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To Mr Tan CP

Principal

Millenia Institute

Re: Appeal to be Retained at PU1

I am writing letter in the hopes that you would allow me to complete my education here in millennia institute. On realising that I achieved sub-par results a deep depression hit me, a melancholic time then ensued and plagued me till today. Today I have come to the realisation of my mistakes that have lead me down this unsettling path, today I have also realised how I can get out of this valley of depression and inadequacy - it is to strive for a better education, an education in millennia institute regardless if it takes time, or insurmountable effort, I promise you Mr Tan that I will climb out of this valley and reach that mountain top.

I do not wish to leave this school and I have made many friends here and have realised that studying at the last minute is not a feasible option and  i feel foolish. I regret my mistake and would like to be given another shot.

Being the complacent kid that I am, i thought i could leave my studies and notes to read at the last minute, as i have always been doing throughout secondary school, however this turned out not to be a good choice. I would pay attention in class and give my opinions when needed however I did not do my homework at home, I would finish it in class in a hurry without giving much effort and thought into it, hence recieving sub-standard marks. I would only study for promos and that too did not work out well for me.

I have learnt my lesson, I will spend more time at home studying even thou the hours spent at school is long as it is for my own good. Practice is essential in learning and i will make an effort to practice my Mathematics and especially writing in Malay as I am extremely weak in the subject. The 2 months holiday will not be used to relax and play instead I will reflect on my actions and use it to revise through subjects and catch up with whatever topic i am in doubt. Whenever I am not able to understand a question in class I shall look for my subject tutors for consultation to answer my queries. With this said I promise to give my 110% next year and prove to you Mr Tan and all the other teachers that I am capable of achieving good grades.

One letter, or words cannot truly express the regret I have in my heart concerning my actions and folly this year. Every day I wake up wishing I could turn back time, but life is about learning from these mistakes and in the last two weeks I have been enlightened. My hope is that you throw me a lifeline so that I can redeem myself, and then be truly worthy of wearing the millennia institute uniform and badge.

Regards,

Yours Sincerely,

Mohamed Sahdique Caubang 10A3

fuck mai life.

I am writing this letter to you in the hopes that you would allow me to further continue my studies here at Millenia Institute. I feel that i should not waste this 1 year that i have spent in Millenia and move on to a different type of education, I would like to be given another chance at the A' Levels.  I know I have not proven myself capable of  taking this paper and am deeply remorseful for not being responsible. My parents and teachers are very dissapointed with me as they would not expect me to perform poorly in school.

I do not wish to leave this school and I have made many friends here and have realised that studying at the last minute is not a feasible option and  i feel foolish. I regret my mistake and would like to be given another shot.


Being the complacent kid that I am, i thought i could leave my studies and notes to read at the last minute, as i have always been doing throughout secondary school, however this turned out not to be a good choice. I would pay attention in class and give my opinions when needed however I did not do my homework at home, I would finish it in class in a hurry without giving much effort and thought into it, hence recieving sub-standard marks. I would only study for promos and that too did not work out well for me.

I have learnt my lesson, I will spend more time at home studying even thou the hours spent at school is long as it is for my own good. Practice is essential in learning and i will make an effort to practice my Mathematics and especially writing in Malay as I am extremely weak in the subject. The 2 months holiday will not be used to relax and play instead I will reflect on my actions and use it to revise through subjects and catch up with whatever topic i am in doubt. Whenever I am not able to understand a question in class I shall look for my subject tutors for consultation to answer my queries. With this said I promise to give my 110% next year and prove to you Mr Tan and all the other teachers that I am capable of achieving good grades.

i really need more girls in my life. I feel like I'm drifting through life alone, never really talking to other people.

paki's bak

moochingfunkybuttmagnetfag
rememeber this?

Ayesha Iskanderani Khan 02 November at 04:01 Report

Hey motherfucker

Dick Epeen 02 November at 04:02

hey cum twat little piece of fucking stupid paki.

