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.
Write about a conflict you had with a teacher or parent and how it was resolved.
Written by: Win Nie Tan (Sec 1-4, 2023) I was over the moon and skipping joyfully throughout the house. In a few days time, it would be my 13th birthday! I was overjoyed thinking of the things I would be doing on my birthday. I planned to ask my parents to bring me to Universal … Continue reading Write about a conflict you had with a teacher or parent and how it was resolved.
Singapore Kindness Movement 2023 – What Would Gizmo Do?
Written by: Aurora Tan, Desiree Lim, Gareth Yip, and Tay Qi Xuan Illustrated by: Elvin Chee and Tang Xin Ying Awarded Consolation Prize (4th place out of 52 entries)
16th International Conference on the Short Story in English (Flash Fiction) 2023 – Mitchell Tan
Theme: Stories about the Globe and the Planet Title: A Prehistoric Day Out Written by: Mitchell Tan (4D 2023) Two rodents scampered across a vast expanse of mudcracks, the pitter-patter of their feet the only sound to be heard for miles. They had found that even though food and water was hard to come by … Continue reading 16th International Conference on the Short Story in English (Flash Fiction) 2023 – Mitchell Tan
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
deft
(adj) skilful, quick, clever e.g. Her movements were deft and quick. e.g. He is very deft at handling awkward situations. synonyms: skilled, talented, nimble, proficient other word forms: deftly (adv), deftness (n)
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