Sunday, July 29, 2007
HELLO!!!!!
My first time posting here.....actually wanted to post afew times b4 but too lazy onli....lol.....nvm....so i shall post the b4 pics of the osim triathalon.....dun have the after pics anw.......
GOOD JOB GUYS......
=)
A team pic.....
Armita's stupid pink cap......
And also his ugly socks....
Though he has a nice bike...
Josiah's big big helmet....
Almost there (late) ......
With Josiah warming up....End of 1st part......
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itsjustus-
6:30 PM
Thursday, July 26, 2007
EH TAKE A LOOK AT MY CAT!
don't you think it looks so much nicer than kaili's? (:
oh and i have around 13 cats at home i think.
ok yeah, i just counted, i only have 13.
BUT faizah if you really want i can let you adopt one of mine.
just make sure you take good care of it okay?
if you want to take a look at it first can come ask me, i show you pictures.
DON'T YOU THINK MY CAT OF MY CATS IS NICER THAN KAILI'S!
proud owner of 13 cats and more,
wyemin
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itsjustus-
8:02 PM
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Time: 6-7pm
Venue: ODAC Room
Attendance: 26/26
Meeting Agenda:
1 Invest Post Mortem
2 Reunion
1 Invest Post Mortem
Emcees
- The tone for invest should be more formal
- Behaviour should be more dignified; GOH should be mentioned and welcomed with respect
- Farewell; tone should be one that is appreciative and with gratitude
(bear in mind of protocol for future ceremonies)
- we must take note of our language
- communication between us
- there should have been a proper opening + closing for the ceremony
- we should have rehearsed and gone through the sequence before hand
- investing should be done by order to ensure neatness ie. proper seating arrangement
- invest ceremony as slightly chaotic
- please do take note of your attire in the future; tucked in shirts, skirts proper lengths, collar should be buttoned, gils should wear stockings
Overall the teachers liked the videos and really liked the quotes added in. They also felt that "Deal or No Deal" was an interesting and novel idea. They really quite enjoyed it (:
Farewell could have had more interaction between us and the seniors.
Eg. we serve them their food; sit together
We should also have had more "closure" - learn to capture moments
In general,
- we should prioritise
- If we can do it, get it done. If not. then don't force it.
- Never give up halfway through!
- must hace a clear vision, look ahead
- be decisive! make decisions.
All in all, invest + reunion was a job well done. So a round of applause for the 24ths! :D
Da jia xin ku le ((:
2 Reunion
Theme: Ohana
(hawaiian)
Dinner venue: Hall
Communications - DA,WP,ZL,PY
- call people
- confirm attendance
- invitations
Events
Afternoon - JS, SU, KL, DL, AS
- sports + games
- floorball, captain's ball and rockwall/absailing
- teams will be formed
- wet games maybe?
- prizes
Night - FA, CH, AK, JL, WM, RS
- performances during dinner
- games; wheel of fortune?
- decorations
Pioneering - ZL, JO
- build structure
- you guys will probably have to stay back next thurs to help build the structure
Logistics - RS, WM
- source for equipment
- look through all the proposals and come up with a logistics list
Admin - SI, HY, FS, LS, JO, JQ, IS
- registration + updating of contact lists (on actual day)
- phototaking + printing
- souvenir
- video
- collect money during registration
Do remember to do up your proposals and submit to Ben Foo By Friday 7.20am! Thank you (:
Labels: Minutes of Meeting
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itsjustus-
11:56 PM
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
hey kaili here again.
this weekend and next are the last days we're gonig to be selling the leaves.
newpaper is going to come down the next week.
we desperately really really need volunteers
i am in charge of bedok central this week and another place the next week.
the time slot is from 930-230 or 230-730
if u guys are free or if u know anyone interested in doing CIP please refer them to me.
be it busking singing or selling anything, please contact me.
anmy bit of help will greatly be appreciated.
i really hope u guys can make it.
thanks a lot.
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itsjustus-
10:11 PM
Sunday, July 22, 2007
SCARY PHOTOS 1
WARNING:
NC16 [GORE]
Viewer's discretion is advised. Read the following post at your own risk. The following images may be disturbing and those of the faint hearted may choose to skip this post. Any cases of hyper-ventilation as a result of shock shall solely be the responsibility of the viwers. Those brave enough, please proceed.
i present to you:
-please refrain from screaming at the sound of its name-
THE KITTEN
-gasp-
-shivers-
-screams-
ok. brace yourself for this. its gonna be as scary as sadako coming out of the tv.or even scarier.
take a deep breath.
ok. here it comes.
ok. now the worst is over. here's somethings less scary, but frightening enough to make you cover ur eyes..
THE air chiefs. dao.
they are starting at you with their deadly farewell gifts.
you're on their target.
be prepared to say BYE-BYE to the world.
