Fake Miffy Correction Tape versus 'cheapo' disposable chopsticks! TWJH Strikes Again!

The infamous TWJH has struck yet again! You may remember this terrific kid!

He's the one who wrote: MURDER begins at home!

http://bubblingbrain-english.blogspot.sg/2017/11/giggles-from-2013-new-take-on-proverbs.html.

Yes, TWJH, again!

Sometime back, TWJH went on a student immersion programme. I did not see him for a week or two. When we resumed our usual sessions, he threw this FAKE MIFFY CORRECTION TAPE at me and said, "Take it!"

Clueless, I replied, "Huh?!"

He continued nonchalantly, "MUMMY SAYS THAT I HAVE TO GET EACH OF MY TUTORS A GIFT FROM MY TRIP TO CHINA. I SPENT ALL MY MONEY ON MYSELF AND SO, I CAN'T BUY ANYTHING FOR ANYONE! I GOT THIS FROM THE ARCADE! REDEEMED THIS! IT'S YOUR SOUVENIR!" 

*rolls eyes multiple times* 

I handed it back and told him to use it. After all, it's correction tape! It's useful!

"IT'S PINK!!" he exclaimed, horrified beyond horrified, and tosses the FAKE MIFFY CORRECTION TAPE back at me.

"BE GRATEFUL!" he educates. "I GOT MY CHINESE TUTOR CHOPSTICKS! YOU KNOW, THOSE WOODEN DISPOSABLE CHOPSTICKS FROM THE FOOD COURTS? I GAVE HER A PAIR OF DISPOSABLE CHOPSTICKS!" 

*face palm* *faints*

This boy has to be Educated in the Etiquette of Gift-Giving. 

Erm, wooden disposable chopsticks (really) do not make very good presents. I guess I should give thanks for FAKE MIFFY? 

A* for Engllish!! (EOY / SA2, 2017) [Primary 5 Student] & Mother's Testimonial :)

What awesome possum news this is!
This diligent and bright student of mine managed to be the only one in her class to score an A* for English language. She is in the best class! Her overall score for English language for End-of-Year (SA2, 2017) is 93%, way ahead of the next highest mark at 89%. 

IMPRESSIVE!!Congratulations!
She stands a high chance of getting "Best In English" for 2017!!

She has scored 92% for CA1, 88.4% for SA1 and 92% for SA1! :)
I am keeping my fingers crossed! :) 

{Update 3 Jan 2018:
She received "BEST IN ENGLISH" for the 4th time for P5 (2017)! :)
Received this prize for P1, P2, P4 and P5.
We are gunning for P6!}

To shine and get that coveted A*, being able to write very well is a crucial factor. Usually, students can do well for Paper 2 (Booklets A and B), Paper 3 (Listening Comprehension) and Paper 4 (Oral). However, they flounder what it comes to Paper 1 (Situational Writing and Composition). Thus, it is of supreme importance to learn how to write well and to write frequently since good practice makes perfect! :) 

FJXX's mother sent me a heartfelt testimonial on Sunday, 5 November 2017. I am exceedingly touched and grateful that my sincerity and good efforts are recognised. I will surely do my utmost for FJXX and all the students under my care.

I look forward to hearing more of such Fantastic News, which always makes my day so much brighter and happier!! :) :) :)

*** XOXO *** XOXO *** XOXO *** 

SA2 (2017) Stellar Improvement! Proud Moment for Parents and Teacher!

On Tuesday, 31 October 2017, I received this absolutely splendid news that LYJI has done extremely well for his SA2 (2017). He worked extremely hard prior to SA2. He did not fare too well in CA2. He missed the coveted Band One by just a little bit!! 

This time round, he has shown great improvement in Oral, Listening Comprehension and Paper Two (Written Paper). His doting parents and I are exceedingly proud of his efforts and achievements!!

Unfortunately, due to the 'not-so-stellar' results for CA2, he did not manage to get Band One for 2017 Overall English mark.

Nevertheless, he is very close to 85% because he persevered and pushed himself harder this time round to achieve better results.

He has improved by leaps and bounds and his parents and I have acknowledged his excellent effort and performance.

We have encouraged him to keep on going!

