Yesterday, 27th January 2010

An orientation was held to give newcomers an brief experience of RS programme, introducing them to a new environment or situation. Yesterday, we, sec 2s, organized the RSP orientation course for the new sec 1s students. I believe it etched a bad impression of us to the sec 1s. We were rather disheveled, letting the teachers down and left us tinged with guilt.The course was meant to be an introduction for the sec 1s to the Regional Studies Programme. (At the end, they are expected to be a step closer to Malay culture, which includes traditional games, spices, musical instruments used by the Malays, and the language of Bahasa Indonesia.)The sec 1s are supposed to go through a treasure hunt may be called an amazing race (that is not amazing at all because of us and partly because of the sec 1s too! So you can’t blame us all too!).

But why? (Before that I disclaim any responsibilities coz I’m just a Game Master sitting outside the RSP room making “ clues “ and “ maps “ for them.)During the hunt, they were exposed to the aspects of Malay culture as stated above. They also get to play the Indonesian version of the spelling game, Scrabble. (I believe it is very tough for them considering the depth of the language they are exposed to) Then, I saw something that vexed me, I saw that
the one of the group was behind time and left out Jonathan and ran at top speed when the GM gave out the next clue to them.

The pathetic orientation ended with a acrimonious dispute over who is to blame for the highly unorganized orientation.
After the sec 1s are dismissed, all the sec 2s were given a deserved lecture session by our teacher-in-charge, Mr Leo and Miss Shyamira. As seniors, we were expected to be more mature, more disciplined and more organized than the juniors. However, some of us did not display the required expectations. I'll treat this as an lesson learnt and will improve on our leadership capabilities.

Frankly, it disaster could have been improbable if I was the Mentor for the orientation. But its too late now anyway.

To the sectional leaders of the different groups.

“ Err hmmm, ‘g0.0d’ job ,your performance have discredited yourself leadership capabilities’ ” said I acidly.

I’m not here to disparage you guys but I would be obliged if you head for my advice thus such things will be less likely to happen in the future. Dispel the dispiritedness and make a mental note to yourself, “ must do better next time “Hope this event wouldn’t overshadow the orientation for the sec 1s and the sec 2s. I hope the egoistical ( _()_sorry if this word is too harsh) leaders should make an effort to plan the orientation a few weeks before the event itself.

Sec 1s this year…Err how should I phrase it? Arrrgghhh, it makes me feel that
they are illbreds.Well I assume that you have seen seniors bullying juniors but
my classmate ( Jxxx Lxxx got humiliated by a sec 1 o.o) I feel venomous for my friend Jxxx Lxxx. Some sec1 was primping their hair while their team mates was
participating actively in the activities.

I hope with the advent of time, the sec 1s can be more matured and think considerably for us.

Show respect to seniors!

Sec 2s should be less shirky in planning the activity. Rest well knackered sectional leaders and try harder the next time. ^^