THE calvin. Emo. wonder what he's thinking. mayb of some murderous plot that may endanger the whole of man-kind.
-shrieks-
THE four shockingly beautiful and oh-so-stunning girls. attempting to do an oh so perfect jump shoot. oh! it is so real that its scary. you can open your eyes now.
just
gorgeous.
Credits
Subjects thqat do not belong to the species of homosapiens [read : cat]
- Bum bum [says my mom]
- Pudge [says my bro]
- THE KITTEN [says me]
-a kaili production-
hope you enjoyed that.
Labels: kaili
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itsjustus-
5:07 PM
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Hey guys i received an email from my nj fren..it's a charity race at sentosa on 11th august...not sure if we hav the time to participate but jus for reference...
details as follow:
hey everyone! We are a group of National Junior College students organising a 6 km charity race in aid of MINDS at Sentosa on 11 August (the Saturday of the national day weekend). Mr Teo Ser Luck, Parliamentary Secretary of MCYS, will be the guest of honour. Support the intellectually disabled by donating $5 for a wristband which entitles you free admission into Sentosa. Wear it and board our direct shuttle service from Seah Im bus interchange (opposite Harbourfront MRT). You can get 4 CIP hours by participating in our race. It does not matter if you run or walk, as long as you complete the route. There are prizes to be won! Sporty guys and girls, atheletes and runners, here's your chance to win something and support the intellectually disabled too! Check out the poster below for more details or visit www.freewebs.com/rcubee. At this website, you may find out where to purchase the wristbands. This is also an opportunity for a class, CCA or family outing! However, if you are not able to turn up for the event, you can still support our cause by buying the cool wristbands at $5 each. Remember every dollar goes to MINDS. Thank you ! The R-CUBE teamAretha Lin (97490011)Lee HuizhenJustin Har Koh Zhili P.S. If you know any one of us, feel free to approach us to reserve wristbands as stocks are limited !
Labels: Chia Weei
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itsjustus-
11:31 PM
HELLO
NEWLY
INVESTED
INSTRUCTORS
OF THE
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES CLUB
24TH BATCH.
life shall continue to be good (:
denise<3
oh yes sorry if i was damn tired today,i was tired from doing certain stuff that i cannot post here cos of certain reasons ahemm x) but hope you guys had loads of fun yes yes yes?
and if youre interested in group physics tuition at caravan orchard sunday 11-1pm $288 for 8 lessons tell me kay kay kay? ALRIGHT AHHHH.
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itsjustus-
10:47 PM
hey fellas,
this is my first post as your official chairperson and as an official ODAC instructor.
investiture and farewell went well today! teachers were filled with praises and most seniors forgot about our glitches when they saw our gifts. good job everyone! our first task well done, but that only means subsequent projects will be met with higher expectations. its ok, lets jus do what we do best and do it for the love of ODAC, im sure we will exceed any expectation. as we proudly don our gold badge in pride, let's not forget that this is just the beginning
from the speeches that ms low, teachers, dennis and myself made today, i've gathered a few points, that:
- ODAC is a learning journey and life-changing experience
- the biggest achievement is actually to conquer the mountain within us, how high it is, it is purely up to ourselves
- ODAC is not jus about the traumatising pain, but also the Perseverance, Adventure, Intraspect and New friends it brings
- Reflection is important as the easiest peak to conquer in the world are physical, and just ascending a mountain does not naturally mean we will be mentally prepared
- ODAC 24th batch is seeking to be innovative, ie to seek new ways and possibilities to do things without the expense of our vibrancy, all in all to make us more vibrant, efficient and effective as a CCA (e.g. Sikkim trip)
- ODAC 24th batch is also seeking to be integrative, ie to even out differences, maximise interpersonal relationships so as to create a sense of mutual trust and interdependence, all in all to make this human CCA closer to the heart (e.g. mirror sessions)
moving on from here,
23/7 - OT meeting, spring cleaning
24/7 - deadline for proposal submission to Ms Ng
25/7 - college day rehearsal (3pm) , reunion meeting and mirror session for conducting of activities (tentative)
26/7 -
27/7 - physical training, reunion updates
28/7 - college day, OSIM triathlon (SU, JS, JL)
29/7 - optional kayaking expedition?
