When I was in Sec 1 in Mauritius, I had a great friend. Although I can't remember her name now, I can visualise her - taller, prettier and soooo good at sports!
I always admired her and soooo wanted to be best buddies but somehow...
I don't know why we always ended up bickering!!
Once she made me so mad by saying something nasty about my dad (as my family was poor when I was young). That day, I literally went berserk and threw my desk on the floor ( I know it was already on the floor - I mean topple it over).
I still remember my geography teacher came to calm me down as I was crying hysterically - really not about that comment but because of days of little incidents - but that was the comment that set me off.
I also blurted out some hurtful comments.
After that day, life resumed as normal but we were no longer good friends. In my heart, I let go not because of the comments but because I made the decision that we were not good for each other and I moved on although we still talked to each other.
Once she told me she had also been jealous of me - Me ... shorter, not so pretty, awfully useless at sports - specially volleyball!
Well life is like that! I have no more bad feelings for my 'once-friend'. I learnt that I must not expect the world of a friend and rush friendship. Friendship can only grow when we give it time - it is a slow mover - it hates to be rushed and .... sometimes it doesn't happen no matter what we do because it's not meant to be!
Such is Life. Accept it.
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In the heat of day
Lemonade chilled, sour yet cold
Sudden rain, wet shoes
by Jun Jie
Silent heat of day
Small white clouds dance in the sky
Blast of wind - colder
by Daniel
In the heat of day
Sitting in the shade, reading
Drops of water rained
by Fauzia
Windy afternoon
Hair sprawled all over my face
Wind stops, sneezing starts
by Jess
Windy afternoon
Money blown off people's hands
Lands in beggar's bowl
by Lucky
In the heat of day
Water evaporates fast
Rain comes, heat away
by Wei Zhi
Fear Pie' s and Eugene' s settings were voted best by 6 Grace pupils.
They received an overwhelming 28 votes each!
They used the words that I know but made the setting much better!
Both settings can be imagined or visualised and felt!
SeKwon
Eugene's setting reveals one point form the main event. It gives me a clue of what the main event is about!
I like the words 'untamed' wind as they form a picutre in my mind almost immediately.
Natalie
I intend to copy the similes and express my feelings. I also want to imagine myself at the scene so that I can describe better!
Charmaine
The 6 Grace writers teach me that simple words mixed in a sentence can really create a clear picture in my mind. It's really like a puzzle - you use a SUITABLE word and MATCH!
In order to "Show", not 'Tell', I have to add more feelings and expression to let the reader feel and picture the image of what's happening!
Jordan
Do not write the same way you speak!
Natalie
*Even simple words can stand out from others.
*Make similes that are original.
*Use action-packed verbs when the situation is critical.
*Link paragraphs.
*Try not to be out of point!
Chao Jun
Chosen vocabulary can be simple but effective.
Do not digress!
Try not to use the same word over again and again.
Eugene
In Summary
1) One doesn't need to use excellent vocabulary all the time but we must try to use a varied language.
2) Sentence structure helps when you write as it gives readers a complete story, not bits and pieces.
3) "Showing" helps build excitement.
4) Verbs are useful to express actions, feelings and emotions.
Daniel
Simple words can also make a story interesting. As writers, we need to to choose relevant words to spice up the story and make the reader WANT to continue reading on.
Clarissa
The 6 Grace writers used simple words for what they imagine - trees, vehicles and vases - and write what they see.
I should do some planning on simple words I can use and have a broad mind!
Darren
Chosen vocabulary can be simple but needs to be correctly placed.
The 6 Grace authors taught me that under pressure, we must still think of descriptive words.
Even the simplest word like 'red' will make the composition stand out.
I will remember to describe my emotions next time.
Charmaine
Phrase my sentences well and choose the right words.
A word can express feelings and thoughts.
Use similes and describe things well!
A few decorative words can light up the whole composition.
Theresa
6 Grace
2009:
39 pupils - 20 Girls / 19 Boys
2008:
36 pupils - 12 girls / 24 boys
Generous of Mind and Spirit,
Responsible students as well as teacher, we aim to be!