Dick Epeen 02 November at 04:02

you back? you little fucking retarded piece of shit, where did you go?

Dick Epeen 02 November at 04:02

back into that cave of yours with osama i say!

Ayesha Iskanderani Khan 02 November at 04:03 Report

we pakis can rip the shit out of u bean sized eye motherfuckers

Dick Epeen 02 November at 04:04

you stupid little fucking twat, i'm not an asian. fuckin retard. i rip the shit out of you little fuckas with bombs and nukes, fucking stupid tool. you're such a piece of shit to come back on a girl's profile, shows how much of a pussy you are, little dirtbag. choke on dirt and color your skin white ya little bunch of numbskulls.

Ayesha Iskanderani Khan 02 November at 04:05 Report

DICK DICK DICK -!-
_

Dick Epeen 02 November at 04:06

SUCK MY DICK, fucking tool. takes you 2 weeks to come out of that little cave of yours and face me?? you're a pathetic little black cunt aren't you. stupid dipshit.

Ayesha Iskanderani Khan 02 November at 04:07 Report

ur not asian!!! oHMG then ur a twice the motherfucker I thought u were!!!! in fact u people publicise ur naked mothers and sisters on broadcast media,,, how shameful!!!!

Dick Epeen 02 November at 04:08

i publicise myself naked with your mother and your sister on broadcast media.

Ayesha Iskanderani Khan 02 November at 04:09 Report

hahah what a joke motherfucker

Dick Epeen 02 November at 04:09

look who's the joke on you stupid fuck, you're the one on another account not me.

Dick Epeen 02 November at 04:10

look who's the joke you retarded piece of shit, you're the one that's black not me.

Dick Epeen 02 November at 04:10

look who's the joke you cumstain, you're the one sucking on my dick while i'm here laughing at you.

Ayesha Iskanderani Khan 02 November at 04:10 Report

yea well cuz ur mom was after me on dat account so I had to shift so dat ur mom wont recognise me

Dick Epeen 02 November at 04:13

mom's been dead for 25 years.
you seriously are fucking stupid.
understand?
just fucking plain stupid.
you have no idea how hard i'm laughing my ass off right now just reading these messages. you clearly aren't worth my time and can't argue for shit, go fucking become a suicide bomber you stupid trash.

for shelby

First off i would like to sincerely thank you for allowing me the opportunity to further repeat my pre-u1 studies here at millenia institute despite the insufficient grades and poor performance, i am most humiliated by my results and i feel that i have failed many people in my life, including my parents and especially my teachers but most of all i have failed myself.

This year has been a tough one for me, due to a series of unfortunate events happening in my personal life and going through stages of soul searching, i have allowed my emotions to affect my studies and was unable to give in my full effort into penning down the knowledge i have gained in the classroom into my exam papers. I have been dealt a harsh blow and a rude awakening upon receiving my grades, i did not expect to receive sub-standard grades.

However I must let you know that i do believe that given the chance I would like to prove to you that I am capable of redeeming myself next year and will not ever let an incident such as this ever repeat itself. I have been enlightened and have realised the folly of my foolishness. Gone are the days where I day-dream in class and spend hours drowning my self in self-pity. I shall buck up and am very determined to pursue my education here at MI and graduate with results sufficient enough to enter a local University course of my desire. I have a tough road ahead of me and it is going to be a extremely difficult race, as you have said countless of times.

I shall be more pro-active in class and responsive towards questions raised by the teachers. I will do my best to contribute and give critical and analytical comments when it is needed. Questions, i shall raise when I am in doubt. I will not let my low self esteem get the better of me and hinder me from learning. I will also be more attentive in class and not day dream during lessons, especially in classes where I am weak and require the most help. I will use the November and December holidays to go through my notes and do a further in-depth research on the topics and notes that my home tutors and subject teachers have given me. Practice is key and hence that shall be my motto for success. I shall not spend the valuable time i have during this 2 months in regret instead I shall pick myself up, dust my knees and continue to climb, I will not stop till i have reached the peak

With all due respect perhaps the actions i have claimed that i will do next year may sound cliche and familiar to you as you would probably receive all sorts of letters promising the same but I do believe that I may be an exception, I am a very determined person and am very hardworking, I will do whatever it is in my power to succeed and I do believe that I can be successful here in Millenia and do everyone and the school proud. I shall strive to perform and shine.

