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Welcome to Teck Ghee Primary School Blog where students and teachers share their learning experiences.

Do you think your teacher has made a difference in your life?

Share your thoughts and feelings here.  (Classify it under “teachersday2010″ category)

Dear students,

Come and share your YOG experiences and reflections here.

The best 16 blog post will receive the limited edition Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games DBS Visa Prepaid card.

The deadline for entry is on 1st September 2010 2359hrs.

Here are some of the questions that you can consider in writing your reflections.

1. Do a short write-up about the game/match that you watch (along with pictures taken). Link it with one of the YOG values ( Excellence, Respect and Friendship).  Share with your schoolmates why the YOG values are important for students in school.

2. If you are school team player, how can you improve your skills based on what you have observed during the games so that you can better prepare yourself for next year’s Inter-School Competition?

3. What values have you learnt by watching the athletes in competition? Eg Athletes shaking hands after the match/game.

4.  Teamwork is more important than a talented individual in a team game, Describe any incident that you have observed that reflects this statement.

5. Admitting defeat is  showing Sportsmanship. Why do you think this is important to an athlete after watching any one of the games?

6. How were you inspired to take up a sport as part of a healthy lifestyle after watching any one of the games?

I look forward to reading your blog entires and viewing the photos that you took at the games !

Remember to classify your blog under “yog2010″

I had a very unforgettable experience watching the Singapore youth Olympic games live on TV. There are many sports which are taekwondo,swimming,triathlon,fencing,wrestling,table tennis,badminton,basketball,gymnastic,netball,volleyball and the 100m,200m and 400m sprint.i hope that next time singapore will win all gold medal

My experince at the NE Show was extremely unforgetable as it was my first time going to the NE Show.At the start of the performance,a few Red Lion came flying down from the sky.Soon,all the Red Lions landed and i was glad that they were save and sound.After that,a few jets zoom in the air as fast as a lightning.Next,LYO and MERLY were on a bus and they were waving to us.Then,the singers sang a few of the national day song and they sang gracefully.In the evening,the tanks caming rushing in!Many of us took pictures of the tank and we were amazed to see all the tanks but we were also shocked to see a washing machine tank.Finally,it was time for the FIREWORKS and everyone was looking forward to it.The FIREWORKS CAME IN different colours.And it was time to go back to school,i hope that i will be able to came back to watch again!

I had watched the table tennis live on TV when Singapore played against the Japanese in the mixed teams doubles. I think they had done their best already and if they had a chance again to participate in the YOG again, I wish that they could win us a gold medal back as their table tennis skills are the best that I have ever seen.

I think it is important to know the YOG values because everyone has to respect each other to make friends with each other and give their best shot in the games. I may not be a school team player in the school as there is no table tennis sport there. But I can improve my table tennis skills and play against my friends and win them. I have learnt that although the athletes lost in their match but I think that they had learnt how to have perseverance and team spirit to win the match.

I had discovered when Clarence Chew played the table tennis match with other players, he would persevere and look for his opponent’s weak point. I love that attitude!! I think that they should watch the other matches as they can learn how other people play as they can learn some values from them.

I am inspired to take up some sports to take it as an exercise and learn some core values from the sports.

On the 26 of August , I went to see the Closing Ceremony of the Youth Olympic Games at the Float@Marina Bay!my favourite part of the ceremony was when we saw the flame go off it was a very sad moment for me!

luckily i managed to take a photo of the flame before it went off!

I also took many photos of the different places there such as the sky garden

and the double helix bridge when i was walking through it

later i took a photo with  a board with the pictures of lyo and merly

I also took some photos of the fire works after that we were so tired that we only had 1 curry puff for dinner!

We went home tired and sleepy and we slept very soundly that night!

I watched most of the YOG sports live on TV. They were spectacular,especially Gymnastics. It was amusing. I also liked taekwondo as I am already a black tape. As i watched, i observed. The kicks, punches and blocks by the partiipants are fast and strong. I learned a lot by watching the games.

Apart from taekwondo, the basketball and netball were really exciting! I also got a chance to watch volleyball live at Toa Payoh Sports Hall. The weather was very hot while we queue up anxiously to enter the sports hall. When we were entering the hall,I felt the air-con blow against my face. There were cheering and shouting while we made our way to our seat. Finally the game started. Everyone was focusing on the game and when there is a score, the audience cheers. Of course, we were extremely excited and loud cheering for the Singapore Team when they scored. Even thou the Singapore team did not win at the end, we are still happy that we are there to cheer them on.

The YOG has finally come to a closure on 26 August 2010. The closing ceremony was not as spectucular as the opening which should not be. This event is truly a great experience for our young athelete. Singapore wasn’t the champion but ,I am still proud of Team Singapore as they had tried their best. We manage to come in 2nd and 3rd for some sports. Nevertheless, it is a learning experience for all with good memory too.

I went to watch the Artistic-Gymnastics at the Bishan Sports Hall. It was a once in a lifetime opurtunity. I was very lucky to get chosen by Miss Ng to go and watch this YOG sport. Thank you, Miss Ng! for giving me a chance to watch the YOG!

