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Graduation Dav Videos from 4B

2009-10-11T21:16:00.000-07:00

Some of you have been requesting for footage of the Graduation Day presentations and videos.
As I only have those from 4B, I'll post them here.
Here is the brilliant spoof done by Jeremy

Must say that Jeremy and gang fooled us all with your 'fake' interview; but it was indeed the most hilarious video I saw and each time I watch it, I can't help laughing.

Other Notes

2009-10-11T06:36:00.000-07:00

hi all,

Here are the notes for globalisation and LON

Combined Humanities Consultation Schedule

2009-10-11T06:35:00.000-07:00

hi all,

This is the consultation schedule. Please book yourselves a slot and come and see me if you require any assistance. The venue is outside the staff room.

Please check the schedule below before booking your appointment. If you have the same concerns, you can always join in the appointment that has been made. But please do restrict it to 5 persons or less. Thanks.

Please use the following spreadsheet to check the schedule before booking your appointment

Work hard!

Mr Tan

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Venice Notes

2009-09-30T01:20:00.000-07:00

hi all

Pls click this link for Venice Notes.

MWH - Germany Notes

2009-09-29T00:37:00.000-07:00

hi all,

The notes for Germany are at this link.

MWH - Japan Notes

2009-09-28T19:28:00.000-07:00

hi all,

Here are the notes on Japan.

Rise of Fascism in Japan

Causes of Pacific War

Pacific War

Sample SEQs

Combined Humanities

2009-06-25T23:35:00.000-07:00

hi all,

Please bring the following for your Combined Humanities Lesson on Monday:

History Textbook
First Prelim Question Paper and answers for History elective
Holiday homework

Hope everyone has had a good break because it will be intensive practice from now till the 'O's. See you on Monday!

Mr Tan

First Day of School

2009-06-24T19:46:00.000-07:00

1. Do download travel declaration form from VS website and bring it to school. (The school wants a new copy)
2. Bring your ODT.
3. Bring your yellow t-shirt to school tomorrow

4B's Timetable

2009-06-24T00:15:00.000-07:00

4B -

CIP day 6 June Sat 9am to 3pm

2009-05-28T01:09:00.000-07:00

Do keep 6 June Sat 9am to 3pm free to fulfill your CIP commitment.

Class Tee Shirt Design! [UPDATED as of 03/06]

2009-05-27T08:53:00.000-07:00

This (above) is the most updated one(as of 07:39pm)...

Guys please decide on either a ~~normal T-shirt~~ or a Polo Tee.
It will most probably be dri-fit material by popular demands! (:
Both shirts will be black-based with coloured VS logos.
Sizes will be confirmed soon too.
Please comment on the designs!

HW

2009-05-07T10:07:00.001-07:00

Publish at Scribd or explore others:

Week 7 PE Lessons

2009-05-03T00:19:00.000-07:00

Yes boys, yes boys- I have heard your passionate plea.
Now that we have covered what we need to for SA1, let's spend the last one week before exams doing what we love best.

So here's our plan for Week 7:

Mon 1120-1230:
Futsal in Parade Square
Please wear your yellow and black PE attire

Tue 1010-1045:
Go over Online Test
In class

Tue 1305-1415:
Revision for SA1
Team Elimination- Class is split in 2 teams
Teams craft questions for other teams to answer.
Winning Team gets a 'shot' at the other team

Thu 0935-1045:
NAPFA 5-Station Test
Please be in PE Attire

Assessment

2009-04-26T20:46:00.001-07:00

National Track & Field 09

2009-04-12T10:08:00.001-07:00

NationalTracks09 - Free Legal Forms
Sectrack Order 2009-04-08

Publish at Scribd or explore others:

Mid Year Exam

2009-04-05T16:07:00.001-07:00

SA1 2009_Students Copy Final_3 Apr

Publish at Scribd or explore others:

National Cross-Country 2009

2009-03-26T08:47:00.000-07:00

Soh Rui Yong Achieves Rare a Division Double as Six Raffles Institution Boys Finish in the Top Eight

Publish at Scribd or explore others:

Bukit Merah edge Victoria School for National B Division Boys Floorball Championship title

2009-03-26T08:26:00.000-07:00

Bukit Merah Edge Victoria School for National B Division Boys Floorball Championship Title Bukit Merah Edge Victoria School for National B Division Boys Floorball Championship Title dogsdontdomath

Publish at Scribd or explore others: Fiction & Literature Education literature high

Victoria stun Saints 3-0 in B Division hockey

2009-03-08T18:48:00.001-07:00

Victoria stun Saints 3-0 in B Division hockey - Free Legal Forms

Dogs Don't Do Math

2009-03-02T13:30:00.001-08:00

Dogs Don't Do Math 2009 - Free Legal Forms

HW's list (EM/AM)

2009-02-22T10:39:00.000-08:00

Assessment Record 2009 _22 Feb_ - Free Legal Forms

Lo Hei for CNY

2009-02-05T00:25:00.000-08:00

Over the course of the CNY, we had a series of Lo Hei amongst the boys in Victoria School.

Here we see Sec 4B graced by the presence of Mr Low, our Principal, giving the Serious PE class some words of encouragement in the the Year of the Ox

Posted by
Mr Randell Siow

Materials for Math Lesson

2008-12-31T04:17:00.000-08:00

Do bring your
1)2 Math Files
2)VS writing paper
3)A pad of graph paper

Updates from Red Sports

2008-12-10T18:40:00.000-08:00

red sports - Get more Business Documents

History Elective Textbook

2008-12-02T19:29:00.000-08:00

hi all,

I hope the holidays are going well, for the lessons in 2009 as well as to further aid your revision, you are encouraged to buy the Crisis and Conflict Textbook which is currently available at the VS bookshop.