Uhm..
to: tan cp
principal
millennia institute
dear tcp,
RE: APPEAL TO BE RETAINED AT PU1
i have reflected blablablah...
my reasons for the appeal are as follows:
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i agree to the conditions laid out by my ht which are as follows:
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the following is my plan of action to prove that i am sincere blabla:
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conclusion
yours sincerely.

yeo's response to letter

(6:41:24 AM) andrew: I must let you know what I think is best for me, and I think that giving me the opportunity to redeem myself in year 2 is the right one.


(6:41:26 AM) andrew: too demanding.
(6:41:50 AM) andrew: n secondary school I played a lot, was mischievous and I still manage to top my class. I found it to be a breeze. With my “O” levels I did relatively well to secure my spot in MI like I have always wanted. Being an ignorant person, I thought I could do the same here in MI, I was to be horribly mistaken. I thought I could play, not pay attention and be the self I was in secondary school again I was
(6:41:56 AM) andrew: he already explained when we first entered school.
(6:42:04 AM) andrew: so this is going to be bad in the appeal.
(6:42:51 AM) andrew: One page cannot fully express my regret of my decisions in this past year and I hope that you give me the second chance to redeem myself. In whichever decision you choose, my spirit will never falter, with diligence I will strive, with Heart I will serve, my spirit will never falter to bring glory to millennia institute. Thank you.


