Monday, May 17, 2010 @10:21 PM
I just recovered this email and Am really touched.
It feels different reading what you have wrote 2 years ago.
Mine is full of grammar mistakes, but hey its 2 years ago! I shall leave it in it purest form. :D
I shall just paste the whole thing here just in case you missed it.
It will definitely bring back memories.
Being 1B-iians
Remember when the first day in River Valley High School, when all we can remember about the others is their most significant feature. Mistaking one as the other and trying to remember other people’s names is what we often do. I still remember Eugene and I, the only two boys that come to RV from Woodlands Primary, walking around the school 10 times during the recess, as everyone is still with their primary friends and not with the new classmates.
Slowly, after the hard work of the PSLs, 1B became more like a class. The class started splitting into groups. I had since then, talk less to my primary school friends, I started to be less friendly and even ignoring them if I see them. Eugene is still my friend but as more activities like cca started, we started to talk less. But I still am not sure who to be good friends with in the class. Cca became what I like most in school, since it is easier to befriend my seniors. Now, towards the end of the school year, I have a few good friends. Firstly, there is Shi Kai, who at first I have problem to befriend with, when talking with him, I must have to be careful of what I say or I will get scolded. Secondly, there is Tzu Hsiang, smart and faithful, but somewhat irritating, he is the only other year one boy in string ensemble and it is quite irritating to be around him for such a long time, so sometime I will scold him or something, I am sometimes sorry for scolding him but mostly I am too angry for it. Thirdly, it is Yi Heng, he is nice and organized, and it is very nice to have him around. And lastly, it is Timothy; I think I consider him as my best friend; he is, like Tzu Hsiang, sometimes very irritating, but in a different way. Timothy is friendly and his study is more to my standard, not like my other friends, hence, it is easier to talk to him about studies. I think that the class is getting lots better, and is better bonded, even though there is still a lot of improvement to make. Like sometimes I see other students staying back to play, I will be thinking of my primary six life where I stay back to play everyday, even during exam period, and be hoping that the class will also do that.
2. Apologizes
I think I have a few people to apologize to. I must say that I have been trying hard to control my anger. In primary school, I had been a hot temper person; my friends sometimes refer me to be a nice person turning into a crazy one when I become angry. Firstly, it is to Morgan, whom I had a fight with at the end of term two, I have lost control of my anger due to the bottled up anger of both you and some other people that I don’t remember. Sorry. Secondly, it is to Sharon, whom I have shouted at on one of the PE lesson. That is because of you keep scolding me for asking Sebastian questions and I finally exploded, for that I am sorry. Thirdly, it is to Sin Yi, whom I shouted for not accepting the newsletter from PE department, I am not sure about the reason for it but I am sorry for it. I think that is all the people that I have to apologize to. I think there are no more things to say, so this is the end of the journal!
Yeo Sze Ho
It had been a very fun-filled and meaningful year in 1B. Throughout the year, many events took place but of all the events, the event that had left its deepest memory in me must have been the IU day competition. Through this competition, our class became more bonded together and also we got to work with classmates whom we do not really understand yet. Also, I have learnt to appreciate the class more and respect one another’s ideas and thoughts more readily. We were given the task of researching and decorating the classroom to represent Greece and show the rest of the school what are the unique points of this country. The first problem encountered by us was the proposal. The deadline was reaching fast, yet our proposal form was still a blank. It took us about two sessions of class discussion to finally settle this problem and spilt the class into a few groups with the help of our form teacher. Then we had the next job of researching on the country Greece. For the next task, we went to the museum to find out more about Greece. The museum was currently having an exhibition on ancient Greece. The trip to the museum turned out to be extremely fun and we had a whale of a time looking at the white marble statues and the trip even sparked some ideas for the competition. Also this was the first class outing we have ever had. Till now, I still treasure the moments we spent pointing and sharing jokes about the louver statues. The competition was like a 400m race. At first, we were moving at a snail pace with hardly anything done. But as the final days to the actual judging day, we started racing to decorate the class. The class became more and more united as the difficulties kept coming, each proving more challenging than the previous, until finally, the day we had been anticipating yet dreading for arrived. The announcement of our class coming in first proved that our countless hours of hard work had paid off. Through this meaningful activity, we had learnt to appreciate our classmates more. Respecting each other’s unique ways by knowing that they can use it in order to help the class complete a single goal. There is more strength in numbers. So I hope the 1B I know will always be bonded togrther!