The information in the textbook is better organised and will make your exam preparation a little bit easier.

Do remember to complete your holiday assignment.

Thank you.

Regards,
Mr Tan

Holiday

2008-11-20T06:31:00.000-08:00

Do remember to do your holiday HW. The teachers have spent alot of time to select the questions for you to practise. Do make good use of your holiday to catch up on your sec 3 work. Also do spend quality time with your family members and friends. I am sure you all will make good use of it.

I know Irsyad is doing alot of Math. Keep it up Irsyad.
Desmond is also spending quality time with his family. Good job!!

Personally i use the time to clear up my table both in the school and home. I am getting ready for the interesting and fulfilling 2009. Do take care.

Mr Su

What do You believe in?

2008-11-19T06:16:00.000-08:00

"What do you believe in? "

How much are the memories of your youth worth to you?
What would you give to relive the best days of your life?
What makes life special to you?
What do you look forward to when you wake up day after day?

There are 2 people in VS who couldn't be more different:
One is a Maths teacher who's a fantastic runner; the other is a pe teacher who sucks at running.
One used to work as a life-guard at Sentosa; the other used to hang around China-town late at night.
One spends his entire day in school; the other spends his entire night in the hostel

But they shared a common belief that they could do something more for those they taught.
They shared a common purpose in believing that they could make a difference.
They left school each day, each going their own way, yet believing that tomorrow would be a better day for all of us.

There are 2 people in VS who couldn't be more different and yet ended up doing the same thing.
There are 2 people in VS who couldn't be more different and yet ended up believing in the same things.

They believe that it is possible to change coal into diamonds.

They believe that it is possible to turn water into wine.

They believe that we can all be something more.

They believe.......... in YOU

VS Open House 2008

2008-11-04T02:16:00.000-08:00

VS Open House

Sat 8th Nov 2008 (9.00am onwards)

All 3B boys to be present to help out at 8.00am in the PAC room
Attendance is compulsory as there will be a coursework briefing for all of you.
Those who cannot make it must get permission from me

Holiday Homework

2008-10-30T07:54:00.000-07:00

Dear all,

I know that this post is probably going to sound a bit flat after Mr Siow's exhortation to you guys, but do remember that you have some holiday homework for Combined Humanities.

For both SS and History, please make sure you attempt the SEQs that you did not do for the exam. You might also want to attempt the question that you did and try to improve that as well. I will be more than happy to mark it and return it to you with comments.

Remember what I told you guys when I returned your papers to you, the preparation for 'O' Levels do not start next year, it starts now. Please make sure that you are up to speed on your Sec 3 content, because Sec 4 is going to be a year of non stop year of examinations and tests to prepare you for the 'O's, so the more groundwork you do now the less you have to worry about next year.

I've seen many of you improve tremendously over the year and I'm sure the big improvement into distinction territory isn't far away now.

I will be on course from 3 to 20 Nov and I will be back in school from 20 Nov onwards. Do e-mail me if you need any help.

Have a good break.

Best Wishes,
Mr Tan

VAS Under 16!

2008-10-25T03:15:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow's most probably the start of VAS National Under 16 Junior Volleyball Championship 2008! Updates on upcoming matches and results will be on VSVB's blog. So please come down to Hougang Sports Hall and support our own Victorians fighting hard for the school!

Thanks a lot and enjoy your holidays! (:

2008-10-20T08:35:00.000-07:00

PICTURES FOR ASEAN DAY ARE ON
http://patchofhonour.blogspot.com/

THANK YOU.

Fish Story

2008-09-30T06:39:00.000-07:00

This is quite an interesting story on how Japanese kept their fish fresh! Sounds stupid but it do has some learning points for all of us to think about! So i shall be nice, and share it with you guys... (:

The Japanese have always loved fresh fish. But the waters close to Japan have not held many fish for decades. So to feed the Japanese population, fishing boats got bigger and went farther than ever. The farther the fishermen went, the longer it took to bring in the fish. If the return trip took more than a few days, the fish were not fresh. The Japanese did not like the taste.

To solve this problem, fishing companies installed freezers on their boats. They would catch the fish and freeze them at sea. Freezers allowed the boats to go farther and stay longer. However, the Japanese could taste the difference between fresh and frozen and they did not like frozen fish.

The frozen fish brought a lower price. So fishing companies installed fish tanks. They would catch the fish and stuff them in the tanks, fin to fin. After a little thrashing around, the fish stopped moving. They were tired and dull, but alive. Unfortunately, the Japanese could still taste the difference. Because the fish did not move for days, they lost their fresh-fish taste. The Japanese preferred the lively taste of fresh fish, not sluggish fish.

So how did Japanese fishing companies solve this problem? How do they get fresh-tasting fish to Japan? If you were consulting the fish industry, what would you recommend?

To keep the fish tasting fresh, the Japanese fishing companies still put the fish in the tanks. But now they add a small shark to each tank.

The shark eats a few fish, but most of the fish arrive in a very lively state. The fish are challenged.

Have you realized that some of us are also living in a pond but most of the time tired & dull, so we need a Shark in our life to keep us awake and moving? Basically in our lives, Sharks are new challenges to keep us active and taste better!

The more intelligent, persistent and competent you are, the more you enjoy a challenge.
If your challenges are of the correct sizes, and if you are steadily conquering those challenges, you are the Conqueror.
You think of your challenges and get energized.
You are excited to try new solutions, and continue trying till you succeed!
You have loads of fun,
You are alive!

