What will I defend?

There's no doubt that I will defend our National Anthem, Majulah Singapura. Majulah Singapura is a song that will stand the test of time. It will always be relevant to Singapore. Singapore must continue to strive to do better just as the song suggests.

As a Malay, I am also very proud that the National Anthem is sung the Malay language. The Malay words are simple for all Singaporeans to pronounce and understand.

Every time the National Anthem is played, I will feel a sense of pride. I will feel a gush of emotions when the Majulah Singapura is played during National Day parades. My wish is for the Majulah Singapura to be played when Singapore wins its first Olympics Gold Medal.

I will "defend" the Majulah Singapura by singing it with pride and gusto every time it is played. I will also stand to attention in respect for the anthem.

MAJULAH SINGAPURA!

Wrapping up the Year

Dear children of 2.3,

Have you enjoyed the past two years in Anderson Primary School? I have had fun teaching all of you, although you know sometimes I get frustrated when you make too much noise!!! When you go to your new classes, make sure you continue to behave well and respect your teachers and friends. And don't forget to greet me and wave your hands frantically (like you always do) when you see me on the corridors. Work hard but don't forget to have fun. Do me proud!

Thank you to all your parents too for their support and encouragement.
May God bless all of you.

Your truly,
Mr Yazid

The Singapore Spirit

Happy 43rd Birthday Singapore! I was lucky this year to get 4 tickets to watch the parade. The parade was spectacular and I felt proud being a Singaporean. People of all races, young and old coming together to celebrate the Singapore's independence.

I thank my lucky stars that I was born in Singapore. For me, the Singapore Spirit is about doing your best in everything you do. The Singapore Spirit is about having the passion in doing what you're doing. Only with passion, then you can excel!

Don't You Just Love Fairy Tales

Dear children

Wow! Some of you are really good at blogging and adding "elements" to your blogs. Videos, pictures, songs, virtual pets! I've had to learn how to add them to the class blog to keep up with you.

I know you are very excited but I hope you don't forget that one of the main reasons for blogging is for you to improve your English/ writing. So, do remember to start your sentences and proper nouns (e.g. names) with capital letters and end your sentences with a full-stop. Remember to check your spelling too. Before you post, you can use the spellcheck function - the icon with the ABC and a tick!

Our next theme for English is on Fairy Tales. Can you name some of the fairy tales that appear in the Youtube video here? Do you know that Disney fairy tales are sometimes different from the original fairy tales?

Cheers
Mr Yazid

Snapshots! (You took them, not me!)

Learning Journey to Changi Airport

Dear Children

Another week is over. I hope you have enjoyed your learning journey to the airport on Wednesday. I hope it has given you the opportunity to learn outside the classroom. Can you now name the different parts of the airport and also the types of occupations found at the airport?

I can see that some of you enjoy interviewing people. Maybe some of you would like to be a reporter, journalist or even a talk-show host when you grow up.

You have also taken some wonderful photos. Soon, I will be teaching you how to use Photostory software to make a short videoclip of your trip!

Changi Airport is important to Singapore because people and cargo move in and out of Changi Airport and this helps our economy - it helps keep Singapore prosperous.

As you know I wasn't particularly happy with your behaviour in public that day. I hope you would behave better the next time you go on a learning journey.

Cheers.

Mr Yazid is happy!

Hello again. The 4th week of Term III is over. I have to say I am proud of you. You didn't wait for me to teach you how to set up a blog and some of you have learnt to set one up yourself. It is good that you take the initiative to learn new things. I am of course here to guide you should you need help. Keep up the good work.

Next week we have two important things happening. On Monday, the school will be celebrating Racial Harmony Day. For a small country like Singapore, it is important that we help and work with each other even though we may be Chinese, Malays, Indians, Filipinos etc. This will ensure Singapore will remain peaceful and prosperous and a good place to live in.

On Wednesday, we're going to Changi Airport for our learning journey. Are you looking forward to it? Remember children, behave well in public. You represent Anderson Primary School!