Annex A

Annex B

Group Drawing

Why Singapore should not be complacent

Singapore is a developed country and has many achievements, however, even with great achievements, Singapore should not be complacent. If Singapore is complacent, the country will not be able to improve as a country and other countries who have been working hard would easily overtake us. Also, as a small country, we do not have natural resources and have to depend on other countries to provide us with these resources for survival. Hence, despite the achievements we have, there will still be times whereby Singapore will require the help of other countries and hence we should not be complacent. 

The extra in the ordinary

They are very very important to our every day lives and yet, they hardly come across our minds. Who has been the one keeping our dear school clean? Yes them, the school cleaners. They have long working hours from early morning till late afternoon and yet students still take their effort for granted. We think that it is a must for them to clean as it is their job but have we ever spared a thought that their job is actually really tiring? Perhaps the next time we see some rubbish on the floor, we can save a little of a cleaner's job by picking the rubbish up and throwing it into the trashcan. Of course, we should never make a mess and just leave it there for them to clear up for you.

Pre-Trip Task: Exploring China's Education System (Group Blog)

1. Suzhou education system is based on the national system of public education which include primary schools, middle schools, and universities. At least nine years of education is compulsory for all students. The primary and secondary schools in Suzhou ranks among the national's best. 

2. (Unsure about what school we are visiting)

3. 

- What do you think about Suzhou's

Education System?

- How do you think the Education System here compares with the rest of China?

- How long are your school hours? 

The extra in the ordinary -Yuxuan

The classroom clock is something that is special to me. It is a simple gadget that we use to tell the exact time of the day. To me, everything is dependent on time. My daily routine goes on according to the clock. It tells me the time to finish my homework, to go to school, and even when to start bathing. One main reason why the classroom clock is so useful to me is because I don't have a watch. And during lesson time, it is always so convinient for me to check the time. All I have to do is to look up, and I will know what is supposed to be done. Even though it might seem as the most ordinary thing that appeared in schools, it is still so special and extraordinary to me as it organized my day.