Study really hard for the next 2 weeks and you guys can play for all you want! (:
Remember, it's never too late to start!
You only live life once, so give it your best-est shot!
All of us can do well if we want to, can't we? :D
This period, is our Final Sprint of the year..!

Combined Humanities Revision - History

2008-09-24T01:39:00.000-07:00

Here are the revision slides for Stalin.

USSR Revision - Upload a Document to Scribd

No formula sheet given for EM & AM paper

2008-09-22T11:20:00.001-07:00

HW

2008-09-22T03:47:00.001-07:00

Sec 3B Tests Results _ Homework - Get more Business Documents

Online Resources for Modern World History

2008-09-17T17:00:00.000-07:00

hi all,

Here are some additional resources for MWH. These resources provide additional information for you, particularly those of you who are concerned about a lack of information.

Please remember that this information is meant to help you write your SEQs and give you contextual knowledge and it is NOT a substitute for lesson content and textbook content. In addition, you should still remember the fundamentals such as writing links, making a judgment, and the topics covered in class and in the text.

Unit 2.1 Establishing Peace
http://www.johndclare.net/peace_treaties1.htm

Treaty of Versailles
Aims of the Big 3 (Allies): http://www.johndclare.net/peace_treaties3.htm
Aims of TofV: http://www.johndclare.net/EA1.htm
Terms of TofV:http://www.johndclare.net/peace_treaties4.htm
Was the TofV fair?: http://www.johndclare.net/EA2.htm
What was the German reaction to the TofV: http://www.johndclare.net/EA3.htm

League of Nations in the 1920s
Aims of the LofN: http://www.johndclare.net/EL1.htm
Strengths and Weaknesses of LofN: http://www.johndclare.net/EL3.htm

The others will follow shortly.

Thanks.

http://dogsdontdomath.blogspot.com/

2008-09-06T20:46:00.000-07:00

From Mr Low

2008-08-24T22:29:00.000-07:00

To Mr Siow,

Read the blog and saw the videos - Congratulations to you and the
boys!!!

No wonder it is serious PE!

Thanks for doing VS proud
P/VS

Library

2008-08-24T22:26:00.000-07:00

MUHAMMAD NOOR HAAZIQ B MUTAZAH
TAN LIDE JEREMY

Please help me inform the students concerned to return/pay their
book(s)/fine(s) at the library before the coming school holidays.

Thank you very much for your help.

Regards,
Ng Hwee Hoon
Library Assistant
Victoria School

Global Warming

2008-08-22T22:02:00.000-07:00

Chemistry Project on Global Warming...

Done by: Desmond, Aldrin, Chong Chieh, Shaun, Haaziq

2008-08-22T21:06:00.000-07:00

Chemistry Project : Global Warming

Jeremy, Daren, Alym, Kendrick, Daniel Lightfoot

8th National Schools Sports Quiz

2008-08-22T09:23:00.000-07:00

Today, the Serious PE class of 3B took part in the 8th National Schools Sports Quiz organised by Hwa Chong Institution.

Last year's team managed to get into the Top 3 despite having almost no preparation. So this year's team being comprised of the Serious PE fellas offering GCE PE for O-Levels surely can do better, right? Well, other schools offering GCE PE were also taking part and we knew we would face tough competition.

The qualifying round would consist of 40 MCQ. The Top 4 individuals and Top 4 teams would proceed to the finals.
So first off, we would have to qualify--

Team Captain Narren's words "We will do our best to make Victoria proud!" left a smile on my face as I made my way to the canteen to wait for them to come out half-an-hour late.

The half-hour passed quickly and I was confident that they would do well. Afterall, the team and I spend yesterday afternoon going over all the GCE PE syllabus that they covered so far. Our preparation was damn serious man! I give them powerpoint slides to revise, use Flash cards to quiz them. Donch pray pray arh!

Then Captain Narren comes to tell me, "Sir, all the anatomy, fitness and training sessions and hard core PE theory never come out!"

Uh Oh......
Nevermind, being a good sport we proceeded to the auditorium to watch the rest of the teams participate. Suddenly as we were seated, the ushers came to us and said,"Uh 'cuse me ar sir, you know your boys in the Top 20 for Individual Round? Got prize wan..... Oh ya, your team also in Top 4 for finals. Got to draw lots for table, can?"

WOOTS! Of couse can lah! As I always say...... Rock neber die!
So here are the highlights of our ardous climb to glory.
First came the Matrix Speed Round where teams had to choose questions from 12 boxes and give the correct answer:

The first question, on Judo, was answered by typical Victorian talent. Yup, pure, unadulterated guesswork.

Our second question, on Rugby, which the boys probably have never played during their PE lessons in VS was answered again with the belief in our natural Victorian talent. Yup, it was pure luck again. I look at the boys and could see them equally amazed. The audience must be wondering "Eh, liddat orso can ar?"

The we got the next question wrong, and I started to fear whether our first 2 lucky flukes would be the only thing we would take back with us.

But the next round would tell. We moved on to the Buzzer round where the first team to press the buzzer would get a chance to attempt the question. 2 point for correct answer, -1 point for wrong attempt.

But this round showed that we had what it takes to make history after all.
Against all odds, we led the round by a one point margin at the end of the round. Yup, thanks to Jeremy Tan's 'anyhowhantam also better than don't answer', we squeezed in the extra one point to make 11 points and qualify us to match Nanyang Girls in the final round.

