Today was a different day, in that we were having our last day with them. So right after morning assembly, I switched presents with Michael, and reminded him not to open it until he went back, haha, but maybe he didnt hear me or jus couldnt overcome his curiosity, and he took a look during chinese lesson, when he was back at the dorm. Haha. Its ok, nothing big. Then we had our lessons...which we both found quite boring, but the difference is, that Michael didnt slep a wink in class today! Haha, it must have felt different for him too. SS was interesting, we discussed about the issue of ERP (Electronic Road Pricing a.k.a. Everyday Rob People) and Mrs Ong let us listen to Mr Brown's podcast on that. It was a really funny song, entertaining yet with some truth in it. I felt happy that as we listened to the song, I saw Michael laughing with the rest of the class. Why? Because it shows that he already has quite some understanding of the Singaporean culture to have understood the funny parts, and that's really good, I mean, that the aim of the immersion programme has been reached, isnt it? Haha, felt really good about that. Then we also had maths lesson, where those 'highscorers' are given a chance to mass clear their points by doing the air chair, at the rate of 1 demerit point deducted per minute. And you r not allowed to stop halfway just because you have cleared your points or are tired. It must be done from the start to the end of the lesson for the whole of 50 points to be cleared. So...Alvin was sweating quite badly, but Sheng Wei was rather composed and calm. No sweat.
Recess was a class recess+farewell to the visitors. So we all rushed to RJC and bought some things to eat. Sadly there wasnt really enough seats at the longer table, so some of us moved to another smaller one and not all of us could eat together...a real pity. Then we realised that we were slightly late and rushed back to class, while the Koreans continued to eat since they didnt have to rush for the Chinese period. I nearly thought that that would have been the last time seeing them, but fortunately not.
Everything went well, Mdm Wong was so kind to have let us off, and even helped to take group photos for us when the Koreans returned for a 'final' farewell after the Chinese period. It was quite funny, but I could almost sense the unusual atmosphere then in the classroom, it wasnt simply the usual laughing and suanning going on. Well, I dont have the group photos with me now, will get them later. Then we went for assembly, and the Koreans left us, ok maybe except Jon. We were all packed in LT1, and watching the dance item called 'Unity in Diversity'. It was almost like propaganda, and how I wished that they were there to watch the performance. To us, yeah...its just so usual, we see it so often, but maybe not to them...
So after the performance was over, I went out to look for Mr Koh and passed him his present from Tina. And he was like so surprised that he also wanted to return her something and went to prepare for it, while Jim and I made our way towards the gate, out of school. But miraculously, I got a call from Ben Ng and he told me that Michael was looking for me. Wow...that was the best thing he could have said. And so, we managed to meet yet again, and this time, we had time on our hands. Think it was because many of them wanted to have some time on their own, with or without their buddies, and not go on a trip every single day. So they cancelled the trip, and there we were. Samuel saw us and joined us, and I called Teng Chuan to tell him about our plans, fortunately he could make it, haha. XinYan...couldnt reach him and Viet was busy, so...sadly they couldnt go.
We brought Michael to Kovan to bowl, and talked about lots of things on the way there and back, and I think that Michael has really experienced more of the Singaporean life than the others. I mean, you need to actually try taking a bus right? Haha. I also find it fascinating to find out the differences and the reasons why, haha. We werent good at bowling, yea, but nevertheless we did have a lot of fun, shouting at strikes, commenting on others, trying to learn how to bowl better by looking at pros...haha. Reminds me of a class gathering-like occasion.
Then we all went home, and I brought Michael back to school to play basketball with Ben Ng, but on the way back, Mr Koh called and said that he has prepared a gift for them and told me to pick it up, haha. So we went back to school, and I told Michael to get a seat while I talked to Mr Koh. And so...dunno why he took so long that when we got back to where he was sitting, he was already sleeping. haha, I guess its because he didnt sleep in class today? And so he gave him the gifts and said bye...and then we went back to the Basketball court and they played basketball. I went home. But before that, just as I was about to leave, he said something really nice, haha, dunno if he had heard my reply, cos it might have been too soft, but I really do have lots to tell him, haha. Becoming one of the student ambassadors, has really been a great choice I made. To all from Korea, thank you for being such great guests and feel free to come back again! =D
Wow, a long post, now for some pictures:
Chaos in class after class
Michael and Me! (alliteration)
Teng Chuan and the girls...
Teng Chuan showing off his bowling skills
Us on the bus (rhymes)