(PS: Please note the teacher's comments highlighted with little stars! Really, the difference between an A and an A* or a Band Two and a Band One boils down to paying attention to details and concentrating on the lessons taught.) 

Primary 5, here we come!! :) :)  

Meaningful Clippings! English as the Lingua Franca and the Economic Value of English!

Please refer to the points marked with little colourful stars. There are loads of articles about the importance of the English Language. Do a quick google search and you can surely find countless articles and sites emphasizing the Economic Value of the English Language and the need to have a good grasp of the English Language so as not to fall behind others in the globalised working world.

economic value

noun [ U ]

 UK ​ US ​ACCOUNTING, FINANCE

​

the value of an asset calculatedaccording to its ability to produceincome in the future

above definition taken from: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/economic-value 

Example -- https://www.reuters.com/article/us-japan-companies-english/no-english-no-job-for-some-japanese-office-workers-idUSTRE6670P120100708

Additionally, here's WHAT GETTING THAT DEGREE MEANS. Please refer to original author as stated on the article itself. 

( Unfortunately, I do not know the dates of the top two clippings. They are from The Straits Times though. I am not the author for any of these articles. Please refer to the names of the original authors for all the clippings. No infringement of copyrights intended. Respectful sharing! :):) ) 

REASONS TO STUDY ENGLISH LITERATURE / TO CONTINUE STUDYING ENGLISH LITERATURE

This information is not mine. All credits go to the original author. No copyright infringement intended. Please refer to the first image to see the name of the wonderful author!

My student shared this with me some years back. Her English Literature teacher printed this information to encourage my student and her friends, who were in Secondary 2 then, to continue to take English Literature in Secondary 3 and 4. 

I am thrilled that my student decided to continue taking English Literature in Upper Secondary and that she did fairly well. If I remember accurately, I think she scored a B3 or a B4.

I only wish that I was the one who wrote such meaningful and inspirational information. Kudos to this amazing teacher! Much love and respect! Salute!

I really agree with what she wrote about English Literature being a new subject which makes it hard for students to do well in this subject, especially in Secondary One.

It's all about putting in the required effort to learn and master this subject or any other subjects like Additional Mathematics, History or Physics.

EVERYTHING IS DIFFICULT BEFORE IT BECOMES EASY, isn't it? 

Whoever said that the route to success or an A was easy? No one.

Got to pay one's dues! Got to persevere! :) :)

Cheers to ENGLISH and ENGLISH LITERATURE! :) 

Where are the cars?! Alternative version of Finding Wally?!

Enthusiastically, my dear four-year-old son grabbed the red pen and drew and drew. Red was the obvious choice for him as red is his favourite colour.

Brows furrowed with great intent and concentration, he moved the red pen here and there.

Afterwards, he announced, "MUM! LOOK! LOOK!" 

Trying hard to be the most delighted mother around (for he is my dear son after all), I gushed cheerfully, "What have you drawn?" 

"CARS! I drew CARS!" he answered excitedly. 

"WOW! Great effort there!!" I mused.

In my head, I wondered, "Where are the cars?"  

PS: According to the father, he has indeed drawn CARS! 

The father, who apparently has amazing powers of decipherment, has found the hieroglyphical cars. 

Can YOU spot them or make them out? :)

Tools of my Trade :)

My favourite "Little Twin Stars" pencil -- a sweet and heartfelt gift from the sister as a souvenir from the Land of the Rising Sun. She knows that I adore Kiki and Lala! :) :) :) 

My "longest relationship" ruler -- a Children's Day present from one of my teachers when I was in Primary Two many, many years ago. Such sentimental value! :) :) :) 

Giggles from 2013! New Take on Proverbs! MURDER begins at home, and more!

TWJH's superbly amusing take on PROVERBS. Still makes me smile at his crazy antics and weird thoughts... 

MURDER begins at home >> I don't want to be in your home, that's for sure!

LOSERS can't be choosers >> Hmmm...

The best things in life are BOOKS >> Pretty Well Said, No? :) 

TWJH is a wild and hilarious kid! :) 

TOO FUNNY!
He 'allowed' me to snap this picture of him with a Reindeer Headband on! HAHA :)