30/7 - intensive reunion preparation
31/7 - intensive reunion preparation
1/7 - pt, intensive reunion preparation
2/7 - intensive reunion preparation
3/7 - pt, intensive reunion preparation
4/7 - reunion
this is subjected to changes, especially the 2nd week
reunion
in charge: chiaweei, jaclyn, benedict, syazana
communications: yongsheng, zhanliang, darryl, wanping
events: jason, arkar, sufiyan, faizah
administration: huiyi, siewhwee, fanny, jolene
the rest of the people, now that invest and farewell is over, and everyone is involved in OT, please transfer over to the 3 departments ASAP. indicate your interest to CH and be informed about the happenings and initiate help ok?
planning of reunion will start FULL FLEDGE NOW!! pls be committed as we have to show all the past batches the quality of our batch
room orders
get lock combination from alex or siewhwee
cubes will be distributed on monday
follow duty roster strictly, but monday will be spring cleaning
if shoes are to be kept in the room, they are to be placed in shoe bags
relay system
1st Jason to Jia Qian (5min50s)
2nd Rachel to Jaclyn (6min)
3rd Darryl to Siewhwee (10min)
relay system remains the same
all those who request for relays, please send to both calvin and shihan to save us the trouble
please be quick in sending relays and inform calvin or shihan when u are unable to read or sms
last person of each relay MUST send back to calvin or shihan for confirmation
reversed relay: e.g. Jia Qian to Jason. will be done during emergency times when we feel relay is being sent to slowly. person who receives both relay and reversed relay pls send to calvin or shihan for confirmation
CO2H
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C*HCH3
|
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note: a chiral carbon bonds to 4 different groups and displays optical isomerism
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itsjustus-
9:59 PM
THE DAY AFTER 20.07.2007!
:D
aww, everybody's all grown up.
sobsxXxsobsxXx!
<3fa
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itsjustus-
12:10 AM
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
hello lovelies.
the password's changed.
blog more.
the thing that matters: HEART.
the passion, the love, the care.
shh.
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itsjustus-
10:41 PM
Time: 5.20- 7.30pm
Venue: ODAC Room
Attendance: 26/26
Meeting Agenda:
1 Consent form
2 Forum
3 OT committees
4 Dialogue
5 Particulars
6 Google Document
7 Local pre-trip project
8 Name of Project
1 Consent form
- do remember to sign your consent forms
- if your parents still have any enquiries, they can check out the Youth Expedition Project website http://www.yep.sg/
2 Forum
- Editorial committee for OT can begin building threads for the forum
- 1st thread: Name of project
- 2nd thread: Gear; reference to other websites?
sidetrack: Logistics people may want to consider what we have to purchase in bulk. Source for cheaper purchases. Contact Ms Teo as she may have contacts.
3 OT Committees
- each OT committee is to do a proposal which includes your group's ideas for pre-trip, during trip and post-trip activities.
- Include the names of your group members in the proposal.
- Proposal to be handed in by next Monday
Education
(I/C: FA)
Members: FS, AK, CH, AS, SY, WM, JO, DL, BF, JL
Herbal Garden
(I/C: IS)
Members: JQ, LS, SU, PY, WP, SI, RS, KL, JS, CW, HY
Logistics
(I/Cs: WM, RS)
Members: FA, JS, JL, AK, SU, CW
Editorial
(I/C: PY)
Members: WP, CH, HY, BF, IS, SI, ZL, JC, DL
Fundraising
(I/C: KL)
Members: LS, JQ, AS, SY, FS, JO, DA
4 Dialogue
- tentative date will be set
5 Particulars
- go fill in your particulars after Ms Ng sends the document
- will be sent by Friday
6 Google Document
- document containing our itinery, learning/service objectives etc will be posted up by Ms Ng by Friday
7 Local pre-trip project
- we will have to complete a pre-trip community project related to our project in Sikkim ie. promote conservation/eco-tourism
- perhaps we can work with NParks?
8 Name of Project
- Project E-squared?
- anymore ideas??
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itsjustus-
12:14 AM
Monday, July 16, 2007
Minutes for OT2 Meeting 16/07/2007
Learning Objectives
1. learn about the culture,tradition,livelihood of the people
2. learn about the importance of conservation and how we can do our part
- understand their situation
- understand the impact of environmental problems
- how we conserve must be transferabble and sustainable
How do we measure success?
1. through the sustainability of the project (eg. whether the herbal garden will last, whether our education will be passed on?)
2. inspiring another group of people to go for the trip and share our experiences with peers when we return (eg. have a presentation on the trip for the school)
3. by having a form of kinship with the people there by end of the trip
Service Objectives
1. Set up a herbal garden
2. Educate the children on the importance of conservation
3. Tree planting
4. Orchid rescue
Suggestions for project name
- Project E^2 ( Environment X Eco-tourism )
- Project E=mc^2 ( Environment = Me X Care X Concern )
if u got any more ideas for the name, feel free to tell me! xD
Administrative Stuff
- the database website will be set up by Friday. Fill in your particulars there when its done. Includes your last CIP project. ( so u might want to start thinking now! )
- our service and learning objectives, together with our particulars will be submitted to National Youth Council (NYC)
- complete and return OT consent forms to me by Friday 20/7
- show the OT2 letter to parents
- editorial head(PY) to set up a forum online. have threads for discussion of project name and for parents to post questions regarding OT2.
