(Term 4 Week 5, 6/10 - 10/10)

It's already week 5. Time really flies by fast.

Week 5 was indeed a frustrating week. Well, at least for me. The almighty has fallen under the spell known as 'sore throat' (Arghhh! I hate it). Why was it frustrating for me? I am physically well... I can write on the whiteboard, I can distribute the worksheets, I can mark your work ... ... I CAN DO PRACTICALLY EVERYTHING ... except to TALK. The voice is one of the most, if not the best, 'lethal weapon' of a teacher. The teacher's voice enables you to understand what is taught, the kind of instructions to follow, and most of the time, also serves to scold, nag and advise you. Unfortunately, I lost it and had to rest it for two days.

Nevertheless, it was a blessing in disguise. During my absence, all those teachers that went in to relieve the lessons, they were impressed by your behaviour. Some of your names were even mentioned. I really feel proud of you - proud of 5RS. Of course, some of you still need to be reminded on how you should behave. On a whole, I just feel that most of you have understood the true meaning of mastering great values, be a good person. Please have these values with you FOREVER - and pass them on.

Well, so much so for those emotional naggings. Haha. Alright. EL and MT Paper 1 and LC are down. Main papers for EL/MT/MA/SCI are coming fast and furious. Continue with your revision and feel free to see me if you are unclear of any concept or question.

Revision for the weekend;

1) EL - Read TB Unit 12 'Machines'

2) MA - AB 'Volume' Practice 6, Q5, 6, 8 and 10. (30min)

3) MA - Practice Paper Bklet A and B (50min)

4) SCI - Practice Paper Bklet A (50min)

5) Social Studies - Bring TB 5B, (read Topics 1-4 if you have the time)

6) Journal (optional)

For Science examinations, the following topics from P3 and P4 levels are also tested. I will be revising with you in the coming weeks. Feel free to read up on your own as well.

P3 - Digestive, Skeletal and Muscular Systems

P4 - Respiratory and Circulatory Systems

YOU MUST TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF DURING THIS TIME. When your health is taken care of, you can revise well at the same time. I repeat, if you feel tired after revision, just take a break - watch television shows, chat with your family/friends/pets, have a nap, play some games etc. STUDY and PLAY must come hand-in-hand.

Alright, looking forward to seeing you on Monday. Remember to assemble in the hall from Monday onwards.

Rest well.

Mood: Feeling good again. Though still nursing my voice, I'm feeling much better. :>