Eric Kuan
A year in 1B is very exciting. We support each other, care for each other and share with each other our joy and sorrows. We are like 1 big family. Like other classes, we are not together all the time. We have our own clique where we stay with people we like.
However, at times, we will get together and work as 1 team. 1 example is the IU day project. Everyone did their part and coordinate with 1 another. In the end, we won.
The 1 thing that is special is that we are often visited by our VIPs – Bee. That really frighten me off as I am so afraid of it. However, maybe that is what that make us 1Bee.
I love 1B. It is a very unique class as it is one of its kind. The time I spent with my classmates are unforgettable. (The Orientation camp, The E&C week Camp and our time in class). I am glad that we will still be in the same class next year and I believe that we will be more united.
Chew Ying Ying
This year has been a good year Although there were some unhappiness, I enjoyed being with the class. At the start of the school, everyone were not bonded and did not get along well. As the months passed by, we slowly get to know each other better. One very memorable event to me is the IU day. Just a few days before the presentation of the IU day, we were not ready for the presentation. Many of us had not finished what we were supposed to do. At that time, the class really bonded together and finished up what they had to do for the class. We put in our efforts and we won the champion of the competition. The class used to be not so bonded in the past, once there was a class outing and many people voted to go bowling. In the end, only six out of the class came for the class outing. It has hilarious and saddening at the same time, to think that a six-people outing would be counted as a class outing! After the exams, everyone wanted a class outing. It was glad that finally the class wanted to have a class outing together. It was happy to see that the class wanted to be together, I hope that the class outing in the holidays would be a success with everyone turned up. In 1B, we had a lot of fun together and we also made many good friends. It has been a fun and memorable year and I hope to spend more time with the class next year!
Weiquan
My year in 1B has been quite enjoyable. I would not say that our class is very united, or is strongly-bonded together. In fact, we still face conflicts at times. Take for instance, when we are discussing about our class outings. We might start off as a peaceful discussion. However, it will inevitably develop into an aggressive argument. Therefore, I feel that our class can improve in this area. Furthermore, there seems to be an invisible barrier between the boys and the girls. This can be evidently seen from the project groups. When we are allowed to choose our own group members, you will always see single-gender groups. Thus, I feel that if the boys in our class could interact more with the girls, our class would become more united and co-operative. 1B seems to have separated into several cliques too. This might be more applicable to the girls because the boys are always in a cluster. This occurrence might cause some obstacles to the overall closeness of our class. Therefore, I feel that we should probably mix around with one another, rather than stick in a group. However, there are some enjoyable moments in 1B too. One moment would be during the International Understanding Day.(IU Day) When our class worked hard together to accomplish a common goal, it was really very good. Although it was due to the last-minute work, we still worked together, just like what a class should do. Therefore, I feel that our class was really bonded during the International Understanding Day. There was another incident which happened on the bus. Although it did not really included the whole class, but I still felt that the incident was quite meaningful. A bunch of us were actually on the bus. Then, we started taking photos of one another for no reason. I felt that it was rather interesting and, it shows that the few of us are actually quite bonded. Although some of us in the class might not like to mingle with other people, however, we are still a class. I believe that we would definitely make use of the time remaining for us to interact more with one another. We would definitely become a more bonded class with great class spirit!
Ng Yong Sheng
My experiences in 1B have taught me a lot of things. For instance, my position as an AVRep allows me to have lots of interaction with the visualiser, projector and the screen. This has greatly increased my knowledge on AVA equipment and I am indeed extremely grateful to 1B for giving me this chance, even though I’m still not very good at it and apologies for that. Also I am very happy to have had wonderful teachers and classmates who have motivated me to do my best in everything and to stay happy. To be perfectly honest I have to say that my year in 1B is probably the only year in my relatively short school life so far that I have laughed so much. I’m really grateful to 1B for supplying me with so much joy. Indeed I would like to say a big THANK YOU to everyone for making my year in 1B so fun. I am certain that the wonderful memories acquired this year will stay with me for a very long time. Also, I hope everyone had good memories to keep as well of our great year together in 1B, as a class.
Jolene Quek
I think the class is not bonded enough but we still have one year to try to bond. Well I feel that class outing is a useless attempt to bond. Only six people attended the previous class outing. And by the way no I do not have any idea how to bond. Actually I feel that the class is bonded in terms of boys and girls. The boys don’t really have cliques while the girls have one or two. So just bond the 2 together. Only problem is how. Well hope next year the class is more bonded.
