McDonalds’ Talk

  The August edition of the Macdonald’s Talk was held on the 31^st of August. The speaker for this talk was Dr. Yeo Sze Ling.

  Dr. Yeo lost her sight at the age of four due to glaucoma. However, she was determined not to let her “disability” stop her from living a full life. She bravely embraced hard work, earning three degrees including a PhD in Mathematics and was awarded the A*STAR Graduate Scholarship and the National Scientist and Technology Award. Her passion and unstinting efforts in mentoring visually disabled youths at the Society for the Physically Disabled have helped others like her gain renewed hope and purpose.

  Throughout the talk, she shared with us her personal journey with Mathematics as a visually impaired. She shared her experiences on how she overcame the difficulties of studying without her sense of sight. This has greatly inspired all of us. Overall, this talk was very enriching and it taught all of us the values of perseverance and diligence.  

 Reflections:

The event was one that was organized for student councilors, by student councilors. In my opinion, it was a well-planned, highly organized and fruitful one. I was very impressed by the fact that the students could plan such an elaborate event and were able to keep it running almost flawlessly despite the little screw-ups here and there that they recovered from effortlessly. Even though we mostly faced awkwardness from our peers from the other schools, there was always someone to speak up and overcome the tension in between. There were a couple of unexpectedly knowledgeable leaders among the other schools too. This truly reminded me of the “don’t judge a book by its cover” phrase. Overall, the food was good, the venue was suitable, and it was a truly enriching experience
                                                                                                                          Raelene Kong


  I felt inspired and honored to have attended this talk by Dr Yeo Sze Ling. Dr Yeo lost her sight at the age of four but did not succumb to her disability. Instead, she went on to earn 3 degrees in Mathematics. She is now an outstanding Research Scientist at the Institute for Infocomm Research.
  I admire her perseverance which helped her to attain high achievements in Mathematics despite her impairment. The talk made me realize how fortunate I am to be able to study with no obstacles. As compared to Dr Yeo, who had to take extra effort to translate all her textbooks to Braille through her education years, I realized that I should not take things for granted.
  Lastly, I have learnt that determination is an important aspect that everyone must have in order to succeed. In Dr Yeo’s case, she must have put in a lot more determination and effort than all of us to be able to achieve what she has now. Hence, the talk had inspired me to do my best in everything that I do.
                                                                                                                            KiuHuiLing

Ms Ho Teacher's Day Thank You card

Hello councillors! Please take a look at what Miss Ho has written! :) I just would like to add on that the Excos are extremely pleased with you'll behaviour and everything you did to help make this year's teachers day celebration a good and memorable one especially for the teachers. :) Please keep up the good work and lets work hard to make other events in the future as great and if possible, Better than this one! :)

- Weiling :)

Morning Assembly List term4

Assembly Duty List (Term 4)

Take note:

1.      Duty list is effective from 10 September, Monday.

2.      Once your duty is over, assemble with your class unless you have other duties after.  Do not sit at the back of the assembly area.

3.      From term4 week2 onwards, class ICs need not do duty except for the level heads and the asst level head. Class ICs please assemble with your class as you do not have duties anymore.

4.       Main gate will work in a round robin method. Switch after one week.

5.      You may put your bags accordingly to where we usually put as you are off to duties.

6.      Collect your bags after doing your duties as you are off to assemble with your class.

7.      Those names accompanied with a *, you are responsible for your own group.

8.      There is still attendance marking in the morning, 0700-0710.

9.      Be clear of your duties. Unsure, ask.

OVERALL I/C: Hidayah

Pre-assembly Duties:  (I/C: Ian P & Yong Yin)

·        Canteen: Xue Min, Sheng Hou

·        CMS Foyer: Evelyn, Shin Kit

·        ISH: Afrah, Chanel

Guidelines:

Ø  Switch off all lights & fans at 0715 sharp.

Ø  Chase everyone in that area to the assembly area quickly.

Ø  Sit with your class after duty end.

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·        Classroom Block:

1^st Floor: Janice, Khan

2^nd & 3^rd Floor: Eunice, Gabriel DL

4^th, 5^th & 6^th Floor: Zachary, Geraldine, Camelia

 

Guidelines:

Ø  Start duty at 0715 sharp.

Ø  Chase students to the assembly area. Check the toilets also.

Ø  Off the lights and fans if need to.

Ø  Always work in pairs. (girl & boy)

Ø  Sit with your class after duty end.

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·        Placards: Emily(upper sec), Daphne & Wei Jing(lower sec)

Guidelines:

Ø  Put the placards properly by 0710 sharp.

Ø  Sit with you class once it’s done.

Ø  Must collect the placards back (when school is dismissed) and hold on to it. Return it to the sc room when school ends.

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·        Announcement Book: Hui Ying, Ryan

·        Relief Slip: Tan Qing*, Janel, Jacky

·        Register File: Wei Li*, Thaqifah, Jing Hui, Jian Guo

Guidelines:

Ø  Do you duties accordingly and quietly.

Ø  Do not have to assemble with your class.

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·        Logistics: Xu Jia*, Daryl, Zhi Xuan, Maurtin, Quek Wei

Guidelines:

Ø  Set up the chairs or benches accordingly by 0705.

Ø  Sit with your class once it’s done.

