Keeping a Diary

Aqila's latest fascination is the Diary of Amos Lee, a series by local writer Adeline Foo. The book is about a Primary school boy who is asked by his mum to write a diary whenever he goes to errrr...the bathroom! Hehe

So Aqila's mum is reading the book too, just to make sure i know what he is talking about when he mention about things he reads in the book.

There are several things that i like about the book:

It is a refreshing read, the language is light and easy enough to digest, even by a lower primary student like Aqila.

It teaches kids to learn to love and pick up writing as a hobby in a non-chalant way :-)

It talks about various subjects that are dear to local people - from the type of favourite breakfast for locals, interesting places to go in Singapore to National Day Parade.




One thing for sure, Aqila is willing enough to start his own diary after reading the series. Good exercise :-) Hope it lasts!






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Aqila and Violin

Learning to play Corrente, composed by Archangelo Corelli. It is one of the exam pieces for ABRSM Grade 5. He still made a lot of mistakes, wrong bowing and all...but keep practising Aqila!

Aqila started to pick up violin about a year ago. And we soon realised that he loves this instrument very much. He is an average player, not a genius nor a child protege but the passion is there...so we, the parents are just nurturing the passion :-)

"Aqila, you just continue doing what you love doing Aqila...and enjoy the journey!"

Aftermath

After playing in the mud, it is time to clean the bike!





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Battle in the Sea

Aqila's latest armada...



Black Pearl and Queen Anne's Revenge are in a battle


Abandon ship!!!


Oh no...the boat was capsized









The happy boy :-)

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To Jakarta and Back

Bunda went to Jakarta lastweek, one day one night stay at Opa and Oma's place. I needed to settle some matters :-) i spared you the details :-)

Anyway.... here are shots i took during the journey. Hope you like them!



Singapore is one of the busiest port in the world! Look how tiny the ships were! And if you look closer, you can see my reflection on the window :-)


I took this airline! Landed safely in Jakarta.



But i was taken to a wrong airport terminal by the taxi driver on my way back to Singapore! I shouldve gone to Terminal 3 SoeTa but was dropped off at Terminal 2 instead! Alamak! Actually it was partly my fault too, i did not pay attention on what Terminal my plane landed at the day before, and the taxi driver was not aware that this airline is pooled at this new Terminal 3.

Lucky me...i still could catch the flight! It was the earliest flight of that day btw...at 5.40am! Speaking about sleepy...of course i was still sleepy during the whole hooha haha!



I witnessed sunrise from our plane! Such beautiful and humbling sight! God is great Aqila!

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Study time

Since in Prinary 1, Aqila wanted to join theChinese calligraphy class. Well, wait for another year son, till you are P3. And see whether you still have the passion :-)


In the meantime...practice on your own...:-)
I ask him to copy down stories from his Chinese textbook, and write them with the chinese brush and ink. Let him get the feel of this traditional print media. :-)


When it comes to doing homework...okay we need technology to help us! Haha

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Learning Jouney

This week Learning Journey to Underwater World. Bunda went too as parent volunteer. Thats why we have these pictures :-)






Smile!!! With classmates


An interesting talk about marine life and how kids can help save the environment :-)


Hello bunda!


Look here! Look there! Look everywhere! Hahaha





Ending the trip by watching a performance by the Dolphins!

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