Ng Yong
One year in 1B has been great. I can still remember the first Language Arts lesson where we played DONKEY. We got Therena in our group and got sabotaged badly by the other teams. The year in 1B was also a year in RV. It was literally a turning point in life where we all start moving on with our lives from a child to a teenager. Our first encounter with our new class mates was on that particular day on the first day of school. I had no idea of the fun and conflicts that I was about to face in the time ahead. The first day on the orientation was a great day,I was not familiar with my new classmates and i stuck myself to old ones,which were unfortunately all girls. This was a factor that was facilitating the growth of a not so good reputation. On that day I met my form teacher,a cheerful egocentric man by the name of 何志良.He was a very nice person at first sight and was a main reason of my like for my new school. Our Co-form teacher,Mrs Kan Geok Yan also made herself easily known to us by associating her name with the cantonese word for simplicity. The orientation camp was memorable especially during the campfire ceremony. There was a downpour and we were unable to have an actual campfire so we had an indoor one with Miss Ek(our Principal)initiating the campfire. It was a memorable and enthusiastic night filled with dreams of the good or stormy times ahead. We had an overnight stay which i could still vividly remember the notorious laughter of boys during supper time and after the lights were out. During supper time,we were engaged in a cheering and singing competition that lit up our spirits and fostered our bonds. After the lights were out I could remember myself groping through the darkness for my water bottle between tens of sleeping bags with my classmates inside of them. I went to the toilet at about 2.00am because I could not fall asleep. I could here YingHao sleep talking beside me. Haha, what a fun night! Soon we were beginning with our studies in our first term,I was assigned to sit next to my ex Pri school mate:Wanxin, and an unknown classmate by the name of Renzhi. Wanxin was a very cheerful girl that was not afraid to make new friends. Renzhi was a very smart pupil that topped her Pri school. My first impression of Renzhi was that she was a nerdy geek or a geeky nerd. Impressions are obviously not true and I soon found out that she was very cheerful as well. She can be naggy at times but it was her that I always go to when I faced problems with my homework. The first term past by quickly and it was our first steps into making new friends. The most memorable moment was the IU day where our class decorated our classroom like ancient Greece. We won the first prize as a class effort.
Following up closely, the second term soon arrived. It was one of the most memorable of my year in 1B,the mountains of projects brought us all together and made our new friendship stronger. The second term was to me:”The age of exploration”,with everyone getting used to each other,an explosion of friendship and trust filled the class. We were growing up so fast,other than friendship,we got infected by the 'SICK' germ. We were all getting perverted as we were growing up. Actually some of us were pure but we got infected by some of the class clowns. Its a natural process that past by in everyone's life and this had with no exception, happened to the loving class of 1B 2008.We are different from the time when we entered the school. Term three marked the uncovering of new relationships. We had to change sits,I was assigned to sit next to MinKuan and Sinyi. They were diligent and hard working and they were just as great friends as Wanxin and Renzhi were. This was the moment that we were actually developing the cliques that Mr Ho had already reminded us at the start of the year. We all were sort of classified into our own cliques and the class spirit and bond were depleting drastically. The third term was also the age of change. We were changing fast and our opinion were differentiating further,it was a big problem. The end of the year had arrived. We had our own cliques and this time,it was clearly shown. I was in the Jonathan, Timothy etc. group. It was a natural process that was drifting 1B apart. There were stupid surveys that asked you to tick against the name of the person you hated. Is this an attempt to break the class spirit? I hope the people who wrote these surveys to think about what the class will react when they see the result of the survey. Remember just yesterday Mr Ho was saying his heart felt feelings towards us,it was very touching. He mentioned that he wanted to apologise to us for not spending enough time with us as our form teacher. I feeling that it is really commendable for an adult to say and apologise to people who are younger than them so easily and thoughtfully. Sadly to say,an year past like a day. Time flies our hopes and aspirations that we made on our first day of school has revealed itself. We learned what you hope,you must strive to achieved. A year in 1B was an unforgettable experience and a part of my life. I will treasure it. I hope that my little words can add into the fragments of memories and hope that it will be a memento worth rereading.
