“Our student-writers rose to the challenge, producing authentic, responsible and powerful pieces.”  How far does this describe your experience?  Consider the insights [to journalistic storytelling, to our community] that you gained, and the personal rewards and challenges of the process. It makes me feel how lucky some of us are to not have to experience […]
Tag: english
Lady Macbeth
“Lady Macbeths criminal mind and desire for ruthlessness have led many a critic to define her as evil. Closer examination, however, reveals that she is a multifaceted character” How far do You agree with the statement. You must include evidence from the play, personal and insightful interpretation and reference to social historical context. There are […]
My best friend
Best Friend I want you to think about your best friend in your head. Do you feel the smile creeping onto your face? The feeling of happiness feeling of happiness you have. The amount of times that you both scream, cry, do stupid things. You got that warm fuzzy feeling don’t you. Okay now i […]
Fostering Children: when it doesn’t work
When I went to the talk, I never realised how difficult fostering kids really were till he told his story. I thought that it was just about a child who was supported or aided by people but it is actually so much more. Having to deal with the child’s difficulties for 2 days may seem alright. […]
Cancer survivor: overcoming the odds
My first impression before entering the room was that she survived cancer and thats it. But after hearing the story, you just realise how important life is and how its not as simple as eating or drinking medicine then you are cured. Its so much more. the feeling of not knowing whether you are going […]
Outdoor activities saved me
Loving sports, I was actually keen on listening to this talk. I can kind of relate to this but it wasn’t outdoor sports it was just netball. As I was in local school, from primary to secondary we had this thing called DSA (direct school admission). If you are good in a after school activity, […]
54 nepali kids saved
When I first entered the talk, I was wondering why it was such a big deal for them to be saved. while sitting through the talk, i felt sad for them for they have given up everything to go study in USA. Imagine what it feels like getting a full scholarship and then telling them […]
my language world
The main part of my language world is about me- what language I speak, my culture, my voice and etc. Being brought up in Singapore and in a local school is completely different from life back in England. Singapore is a well- known city and also a safe place where I can be free. In […]