In the final phase, students are split into pairs with a Describer and a Guesser. Describer has to describe elements of a sport to the Guesser without using certain forbidden words ala Taboo.
If ever there was a doubt that we would pull it off, this round erased all doubt from my mind that Victorians can indeed think outside the box.

Jeremy and Shaun got 3/5 for their round
Next was Naren and Ernest-
Although abit hesistant at first, the duo showed that they had almost telepathic communciation skills when they got 3/5 as well for this round!

Jeremy and Shaun made history for us after this round!

Despite giving a hilarious answer for the first question, they clinched the round by getting 3/5 again.
It was this consistency in scoring points for each round and earning the bonus points by naming the sports that allowed us to make sporting history.

It was a well-deserved win! All 4 boys won medals for being in the Top 20 Individual scorers amongst the Secondary School category

But winning the Championship was a sweet reward for our first batch of GCE PE students offering PE for O-Level. It has been a very challenging year for Sec 3B and some have expressed doubt about our level of ability, our committment and character.
But I believe that this is the first step towards proving that when it comes to PE, we are SERIOUS.

3 cheers for the team and Narren, you DID make VS proud!
Sec 3B Serious PE
is here to stay!

http://www.ace-learning.com.sg

2008-08-20T16:53:00.000-07:00

http://www.ace-learning.com.sg

Combined Humanities Homework

2008-08-16T09:03:00.000-07:00

hi all,

Here's the homework from Mr Sham

Homework for Social Studies: Email to my foreign friend

From Jorge in Spain:
"Ola amigos! I heard a lot about Singapore’s peace, security and
economic progress. How did you manage to do this without the problems
so many other countries have, especially where so many different people
live together? Vamos!

Email me by 18th August Monday 2359hrs Singapore time (extended), with
the vote for the favorite identity as a footnote. Adios!

Jorge Sanchez"

I've also attached the handouts including the teacher's copy in case
some of you guys managed to somehow lost it (?!). For the video you can
watch it at this website
(http://www.evideo.edu.sg/programme.asp?id=730&subj=14&lvl=4)

Also, in order to address some of your concerns of difficulty in
understanding CONTENT, I would encourage you to watch the National Day
Rally on Sunday (after the ping pong final of course!), in whatever
language you prefer. This will help you A LOT for your contextual
knowledge in the managing diversity section. Use the reverse side to
put in the respective headings.

view - Upload a Document to Scribd

I will also upload to my own blog at society.edublogs.org later, so you
can check that out and other entries.

Enjoy your Olympics and may we all have fun learning.

Go Singapore!

coach sham

GCE PE CourseWork (Soccer/Hockey- Week 8)

2008-08-13T00:18:00.000-07:00

This is Week 8 of GCE Coursework for Soccer and Hockey.

From the technical aspects of play, we are now developing the tactical aspects of play with the boys. From practicing set plays, now we see Mr Sng explaing the various principles of offensive and defensive play in action:

The Hockey boys were not to be outdone today.
Today, we saw Miss Sheikha giving them the finer points of how to take a penalty corner.
Of course, before all this practice can happen, we need to get geared up.
Here's Dilip, looking absolutely like a Sesame Street character :)

So on to the Penalty Corner! Usually it's the attackers who intimidate the defenders during the penalty corner. Here, it seems it's the other way around!

From the above clip, I suggest Khairul to take up Golf to represent Singapore in YOG.

We had the sides switch over. Must commend Dilip for his fearless ability to stop the ball using all parts of his body-- Only problem for him is once he falls down, he cannot stand up again on his own.

Thanks for helping out for the Cross-Country Day

2008-08-11T05:05:00.001-07:00

The TeamSize - Upload a Document to Scribd

More pictures at http://vs-crosscountry.blogspot.com/

Assessment Weightings

2008-08-09T17:47:00.001-07:00

GCE PE CourseWork (Soccer/Hockey- Week 7)

2008-08-05T21:46:00.000-07:00

Here we are during Week 7 of our Coursework for Soccer/Hockey

During this lesson we see the Soccer boys moving on to set plays and work on their crossing:

The Hockey boys are working on their hits and long passes:

Combined Humanities Assignment

2008-07-29T02:51:00.001-07:00

hi all,

Please remember to work on your combined humanities assignment, it's worth 25% of CA2.

For those of you in my group, please complete the reliability question using the points that we discussed in class today, you're definitely on the right track.

If you need any clarifications, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Regards,
Mr Tan

Sec3 EM TFU:Trigonometry

2008-07-25T23:20:00.000-07:00

Sec 1-3 CA2 2008 Schedule

2008-07-23T23:16:00.001-07:00

Sec 1-3 CA2 Schedule (Student Copy) - Upload a Document to Scribd

GCE PE CourseWork (Soccer/Hockey- Week 5)

2008-07-22T21:32:00.000-07:00

This is Week 5 of our Coursework for Soccer/Hockey.

The boys doing hockey have gone on to work on their passing and dribbling in pairs

Here we see Mr Sng giving the boys some shooting practice.
Check out the fantastic curl in by Haaziq.

We saw some fantastic goal keeping as well-- JJ's ability to stop a ball with his face was awe-inspiring. Now the whole class want to take up wushu and learn to develop iron-hard muscles in the face.

Rock-never-die, JJ
Rock-never-die
:)

Ochre Films "SportsSwap" Audition

2008-07-21T02:19:00.000-07:00

Today, the film crew from Ochre Films came down to audition some of our boys for some interstitials for Disney channel.

The idea is to have athletes from different sports pair up and challenge each other at the other person's sports.