Yiheng
From the first day till today, 1B has progressed a lot. From strangers, we became friends. From friends, we formed a very unique class. I could still remember the first day of school where I was not that noisy and outspoken. A whole sea of unfamiliar faces greeted me and I knew that this year was going to be a rather tough one. I remembered most of the 1b-ians’ names wrongly and the first few days were really difficult. However, Mr Ho tried his best by playing a little game with us. We had to memorize one another’s full names in order to play it. It did help in some way though. Sadly, we still stuck to our own friends and the ones whom we were familiar with eventually. Then, the PSLs came and we had the orientation camp. It was really fun and enjoyable. The PSLs brought us together and I finally managed to know some of the 1B-ians better. By that week, I had remembered all the names clearly. I learnt to open up and soon got the courage to speak up. Perhaps that’s why I think I speak too much now… I do admit that I never once enjoyed sticking to friends that much in primary school. Secondary school life in Rv has changed the way I interact with people. I never once felt that a class could be like a big family. It just makes me happy when I think of coming to school. Now that I think of it, I really prefer Rv to my former primary school. It just gives me the feeling that I love Rv and I want to stay here forever. The orientation camp got us together as a class. After all that fun we had, it was time to settle down in preparation for our first common tests. That was the time when we chose our first two chairpersons- Yunyi and Morgan. They have been wonderful leaders who have fulfilled their duties whole-heartedly. I admit that I tend to be a spoilsport sometimes because I don’t really like people disturbing me out of the blue when I’m very busy and engrossed in my work. It really irritates me a lot but then I’m very sorry and I’ll try means not to get so agitated. These two chairpersons have really put in a lot of effort bringing our class together. It wasn’t easy to deal with a class of 31 people with totally different personalities. They have done a great job. In the middle of the year, we started getting into cliques-small groups of our own. War broke out within the girls and several people were ostracized as well as ‘hated’. This made us very confused and it made me very angry. All the rumours that I heard make me doubt the ones close to me. Sometimes it really makes my blood boil because we girls do not cooperate as well as the boys in terms of friendship. Mr Ho then spent some quality time explaining and getting us onto the right path. Most of our problems were solved thanks to him. I’m not trying to be the teachers’ pets or whatsoever but I honestly think that no other teachers are as concerned of our wellbeing. Mrs Kan and Mr Ho have been trying to help us to adapt to our secondary school life and I don’t know of other teachers that even bother to do so. It really makes me very glad to have such caring teachers whom you can actually share troubles with. Due the constant fight between the girls, it made me very confused and I began to lose trust in this class. I felt that we lacked the class spirit and did not deserve a class T-shirt. Until, Mr Ho told us about the true meaning of a class-tee. It means more than a mere t-shirt, it is recognition and it represents the class-spirit. If no one trusts this class, the class-tee will merely be a t-shirt with no true meaning in it. After all, there’s only one 1B and I want to spend some time with 1B. I want our class to be united and I don’t want to end up regretting like many of the seniors. He’s right, it’s just once. This regained my trust in this class. It makes me sad thinking that very soon, we don’t have the chance to sit in the same classroom and stay the way we are. Things will change no matter what. The world goes on and I want to make the fullest out of this. Thinking that we have to leave Rv five years later makes me feel depressed as well. That is why we should really think about it, about what we really wish for. I really want to remember this class. I don’t wish to regret about being in this class. In whatever you do, there should not be regrets. I want a class-tee and I’m confident that we will find the true meaning in it next year. Life with 1B has made me very cheerful and I’ll never regret coming to Rv. At least, we have friends. We have companions and most importantly, we have the RV family. This year was an enjoyable one and I think it’ll be even better next year! 1B, lets work hard together. We will get our class-tee and I hope so.