(6:42:54 AM) andrew: hahaha damn corny.
(6:43:19 AM) dique: yeah

The Expats Will Rule Singapore

I have a prediction. My prediction is that in a couple of years, the expatriates (from China, India, US etc…) will rule Singapore. They will increasing take on more leadership roles of CEOs, directors, heads of organizations, award winners etc… If you observe closely, it is already happening now. This year’s top PSLE (Primary School Leaving Exam) student is a China National. Most of the deans list students and first class honours students in the local universities are foreigners and more and more CEOs, even that of government link corporations are expats. The top players in our National teams are expats.
As a Singaporean, I am not complaining. I think that in a meritocratic society like Singapore, it is only fair that the very best get rewarded, no matter their race, religion or nationality. Like Lee Kwan Yew said, I rather these talented and driven people be on our team contributing to our nation than against us from their home country. The question I have been asking is, ‘why are the expats beating the crap out of Singaporeans?’ What I noticed is that these expats have a very important quality that many Singaporeans (especially the new Y generation lack). It is a quality that our grandfathers and great-grandfathers (who came from distant lands) had that turned Singapore from a fishing village to the third richest country in the world (according to GDP per capita). Unfortunately, I fear this quality is soon disappearing from the new generation of Singaporeans. This quality is the HUNGER FOR SUCCESS and the FIGHTING SPIRIT!!!
Expats who come here today have the same tremendous HUNGER for success that our grandfathers had. They are willing to sacrifice, work hard and pay the price to succeed. They also believe that no one owes them a living and they have to work hard for themselves. They also bring with them the humility and willingness to learn. Take the case of Qui Biqing, the girl from Qifa Primary school who topped the whole of Singapore in last year’s PSLE with a score of 290. When she came to Singapore 3 years ago from China, she could hardly speak a word of English and didn’t even understand what a thermometer was. Although she was 10 years old, MOE recommended she start at Primary 2 because of her lack of English proficiency. After appealing, she managed to start in Primary 3. While most Singaporeans have a head start of learning English at pre-school at the age of 3-4 years old, she only started at age 10. Despite this handicapped, she had the drive to read continuously and practice her speaking and writing skills, eventually scoring an A-star in English!
This hunger and drive can also be seen in the workforce. I hate to say this but in a way, I sometimes think expats create more value than locals. Expats are willing to work long hours, go the extra mile, are fiercely loyal to you and don’t complain so much. They also come alot more qualified and do not ask the moon for the remuneration. Recently, I placed an ad for a marketing executive. Out of 100+ resumes, more than 60% came from expats. While locals fresh grads are asking for $2,500+ per month, I have expats with masters degrees from good universities willing to get less than $2,000! They know that if they can come in and learn and work hard, they will eventually climb up and earn alot more. They are willing to invest in themselves, pay the price for future rewards. Sometimes I wonder how some of the locals are going to compete with this. Of course, this is just a generalization. There ARE definitely some Singaporeans who create lots of value and show fighting spirit.
Unfortunately, I have found that more and more young Singaporeans lack this hunger for success. Instead, they like to complain, blame circumstances and wait for others to push them. Some hold on to the attitude that the world owes them a living. I shake my head when I see local kids nowadays complain that they don’t have the latest handphones, branded clothes and games. While I acknowledge that the kids of today are much smarter and well informed than I was at their age (my 4 year old daughter can use my Macbook computer and my iphone), I find that they lack the resilience and tenacity they need to survive in the new economy. Some kids nowadays tend to give up easily once they find that things get tough and demand instant gratification. When they have to work first to get rewards later, many tend to lack the patience to follow through.
So, how did this happen? Why is our nation of hardworking, hungry fighters slowly becoming a nation of complaining softies? I think the problem is that life in Singapore has been too good and comfortable. Kids today have never seen hunger, poverty, war and disasters. What makes it worse is that parents nowadays give kids everything they want and over protect them from hardship and failure. Parents often ask me why their kids lack the motivation to study and excel. My answer to them is because they already have everything! Giving someone everything they want is the best way to kill their motivation. What reason is there for them to fight to become the best when they are already given the best from their parents without having to earn it? It reminds me of the cartoon movie MADAGASCAR where Alex the Lion and his animal friends were born and raised in the Central Park Zoo. They were well taken care of and provided with processed food and an artificial jungle. When they escaped to Africa, they found that they could barely survive in the wild with the other animals because they had lots their instincts to fight and hunt for food. They could only dance and sing.
I see the same thing in the hundreds of seminars and training programmes I conduct. I see increasing more and more expats attending my Wealth Academy and Patterns of Excellence programme in Singapore. Not surprisingly, they are always the first to grab the microphone to answer and ask questions. While many of the locals come in late and sit at the back. The expats (especially those from India and China) always sit at the front, take notes ferociously and stay back way after the programme is over to ask questions. I feel ashamed sometimes when I ask for volunteers to ask questions, and the Singaporeans keep quiet, while the foreigners fight for the opportunity. For my “I Am Gifted!’ programme for students, I have the privileged to travel and conduct it in seven countries (Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China, Malaysia etc…) and see all students from all over. Is there a big difference in their attitude and behaviour? You bet!
Again, I feel really sad that in Singapore, most students who come are usually forced by their parents to come and improve themselves, Some parents even bribe them with computer games and new handphones to attend. During the course, some adopt the ‘I know everything’ attitude and lack the interest to succeed until I kick their butts. It is so different when I go to Malaysia, Indonesia and once in India. The kids there ask their parents to send them to my programme. They clap and cheer enthusiastically when the teachers enter the room and participate so willingly when lessons are on. I still scratch my head and wonder what happened to my fellow Singaporeans to this day.
So mark my words, unless the new generation of Singaporeans wake up and get out of their happy over protected bubble and start fighting for their future, the expats (like our great grandfathers) will soon be the rulers of the country. At the rate at which talented and hungry expats are climbing up , our future prime minister may be an Indian or China PR or may even an Ang Moh!
http://www.adam-khoo.com/304/the-expats-will-rule-singapore/