Message to P5E

Hi P5E,

I've been surfing through your blogs and needless to say, I think some of you have given up blogging altogether, evident by the lack of updates.

I understand from your form teacher and from some of our past conversations that some of you spent a substantial part of your time online; chatting on MSN or playing online games. Please do something constructive with your time especially when the PSLE is less than a year away and some of you need to improve; not only in the academia sense but also in your attittude to learning.

The requirement to be a Power Blogger is simple. You just need to blog once every week or have an average of four entries in one month. Of course to flex your linguistic 'muscles', do write more. That is also why only Deanne, Huimin, Sze Yee and Geok Teng fall into this category. To the aforementioned pupils, keep up the good job and I look forward to reading your entries.

Lastly, do cultivate the love of writing and expressing yourself and it will be you who is going to benefit at the end of day.

The Baddies? Or Are They Just Misunderstood?

The Big Bad Wolf

Evil Stepsisters and Stepmom and the Witches

Evilleah

P5E's Review of Chris Galistan (to be continued)

:: REVIEW #2
by Deanne::

The Musical was nice. I find that if you get involved in a theater performance, you should pronounce the words correctly and speak less Singlish. However, I heard a few of them talking in Singlish. And you know when they say their lines, there is too much expression. But overall, its ok. And sorry about becoming a Simon Cowell!!! And my favourite character were the witches and Evilia. All of them are in the bad side. And lastly, the best of all the performance was Mr Ho who was the Baddy Wolf!!!
Deanne's blog @ http://2qt2btrue.blogspot.com/

:: REVIEW #1
by Huimin::

"I enjoy the show so much that I wish I can watch the show again.""I liked the Sleeping Betty, Cindrella, Little Red Riding Hood, Snow White, Melody and Chris. They are so cute.""I like the scene of the ball and the scene where the evil characters were singing. There isn't any part of the show that I didn't like. I wish that next year they would have another show."excerpts from Huimin's blog @ http://huimin791.blogspot.com/

A Redesigned Group Photo

redesigned by Mr Danny

The Entire Cast of Chris Galistan and the Seven Seeds

photo taken by yours truly of course :)

Chris Galistan and the 7 Seeds: The Review by P5E

:: REVIEW #1 by Huimin::

"I enjoy the show so much that I wish I can watch the show again."

"I liked the Sleeping Betty, Cindrella, Little Red Riding Hood, Snow White, Melody and Chris. They are so cute."

"I like the scene of the ball and the scene where the evil characters were singing. There isn't any part of the show that I didn't like. I wish that next year they would have another show."

excerpts from Huimin's blog @ http://huimin791.blogspot.com/

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Keep those reviews/feedback about the musical coming P5E. I'll post my thoughts about the musical too once I get to finish processing the beautiful pics from the musical for your viewing pleasure :)

Attention P5E bloggers : Feedback on Musical wanted

Hi 5E bloggers,

I hope you were at the musical yesterday. Too bad I can't mingle with you or see you since I was backstage during your scheduled attendance.

Did you enjoy the show? Do add an entry to your blog on your feedback to the musical and write constructive comments about what you like/dislike about the show. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and I will quote you on the class blog if I find your comments helpful :)

Awaiting your comments,

Mr Danny

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It's good to know that the spirit of blogging in some of you is still kept alive. I want to highlight Geok Teng's blog because she is one of the few who is blogging on interesting events that happened to her without any instructions from me. Good job Geok Teng. I enjoyed reading your 'ear-piercing' experience :)

If any of you have new blog address or I have failed to link you as of yet, please e-mail me at dannyasmara@hotmail.com regarding your blog-url address. I still do not have the blog address of Keith's, Michelle's and Felicia's.

Hello Haloscan!

As most of you have probably noticed, I am no longer using Blogger's comment option for this blog due to its limited control. To circumvent this problem, I've turned to Haloscan. One of the new-found 'power's that I have includes banning users who abuse the comment option of this blog by banning their IP address thus effectively removing their ability to post further comments. A tag-board would be interesting too but it is easily abused.

yes, that's the banning and deleting features

I will also moderate users' comments from time to time and delete comments that are negative and/or counter-productive. Remember, our goal is to work towards an online sharing and caring committee where the Yew Tee pupils, past, present and future are able to keep in touch with one another via this portal. By and large, the success of this site is dependent on your participation so you also have a part to play. As always, constructive comments are most welcome and I will take your suggestions to heart so I can improve this site further. So keep the constructive comments coming and remember to play nice OK? :P

Time to MULTIPLY!

