In every single RCS project, each class has to make their own paper, in conclusion of our project. And as always I get to design the front cover (including the back cover).
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Bakti Luhur Project (rcs 2014)
Its not very long since the last RCS project we had in grade 10. This time, we have a joint operation, joining 3 IG classes in 1 huge event. It was an idea that has its ups and downs but either way, all of us has to manage, somehow.
Some while back I also helped out in surveying the place, which is Bakti Luhur. The place is immense and huge. The place was actually quite peaceful, for an orphanage. There were around 80 elderly and 100 children living in it, so I think that it should be big. Though, out of the 100 children, around 80% percent were mentally disordered and from what I've been told, they were mostly abandoned by their parents on the streets and picked up by nuns.
Before the big event starts, we all have to gain money, per class. My class, 10IG1, supposedly gave out 'gorengan' or fried street foods to those who are willing to donate. Its more like, "You give you get" rather than selling. I participated in the selling, promoting from one end to another. It was quite fun actually, walking to people and persuading them to donate to us.
Then goes to the phase where we had to purchase the items to donate. These items also include:
-Diapers
-Snacks
-Water dispenser
-Food
-Soap
-Tooth paste
I also helped buy some of the items at Indogrosir, which was my pleasure in doing so.
The event did go smoothly and I helped pray for the elderly, one by one in the house in stationed in. The elderly were happy, they loved seeing young children pay a visit once in a while. So, I think that the event went on okay, with its troubles and happiness.
Some while back I also helped out in surveying the place, which is Bakti Luhur. The place is immense and huge. The place was actually quite peaceful, for an orphanage. There were around 80 elderly and 100 children living in it, so I think that it should be big. Though, out of the 100 children, around 80% percent were mentally disordered and from what I've been told, they were mostly abandoned by their parents on the streets and picked up by nuns.
Before the big event starts, we all have to gain money, per class. My class, 10IG1, supposedly gave out 'gorengan' or fried street foods to those who are willing to donate. Its more like, "You give you get" rather than selling. I participated in the selling, promoting from one end to another. It was quite fun actually, walking to people and persuading them to donate to us.
Then goes to the phase where we had to purchase the items to donate. These items also include:
-Diapers
-Snacks
-Water dispenser
-Food
-Soap
-Tooth paste
I also helped buy some of the items at Indogrosir, which was my pleasure in doing so.
The event did go smoothly and I helped pray for the elderly, one by one in the house in stationed in. The elderly were happy, they loved seeing young children pay a visit once in a while. So, I think that the event went on okay, with its troubles and happiness.
Prime Music Guitar Competition (2013)
5th of November 2013 marks the day I joined my first guitar solo competition. It was a nerve wrecking day, I must admit. And knowing that I was playing something thats a bit off from my main style (fingering, contemporary). The competition went on smoothly and I did well, for my current skills. And after training, and practicing all day long, for a couple of weeks, I managed to gain the 3rd prize for the competition. I didn't really joined the competition for the prizes, so it doesn't matter if I won 1st,2nd,3rd or even not winning at all. Its all for the experience.
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Recent Debate Competition
My most recent competition participation had just ended last month. It was a sudden debate competition. Wait a sec, Clara in a English competition? New eh? I didn't know what I was doing anyways at that time. One day Laura told me that there were open slots for the debate group and I spontaneously said yes. It was already 1 week before the competition and I had no idea what a real debate competition was like. Also, the reason that two members of the grade 10 debate team, Michelle SW and Laura dropped out is that they were afraid they could not catch up with the mock exams. They also thought that it would be best to leave the competition opportunity for the scholarship students. T minus 3 days before the competition, I just figured out that there were these so called first speaker, second speaker, and third speaker. I never knew there was a format. All I know about debating is arguing with people and proving they're wrong. Oh how clueless I was back then. Its funny to give a moment to remember that me and Aileen only had 3 days of practice right before the big day.
Finally, when actually participating on D-Day, we knew that we had to have all possible research carried out. This is mostly because that we are not going to be given a topic, not until 30 minutes before the debate. We had to squish it all out in 30 minutes, write every single possible points for our cause (Government or Opposition). Long story short, it was an awesome, tense, emotional battle. Our 'enemies' were actually quite nice, and we became friends. In the end we got to the semi finals before we were totalled by Gloria 1.
Finally, when actually participating on D-Day, we knew that we had to have all possible research carried out. This is mostly because that we are not going to be given a topic, not until 30 minutes before the debate. We had to squish it all out in 30 minutes, write every single possible points for our cause (Government or Opposition). Long story short, it was an awesome, tense, emotional battle. Our 'enemies' were actually quite nice, and we became friends. In the end we got to the semi finals before we were totalled by Gloria 1.
ICAS Competitions
Last year, in 2013, I was hand picked to participate in the ICAS. Not only one category but two. Making me the only girl that gets chosen for both competitions. In my opinion, I think that I can proudly say that I did well in both. Both of the results showed credit and me being in the top 25 percent (around 25 percent for both certificate results). In addition, this is my fifth ICAS competition, making me one of the most experienced in ICAS. Even though I did not win any medals, I still crave one. I want to win another one, if possible, a gold medal. So for me this is still a good step for success, and a lesson for me to do better.
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