Welcome back Aly. Thank you for the fantastic blog skin too. It's great to see you taking up ownership of the blog. It would have been truly great if you were there with us. But your Tioman trip seems wonderful too. And we missed Alvin, Yan Xia, Praveena, Ishaq, Ke Xin, Hazel and Danica too.

We are truly a blessed class. Despite the heat yesterday, it didn't rain for days prior to our outing, then it rained today. It's like it's waiting for our outing to be over first. Then again getting under the sun and sunburnt is part and parcel of going to the beach. It's like you don't eat ice-cream and say that it's cold.

Well, the initial walk to the beach was epic. Made epic-er by the bus driver who conveniently didn't tell us where to alight despite reminders. Got pit 43 because the others weren't available so another mile or two to trek. For right or wrong reasons, the walk is going to be very memorable. Most of you soldiered on. Some of you walked on the beach to enjoy the scenery. Give yourselves a pat on your back.

Nonetheless you guys were still running all over the place with boundless energy once we were there. I didn't know most of you could probably cycle/blade for 5 continuous hours if given the chance. So much so that many of you returned wounded. Please take care of your foot Afiqah, Val, Chi Hao and Jian Eng, your finger Sylvia, your hand Laura, your bum Yiwei and Sheila, your arm JJ and your whole body Nat (lol). And all the other cuts and bruises which the class kept to themselves.

So evening came and you guys didn't really want to leave. Wasn't able to bring myself to cut short the fun you guys were having so deliberated with a lot of options and tried to extend the time. But was very sorry for the inconveniences caused to others. That's something I have to learn.

Wasn't able to finish the food. Something I need to learn too since I over-ordered last year as well. We would have probably have needed two pits to bbq the amount of food you guys brought and ordered. Nonetheless I always worry about you guys not having enough food so more is always better than insufficient. Million thanks to all those who brought food, drinks and snacks too. I appreciate that a lot. Anyway the chefs totally utilised the pit and cooked at breakneck speed. Great job.

Didn't want to but nonetheless had to go back to ECP after sending you guys back to CWP just to try and finish the food and pack up the place with my friends who were summoned at the last minute. Thank you Malini for the hotdogs, my friends and I enjoyed them. Ended the night late. Was a very tiring experience for me. In the end, there were still a lot of food left. Well, we tried our best :)

While chatting with my friends over food, I realised I did not have an organised class outing at all during my secondary years. Perhaps that explains why I always make it a point to organise one for my students.

I think Sylvia, Val and JJ deserve all my praise and appreciation for putting in so much to prepare for the outing. I know how much they have put in. Love the balloons.

The one regret that I have is that I didn't take enough pictures. Nonetheless here's what I have. Thank you 2A for being such a great class. Perhaps not only for you all, the outing will be part of my most cherished memories as a teacher too.

Waiting for 168

Photocall on the bus

SianDan minus the Dan and half of Dominic

AC Milan Farhan



Farhan giving his expert cooking advice :)



Butter and Honey Team

Some of the Chefs working hard. Come to think of it. Why all girls? Ahem.


Miss Elmo and her supporting Sesame street characters


Stacey the bartender


Sunset Volleyball at the end of the day




Do upload all the pictures you have people. Looking forward to seeing more candid shots of our first ever outing.





Mr Yiu