亲爱的1B，这一年来我真的很开心。我们经历过的每一件事，伤心的，开心的，我都会记得。在立化，我尝试过了很多未尝试过的事。这一年来，对我来说，很特别。我终于觉得立化生活没和我想象中的那么有压力。这一年，谢谢你们的照顾和包容。请你们多多指教！我会非常期待明年再一次见到你们！
This is a little irrelevant but it’s related to Rv, so I guess I should include it as well. I wrote this after the sports day held in school. This simple occasion made me feel that Rv was filled with joy and laughter. We were not just an ordinary school, we were a family. A family that is supportive of one another. We were constantly cheering for our friends and team. I ran the 400x4 intra-athletics relay. I felt a lot better because everyone was cheering. We screamed and screamed to let them know that although it’s difficult, they can do it. It was one of the best sports day even though, I didn’t win any medals. It was hundred, thousand or perhaps a million times better than the one I had in my primary school. I’ll never regret coming to rv for the rest of my life. :D
Wanxin
At the beginning of the year, when I first saw my classmates for the very first time, my impression was that they were very enthusiastic people. For the planned activities, they would participate really actively and during the orientation camp, we had a really great time. For Term 1, I did not really know everyone well so I was kind of friends with everyone. I did not particularly stick to anyone, nor did I hate anyone. After all, I had only known them for about a month or so. However, during Term 2, there were some changes to my thoughts about the class. Probably due to the fact that everyone was slightly familiarized to each other, our ‘true colours’ began to show. Everyone started to see each other for who they really were and it was then when the troubles came. Cliques started to form and there were some people who were being ostracized. There were several disputes that occurred during Term 3. Cliques would break up and those in that particular clique would join another clique. Secrets would be spilled and these would result in disputes. There was one period of time when I really did not like this class as there were too many constant changes. Things took a slight turn when it came to Term 4. There were fewer disputes and our class started to bond (slightly). My impression of the class also improved slightly and I was beginning to treasure the time spent together with the class. This one year, I made many valuable friends who went through thick and thin with me. I met many interesting and unusual people that I probably would not forget for the rest of my life. I began to realize that every class has its own problems but if effort is put in to solve them, the time spent with our class may turn out to be the most valuable moments in our lives. Although there were many changes this year, I certainly look forward to see what changes would happen next year. Life in 1B may improve, or it may just turn out to be worse, we just have to wait and see.
Amanda Ng Chu Ting
After being in 1B for so long, I feel that although the class spirit has been improved, but it can still be further improved. I feel that this class although is not very enthusiastic about class outings and many other class events and normally hang out only with their friends. They can always start with their friends first. There is another year for them to start bonding with each other. Although there are always exception, but what matters the most is that we have fun throughout the year and made new friends as well as learn to accept others for their differences. Although some people may be ostracized by others, but wad truly matters is whether they have fun and whether they made any friends. Some people may never be accepted by a particular person. But that probably means that there is something that the person has done to deserve that kind of treatment, so that person should reflect upon his wrong doings and do what is right. I wish that next year when we have gone to 2B, we will come back as a better person, so that we can accept each other and become a true class.
Loo zi hao
Hi, I'm Timothy.
1B. 1B- Class-spirit, Cheery, Clean and Co-operative. I like this place and the people for who they are and what they do. Nancy Reagan said that "Homes really are no more than the people who live in them." I thought it also applied to classes. 1B is like that. We are free to voice our unhappiness with anyone or anything. This keeps everyone aware, united and happy. Apart from occasional disagreements, everyone is so friendly to one another. I hope 2B is like that. (-(0o)~)
Timothy Ho
This has been a rather enjoyable year for me. Being a member of river valley high school as a secondary one student is a very good experience for me and especially being in the class 1B. From the beginning of the year till the end of the year, I had a great time with my friends and classmates of 1B. The time we shared together with one another always brings back good memories and joy. Although sometimes between classmates we have some small arguments or quarrels, but after a short while everything will be back to normal and the class will be all together again. 1B is just like a magnificent place for us to learn and befriend others, which makes us proud to be in this class. When doing group project works, we often provide help to one another with the best our ability and give one another the support that is needed, showing how united we can be. Besides that, I have also enjoyed myself playing with my classmates of 1B, no matter is it online computer games or games we played during physical education. It is something that I will always look forward to. Everyday during lesson, laughter can often be heard from our classroom. Some may think that lessons are boring for all of us; however in our class it is different. Our teacher often cracks jokes to make the class burst into laughter and making the whole class seem to be brighten up, and turned more lively. No matter what lesson is it, we will still be as lively as ever, and also be filled with energy. To me, I am really proud and happy to be able to spend my secondary 1 life in 1B and I am glad that I am in this class. My life in 1B is definitely a very happy and enjoyable process.
