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!