- logistics heads to compile winterwear buying list,discuss whether to buy in bulk, contact Miss Teo for contacts and information.
- Various heads to submit names of group members, programs, pre-post activities by Monday 23/7 to Ms Ng. Please keep in mind our Service and Learning Objectives while doing so.
- orchid rescue group will join education group
- herbal garden group will join tree planting.
- parent's email to be given to YongSheng and Ms Ng via online database.
- we need to plan a pre-trip project. ( collaborate with organisations such as N-parks or other conservation groups. )
- log on to NYC or WEP webby to view past projects.
sorry for the overlap on some stuffs between the 2 minutes posts. I'll work smth out with JQ to come up with a structure that best satisfies your viewing desires. =P.
remember to do things from the HEART. so that we'll be able to do something meaningful for the community,beneficial to our lives and perhaps even change some misconceptions that people have about odac overseas trips.
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itsjustus-
10:12 PM
Sunday, July 15, 2007
JOIN INTERHOUSE SHOOT PLEASEE!!
& you can experience what faizah does when she's MIA during ODAC
:D
cool?
i think so too!
PEGASUS PEOPLE, JOIN K!
THERE'S LIKE 983507204 OF YOU IN ODAC SO YEAH!
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itsjustus-
11:39 PM
when i told my dad the meeting was gonna be in geylang,
he gave me the weirdest stare ever.
tsktsk.what he thinking.
but fun what red light district nobody wanted to go explore with me )):
the meeting was kinda cool, the nature stuff and we discovered damn lot of ex-victorians!
oh ya, arkar would make a very good story-teller,just ask denise/wyemin/syazana.hahah.
anyway, yes jiaqian has alrdy helpfully updated on the meeting for us.
can start thinking about which group you wanna be in.
and ot's gonna be great (:
love, seeeee(:
(ah.nobody calls me that anymore,and no im not complaining :D )
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itsjustus-
4:29 PM
Hello! Here are the details of the Sikkim briefing.
Projects
1. Herbal Garden
Basically, they already have a herbal garden set up.
- we will be assigned things to do (eg. planting, make nursery beds etc) and all the equpiment and stuff needed will be provided by KCC.
- we will be brought on a herbal trail. (this part is learning for us)
- we'll learn about the various herbs (medicinal properties/growth/preparation) from the people there who grow and harvest the herbs.
2. Tree planting
- it is not the correct season, so we won't be able to directly plant the trees
- trees will be planted by potting or by putting them in plastic bags
3. Conservation education
- the kids we will be interacting range from 9-12 years old
- one idea is to hold an sharing and exchange session where we talk about out experiences in conservation efforts and they tell us theirs
- we intend to combine the education part with the tree and herb plating part ie. the kids will join us in doing the planting.
- however, it may bee close to their exam period so we are only given 2-3 days for interaction with the kids.
4. Post trip activities
- we will have to make a brochure for KCC to use to promote the herbal garden which is a new eco-tourism attraction.
- Fundraising: we take pretty pictures of sikkim and sell them as photographs/postcards.
The orchid rescue portion is currently put on hold because the man from KCC says herbal garden and tree plating will be more than enough for us to handle.
We will need to think about WHY we are doing this.
- learning objectives (eg. intellectual, social, physical)
- service objectives (eg. sustainability, continuity)
Also, think of a good name for the project ya (:
Ms Ng says that before we go for OT, we should carry out something similar to what we want to do in Sikkim. (eg. contact NParks)
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itsjustus-
12:49 AM
Saturday, July 14, 2007
hello (:
haha say hello your previous and present ot chief.
im supposed to be super shagged now cos i havent had my sleep aft house sleepover and sikkim presentation,but im not tired now and i just felt like adding a post here.
no tone of crying yes? (: haha.
hmmss i know that soon shihan jiaqian or rachel might be updating on the sikkim briefing today,so i shall let them give you the detailed details instead of giving you my not so detailed details (: yup.
ohoh.i just wanted to add that if it seemed as if i was very affected in the midst of my speech cos of my tone,im actually not.just that i wasnt used to telling my feelings to so many ppl at once.haha.so if i scared you all a tinyyyyy bit sorry ya (: i'm still the denise from outerspace.aaahah.
but anywayyy.i shall repeat this again,in case it wasnt brought across cos of my shaky voice.its gonna sounds un-understandable again,but just read it again and again and maybe youll get what i mean hehe.
k.i know of some issues going on that will be sorted out soon enough (i hope)..but hopefully you guys know that although there are limited number of exco positions,that doesnt limit the amount i,and all of the rest of us,can contribute to odac (: so cheer up all you ppl out theree (or maybe just some).we joined odac for a common great experience,and not for the post yea?
