The students were touring Military training grounds during their outing to Singapore Discovery Center. The tour guide was explaining the various buildings and what were they being used for. Finally, we came across the dorminatory building. The guide explained that the army cadets stayed in this bulding. She added that the 4th level was reserved for lady cadets. She then asked, “Why do you think the ladies stay on a separate floor?” And the reply came from a student, “Because they need privacy..” Our social skills lesson sure is working well..

Overheard @ Singapore Discovery Center by Mohana Tan

During the hollywood-themed event, A Very Special Walk 2010, the Master of Ceremonies announced the arrival of various “celebrities” on the Red Carpet.

“Here they are – the King & Queen of Hearts from Wonderland (as in the movie ‘Alice in Wonderland’)!”

Boy rushes forward to shake hands with Queen of Hearts saying, “Welcome to Singapore!”

Overheard @ A Very Special Walk 2010 by Mr Victor

Teacher and student were sitting in the DJ Booth watching the secondary boys playing soccer in the field.

Daniel: Ms Marina, Marcus told me that he wants to talk to you later.
Teacher: Yeah, I’ll go talk to him after this DJ programme first.

15 minutes later…

Daniel: Ms Marina, I think Marcus wants to talk to you now.
Teacher: what? for real? Daniel.. how can you possibly hear what Daniel said when we are all the way over here in this room and he’s on the opposite side of the field?
Daniel: Oh.. Because I’m good in charades.

Overheard @ DJ Booth by Marina

Female student approached me and attempted to pinch my nose.
I said, “No touching teachers please.”
She replied, “then can you pinch your own nose please?”
I pinched my nose then asked, “Why? Something wrong with my nose?”
She answered, “Because it’s very big.”

Overheard at Block D by Mr Victor

During class one day a student tried to initiate a conversation with a teacher, but was not easily understood…

Boy Student: ‘Ms Fiza…. *#@%**#@ ‘

Ms Fiza: ‘Sorry, I don’t understand what you are saying! You have to talk slowly’.

Fatin: ‘Ms Fiza, he is trying to tell you that ……’

Ms Fiza: ‘Fatin, thanks….. I’m glad you understand what he is saying!’.

Fatin: ‘Yes, I have many baby cousins at home’!

Overheard @ Outside the class by Ms Fiza