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Month: September 2020 (Page 1 of 2)
Improved my stamina as I was able to run a 2km in 10 mins when it usually takes me around 12 mins. 
It was an extremely gorgeous day and I went out for a run to celebrate me being done with 3 tests this week! I can tell my stamina isn’t as good because I haven’t gone for a run in a week so it took me a bit longer to reach marina barrage.
I hour run: 6km
Went all the way to marina barrage again on a Friday evening. it never fails to improve my mood. I put a timer and I was able to run the stretch back home in 10 minutes instead of 15!
Half an hour run today. 2.7km.
Went for a quick run to clear my head afterschool even though I had a chem test the next day!
1 hour of activity: 6.3km
I’m still continuing to make time for my physical wellbeing and this is incredibly important to me. I believe the only reason I actually am motivated is because it is extremely important for my mental health, as I get to completely have a blank mind, focused on nothing but running and the music in my ears.
Went for a 5km run: 1 hour.
Helping me reach my goal of building and improving my stamina, but more importantly, taking time out to do things that are important to me (which are not academic).
LO6: “Demonstrate engagement with issues of global significance. Students are able to identify and demonstrate their understanding of global issues, make responsible decisions, and take appropriate action in response to the issue either locally, nationally or internationally.”
I have now attended two sessions of my local service. I wanted to take part in this service since Grade 10 but couldn’t due to outside of school committments, but this year I’m free and able to commit my time to this incredible cause. I always think that working with the elderly is so important, because if you think about it, elderly folk don’t feel old at heart really – they still feel young, they want to live their life and not depend on others. Your mind stays youthful yet your body doesn’t follow. The issue this service combats specifically is dementia and Alzheimer’s, a disease that 1 person is diagnosed with every four seconds (“What is Alzheimer’s disease?” – Ivan Seah Yu Jun) This disease slowly takes away everything that we believe makes up a person: their memories, their personality and sense of self, and this is a problem that not only affects the individual themselves but hurts those close to them too. This is a significant issue because it is a disease that we don’t have the cure to yet, and it isn’t specific to one race or one nationality. It’s an international disease, which doesn’t discriminate against anybody. I am excited to learn more about how to even help make the days of those who have dementia a little bit better, and the science behind music therapy to aid in their memory recall (even if just temporarily). I am really hoping that we’ll be able to go and make a difference in these people’s lives, even if its just for five minutes.
Lo4: “Show commitment and perseverance in CAS experiences. Students can articulate the stages from conceiving an idea to executing a plan for a CAS experience or series of CAS experiences. Students may show their knowledge and awareness by building on previous experience, or by launching a new idea or process.”
Bersama is a creative experience in which I am I able build on my knowledge of music and working with others to create something meaningful and impactful. Each year, Bersama turns into something slightly different from the year before because of the new people coming and the seniors leaving. This therefore adds the “new element” of the CAS process, in which I am able to launch a new process each year. I always find Bersama very relaxing because I realise how much I love singing, and how much I don’t make enough time for it. Along with Bersama, I strive to add more singing into my life in my own free time for my mental wellness.
LO1- “Identify their own strengths and develop areas for growth. Students are able to see themselves as individuals with various abilities and skills, of which some are more developed than others.”
- What previous experience have I had with an activity like this?
- What am I good at? What are my strengths?
- What would I like to improve?
- How has my involvement in this activity made me aware of my strengths and areas for growth?
- Have I improved and in what areas? How do I know?
- Why have I struggled in some areas?
I have been in the musical AIDA in Grade 9 – two years ago now, which I immensely enjoyed. It combined my love for singing with my interest in theatre, and it’s grandeur never ceased to amaze me. Therefore, I knew I wanted to do the musical this year. I know that due to my 4 years in vocal training, some of my strengths are that I can sing well and use techniques in order to improve the quality of the sound. Having said that however, I am surrounded with others who are equally, if not more talented than me, and I’ll always have something to learn from them. I think I would like to be able to become more comfortable around them to make mistakes and try to improve myself. Breaking out of my comfort zone and making new friends is one of my goals and ways that I feel I can improve after reflecting on my time in AIDA in grade 9.