Sebastian
It has been a memorable year in 1B, with a new school life in RV and new friends. At the beginning of the year, everyone were strangers, but after some time, we all managed to make new friends and get to know our new classmates. Although we are not very united as a class, there have still been times when our class unity can be seen. For instance, during IU day, we worked as a class to decorate the classroom and clinched first prize. Like what Mr Ho said, I believe that we are getting more bonded as a class and will continue to do so. Everyone has had their fun times with their own little cliques, but there must also have been some good times spent with the class. I am looking forward to the day when the whole class agrees to have a class tee and I can finally have my own class tee. Actually, I am quite neutral about it, but I don’t mind having a class tee, which I can keep to remember 1B’08. I appreciate the efforts of our class welfare leaders in trying to bond the class. I have enjoyed this year spent with my clique, as well as the year spent with the class. I look forward to a second year with the class next year, as year 2s. Ng Ren Zhi
My year spent in 1B can only be described with one word: WONDERFUL! I believe I’d definitely not experience as much joy and have so much fun if the year was spent in some other classes. I’ve learnt so many things in 1B, and that is definitely not only within the boundaries of the classroom, but also everywhere else where 1B has gone through thick and thin together! I’d gone through sad moments, angry moments, and of course not forgetting the happy times spent with all my dear classmates! I believe these happy memories would be etched in my heart forever…
Not only have I improved academically under the teaching and guidance of the teachers, I feel that 1B has indeed also taught me many moral values! For example, there was once when I had a quarrel with one of my good friends but we soon patched up. This simple incident allowed me to treasure friendship even more and understand how my actions can actually affect others, or even affect myself. As a result, all these little experiences actually summed up to influence me a lot.
What cannot be left out in a journal entry like this are my friends! I’d like to take this opportunity to thank every single member of the 1B family. :) Every single one of you has brought me joy and happiness throughout my whole year in 1B. Of course, there are people who are closer to me, and I would like to thank them for always being there for me when I needed them, providing me support and advice all the time… Some of them include Jie Min, Amanda, Angela, An Yi, Wan Xin, Morgan, Sebas, Shi Kai, Zi Hao (except for his burping), Yong Sheng, etc. Thank you! :) Meeting all of you is indeed one of the best assets I have in life. Perhaps you guys may not know, but you little bees are what make up 1B and make me look forward to school everyday (other than the teachers, homework and lessons!)!
Well, and also not forgetting the wonderful teachers that have taught us in 1B, especially Mr Ho and Mrs Kan! Both of you have been really great teachers, always there to guide and impart your knowledge to us and to care for us… Somehow, no words can express how I feel towards both of you, but I could only say you are the real motivators to me. I’ll definitely study hard to repay both of you and to make sure I bring you pride! :)
Certainly, this year has been an enriching, fun, lovely and happy one! I really love all of you, 1B! Do continue to study and play hard, and aim to achieve our goals! I believe we can make it, gogogo! :)
I LOVE 1B! ALL OF YOU ARE REALLY GREAT, AND I LOOK FORWARD TO GOING THROUGH ANOTHER YEAR WITH YOU! :D
With lots of love, Joey Chua, your lovely Lang. Arts rep. :)
1B provided me with many memories, both good and bad, which I will cherish for the rest of my life. 1B means a lot to me although it is just a year spent together. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the teachers for giving us a good education as well as their encouragement, concern for us, guidance and even scoldings, all from which all of us benefitted a lot. In conclusion, I would like to say that I am truly indebted to 1B for many priceless lessons and treasured moments which I have experienced. Thank you 1B! I love 1B! <3<3<3
TOHYUNHUI
Art Rep’s words for her beloved 1B!
