Psalm 127:3

Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him. (NLT)

December 31, 2009

Fruit Basket Programme 2010

The Fruit Basket Programme started in October 2007. 

It is a gesture of on-going encouragement from parents to teachers for their hard work and dedication to the students.  Since its commencement, the programme has fostered better co-operation between school and parents.

The fruit basket is delivered to the school (General Office) every Friday morning.  The fruit basket will then be presented to the teachers during their meeting on every Friday afternoon.

We are extending an invitation for this weekly pledge.

3 EASY STEPS TO PARTICIPATE:

1. Contact PSG that you want to make a contribution. We will advise you of the slot/date available.  You may email us at the email address on the left bar of the blog.

2. Prepare your fruit basket ( worth at least $25) and deliver it to the General Office on the Friday morning you have been assigned. Useful tips: Buy whole fruits that do not require cutting e.g. bananas, apples, pears & grapes . Place them in any basket you have. If you want to be creative, go ahead and decorate the basket to your liking. If you do not have a basket, you can use any receptacles eg trays, fruit bowls etc etc.

3. Prepare a card/ note with words of encouragement for our teachers. Our teachers need encouragement too! Remember to put your name and your child/ward's name and class on the card/note as well. Then, deliver to General Office on that day.

We are planning our roster once again and would like to receive your commitment to the date/s you are available. Slots are available from Jan 2010 onwards!

However, if for some reason you have committed but you are unable to fulfill the pledge allotted to you, please let us know in advance so that we can arrange alternatives.

We look forward to your contributions.

Another Year is Dawning

Another year is dawning,
Dear Master, let it be,
In working, or in waiting,
Another year with Thee.

Another year of mercies,
Of faithfulness and grace;
Another year of gladness
In the shining of Thy face.

Another year of progress,
Another year of praise,
Another year of proving
Thy presence all the days.

Another year of service,
Of witness of Thy love,
Another year of training
For holier work above.

Another year is dawning,
Dear Master, let it be
On earth, or else in heaven
Another year for Thee.


--Francis Ridley Havergal (1874)

December 26, 2009

JESUS is the Reason for the Season

When the gifts have been opened

And the songs have been sung

And we’re gathered ‘round the tree

Let’s not forget the reason

Christmas came to be

It was God in all His wonder

Who sent the greatest gift of love

A child, His Son, born in Bethlehem

Sent down from up above

December 23, 2009

Secondary One Registration, 23-Dec-2009

This morning was the Sec 1 Registration for pupils entering PHS in 2010.

Principal, Lim Yan Hock presented a brief introduction and VPs, Heads of Level and the respective form-teachers were introduced. The Discipline Master gave a concise description of the proper hair and school attire, and to highlight the prohibition of mobile phones and among other things to the attentive parents and their children.

It was indeed a scene of activity - parents asking the same questions - "Must my child wear the newly-bought uniform?" "What time does the school book-shop closes?" "I forgot to bring the Report Book. Can bring on 4th Jan?" "Must bring the Health Booklet too?... ok".  Form teachers, co-form teachers (and aided by a PSG member) were accustomed to such questions and fielded them efficiently.

The important instructions were impressed upon each parent & pupil patiently. These instructions included the time at which school commences on 4th Jan 2010, the compulsory Adventure Camp on 7-8th Jan 2010, CCA Open House and the Meet-the-Parents session on 9th Jan.  In no time at all, the registration was over, and parents and their children were busy with the measurements of the PE attire and school jacket, and their purchases of school uniforms and text-books/stationery.

By 11.30am, school councillors were seen clearing the chairs from the Bethel Hall.  PSG members are now concerned with plans for the coming activities, the first one being the Adventure Camp on 7th-8th Jan.

We are encouraged that at the end of this day, many new parents have signed up to join the PSG.  It is our hope that these new parents would be active in volunteering their time and effort for the benefit of the school and in turn, their children.

Finally, we would like to welcome the new pupils in the PHS family for the next four years, and even more, as Alumni members.

December 05, 2009

2 Recipes for Christmas - Cookies

It's the season for Christmas.  Here are 2 simple healthy recipes for cookies, which you can give as gifts for Christmas.

