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Hallo everyone
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The month-long school holidays
have
started. Last Friday was the last day of school for kids and teenagers here.
It was a busy day at all schools in Singapore as it was report card day.
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Students who failed three or more
subjects had to get their parents or guardians to accompany them back to
school that Friday afternoon to collect their report cards.
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The last week of school was a time
of fun for students. Schools let their students wind down from the stress of
the examination period by letting them go on excursions to educational
institutions and local attractions, such as the Singapore Zoo, during
curriculum time. Some schools arranged for their students to do community
work, such as collecting old newspapers, in the neighbourhood.
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These activities for students
helped free teachers from classroom lessons so that they could process exam
results for inclusion in the students' report cards.
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It might be economic downturn
time, but many parents, no doubt, will be taking their kids along with them
for a vacation in a nearby country such as Malaysia, Thailand or Indonesia.
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Those who for some reason or other
cannot holiday overseas should take heart in the fact that there are many
activities in store for them on the island itself.
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Here are some major ones:
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- Great
Singapore Sale 2004
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- Singapore
Art Festival 2004
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But, it's a long month ahead for
many other students who would rather stay at home than partake in these
activities. Parents, no doubt, dread this month because household expenses
shoot up as a result of their kids' home activities, such as playing on the
computer and watching TV.
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I have been saying this several
times and I find myself saying it again. Some students do not get to return to
school at the end of June as a result of accidents. Students should take care
of themselves this month and not do dangerous things. Cycling against the flow
of traffic and jay-walking are some of the common causes of accidents
involving young people.
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Enjoy!
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Monday with the Editor: School Holidays Start