So since they were casting for camera friendly, handsome looking, articulate guys, who else but the dashing fellas from Sec 3B would step up to the challenge right?

I had a good giggle watching you fellas go through the audition. Usually, you yak non-stop in class- in front of the camera, you all 'kalang kabut'

Here we see Chong Chieh telling the whole world that Mr Siow teaches 'atanomy'

And then we have Desmond telling the camera that, he enjoys playing basketball and volleyball cos they are very similar---'both use hands'

You all ah!-- In class, can ask me all your 'technical' questions about how hormonal changes affect bone growth; in front of the camera, you all shy until liddat :)

Next time we get people auditioning us, I'm going to send Ali Thomas oredi.
Please tell him to stand by :)

B-Div Soccer Finals (VS vs SSS)

2008-07-20T20:41:00.000-07:00

[[Updates!]]
Match Video Uploaded!
View it here!

After over 30 years, Victoria School has finally made it back into the B-Div Soccer Finals.

It was a hard fought match with the team from Sports School. The last time VS B-Div Soccer team reached the finals was in 1973. In that year, our current B-Div Coach Mr Teo Yang Song, Captained the A-Div Soccer team to win 2-1 vs SJI. Our B-Div team played RI that year and lost. It has been a 35 year wait for us to get into the finals again since then.

Mr Teo's relentless effort was featured in an article carried by The New Paper

(click here for link to article)

But unfortunately, luck was not on our side and despite a hard fought match between both teams. Sports School won VS 4-0.

However, the strong fighting spirits of our boys made us all proud of them and allowed them to carry their heads high and hold thier well-earned 1st Runners-up medals with pride.

Meanwhile, after the boys have fought it out on the field, our teachers are hard at work battling it out on the soccer table!

I'm sure with this fighting spirit burning inside us, we will fight to make a stronger comeback next year!

Racial Harmony Day 2008

2008-07-20T20:40:00.000-07:00

Today was Racial Harmony Day in Victoria School, the entire Sec 3B was colorfully togged out in various costumes to celebrate this occasaion.

The highlight of todays celebration was the Ethnic Pageant where teachers and students were brought on stage to show off their colorful costumes.
Here we see the students in their cultural best:

Not to be outdone, we see the teachers strutting their stuff on stage here!

All hail the king of the dance floor, Mr David Lee!

GCE PE CourseWork (Soccer/Hockey- Week 4)

2008-07-15T20:37:00.000-07:00

Today is our 4th Week of Soccer/Hockey,
The boys are given more responsibility in their lessons are taking turns to lead their warm ups.
We begin each session with a brief introduction of the day's teaching points.

Our Hockey boys today will be working on defensive play by using concepts of channeling:

For our Soccer boys, they are focusing on shooting and volleying today:

Combined Humanities Homework

2008-07-10T23:54:00.001-07:00

hi all,

Please complete the reliability source-based question on the Nazi Soviet Pact by Tue, 15 Jul 2008.

Thank you.

Regards,
Mr Tan

Care With A Can' Project

2008-07-09T07:22:00.000-07:00

Poster A4 - Upload a Document to Scribd

GCE PE Coursework (Soccer/Hockey- Week 3)

2008-07-08T22:10:00.000-07:00

For Soccer, the boys are progressively moving up to more technical skills.
Today, they are concentrating on the various ways to dribble past an opponent.

As the boys get more competent, an obstacle is placed to simulate a passive defender.
Here the boys use a green cone to take the place of an imaginary defender.

We don't see the boys taking Hockey today because most of the boys taking the Hockey module this semester are from the soccer team (and vice versa)
And today for the first time since 1973, the B-Boys have made it to the finals!

Tune in for more updates later on the match when we go to Jalan Besar Stadium

GCE PE CourseWork (Soccer/Hockey- Week 2)

2008-07-01T21:20:00.001-07:00

In our Week 2 of CourseWork for GCE PE, the Hockey boys have had the priviledge of having Mr Suketu Khabaria from the Singapore Hockey Federation come down to give them a session on Hockey Rules and Umpiring

Mr Khabaria is an International Umpire for Hockey and gave our boys valuable insights into the game.

He was able to give them a detailed explanation of the various rules and regulations for players and referees. This will help them in their coursework to develop a better understanding of the game.

For the soccer boys, they were already on moving on to more advanced passing skills in their lessons.

Combined Humanities Homework

2008-07-01T00:44:00.000-07:00

hi all,

You need to submit your structured essay question (SEQ) assignment from the mid-year paper to me by the history lesson on Thursday. Failure to submit means you will be excluded from watching 'Nazis a Warning from History' and that you will have to work on the SEQ during the video.

Thanks and see you on Thursday.

Best Wishes,
Mr Tan

Nat'l Schools Track & Field Championships 2008 Event Order

2008-06-28T22:20:00.000-07:00

I have placed the events order for the Nat'l Schools Track & Field Championships 2008 on the VS Crosscountry blog at http://vs-crosscountry.blogspot.com

GCE PE Course Work (Soccer/Hockey- Week 1)

2008-06-25T00:25:00.000-07:00

For this Terms GCE PE Coursework, the boys will be doing Invasion games.
They will have an option of either Soccer or Hockey.
The class will be split in 2 and lessons will be conducted simultaneously.

Here we see the boys in their first session for Hockey. Although most of them have played Hockey and Floorball in their time with VS, we still start from the basics to ensure that everyone will have a good grasp of the fundamentals.

In this clip, we see the second half of the class undergoing their soccer module.

Welcome back to school!