Whole grain flour is used in place of plain flour, canola oil instead of butter/magarine and applesauce is a healthy alternative to sugar.

Spiced Molasses Cookies

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time : 10 mins
Total Time : 17 mins
Serves 42

Ingredients
  • 2 cups whole grain flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 large egg whites
Method

  1. Preheat oven to 180 deg C.  Coat 2 large baking trays/sheets with cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, cloves and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, applesauce, oil, molasses and egg whites.  Using an electricer mixer on medium speed, beat for 1 minute, or until well-combined.  With the mixer at low speed, gradually beat in the flour mixture.
  4. Drop the dough by level teaspoons about 1" apart on the prepared baking trays/sheets.
  5. Bake 1 sheet at a time for 10 mins, or until lightly browned.  Cool on a rack for 2 minutes.   Remove cookies from the sheet/tray and place in the rack to cool completely.

Oatmeal Cookies with Cherries

Prep Time : 15 mins
Cook Time : 10 mins
Total Time : 27 mins

Serves : 30

Ingredients
  • 1 cup whole grain flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 cups rolled-oats
  • 3/4 cup dried cherries
Method
  1. Preheat oven to 190 deg C.  Coat 2 large baking sheets with cooking spray.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar and granulated sugar, applesauce, oil, egg and vanilla. Stir until well blended. Add the flour mixture and stir until combined. Add in the oats and cherries.
  4. Drop the batter by rounded teaspoonfuls, 2" apart, onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 mins, or until gold brown. Let stand on the baking sheet for 10 mins before removing to a rack to cool completely.
We hope you would try these recipes. Do drop us a comment on your review of these recipes. We welcome any tasting opportunities if you require a second opinion!

Coming Events 2010

Dear Parents,

The following are the events for Dec - Jan 2010:

  1. 23th Dec-2009 :  Sec 1 registration
    • We require 9 parents to assist the teachers in registering new students for Sec 1.  The respective class teachers will provide instructions on that day.
    • 3 more parents will be required to promote PSG activities on that day.
  2. 04th Jan-2010 :  Commencement Service at 8.00 am (Bethel Hall, PHS)
  3. 07-08th Jan : Sec 1 Camp
    • 3 - 4 parent volunteers are needed to help the organisers/alumni/school counsellors
  4. 09th Jan :  Meet-the-Parents Session & CCA Open House
 Interested parents can reply to this post, by leaving their names and contact details in the "comments".  We will get in touch with you for more details.

Staff Annual Dinner 2009

Theme : "Back to School"
Venue : Bethel Hall, PHS

On Wed, 25th Nov, the school staff were remembered for their faithfulness and dedication. 

This was also the night where teachers (and principal, admin personnel etc) "let their hair down" and came in school uniforms of PHS, other secondary schools and junior colleges. There was even a Japanese girls' school uniform.

According to some teachers, they borrowed their uniforms from their students, nieces, friends' jc kids...  Some even wore their children's uniforms! This must be an achievement for some teachers because they can still fit into the uniforms!  One is never sure if any student 'sneaked in' as the staff looked like students in their uniforms!

Bethel Hall was appropriately decorated with things reminding us of school - giant pencils, calculators, blackboards and there was a even huge chalk drawing for Hopscotch on the floor. 

Teachers challenged each other in school games like "chaptek", blowing 'sticky bubbles', folding and throwing paper aeroplanes, and guessing song/movie titles, movie characters/actors and actresses, song origins. There was even a contest of guessing which old school/childhood photos matched the teachers.
 The food was excellent - with a good mix of Malay and Chinese dishes. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal, eating their satay, naan, mee goreng and munching away their favourite 'kacang puteh'.

One of the main highlights of the evening was the Presentation of Awards which gave due recognition to the various teachers for their faithful service rendered. 

These awards comprised :

- Outstanding Contribution Award
- Innovative and Enterprise Award

- Healthy Lifestyle Award
- School Vision Awards ie Promise-Keeper, Hope-Builder, Servant-Leader
School Core Values ie Fairness, Integrity, Trust, Teamwork, Steadfastness, Humility, Valuing Individual, Prudence
- Service Excellence Award




It was an enjoyable evening and kudos must be given to the committee for their hard work in organising this event. As the 2009 draws to a close, we are reminded of the FAITHFULNESS OF GOD.

