Our First Term in Holy Innocents High School

RELEASE OF ‘O’ LEVELS EXAMINATION RESULTS 2014

Published on 19 March 2014. By: Tan Jia Hui (13), 2 Integrity.

                The release of the ‘O' levels examination results pf the secondary schools students. The event is organised by the Ministry Of Education (MOE), the school teachers and is mostly held in the school halls. It is an annual event and all Secondary 4 students are expected to take their ‘O’ levels examination as they could take their result to decide which polytechnics or junior colleges they want to go for their future prospect and also to see how well they had done. It happened on the Monday, 13 January 2014 at 2.00pm. It is a significant date because all Secondary 4 students need to take the examinations. Therefore, the date of the event does not coincide with any other event. These are interviews of 3 students who had taken their ‘O' levels examination.

                Tan Hong Zhou, 17, said, “Before taking my examinations, I felt exhausted having to spend hours after hours of revising my work. My brain was drained trying to remember all the formula and definitions for all my subjects. Although I did take breaks in between my revision, my mind just could not relax but after all, I did well for my ‘O’ levels and I am proud of my grades.” He mentioned that in order to get into a good polytechnic or junior college, they have to get a good results and that was all what he wanted as well. The schools that he wanted are either Ngee Ann Polytechnic or Temasek Polytechnic. Also one of the reasons why he had chosen these two polytechnics is because the way of studying and learning in polytechnics are not as stressful as junior colleges. “Studying in junior colleges in Singapore can be very stressful. “I have tried to make sure I do not make any careless mistakes during the examinations. ” said Hong Zhou.

                Joyce Tan, 20, mentioned during the interview, “Personally, think that it is necessary to take ‘O’ levels instead of taking IP or IB. It can be kind of unfair to those students who took the ‘O' levels and went through all those stress but the rest of the students went straight to university without taking ‘O' levels, “said Joyce when she was questioned about the ‘O’ levels. “ In my opinion, I think the amount of time does not matter but it is how much that we know and learnt. If I have any doubts, I will approach my teachers, friends or my family members. If I ask my teachers, they will usually have more experience and they could explain it well and I may be able to understand. "

 

                Tan Qian Ming, 18 said, “The papers are not as difficult as I know that if I have study well, I will not be so nervous. All the topics of the subjects are mostly what I learnt before during lessons in school so I do not think that the papers are neither too easy nor difficult.” Qian Ming thinks that it is definitely necessary for ‘O' levels now because when young people like him go and work in the society, they will encounter many situations in the working society.

                 In conclusion, some might think that taking O' levels might be necessary and it depend on yourself while some think that taking ‘O' levels might not be necessary but u can seek help from your peers, teachers or family members, you can depend on yourself on your studies as long as you work hard for it. Of the 34,124 school candidates who sat the O-level exam last year, 95.7 per cent scored three or more passes, and 99.9 per cent passed at least one O-level subject.

 

SEC 2 LEVEL CAMP 2014 

Published on 19 March 2014. By: Tay Jermaine (16), 2 Integrity                           

 

                The annual Secondary 2 Level Camp was back once again. The purpose of this camp is to inculcate in students the Courage to Lead. The objective of this camp was to provide students with the opportunity to discover more about their strengths, weakness and talents. The level camp happened on 22 January 2014 at 7.25ma. The camp ended on 24 January 2014 at 1.15pm. The Sec2 level camp did not collide with any event as it occurred during normal school days but not any significant days.

                 The Sec2 Adventure Camp is held at MOE Changi Coast Adventure Camp. The organisers are Mr Adrian Goh and Ms Lynn Quan. The camp was also carefully planned and carried out by the senior students in our school with professionals’ instructors and teachers. The entire secondary 2 cohort took part in the camp except for students with valid reasons. They learnt how to move out of their comfort zone and grew in personal leadership and resilience.

                  I interviewed a few Secondary 2 students that took part in the camp. One of them was Joanne Neo, 13, 2Integrity, “I like kayaking because it was very fun. I have never tried kayaking before but through this camp; I have the first time experience of this water sport.”  She also mentioned that she liked the high and low elements very much. “I disliked the abseiling because I cannot see properly what am I doing and I cannot control my legs at all. I appreciated everyone’s help for the camp. They made the camp possible, especially the students’ leaders. They sacrificed their precious school time as well as December holidays to plan for this camp. It touches me a lot.”

                 Another interviewee, Jolin Tang, 13, 2 Integrity said, “I find that the most interesting activity of this camp is the high elements. The high elements consist of rock climbing, tree log and abseiling. I find them interesting because the elements allow me to challenge my fear and overcome it.” During the interview, Jolin also mentioned that she did learn to understand the PSLs and classmates more. “We managed bond together during all the activities that we endured together. Team bonding is the most important among all the values that we learnt. All the games require us to the unity of our class. “She commented that she disliked the part where everyone gets to shower with only a few minutes with only a few shower rooms. She felt that she did not have the chance to shower properly.