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·        Stairs near Dnt room: Xu Jia(1^st floor), Sarah(2^nd floor)

Guidelines:

Ø  You have duty only when the friendship hall is used.

Ø  Stand where you are supposing to by 0725 and prevent students from walking through the side corridor of the friendship hall once flag raising starts.

Ø  Duty ends at 0735.

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Late-coming Duties:

·        Main gate:

1^st shift:  Ying Ying(Scanner), Jun Wei, Wei Song(Gate), Jennifer(Look out), Wen Ting & Raelene(Usher),Shirlene(Outside reflection room)

2^nd shift: Joelene(Scanner), Zhi Xuan, Wei Song(Gate), Hwee Shan(Look out), Rachel Tay& Hoi Luen(Usher), Mindez(Outside reflection room)

 

Guidelines:

Ø  Be ready by 0720.

Ø  Scanner: Book students late from 0725 onwards.

Ø  Gate: Stand near the main gate and show them where to go. Do not let them walk alternative routes. Close the gate when national anthem starts and open it back when it ends.

Ø  Look out: Lead the students into the foyer. Do not let them escape.

Ø  Usher: Lead the students to the respective assembly areas. Do not let them escape.

Ø  Reflection room: Prevent students from going out of the reflection room when they are not supposed to.

Ø  Stop your duties when signalled.

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·        Side gate:  Parvynpal*, Joshua Gan

Guidelines:

Ø  Close the side gate by 0725.

Ø  Assemble with your class quickly once you are done.

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·        Assembly area:

Lower sec: Bing Quan*, Shi Yun, Lin Lin

Upper sec: Aysha*, Jun Jie, Quan Xi, Afrah

Guidelines:

Ø  Chase students into the assembly area when flag raising is about to begin.

Ø  Settle the late comers.

Ø   Do not let them assemble at their class after flag raising.

Ø  Do not let anyone run away.

Ø  Leave one person on duty after 0735. While the rest assemble with your class.

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Commanding Duty: (I/C: Shermaine)

·        Monday: Shermaine & Wei Ling

·        Tuesday: Ian T & Ian P(lower sec), Ian P & Geraldine(upper sec)

·        Wednesday: Shermaine & Yong Yin(lower sec), Benjamin & Hui Ling(upper sec)

·        Thursday: Regina & Nurul(lower sec), Quan Xi & Wei Fang(upper sec)

·        Friday: Shermaine & Wei Ling

Guidelines:           

Ø  Find a replacement if you are not able to make it on time.

Ø  Please be clear of what you are doing.

Ø  Say the pledges properly, clearly and at an appropriate speed.

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Class I/Cs Duty: (I/C: Elizabeth & Hui Ling)

Class ICs stop duty by week 2.

Sec 1:

Level I/C: Kai Wen

Asst level I/C: Su Min

Faith 1-1: Syakirah

Faith 1-2: Veronica

Faith 1-3: Nabilah

Faith 1-4: Jie Xin

Faith 1-5: Min Qi

Hope 1-1: Nutan

Hope 1-2: Chamaiporn

Joy 1-1: Cameron

 

Sec2:

 Level I/C: Syafiqah

Asst level I/C: Jing Yi

Faith 2-1: Rachel Lee

Faith 2-2: Zhi Ying

Faith 2-3: James Ko

Faith 2-4:, Faye Loy

Faith 2-5: Perry Lim

Hope 2-1:, Joshua David

Hope 2-2: Xin Yun

 Joy 2-1: Nadirah

 

Sec3:

Level I/C: Benjamin

Asst level I/C: Wei Fang

 

Sec4:

Level I/C: Elizabeth Tan

Asst level I/C: Monpriya

 

Sec5:

Level I/C: Hui Ling

Asst level I/C: Yong Yin

 

Guidelines:

 

Ø  Start your duties at 0710 sharp.

Ø  Settle the students, especially your own class pupils down first.

Ø  Do not stand there like a statue, looking at the students as they crowd together at the back or sides of the assembly area.

Ø  Release your class after assembly – don’t just grab your bags & go. Your bags won’t run away, there’s no need for you to rush to get your bags.

Ø  Be more flexible in dismissing the students. Lead the class to where very few classes are walking by.

Ø  Visit your class from time to time – bond with the pupils.

Ø  Help teachers in (e.g. offer to help pass/take attendance book)

Ø  Volunteer to teach/mentor pupils of your own class.

Ø  Sit with your classes during assembly if there’s space. At least near where your class is seated.

Ø  Class I/Cs and asst level I/Cs will not have any more duties from week2 onwards. Go assemble with your own class.

Ø  Level heads of each level will have to continue with your duties. Settle everyone down without your class I/Cs.

 

***** DO NOT TAKE ATTENDANCE FOR THE CLASS, EVEN IF THE TEACHER ISN’T THERE TO DO SO.

 

IMPORTANT!!

1.    DO YOUR DUTIES PROPERLY. OR ELSE YOU WATCH OUT!!

2.    START YOUR DUTIES ON TIME.

3.    AVOID STARTING LATE UNLESS YOU HAVE A VALID REASON. (eg. Stomach ache)

4.    IF YOU KNOW YOU ARE COMING LATE, TEXT HIDAYAH YOUR REASON FOR COMING LATE.

5.    Contact Hidayah @ 96446543 if any queries.