Hey Guys! Mel here! Heh. Just found out today that I must Re-exam! =(( So gotta put Council Work on a hold fer some time! Don't worry I'll make sure I'll make it through this re-exam. Not gonna let you all down. Kinda Tough to get this through knowing how much fun, laughter, peace and joy you guys would be having planning for Orientation/Grad Night/Open house! But fret not, after 6th Dec, I can help too! =)) I'll be looking forward to that! Just hope everything goes well, I'll make it through to the end not only for myself but for Council Too! May not be able to plan stuff with ya guys for this month but you guys will always be in the heart alright? 6th Council Rocks! Heh. Love ya guys!! Those who r taking Re-exam too! Jiayou k? As the saying goes, hand in hand we'll make it through to the end! Pub Co, I'm gonna miss you for this month! =x mmmm..Kkk. Take care guys!
-Mel-
-Mel-
//** Journey with Anonymous **//
10/31/2005 10:00:00 PM
Friday, October 21, 200510/31/2005 10:00:00 PM
Now that after Mr Yeo's talk, I guess most of us are rather convinced by the school and is showing some form of support to the school's decision. However, i am still sure that many are still upset.. or felt betrayed by the sch. its what i think a "sure-have" situation and what we can do is hope that time heals all wounds.
i had kept a saying from one wise guy in mind. Seek Alignment but not Agreement.
This is indeed true and i have to agree that we can't agree with each other all the time. but i am not saying we shld go with whatever the sch wants. But now that the sch had compromised and some of our primary concerns (sports cca's matters) are addressed, maybe its our turn to align our stand.
I have to admit that to develop a niche area is not easy. Being in the Kranji Sec Badminton team(which was the niche of the sch), we are constantly showered with all the support. even the sch have to think twice before using the hall for any events or rehearsals. It is under that support that we can perform. but this often comes in the expense of other CCAs. I do agree with the sch prioritizing which area they want to develop but i just doubt their choice of CCA.
Ogl selection is another issue that is disturbing me. I had lost alot of Ogls with great potential through the course of these few days. to those whom had decided to drop out, dun feel bad, the council respect ur decision. =)
what had impressed me is that i now find that Pioneers are actually alive and they do feel alot for each other. People speaking up for each other is definitely a heart-warming sight. i do believe that we Pioneers did not went down without a Fight. We came to Lt3 ydae to win our rights. and to a certain extent, i think we did got what we wanted. We did not went to Lt3 for the 'Exposure' we went to win.
Now that the great Hoo Haa on what is happening is subsiding, i began to see that the sports CCAs are putting in much more effort in proving their worth. All the best Pioneers, i do hope this would not be a few days affair.
The school's motto had always been a joke in the Badminton team. while i "lift" i learn, always "serving", always learning. It is true that there are so many aspects of the game that i can't finish learning. Even today during training i had just learnt the way to hold the racquet when i play a net shot. But whats more important to me is the values that i aqquired with this butch of team-mates i have now, and it has nothing to do with badminton, but had shaped my personality and that would never appear in my testimonial but always reflected by my actions.
Some opionions by Darth-Johnny
i had kept a saying from one wise guy in mind. Seek Alignment but not Agreement.
This is indeed true and i have to agree that we can't agree with each other all the time. but i am not saying we shld go with whatever the sch wants. But now that the sch had compromised and some of our primary concerns (sports cca's matters) are addressed, maybe its our turn to align our stand.
I have to admit that to develop a niche area is not easy. Being in the Kranji Sec Badminton team(which was the niche of the sch), we are constantly showered with all the support. even the sch have to think twice before using the hall for any events or rehearsals. It is under that support that we can perform. but this often comes in the expense of other CCAs. I do agree with the sch prioritizing which area they want to develop but i just doubt their choice of CCA.
Ogl selection is another issue that is disturbing me. I had lost alot of Ogls with great potential through the course of these few days. to those whom had decided to drop out, dun feel bad, the council respect ur decision. =)
what had impressed me is that i now find that Pioneers are actually alive and they do feel alot for each other. People speaking up for each other is definitely a heart-warming sight. i do believe that we Pioneers did not went down without a Fight. We came to Lt3 ydae to win our rights. and to a certain extent, i think we did got what we wanted. We did not went to Lt3 for the 'Exposure' we went to win.
Now that the great Hoo Haa on what is happening is subsiding, i began to see that the sports CCAs are putting in much more effort in proving their worth. All the best Pioneers, i do hope this would not be a few days affair.
The school's motto had always been a joke in the Badminton team. while i "lift" i learn, always "serving", always learning. It is true that there are so many aspects of the game that i can't finish learning. Even today during training i had just learnt the way to hold the racquet when i play a net shot. But whats more important to me is the values that i aqquired with this butch of team-mates i have now, and it has nothing to do with badminton, but had shaped my personality and that would never appear in my testimonial but always reflected by my actions.
