Angles Tournament

Hey guys,
Darn, none of our Pro-Ed speakers won any of the top three prizes despite all the hardwork they had put in. But I have to admit that the other speakers were really good too. However, we all thought that Elvis would be one of the top three speakers as both his speeches were quite well done, especially his impromptu speech. Well, never mind(nvm), Elvis has claimed that he will win something at the triangles tournament. Hmm......
Jereman signing off,
BB

Hey all,
During Monday's assembly we discussed about the topic "bullying". I feel that I should emphasise a bit on why the bullies bully. Firstly, I think the main reason is that they want to have some friends but just don't know how to make them. An example was in Primary 4. I was then sitting beside this really big-sized boy. He enjoyed playing pranks on me. But as he matured, he stopped and we became friends. So there you go, I suppose what the bully really needs is some friends he can turn to. So give a helping hand guys!
Another reason is that he might have come from a broken family or a family that has violence or internal conflicts. So a counsellor would definitely help the situation. The counsellor would be able to advise him on how to feel better in this kind of situations and the bully too would be able to share his problems that he does not wish to let his friend know with the counsellor. Therefore, I feel that schools should not be too harsh on this kind of people and instead of giving them really strict punishments, try to put themselves in their shoes and give them an oppurtunity to mend their ways.
Jereman signing off,
Bb

Discussion questions on the story"Flowers For Algernon"

Hey guys,
I have chosen to answer the question" Should Science be used to artificially improve Someone's Intelligene or External Appearances?" I think that Science should not be used to artificially improve someone's intelligence or external appearance. I feel that that is an abuse of Science and technology. We should be satisfied with what god has decided to make us into and try to make the best out of that. Once we use Science and technology to change our intelligence level or appearance, it is considered not naturel or fake. Now, it won't feel good going around with people gossiping behind your back about your operation would it?
Once you oppose nature, there will alays be side effects. You probably will not be able to adapt to the change as, to put it simply, you were not made to have that kind of appearance or intelligence level. We have to be realistic and should realise that if we are simply not good in an area, there is surely to be another area that we are good at. We would just have to uncover this talent inside ourselves. Remember, everyone is special. Everyone has their area of talent. With that, I think I have made my stance very clear and I hope that people would accept who they are and not go through all kinds of operations(especially those actresses)
Jeremy signing off,
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About the Taximan's Story

Greetings Everyone,
I read the Taximan's Story over the weekend and found it very interesting and captivating. I am now going to answer some of the questions on the worksheet I was given.
Firstly, I am not really sure about the irony of he story. I think that it is the fact that the Taximan enjoyed fetching young people in his taxi for extra money even though he says that they are irresponsible and not trustable. You can take it that he dislikes the teenagers now but enjoys fetching them to earn extra money.
I think the themes raised in the story is about the actions of the young teenagers nowadays and the excuses they give their parents for coming home late. The authour also wants to pass a message to parents advicing them to watch over their children. I think this story is quite realistic as you can see the matter raised in the story happening nowadays, especially to those teenagers that alked the wrong path of life.
I think that the taximan cares for his children a lot compared to some parents. Therefore, I think he makes a very good father. I feel sympathy for him when he had to experience the pain of seeing his daughter become one of the teenagers he mentioned. But I think that he is quite pleased that the daughter learned her lesson.
I feel sympathy for those teenagers mentioned in the story as they might not have turned out like that if their parents had given them enough care and concern instead of just being obsessed in their pursue of wealth. I hope that parents would learn from this story and realise that money is not everything.
Jeremy the tired and bored man signing off,
Byez