and ya,it may seem as if the posts are restricting us in doing the things we do, plan and those we wanna do cos of the system we have.but ultimately it is a way of organising things better rights?we cant direct the reason to solely efficiency,but also cos we have to admit that things cant progress smoothly without someone in charge.
yup.and about the issue on why cant ppl have a post based on their interests and not restrict the number of ppl in each post and all,that is the reason why we have the nominating and voting system in the first place rightttss.nomination as in,self-nomination,which doesnt necessarily mean you think youre the best person for the job,but meaning you have the interest to take up the job.so hope all of us dared to take up a post we were interested in.and if we didnt get it,doesnt matter cos "although the number of positions are limited",that doesnt limit us in loving what we love (:
hmmss.odac is odac,and by joining odac,being outdoors means we need to experience outdoor elements by being in the outdoors in all aspects.including those we dislike.so i guess you dont have to view "limiting the number of people in each post" as the problem, but more of it as "spreading our workload among all of us",cos at the end of it everyone will be involved in everything that is organised.savvy?k i think i need to rephrase that.some ppl may be elected to be in a postion that they dont like, only cause of the reason on the limited number of ppl per post.but being in-charge of something doesnt mean youre gonna be the only one involved in whatever you do.like although you arent doing the thing you like to do,you will ultimately be involved in it since you like it right?ah.savvvvyyyy.but of courseeee everyone has their own opinions.thereforeee arguments arise and tension builds up and all.its fine.to an extent.but to me i just dont understand why cant we be happy goobers and appreciate what we have now.such unsatiated humans.
so.who else is going for chem remedial?
k that was quite anti climax.but im just here to tell you guys that it really isnt worth it to be too worked up over positions and these kind of stuff.it only makes life more complicated.life is short man,love it more than hate it (:
whooo.we shall look forward to ot and plan it well together kays.take care all.
<3 denise
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itsjustus-
8:51 PM
Time: 4.30 – 8.40pm
Venue: T11
Attendance: 24/26
Absentees: Syazana (family matter), Zhan Liang (inter-house soccer)
Meeting Agenda:
1 OT2
2 Elections
1 OT2
- Selection of various I/Cs
Secretary (Alex)
Logistics (Wye Min)
Treasurer (Shi Han)
Fundraising (Kaili)
Editorial committee I/C (Yong Sheng)
– Editorial committee responsible for working out the various requirements for OT2 (eg. Gear) and outsourcing info on these requirements.
– also in-charge of photography
Education committee I/C (Faizah)
- Work with the children; educate them about conservation
What activities can you come up with to interact with the children and at the same time teach them about the importance of conservation?
Herbal Garden committee (Ivie)
- Research; view specialized gardens in Singapore (eg. Ginger garden at Botanic Gardens)
- What are the methods of growing and sustaining growth of the herbs
- Layout/design of garden
- Preparation work done before trip?
Rescue orchids cum tree-planting committee (Siew Hwee)
- Research on plant preservation
- Planting of orchid garden?
- Building of fences plus putting up of signs
- Brainstorms should include ideas for pre-trip, during-trip and post-trip activities.
2 Elections
Chairperson: Calvin
Vice-chairperson: Shi Han
Secretary: Jia Qian
Treasurer: Ivie
QMs: Rachel and Wye Min
Land chiefs: Darryl and Huiyi
Sea chiefs: Sufiyan and Kaili
Air chiefs: Jason and Faizah
Pioneering chiefs: Zhan Liang and Jolene
First-aid I/Cs: Yong Sheng, Fanny, Jaclyn and Chia Weei
OT chiefs : Denise and Josiah
Room I/Cs: Alex and Siew Hwee
Physical training I/Cs: Akar, Alex, Syazana and Wan ping
Welfare I/Cs: Jaclyn, Ben Foo and Chia Weei
Photography I/Cs: Fanny and Ben Foo
Information technology I/Cs: Faizah and Siew Hwee
- Arrangements to be made for a session to discuss the results of the elections.
Labels: Minutes of Meeting
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itsjustus-
1:43 AM
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Nomination Day
Nominees are:
Arkar Kyaw 07S45
Chia Jia Qian 07S36
Han Yen Kwang Calvin 07S34
Leong Ching Wern Denise 07S45
Leong Ming Tzeh Josiah 07S32
Lim Shi Han 07S37
Elections will be held on Friday, 4.45pm
Each nominee is to prepare and make a short speech, and be prepared for questions
Each of us will have 2 votes
OT2 Sikkim, tentatively 9-25 Nov
NEEDS/SITUATION/PROBLEMS:
people are destroying environment unknowingly
lack of education and awareness
target group - children
survive on tourism and hope that it can grow at a sustainable rate (ecotourism)
be sure to voice this out during meeting on sat
POSSIBLE PLANS:
1) Tree planting
2) Orchid Rescue (setting up physical barriers and signs)
what other things can we do besides physical stuff?