Action is better than pretty words, we know!
Caring and Cool, we shun colourful words!
Endless enthusiasm for each other and Learning is vital to US!
39 pupils - 20 Girls / 19 Boys
2008:
36 pupils - 12 girls / 24 boys
Generous of Mind and Spirit,
Responsible students as well as teacher, we aim to be!
Action is better than pretty words, we know!
Caring and Cool, we shun colourful words!
Endless enthusiasm for each other and Learning is vital to US!
6 grace 2009
Class Rules
Believe in Yourself
Every Piece of Work Counts
100% Participation
Mind Your language
We, 6 Grace adopt the values LOVE and RESPECT for 2009
Believe in Yourself
Every Piece of Work Counts
100% Participation
Mind Your language
We, 6 Grace adopt the values LOVE and RESPECT for 2009
6 Grace 2008
"6 Grace is a funny, independent and confident class."
"I think I was sent to this class to make me a better person than I used to be."
"6 Grace pupils are very daring with their answers, whether answers are right or wrong!"
"I think I was sent to this class to make me a better person than I used to be."
"6 Grace pupils are very daring with their answers, whether answers are right or wrong!"
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In the heat of day
Lemonade chilled, sour yet cold
Sudden rain, wet shoes
by Jun Jie
Silent heat of day
Small white clouds dance in the sky
Blast of wind - colder
by Daniel
In the heat of day
Sitting in the shade, reading
Drops of water rained
by Fauzia
Windy afternoon
Hair sprawled all over my face
Wind stops, sneezing starts
by Jess
Windy afternoon
Money blown off people's hands
Lands in beggar's bowl
by Lucky
In the heat of day
Water evaporates fast
Rain comes, heat away
by Wei Zhi
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KUDOS for Best Settings
Fear Pie' s and Eugene' s settings were voted best by 6 Grace pupils.
They received an overwhelming 28 votes each!
They used the words that I know but made the setting much better!
Both settings can be imagined or visualised and felt!
SeKwon
Eugene's setting reveals one point form the main event. It gives me a clue of what the main event is about!
I like the words 'untamed' wind as they form a picutre in my mind almost immediately.
Natalie
I intend to copy the similes and express my feelings. I also want to imagine myself at the scene so that I can describe better!
Charmaine
About Simple Words
The 6 Grace writers teach me that simple words mixed in a sentence can really create a clear picture in my mind. It's really like a puzzle - you use a SUITABLE word and MATCH!
In order to "Show", not 'Tell', I have to add more feelings and expression to let the reader feel and picture the image of what's happening!
Jordan
Do not write the same way you speak!
Natalie
*Even simple words can stand out from others.
*Make similes that are original.
*Use action-packed verbs when the situation is critical.
*Link paragraphs.
*Try not to be out of point!
Chao Jun
Chosen vocabulary can be simple but effective.
Do not digress!
Try not to use the same word over again and again.
Eugene
In Summary
1) One doesn't need to use excellent vocabulary all the time but we must try to use a varied language.
2) Sentence structure helps when you write as it gives readers a complete story, not bits and pieces.
3) "Showing" helps build excitement.
4) Verbs are useful to express actions, feelings and emotions.
Daniel
Simple words can also make a story interesting. As writers, we need to to choose relevant words to spice up the story and make the reader WANT to continue reading on.
Clarissa
The 6 Grace writers used simple words for what they imagine - trees, vehicles and vases - and write what they see.
I should do some planning on simple words I can use and have a broad mind!
Darren
Chosen vocabulary can be simple but needs to be correctly placed.
The 6 Grace authors taught me that under pressure, we must still think of descriptive words.
Even the simplest word like 'red' will make the composition stand out.
I will remember to describe my emotions next time.
Charmaine
Phrase my sentences well and choose the right words.
A word can express feelings and thoughts.
Use similes and describe things well!
A few decorative words can light up the whole composition.
Theresa
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