The English Newsletter of YPICA Lee Lim Ming College
February 2019
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Caring for the Volume 4, Issue 1
February 2019
2 Teacher’s PETs Global warming is real. Here’s how to help. 3 Sports Update: The Good in Kabaddi There’s a new sport in town! 4 Bring the House Down The best performances on Lee’s Got Talent. 5 The Haunting of the School Hall There’s something strange in the hall! 6 Geek Revolution: Tabletop Games Forget gadgets. We’re playing old-school. 7 First Term Highs We’ve been busy this past term.
Environment The threat of global warming is looming and the adverse effects of climate change can already be seen in different parts of the world. The main contributing factor to the extreme temperatures we are experiencing these days is the escalating carbon emissions across the globe. Our environmental protection expert, Miss June, has been reminding us to do our part in reversing the effects of climate change. Every little bit of effort helps, so let’s not lose hope and instead join hands in saving our only home planet. Together with her students Jeremiah, Saad, Arpan, Danishdeep, Randy, Albin, John and Kaghendra, Miss June created post card tips to help us remember to always be kind to our environment.
8 The Future Looks Bright: A Bright Man Principal Kwok talks about school plans, cooking and why he didn’t have a girlfriend in university. 9 The Future Looks Bright: Shine a Light on STEM STEM readies students for things to come. 10 Beyond the Wall Beijing has more to offer other than the famous Great Wall of China. 12 Turn of the Century An unforgettable event in Enping. 13 Excellent Academic Performance 14 Filmmaking Club’s Cut/Splice 2018’s best films according to our film critics. 15 Plugged into eSports This new club takes gaming seriously. 16 Come Rain or Shine Rain on picnic day? No problem as long as we have Two Homes, One Family.
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Thank you to Miss June and her team for showing us some simple ways that we can do to help reduce our carbon footprint. Caring for the environment should be our priority because all will be lost if we live in a world full of natural calamities.
SPORTS UPDATE
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arly this school year, students noticed the huge foam mats in the hall and wondered what new sport they would be learning. Our Physical Education teacher, Mr Fu, soon revealed that the mats were for a sport called Kabaddi. The name is foreign-sounding to most people in Hong Kong because Kabaddi is, in fact, a game that originated in South Asia. Our Indian, Nepali and Pakistani students were not as surprised though because they had heard or even played this game before back in their home countries. Kabaddi instructor and Co-Founder of Hong Kong Kabaddi, Mr Wyman Tang, acknowledged the origins of Kabaddi saying that it is only now that the game is getting the attention locally. Thanks to the efforts of Mr Tang and his team, more and more students in Hong Kong get to play this exciting sport. The game is played between two teams. The
objective is quite simple: tag the opposing team or take down the opposing team’s members one at a time before the time runs out. Each team gets 30 seconds to tag an opposing team’s members without getting caught. Because of the game’s back-and-forth movement when attacking and retreating, the match looks like a fluid, choreographed dance. However, one must always be alert and on guard because at any moment, an opponent can tackle and pin the player to the ground. Kabaddi does seem violent at first glance but the instructors reassured the students that safety is the top priority of the game. Players are trained to tackle with care and land on the ground safely by protecting sensitive areas of the body. In matches, one can observe that even after a tumble, both players get up with smiles on their faces signifying that everything in Kabaddi is done in the spirit of fun and good times.
Main Photo: Kabaddi may look violent but each player is taught to protect one another, including their opponents, during a tackle or when they fall. Photos Above: A good game of Kabaddi should start with a nice warm-up routine. Meanwhile, the girls learn the basics from their coach.
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EVENTS Photo Left: Class 6C gave the performance of the year with their foot-stomping dance medley.
