I've met all my tutors for the various subjects and I'm not especially displeased with any of them. Anyway, I find it difficult to be displeased with ANYONE who possesses a higher authority than me in a certain field.
Maths- it's taught by Nisa's dear Mr Wong. I think he's a very mathematical guy, it's easy to tell between commonfolk and mathematical people.
Economics- it's taught by a teacher whose name I have forgotten. But I do find him rather interesting in the sense that he is willing to admit that he doesn't prefer to teach economics if he had a choice. I'd much prefer a hearty confession to a rehearsed self introduction. The subject itself hasn't been touched upon much. But I do believe economics is simply giving names to things you already know. You know the concept of Opportunity Cost, it's just that you never heard of it being called that.
Literature- it's taught by three different teachers- Dr Marks, Ms Phua and Mr James Ho. In all honesty, I find that all of them are more interesting teachers than Mrs Tang. I should think the fault lies not with the teacher but what is taught. Mockingbird is not a book worth being read more than once. However, I do have my own preference. My respect and interest in Mr Ho far exceeds that of the other two teachers- at least I'm only a quarter asleep during his lessons.
Theatre Studies- it's a very intriguing subject being taught by Mr B. I was told that the course wasn't ideal for truly developing theatrical skills and increasing my sense for the stage because there are exam criteria to follow. But so far, I find that the so called "restrictions" the syllabus has put on me are rather non existant. I'm not expecting to get an exceptional A grade for my exams, I just wish to justify my presence on and off stage.
Knowledge and Inquiry- this subject is, as expected, unlike any other. As much as SEAB denies this subject as being Philosophy, these two are largely similar. I found out I topped the level for the MCQ section aptitude test to get into the course. Taking into account that I was the only one who "got the mark I got" and that the highest mark then was 24/25, it'd be quite safe to assume I scored full marks in the test. I changed my answers quite a few times during the test and a lot of thought was put into answering them. I was confident my score exceeded 20 but I'm thoroughly surprised I scored full marks. Oh well. :)
So that pretty much settles the academic aspect of VJC. What about my CCAs?
I'm planning to join:
Debating and Oratorical Society
Writers' Circle
House Committee
Dramatic Society
Yes, I have been told by many this is academic suicide. But I really am prepared to drop one of the above when the workload gets too heavy. But I'm rather confident I will pull through.
But it really is rather sad upon the thought that I'd be eating Thaipan every night. For the non Victorians, Thaipan is a restaurant situated somewhere 10 minutes away from Veejay. At 7.30 PM everyday, the General Office receptionist will make an announcement asking students who wish to order for an exclusive delivery from Thaipan to come down and order dinner. I think it's a really good idea, since then I wouldn't have to leave school for dinner when I have to stay back for activities. (Which is just about everyday)
Ah well. I'm fine. And still living. For now.
Time to busy myself with House Comm!
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