Point of view assignment: Dead Poet Society

Headmaster: All the preparations were done, everything in order and ready to go. The doors opened in front of me, and I led the flag bearers and bagpipe blowers into the large hall. Everyone turned around to look at us, and we strode in, taking every step with the pride of the school. I began my speech once everyone was settled down, and in their designated positions. The light of knowledge was passed down to the newcomers, while I carried on with my speech. Nearly everyone stood up in unison, just as I asked the question "What are the four pillars?". "tradition, honour, discipline, and excellence" all in the hall spoke as though they were one person, everyone knowing the answer at the back of their hands. I proceeded on to introduce the school, then ending the ceremony.


A new student: I sat in my seat, waiting for the ceremony to begin with much nervousness. I swung my head backwards, as the sound of the bagpipes flew through the hall. There were a few flag bearers, a bagpipe blower, and an old geezer who held a candle in hand. At first I did not know what the candle was for, but after all had settled down, I found out. The candle held the "light of knowledge", which was then passed down to the rest of us. The headmaster then asked us what were the four pillars. The answer was very obvious to me, and I stodd up with the rest to answer him. The rest of the speech was quite boring, and the ceremony ended soon after.

Term 1 Week 5

The sun shone down on the ground, blazing in the large, vast sky. I approached my destination, with my heart pounding like mad. What stream will I get into? Will I be in the same class as my friends? Thought ran though my mind, like cars on the street during the peak hour, I took in a deep breath, and took my first step into the clock tower. The size of the interior was amazing, it was as big as a warehouse, maybe even bigger. I stood there, frozen to the spot, as I took in this overwhelming sight to behold. I wandered around the clock tower, forgetting even what I was there for, captured by the amazing aura that exuded from the grand structure.  My jaw hung down through the whole experience, as I saw both levels of the clock tower, amazed with the spacious classrooms on the second level. I shivered in fear, as I saw the stain on the middle of the clock tower ground. I recalled the rumors that I had heard about a person accidentally falling to his death here, leaving that mark. I shuddered at the thought, and immediately hurried off to the registration booths in the Ooi Teong Ham Hall.

Term 1 Week 4

The Hwa Chong clock tower means a lot to me, as it was the place where I took my first step into this school, and also the monument in the school that I remember the most. This was where I went to first, on my first visit to Hwa Chong. This building is very significant in the whole of the campus, and it is also very sturdy, erected there for such a long time. I believe that my significance in the class will soon be seen, if I can work hard enough and achieve a Mean Subject Grade that will have everyone jealous. I also keep my stand and hold my ground, just like how the clock tower has stood there regardless of rain or hot sun, I will always give my best and never give in to others.

Reflection on LA lessons (Term 1)

In term 1, I have learnt how to describe my character in ways that involve showing and not telling. Also, I have learnt about the discrimination and prejudice that is happening in the world currently, and in what forms they appeared as in the past. From Mr Lum, I have absorbed the methods of describing the setting to complement the character, and give the story more colour. I like the interactivity in this term's LA module, and also the videos that were shown to us to let us learn more about discrimination and prejudice. I feel that the videos were a very idea, as it really made me want to do that homework (for once), due to the fact that it was very funny. I think that the programmes needs no changes, just possibly more videos or photographs as materials for us to learn from. I enjoyed the lesson which we watch the videos particularly, as it was really a fun and engaging lesson.

Characterisation: Story Excerpt

“I’m ready! I’m ready!” Spongebob exclaimed in excitement, on the way to the Krusty Crab. He walked with a skip and a hop, as he looked forward to the day ahead at work. He donned a pair of iconic square pants, which gave him his name “squarepants”, and his shirt is barely visible, together with his short, yet smart, tie in the middle. His shoes were squeaky clean, and shined in the bright light. A large smile was on his face, with two teeth jutting out of his mouth. Spongebob flung his flimsy stick-like arms forward and backward, with his thin legs taking step by step forward. H pranced and hopped beside his co-worker, Squidward, who had a glum face, and did not like any bit of the happiness that Spongebob was exuding. “Hey Squidward, aren’t you excited about the day of work ahead?” Spongebob squeaked. “Of course, I’m looking forward to the end of work.” Squidward replied gloomily.