2008-06-23T22:14:00.000-07:00

Hi boys,

After a long break, it's back to school in Term 3.
Well, many of us went travelling during the June Holidays.
I went for a long awaited vacation with my wife to Japan.

After which, I did a 5-day training stint in Phillipines with my martial arts buddies there.
Some of our class boys went to Mecca for their Haj, while others went to Malaysia, Hong Kong for family holidays.

But I guess, none of our travels can compare to that by Matt who travelled to 42 countries in 14 months. Enjoy!

Bring $71 for payment

2008-06-17T19:17:00.000-07:00

$71 being payment for printing cost, insurance premium, school magazines and Victoriana.

Chemistry Remedial

2008-06-17T17:26:00.000-07:00

This Friday 20 June 9-1030 in 3B

New timetable

2008-06-16T17:06:00.000-07:00

New Seating Arrangement

2008-06-15T06:38:00.000-07:00

Recycle!

2008-06-05T03:49:00.000-07:00

There will be a recycling campaign going on in class starting from next term (well, it should have started long ago, but better late than never!) Each class should have 2 containers to collect paper and plastic bottles respectively. And on one of the days in a week, some kind soul will have to volunteer himself, to carry those recycled materials to the back of the canteen. (:

Anyway, for people who tend to bring sweet drinks up, please at least rinse them before placing in the plastic bottles container.

And any kind of papers are allowed in the container for papers. (newspaper, worksheets, draft papers etc.)

So guys, if you've any big containers or boxes, please bring them to school as we'll be setting up the class recycling area at the back of the class.

Thanks a lot for helping out your-very-responsible-environmentalist. :D

2008-06-04T10:52:00.000-07:00

TEACHERS ALERT.
THIS IS HOW YOU SHOULD TEACH A SPORTSCLASS.

The Right Brain vs Left Brain test

2008-05-30T09:13:00.000-07:00

http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,21598,22492511-5005375,00.html

The Right Brain vs Left Brain test ... do you see the dancer turning clockwise or anti-clockwise?

LEFT BRAIN FUNCTIONS
uses logic
detail oriented
facts rule
words and language
present and past
math and science
can comprehend
knowing
acknowledges
order/pattern perception
knows object name
reality based
forms strategies
practical
safe

RIGHT BRAIN FUNCTIONS
uses feeling
"big picture" oriented
imagination rules
symbols and images
present and future
philosophy & religion
can "get it" (i.e. meaning)
believes
appreciates
spatial perception
knows object function
fantasy based
presents possibilities
impetuous
risk taking

Things to work on during School Holidays

2008-05-25T19:55:00.001-07:00

1.Give report book to parents.
2.Complete Holiday HW
3.Come to school for remedial
4.CIP project

Study Timetable Holiday

2008-05-22T23:42:00.000-07:00

We're Done!

2008-05-20T06:37:00.000-07:00

Well well, we got back most of our results today and some performed, while others didn't. Whatever the outcome is, the important thing is to work harder in term 3 and term. Some of us who did not do as well as we expected to do, dont give up! You do know the teachers are here for us, do approach them if you ever need help. I might put up a video soon to cheer you guys up, so look out for it!
Till then,
Lucas.

Mid Year 08 AM Sec 3B

2008-05-13T06:50:00.000-07:00

Results for the A-Mathematics

I do not feel good uploading this result. We have to put in alot of hard work.

Mr Su

Mid Year 08 EM Sec 3B

2008-05-10T21:25:00.000-07:00

Results for the E-Mathematics
Well done guys.

GCE PE Revision Session

2008-05-09T02:23:00.000-07:00

Sorry for being late for PE remedial today- got held up at the German embassy.
We have 4 main topics to cover for the coming Mid-Year Exams in PE
1)Skill
2)Physique
3)Mental Skilss & Motivation
4)Fitness

We covered topics 1-3 today with the guys that waited patiently for me to come back.
On Monday 12th , after History paper, will conduct a second session of remedial at 1000am.

Monday's itinerary is:
- Fitness
- Revision Quick Quiz
- Video Analysis Practice

Meet at Flexsi Room (Gentleman Room 1)
Do the following preparation over the weekend:
1) Revise textbook- (According to the topic index I gave out to your all yesterday)
2) Revise notes
3) My powerpoints are available on LMS as well

Consultation Sessions for Mathematics with Mr SU

2008-04-29T06:32:00.000-07:00

I will conduct consultation sessions on
1.2May Fri 630pm-930pm Canteen
2.3May Sat 1pm-3pm 3B
3.5May Mon 1pm-5pm 3B

Exam Schedule

2008-04-29T06:05:00.000-07:00

MT/HMT 02/05/08 Friday

English Language 05/05/08 Monday
MT/HMT 05/05/08 Monday

English Language 06/05/08 Tuesday
E Math 06/05/08 Tuesday

Chemistry 08/05/08 Thursday

A Math 09/05/08 Friday

Physics 13/05/08 Tuesday
Physical Education 13/05/08 Tuesday

Jalen aka J Styles! 6 years old b-boy!

2008-04-19T23:51:00.001-07:00

Alym:Your inspirational idol

What Smoking Does To You

2008-04-10T09:15:00.000-07:00

I have explained to you all on friday that smoking is not cool.Look at the video to see what kind of damage you give to your body when you smoked. Since you all are sportsmen I expect you all to train hard for your sports and be at your best level of fitness.I strongly encouraged you all to see the 2 videos again.
Mr Su

Wipe Away the Emoness with Magic and Laughter

2008-04-08T08:18:00.000-07:00

Roots of a quadratic equation

2008-04-07T22:55:00.000-07:00

y=ax² + bx + c = 0

Sports Day Heats

2008-03-27T04:42:00.000-07:00

Everything your Mom would say to you- The Mom Song

2008-03-26T20:53:00.000-07:00

"The Mom" song, sung to the William Tell Overture, by Anita Renfroe.
What a mom says in 24 hours, condensed into 2 minutes and 55 seconds!