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ee’s Got Talent was the gift that kept on giving last holiday season because of the seemingly endless parade of talents during the 2-day event that started on 19 December 2018. Present were the usual song and dance performances but what made it different this year was how the students had amped-up their gig. Armed with his guitar and a silky voice, 2C’s Pratik and Form 4’s dancing duo, Jonald and Lester, all landed the top spots in the competition. The hall erupted in thunderous applause when 6C performed and, ultimately, took the Champions trophy. The audience was floored because no one expected the crowd-pleasing production number to be so layered and well-choreographed as it featured both hip-hop and cultural dances. With the Inset Photos: YPICA students from different forms proved, through quality performances, that there is no shortage of talents in our school.
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special participation of their class teacher, Mr Joe, 6C danced their way to the top. The bar has been set high again this year and already we hear murmurs of what our talented students plan to do in Lee’s Got Talent 2019. Bring it on! For the rest of us, let’s continue to enjoy the spectacular show.
EVENTS
erewolves, clowns, killers W and ghosts—these were the ghouls and monsters that brought terror to our students on 31 October 2018, Halloween Horrorfest. The haunted basement beneath the stage was filled with fog and unseen creatures that go bump in the night. Those who dared to enter found out that the only way to escape the madness in the horror maze was to find all the clues of the treasure hunt. The rewards were safe passage out and access to the many booth games. Survivors of the Haunted Horror Maze tried their luck playing the booth games but it took more than luck to win the prizes. The booth games required skills in English. This is, after all, an English Society event. Short-lived as it may be, Halloween Horrorfest 2018 will always be remembered. Thanks to our Creepygram wall, we have a collection of photos to remind us of this horrific yet terrific day.
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FEATURE STORIES
eek culture is on the rise and it’s suddenly cool to G be a geek. With the mainstream appeal of superhero films and movies like Ready Player One,
unique TV shows like Black Mirror’s Bandersnatch on Netflix, independent music, and hipster fashion, geeks are now at the forefront of modern urban culture and spreading their knowledge on YouTube videos or in podcasts. We are experiencing a geek uprising so we might as well join in the fun. This is a three-part feature on geek culture we are calling Geek Revolution and for this issue of Spring, we will start with a growing trend in home entertainment, tabletop games. If you still think of board games as something that grandparents force children to play on a rainy day, it is time to introduce you to something more fun than Scrabble, Monopoly or Ludo. Modern board and card games, or collectively called ‘tabletop games’, have evolved into fast-paced, intelligent, witty and hilarious games that guarantee hours fun. Character-deception card-based games like Werewolves of Miller’s Hollow and Mafia may seem bloody and violent (and there’s a lot of lying involved in this game) but it also improves a person’s ability to read between the lines, spot liars and win an argument. There is also the benefit of improving your English communication skills if
you are playing with a mixed-language group. YPICA students love playing this game especially when travelling. The cards are easy to carry and up to 24 players can join each round. A popular card game called Cards Against Humanity elevated tabletop games to something that is more sophisticated and maybe a little risqué. Several game publishers soon followed the easy-to-play format of CAH where players outwit each other by choosing the best card in their hand to match a drawn card on the table. Games like FunEmployed, What the Meme, and Joking Hazard have become Game Night staples providing tons of creativity and laughter. Just a heads-up: Some of these games do contain mature humor so, play at your own risk. Teenagers these days are glued to the so-called ‘black mirror’—the different electronic screens in our pockets and the bigger ones at home. However, some teens are trying out these new board and card games and they appreciate the quality time spent playing with friends or family. Join a game night or organize your own and get a taste of geek culture through tabletop games. Ready to play? Check out Taboo, Secret Hitler, Exploding Kittens, Dix-It and Resistance for more challenging games. Photos Left: YPICA students enjoy playing tabletop games in school during their free time. Right: Our students took the chance to play a round of Werewolf while waiting for other groups during a study tour in China.
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FIRST TERM HIGHLIGHTS
Saddle-Up! Form 1 students were in for a unique experience when they were taken to the Riding School of the Hong Kong Equestrian Federation to join a Promotional Programme of Equestrian Sports where they got to ride a pony. It was the first time for most of our students to ride on a pony and they enjoyed it immensely. The barn visit was too smelly for the kids but it satisfied their curiosity on how the ponies lived. This memorable experience even inspired some of the students to learn more about equestrian sports.
