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Stop and Sea

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Posted by Xian Jin He, births every living creature, casts the sea, sand and stone, carves them each a certain feature, a certain hue, a certain tone. His light is a Ray, it colours every detail, it frees the birds at bay, and darkness will exhale. You know, He's in the stormy clouds and in the choppy sea, so why should you have any doubts? Look up; it shines for me! Smash, thrash, swish, swash, the melody is more in than out; Music gives the heart a wash, Did you hear that din? Shout! In the gale, He pulls you back, when deserted - are you really alone?  Remember, He's always on our track- After all, He crafted our very bone. -Xian Jin

Beach School ~ 29th July

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Post by Silas  So it's the start of my brothers' school holiday, and my parents thought it nice to have a day trip to the beach to have a fun time. Here we are! Welcome, to Beach School Fun Day. This event was run by homeschoolers, and the students were given a chance this day to volunteer as facilitators.  Bubbles!! Boisterous kids made a grand entrance for the Beach Day. When I first heard the announcement, I couldn't believe my ears. I've always had an interest on how to start a fire. All this while I only know the theory of starting a fire, so I took the opportunity here to apply what I'd known, and what I learnt there. They did considerably well in guiding us, because I eventually managed to start a fire for the first time! The Mangrove walk was quite interesting. Who lives in a sea pineapple above the sea, for instance.  We also saw big holes left behind by people who had excavated the rocks to build the Melaka fort hundreds of y...

An Amethyst Remembrance - 19, 23~25 Aug 2017

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Post by: Silas August, the most climactic point of this year. With an exception of my IGCSE exams, which is next year, I feel very much accomplished. There were two significant events that happened in the middle of August - my school's graduation ceremony and the annual camp. It was as if everything that we worked for had paid off. The emotions I felt were inexplicably ecstatic.  First off is the graduation ceremony. After our performance last year, which went rather well, I was quite enthusiastic for the next one. However, I felt demotivated because the person that I looked up to when it comes to things like this was not around. So, I wasn't very keen to perform in this year's drama.  But, I had to. I didn't want to leave my class hanging behind just because of my selfishness. So, I pushed on. Although the road was very discouraging - I have faced many obstacles in getting the team together on the same page.  It was hard to bring the team together with...

The Sunflower

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My grandmother planted a tiny orange seed, Not really knowing the wonders of it; A glossy Sunflower, fresh and new, With golden petals, dressed with dew. It grew and grew, from seed to life, Sprouting new leaves, the size of mice. Soon, very soon, the flower will bloom, Even when our life is in gloom. One month later, on a bright morning, When the shrill cry of birds interrupts the sleeping, And the morning sun starts to rise. I walked into the garden with a cry of surprise! So imagine life as Sunflower plants To grow up and become daughters and sons. We have ideas that can change our lives, To do so, we need faith to contrive.

It's been 2 months?! - 27th June 2017

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Posted by Xian Jin One moment I was wondering about what’s going to happen. Now, here I am preparing for my finals. It’s as if I’m on the express train of life. I remember how I was so undecided and unsure on what to do, what not to do, what to say, what not to say… etc before I entered college. Questions and doubts were floating like stormy clouds in my head, ready to pour. I had mixed feelings about starting school again, after 6 months at home- I left my job too, and missed it deeply (still do). Fast forward 2  months later, here I am, as busy as one can be with assignments, presentations, so on and so forth. It’s strange how time can pass so fast. Despite having been here for over a month, I still get lost occasionally. This place is huge!! I am really enjoying my time here, ‘even though’ it has only been a few weeks (or ‘because’, I don’t know which yet). I’ve fallen in love with the beautiful scenery of the lakes and trees, the ducks, cats, tortoises- y...

Community Football - 20 & 21 May 2017

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Posted by Brandon. The football season ended with a bang! A carnival was held at the field. It was a 2-day tournament. All the tribes (Spartans, Vikings, Aztecs, Samurai, Apache and Gladiators) had a march pass with their costumes, weapons, etc. I felt very excited for the carnival to start. The field was overcrowded with children of different ages wearing their costumes.   Everyone was in bright smiles.☺ And here we go! The march pass starts! There were dozens and dozens of parents who came to cheer and support. Their cheering was excellent to me. The march was well organized, outstanding and everything was in order.     Our tribe managed to get the best costume award! First game of the tourney. Everyone played well and they all deserved to win. Honestly, I think some of my team mates were not in high spirit. Partly because few of our best players were absent on that day so some of them were ...

Our Helper - 1 May 2017

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There was once a helper in our house, Who babysit us and set up traps for each single mouse. One day she decided to leave, So we gave her a card and a gift. It was sad to see her go away, So we brought her out to dinner the day before May. She told us her sweetest memory was about me, And this helper goes by the name of Suryati.                                                                              -Brandon Hah☺

Old-time comfort food - 19 & 20 Apr 2017

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Pasir Pinji Kong Heng, Ipoh Old Town   Chee Kong Roast Pork, Taman Pertama