Lyrics for "The Mom Song" is given below. (Thank you BelleFlower15!)

"The Mom Song"

Get up now
Get up now
Get up out of bed
Wash your face
Brush your teeth
Comb your sleepyhead
Here's your clothes and your shoes
Hear the words I said
Get up now! Get up and make your bed
Are you hot? Are you cold?
Are you wearing that?
Where's your books and your lunch and your homework at?
Grab your coat and gloves and your scarf and hat
Don't forget! You gotta feed the cat
Eat your breakfast, the experts tell us it's the most important meal of all
Take your vitamins so you will grow up one day to be big and tall
Please remember the orthodontist will be seeing you at 3 today
Don't forget your piano lesson is this afternoon so you must play
Don't shovel
Chew slowly
But hurry
The bus is here
Be careful
Come back here
Did you wash behind your ears?
Play outside, don't play rough, will you just play fair?
Be polite, make a friend, don't forget to share
Work it out, wait your turn, never take a dare
Get along! Don't make me come down there
Clean your room, fold your clothes, put your stuff away
Make your bed, do it now, do we have all day?
Were you born in a barn? Would you like some hay?
Can you even hear a word I say?
Answer the phone! Get off the phone!
Don't sit so close, turn it down, no texting at the table
No more computer time tonight!
Your iPod's my iPod if you don't listen up
Where are you going and with whom and what time do you think you're coming home?
Saying thank you, please, excuse me makes you welcome everywhere you roam
You'll appreciate my wisdom someday when you're older and you're grown
Can't wait till you have a couple little children of your own
You'll thank me for the counsel I gave you so willingly
But right now I thank you not to roll your eyes at me
Close your mouth when you chew, would appreciate
Take a bite maybe two of the stuff you hate
Use your fork, do not burp or I'll set you straight
Eat the food I put upon your plate
Get an A, get the door, don't get smart with me
Get a grip, get in here, I'll count to three
Get a job, get a life, get a PHD
Get a dose of,
"I don't care who started it!
You're grounded until you're 36"
Get your story straight and tell the truth for once, for heaven's sake
And if all your friends jumped off a cliff would you jump, too?
If I've said it once, I've said at least a thousand times before
That you're too old to act this way
It must be your father's DNA
Look at me when I am talking
Stand up straighter when you walk
A place for everything and everything must be in place
Stop crying or I'll give you something real to cry about
Oh!
Brush your teeth, wash your face, put your PJs on
Get in bed, get a hug, say a prayer with mom
Don't forget, I love you
And tomorrow we will do this all again because a mom's work never ends
You don't need the reason why
Because, because, because, because
I said so, I said so, I said so, I said so
I'm the mom, the mom, the mom, the mom, the mom!!
Ta da!!! (less)

Sec 3B Character Education: Presentation of Asian Festivals

2008-03-26T04:55:00.000-07:00

Today, Sec 3B presented their group projects on various Asian Festivals.

Kudos to the T&F and X-Country Group that gave us an interest presentation on the Water Festival in Thailand.

List of Birthday

2008-03-12T13:25:00.000-07:00

Jan
Lim Hong Kuang 8/1/1993
Dilip 12/1/1992
Muhyiddin Haq 25/01/1993
Ryson Yap Wei Jian 30/1/93
Fung jin jie 31/1/1993

Feb
Daniel 5/2/1993
Kendrick 10/2/1992
Mohamad Irsyad 24/02/1993

March
Ernest 2/3/1993
Daren 2/3/1992
Muhd Haseef bin Salim 15/03/1993
Shaun Lim 18/03/1993

April
Lim Wei Yang 3/4/1993
Mohd fadzly 7/4/1993
Thun Jaren 20/04/1993

May
Marcus tang hao feng 1/5/1993
Aldrin 8/5/1993
Narendhar 8/5/1993
Muhd. Alym bin adil tan 12/5/1992

June
Eugene Rodrigo 14/6/1993
Desmond 17/06/1993

July
Khairul Anwar 8/7/1993
Muhd Noor Haaziq Bin Mutazah 9/7/1993

August
Tan Lide Jeremy 28/08/92

September
Md Hidayat bin Mat Rahim 6/9/1993

October
Kwek muhd danial 6/10/1993
Muhd Izzat Bin Sulaimi 7/10/1993
Tng Xin Jie Jordon 8/10/1993
Clement 12/10/1993
Amsyar Omar 13/10/93
ChongChieh 27/10/1993

Nov
Muhd Fadhil bin Muhd Rizaini 8/11/1993

December

4th Day

2008-03-08T20:59:00.000-08:00

Sec 3 Camp @ KOREF 2008

2008-03-08T18:57:00.000-08:00

The Sec 3 cohort had our annual Overseas Adventure Camp at KOREF: Kahang Organic Rice Eco Farm.

When we arrived at KOREF, some of the more adventurous teachers were led by our Senior Camp Operator for a small tour round the place. Frank was a rare breed, he was part of the first batch of officers in the Singapore Armed Forces and his knowledge of nature and field crat
Here we are at beginning our tour of the various organic farm plots at KOREF:

Have you ever wondered how a dragon fruit is grown? Well, it's actually grown on a concrete post- see here:

We even got to see the ducks that were responsible for the 'organic' fertiliser used in farm:

You can find more about KOREF at Edu Outdoor's website by clicking here.

