A 12-year old student in New York was arrested for doodling on her desk with a marker.
She scribbled 'Lex was here 2/1/10' and 'I love my friends Abby and Faith'.
According to her mother, she was released several hours after she was taken in handcuffs to a police station.
This action was condemned by the Education Department spoke person.
Just imagine the same penalty is imposed to our schooling kids...
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Toilet
This is not a complaint about dirty public toilet but rather a shocking news discovered by a worker cleaning the women's lavatory at a petrol kiosk in Ipoh. She found a pinhole camera hidden in a plastic socket facing the toilet bowl as reported by Sin Chew Daily.
The camera had a 5 hour battery life, was discovered about 25 minutes after it was installed.
The cleaner became suspicious when she saw an extra socket on the wall and upon further checking was surprised to find that it contained the camera.
It was suspected that a syndicate was behind the secret filming.
So, ladies please be extra vigilant when using public toilets.
The camera had a 5 hour battery life, was discovered about 25 minutes after it was installed.
The cleaner became suspicious when she saw an extra socket on the wall and upon further checking was surprised to find that it contained the camera.
It was suspected that a syndicate was behind the secret filming.
So, ladies please be extra vigilant when using public toilets.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Joss Paper
I dropped by the mini market on the way to fetch my second daughter from her school. I was with my eldest who wanted to buy few items to prepare for her 'merentas desa' activity tomorrow.
As we stepped out from the car, we were approached by an Indonesian lady clad in bright red t-shirt and black pants. She was holding a roll of paper in one hand and looked quite loss.
She approached both of us and started to reveal her ordeal. She had been cheated and loss all her cash and jeweleries.
I felt sceptical and doubtful but at the same time felt sorry for her. I was without a handphone and felt quite risky to attend to her at the parking bays.
So I quickly made a move inside the mini market as easily to get in touch with a crowd incase she was the assailant instead of the victim.
She did not follow me. Subconsciously, I felt guilty of leaving her at loss if she was truly the victim.
After picking up the goods, we proceeded to the cashier counter and I asked the cashier if the lady approached any of them for help.
They were not aware and when I came out, she was with another Malay lady with a small kid. The lady was on her handphone and I told the Indonesian lady to get into the shop for any help as I already informed the cashier.
Meantime, she told that she was asked by people in the car she took a ride to take the roll of paper to the upper level of the shop and when she returned to the parking bay only she realised she was cheated.
She followed me into the shop and I left the rest to the cashier for further action.
I think that was the best attempt to try to help her out as I dare not risk my safety to take her to the police station.
Coincidentally, Harian Metro also reported a claim by a kindergarten teacher that she was charmed by a group of con men using 'joss paper'.
The victim alleged that she was put under spell in a 3 hour ordeal, during which she surrendered all her cash and credit cards.
It looked like the Indonesian lady was conned in a similar manner. So, please be extra careful when you need to be alone either on the streets or home, especially ladies, when you are approached by con men using 'joss paper' or 'pamphlet'.
As we stepped out from the car, we were approached by an Indonesian lady clad in bright red t-shirt and black pants. She was holding a roll of paper in one hand and looked quite loss.
She approached both of us and started to reveal her ordeal. She had been cheated and loss all her cash and jeweleries.
I felt sceptical and doubtful but at the same time felt sorry for her. I was without a handphone and felt quite risky to attend to her at the parking bays.
So I quickly made a move inside the mini market as easily to get in touch with a crowd incase she was the assailant instead of the victim.
She did not follow me. Subconsciously, I felt guilty of leaving her at loss if she was truly the victim.
After picking up the goods, we proceeded to the cashier counter and I asked the cashier if the lady approached any of them for help.
They were not aware and when I came out, she was with another Malay lady with a small kid. The lady was on her handphone and I told the Indonesian lady to get into the shop for any help as I already informed the cashier.
Meantime, she told that she was asked by people in the car she took a ride to take the roll of paper to the upper level of the shop and when she returned to the parking bay only she realised she was cheated.
She followed me into the shop and I left the rest to the cashier for further action.
I think that was the best attempt to try to help her out as I dare not risk my safety to take her to the police station.
Coincidentally, Harian Metro also reported a claim by a kindergarten teacher that she was charmed by a group of con men using 'joss paper'.
The victim alleged that she was put under spell in a 3 hour ordeal, during which she surrendered all her cash and credit cards.
It looked like the Indonesian lady was conned in a similar manner. So, please be extra careful when you need to be alone either on the streets or home, especially ladies, when you are approached by con men using 'joss paper' or 'pamphlet'.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
No Spooky Business
Earlier, I wrote on the spooky news at the Bukit Jalil Sports School as highlighted in the Star.
However, Marina Chin, The Principal of the school, had written a letter to disclaim the report.
'Please be informed that nothing of that sort has happened in the Bukit Jalil Sports School hostel. The reporter has misquoted Harian Metro : if he reads the article properly, he would be aware that it refers to the National Sports Council hostel and it was National Sports Council officials who were being quoted.'
The news had caused stress and worry to many parents. Hopefully, this clarification letter will clear the situation.
So reporters, next time please double check your info or prove read your text to avoid any confusions.
However, Marina Chin, The Principal of the school, had written a letter to disclaim the report.
