sharpness, but gain further mental and emotional maturity as well. It may be true that things learnt in the service may not be applicable to real life. Given the relatively high standard of living, one may not need to know how to survive in the jungle unless he is a fugitive or a criminal on the run. However, what matters the most is the skills picked up from the experience of learning them. Perseverance is one of the key skills that one would normally pick up along the way. Assuming that most of the youngsters in this ‘air-conditioned country’ ,as candidly coined by Cherian George, have not gone through as much hardship as our elders in the past, military experience would normally be seen as tough. The training needed hence puts one through the arduous task of persevering throughout, and hence sharpens not only one’s mental resilience, but also his character as well. As a famous person once said

“Mind your words, it shapes your actions”
“Mind your actions, it shapes your habits”
“Mind your habits, it shapes your character”
“Mind your character, it shapes your destiny”

Shaping the destiny, that is one of the most key decisions that one has to make ultimately at the end of the day. It may be easy for a child to decide if he wants to grow up to be a fireman or a doctor. However, facing the complexities of the competitive world nowadays, a man will find a path full of obstacles in deciding his destiny, where his fate ultimately lies. The military may be harsh, but it is this very trait that really helps complete the transition from an innocent young boy to a real man. One may lament about being put through torturous drills under the hot sun. However, what matters more is not about if he still can stand for three hours under the sun without a slight fidget, but if he can instil that high level of discipline into his daily life, making him a more disciplined man.

National service also allows one to fully develop his leadership potential, which is essential in determining not only his career, which is more of a short-run concern, but also his character, which is the more important long-run concern. Allowing one to be given a position of leadership authority lets he exercises not only his capabilities to lead his fellow peers, but also better his communication skills. A strong leader not only can work efficiently, churning out sound critical decisions under tremendous mental stress, but is also able to bridge a gap with his subordinates with an effective communication. Most would point to ‘leadership training courses’, but to the extent that they give only superficial training, one can certainly not discount the credit that national service should deserve. Camaraderie is a key factor in deciding the success of one’s leadership ability. A successful leader should also be one who can gain the respect from his charges. Two years of national service usually bonds people together, and in times of hardships, leaders are often recognised. It is also in times or tough training that a leader learns to take care of his men, and go on to treat every other individual in the society with kindness and respect.

National service shapes a person’s character through not only important traits such as perseverance and leadership, but also moulds a person’s personality through his socialising skills.

National service is a platform where young men from all walk of life, regardless of educational or family background, to be put in a huge melting pot. This allows one to experience an important component of the society, which is the real melting pot. National service provides the training, to whip young men into shape to face such a challenge, to the extent that it serves as an effective model for the real big thing out there. Sometimes, one may have difficulties working with his own working partners, and more often than not this comes with the situation of a make-or-break. Robbed of the luxury of choosing one’s working partners, if forces an individual to leave his comfort zone in search of flexibility to not only adapt to the situations but also assert his stand to make his view heard to ensure that he is not overwhelmed. Often in national service, that happens to be a case. One normally does not have the liberty to choose who he wants as his buddy and most of the time may end up with complete strangers. Worst case scenarios can see individuals working with people of completely contrasting views on virtually every issue, people whom they cannot see eye-to-eye with. This working relationship in this case equips one with the necessary skills to face a similar problem in the working world, something that is intangible and valuable.

Furthermore, this huge melting pot in the long run would be beneficial in the long run for our country when it comes to policy-making decisions. Most of our young leaders would be the very people who have undergone national service. By allowing them to mix with people of all races and backgrounds, they are in a better moral position to empathise with them. In the event that some of these bright young men really rise up to such key positions in the future, they can plan policies that are not only beneficial for the state as a whole, but also minimise the ones who could potentially be on the losing end. Thus, this will ensure not only progress for the country, but also achieve goals of equality for the future Singaporean society.

Besides just on the personal and social level, national service is essential to a small state like Singapore especially. In a small open economy such as Singapore with no natural resources, we rely mainly on investments to provide the key backbone for our economic growth. Investor confidence besides depending on economic indicators such as interest rates also looks towards other signals such as stability in the country. By providing a reliable defence force that can ensure stability in the country, investor confidence will be boosted significantly, allowing investment to flow in. It also further value-adds services provided by Singapore and will also encourage more foreign spending in Singapore, especially with the upcoming integrated resort, which would only be successful in attracting tourists provided that there is stability in the country.

National service can also help serve to protect our territorial sovereignty. With the inability to provide for a full-sized regular professional army, it calls for the need to ensure that we are constantly well-equipped to face any challenges that we have. A significant incident would be the tense stand-off between Singaporean troops and the Malaysian counterparts when the latter attempted to claim ownership of Pedra Branca before any ICJ decision was made. Similarly in the case of Brunei when there were insufficient defence forces provided to safeguard their oil rigs, some of the oil companies were chased away and the rigs taken over by Malaysian forces. In both cases, they highlight the need for a strong reliable defence force that deters any aggressive actions towards our national sovereignty. Especially with rising global nationalism in this age, the need for national pride becomes all the more important. While it does not necessarily mean asserting our national pride over other states, it does encompass the most basic need of ensuring the basic pride over the very lands we reside on.

However, on the other hand, there are certain costs associated to national service as well. The most outstanding one of all would be the opportunity cost incurred when a youngster enters the military when he could have been on his way to college. With earlier college entrance, it could have meant an earlier batch of educated individuals well-equipped with the necessary skills for our labour force to meet the demands of a new knowledge-based economy. By blocking such avenues, it essentially puts a bottleneck on the growth of our economy, stifling its potential.

Also, the idea of developing more responsible and matured young men could be a paradox in itself. In the attempt to cultivate such individuals, there are often cases of young people who do their best to get away from it. This can be seen from the various means taken by young men to fake their medical problems to try getting an easy way out of national service or just taking up an easy job in the service. Hence, in its attempt to get more matured and disciplined individuals, national service would inevitably see an undesirable backlash at times.

Looking at both sides of the argument, to the extent that those undesirable effects are controlled at a proper rate, national service is actually essential to not only the growth and development of the country, but also the fundamental existence of an island nation like Singapore. While certain costs are associated with it, we certainly take the position of the advantaged in a cost-benefit analysis regarding national service.

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