CCA resumes -week 1

CCA CANCELLED (FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL)

In view of the H1N1 situation, the school has just announced that CCA will be cancelled this week (29/6-3/7). IGNORE THE ANNOUNCEMENT ON MON MORNING. CCA Will resume till further notice.

ms tao

29/6/09, 8pm

For lower sec students, Service Learning Groups and Roles

Attention Andrea (1E1) from Dizi.

Your role is "reseacher"

Blog fixed

Hey orchestra members,

the blog has been fixed!

If you still have any problem viewing the blog, do inform me.

Thanks!

(& Sorry for any inconvenience caused)

Loves, XueFang

Temperature-taking on 9/6, 10/6 and 11/6

Dear All,

Pls be informed that the school requires all CCAs to carry out temp-taking exercise during the school holiday.

Therefore, pls remember to bring your thermometer and student handbook for the orchestra practice next week (9/6-11/6)

Group leaders, pls take charge and ensure that the members take the temp and record it in their student handbook at the beginning of each practice.

Teachers-on-duty will check as well.

Thank you!

Ms Tao

June Holiday Practice Schedule

June Holiday Practice Schedule (Sec.1-3)

2/6(Tues) 2-5pm -Sectional except percussion

3/6(Wed) 2-5pm -Combined for all

4/6(Thur)2-5pm -Sectional only percussion

5/6(Fri) 930-1230pm -Sectional for all

9/6(Tues) 2-5pm -Sectional except percussion

10/6(Wed) 2-5pm -Combined for all

11/6(Thur) 2-5pm -Sectional only percussion

Important Notes (PLEASE READ!)

1. Section and Grp leaders are responsible to ENSURE that ALL your members are aware of the practice schedule (they should have received the parent letter by now). As I will not accept reasons later on saying that they do not know that they need to come. (call up to remind some of them if necessary)

2. I understand that some sec.3 have lost their letters in the camp. Pls get a new one from Lijun and submit it as soon as possible.

3. Attendance is compulsory and please be punctual. If you are sick or overslept, pls call up the school to inform us. or call your leader. However, most of our practice is in the afternoon, so I do not foresee any oversleeping case.

4. Travelling overseas: you are supposed to state in the reply slip if you are going to be overseas during the period. We are going to collate the list and attendance will be marked according to that. If you have any last min plan, pls call the office to inform us or inform your leader.

Thank you and see you!

Ms Tao

order

Order of SYF photos

1. Some of you have returned to me the order form, but some haven't. Pls do so by this Friday. I need to collate and send out the order to the company soon.

2. For those who have not been approached by anyone regarding the order and payment, please place your order with me DIRECTLY. also by end of this week.

3. As this is NOT COMPULSORY. but you need to inform us that you are not ordering. So that we won't keep asking you :)

4. Last, please make up your mind about the SIZE AND QUANTITY to order, as there will be NO MORE CHANGES ONCE ORDER IS SENT.

Thank you!

Ms Tao

snapshots of farewell party

SOME SNAPSHOTS...

1. FOOD!! WHO DOESN'T LIKE FOOD?!

the food chosen that day is really very popular & sellable....cos i did not even see the dessert by the time i was there! :@

2. IT'S MINGLE TIME! 

it's good to see that everyone is enjoying themselves :)

3.THE HAND-OVER CEREMONY

a touching moment (hey why are their hairstyles the same? is that a trend now?)

4. TALENT TIME!

thank you Mr Wah for the wonderful performance!! *applause*

5. FAMILY PHOTO 

and finally, our best shot of the day!!

To our dear Sec.4s,

Hope you guys have enjoyed yourself last Wednesday...Its a day full of wonderful memories. Seeing laughter and tears on your faces touches my heart.

Just a final ANNOUNCEMENT to all of you:

Do drop by the orchestra blog anytime...You are always welcome!

And thank you for being so enthusiastic in signing up as ALUMNI. Looking forward to seeing all of you after you graduate!

