Tag Archives: school

My Early Teens: Studying in Singapore

Posted on September 13, 2012 by bookjunkie

Shared a little bit more about my childhood, teenhood and my sweet aunts. Previously I wrote about what it was like as a six year old, primary one child in the 70’s.

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More Cuteness from Little Prince William & Harry with Mum Diana

Posted on May 12, 2011 by bookjunkie

At Harry’s first day at school, William tries to help him, but he squirms away. It’s quite funny. Kids will be kids, whether they are royalty or not. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mebLYhQKqIY] A 2 year old William in an older clip. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYbEDKpROZY]

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From the Car Window: Landmarks, Temples and a Church

Posted on April 10, 2011 by bookjunkie

Behind the temple you can see the most famous HDB flat – The Pinnacle at Duxton. The Pinnacle towers over everything. The MICA (Ministry of Information, Communication & The Arts) Building. Love the multicoloured lego-like windows. A clearer shot of … Continue reading →

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The 4 Official Languages of Singapore

Posted on March 11, 2011 by bookjunkie

Saw this quadri-lingual sign and could not resist photographing it. English, Chinese, Tamil and Malay. English is our language of business and Malay our national language. Most Singaporeans are bilingual due to our education system which requires us to take … Continue reading →

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Does the Ugly Singaporean Still Exist?

Posted on February 28, 2011 by bookjunkie

Although expats are criticized for remaining in their own circles, sometimes I can’t blame them because it is hard to meet locals who are willing to be as open to new friendships.  It is much easier for expats to connect … Continue reading →

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An Entrance to A School

Posted on September 12, 2010 by bookjunkie

This is not a temple but an entrance to the Maris Stella School. I always thought the gateway looked quite arresting.

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