“Ben! Don’t forget to unplug your e-scooter once it is fully charged! I’ll be back soon!” My mother nagged annoyingly before turning and closing the door with a resounding “clang!” It was the December holidays and I was at home in my bedroom playing computer games to kill time while my e-scooter charged up. My mother’s words went in one ear and came out the other as my eyes were fixated on the vibrant pixels that were moving at lightning speed across my screen. “Let’s go! I b

"Let’s do this!” I cheered myself on. With my trusty compass in hand, I stared at the woods in front of me. It seemed to stretch a million miles with no end in sight. Taking a deep breath, I took a step forward. Then another. I wanted to go on an adventure in the remote sandstone canyons of Australia to find and photograph the elusive Wollemia pine. One of the rarest tree species on Earth, and strictly protected in New South Wales, this was a tree species that was critically

"Alright, class! I'll be giving out your test papers now. Please remember to get your parents to sign them!" My teacher, Mr Tan, announced in a stentorian voice. Upon hearing Mr Tan's words, my heart nearly stopped. That was the paper I was certain I would do very badly for. There was no doubt in my mind that I had failed. Sure enough, when I got my paper, I saw a big red 'F’ written at the top right corner. My eyes widened. Were my parents going to cane me? What would they d

During the December holidays, our Primary 4 students took on a delightful writing challenge inspired by the classic tale of Cinderella! Instead of retelling the story in the usual way, they tapped on their creativity to rewrite key scenes from the perspectives of the Fairy Godmother and Prince Charming. By exploring different points of view, our students discovered how a single scene can take on new emotions, tones, and meanings when told by another character. Exercises lik

Check out our P5 students’ work as they stepped into the shoes of an influencer for this writing task! ✨ From adopting the right tone to crafting engaging and authentic product reviews, their writing shows a strong understanding of audience, purpose and persuasive language. These pieces are great examples of how our students learn to write with creativity and intention, skills that truly go beyond the classroom. Well done to all our young writers! 👏

“Hurry up, Mason! We mustn’t be late!” My mother ordered sternly, fury boiling in her eyes. I groaned morosely as I trudged alongside my family. I could not soften the scowl plastered on my face. It was the first day of the school holidays so my musical-loving mother decided to watch a classical music performance at Victoria Concert Hall. She was ecstatic to have received VIP tickets for the performance. However, I was clearly not on the same page as her. Oh, how I longed to

"Everyone, please line up in an orderly manner!" I instructed my students while I ushered them off the bus and to the pavilion nearby. Obediently, the five-year-olds gathered around the pavilion. After issuing a set of rules, I cast stern looks at the mischievous students. "Do not touch the water. Understood?" I warned, my eyes affixed on Tom, the most mischievous boy in my class. He gave me an angelic grin and nodded. We soon reached the Crimson Wetlands, stopping in front o

Feeling disoriented, I woke up slowly with a searing pain on my immobilised right leg. White walls and spinning fans surrounded me. There and then, I remembered. The pain. Oh yes, the pain— that indescribable searing, tingling sensation. To my absolute horror, scenes from the recent past flowed into my mind like a broken tap and made me shudder and quiver in fear… Earlier that day, I had fun plans. Strolling to the café to meet my friends, I tapped vigorously on my phone, fu

Nana was a very famous chef in her village, long before I was born. Her signature dish, mint chutney, had been passed down through the family. Since my parents were on holiday, Nana was taking care of me. She decided to use this precious time to teach me how to make her mint chutney. Alas, I did not share her love for the culinary arts. A neat display of ingredients such as black pepper, salt and mint leaves sat in orderly lines on the table. "Alex, come learn to make mint c

Milo entered my life when I was nine. He was more than just a pet—he was part of my family, my best friend and my source of comfort. Milo, who never failed to stay by my side whenever I was stressed; who would sit with me by the window and watch the world go by. I loved him dearly, but that care for him slowly vanished as I grew older. Looking back, I realised with a heavy heart: I had taken him for granted. At first, I did all the things I needed to do for him, and more. I

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