A Victory
“Mind over mountain,” our team leader encouraged at the foot of Mt. Everest, ready to climb the world tallest mountain. My team and I had...
Students' Works
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Rebecca Quah, TWC P4 Student
- May 5
- 2 min
A Lesson Learnt
“Come in, come in, honeycakes,” my grandmother cooed with a tinge of happiness in her voice. My grandmother was a petite woman with white...
97 views
Foo Ming En, TWC P2 Student
- Jan 12
- 1 min
Showing Kindness
“What a crowded bus!” Andrew grumbled softly. Last afternoon, on the way home after a hospital visit, Andrew was aboard Bus 354. He had...
570 views
LeeAnn Tan Lin, TWC P4 Student
- Nov 22, 2021
- 2 min
A Disappointing Day
The sweet-scented aroma of honey-drizzled sausages entered my nostrils, making my stomach itch with hunger. My parents and I were having...
573 views
Lorraine Wong, TWC P4 Student
- Oct 15, 2021
- 2 min
An Incident I Regretted
“Want to come over to my house after school?” my best friend, James, invited me during break time. I mumbled a 'yes', as I knew I could...
840 views
Kylie Tan, TWC P6 Student
- Oct 1, 2021
- 3 min
A Mission
“We should be close to the plane crash site now,” my partner, Larry, announced. I huffed as beads of sweat trickled down my forehead....
547 views
Lorraine Ting, TWC P6 Student
- Sep 17, 2021
- 4 min
Curiosity
“We’ll set up our camp here!” the authoritative Mr Tan instructed, pointing to a campsite just in front of a dense grove. My scout mates...
738 views
Jolie Thio, TWC P6 Student
- Jul 2, 2021
- 4 min
Integrity
As I trudged into the classroom, sweat beaded off my brow. I slumped into a seat, disheartened. How was I going to pass this examination?...
1,468 views
Nigel Tan, TWC P3 Student
- Apr 19, 2021
- 2 min
A Terrifying Experience
“This is the haunted house, son!” my father chirped gleefully. Gulping, I eyed the abandoned building nestled deep in the gloomy forest....
1,312 views
Manfred Wong, TWC P4 Student
- Mar 23, 2021
- 2 min
An Incident I Regretted
“Goodbye, Manfred! See you tomorrow!” My best friend shouted before jumping into his mother’s car. As I was strolling to the front gate,...
1,551 views
Emily Ong, TWC P6 Student
- Jan 24, 2021
- 3 min
Telling A Lie
I sat outside the room, my mind a whirlpool of emotions. Inside, my daughter and son-in-law were meeting with the doctor. Staring blankly...
1,559 views
Safiyyah Boh, TWC P6 Student
- Nov 5, 2020
- 4 min
An Emergency
“Sofia, come to the ER now! Haven’t you seen the news? There was a car accident involving … the president!” my colleague and friend,...
938 views
Yusra Tasnim, TWC P6 Student
- Nov 5, 2020
- 3 min
A Surprise
Tall skyscrapers lined the vast expanse of roads in the city. Cars honked incessantly at each other, and the roads were packed like tins...
1,464 views
Joel Koh, TWC P6 Student
- Oct 19, 2020
- 3 min
Making Amends
“It’s your last day. How’d you feel?” the familiar gruff voice of the patrolling prison warden sounded through the emptiness of my...
1,068 views
Seah Jun Yuh, TWC P5 Student
- Oct 19, 2020
- 3 min
A Traffic Accident
“What a hot and humid day!” I muttered under my breath as I hastily sprinted out towards the traffic junction just outside my school....
1,235 views
Tan Yu, TWC S1 Student
- Oct 14, 2020
- 4 min
Describe a time when you played a prank on someone. What were the consequences of it?
Have you ever felt the crushing guilt of being the ‘bad guy’? This pain can torment you for days, weeks or even years to come after the...
