Written by: Elle Mendoza (Sec 1G3, 2023) It was one sunny afternoon. I was walking home from school under the sweltering heat of the sun. I was very tired since I had just finished my last exam. I continued to make my way to the void deck, relieved that I was almost home. As I … Continue reading Write about how a piece of technology caused a problem for you.
SW- Informal Email
Written by: Elle Mendoza (Sec 1G3, 2023) Dear Aunt Clara, Hello! How are you? It’s been a few months since we had our last conversation. I’m really happy you reached out to me! I’m really excited and nervous to go to secondary school next year. I don’t know if I’m really prepared so I’m glad … Continue reading SW- Informal Email
Write about a conflict you had with a teacher or parent and how it was resolved.
Written by: Claire Koh (Sec 1-3, 2023) It was a mundane morning. Clouds drifted across the clear blue sky, signalling the end of the rain. It was yet another day of Home-Based Learning. As I set up my laptop for the usual morning check-ins with our form teachers, I pondered, When will this pandemic end? … Continue reading Write about a conflict you had with a teacher or parent and how it was resolved.
SW- Informal Email
Written by: Cassandra Ho (Sec 1-4, 2023) To: Mabel@gmail.com From: Casandra@gmail.com Date: 25 December 2023 Subject: A Gift for Secondary SchoolHey Aunt Mabel! How have you been? I’ve certainly been well. Thank you so much for supporting me on my journey in starting secondary school! It is a big jump from primary school, and I’m … Continue reading SW- Informal Email
Write about a time when you participated in a fund-raising event and what you learnt from it.
Written by: Carissa Leora (Sec 1-4, 2023) "Class, remember to bring your baked goods for the bake sale tomorrow afternoon, as we will be collecting money to donate to charity," Mrs. Tan, our form teacher, reminded us. As I walked home with Kaitlyn, my best friend, she suddenly asked, "Hey, what are you going to … Continue reading Write about a time when you participated in a fund-raising event and what you learnt from it.
16th International Conference on the Short Story in English (Flash Fiction) 2023 – Aceton Low
Theme: Retelling of Myths Written by: Aceton Low (3F 2023) It all began with an accident. Amaterasu Omikami, the Goddess of the highest and she who shines on the world. Every place she went, smiles would illuminate. Birds would croon harmonious symphonies. The living were charmed by her glorious divinity. However, her younger brother was … Continue reading 16th International Conference on the Short Story in English (Flash Fiction) 2023 – Aceton Low
The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2023 – Aceton Low
Script a dialogue between two people, with contrasting viewpoints, on an issue that divides generations. Written by: Aceton Low (3F 2023) - Awarded Gold Scene 1: The ConditionsPierce, a Singaporean queer adolescent, enters the living room in an array of high-fashion couture with a full face of makeup on. Ahma, an old soul with a … Continue reading The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2023 – Aceton Low
The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2023 – Ivan Lim
Title: Does age matter? Written by: Ivan Lim (2G 2023) - Awarded Silver I recently came across an online news article about a missing Singaporean climber, MrShrinivas Sainis Dattatraya, who summited Mount Everest on May 19 2023. He was 39 yearsold. He left Singapore on 1 April with the aim of summiting Mount Everest, followed … Continue reading The Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2023 – Ivan Lim
Situational Writing – Article
Ignite the Tourist in You With A Local Tour By Mike Oxlong Have you ever wondered what it's like being a tourist in Singapore? Or what kind of views tourists see in Singapore that make them keep coming back? Although COVID-19 has restricted our travel plans to other countries, it does not restrict your plans … Continue reading Situational Writing – Article
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