Speak Out! The 70th Hong Kong Speech and Music Festival will be a memorable year for us because of our big win in the Mixed Voice Choral Speaking Competition. The sacrifices of the students and teachers paid off as the two weeks of non-stop rehearsals won the school its first championship in the category. The challenge now is to hold on to the title in the coming years.
Stroll Around! Students always look forward to Life-wide Learning and Picnic Days because they know that these are fun days. BBQ at the country park, nature hike at The Peak and an exciting day at Ocean Park were just few of the places we have visited in the first term.
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COVER STORY
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Written by Asif (2B) Interview by Asif, Suchita (2B), Khadija (2B), Norah (1C), Randy (1C), Jayden(1C ) and Billy (1A)
t is easy to warm up to our new Principal, Mr Kwok, because he is down-to-earth and has a good rapport with the students. Last December, when the students celebrated the last day of school for 2018, Principal Kwok surprised everyone by donning the Santa Claus costume. He visited each classroom and gave out treats. That is why Spring’s team of student interviewers were more excited than nervous to have a chat with the our new principal. Principal Kwok welcomed the team into his office, greeted them with a beautiful smile and answered the questions eagerly. He explained that he is ready to face the challenges as the principal but because the school has already established its system, there is not much to change. However, the Principal shared that there are some important things that he is keen on improving. He acknowledged that most of the students take part in most activities but he said that he wants to have more meaningful and exciting activities in the coming years. The Principal also mentioned that his main goal is for YPICA to be known as a true international school with real cultural integration and a solid English programme. He envisions YPICA students to be fluent in English. “We already have many activities that help our students improve their skills in English,” Mr Kwok said, citing the Cultural Day, Cultural Night, The
Amazing Race, Halloween Horrorfest and The Lee Awards as examples. Although Principal Kwok was generally optimistic during the interview, he expressed some concern regarding the absenteeism and tardiness of some students. He revealed that in the coming term, the school will launch some programmes to help these students establish good daily routines to curb their bad habits. “In life, it is difficult to make changes,” Principal Kwok began when asked what changes the students can expect in the coming years. “So, I am working closely with teachers to figure out ways to enhance the learning of students,” he continued, adding that the learning of students should be effective and efficient. Finally, Principal Kwok encouraged the students to always join the activities that the school has prepared for them. “Learning does not only take place inside the classroom. We have planned many activities for our students from field trips to study tours and even sporting events,” he said, explaining that students can learn a lot from these activities if they participate and enjoy the fun learning programmes. The students wrapped up the interview with some quick heart-to-heart questions. As they left the office, all of them felt a burst of inspiration to study because they saw a glimpse of the school’s bright future through the vision of a bright man, our principal, Mr Kwok.
Our Spring correspondents dared to ask Principal Kwok some personal questions during the Heart2Heart portion of the interview. The principal did not hold back and surprised the kids with his candid and casual responses. What is your secret talent?
I’m a good cook, I can cook well. I learned how to cook when I was in P5 because I love to eat. Therefore, in order to eat well, I had to prepare food by myself. When I was in Form 5, I prepared meals for my big family every day.
What was your favourite song in high school?
I love the song Do You Know Where You’re Going To by Thelma Houston. It was special to me because I had to translate this song from English to Chinese.
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cience, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics or STEM is a very important component of the curriculum in YPICA. In the next few years, the school will incorporate more activities related to STEM. Earlier this school year, our Science teacher, Mr Wong, introduced students to a coding project using a simplified ‘traffic light’ switching kit. Then, in January, he offered students a more advanced project with the use of a light-emitting diode (LED) disc. “The students can learn basic software coding using this LED device,” Mr Wong shared in an interview with Spring. With the use of a free coding software, he demonstrated how the colors and blinking effects of the LED could be manipulated through drag-and-drop operations. Mr Peter Chan, Information and Communications Technology teacher, explained that hands-on activities like the LED device coding project are important because these can help students be interested in the STEM courses. “Our school already has subjects that tackle coding and basic programming but these extended activities are intended for those who would like to build on their knowledge,” Mr Chan said, pointing
What was your favourite subject in high school?