Some opionions by Darth-Johnny
//** Journey with Anonymous **//
10/21/2005 11:21:00 PM
10/21/2005 11:21:00 PM
Date: Thurs, 20/10/05
Time: 1330
Venue: LT 3
What really happened:
****(ODAC) was rushing to leave the LT after about 1 hour of a rubbish dialogue session (leaving for bio make-up lecture)... XXX from council stopped him. ****claims XXX pointed at him, then pointed at the floor in front of him (in front of XXX), so **** went there...
XXX : " Boy, which CCA you from?"
**** : " ODAC."
XXX : "I fully support them closing down ODAC, no wonder lah, got ppl like u never tuck in shirt!"
**** walks away pissed.
**** and ODAC demand a public apology from XXX in days to come..
Will it come....i say it's unlikely...
Will the tension remain...i say it's likely..for a while...
So...Lessons learnt...
(1) Dun piss people who are already pissed, off...
(2) Be sensitive to others' feelings
Should XXX apologize?
Yes he should..oops... did i just say that person was a guy..oh well..that just leaves us with 2 possible suspects...Joseph Lee and Patrick Tong...
Guys please..dun tarnish the reputation of the STUDENTS' council just for your own pride...
Time: 1330
Venue: LT 3
What really happened:
****(ODAC) was rushing to leave the LT after about 1 hour of a rubbish dialogue session (leaving for bio make-up lecture)... XXX from council stopped him. ****claims XXX pointed at him, then pointed at the floor in front of him (in front of XXX), so **** went there...
XXX : " Boy, which CCA you from?"
**** : " ODAC."
XXX : "I fully support them closing down ODAC, no wonder lah, got ppl like u never tuck in shirt!"
**** walks away pissed.
**** and ODAC demand a public apology from XXX in days to come..
Will it come....i say it's unlikely...
Will the tension remain...i say it's likely..for a while...
So...Lessons learnt...
(1) Dun piss people who are already pissed, off...
(2) Be sensitive to others' feelings
Should XXX apologize?
Yes he should..oops... did i just say that person was a guy..oh well..that just leaves us with 2 possible suspects...Joseph Lee and Patrick Tong...
Guys please..dun tarnish the reputation of the STUDENTS' council just for your own pride...
//** Journey with Anonymous **//
10/21/2005 05:31:00 PM
10/21/2005 05:31:00 PM
>>>News of the century!!!
>>>A vicious emotional battle, an outpouring of public anger, and finally the announcement of a high level intervention...This has all the elements of a John Grimson thriller... That's the latest saga that has beseiged Pioneer Junior College.
>>>Yes you heard it straight from the lion's mouth, PJ is now down to only 5...Sports CCAs, all Clubs and Societies are now "absorbed" into the various departments, (i.e. they no longer exist), and the worst is ODAC is disbanded...now what reason did the management give for this stupid decision?
>>>Why go for competition when u are gonna lose anway?
>>I ask: Why study, when we're gonna lose to HC anyway, why live when you're gonna die?
>>>The answer: that's a different thing.
>>>Student council badge: $4
>>>Getting elected into council: $60
>>>Sitting & doing nothing while the school ravages the rest of the school(the very people we swore to speak up for): priceless...
>>>What a big joke...
>>>Election time: We will be your voice...Dun promise what you can't deliver...
>>>Now: You can say anything you want to the school, but you must be polite...Oxymorons man...seriously...
>>>No free speech, no valued opinions, no student feedback=uninformed decision=unhappy population=disgrunted students=dis-satisfaction=lost of PJC pride=no promotion of PJ to juniors=fall in number of ppl who CHOOSE to be here=loss of potential sports players=emotional outbursts=....
Spread it on...
This is the ranting of someone who is
very Very VEry VERy VERY F**KING pissed off..
cheers...
>>>A vicious emotional battle, an outpouring of public anger, and finally the announcement of a high level intervention...This has all the elements of a John Grimson thriller... That's the latest saga that has beseiged Pioneer Junior College.
>>>Yes you heard it straight from the lion's mouth, PJ is now down to only 5...Sports CCAs, all Clubs and Societies are now "absorbed" into the various departments, (i.e. they no longer exist), and the worst is ODAC is disbanded...now what reason did the management give for this stupid decision?
>>>Why go for competition when u are gonna lose anway?
>>I ask: Why study, when we're gonna lose to HC anyway, why live when you're gonna die?
>>>The answer: that's a different thing.
>>>Student council badge: $4
>>>Getting elected into council: $60
>>>Sitting & doing nothing while the school ravages the rest of the school(the very people we swore to speak up for): priceless...
>>>What a big joke...
>>>Election time: We will be your voice...Dun promise what you can't deliver...
>>>Now: You can say anything you want to the school, but you must be polite...Oxymorons man...seriously...
>>>No free speech, no valued opinions, no student feedback=uninformed decision=unhappy population=disgrunted students=dis-satisfaction=lost of PJC pride=no promotion of PJ to juniors=fall in number of ppl who CHOOSE to be here=loss of potential sports players=emotional outbursts=....
Spread it on...
This is the ranting of someone who is
very Very VEry VERy VERY F**KING pissed off..
cheers...
//** Journey with Anonymous **//
10/21/2005 05:24:00 PM
10/21/2005 05:24:00 PM