Journal Writing: T3W4

Mdm Phua Ei Ling shared her personal experience on Cyber Addiction.

'For the past few weeks, I have been playing a game called “Waka-Waka”on the facebook, an improvised version of Pac-man. I have always enjoyed playing Pac-man since I was young. Soon, I was addicted to the game unknowingly.Negative behaviours such as spending too much time on the game and possessing the urge to play the game soon surfaced. My ultimate goal is to be the first on the score board. However after about a week, I realised that something was amiss. I wasn’t spending enough time with my family members. I began to reflect on the purpose of playing the game and how it has affected my daily routine. I came to understand the importance of having a balanced lifestyle and spending time with my family members. Now, I'll only play the game if I've completed my work and limit myself to at most 30 minutes of gaming every day.'

Well, that's a very interesting story, don't you agree?

What about you? Are you addicted to the computer?

To help you write your reflection, I have listed some questions below:

1. How many hours a day do you spend on the computer?
2. Are you addicted to the computer? If 'yes', how do you become addicted to it? If 'no', how have you managed to remain unaddicted?
3. How has this addiction affect you daily life/routine? (If you're not addicted to the computer, you need not answer this question)
4. Is your school work affected by the time you spend on the computer? Elaborate.
5. What can you do to prevent Cyber Addiction?
6. What advice would you give to your friend who is addicted to computer games?

I hope to read your reflection soon. Start writing soon!

Magical Dust of Kindness

IMPORTANCE OF SCHOOL VALUES IN THE PROJECT


As we participate in the project, let us not forget our school values of “Self-Discipline”, “Passion”, “Integrity”, “Courage”, “Excellence” and “Sincerity”.


SINCERITY & COURAGE:

Use your sincerity and courage to recognize people who are kind with you as they use magic words on you.


INTERGRITY, SELF-DISCIPLINE

Use your integrity and self-discipline to ensure that you follow the rules for the Lucky Dip and Lucky Draw.

Do not use ice-cream sticks that are not genuinely given to you for your kindness to participate in the Lucky Dip and Lucky Draw.

PASSION & EXCELLENCE

Let us use our passion to make kindness and graciousness the way of life in our school. Together, with excellence, we can make our project, “Magical Dust of Kindness” a success.



FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Question 1: What is the difference between the Lucky Dip and Lucky Draw?

Answer 1 :
For the Lucky Dip, pupils will draw a slip of paper from a bag to determine if they can get the gift when they hand over the required number of ice-cream sticks. The lucky winner will walk away with the gift on the spot.


For the Lucky Draw, pupils will be registered for the Lucky Draw when they hand over the required number of ice-cream sticks. The Lucky Draw will only be held during the School Assembly on Friday, 14 August 2009. The lucky winner of the Lucky Draw will walk away with the gift on 14 August 2009.



Question 2: When is the last day I can participate in the Lucky Dip and Lucky Draw Registration?

Answer 2:
The last day for the Lucky Dip and Lucky Draw Registration is Thursday, 13 August 2009.


Question 3: What can I do if I want to give out ice-cream sticks to Andersonians who use magic words on me but I have given out all my 9 ice-cream sticks?

Answer 3 :
You can give out those ice- cream sticks which you have collected from other Andersonians.


Question 4 : Who can answer my other questions about the project?

Answer 4:
You can either : (a) write your question on the piece of paper below and come back the next day to look for an answer the next day. (b)email your question to shavinyaa@vijay.com

Question 5 : What are the magic words pupils have to use?

Answer 5 :
The intent of this project is to promote kindness & graciousness through use of magic words which are kind words. So, there'll not be certain magic words that pupils can only use for the project.

Question 6: Do pupils have to give out ice-cream sticks according to the magic words stamped on the sticks?

Answer 6:
No. Pupils just have to give out any one ice cream stick.


Gift exchange will only start next Monday, 27 July.
For P3-P6, the gift exchange counter will be manned daily during their recesses. In addition, the counter will be manned on all Fridays, from 1.30 pm - 3.30 p,m

Mirror Coating

Hi Rainbows,

Do you remember the question Si Ting posed in class today? She said that the mirror was a little attracted to the table's metal rod? This is what I found out:

Research from here:

Glass mirrors are most often coated with non-toxic silver or aluminium, implemented by a series of coatings:

1) tin
2) silver
3) chemical activator
4) copper
5) paint

The tin is applied because silver will not bond with the glass. The activator causes the tin/silver to harden. Copper is added for long-term durability. The paint protects the coating on the back of the mirror from scratches and other accidental damage.


The mirrors we had in class had perhaps some magnetic material mixed in it. Therefore, our mirrors were attracted to the metal rods!

Microsoft Publisher

Have fun! =D

Beat the Clock

Start of Term 3

Hello Rainbows,

You have spent 1 week in school and have moved into your new seats.

I would like you to tell me what you think of the new term as well as your new neighbours and group.

I am looking forward to your responses! =D