3) Education regarding conservation (interaction with locals and teach students how to protect the environment
what kind of activities can we organise?
4) Setting up a herbal garden
BRAINSTORM!
service objectives:
sustainability? e.g. adopt-a-tree projects
what pre/post-trip fund-raising activities can be held? e.g. take photos and make postcards or conservation posters
learning objectives:
be specific
what can u learn from the trip (starting from NOW)?
character development and reflections
setting goals (what u want to achieve)
FUND-RAISING
please brainstorm on ideas (e.g. postcards, sale of T-shirts, etc.)
AIM is to raise $1000/person
COST-BREAKDOWN:
International flight - $500
Domestic flight - $200
Jeep Ride - $100
Hotel 1 night in Calcutta - $50-60
Gear (thermals,jackets,trekking boots,waist pouch etc.) - few $10o
Vaccination $100
Total about $1500 (NYC can subsidise 0% if service learning project)
DIALOGUE WITH PARENTS:
after receiving letter, ask if this is necessary. can present proposals and show photos
MEETING ON FRIDAY:
OT core committee to meet Ms Ng after elections to discuss
MEETING ON SATURDAY:
Those who are free to go down to Nature Society in Geylang area at 4pm, to meet the Kachengzonga Conservation Committee people. Work out a list of questions to ask and clarify
COMMITMENT LEVEL:
all your SATURDAYS are booked. OT core committee shall head the various departments, the rest jus help out
Arranging Chairs
16 July, Monday, Hall
College Day Back Stage Crew
15 people, 18 & 25 July, Wednesdays, PT
Farewell Video Filming
take place next week. we'll just randomly allocate ok?
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itsjustus-
11:58 PM
have a sweet candy-coated rocking day everyone!!
:D
nominations today! lucks people and no tension in odac aye?!
<3faizah
[2nd in a row can. c'mon people, update!(:]
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itsjustus-
10:47 AM
Monday, July 9, 2007
hahaha this is abit lagg but at last, i got it done :D
and rachel one was damn problematic lah cause she think her left side more sexy isit? :P
OKAY BYE LOVELY ODACERS!
<3faizah
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itsjustus-
9:09 PM
Sunday, July 8, 2007
CHMA!
believe it or not my memory card had some error crap and the nice pretty lovely green ppl pictures cannot be viewed ): only the 2 big grp ones and um.arkars.so im sad now dont disturb me.
HAHA.
im so sorry.next time we all wear green again yeah?like, 08/08/08.
all we have now is this:
sad right?
hahahaha okay,more events to come,more pictures shall be taken (: (refrain from using my cam pls abit risky.a bit only.yeah,just a bit.)
loveloves,
denise(:
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itsjustus-
11:01 PM
From: Ng Yen Yen Jaclyn
Sent: Saturday, July 7, 2007, 11:16 PM
To: Mr Seet Kok Wah, Ms Teoh Hui Hoon Evelyn, Mr Chow Siew Foong, Mr Ang Teck Siang Daniel, Mr Goh Chin Wei Chad, Calvin
Subject: KCC
hello, spoke with the kcc guys. these are some things we discussed that students can do there.
1. set up a herbal garden
2. wild orchids rescue - apparently a lot of little children while on the way to school, pluck these wild orchids. we put up fence and signs around the wild orchid plants
3. tree planting
4. education - teach children about conservation, how to care for environment, main herbal garden etc.
that's about it in the discussion for now.
can we set dates tentatively as 9-25rd nov ( 16days exactly). we can plan itinerary for 14days, 2 days for buffer in case transport strike/flight delay etc.
Calvin, can you also check with your batch regarding the dates? if ok, then i'll include trip dates in parents letter. also, can you set a date where parents can come to school and dialogue with us regarding the trip?
tentative itinerary.
9th- fly to calcutta ( overnight in hotel)
10th-fly to bagdogra, 6hours by jeep to yuksom
11th-16th - base work ( tree planting, herbal garden, wild orchids)
17th-21st - start trek on 17th ( planting of signages/ photo taking for classification and ecotourism publication)
22nd - 6 hours by jeep to bagdogra, fly to calcutta, overnight
23rd - fly back to singapore from calcutta
recce dates - 4 days in sept hols ( teachers only, not all of us need go, mayb 3 of us ok)
thats all for now.