2,006 views
Seah Shin Tong, TWC P5 Student
- Jun 9, 2020
- 2 min
A Substitute Teacher
“Everyone! Return to your seats now and read your books quietly!” I ordered the class fiercely, furrowing my eyebrows disapprovingly. The...
1,408 views
Matthew Chia, TWC P6 Student
- May 28, 2020
- 3 min
The Bully
“Class dismissed for recess! Don’t be late for class!” my mathematics teacher hollered. Upon hearing those words, my classmates and I got...
2,458 views
Natasha Lee, TWC P4 Student
- Mar 8, 2020
- 2 min
An Incident I regretted
Staring enviously at my sister’s new puffy dress, I whined, “Why do you always get the best stuff?” “Too bad!” My older sister, Justine,...
3,095 views
Lim Yu Hing, TWC P5 Student
- Mar 8, 2020
- 2 min
A Crisis
As quickly as I could, I donned my trusty helmet and fireproof suit. I descended the fire engine and darted towards the bushfire. My...
1,171 views
Ong Rei Hong, TWC P6 Student
- Feb 24, 2020
- 2 min
An Act of Compassion
Licking my newly bought ice cream, I trudged back home from school, holding my change in the other hand. The sun was scorching hot,...
1,736 views
Lui Zi Yun, TWC P6 Student
- Feb 23, 2020
- 3 min
A Challenge
"Help! Help! Someone get my daughter out now!" A woman with a veil of ebony hair shadowing her pale face screamed hysterically, waving...
1,115 views
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- Oct 2, 2019
- 1 min
Ian’s Journal Entry on His Holiday
On the fifth of May, I went to Sydney, Australia. Sydney's weather sometimes went from scorching hot to freezing cold. At Featherdale...
372 views
Arnav Sharma, TWC P5 Student
- Jul 18, 2019
- 2 min
A Victory
Leaving beads of sweat on the ground in my wake, I sprinted around the dirty field. It was the second half of our match against Banyan...
1,361 views
Sean Tan, TWC P1 Student
- Jul 11, 2019
- 1 min
Standing Up to a Bully
“I love our sandcastle,” I squealed in delight. Last Monday afternoon, my friends, Jane, Mary and I were at the playground building a...
842 views
Marcus Chew, TWC P6 Student
- Jun 30, 2019
- 2 min
A Reunion
“Snowy! Where are you?” I bellowed with mounting anxiety. It had already been a week since my faithful companion, my dog Snowy,...
778 views
Wang Tian Ke, TWC P4 Student
- Jun 23, 2019
- 2 min
A Disappointment
Smiling faces surrounded me as I strolled around my backyard, greeting friends and relatives. It was the annual family barbeque that day....
1,158 views
Benedict Zhong, TWC P4 Student
- Jun 6, 2019
- 3 min
A Nasty Accident
“Chirp! Chirp!” the birds were tweeting merrily as the sun rose from the East. Warm sunlight shone on my face as I woke up. Just then, I...
1,646 views
Tan Yi Rui, TWC P2 Student
- May 23, 2019
- 1 min
A Skiing Accident
“I can’t wait to show off my cool moves!” Dax hollered. Last December holidays, Dax and his family went skiing at Mount Fuji. Dax...
369 views
Lauren Han Hui, TWC P2 Student
- May 9, 2019
- 1 min
Owning Up
“Pass me the ball!” I shrieked to my sister, Adele. Our parents were at the shopping centre buying supplies for Chinese New Year. We were...
548 views
Evan Teo, TWC P1 Student
- Jan 13, 2019
- 1 min
My Dirty Room
“Hello, my name is Little Bunny!” Mary squeaked, waving her toy bunny and pretending it was talking to the other bunny in her other hand....
308 views
Claire Wong, TWC P2 Student
- Jan 13, 2019
- 1 min
A Helpful Boy
Last Sunday, I was at “Kiddy Toy Store”. My cousin’s birthday was nearing and I was determined to find him a good gift. My cousin loved...
