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by Chloe on 11/01/2020

2 IRIUS GUIDE TO HOW TO CNY

Our class put in lots of effort for the Chinese New Year decoration and we tried to embody this year’s theme, which was “金鼠 兆丰年”.

As you can see, there is a collage of a rat in the middle of the notice board at the back as this is the Year of the Rat (鼠年）.

It was made entirely out of recycled materials that we scavenged from home, such as magazines.

The vibrant red packets laid across the board represents prosperity(金), while the branches of the tree symbolises our classmates blossoming and blooming into their true selves in the promising year ahead.

This symbolises 兆, which is also part of the theme.

The colourful paper fans represent the phrase 圆圆满满 as it is round in shape, and it is also the flowers on the tree. The phrase 一分耕耘一分收获 is a reference to 丰年，as we harvest the fruits of our labour. Our design was worked on by all of our classmates and each and every one of us played a part in the success of this design.

This is our class video.

We hope you enjoyed it!

by GenZ Mom on 05/02/2014 1 Comment

Time Life – Learning Maths with Albert

Time Life – Learning Maths with Albert was a series of mathematics books I had bought on impulse 9 years ago when my genzkid was 5 years old.

I was approached by a sales representative at the road show who started telling me how good this series was.

As a first time mom then, I just wanted to get the best for my then 5 years old genzkid and persuaded by her on the great advantages my genzkid would gain (e.g. how he would grasp maths skills at a young age after using the series, how mother would always want the best for their kids and how my genzkid would thank me for doing what’s the best for him when he grew up) if I had this series of mathematics books complete with accessories, and not forgetting that she promised that she will make a trip to my house to teach my genzkid how to use the books and the accessories, I ended up paying near $1k for
Time Life – Learning Maths with Albert.

I waited for days and the sales rep never called for arrangement to my house which she promised she would. I called the company and request for a demo, I was told no such service was provided. I tried to use the set with my genzkid then but he was not keen so I gave up. “Never mind, I can keep this for my 2nd child.” I tried to comfort myself. And yes, I had my 2nd genzkid and today she is 7 years old and sadly, my Time Life – Learning Maths with Albert series are still as good as new save for the accessories which my 2nd genzkid played with.

You may ask, it was so many years ago and you remembered the incident so clearly? Yes I did because I totally regretted my action – acting on impulse and buy something which if I had thought twice, I would not have buy.

Today, do I still buy things on impulse? Unfortunately I still do occasionally especially if the stuff are for my kids but I think I have improved. At least I am deferring my desire to purchase the Osim massage chair and an chinese educational device which sales rep claimed my 2nd genzkid would pass her chinese with flying colors …..

by GenZ Mom on 29/10/2013 Leave a Comment

The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein

The Giving Tree a simple yet meaningful story. The tree unconditionally showered its love to the “little boy” who then became a man but still a “little boy” in its eyes. When the boy was young, he simply enjoyed the company of the tree. As time passed by, the little boy grew up and the tree aged. The “little boy”started making demands to the tree, who in turn fulfilled all his demands without hesitation – the apples, the branches, and the trunks. At the end of the story, the little boy (now a old man) was tired and only wants a quiet place to rest … The selfless tree left with its stump readily obliged. The tree was happy. Doesn’t this reflective of the unconditional love parents have for their children? Parents’ love for their children is perpetual no matter how old they are. These children might be the parents of their own kids, but in the parents’ eyes, they are still “their little kids”. Parents provide for their children unconditionally, not asking for any return. Yes, that’s how parents love their children. However, parents….. we may need to pause and think, is this “no boundary” love the right way of expressing our love for our children. In the story, the little boy never appreciated what the tree had done for him. He took the tree for granted and show no empathy and gratitude for what the tree had done and sacrificed for him. While we love our children, wouldn’t it be wrong for us to just shower them with love But isn’t right for us to just shower them with love, without teaching them what they need to know ? Aren’t we doing them harm if we as parents overly protect our children – when they make mistakes, we cover for them; when they face with difficulties in life, we clear the hurdens for them; when they face a problem, we readily solve it for them? Is this type of unconditional love right? Shouldn’t we as parents teach them what they need to learn in life while showering them with our love at the same time. Gratitude, empathy, respect, integrity, honesty, perseverance are some of the values we as parents should teach the kids … This is the way, I feel, as parents should do to show their unconditional love for their children. For we love you, we want to teach you well so you can stand up straight and be proud of yourself and live your life with no regrets.

by GenZ Mom on 01/10/2013 1 Comment

My little giant…

I remembered the day when you were born
I say hi little angel welcome to the world
You answered with your loudest cry like saying I prefer to stay inside

Day goes by and how much you have grown
From my little angel to my little man and now my little giant
Almost as tall as I am, I no longer got the strength to carry

Just remember my little giant
We love you for who you are
Today, tomorrow and forever …..