I was cleaning my room when I came across this slip of paper I had torn from a page in Reader’s Digest (n. d., RD Family, p. 138) many, many years ago. I saw the title and I smiled to myself. It was thanks to this paper that I am able to practise saying no, […]
A bright red shiny apple, a gift of thanks for all you do. The seeds of learning taking root, sown with core by you. Your daily smiles and guiding hand, your encouragement and praise, shape our hearts and minds and light so many ways. Insistence on hard work in school, and belief in our best, sets […]
I thought of a heart with four shades of red to represent our diversity, the different races and religions in Singapore, living together in harmony. – LimXin Chelsea, designer of the logo for NDP 2016 This year’s National Day Parade is not just about what we are celebrating, but also who and why. Our theme “Building our […]
One thing that a Taurus like me hates more than people wasting their time, is when things change because of people. Change is a VERY big word for me. I prefer to stick to my normal routine; the habit of doing things “the right way”. Suddenly not knowing how to do anything about the change […]
During this time of the year, parents are busy getting their kindergartners ready for primary school, as the registration for P1 has already begun in phases. In Singapore, all citizens have the privilege of a compulsory six-year primary school education. Here’s a look at the overview of Singapore’s education system: Singapore’s Ministry of Education (MOE) […]
I hope all of you had a pleasant Mothers’ Day this past weekend! If you haven’t had the chance to celebrate with Mumsy on 8 May 2016, don’t fret. Here’s a simple recipe to win over her heart, and her tummy. Mumsy’s Garden Fantasy Ingredients: Oreo (loosely crushed) Cream cheese Banana (sliced) Sponge cake […]
Deepavali is known as the ‘Festival of Lights’, and it is a public holiday in Singapore, celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists. Diyas (oil lamps) are lighted, and rangoli (designs made with coloured chalk, flour or rice) are created at the entrances and walkways of many celebrants’. Diwali, as it is also known, is […]