368 views
Clarice Chai, TWC P3 Student
- Nov 22, 2018
- 2 min
A Disappointment
“I am so excited. We are finally in Paris!” I chirped with joy. “According to my research, Paris is known to some people as the country...
828 views
Quek Boon Siew Daniel, TWC P3 Student
- Nov 8, 2018
- 2 min
A Mystery
I sighed as my stomach rumbled loudly. Was there anything at home that I could eat? My eyes lit up as I recalled the jar of cookies that...
400 views
Sean Low Jia Jun, TWC P3 Student
- Aug 22, 2018
- 2 min
A Boat Trip
“Whee whee!” I whistled. It was in the wee hours of the morning. The gentle wind caressed my face. It was Saturday and I was fishing with...
264 views
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- Jun 24, 2018
- 6 min
Poetry Done Write 2018
- Best in Lower Primary - MY DEAR AMAZING IPAD Reesha Resham Ganglani, P2 My dear amazing iPad, The sight of you makes me glad. In a...
189 views
Nurul Jennah, TWC P1 Student
- Jun 21, 2017
- 1 min
A Good Deed
“Chirp! Chirp!” The music of singing birds reached Johnny’s ears. He was taking a stroll in the park and heard some children playing on...
494 views
Kimberly Lum, TWC P5 Student
- Jun 7, 2017
- 2 min
An Inconsiderate Act
“Ring!” the school bell rang, making me jump. I hurriedly put on my work uniform and prepared myself for the horde of students that would...
2,249 views
Tasha, TWC P6 Student
- May 31, 2017
- 2 min
A Flash Flood
“Next up, we have the top hits from Taylor Swift!” the overly excited voice of the local DJ resounded in my car. Just the thing I need to...
381 views
Alexis Koh, TWC P6 Student
- May 24, 2017
- 2 min
Forgetfulness
Scanning the crowd, I looked for the Prime Minister. Fellow journalists were pushing and shoving each other, and the conference hall was...
697 views
Wu Chen Ao, TWC P3 Student
- May 15, 2017
- 1 min
A School Performance
“Alas poor Horatio my friend! What hath become of you?” I recited anxiously while waiting for my cue to go onstage. I was in costume at...
358 views
Caitlin Wong, TWC P3 Student
- Apr 24, 2017
- 2 min
A Family Holiday
“Wow! They are massive!” I marvelled in awe. During the June holidays, my family and I were visiting Egypt. We were squinting at the...
260 views
Elyse Barg, TWC S1 Student
- Apr 11, 2017
- 3 min
Third Culture Kid
The aftermath of lunchtime had not yet been cleared. Smashed grapes lay dejectedly on the concrete, while the remains of fried rice were...
436 views
Prisha Singhal, TWC P6 Student
- Oct 18, 2016
- 2 min
Mischief on Public Transport
As I entered the train to my home on a hot Friday afternoon, I was happy to see an empty seat near the door and I plonked myself onto it...
523 views
Charlotte Tan, TWC P5 Student
- Jul 14, 2016
- 2 min
A Deception
Screech! My car came to a halt in front of a traffic light. Waiting for the green light, I observed my surroundings as I rested one arm...
354 views
Chloe Chua, TWC P5 Student
- Jun 15, 2016
- 2 min
Fear
“Ding!” The sound of the elevator signalled the arrival of the metal box. It was a hot Monday afternoon, and my friend, Tom, was with me...
548 views
Elyse Barg, TWC P6 Student
- Jun 15, 2016
- 3 min
A Difficult Decision
A slither of light peeps tentatively through a crack in the worn-out, ancient floorboards above us, providing barely enough illumination...
654 views
Edna Kwa, TWC P4 Student
- Apr 30, 2016
- 3 min
Lost
Strolling briskly across the shiny, white tiles, my mum made sure I was ahead of her. It was the day before Christmas when my mum and I...
561 views