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2:22 PM
Saturday, July 7, 2007
Time: 6.45 – 7pm
Venue: Canteen
Attendance: 13/26
Absentees: LS(CIP), KL(Youth for Causes), FS,JO(Floorball), FA(Air Rifle), BF(Gig), SY,IV(Left early), JL,JC(MC), DA,WP(TSD), ZL(VSNPCC)
Meeting Agenda:
1 Photo-taking Day
2 Nomination Day & PT
3 Farewell
4 Reunion (Events)
5 OT2
1 Photo-taking Day
- Monday, 9 July
- Rough time is 3 to 4pm, meet in ODAC room (will confirm again via relay)
- Wear your OLC 2007 Shirt
2 Nomination Day & PT
- Wednesday, 11 July
- All to be present unless reason really valid (if you cannot come, please tell CH asap)
- Who is interested in top positions please get yourself prepared
- After that is PT timed-run, 4.8km for guys, 3.3km for girls
3 Farewell
- Due to the lack of privacy of a public blog, details of this will be posted as draft to prevent
seniors from peeping
4 Reunion (Events)
- Rough itinerary: Sports and games in the morning (Captain’s Ball, Basketball, Floorball), lunch, air elements (zip-line, abseiling, rock wall) and carrom, dinner
- Considering possibility of sharing sessions (is it feasible?)
- Good to have a goodie bag containing memoirs and items of remembrance, of course cost to be incorporated in dinner payment.
- If you think you have improvements to plans above, or have better suggestions for sports to play, games after lunch that cater to various age groups, what to put in goodie bag etc please approach JS, SU, AK, FA (Events) to voice your valued suggestions.
5 OT2
- Please tell CH asap if you are taking H2 CL, CL Lit, H2 ML or ML Lit
- If not, we can leave right after PW oral presentation (OP) and group project file (GPF) submission, which is latest 9 November
- 18 days is maximum but not confirmed, we can design to cater to everyone, most probably 15 days if possible to negotiate with teachers so that we return on the 23 November for BF to leave for US next day
Labels: Minutes of Meeting
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12:35 AM
Friday, July 6, 2007
BE JEALOUS.
YESTERDAY was 577!
a great day to celebrate.THE BOULDERING PPL (me faizah jason arkar) went to climbasia after sch (although i didnt boulder) and conquered the pretty walls.
SO AGAIN,BE JEALOUS.
HAH.
SO AGAIN,BE JEALOUS.
HAH.
all hail the mighty jason.
THE CEILING.
pretty rocks outside climbasia (: yeah,like tilt your head.
THEN after chalkloads of fun we headed for dinner at united square.pretty subway and lovely cookies for faizah (: and then it was fruitful shopping for shoes :D we even had FREE analysis for our feet (: kfine,me only.
anyway,being great people as we have always been,arkar decided to be filial and buy fruits back.and being great bouldering buddies,we accompanied him to ntuc at square2,where we were faced with a completely different side to velocity/novena square,with enchanting views of bubble tea shops,yoghurt shops and eye-catching jewellery shops which we were all not interested in HAHA.so as a fun-loving group,we had a BREATH TAKING idea of sharing a watermelon together.and we did,so we brought it outside velocity to share peacefully.of course,we intelligently conquered the green monster with cutlery from kfc and longjohn (: it terrifying-ly bled red juice which arkar bravely drank using his bare bouldering blistered hands.-applauds-
pictures?
THE WATERMELON GANG.
step one: AIM.
step two: STAB.
stab three: CUT!
our lovely air chiefs looking red with um.delight?
non-airchiefs looking.DISTURBED.
"horrors!!" says faizah,we utmost joy expressed in her face.
beautiful disaster HAHA.but it was fun.so you guys better start bouldering and maybe we'll consider letting you join the watermelon gang.its a privilege you know.
OKAY.remember to have your serving of watermelon today (:
<3s
DENISE.YYY
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10:53 PM
Hey people!!!
I am here to promote a race that we can all join :)
Relay Duathlon is a fun-filled annual event that is organized by Ngee Ann Canoeing Club for people of all ages and from all walks of life ever since the year 2001. This event promotes not only the passion for canoeing and running, but also the importance of teamwork, coordination and endurance.
Relay Duathlon is a team event which requires participants to be in pairs. The main categories comprises of 4km jog – 4km canoeing – 4km run, having the first of the pair run the first 4km after which he/she will join his/her partner to canoe the 4km route followed by the second of the pair ending it off, jogging the final 4km. I suppose those interested can join the U-19 category...
Registration forms available on the net (relayduathlon2007.blogspot.com) or u can tell me, i can get them for u...
Closing date is 30th July.
Min kayaking cert required: 1 Star
Craft Used: Salom Doubles
Cost: $15
-PY
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itsjustus-
9:54 PM
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
haha quite funny to post 3 posts straight. i create streak sia. hahaok for all those 2 star holders who rather lazed at home on a sunday morning than to go out and kayak with us.. this is what u have missed
CH!
