Today, we visited the different places of interest in Foshan, Nanhai. We went to Mount Xiqiao, a very scenic place with a very huge statue of the Goddness of Mercy (about 61.9m high). We also went to the Ancestral Temple (Foshan Zumiao), Huang Feihong museum (learning about the well-respected late Martial Arts Master, Huang Feihong) and Kang Youwei Old Residence (to find out more about the life of the late Kang Youwei, a great educator and leader of the reform movement in modern China). Wow! Our learning for the day was very enriching indeed. We have definitely benefited a lot from this trip though this is just the second day.
Ang Xiang Yong (5 Opal)
I had a fun time today. We went to Foshan Huang Feihong museum. The lion dance and Wushu performances were very impressive. I wish I could be as good as the performers.
Huang Xin Shuai (5 Pearl)
I bought some fish food and fed the fish in the pond at Mount Xiqiao this afternoon. The fish food was very cheap as it only cost 5 RMB (S$1) I was happy to see the fish swarming towards me. It was a beautiful sight.
Nurhazirah Binte Ahmad (5 Amethyst)
I used to be very scared of the Lion Dance performance. After watching the performances put up by the Huang Feihong Museum, I managed to overcome my fear and I am no longer scared of the Lion Dances.
Cheah Cayyin (5 Onyx)
Today, we went to see many beautiful places and learnt many things about the brave heroes in China. We also went to the Kwan-Yin cultural park and that is one of my favourite place we visited today. We fed the fish and prayed.
Bae Jin Woo (5 Opal)
I have learnt about Kang Youwei, the great politician and Huang Feihong, the great Kungfu master and a medicine doctor today.
Md Shahid (5 Amethyst)
Today, I have learnt how to write Chinese words in Mandarin.
Mindy Boo ( 5 Ruby)
The food is getting better and better. The things here are very interesting. I wish I have a lot of money so that I can buy more things.
Isn't that fun? I hope you guys will join us for the immersion programme next year!!! :)
Sunday, 1 June 2008
Saturday, 31 May 2008
Day 1: Embarking on the Learning Journey
The children were all very excited about the trip. Everyone reached the airport earlier than the stipulated time. The faces of the little ones gleamed and showed tons of excitement. It was nice to see many people coming to send us off on this beautiful morning and that includes our Principal (Mr Tay) and some of our Keming teachers. It was a mixed feeling of excitement and sadness for most of us. Tears welled up in some students' eyes. Parting with family members was not easy. Nevertheless, the students plucked up their courage and bade their families farewell.
Aditi (5 Pearl)
I feel like running back to my family members at the departure hall. I am going to miss them. I will learn to be independent.
Kim Yoon Sung (5 Ruby)
I enjoyed my flight journey on the SIA plane. The food was fantastic and I could watch TV games and watch movies.
Tan Yen Ming (5 Pearl)
Shimen is very BIG! I love the hostel as the beds are comfortable and there is air conditioning for all the rooms.
Lycia Goh (5 Opal)
Today was super tiring but FUN! I love the plane ride as there were games and movies though the food was not much to my liking.
I enjoyed my flight journey on the SIA plane. The food was fantastic and I could watch TV games and watch movies.
Tan Yen Ming (5 Pearl)
Shimen is very BIG! I love the hostel as the beds are comfortable and there is air conditioning for all the rooms.
Lycia Goh (5 Opal)
Today was super tiring but FUN! I love the plane ride as there were games and movies though the food was not much to my liking.
Friday, 30 May 2008
Thoughts from teachers-in-charge
How time flies! Just one more day and we will be in China. Hooray!!! Our EI (Emotional Index) is pretty high yah!
Frankly, this trip is a real challenge for us, the teachers-in-charge especially with alarming news on EV 71 and the recent earthquake. For your information, the school has already informed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Education about our trip. We are monitoring the situation in China very closely keeping in mind that SAFETY is our TOP PRIORITY. Rest assured there is regular communication with our travel agent as well as the teacher-in-charge over at Shimen. Glad to know that the situation in Nanhai is stable and okay. What a relief! :)
Frankly, this trip is a real challenge for us, the teachers-in-charge especially with alarming news on EV 71 and the recent earthquake. For your information, the school has already informed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Education about our trip. We are monitoring the situation in China very closely keeping in mind that SAFETY is our TOP PRIORITY. Rest assured there is regular communication with our travel agent as well as the teacher-in-charge over at Shimen. Glad to know that the situation in Nanhai is stable and okay. What a relief! :)
Practices... for a surprise
These few days, our team went into 'seclusion'. What? Not for exam, of course. :p Well, we want to surprise our Shimen friends in China and that explains why we 'hide' in the music studio to perfect our skit, songs and fashion parade. We are set to entertain and impress our new friends with our talents. Shhh... do not tell them. It is a lot of hard work indeed but we enjoy it especially the team bonding. :)
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