                Eunice Neo, 14, 2 Integrity said, “The best part of the campfire was when we had to perform as a class. I enjoyed performing with the whole class together. I dislike the showering part, as we were only spared with a few minutes to shower. I felt closer to my friends and seniors after the camp. I have learnt to cherish our last year together. "

                Through this camp, I understood the situation of the entire camp better. This camp would not be a success without the help of the first aiders from the St. John Ambulance Brigade, AV team, organisers, teachers, instructors as well as our wonderful seniors.

Published on 20 March 2014.  By Tay Jermaine (16), 2Integrity.

 

 

HIHS CHINESE NEW YEAR 2014      
Published on 19 March 2014. By: Eunice Neo (3), 2 Integrity.                 

 

                On the 30th of January, HIHS celebrated Chinese New Year by having a few competitions, lion dance and also with class parties. It is HIHS’ tradition to celebrate Chinese New Year annually as it brings the Chinese and students of other races to bond together and to understand why we must have Chinese New Year annually.

                The school had lion dance at the beginning of the celebration in the morning. There were classrooms decoration competition and meanwhile, had a costume competition which includes two students from each class to represent their class to wear the costume designed by their classmates using recycled materials. Many students enjoyed the celebration because they can put all their creativity in the classroom decoration, they can bond more with their classmates especially for the Sec 3s, as they just started out classes with new classmates.

                Tay Jermaine, 13 from 2Integrity said, “I definitely enjoyed my Chinese new year celebration in school a lot. I like the part most when we needed to decorate the classroom for the class decoration competition. I dislike the part where we could not watch the competition of the people dressing up using recycled materials as I thought that it would be fun and interesting.

                Jolin Tang, 13 from 2 Integrity mentioned that she I did enjoyed the Chinese New Year Celebration in school. She like the part where we get to have our class party held in the class. And at the same time, she dislikes the part where everyone has to help clean up after the class party.

                “I enjoy the Chinese New Year celebration because it is very fun and interesting and my friends managed to have fun talking and helping each other. I like the classroom decoration the most because I am able to show my creativity by helping in the decoration. I could even think of some ideas with my friends together for the decoration. There is nothing I dislike about the event because I think that it is the joyous time I can have with my classmates.” said Tan Jia Hui, 13 from 2Integrity.

                 In conclusion, students of HIHS actually enjoyed the celebration as there is many activities and food for them to enjoy. The celebration ended very well because there was no disruption and all. Also, many thanks to the organisers, teacher, AV team as well as students for this wonderful celebration.

Published on 20 March 2014. By Eunice Neo (3), 2Integrity.

 

 

HIHS SPORTS CARNIVAL 2014   

Published on 19 March 2014. By: Jolin Tang Hwee Ling (15), 2 Integrity.

 

                The school ‘s annual sports carnival has begun on 21 February 2014 in Holy Innocents’ High School , drawing the attentions of all athletes in the school to participate . Floor ball, Soccer, Basketball and Netball, the 4 main events of the carnival had brought students and teachers together as one. Floorball were for Sec 1s and 2s girls. Basketball were for Sec 1s and 2s boys. Soccer were for Sec 3s and 4s boys and Netball were for Sec 3s and 4s girls respectively.

                Floor ball, the attention and favourite among the carnival sports for girls. Members of the floor ball school team were all anticipating but lead to disappointment due to the rule where each class could only select 2 floor ballers among the many who are the CCA , hence among the people , Eunice Neo from 2Integrity said : “ I only had the chance to be an audience and cheer for my class due to the rule . I wished that the school could put in more events such as badminton or volleyball so that we will have a larger range of choices to choose from and everyone could have a part to play.”

                Soccer was an event for the upper secondary boys which causes many uproar among the lower secondary, Ryan Wong said:” It was really unfair, the boys in my class play soccer every session during recess and even in class and after school, we do not have any experience in basketball at all.”

                Ryan from 2Integrity had participated in the basketball which is held for the lower secondary, he also mentioned:” I hope that the school should have an equal system for all levels where we can get to play the games we want.”

                Despite all of the stress from the games, the upper secondary soccer guys played a fair match with the other classes and showed great sportsmanship. Netball players also had a tough game with all the other classes as well as basketball. All the teams were equally mentally strong and prepared.

                In additional, Jermaine Tay from 2Integrity said:” I find the sports carnival equally interesting. The way this year’s carnival was planned was totally different from last year’s. I’ve participated in the floor ball girls’ event, through the match; I learnt to overcome the obstacles such as recruiting new members due to the new rule and also train them. I also showed sportsmanship, teamwork during the match. I would often encourage them and give them advices to improve on their stick work. Hence I find that this event is very meaningful.”

               This event would not be a possible success without the help of many people, this includes the AV team, organisers, and teachers who helped planned as well as many students who participated in the games. Also this carnival brought many alumni back to school again, most of them were appointed as referees.

Published on 20 March 2014.  By Jolin Tang Hwee Ling (15), 2Integrity.



From 2 Integrity 2014.
Editor : Tay Jermaine (16)
Reporter 1 : Jolin Tang Hwee Ling (15)
Reporter 2 : Eunice Neo (3)
Reporter 3 : Tan Jia Hui (13)