Great is Thy Faithfulness
Great is Thy Faithfulness
Morning by morning new mercies I see
All I have needed Thy Hand hath provided
Great is Thy Faithfulness,
Lord unto me.
For the Lord is good and His Love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations. Psalms 100:5

We all look ahead to the new year and draw encouragement from the faithfulness of God as PSG will continue to work closely with Principal and all staff (teachers, admin personnel etc) in 2010.

November 25, 2009

ANNOUNCEMENT - NEW PSG EXCO 2010

Dear Parents

We would like to announce the new team of Executive Committee 2010 of Presbyterian High School's Parent Support Group:

CHAIRMAN ...... Mr. Alvin Soh
VICE CHAIRMAN.... Mr. Ang Lee San
SECRETARY .... Mrs. Jenny Chin
TREASURER .... Mrs. Elicia Soh
MEMBERS ... Mdm Wendy Chia (Parents' Activities), Mrs Celia Lee (Publicity/Blog), Mrs. Noriko Ide (School Activities)

As the new team takes over the reins from 1 December 2009, we would like to extend our warmest welcome to each of them, and they will need all your support in all the forthcoming activities for 2010.

With thanks,
PHS PSG 2009 ExCo Team

November 23, 2009

PSG BLOG turns ONE!!!

TIME FLIES .... PSG BLOG turns ONE!


This blog would not have been possible if we did not have contributions from parents, 'followers' of our the blog.  As this blog continues with the new team of PSG ExCo, we sincerely hope you have enjoyed our postings and continue to support this blog and the new team!

Warmest regards,
PSG ExCo 2009

PHS Graduation Night 2009

November 20, 2009 (Friday) was a very special night for all the graduates of Presbyterian High School.
It was their Graduation Night a.k.a. Prom Nite!

PSG had the honour of decorating the Ballroom at the Copthorne King's in sync with the theme of STARS!
A group of parents have taken an afternoon off to inflate hundreds of balloons for the decorations and the photos below are the effort of an afternoon of sheer hard work! :)

Ang has uploaded more photos in a video ... check it out at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycHqqoRh2Q4

From left:  Yoshi-san, Ang and Sheena, Christine, Elicia, Alvin, Dora, Jenny, Agnes & Rose
(missing from picture is Bernard)

Lucky Draw Prizes and Prom King & Queen sashes

PSG End-of-Year Appreciation Dinner - 17 November 2009

It is an annual event whereby the Parent Support Group gather with parents who have rendered their help in one way of another through the school year.

This year, we have decided to engage in a more relaxed manner rather than the usual programme-packed session.  We had a catered dinner at the function rooms of the Grandeur.  We would like to thank Mrs. Wanda Ng, for booking the function rooms at her condo to accomodate us for this celebration.

Mr. Lim Yan Hock, Principal and Mdm Lee Hwee Ling, V.Principal attended the dinner despite their very tight schedule, and we really appreciate the time they have spent with the parents over dinner.

The PSG ExCo, especially Jenny (PSG Secretary), organized the dinner with a special surprise for incoming Chairman, Mr. Alvin Soh!   A splendid job by Jenny... and thank you!

We would like to thank each parent, in their own ways, have contributed toward PSG, that you will continue to support our efforts to be the parent partners of Presbyterian High!

Below are some photos taken by PSG incoming Vice Chairman, Mr. Ang Lee San.

Mr. Lim Yan Hock & Mr. Alvin Soh


Mdm Lee and Alvin

Mrs. Boey & Alvin
Mr. Julian Lau and Alvin

Mrs. Teo HH & Alvin



Parliamentary session???

The Birthday Surprise ... to Alvin



In Appreciation to all the parents partners..... a small token from the bottom of our hearts!


Mrs. Wanda Ng



November 06, 2009

NATURE IS CHANGING: Copenhagen & Beyond - What does it mean for Asia?

I N V I T A T I O N
You are cordially invited to attend public lecture with experts from the International Union of Conservation of Nature, hosted by the Singapore Institute of International Affairs, and the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, and Indochine.


