Sample entry for Deepavali in Singapore

Here is a write-up on Deepavali in Singapore. I have sourced it from http://www.travel-singapore.com/events/november.

Deepavali or "Festival of Lights" is annually held in November as to celebrate the triumph of Lord Krishna over the evil Narakasura. Lord Krishna symbolizes goodness while Narakasura represents evil; that's why it concerns with "lights," which clearly depict purity. So to speak, light will always win darkness and good can always conquer evil.

Deepavali is considered a most important day of Hindu calendar, and is arranged in Little India, another ethnic area of Singapore. It's times for rejoicing and renewal of especial Hindus and Sikhs. Of course, oil lamps play a unique part of this festival as it is believed that there are spirits of departed relatives who come back to earth and so the lights are the guidance for those wandering souls to their subsequent world. For the Indians, this festival is like a New Year celebration, while they welcome relatives and friends at their own homes for exchanging some blessings.
During this auspicious time, Serangoon Road in Little India and temples in that area such as Sri Veerama Kaliamman, Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman, and Sri Srinivasa Perumal are adorned with spectacular display of fairy lights, garlands of jasmine, and colorful arches to mark this festive period. People pour into Little India at night for celebrations, sightseeing, and festive goods such as costumes, food, furniture, arts, crafts, and jewelries.

Deepavali is taken into account of Singapore's important festivals for this time helps harmonize people, promote goodwill, and share understanding through various ethnic groups.

Back in Eunos Primary, we celebrate Deepavali during one of our Assembly periods. Usually, it is done via concert items and also informative skits on the various aspects of Deepavali. 

We do have Indian friends among us who celebrate Deepavali in Eunos Primary School. They are also given early dismissal during the eve of Deepavali in order to let them prepare for their celebration.


I have not been to any of the Deepavali celebrations but if given the chance, I would love to share their joy. After all, not everyone is fortunate enough to be able to live in a multi-racial society.

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Homework for 7th May 2010

Dear Pupils,

Please note that you need to do pg 1-5 of your Science Homework book, not page 7-12. Sorry for the mix-up.

Do make good use of your weekend to revise for your SA1.

Good luck!

A good quote to share with everyone

I've talked about some teachings of Confucius which I think is still relevant today. Just some quotes which are very useful:

I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand.

It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop.

Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in getting up every time we do.


Give some thoughts to these sayings.

Trading cards

A note to pupils who still persist in playing with trading cards.

I WILL NOT return you your cards if I confiscate them. They will be shredded. The only way you can have them back is to show me that you can pass all your subjects, OR your parents collect it for you.

Treat this as my final reminder.

Homework for 5th May 2010

Dear Pupils,

Please complete Booklet B of the Mathematics Practice Paper 7.

After today's incident, I am really disappointed  by some of you. It is very disheartening as a teacher to see how little importance you pay to your own future. Like I had said, being in school requires you to learn how to interact well (which all of you excel in) and also to learn some new skills.

Please do give some thoughts on how you want to spend your time in school. Are you just going to waste your 7 hours in school doing nothing but talk/quarrel/hurl vulgarities? Or are you going to make sure you make use of your 7 hours to learn something useful and work towards you personal goals?

I would like to thank the following pupils who had been good so far, and who showed that they are really interested to learn. They are:

Yu Mingmin
Siti Nur Ayuni
Muhd Shafiq
Zheng Shenzhu
Muhd Harris
Nurul
Wayne Tan

Decide on what you want. Be responsible to yourself. TIME DOES NOT WAIT FOR YOU.

Homework for 4 May 2010

Dear Pupils,

Please complete Booklet B of the Marsling Primary School Paper. We will be going through the answers in class tomorrow.

Also, complete Paper 2 of the Maths Exam Practice 3.

Work hard, its less than a week to your mid-year exams already. Bear with it and play only after your SA1.