Feel free to visit http://ytps.multiply.com/photos to view photos of P5E and other school events. All pictures taken by your ever-talented Mr Danny :)

PS: Note that the gallery is still under construction. To be completed by end 2006.

Quotes on Success

The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.
-Vince Lambardi

Most look up and admire the stars. A champion climbs a mountain and grabs one.
- Unknown

Some people dream of success... while others wake up and work hard at it.
-Author Unknown

The Secret of Success

P5E's Top 5 for English Language SA2
(from left); Sirius(2nd), Sze Yee(3rd), Deanne(3rd), Irdina(1st) and Keith(3rd)

ProjectBlogo had the chance to interview P5E's SA2 Top 5 for English Language and asked them the following questions and the following were their replies;-

Qn1) What is the secret to being a succcessful student? Do you have any recommended study tips that you wish to share with us?

Sze Yee: Don't study at the last minute. Just relax so that you will do well in your exams and not have too much stress. Always revise everyday after school.

Keith: We have to practice, practice and practice.

Deanne: If there is a word you don't know, check the dictionary and not just leave the word alone without knowing its meaning. You should speak proper English than Singlish.

Irdina: 1) Do your exam papers slowly but not too slowly (???) 2) Check that you have learnt everything the day before the exam.

Qn 2) To what/who do you attribute your success to?

Sze Yee: I attribute my success to my mother, my tuition teacher and Mr Danny

Keith: I attribute my success to my assessment books.

Deanne: CASCO has helped me a lot. It is my assessment book. I owe it to them, Mr Danny and my mum. They motivated me to work harder.

Irdina: Myself, my siblings and parents and my teachers.

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After much evaluation, the pupils achieved their success through consistant hard work and a desire (motivation) to succeed. The ironic part is that most pupils think that success is unachieveable although the aforementioned factors are within their control and is only a matter of choice.

Just remember, on the road to success, there are no shortcuts.

Chris Galiston and the 7 Seeds Poster

Conceptualised and designed by yours truly :)

The Making of Chris Galiston and the Seven Seeds the Musical

Guess who were at the Chris Galiston and the Seven Seeds musical rehearsal today ? :)

Michelle and Felicia (who's caught catching her forty-winks :)

hiding behind a tree prop is the indispensable behind-the-scene crew;-
Joshua , Christopher and Daryl

Unfortunately, I cannot release the actual pictures of the rehearsal at this point (since I don't want to spoil the experience you will have at the musical). However, suffice to day, the rehearsal is going on full swing after school hours and everyone who is involved is working very hard. Over the days, I will 'leak' more preview photos on this blog exclusively for you :)

PS: Please be natural when I point the cam at you and don't shy away because instead of capturing a natural shot of you, you'd only end up spoiling the photo. As a photographer, it's my job to take the best shot of you :)

Congratulations P5E!

Today is indeed a momentous occasion as we've finally come to the conclusion of an epic that has spanned for almost 6 months. That's right, the 'unveiling' of the English grades for P5E.

To recapitulate this epic, there were moments of uncertainty when the CA2 results were released where the grades for the majority were not as encouraging. However, at the end of the day, everyone did improve. As your English teacher, I couldn't be more proud because you have overcame the hurdles and best your earlier SA1 AND CA2 marks!

To those who have been disappointed but have tried your best, there is no shame. There's still time to improve and with steadfast determination, you will arrive at your goals. Just remember to keep your sight on what's most important and that is the steady improvement of marks over the course of the year. In that regard, you've already succeeded.

Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow.
~Mary Anne Radmacher

To those who have not done their homework, corrections and the worksheets, chose to take your studies lightly and played the fool in class, it is an old adage that you reap what you sow :)

And finally to those who have scored high results consistently, do continue to persevere. A saying once goes;- "It's easy to get an 'A'. Keeping it is that much harder."

Once again, congratulations P5E!