Event Details

Topic: Nature is Changing: Copenhagen & Beyond – What does it mean for Asia?

Date/Time: 11 Nov 2009, 5-7pm

Venue: Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy Auditorium, Level 3 Blk B, Faculty of Law, NUS Bukit Timah Campus, 469G Bukit Timah Road Singapore 259772 [download map]

RSVP: Admission is free, but registration is required. To enable us to gauge attendance, do register online at http://www.siiaonline.org, or contact us 65164202/6134 or lkyspppl@nus.edu.sg.

Please register at. http://www.siiaonline.org/

November 04, 2009

PSG Reflections - ASPIRE 2009

Dear Parents


My journey with Presbyterian High School’s PSG has been a memorable one filled with traditions, transition and transformation.

The traditions of the school, complete with the zeal of the parents made every effort a full-binding force despite challenges along the way.


The transitions of the principals brought along nostalgia, yet with anticipation.


The transformation of PSG team has been a delight, as we work more confidently with the school and with one another; staying focused and planning ahead. The team spirit remains steadfast, with God’s grace.


We have to constantly remind ourselves that serving in PHS’ PSG should come with passion, perseverance and perspective. Your commitment and support will contribute to the growth of the school and its pupils.


Nevertheless, our objectives should remain in-sync with God and here’s a verse to share with you:


Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails. – Proverbs 19:21


May God continue to bless each one of you abundantly as you continue to serve in His name!


With warmest regards
Mrs. Agnes Chan
Presbyterian High School – Parent Support Group
Chairperson (2009)

TEMASEK POLYTECHNIC OPEN HOUSE - TP RAWKS! 16 to 18 November 2009

DEAR PARENTS ..... If you child is planning to join TP, the following program is a great way to start!

GET READY TO
RAWK YOUR SOCKS OFF!

From 16 – 18 November 2009, Temasek Polytechnic will be holding TPRAWKS!!, an annual event where we let YOU have a taste of what it means to be part of the most vibrant polytechnic around.

Experience life in Temasek Polytechnic through a series of workshops and games at our academic schools of Applied Science (ASc), Business (BUS), Design (DES), Engineering (ENG) and Informatics & IT (IIT) and Humanities & Social Sciences (HSS)!

Have a go at our many CCAs such as Dragonboating at the Bedok Reservoir or learning Hip Hop dancing!

RAWK the night away on the last day of TPRAWKS!! with live bands and music at the TP Jam & Hop!

Form lasting bonds with new friends, something Rawkers have cherished after every TPRAWKS!! But why wait? You can meet other Rawkers who’re coming to TPRAWKS!! on our Facebook page or Friendster account.

Register now and stand a chance to win some great prizes! If you sign up by 18 October 09, you might win free movie passes, a laptop bag, a handphone or an iPod Nano! So what’re you waiting for? Sign up now

Don’t forget to visit our blog

Temasek Polytechnic has a blog up over on tp4me.blogspot.com, where you can have an inside peek into how we’re planning for TPRAWKS!! and meet our star bloggers, Frayon and Fanning!

And many more…!

Keep your eye on this website! We’ll be updating it regularly with announcements and news on what you can expect at TPRAWKS!! 2009!

PARENTEEN SEMINAR @ NGEE ANN POLY - 21st November 2009


If this is too small and not sharp, please log on to Ngee Ann Polytechnic's website for registration (http://www.np.edu.sg/)

October 13, 2009

To all the graduates at Presbyterian High .... with love from PSG

On this, your graduation day all stand and give cheer

to honor you for all the work you've done to get you here.

As we rise and give applause be sure you don't forget

that learning is not over as your future plans are met.

May you always be a listener and learn from all you meet

always keep a student's spirit and your life will be complete.

September 30, 2009

EATING FRUITS - contributed by Mr. Ang Lee San

We all think eating fruits means just buying fruits, cutting it and just popping it into our mouths. It's not as easy as you think. It's important to know how and when to eat.


What is the correct way of eating fruits?