'Please be informed that nothing of that sort has happened in the Bukit Jalil Sports School hostel. The reporter has misquoted Harian Metro : if he reads the article properly, he would be aware that it refers to the National Sports Council hostel and it was National Sports Council officials who were being quoted.'
The news had caused stress and worry to many parents. Hopefully, this clarification letter will clear the situation.
So reporters, next time please double check your info or prove read your text to avoid any confusions.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Joke
A man died after being struck by lightning. Puzzled, the doctor examining the body asked the police officer.
'Why is he smiling?'
The police officer replied, 'Oh, he thought that someone was snapping his picture.'
Reader's Digest, Feb 2010.
'Why is he smiling?'
The police officer replied, 'Oh, he thought that someone was snapping his picture.'
Reader's Digest, Feb 2010.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
School Day
Lately, I spend less time updating my blog due my tight schedule since the school reopens recently.
I have to ferry my kids for the morning and evening sessions separately as the school my kids attended starts to operate in 2 sessions.
Furthermore, my youngest one is just starting his kindy life and my third one just enters primary one.
A lot of adjustments on schedule and emotional supports need to be done.
The anxiety of being to school especially the primary one really drains me off. Love the part of seeing the little one making new friends and mingling around.
The sweetest part was when my primary one son informed of his generous action. One day, he asked me to take him to the nearby sundry shop as he wanted to buy a glue for his art class.
He came back to the car with 2 and not 1 glue. He told me that the other glue was for his good friend. Kids can be so cute at times...
One day, while busy ferrying my kids back and forth, I was glued to one of the radio channels and coincidently the DJ called audience to share the experience of being in primary one.
The most interesting experience was from one caller who recalled his days when KL was hit by the worse flood in 1969. He was prepared with 'white rubber shoes' and had to share the school with the 'flood victims'...
As for me, I remembered that the first day of school was full of excitement and nervous. I had to walk quite a distance from my house to the main road to wait for the school bus. Normally, I was accompanied by my uncle and cousin.
Luckily, my cousin and I was placed in the same classroom. Most of the friends at school also would have their cousins being in the same class as well...
Years passed by but I still treasure the sweet and unforgetable memories...
I have to ferry my kids for the morning and evening sessions separately as the school my kids attended starts to operate in 2 sessions.
Furthermore, my youngest one is just starting his kindy life and my third one just enters primary one.
A lot of adjustments on schedule and emotional supports need to be done.
The anxiety of being to school especially the primary one really drains me off. Love the part of seeing the little one making new friends and mingling around.
The sweetest part was when my primary one son informed of his generous action. One day, he asked me to take him to the nearby sundry shop as he wanted to buy a glue for his art class.
He came back to the car with 2 and not 1 glue. He told me that the other glue was for his good friend. Kids can be so cute at times...
One day, while busy ferrying my kids back and forth, I was glued to one of the radio channels and coincidently the DJ called audience to share the experience of being in primary one.
The most interesting experience was from one caller who recalled his days when KL was hit by the worse flood in 1969. He was prepared with 'white rubber shoes' and had to share the school with the 'flood victims'...
As for me, I remembered that the first day of school was full of excitement and nervous. I had to walk quite a distance from my house to the main road to wait for the school bus. Normally, I was accompanied by my uncle and cousin.
Luckily, my cousin and I was placed in the same classroom. Most of the friends at school also would have their cousins being in the same class as well...
Years passed by but I still treasure the sweet and unforgetable memories...
Monday, February 1, 2010
School
I always spot the old Volkswagen paint in white roof and red body complete with dotted pink curtains, load full of kids making trips around my neighbourhood during mid day.
They make a stop at the playground or proceed to the nearby lake. Initially, last year I always spot the group marched to those places on foot accompanied by two adult guardians.
I knew the leader, David, whom I met earlier while searching for a kindergarten for my kids. He is introducing a new study concept which is not confine to classrooms activities but more towards outdoors.
I spotted in the Reader's Digest Feb 2010, on 'A Classroom in the Wilderness' which highlights on the 'forest' kindergartens which have existed for decades in Scandinavian and Germany.
The kids spend all day in a woodland be it rain or shine. They observe animals, plant gardens, collect firewood and climb trees.
According to the Cathy Bache, exposure to nature help the kids to build resilience, creativity and a sense of place.
I also notice that quite a number of parents opt for home schooling for primary and secondary levels within my neighbourhood.
Happy with the resources and options available in education but I still prefer the conservative national schools syllabus...
They make a stop at the playground or proceed to the nearby lake. Initially, last year I always spot the group marched to those places on foot accompanied by two adult guardians.
I knew the leader, David, whom I met earlier while searching for a kindergarten for my kids. He is introducing a new study concept which is not confine to classrooms activities but more towards outdoors.
I spotted in the Reader's Digest Feb 2010, on 'A Classroom in the Wilderness' which highlights on the 'forest' kindergartens which have existed for decades in Scandinavian and Germany.
The kids spend all day in a woodland be it rain or shine. They observe animals, plant gardens, collect firewood and climb trees.
According to the Cathy Bache, exposure to nature help the kids to build resilience, creativity and a sense of place.
I also notice that quite a number of parents opt for home schooling for primary and secondary levels within my neighbourhood.
Happy with the resources and options available in education but I still prefer the conservative national schools syllabus...
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