First of all, if you guys do not know who I am, its Regine here, okay? Hahas, yes I’m that slacker ‘subject rep’. That was because the aesthetics teachers never give me stuff to do. Hence, the slacking. But, I do try to help the class in any way that I can. I am writing this in the hope that our class 1B will be more united for next year, and that we can finally get that class tee. Please remember that I’m not here to criticize us, but I only wish that we could be more bonded, girls and guys alike. So this is what I have to say. I think most of us in 1B would agree with me that there are many unsettled business among us. This means that we might still bear grudges or have feuds with some people in the class. However, I have thought through this problem many times, and I can say that the easiest way for us to become really united is for all of us to have a forgiving heart and be slow to anger. Take a simple scenario for example. I hope this does not make anyone angry okay? This is ONLY an example. Therena is one of the more ‘outcast’ people in the class. This is because she has more difficulty controlling her emotions, causing the daily fights and quarrels between her and the other 1Bees. She might have offended you guys a lot through this year, but I can see a small change in her attitude. Although I may not know her as well as you guys, but I sense that she feels left out and lonely when nobody talks to her. I know most of us have given her chances to change and we have been disappointed when she doesn’t repent that much. Life is unfair, nothing is fair, and thus all of us will be different. Some of us will make more mistakes than others; most of us would learn and move on, but the minority will be stuck in that cycle of making mistakes and still not turning over a new leaf. However, I believe with more encouragement and help, these minorities will be able to change for the better. I remember the earlier parts of the year, when I thought you guys did not really like me. I used to be an ‘outcast’ like Therena then. But look, now I have become friends with my classmates. Things have changed. That is why I strongly feel that Therena will, one day, become part of us too. We should not give up hope on her, neither am I saying that we need to sympathize with her fully. Let go of all our grudges 1B! Let’s look towards the happy future we have ahead of us, and forget our past quarrels. We shall unite as next year’s class, yet not forgotten as the year 08’s 1B of RVHS… Gambatte~
Regine Leo
This year in 1B has been an enjoyable and fruitful one, with all the friends and connections made. I feel really happy to be in 1B because it is not like 1A, 1C, 1D and all the other classes. 1B is a very special and unique class, much better than any other class I have been in during primary school. Of course, a good year in 1B includes Mr. Ho, Mrs Kan and everybody in 1B ‘08. Let’s go back to the beginning of the year, during orientation. I still remember the first person I made friends with was Yun Hui (if my memory did not fail me) and I played the casualty challenge thing with Sin Yi (this one I remember very clearly). Then I remember during the camp night when we were about to sleep, Jie Min was the one beside me and when she saw me sleeping when everybody was still awake, she said to Joey, ”Wah，旁边这个人睡到很爽.” Ha Ha!!! Guess what I did? I woke up... (If not I couldn’t possibly have heard her say it...) The year flew away so quickly I did not realise it. We have had the E&C week which was really fun. I also recall the ‘bring your own food day’ or ‘eat with your class day’ (I can’t remember which it is) where everybody brought bananas but didn’t eat them and we ended up having to force others to eat when they lost a game. Haha... Oooh the Sentosa trip sure was fun!!! So glad only 3 people didn’t come (Well, they missed out on the fun!). We spent the whole day playing in the shallow sea waters, cycling, snacking (although I didn’t really snack much) and playing volleyball (with Shi Kai destroying and disfiguring my volleyball, then everybody started doing that too). Okay I have some really good friends like Sin Yi, Ying2, Ren Zhi etc. (should I count Yi Heng? Hahahahahahahaha) Now I shall tell everyone one about me!!! What is my favourite subject? I don’t have any. (Since P5) What is my favourite food? Oh I love anything that is delicious. What is my favourite hobby? (Not watching telly mind you!!!) It’s sleeping. What is my favourite game? It is any game that I deem as fun. Which book am I reading now? (Not Twilight...=.=) Checkmate by Malorie Blackman. What is my e-mail? piggy_cmk@hotmail.com (I know it sounds so not like me!) I have come to the end!!! *All smiles* I will miss 1B :):):) but I’m sure 2B ‘09 will be as good as 1B ’08.
Minkuan
The year in 1B has been great. I can still remember the orientation camp during the first few weeks of school, where everyone was not familiar with each other. We were introduced to our form teachers, Mr Ho and Mrs Kan. Mr Ho looked like a nice person at first sight, and he was a very good teacher. Mrs Kan was a patient and caring teacher, and she was well liked by us. During the orientation camp, we got to know each other better. It was unlucky that it rained during the campfire, so we had an indoor one. During supper time, everyone was chatting happily, it was such a big change from the first day of school, where everyone kept to themselves. The first term passed by quickly, one of the memorable events was the IU day project, where we decorated our classroom with the theme of Ancient Greece. After the first term, cliques started to form, and the class spirit was very bad. During the class outing, only 6 people went, and most of the people that went were forced to go. However, after the end of year exams, there was another class outing. This one was very nicely planned, and most of the class attended it. The year in 1B has passed in a blink of an eye. We have learnt many things in this one year, and it was a memorable experience for me.