When I saw the gymnasts doing their warm ups,I knew that they tried hard.

They showed the olympic values (Excellence, Respect and Friendship).Even though they didn’t win,they did try their best.26 August was the Closing Ceremony and I watched it on Channel 5. The athletes all tried their best to do a part for their country.Rather than thinking of winning and losing, they got experience of taking part in the YOG.

The 3 countries are: 1st:China 2nd:Russia 3rd:The Republic of Korea which is South Korea. The other 203 countries lost but they will have a memory of being in Singapore.Singapore was in the 62th place. But all the Youth in Singapore had tried their best. Some even skipped their A’levels for this. This shows how much they want to play a part for Singapore. If they can, you can too.

Name:Amanda Wong Li Lin
Class:4Faith

On 182010, we went to Bishan Stadium and watch athletics and long jump for 2 hours and it was very boring because we could not drink and eat outside food in the stadium. Some of us were very hungry and some of us were very thirsty. After we watched finish, it started to rain and all of us got wet in the end.

This was the third time that i am going to the national day parade ! First we assembled at the hall to take the attendance to make sure no one was absent, then we were off.We first took a bus to the Padang where the NE show was held.I was shocked that this year-NE show was a full house !We sat at the yellow sector and it was a great view.First,we saw the hosts there were 4 hosts they michelle chia,gurmit singh,suhami and denise.later, the famous RED LIONS came zooming in action in the sky.I was thrilled n 10 on July 2010,all the primary 5 went to the the 2010 when they came zooming in as it was 10 times higher where i am sitting,then LYO and MERLY the YOG mascots came in .Rachel and me were so excited to see her .

later,sezairi sezali and syvia ratonel the Singapore idols were singing on the stage.later,the army tanks came marching, Was dumbfounded when the army tanks were carrying washing machines!

At about 8 to 9 pm,everyone started to recite the pledge and started singing the national anthem ,then Corinne May sang this year`s theme song ”SONG FOR SINGAPORE”and Kit Chan sang”HOME” We also sang more songs like”STAND UP FOR SINGAPORE” and many more!!!!!

I will tell you that the fire works were AWESOME!!!!!Once we got on the bus , I dozed off immediately throughout the journey,to school.This was the most cool,thrilling and  the best NE show I ever had in my whole life!!!!!!!!!!Well got to go BYE!!!!!!

It was a evening.I and the whole primary five level were heading to watch the NE show. That was my first time watching it in person. At first,i thought it will be boring.But when moments went,i realised that it was more than boring.It was the funnest  and the most amazing show i have ever seen in my whole life.it sure was a memorable expereince for me and everybody else!Now let me tell you what i saw in the NE show!

                                            Firstly, i saw rec lions jumping out a helicopter,fifty-feet away from the ground.I had a great view of them as the helicopter was right on top of me! Next  the army vehicles came in.I was lucky as i was sitting beside the entrance of the vehicles.there were lots of vehicles.Sure i did not know the names of the army vehicles but they sure were intresting!

                                                      Then,the prim minister arrived.we all stood up and waved to him.He waved at us back.Some were lucky as they could shake hands with him.But i did not manage to shake hands with him.After that,the singing of  the national day songs started.I sang along as i love the songs and love to sing them.

                                                              Then,the dancing stated.The dancers were really amazing.I loved the part where the dancers danced their way to form the singapore flag.After that,everyone raised up to sing the national anthem.That’s all i’ve  got to say!I hope you al enjoyed reading my post!THANK YOU! 

This quote got me thinking…

What are the things/situation that will affect my mood/feelings? Even if these things do happen, how will it affect my joy and peace?

What does our joy and peace depend on?

As much as we cannot control whatever that happens around us ( ie our external environment), we are definitely in control of our own response towards them. Do we choose to complain, grumble, cry about it, or do we choose to accept it and move on?

Can we still give thanks and appreciate what we have despite the dire/negative/undesirable circumstances that we may be in?

hi! My name is Andy. The NE Show ROCKS MAN! My experience at the NE Show was fun.the NE Show was held at the Padang where the first NDP was held. I saw many performances. I don’t know which was my favourite performance. My friends Dion,Elvis,brandon and I were laughing throughout the NE Show. There were people jumping from a plane. It was funny but cool! I like the performance by Sezairi Sezali and Sylvia Ratonel. when there were people marching, Dion and I were joking, Elvis and Brandon were laughing.

Iwas surprised that all the people there know the song I Got A feeling. My friend Brandon started to sing like a girl. The fire works were nice.

THE BEST PART WAS THE BUS WE WERE SINGING IN THE BUS.

Hi! My name is Brandon Ryan. I am going to talk about my experience at the NE show. First, i have to say this. THE NE SHOW ROCKED! But i wish it could be a bit longer. I saw Sylvia Ratonel perform live with Sezali Sezairi and it was so cool! There YOG mascots also apeared at the Padang!Oh, i forgot! THE venue was at a place called PADANG.

