Education is deemed to be the solution to most, if not all our problems. It is also known to be the best medium for people to become socially and economically mobile. That's true too. However, it still cant be denied that there IS a distinct corelation between family income and a child's grades. Doing a survey of sorts for the kids, students in the better classes tend to be more affluent than those in classes at the other end of the spectrum. In fact, when i asked the question i had to, kids from the better classes giggled and looked quite surprised that i asked what seemed like a strange and perhaps ludicris question, not knowing that a few doors down possibly 1/4 of the class would not have the 'commodity' they seem to be so used to. Teachers refrain from explicitly stating that due to the nature of the class (being the best), certain things which may seem to be luxury goods to many others are actually necessities to them. But one thing good for sure is that the survey is done to help possibly level the playing field for some of these kids, to give them a chance to learn as equals.
Entry @ 12:15 AM;
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
work. tired. money. spending. smile. smile. still tired. but SMILE. ^-^
Entry @ 10:19 PM;
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
pwoah
haven't updated in 10000 years
lazy =P
lemme try n break it down
Dec 15 - Dec24
Turkey trip!
V happy that i got to visit a country so rich in culture & history, with brillant architecture and scenery! gosh, some sights are so remarkably beautiful that you hafta just stand there for a moment to soak it in. Made all the dry skin and split ends worth it hehe..
Yayness! ^-^
Dec 26
Finally met up with the girls after 10000 years for a belated xmas celebration.
Caught 'Curse of the Golden Flower' with the uber talented Jay Chou in it, had dinner and chilled at The Balcony before heading home, all before 9pm i must add ^-^
Dec 27
FHY post-xmas/pre-new year get-together at my place =)
Dec 31
Class steamboat lunch sponsored by our beloved Mr Pat Sum!
Dinner at Fisherman's Warf with Fang and counted-down to 2007!!
Went home at 1am (yes that's an achievement considering i catered to go home much later, got too crowded)
oh n nice seeing you again Kenneth!
Jan 1
Delayed xmas present exchange with relatives at Aunty Ivy's place
Good food, lovely presents, comfy beds.. a potent mix indeed ^-^
Jan 2
Trimmed my hair a lil, went grocery shopping with mummy till the mid-afternn, then makan and karaoked with the sistas! And had a horribly funny 'tussel' outside paragon.. twas hilarious, hope we didn't freak other people out too much hurhur...
General Mood
looking forward to the new year and all that it'll bring ^-^
oh and thanks to all who took the effort to write and send the pretty christmas cards
i <3 u all much
and so that concludes my the summary of my life till ytd, i should be getting to sleep soon..
tired
-_-zZZ
Entry @ 1:54 AM;
Wednesday, January 03, 2007