Yeeyang
I remembered so many things. How the first day of school where we began our orientation, good old class contact times, heart-to-heart talk, but never forgetting those mugging periods we will have. I don’t remember 1B for getting into any troubles with any teachers, since we’ve been (almost) an excellent class in every teachers’ eyes. 1B’s heritage day where we owned champion on IU day, the Formation Competition in combination with Class B.A.D, and last but not least we’re the only class that got the highest cleanliness grade in history. All the tedious and tough planning for activities but still ended up with success. That’s when I feel all hard work had been truly paid off, and had never regretted. Of course not forgetting our second class outing at Sentosa where I knew everyone had so much fun. Although the first one was pretty a flop as only six people managed to turn up. Nevertheless, 1B always knows when to study and when to have fun.
But of course I won’t try masking up all that had happened in 1B that caused relations to sour. I wouldn’t try to hide it, or to fake it. I guess probably every class will experience a fair share of conflicts, just it depends if anybody’s going to acknowledge it. I just wishfully hope that everything will end in a better note, that I will remember 1B being in laughter and fun instead of all these unhappiness and troubles.
Despite all, we are still forever so fun-loving. Though things happen, but I wouldn’t question the fact that this class had been fun to be with. But what could I say? I could never forget this class. My lovely bees, hoping it’ll be a better year for us next year.
Yunyi
This year passed very quickly but there was many events that must be noted down. The IU day is the first one that must be noted. I can still remember the feelings of happiness during and after IU day. The event can also show how we can work so well together even though we still haven't know each other that well yet. The second one would be national day. Although there were many problems occuring throughout the training but on the actual day, everyone worked together without quarrels or disputes. It was fast but very beneficial for all of us. There are still many events that i don't know how to put down into words.
It has been one year already, there was new and old friends. Old friends changed maybe not a lot but even a little was noticeable. There is still a lot to know about old and new friends. Our bonds are many and close but not long, it only covers a few people. The bonds are always changing, being pulled and pushed by all of us as we get along with each other. Sometimes the bonds reach out to others but other times, kept closed. Sometimes we tried to understand but other times we just ignored.
There is still one more year so we have one more chance but the deadline for this chance will come fast and unexpected. We might still stay the same way without noticing. However, if we treasured this chance, I am sure that the bond will be just one that covers all of us.
Zhenyun
最后，但不是最少的小小结尾。 嗡嗡嗡，小蜜蜂。 从一开始，就有三十一只小蜜蜂，飞进了这一班。 当然，从不同的地方飞来相聚，自然就有不同的个性和习惯。 刚开始，大家都对这个温暖的窝抱着很大的期望。 希望这个窝就是一个开开心心，没有烦恼的天堂。 但是事情怎么会这么简单。 大家开始的欢乐时光，渐渐黯淡。 “怎么你这么麻烦？” “怎么你什么都要管？” “怎么你只会袖手旁观？” 一切一切的争吵，开始在大家的耳边嗡嗡作响。 开始时，有人愿意开口解决困难， 有人伸出援手打圆场， 有人选择靠边站， 也有人一声不响。 大声抗议，不代表你有道理。 小声埋怨，不一定就是正义。 一声不吭，不可能解决问题。 其实有谁愿意做那只坏蜜蜂。 大家是不是忘了，大家只想要一个温暖、开心的蜂窝。 目标不是都一样吗？ 怎么会迷了路，渐渐想往外飞，最好飞到听不到嗡嗡作响的烦恼。 其实世界哪里都一样，永远有人和你不一样。 温暖的窝，并不是要大家变得一模一样。 开心的窝，只有接受大家的不一样， 尊重彼此的不一样。 只有这样，我们才终于拥有那件属于大家的衬衫。 在这个圣诞，我有一个小小愿望。 今年，大家都得不到的衬衫， 希望明年大家想一想。 相信，总有一天，当大家再次低下头的时候， 我看到的，是三十一只带着一个同样愿望的手高扬。 只有那一天，这个蜂窝，才会变得开心，终于温暖。 最后，明年如果还有一封给2B的信， 我希望，听到的是三十一只蜜蜂的嗡嗡作响，只有大家的声音，让彼此听到，这首属于班上的歌，才能完美地唱完。
何老大上
REALLY MISS YOU GUYS LUH
and BEFORE I FORGET
HAPPY BIRTHDAY NGYONG!!!
yiheng
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Hello everyone, we will be organising another class outing this June Holiday and for the outing to be a success, please vote at the polls and surveys below honestly. Do not think about sudden events that will crop up last minute, and if you are certain you will not attend, please leave a tag or inform any of the three: Yunyi, Therena, Sharon