IT MEANS NOT EATING FRUITS AFTER YOUR MEALS! * FRUITS SHOULD BE EATEN ON AN EMPTY STOMACH.
If you eat fruit like that, it will play a major role to detoxify your system, supplying you with a great deal of energy for weight loss and other life activities.
FRUIT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FOOD. Let's say you eat two slices of bread and then a slice of fruit. The slice of fruit is ready to go straight through the stomach into the intestines, but it is prevented from doing so.
In the meantime the whole meal rots and ferments and turns to acid. The minute the fruit comes into contact with the food in the stomach and digestive juices, the entire mass of food begins to spoil....
So please eat your fruits on an empty stomach or before your meals! You have heard people complaining - every time I eat watermelon I burp, when I eat durian my stomach bloats up, when I eat a banana I feel like running to the toilet etc - actually all this will not arise if you eat the fruit on an empty stomach. The fruit mixes with the putrefying other food and produces gas and hence you will bloat!

Graying hair, balding, nervous outburst, and dark circles under the eyes all these will NOT happen if you take fruits on an empty stomach.

There is no such thing as some fruits, like orange and lemon are acidic, because all fruits become alkaline in our body, according to Dr. Herbert Shelton who did research on this matter. if you have mastered the correct way of eating fruits, you have the Secret of beauty, longevity, health, energy, happiness and normal weight.

When you need to drink fruit juice - drink only fresh fruit juice, NOT from the cans. Don't even drink juice that has been heated up. Don't eat cooked fruits because you don't get the nutrients at all. You only get to taste. Cooking destroys all the vitamins.

But eating a whole fruit is better than drinking the juice. If you should drink the juice, drink it mouthful by mouthful slowly, because you must let it mix with your saliva before swallowing it. You can go on a 3-day fruit fast to cleanse your body. Just eat fruits and drink fruit juice throughout the 3 days and you will be surprised when your friends tell you how radiant you look!

KIWI: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, vitamin E & fiber. Its vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.

APPLE: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low vitamin C content, it has antioxidants & flavonoids which enhances the activity of vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke.

STRAWBERRY: Protective Fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits & protect the body from cancer-causing, blood vessel-clogging free radicals.

ORANGE : Sweetest medicine. Taking 2-4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessens the risk of colon cancer.

WATERMELON: Coolest thirst quencher.. Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione, which helps boost our immune system. They are also a key source of lycopene - the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients found in watermelon are vitamin C & Potassium.
GUAVA & PAPAYA: Top awards for vitamin C. They are the clear winners for their high vitamin C content. Guava is also rich in fiber, which helps prevent constipation. Papaya is rich in carotene; this is good for your eyes.

September 29, 2009

MOTHERS - contributed by Mrs. Jacinta Michael

Real Mothers don't eat quiche; they don't have time to make it.

Real Mothers know that their kitchen utensils are probably in the sandbox.

Real Mothers often have sticky floors, filthy ovens and happy kids.

Real Mothers know that dried play dough doesn't come out of carpets.

Real Mothers don't want to know what the vacuum just sucked up.

Real Mothers sometimes ask 'Why me?' and get their answer when a little

Voice says, 'Because I love you best.'

Real Mothers know that a child's growth is not measured by height or years or grade... It is marked by the progression of Mummy to Mum to Mother...

The Images of Mother
4 YEARS OF AGE - My Mummy can do anything!

8 YEARS OF AGE - My Mum knows a lot! A whole lot!

12 YEARS OF AGE - My Mother doesn't really know quite everything.

14 YEARS OF AGE - Naturally, Mother doesn't know that, either.

16 YEARS OF AGE - Mother? She's hopelessly old-fashioned.

18 YEARS OF AGE - That old woman? She's way out of date!

25 YEARS OF AGE - Well, she might know a little bit about it!

35 YEARS OF AGE - Before we decide, let's get Mum's opinion.

45 YEARS OF AGE - Wonder what Mum would have thought about it?

65 YEARS OF AGE - Wish I could talk it over with Mum.

The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair.

The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole, but true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she Shows, and the beauty of a woman with passing years only grows!

September 07, 2009

From Our Daily Bread - 7 September 2009 - UNANSWERED PRAYERS

An explanation we often hear for “unanswered” prayers is that we don’t have enough faith. But Jesus said in Luke 17:6 that if we have faith the size of a mustard seed, we can command a mulberry tree to be uprooted and planted in the sea and it will obey us. In other words, the effectiveness of our prayers depends not on how much faith we have but on whether we even have faith.