The part i loved the most was the exploding fireworks!It was so beautiful and colourful!the red lions were jumping down from a helicopter and it was so scary! i wish i could do that. but i am not brave enough to do that scary jump!anyway, the hosts were Gumit Singh,Michelle Chia, Suhaimi and somebody that i did notknw. so, as i was saying,as the red lions were slowly coming down, they did some tricks i that i could not recall.never mind.

let me see…………..i played with my friends while waiting for the show to officially start, and they were andy, dion, elvis and chunyu. we played and laughed like mad and the teacher had to call us to stop what we were doing. well, i am running out time. i will end it here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! bye bye……………………………………………………………………………………………………

Hello…Today,I am going to tell you about my experience at the NE show 10th July 2010.We wore our red shirts and our school skirts for girls and school shorts for boys. We all gathered in the hall and then we collected our goodie bags…But,during the wait time…we were felling bored so,we took pictures with our handphones.

Then soon…we left school and headed for the Padang.Then…Wen we reached,we walked towards our seats.when we setteled down…around 20mins later,we were told to take out our rain coats as we were told that there might be rain.

It was around 6.30.p.mwe were entertained by the hosts Michelle Chia,Gurmit Singh,Suhaimi and one more girl that i m not so sure what her name was.

Soon,there was a performance by the Red Lions.They were free faling from over 10 feet above us…

Next there were ots of dancing and singing performances…some were sung by Sezairi Sezali and Sylvia Ratonel.They were absolutely awsome!!!!

Then,they started to tell us the meaning of the pledge and the flag’s colour.They also showed a performance by many different races. Soon…The Prime Minister Lee Hsien Long and President S.R Naden arrived. Then they showed the parade comander asking the President if he could have the permission to start the parade…

Once the President gave him the go head sign…he started shouting all the commands and then the started to march all around the place in a very harmonious and proud manner.

Then after all the important defence of Singapore was done with their performances..The Parade commander…asked if he could get his cedets to march out…Then he gave him the go ead sign again and then theyall mrched out..when isaw that… felt really proud of Singapore. Such a small country could achieve so much.

Every body standed up and sang ‘Stand up for Singapore’. it was a very wonderful show…altoug i could not remember much as it was quite some time ago…that was all that i could remember…Last but not least i would like to say that i am proud of my country….

On 10 July 2010, the whole P5 level went to Padang to watch the NE show. When I reach my school hall,I saw all my friends wearing red top and school blouse. I look forward to watching the beautiful performance.When we reach Padang, I saw many different schools.Our school is seating at the yellow sector.Our seat is the best seat as when we look forward, we can see the performance.When we had settle down,it was already 3.00p.m crystal,jia wen and me start taking out the food that is pack inside the fun pack to eat.The perfomance had started. There are 4 host and they are Michelle Chia,Gurmit Sigh, Suhami and Denise.In the middle of the show, crystal,jia wen and me take out the drinks that is pack inside to drink.When the sky is getting dark in 7.00p.m, I still don`t feel hungry. I countinue to watch the show. At 8.30p.m,the fireworks appeared. there are many colours.Its beautiful.

I start taking photos using  my handphone. When its time to go home, I board the school bus.

My name is Jun Jie . On  July 10 , we went to Padang for the  NE show . It was very fun there . I get to see the different types of  vehicle they use during war .

we went  to  see  the  ne  show   rehersal  at  pandang   on  5/8/10  .AS  WE  WERE  ON  THE   BUS   WE  DISSCUSED  WHAT  WILL WE SEE. ALL  THE  PEOPLE  AT PADANG WERE  DRESSED  IN  RED AND WHITE.AROUND  5.30  the  four hosts  arrived  .AFTER  THAT   WE  DID  THE  PADANG  WAVE .AROUND  6.00  THE RED  LIONS  CAME  DOWN  FROM  THE  JET  .  AROUND  6.45 THE   ARMY  AND  FIGHTING  FORCE CAME  MARCHING  IN

It was  my first time go to watch the NE show.I had experience how singapore  prepare before the other country attack us and how wonderful is singapore.The NE held in padang.The show was about 5 hours.I  have a funny at there.  

It is good.we went to the padang to celebrate the national day parade.Starting, there was motor bikes coming out and Gurmit sigh,michelle chia and suhaimi yusof were sitting motor bikes coming out from the corner of the Padang.

Next the dance,it was pretty good when the dances came out.I thought that the fusion dances coming,

Next, the red lion comes out by staying in the helicopter. A few minutues later,they jump down,the host told us to say oh………untill the red lions land to the ground.

   On 10th July,we went to watch the NE Show at Padang and we all wore red top and white bottom.When we got to school,teacher gave us each of us a Fun Pack.Inside had two flag one is the normal one and the other is the flapper………….

  When we were at the Padang,there was very crowded and we tried to keep close to our friends and teacher.In about 10 mins later, our teacher called us to take out our poncho in the fun packbecause looks like it is goin to rain.Shuan jin,Crystal and me wish that it will not goin to rain because we look foward tothe show and the fireworks!!!!!

The host is Gumit Singh,Michelle Chai,Sunaimi and Denise.I like all the performances but i like the most is when the red lions slowly jump down from the helicoptor!!

  This is the most memorable time i had,i will not forget this memorable time!!!!!!.