Mathematics, of course! I’m a math teacher so, I love math. I studied math in university too.
What is your favourite sport?
Badminton. I would enjoy playing badminton.
If you were not a teacher, what would you be doing now?
I was an electrical engineer before I was a teacher. I used to design permanent magnet direct current motors like the ones that you can find in remote control toy cars. So, if I didn’t become a teacher, I would probably still be an engineer until now.
Did you have a girlfriend in secondary school?
No! I didn’t have a girlfriend even in university. I was so innocent at that time. But even if I had wanted to find
out that most students are attracted to the actual device but find the technology behind it a little challenging so they tend to shy away once the coding begins. Principal Kwok expressed his support for the future projects under STEM. “These projects can be expensive but as long as students are interested in them, we will continue to provide,” the Principal said. He cautioned, however, that technology is fast-evolving so the school needs to make sure that the curriculum does not follow a mere trend or fad. Students who showed up for the LED coding demonstration were amazed of what they could do with the device with very simple coding. “I’m very interested to learn it,” Woo Kin Long (3A) said as he tinkered with the device. Mr Wong revealed that the LED device can also handle more advanced commands because it has a built-in accelerometer. “The device can be used as an automatic signal light for bicycles because it can detect left and right movements,” he explained. The STEM team in our school is working hard to bring interesting projects and activities for YPICA students. These bright ideas are shining a light on the whole STEM programme and have caught the interest and imagination of our students.
a girlfriend, there simply wasn’t a chance. There were over 100 students in my department and out of that 100 students, there was only one female. And she wasn’t interested in having a boyfriend either.
What was the naughtiest thing you’ve ever done in secondary school? I’ve bunked class before because I did not want to participate in the swimming gala. I went out to buy something and only came back before the bell rang for dismissal. I went out with two of my classmates and we spent the day watching movies in the cinema.
What is the perfect weekend for you?
If I had nothing to do for the weekend, it would be perfect. As a teacher, it’s rare to find free time. During weekends, I spend my time preparing lessons. I haven’t watched TV programmes for over 20 years. So, a weekend spent sitting down would be perfect.
The interviewers with Principal Kwok. L-R: Khadija (2B), Suchita (2B), NOrah (1C), Randy (1C), Jayden (1C), Asif (2B), Billy (1A), Principal Kwok.
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TRAVEL
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eijing, China. The mere mention of China’s capital city conjures images of great power and a burgeoning economy. Politics and governance aside, YPICA’s Study Tour to Beijing has a completely different mission—to take our students to the famous Great Wall of China. Straight from the airport in Beijing, we began our tour at Beihai Park, one of the oldest imperial gardens in China. Beihai or the Northern Sea was built in the 11th century during the Liao Dynasty. This grand garden houses lakes, hills and temples that were designed taking inspiration from a folk
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legend. Our students certainly took notice of the peaceful scenery accented with lush greens. The spot was perfect for an afternoon walk to burn off the calories from our big lunch. Beijing is, without a doubt, one of the most modern cities in the world but in places like Nanluoguxiang, the old world continues to exist in alley shops known as ‘hutong’. Our students took a stroll around the ‘hutong’ to get the feel of the old Beijing. Life was simple then but, to our amazement, these shops had been modernized using fancy or hip interiors and bright neon signs.
