CA2 computation

ca2compexp.doc Here it is, kids- the definitive list of assignments that will make up the CA2 marks. Please do take note of the strict submission criteria. If there is anything you do not understand, you have only to ask. There will be no adjustment or substitution of marks, so make sure you get it right. [...]

Mrs V in the news

Yes. It’s true. That was your teacher on the front page of the newspaper today. Some of you inundated me with questions- most insulting of which was “So was the reporter your friend?” On second thoughts, not such a silly question. Here’s what really happened. The reporter contacted MOE to find out about adjunct teachers [...]

Fair and Square

Someone asked me a question the other day that made me very happy. I’ll tell you what the question was first before I tell you why it made me happy. The question was: “Why do we say ‘fair and square’ and not ‘fair and circle’ or ‘fair and triangle’?” I love it when students think [...]

Speak Good English Movement

This comes around every year, and tireless efforts are made to get Singaporeans to speak in a manner that can make them understood and respected in every sphere. I confess now to a need to brag again. My son, Arjun, took part in one of the SGEM activties, conducted in association with the British Council. This [...]

The more we learn the less we really know

Oh dear I must apologise to 3E4- I just counted how many speech topics I had up here and realised that I had left one out. Sorry, 3E4! It was not intentional, I assure you. Anyway we have Andrew who has been elected as frontman, and I wish him all the best. How are we [...]

The force of evil is now more powerful than ever before

You should have seen the fun in 3E5 today. We had one guy who was so nervous that it would be he who would have to represent his class. See the problem is that this guy has already had some experience facing a large and critical audience, and definitely does not want to repeat the [...]

New Wallpaper

Has anyone noticed my new wallpaper? It was a maths project my son Arjun had to do- something about tessellations. I understood the concept only after he explained it to me. I think the colours are gorgeous and the idea is so clever. Hey! Proud mothers are allowed to brag, and he has given me [...]

Tips for making a good speech

Here it is- just like I promised. If you have any questions or comments just write in.   public-speaking.ppt PS: Random guy. Took the photo off the net. No idea who he is.

In today’s world, humility is no longer a virtue- it is a handicap

Jia Her of 3E6 has been elected to front this topic for her class. At first glance the topic seems really difficult. However, as some of the class found out today, the issue can be made simpler by breaking it into a set of dichotomies. For example- contrast the present with the past, virtue with [...]

It is impossible to perform acts of charity with no ulterior motive at all

3E1 will be dealing with this issue, and I think it is a very relevant one, given the recent NKF debacle. Ivan has been elected to represent the class, but I add, as always, that he is merely the frontman. The real effort must come from the class via research, useful links and suggestions for [...]