By Aaron Fong The PSLE never seemed a daunting challenge when I first began to prepare for it. As I had been in the public school system before, major examinations were not that new to me. Thanks to enrichment classes, … Continue Reading My PSLE Experience by Aaron Fong
by Noel Fong, 2011 Amazing Grace by Aaron Fong, THG Alumnus on guitar and violin My PSLE experience wasn’t so bad after all. To me, all my hard work has paid off. I thank God that during the … Continue Reading My PSLE Experience by Noel Fong
by Priscilla Fong I would say that PSLE is a journey. However, most parents and children think it to be a chore. Well, for me, I had a pretty good start and thought that I will just whiz through PSLE, … Continue Reading My PSLE Experience by Priscilla Fong
by Ian Tay Rui Ming My challenges were a lack of discipline, and my shaky foundations for mathematics and Chinese compounded it. Being a person who needs a goal to work hard, I struggled a bit during the first … Continue Reading My PSLE Experience by Ian Tay
The results are out! THG appreciates the efforts of the writers, many in the midst of PSLE preparations. We hope … Continue Reading “Write-a-Fairytale” Contest – Results and Photos
by Joy & Mercy Tan We squealed in excitement when we were told there was a Homeschool Funfair coming up. … Continue Reading The Homeschool Funfair
On 2 November 2011, a group of homeschoolers enjoyed a poem-able time with Uncle Francis at the Seletar Reservoir. An … Continue Reading Poetry with a Zookeeper
by The Roving Reporter Johanna and Victoria present how to bake Mrs. Field’s Chocolate Chip Cookies (Kids Bake ‘Em Cookies). Recipe and video by Elisabeth Fong. Mrs Field’s Chocolate Chip Cookies (Modified) Ingredients: 1. 1¼ cups all-purpose … Continue Reading How to bake Mrs. Field’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
THG is launched on 9 August 2011, as our nation celebrates its 46th birthday. This year, homeschoolers attended their first National Education Show, and THG joins them as they recollect the experience. Singapore’s Presidential Election is also held in August. Five youths learn together … Continue Reading Issue 1 : Singapore Our Nation
Special thanks to parents, Jasmine Goh for organizing and leading the homeschool group to this event, and Tan Mei Sie … Continue Reading NDP Rehearsal 2011
Reported by Ah Boi & Jodd Foxfire Majulah! The 2011 Singapore National Day Parade, a musical performance in five separate acts, was an extraordinary multimedia musical indeed. Centered around the topic “Majulah! The Singapore Spirit”, the audience was enthralled … Continue Reading Our First National Day Parade, July 2011
by Aaron Fong Commenting on the Constitutional position on the Presidential role, Minister for Law K Shanmugam stressed that the President “has custodial powers, not executive powers”. “In other words, he can veto or block Government actions in specified areas, but … Continue Reading The Roles and Powers of the President of Singapore
by Jerel Lim Warm, Personal, Generous. These are some traits describing President S. R. Nathan. He served the office with dignity, care and charm. Mr. Zainul Abidin Rasheed, former senior minister of state at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs:” He has represented … Continue Reading How Then Should I Vote?
By Elizabeth Fong Introduction and Background Six years have flown by and it is again time for Singaporeans to vote for their new president. Seventy-one-year-old Dr. Tony Tan is one of the candidates running for the presidency in this upcoming election. From 1979 to … Continue Reading Presidential Candidate: Tony Tan
By Janna Chua Profile. Tan Cheng Bock is a medical doctor, corporate chairman, and former MP. He studied in Radin Mas Primary School and Raffles Institution. For full details, please go to http://www.tanchengbock.org/curriculum–vitae–of–dr–tan–cheng–bock . Family Background and a Heart for People. According to an … Continue Reading Presidential Candidate: Tan Cheng Bock
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