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12:10 AM
Monday, July 2, 2007
regarding today's meeting, i know like jason many of u actually feel the same way. but thks for raising up so we can constantly seek to improve ourselves
just to note this post is not an excuse or a defence statement for me or anyone else. yep like the teachers said its good to be transparent.
on friday the 6 of us were overloaded with information on invest farewell reunion and ot. we did not know much bout ot too. i know its our fault not to inform u guys much before today's meeting. and yep it does seem all too decided. so that part we apologise.
as for the allocation of tasks, i realised we overlooked ur opinion as we were too concerned bout getting the job done at such short notice. sorry if it seemed too overbearing on our decisions but we werent really sensitive enuf. and we sort of take it for granted that u guys will be ok with us allocating the teams. if ur not very pleased bout ur allocated job, or think u can do more, u can always approach me or shihan.
erm we will be more sensitive about how we do things and will seek to improve ourselves. i applaud jason's courage and i hope u guys can do the same when met with similar situations. only that can i learn, and we as a batch grow.
yup thats bout it, as for nominations and elections, we all know it will all happen very soon, and i repeat what i said today for the sake of those absent. THIS IS REALLY THE TIME TO BE OPEN. i hope u can really be fair to the batch and urself, and tell us if u want to run for a certain post. or else u cannot blame us for not choosing u. like wad the tchers said, tell ur close fren, and that fren as a FREN, spread it to everyone. ahah this may sound very jokey but u know what i mean. yea so be OPEN!!
=)
CH
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11:48 PM
Time:
GM - 9 - 10.45pm (2/7)
TM - PE Department
GM - T11
Attendance:
TM - 6/26 (CH,LS,WM,RS,JL,DL)
GM - 22/26 (Absentees: ZL-VSNPCC,JL-Sick,AK-Temasek Sem,PY-Thailand holiday)
Meeting Agenda:
1 General
2 Nominations and Elections
3 Investiture
4 Farewell
5
6 December OT
1 General
- Need to economise (save money, do not overspend, budget properly)
- Seek new ways to do things, and undertake new programmes
- Importance of keeping weekends free for enrichment programmes, hence activities like kayaking and rock climbing courses and activities will be put on hold, while we focus on more important things (year end OT)
- SC, CT, House Comm, ODAC against teachers for soccer on 4 July
- Arrange Hall on 16 July for Chinese Listening Comprehension
- Backstage crew for College Day on 28 July
- Top 3 Achievements: have you been updating?
- Photo-taking for ODAC in Term 3
- Those who went for CLIC to share what you have learnt
- 11 or 18 July
- To be done in the presence of teachers, Dennis and Wen Hui
- Nomination of chairperson, followed by election
- The rest of the committee to be discussed and decided by batch
- Please be open and voice out your desired posts or risk decisions being made without it known
3 Investiture
- 21 July
- Appointment of ODAC Instructor, awarding of Gold badge, full access to privileges like room
- Guest-of-H0nour: Ms Cindy Low
- Book a Lecture Theatre, have an official ceremony involving speeches, investing, etc.
- Committee: CH (
4 Farewell
- 21 July
- Lunch after Investiture
- Committee: CH (
5
- 4 August
- In VJC, start in the afternoon with sports and ball games, followed by a dinner
- Need to consider specific venue, theme, food, cost, budget (how much to charge), invitation (RSVP), taking of batch photos, entertainment
- Need to contact everyone from 1st to 23rd batch, and get their reply, need to also update their contact details if any changes (look through files in ODAC room, this could take a month)
- Committee: JC, SY, CW, BF (Main-coordinate and contact), AK, JS, SU, FA (Events-entertainment and decor), PY, ZL, DA, WP (Communications-contact), HY, FS, JO, SI (Administration-photo taking, invitation, registration and food)
6 December OT
- Combination of service learning and adventure (conservation project cum adventure trip)
- Kanchengjunga in Sikkin, 3rd highest mountain in the world
- Aims to take on the idea of ecotourism, but lack the means to
- Our role is to research on ecotourism to aid their development, come up with relevant materials using our expertise (e.g. website, take photos and label and classify, collect information and put it up nicely)
- Service objectives: to help them publicise? What do you want to help them achieve? What do you want to achieve? Is it sustainable? Can we hold continuations of similar projects?
- Learning objectives: something to ponder about as a batch
- Estimated cost: $2000, but looking into searching for aids by National Youth Council
- NYC can fund 50% of trip and send us for service-learning workshops where we can get certification (Singapore Adventure Leaders’ Training, First Aid, etc.)
- Infrastructure: tourist information centre, brochure and publicity material, research on
- Operations:
Accommodation – base camp, visitor information centre, trekkers’ club
Duration – 18 days, may leave even before school ends
Climate – 0 to 5 degrees Celsius
Budget - $1000 (flight, food, accommodation, insurance), need to find out cost of gear (thermals, thicker sleeping bags), budget for meals (cooking is more hygienic)
- For more information, search on web and read research projects
- Committee: DL, JL (
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11:21 PM