TRAVEL We also visited Tiananmen Square, the Palace Museum, Qianmen Street, The Summer Palace, Peking University and the Military Museum of the Chinese People’s Revolution where we saw the might of China in the form of massive tanks and fighter jets. It was easy to feel the power even just by standing beside these weapons of war. We were quite glad that those machines were merely there for display. The main attraction in Beijing is none other than the Great Wall of China. By now, a lot that has been said about the famous wall has been debunked. It
cannot be seen from the moon, it is not just one long connected wall, and not all parts of the wall are wide enough to fit a large crowd. However, our students agree that it is, nonetheless, impressive. Some of our more athletic pupils scaled the highest part of the Badaling Section of the wall and were able to see the magnificent view but the rest of us decided not to climb the steep steps. With this major item ticked off from our list of places to visit in Beijing, we were feeling accomplished. China is truly a world-contender in the economic arena and Beijing does not disappoint. The capital city has a lot to offer its visitors. From delicious cuisine to stunning architecture, Beijing is worth the trip.
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TRAVEL
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ver since YPICA Lee Lim Ming College has begun a partnership with our sister school in China, Enping No.1 Middle School, we have been invited to some of their most prestigious events. Cultural exchange is a valuable learning experience so we would always take the opportunity to go to Enping, China and share our students’ talents as well as learn from their students. On their 100th Anniversary, Enping No. 1 Middle School put on a spectacular show that mesmerized the audience. Our students performed a medley of songs and dances for 15 minutes. The highlight was a traditional Philippine bamboo dance called “tinikling” which had a modern take. Although our performers were not in gorgeous costumes like most of the other dancers on the show, the students still wowed the crowd by putting a lot of energy and passion into their dancing and singing. A centennial celebration is a once in a lifetime event and to share the stage with the best of Enping is always a great honour that our YPICA family will never forget.
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EXCELLENT ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE 2018-2019 (FIRST TERM) FORM 1 TO FORM 5 ACADEMIC PRIZE FORM 1
FORM 2
FORM 3
FORM 4
FORM 5
1A YUEN HON KIT
2A HUANG ENYAO
3A WOO KIN LONG
4A LI ZUJIANG
5A HUANG JING
1C CAPANZANA JOHN RUSSEL LEORNAS
2B HEUNG NASSER NICAVERA
3B THAPA NICOLASH
4B TERMULO ROSE ANASTASIA FLAMINIANO
5B LOKSHAM MUJOKLUNG
1C GURUNG ALBIN
2B LINDSEY JARRELLE D.
3B THAPA ROSNI
4B SYED MOHSIN ISHTIYAQ
5B SAGHIR RABIA
1C NICDAO RANDY JR GAFFUD
2B KUBRA KHADIJA UL
3B LIMBU AAKASH
4B GURUNG YASMI
5B KAUR RIPANDEEP
FORM 1 TO FORM 5 OUTSTANDING STUDENTS 1ST IN CLASS YUEN HON KIT 1A
2A
3A
4A
5A
2ND IN CLASS ZHANG ZHUOXING
JOHN 1ST IN CLASS CAPANZANA RUSSEL LEORNAS
1ST IN CLASS SHI KA SING 1B
2ND IN CLASS SZE HUNG NGAI
1C
2ND IN CLASS GURUNG ALBIN
3RD IN CLASS CHING YAT YI
3RD IN CLASS ZHANG KIM HUNG
RANDY 3RD IN CLASS NICDAO JR GAFFUD
1ST IN CLASS HUANG ENYAO
1ST IN CLASS HEUNG NASSER NICAVERA
1ST IN CLASS SUBBA ABHAS
2ND IN CLASS KWOK PAK NIN
2B
2ND IN CLASS LINDSEY JARRELLE D.