Lastly, All the best for  your O's or N's!!!! You can do it!!! Yes!!

Love,

Ms Tao

That was the surprise!

Last Saturday, some of the EXCO members met up at the SKCC......

planning for a surprise.....

and after 5 hours of hard work...TADA!!!

Hope you guys like the farewell gift :)

SYF 2009 photos! Order now!

SYF 2009 Photos! Order Now!

$12 (6R)

$15 (8R)

Please decide which one you want to get. (no limit to how many you want)

We will be collecting $$ from 4 May-6 May.

So, please get ready for payment by then.

Thanks!

Ms Tao

Celebration and Farewell (cum handover)

Celebration Cum Farewell/Handover Party

(pls ignore the previous post)

Date: 29 April 2009 (Wed)

Time: Buffet starting at 2pm

Venue: Area outside G.O. room

The Party is made up of 2 parts:

1. Makan Session (buffet style)

 - ALL members (sec.1-4) are to join us in the makan session.

2. Farewell cum Handover Ceremony

 - Compulsory for All Sec.4, Sec.2-3 EXCO.

 - Other members are welcome to join us too. Otherwise, you may leave after the makan session.

Note:

- Please refer to the noticeboard for more details.

- You may bring your camera, but do take care of it.

CCA standing down

Latest updates (pls ignore the previous post)

CCA will stand down for EVERYONE with effect from week 6, till mid-year exam is over.

*For sec.4, there's no more CCA for the rest of the year. Study Hard!

Pls refer to the notice board in future, regarding when CCA will resume.

Thank you.

about tmr

About Tomorrow

For those who are coming in early to practice, pls take note of the followings:

- I'll only open the orchestra room at 8.30am

- Do NOT practice outside the orchestra room as the chorale will need to practice for their SYF too. And of course, there'll be lessons going on. So, stay inside the orchestra room ok!

- Pls look for Ms Neo if need help as I'll be in class

- You may wear your school shoes to sch then change after that, if you want.

Thanks & do rest early tonight!

Ms Tao

Song of Cicada

Song of Cicada

Just imagine,

You are all alone, walking into a misty forest. 

It's an early morning.

As you walk, the mist (cello) touches your face gently.

You hear birds' singing (percussion and YQ) in harmony.

It's an early and peaceful morning.

As you continue to walk, an unique squeeching sound catches your attention.

It's the Cicada! (sheng)

They are announcing the beginning of a new day. 

It's an early, peaceful and pleasant morning.

Birds are singing (plucked) and the wind is blowing in your direction (dizi and erhu).

You feel refreshed.

It's an early, peaceful, pleasant and refreshing morning.

Very soon, the afternoon sun came. 

The cicadas become active and is buzzing with energy!

There's hope and joy in every sound they make (dizi).

Yes, that's right. Hope and Joy!

The song ends with the sound of the cicada: di di di! (everyone)

Maynot be accurate, but hope it helps you to imagine an play with more expression and feeling!  you can do it! 

:) Ms Tao

Quote: Success doesnt' come to you... you go to it
success doesn't come on its own, we have to work hard in order to achieve it

Tomorrow is our 'big' day
let us enjoy on the stage
make it an enjoyable one rather than a nervous one
Let us give in our best tomorrow
WE ALL CAN DO IT!! =D
jiayous!!

cheers,
Lijun

final reminder from ms tao

Final Reminders from Ms Tao

1. Check #1: instruments, scores(missing pages?) and accessories. 
2. Check #2: shoes+stockings, cosmetics, hairpins etc. For those who do not have any cosmetic at home, you may use the school's ones, or borrow from friends in adv.
3. On Sunday: Drinks more water and avoid heaty food. Take vitamins if you can.
4. After bathing: Look into the mirror, smile to yourself and tell yourself: "I CAN DO IT!" 
   
5. Before you sleep: Look through your scores one more time. Imagine the tunes when you close your eyes....then sweet sweet dreams :)