Luke tells of a Roman centurion with “great faith” (7:9). His faith was expressed first as an appeal to Jesus to heal his dying servant. Then it was expressed as an acknowledgment that Jesus could heal his servant anytime, anywhere. The centurion did not ask Jesus to do things his way.

Faith has been described as “trusting God’s heart and trusting God’s power.” Some prayers that seem to go unanswered are simply instances in which God has lovingly overruled our wishes. He knows that what we have asked for is not best. Or it may be that our timing is not His timing, or He has some far greater purpose in mind. Let us remember, even Jesus prayed to His heavenly Father, “Nevertheless not My will, but Yours” (Luke 22:42).

Do we have the centurion’s great faith—a faith that trusts God to do His work, in His way? — C. P. Hia

Unanswered prayers are answered still
As part of God’s great master plan;
They help to carry out His will
To demonstrate God’s love for man.
—D. De Haan
God’s answers are wiser than our prayers.

September 02, 2009

Teacher's Day 2009 - Lunch @ Serangoon Gardens Country Club

Dear Teachers and Staff of Presbyterian High School,
This is a day specially dedicated to YOU!
For all the hardwork and dedication you have extended to the pupils of PHS (our children), here's wishing God's continuous blessings to shower upon you on this Teacher's Day and more to come!
We remember Elder Alvin's message this afternoon on Jesus - the Teacher and how we can look up to Him and be more like Him!
Photos for the memories .... Heliconia Room @ Serangoon Gardens Country Club!
(For the records - we were the last function to be held at this function room before demolition works to make way for an even larger function hall!)
The PSG greeters wishing all teachers a "Happy Teacher's Day"!
A joyful celebration accompanied by a colorful array of balloons!
Each table was decorated with hand-made crepe flowers, made with love by the PSG, Student Councillors and Alumni.
Elder Alvin delivering the Teacher's Day message:
PRESENTATON OF THE LONG SERVICE AWARDS
Long Service Awards were conferred to Mrs. Anne Lua, Mrs. Pow, Mr. Tan Bak Seng & Mr. Ang (away)
Lucky Draw winners were drawn by Elder Alvin, Mr. Lim Yan Hock, Mdm Lee Hwee Ling & Mrs. Agnes Chan.
What are the teachers mesmerized with?      

This is Mr. Yusof, our Snake Charmer entertainer - it was a very educational entertainment slot, coupled with laughter and magic!  Thank you Mr. Yusof!
Entertainment by Mr. Yusof - the Snake Charmer, has certainly charmed one of our teachers with a sand boa in his hands.



Special thanks to:
Elder Alvin Ooi, Elder Sunny, Elder Winston, Elder Michael Lee, Pastor Lim Chye Peng, Mr. Lim Yan Hock, Mdm Lee Hwee Lin for gracing this special occasion.
Winston Thio who has graciously accepted his emcee role (with very short notice)
Alumni for the support on Function room decorations
Jenny Chin for coordinating the Lucky Draw
The PSG team - Rose, Jenny, Jacinta & Bernard, Ang & Sheena, Noriko, Celia, Elicia & Alvin.

We missed you:
Teachers who are on reservist or away on work assignments and sick leave ....

The PSG team: Mrs. Sheena Ang, Mrs. Jenny Chin, Mrs. Agnes Chan, Mrs, Jacinta Michael, Mrs. Rose Tan and Mrs. Celia Lee. (Missing from photo: Mrs. Noriko Ide, Mr.Ang Lee San, Mr. Bernard Michael, Elicia & Alvin Soh)

September 01, 2009

A Teacher's Day Story

By Ray A. Lingenfelter


I dreamed I stood
in a studio
And watched two
sculptors there,
The clay they used
was a young child's mind
And they fashioned it with care.

One was a teacher;
the tools she used
were books and
music and art;
One was a parent
with a guiding hand
and a gentle loving heart.

And when at last
their work was done
They were proud of
what they had wrought
For the things they
had worked into the child
Could never be
sold or bought.

And each agreed she
would have failed
if she had worked alone
For behind the parent
stood the school,
and behind the teacher
stood the home