2C
2ND IN CLASS GURUNG SEAN
3RD IN CLASS YIP CHING YI
3RD IN CLASS KUBRA KHADIJA UL
BADUA 3RD IN CLASS SHEREN PASCUAL
1ST IN CLASS WOO KIN LONG
1ST IN CLASS THAPA NICOLASH
1ST IN CLASS SHAH IQRA ALI
2ND IN CLASS LI ZULIN
3B
2ND IN CLASS THAPA ROSNI
3C
MADAMBA EV JAY
2ND IN CLASS CENTENO
3RD IN CLASS CHENG TSZ HO
3RD IN CLASS LIMBU AAKASH
3RD IN CLASS GAUTAM JIGYASHA
1ST IN CLASS LI ZUJIANG
ROSE ANASTASIA 1ST IN CLASS TERMULO FLAMINIANO
1ST IN CLASS GURUNG SUMIT
2ND IN CLASS XU HONG
4B
MOHSIN 2ND IN CLASS SYED ISHTIYAQ
4C
AZIZ C.H. MOIZ
2ND IN CLASS AHMAD
3RD IN CLASS LUO YAWEN
3RD IN CLASS GURUNG YASMI
3RD IN CLASS RANA PRATIK
1ST IN CLASS HUANG JING
1ST IN CLASS LOKSHAM MUJOKLUNG
1ST IN CLASS MALLA VIVEK
2ND IN CLASS LO NGAR YING 3RD IN CLASS TSANG KA KI
5B
2ND IN CLASS SAGHIR RABIA 3RD IN CLASS KAUR RIPANDEEP
5C
2ND IN CLASS GURUNG SUDIP 3RD IN CLASS JAVERIA
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CLUB FEATURES
mmaking Club’s elcome to Cut/Splice, YPICA Fil plice is a term used exclusive space in Spring. Cut/S d then put together cut an in film editing when scenes are Here, we will e. tiv rra into a more cohesive na creating buzz all over discuss and dissect films that are our top films of 2018. the world. In this issue, we list
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here were a lot of notable films released in 2018 and if you’re a film fan like us, you probably had a hard time choosing which T film to watch first. Our Filmmaking Club critics have chosen their top picks for the year so, if you’ve missed any of these, we suggest that you go find them on video. Avengers: Infinity War’s 10 years and 18 movies worth of build-up led us to here. I love this movie because even though it is considered as a superhero movie, it takes some bold and interesting ways to tell its story from the point of view of the villain, Thanos. This movie took a character I was expecting to be a bland, one-note villain and gave him an interesting back story, excellent Avengers: Infinity War has a solid dialogue, and good motivations that made the Superhero movies tend to be the same but Venom was quite refreshing. It tried to avoid storyline that I really like. The writers over audience want to see him succeed. The clichés and the writers trusted the at Marvel Studios made the story so intense ending left me in shock. audience’s years of experience to figure stuff and captivating yet so mysterious. Because of out by themselves. It was always straight to the mystery, fans came up with a lot of the point. Another thing that I really liked theories which made the audience really was the minimal storyline unlike many other excited for the next movie which is going to superhero films with convoluted story arcs. come out this year. There were no panicking crowd scenes, no collapsing buildings, and no kid being saved from a fire. The story focused on Venom and Eddie and the chemistry that they both had between each other on screen is straight-up Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse fun to watch. is loosely based on the Marvel Comics storyline. The movie follows Brooklyn kid Miles Morales and other Spider-Men from alternate universes as they try to stop the Aquaman’s graphics are absolute evil King Pin. The movie is heartfelt, perfection. Because of the great special emotional, funny and the voice actors do an effects, the visuals were almost magical and incredible job as their characters. The movie it left me astonished. Also, I find the scene, also uses multiple unique art styles that I where Aquaman’s parents reunited after haven’t seen before in any other animated decades, quite emotional. movie. Aquaman was a beautiful visual treat to watch. The visual effects looked great especially the underwater sequences. Every time they show the outside world I couldn’t wait for them to take it back underwater. The watery sounds you hear while they’re underwater makes you feel like you’re there as well. The action sequences were well-choreographed and entertaining. All the characters were very well-written. James A Quiet Place is set in a post-apocalyptic I like Crazy Rich Asians because of its future when sound-sensitive monsters roam Wan has done a fabulous job in directing this non-cliché rom-com storyline. It has some movie. Maybe, DC shouldn’t interfere with the earth. We follow a family that is fighting unforgettable characters. The standout directors they hire so that they’ll get great to survive these monsters. I love this movie character for me was Rachel Chu’s best movies like this. because it is mainly a drama about loss and friend who helped her throughout the movie forgiveness disguised as a horror movie. I and made scenes hilarious when she think that many other horror movies should encouraged her best friend. Also, the movie shows different aspects of Asian, particularly, try a similar style. The main issue I have with the movie is: Why would one bring a baby Singaporean culture and values. into a hellish survival-of-the-fittest world?
