A BIG Thank You to ALL!!

Hi everyone!

Thank you all for the nice Surprise today. 

Many asked..."Ms Tao, cry leh...how come you never cry?"

Actually, I nearly did. But somehow I was able to control it :P....I guess I was too happy to see all of u... current members, new members and the especially the Sec.4s who are v busy now with their exam prep, thanks for making time... ... thank you to those who organized the farewell party, i know how difficult it is to get together 'almost' everyone... really appreciate it. :)

AND Thank you for the cards and gifts, so thoughtful ....and the beautiful cake.  It was both yummy and fun to play with. LOL. 

Thank you Zhi Yuan for helping us with the photos...it was so nice of you to bring your "professional" camera...and makes me feel like a MODEELL for a moment. haha~

ok ok, let's be more serious... 

How should I start...

I must say that it has been a memorable 3 and a half years for me in GDL.  

Taught alot. Learnt even more.

Being an Orchestra teacher was a challenge, but I enjoyed every moment of it. U guys have been great. Really. I am PROUD to be your teacher in charge. 

If there is only one thing I can bring along with me when leaving GDL, it will be the memories I have with the Orchestra.  Both happy and sad ones, which I will cherish forever. 

Orchestra, just remember, you may not be the BEST, but I believe you will always give in your BEST in everything you do - not just in music, but also in your study. And hope that everyone will realize their dream one day... while I will pursue mine for now (For those who don't know, I am leaving to further my study.)

Farewell, everyone. We shall keep in touch ya? Hope to see u again soon...at your first concert ya?

XOXO,

Ms Tao

msn/twitter: missktao@hotmail.com

*hope to start a personal blog soon...

p.s. If you are still wondering why I act so calmly today...well...it's bcos a few came to me to ask, "Ms Tao, today got farewell party huh?"... haha, that was cute.

reminder and clarification

Reminder and Clarification

1. Costumes:
for those who have not returned the yellow costumes, pls pass it to Mdm Zhang (CL teacher)

2. Loaning of instruments:
I realize that some new members are not familiar with how to sign in/out on the loan book.

For borrowing: indicate "code of instruments", e.g. "erhu03", then write down the date under "date out", and sign under "sign out".

For returning: write the date under "date in", and sign under "sign in"

If the Group leader is helping everyone to sign, then pls indicate/sign ONCE. But make sure that when they return the instruments, they sign individually.

3. Collar Pin:
I also realize that some members are not wearing the collar pin. If you have lost it, pls make purchase with Mdm Zhang as well. It's $2 each.

5. Broken instruments:
In future, if your instrument is broken (which can be avoided if you take good care) or lost (which should never happen), pls report to the respective "Teacher buddy" as well as Mr Lim and your instructor.

Teacher Buddy
Mdm Lee - Plucked String
Mdm Zhang -Erhu/Cello/Bass
Mr Wah -Sheng/Suona/Dizi
Ms Tan -Percussion/Guzheng

With everyone's effort, we will make our Orchestra a better CCA!

Thank you.
Ms Tao

Week 5 Practice

Week 5 Practice

To all members,
Pls take note that there will be NO practice next week for all members
except for members who are performing on 2/8/09.
For all Plucked-string performers, please remember to meet during recess on tuesday to bring the instruments from orchestra room to media lab.

Li Jun

Absentees (21-23 july)

Submission of MC or Letters

To all members,

Pls be informed starting from this term onwards, absentees are to submit their MC or letter to the teacher ic WITHIN 1 WEEK from the day of absence. Failure to do so will have their attendance marked as "O".

For MC: pls remember to photocopy for your CCA before submitting to your FT.

For letter: only the following letters are accepted -parent letters, external exam, medical appt, dental appt, make NRIC, etc.

For other valid reason: letter is not required IF you are involved for other SCHOOL ACTIVITIES or COMPETITIONS, provided you have informed your teacher ic before hand.

Pls don't be afraid to ask if you are still not sure.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Ms Tao

Practice in Week 4

REMINDER FOR WEEK 4 PRACTICE

21/7, Tues
230-530pm
Sectional except Percussion,
@ Orchestra room & classrooms


- Pls be there earlier (i'll open room by 2pm) as the room is not set up yet. we need to move the chairs out (but no need to arrange yet), in order to go into the storeroom to get your instruments.


22/7, Wed: Practice is cancelled.




23/7, Thurs
230-530pm
Sectional for Percussion only
@ Orchestra room


- after practice, pls return the percussion items to original postion. this is because we are not sure if the room will be used for Oral exam in Week5 again.




Lijun and Alston, pls ensure that the above action is done in order. Thanks!


cheers
ms tao

meeting exco

Dear EXCO members,

I would like to meet you guys next week.

20/7 (m): treasurer & Chairperson/vice, std conductor/asst.
21/7 (T): grp and sect leaders for bowed-string, wind, plucked.
22/7 (W): librarians & quarter ics, wardrobe
23/7 (T): grp and sect leader for percussion/yangqin

time: 230pm, half an hr before practice. so pls be punctual.
venue: orchestra room (except mon, meet at staff room)

there will be NO ANNOUNCEMENT made for this, so pls remember and remind each other. i will only make an announcement unless there's changes to time/venue to this meeting.


what to prepare?
- lijun has sent out the task list during the holiday. so i would like to hear from you the progress. i would also need the "relay system" to be done. if u have problem with the contact no, next week will be a good chance to get it from your members when u see them in practice.

thanks.

ms tao

CCA RESUMES IN WEEK 4...FINALLY!

CCA RESUMES IN WEEK 4...FINALLY!

Please be reminded that Orchestra practice will resume next week, starting from Tues 230-530pm, sectional. 

The new practice schedule will be placed outside the orchestra room and canteen. pls check!

Meanwhile, do look out for updates in the blog for any last min changes :)

see u!

ms tao

p.s. sec.1 and 2 members, pls don't forget about the SL project which will take place as soon as cca resumes.

Nanyang Polytechnic CO Performance

Hello all,

Nanyang Polytechnic CO has a performance this Sunday at Esplanade Concert Hall. I feel that this is an interesting performance as they will be playing pop songs instead of the traditional orchestra songs. Most importantly, the admission is free!

The details are as follows:

Date: 12 July 2009 (Sunday)

Time: 3pm to 4 pm

Venue: Esplanade Concert Hall

ADMISSION IS FREE

The songs that they are playing are as follows:

1) 安静了- S.H.E
2) 情歌王 - 古巨基

3) 如燕 - Olivia Ong (Little Nyonya's theme song)

4) 我怀念的 - 孙燕姿

5) 我要快乐 - 张惠妹

6) 听海 - 张惠妹

7) 屋顶 - 吴宗宪/周杰伦 & 温岚

Cheers,

Miss Tan

No CCA on Term 3 week 2 (6-10 July)

Hello all,

There is no CCA for Term 3 Week 2 for everyone EXCEPT for plucked string members who are involved in the Ponggul Plaza performance on 2 August.

Miss Tao will inform who the performing plucked string members on Tues 7 July

Mr Wah

CCA continues to stand down in week 2

CCA CONTINUES TO STAND DOWN IN WEEK 2

1. pls note that there will not be any practice in week 2.

1. however, a group of plucked string members will be called for practice on WED (8/7/09), to prepare for an upcoming performance in August. The chosen members will be informed on Tuesday morning. Pls take note of the morning announcement.

Thank you.
Ms Tao

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