Secondary One Orientation 2007 - Guest Post By Jacklyn
The night before Day One of Orientation 2007.
Yes, i remember still. Jian Yang & I were laughing our heads off, joking about the incoming batches of secondary ones. Not about how they behave or how they look, but more of their new class names(shall not be revealed). Doesn't sound very nice, but it gets us in the mood for the orientation as we would be leading, together with a great bunch of student leaders.
Day One.
3rd January, 2007.
The new morning went off well, other than the fact that the talks took up much more time than supoosedly to, however that didnt bring the energy level of the student leaders down, they kept their enthusiasm running while receiving instructions from teachers, as well as the in-charge then. After the talks ended, class facilitators were finally able to interact with the class. Getting the new seedlings of Westwood secondary school to interact with their classmates wasn't a very easy job, mind you. As they are not used to the new environment, facilitators have to make use of their creative juices to get their classes all hyped up! It was definitely a job well done.
For the first day of orientation, it was, overall, a good job. Duties were fulfilled &i believe that the secondary ones had fun. Though i didn't get to interact with my class at all, due to overtime parent-entertaining after school tour for the parents, i got to know that they are a lively bunch of students, very independant too! It was a short day, ended really early at 1300h. It sure took the energy out of the student leaders, but that definitely didn't stop there.
Day Two.
4th January, 2007.
The usual, morning silent reading, Westwood tradition, or so to say. Off with the singing of the National Anthem(my favourite song!)&the pledge. A little gathering interaction for the student leaders with their classes & off they go for station games! I didn't really know what happened during the games, all i remembered was lazing in the council's room for a little while before heading to the school hall. hahaha, typical student slacker. anyways, the classes in the hall were having alot of fun. They were playing the game, "Caterpillar" if i am not mistaken. It was really fun, wanted to join in though, but realised that, if at any time i fall from the chair, i might just squash them under me. hahaha, alright. not very funny.
Following after the station games, it was a dialogue by our principal, Mrs Betty Chow, while the student leaders had a little bonding time. Receiving instructions by the chief co-ordinator, Fernanders Koak, for the game that would be taking place that night. Then, it was the time that Jian Yang & I, enjoyed. Name giving session for the classes! I guess, during this session, the facilitators would get to know their class a wee-bit more than before, bringing them closer together. My favourite time of that day, singing of school anthem&school cheer with Miss Fong! It was really fun, i enjoyed it a whole lot.
Then we had an inter-class competition of Captain's Ball! i believe they enjoyed themselves to the fullest, while the rest of the facilitators and i entertained ourselves by chatting the time away. Dinner time! Though it wasn't a very quiet dinner, the secondary ones had a fun time cleaning the cafeteria up! Good job, secondary ones!
They had a night walk, after dinner. However, i went home that night so i didn't catch what happened, but i did have a great time with the sec ones.
Day Three
5th January, 2007.
I only started taking over as facilitator for my class, they were doing decorations for their classes at that time. They ae a very independant class, i'm proud of them for winning the second place in class decorations! Over to the campfire programme that night, the opening ceremony was awesome, but it rained halfway throughout the programme. Kind of anti-climax though, but we had an evacuation towards the hall & thanks to the NPCC members, the stimulation of the campfire was set up quickly. Performances by the secondary ones were great, though new to the school, there were confident communicators deliverng their skits. Excellent! hahaha.
At the end of the campfire, the secondary ones must have had a great night, shouting&cheering. The student leaders had a great time, i believe. They were, too, tired.
The day ended on a good note and praises were received, commenting on the student leaders.
A job well done, student leaders!
&to the secondary ones, have fulfilling years ahead in Westwood!
All the best!
Jacklyn Lee.
(SC/SL)
Yes, i remember still. Jian Yang & I were laughing our heads off, joking about the incoming batches of secondary ones. Not about how they behave or how they look, but more of their new class names(shall not be revealed). Doesn't sound very nice, but it gets us in the mood for the orientation as we would be leading, together with a great bunch of student leaders.
Day One.
3rd January, 2007.
The new morning went off well, other than the fact that the talks took up much more time than supoosedly to, however that didnt bring the energy level of the student leaders down, they kept their enthusiasm running while receiving instructions from teachers, as well as the in-charge then. After the talks ended, class facilitators were finally able to interact with the class. Getting the new seedlings of Westwood secondary school to interact with their classmates wasn't a very easy job, mind you. As they are not used to the new environment, facilitators have to make use of their creative juices to get their classes all hyped up! It was definitely a job well done.
For the first day of orientation, it was, overall, a good job. Duties were fulfilled &i believe that the secondary ones had fun. Though i didn't get to interact with my class at all, due to overtime parent-entertaining after school tour for the parents, i got to know that they are a lively bunch of students, very independant too! It was a short day, ended really early at 1300h. It sure took the energy out of the student leaders, but that definitely didn't stop there.
Day Two.
4th January, 2007.
The usual, morning silent reading, Westwood tradition, or so to say. Off with the singing of the National Anthem(my favourite song!)&the pledge. A little gathering interaction for the student leaders with their classes & off they go for station games! I didn't really know what happened during the games, all i remembered was lazing in the council's room for a little while before heading to the school hall. hahaha, typical student slacker. anyways, the classes in the hall were having alot of fun. They were playing the game, "Caterpillar" if i am not mistaken. It was really fun, wanted to join in though, but realised that, if at any time i fall from the chair, i might just squash them under me. hahaha, alright. not very funny.
Following after the station games, it was a dialogue by our principal, Mrs Betty Chow, while the student leaders had a little bonding time. Receiving instructions by the chief co-ordinator, Fernanders Koak, for the game that would be taking place that night. Then, it was the time that Jian Yang & I, enjoyed. Name giving session for the classes! I guess, during this session, the facilitators would get to know their class a wee-bit more than before, bringing them closer together. My favourite time of that day, singing of school anthem&school cheer with Miss Fong! It was really fun, i enjoyed it a whole lot.
Then we had an inter-class competition of Captain's Ball! i believe they enjoyed themselves to the fullest, while the rest of the facilitators and i entertained ourselves by chatting the time away. Dinner time! Though it wasn't a very quiet dinner, the secondary ones had a fun time cleaning the cafeteria up! Good job, secondary ones!
They had a night walk, after dinner. However, i went home that night so i didn't catch what happened, but i did have a great time with the sec ones.
Day Three
5th January, 2007.
I only started taking over as facilitator for my class, they were doing decorations for their classes at that time. They ae a very independant class, i'm proud of them for winning the second place in class decorations! Over to the campfire programme that night, the opening ceremony was awesome, but it rained halfway throughout the programme. Kind of anti-climax though, but we had an evacuation towards the hall & thanks to the NPCC members, the stimulation of the campfire was set up quickly. Performances by the secondary ones were great, though new to the school, there were confident communicators deliverng their skits. Excellent! hahaha.
At the end of the campfire, the secondary ones must have had a great night, shouting&cheering. The student leaders had a great time, i believe. They were, too, tired.
The day ended on a good note and praises were received, commenting on the student leaders.
A job well done, student leaders!
&to the secondary ones, have fulfilling years ahead in Westwood!
All the best!
Jacklyn Lee.
(SC/SL)
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