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CLUB FEATURES
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t the beginning of this school year, Miss June Ching surprised everyone with the announcement that our school would be opening a new club: eSports Club. Electronic Sports or, simply, eSports is a competition between video game players. When the students heard this announcement, they were excited and confused at the same time. Kishan (4B) thought it was weird when he first heard of the announcement. “I could not believe that a school that discourages students in playing mobile games actually opened a club for competitive gaming,” he said adding that he signed up right away and has become the club’s vice chairperson. eSports competitions have been held all over the world since the days of Atari and Pac-Man but it was only during the early 2000s when the events became high-profile competitions and was organized by top game developers and supported by big tech brands. By 2019, it is estimated that almost 430 million viewers around the world will be watching the live streams of the eSports events through streaming platforms like YouTube or Twitch. Even the International Olympic Committee has recognized the potential of eSports to be part of future Olympic events. Their only request was that the games should not contain violence and instead focus on competitive sports such as the NBA or FIFA games. That is why YPICA Lee Lim Ming College is fully supporting this club and its members. Moshin (4B) is the chairperson of the new club and he appreciates the support that the school is giving to their organization.
“We have five new gaming PCs capable of running the latest games that are for our exclusive use and a high-end VR kit. This is more than enough for now as we are still in the training stage learning to play games like League of Legends, PUBG and Fortnight,” the chairperson said explaining that although they have been playing the games on their own, having a club makes it easier for them to play as a team since competitive gaming involves strategic game-play and constant communication. However, there is always that question of whether computer games are detrimental to a student’s schoolwork. “I don’t think it’s a distraction. It’s more of an inspiration for us because we have something to look forward to when going to school,” Monif said in an interview with Spring. Kishan agreed adding that members of the club need to maintain at least a 90% school attendance to be part of the team. “The more we understand gaming, the more we learn that it is not only about entertainment. We can learn, too like working as a team and making tactical decisions,” Kishan explained. It’s not a secret that a lot of teenagers are into mobile gaming and they are very familiar with the kind of competition the online arena brings. Giving them support on something that is viewed as a distraction to their studies may be alarming to some parents but trusting them that they can achieve something with their skills will inspire them to work hard on everything that they do. Perhaps, it may even add to the reasons why they would show up at school every day.
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TWO HOMES, ONE FAMILY
COME RAIN OR SHINE T
he weather forecast had been promising— partly cloudy, light rain, sunny periods— so, the Two Homes, One Family BBQ Picnic had to push through. And then, it had begun to rain. Two packed coaches headed to the Clearwater Bay Picnic Area on 25 November 2018. It was the biggest turnout yet with almost 80 participants. The chatter in the bus revolved around food and prizes as parents exchanged recipes and kids speculated on their chances of winning in Bingo. Led by Principal Kwok, the group helped to unload and carry food items and cooking equipment from the bus to the picnic site. The task was made easy through teamwork and
everyone was instantly rewarded with a fresh breeze and a breathtaking view of the bay. The fire from the BBQ pits had just started when the first drops of rain fell from the sky. Nevertheless, families continued to cook and eat and shared a few laughs. By noon, almost everyone was drenched but there wasn’t a frown in sight. Smiles adorned wet faces. Moments like these make the family stronger. Come rain or shine, a strong family will always be together even through stormy weather. Back in school, Bingo and Lucky Draw numbers were called and the winners were given their prizes. The real winner though is our big YPICA Family for sticking together when the going got tough.
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Volume 4, Issue 1 February 2019
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