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Drawing to a close

Saturday, November 29th, 2008

What’s been happening at Singapore National Academy?

Our school term and the first semester is drawing to a close.
Exams are completed and have been marked. They’ll be a few disappointments, and a few sighs of relief. In general the results are what was expected.
One more week remains. The week will begin with hand backs, and a couple of final projects. There will be one small holiday assignment for each class.
We still don’t know how we’ll spend the holiday.
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I’d love to get to Flores or Komodo, but perhaps we’ll settle for a trip to Yogjakarta.
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Have a great holiday
Be safe

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One more week and then exams

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

I’ve been here at the new school, Singapore National Academy, for a little less than two months.

Teachers come from Singapore,China,Britain,Australia,Indonesia and Canada. The curriculum is Singoporean. For the most part it works.

The students come from a rarified and isolated upper-middle class. Their parents want the best for them, but the need for high marks is often contrary to the need to realistically assess ability and direct energy. Students need to be more focused on skills development,not only on grade-attainment.

Things are not all bad.
In general the staff and teachers are easy to get along with and I like most of my students.
We’re just finishing the second term. One more week and then exams. My big concern is how well I’ve prepared my students. I’ve seen improvement in some, both academically and behavior-wise. It’ll be interesting to see how the year plays out.

Family is well.
All the best,Wayne,Emily and Wyatt

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