Having been on a number of overseas camps and trekked up a variety of mountains, I must say that the trek up Mount Lambak during this camp was one of the most challenging. Especially since I had to leave the camp late and had to catch up with everybody after they had already departed.
It was quite unnerving climbing up alone and then realising that the path in front forks into two! Luckily for me, our Victorians made their presence felt even in the huge mountain and from their cheers and songs, I could easily locate them.

Here we are with 3A crossing a suspension bridge at the final stage of the descent:

My Form Class, Sec 3B was also bonding strongly. The raft building session was hilarious with our never say die attititude, as we attempted time after time to launch the rafts and stay afloat on them.

There were many great moments of teamwork and bonding in the camp amongst the students. Unbeknownst to many of you, we teachers, also had our own specific team-building and problem solving sessions.

Problem: How to get coconut from coconut tree
The following video is not for the faint hearted.
It shows our HOD of PE Mr Maran in a most compromising position, aided and abetted by the man with the serious demeanour Mr Tan Chong Kiat and Mr Su Rong Hua, our fresh new-comer of the year.

Problem: Got coconut already, now how to get coconut water
Ever since I brought my military shovel to Mawaii for Veloci-T, I have been teased endlessly by Maran, Sng and gang.

Ah.... but without the shovel, we cannot get coconut water, you know.
and Sng, no the shovel does not bounce back when you chop the coconut with it.

Pictures Sec 3 Overseas Camp

2008-03-08T16:59:00.001-08:00

Day 2

2008-03-06T23:45:00.000-08:00

Sec 3 Overseas Camp Day1

2008-03-05T12:59:00.000-08:00

GCE PE Weight Training for Fitness (Week 10)

2008-03-03T21:08:00.000-08:00

Here in Week 10 of Term 1, We can see that the boys are moving on to more advanced techniques in Weight Training.

In previous sessions, we have seen them performing the clean and squats.
Now in this session, they have moved on to performing the Snatch

Last Reminder

2008-03-03T15:49:00.000-08:00

Passport:Daniel,Amsyar,Alym,Jaren & Jordon
Edusave form Camp:Clement,Daren,Amsyar,Alym,Ryson,Jordon
Edusave form Resiliency:Daniel,Darren,Dilip,Khairul,Hong Kuang,Amsyar,Alym,Haq,Jeremy,Marcus,Jaren

Bring and give it to me tomorrow

Packing list for camp

2008-03-03T06:38:00.000-08:00

Sec.3 Overseas Adventure Camp (Packing List)

You have to be attired in VS PE attire on Wed, 5 Mar 08 ( You must have at least 4 sets of VS PE attire for the camp)

PASSPORT (ensure a 6-month validity period)

Sufficient clothes and undergarments (approx 6 sets); bring extra sets of clothes for water-based activities (school t-shirts, PE t-shirts, CCA t-shirts and PE shorts, etc)

Track pants (recommended for night use and trekking)

Personal toiletries and bath towel

Sport shoes (plus an extra pair of shoes for water based activities). Use proper footwear at all times. No slippers or sandals permitted during activities.

A pair of slippers (for use around campsite – free time and in shower room only)

Torch (with extra batteries)

Poncho/Raincoat or windbreaker (compulsory)

1.5 litre Water Bottle (compulsory)

Hat or Cap

Sleeping Bag – light weight type (compulsory)

Plastic bags (for dirty and wet clothes)

Small backpack/haversack for trekking activity (compulsory)

Ziploc bags to keep personal items dry, e.g. passport, wallet, etc

Personal Medication (if any) – panadol, charcoal pills, inhaler, etc

Insect Repellent/ Antiseptic Cream/ Plasters

Basic stationery – pens, 2B wooden pencil (non-mechanical), eraser, ruler, notebook, etc

Daren & Ernest Birthday

2008-03-03T05:48:00.000-08:00

Packing List for sec3 overseas camp

2008-02-29T18:34:00.000-08:00

The packing list for the camp is on the school website.Do take a look and pack accordingly.

Class Debate- Merits and Demerits of SNOC Million-Dollar Award Scheme

2008-02-27T02:30:00.000-08:00

Today, Sec 3B had a small class debate on the merits and demerits of Singapore's National Olympic Council's Multi-MIllion Dollar Award Scheme for athletes

The class discussed both the merits and demerits of such a scheme and how effective it is in the motivation of athletes.

For more information on the MAP click here

2008-02-25T09:43:00.000-08:00

Sec 3 Resilency Training

2008-02-24T21:12:00.001-08:00

Today, the Sec 3s begin their Resiliency Program.
We began the program with an exciting program introducing the Dynamic Combat Method for Personal Protection. We are the first school to introduce Reality Based Martial Arts training as part of a Resiliency training module for students

Our boys were first made to go through some conditioning exercises to push their physical limits:

We can see all the 'fit-fit' VS boys really pushing themselves all the way!

After learning the basic ready stance and the fundamentals of 'shielding', our boys began to challenge each other in games to test their ability to maintain and protect their centre-line- Anyone who got touched by his opponent on the back or rear shoulder was 'out'

Our 3B sports class made good us of team-work and tag-team combinations to dominate this game:

The boys definitely enjoyed themselves and we hope that they will realise that being strong and tough isn't a merely physical attribute but a mental and emotional one as well. So pay attention during the resiliency training boys, you always learn something.