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Francis
14
Victorian
VSPB
ARROW sCOUT
Aut. Viam. Inveniam. Aut. Faciam
"Either I shall find a way, or I shall make one" - Hannibal
For Grading: RSP Orientation
Today was a rather interesting day, which was the Regional Studies Program(RSP) orientation for the new secondary one students. Of course, we the pioneer batch didn't get one because well...we were the pioneer batch! And though we didn't really feel it, it's sort of a duty for the initiated to induct the uninitiated. Although there are many methods, like dunking people into the Eco Pond, we decided to do it the civilized way, after all, we're all gentlemen.
So it was up to us to make sure that the new Secondary one students had a more special introduction than us. We planned a very special lineup, starting with a little tour of the RSP room and the little "garden" outside on the balcony, and ending with Amazing Race: RSP version. I'll elaborate on that a little later, but for now, I'll put up some pictures of the tour.
I was in charge of the spice smelling station during the Amazing Race, so at the start I figured I'd contribute to the instruments introduction, seeing as I had a rough idea of how to play both sets of instruments, the Gamelan and the Arrumba respectively.
A picture of the Secondary One Students with me laughing heartily in the background, at what I can't remember.
Just a small picture of the garden in case anyone is interested.
So basically, since I had some free time before my job started with the Amazing Race, I decided I'd give Daniel Kong a helping hand in introducing the instruments. The Secondary Ones were very responsive, albeit a little cheeky. They gamely volunteered to try out some of the instruments and all in all I felt that "WOW" factor.
I'm really sorry, but I didn't take a photo of the spice smelling station. Basically, the game worked this way: I showed them 3 spices, and I asked them to smell them and I told them the name of it. Then I blind folded them and gave them the spice to smell and subsequently name. It was quite interesting to note that some of the secondary one students have really keen noses!
There were a whole lot of other stations including Bola Bekel(A version of five stones with seashells), Sepak Takraw, Gasing, Chapteh(Traditional games), Naming the instruments, Naming the plants(The garden DID come in handy!) and the Secondary One students really enjoyed it.
The day ended with the grand finale, the pièce de résistance . Ze xuan singing Bengawan Solo!
Let's watch a clip of Ze xuan serenading us with his Baritone voice!
Wasn't that just amazing? That smooth voice really launches you into the song and you inevitably find yourself cheering and applauding every time he gives you an opportunity to!
Honestly, humor aside(I thought that Ze Xuan put in his 100%), it's really laudable that everyone was willing to put up a good show just to tell the Secondary Ones that, hey, "RSP is FUN!". On hindsight, pulling this whole day into perspective, I think that honestly, it was a really incredible introduction to everything RSP related, and in a certain sense, the Victorian Spirit, how everyone is willing to contribute in their best capacity to make the whole event a gigantic success.
It just shows very plainly, that anyone can plan something that everyone enjoys as long as you believe in your cause and you put in your 110% :D
Today was a rather interesting day, which was the Regional Studies Program(RSP) orientation for the new secondary one students. Of course, we the pioneer batch didn't get one because well...we were the pioneer batch! And though we didn't really feel it, it's sort of a duty for the initiated to induct the uninitiated. Although there are many methods, like dunking people into the Eco Pond, we decided to do it the civilized way, after all, we're all gentlemen.
So it was up to us to make sure that the new Secondary one students had a more special introduction than us. We planned a very special lineup, starting with a little tour of the RSP room and the little "garden" outside on the balcony, and ending with Amazing Race: RSP version. I'll elaborate on that a little later, but for now, I'll put up some pictures of the tour.
I was in charge of the spice smelling station during the Amazing Race, so at the start I figured I'd contribute to the instruments introduction, seeing as I had a rough idea of how to play both sets of instruments, the Gamelan and the Arrumba respectively.
A picture of the Secondary One Students with me laughing heartily in the background, at what I can't remember.
Just a small picture of the garden in case anyone is interested.
So basically, since I had some free time before my job started with the Amazing Race, I decided I'd give Daniel Kong a helping hand in introducing the instruments. The Secondary Ones were very responsive, albeit a little cheeky. They gamely volunteered to try out some of the instruments and all in all I felt that "WOW" factor.
I'm really sorry, but I didn't take a photo of the spice smelling station. Basically, the game worked this way: I showed them 3 spices, and I asked them to smell them and I told them the name of it. Then I blind folded them and gave them the spice to smell and subsequently name. It was quite interesting to note that some of the secondary one students have really keen noses!
There were a whole lot of other stations including Bola Bekel(A version of five stones with seashells), Sepak Takraw, Gasing, Chapteh(Traditional games), Naming the instruments, Naming the plants(The garden DID come in handy!) and the Secondary One students really enjoyed it.
The day ended with the grand finale, the pièce de résistance . Ze xuan singing Bengawan Solo!
Let's watch a clip of Ze xuan serenading us with his Baritone voice!
Wasn't that just amazing? That smooth voice really launches you into the song and you inevitably find yourself cheering and applauding every time he gives you an opportunity to!
Honestly, humor aside(I thought that Ze Xuan put in his 100%), it's really laudable that everyone was willing to put up a good show just to tell the Secondary Ones that, hey, "RSP is FUN!". On hindsight, pulling this whole day into perspective, I think that honestly, it was a really incredible introduction to everything RSP related, and in a certain sense, the Victorian Spirit, how everyone is willing to contribute in their best capacity to make the whole event a gigantic success.
It just shows very plainly, that anyone can plan something that everyone enjoys as long as you believe in your cause and you put in your 110% :D
Francis
14
Victorian :D
Arrow Scout :)
VSPB
TGS-ian Xp
Aut Viam Inveniam Aut Faciam - Hannibal.
WISHES
Improve chinese. [ ]
Lose the fats. [ ]
Maintain level position. [ ]
Maintain a good study-life balance.[ ]
Be less vulgar.(How did I become vulgar in the first place) [ ]
2.4km <14 [X]
