The Lasallian Leadership Board

It's already 1 month after coming back from OSLP, strange how fast time flies.I think of OSLP often, either the LaSalle Centre, my friends in the home, or even Mr Isaac and Carrine. I guess this is because I really enjoyed the learning programme. I have also learnt to appreciate the benefits of home, we are really lucky kids.

At the home on the second day, we were eating lunch with the children. I happened to look into the bedroom. I was shocked at the sight before my eyes. There was a few double deck beds and several mattresses crammed up into the room. There wasn't even bedsheets on the bed. I realised then how lucky we are, we have our own bed with bedsheets, fan or air-con, while the children there, might be sharing a matteres with another, bearing the heat. While we complain the air-con isn't cold enough, the children there don't even complain sharing beds or sweating a lot at night.

These children look like normal kids to us, but they actually are different on the inside. Each one of them have their own story to tell.

From OSLP, I have learnt 'gratefulness'. To appreciate the things I have, the people I know. Till now, I still miss Jacob and others at the home. Although I do not think I will get the opportunity to go to Precious Gift Home to see the children again, I hope I can go on such a trip again, to continue our founder,St John Baptist De La Salle's mission, to reach out to the last, lost, and least.

I like to thank the OSLP teachers, Mr Isaac and Carrine, for leading us in this learning programme, thank you for teaching us the value 'gratefulness'.

Semper Fidelis,
Joey Tan

Current Mood: indescribable

Time really flies! In a blink of an eye, it has already been a month since I came back from Ipoh. Within this one month, so many things have happened, like the nerve-racking PSLE results release, my highly anticipated holiday trip, Secondary School posting and so on... However, I still recall the days that I had spent in La Salle Centre and in the Home. No words can really describe this whole once-in-a-lifetime experience which has really impacted me in many ways than one, especially the visit to the Home.

'Precious Gift Home' the name of a wonderful Home I, along with other friends, visited with a mission in mind. That mission is to share some joy, bring some hope, spread the love to the children there and at the same time gain a valuable knowledge which cannot be taught in the textbooks from them. It is definitely not easy living under the same roof with 25 other children. However, these kids still manage to pull through and live on day by day like every other normal kid. What really touched me the most was the amazing bond that all the kids shared with one another although they have no blood relations and came from different family backgrounds. They took care of one another like own siblings and were inseparable. Thinking about all the children in the home really makes me miss them even more, especially Samuel.

When I first met Samuel on the first visit, the expression on his face spelt S-A-D, :'( which could easily be seen from his dull eyes and sulky face and he wept alot too. However, after playing with him on the second visit, he looked totally different. He was smiling so sweetly and even enjoyed posing in front of the camera with sparkling eyes. All the lovely smiles we had received from the children indicated that we had accomplished our mission and we had also learnt something in return - never take things for granted and no matter how tough life may be, we should never give up hope.

I am really thankful to be able to experience life from a different perspective which has changed my view of life and made me become more sensible and appreciative person. This meaningful OSLP experience has left me with unforgettable memories that would be etched in my mind and heart forever. I am proud to be given this opportunity to bring joy to the life of the last, the lost and the least just like how St. John Baptist De La Salle had done and to continue passing on his passion.

Although I may not get a chance to go for another trip, I will always hold on to the memories and knowledge that I have gained. Life is never a bed of roses but as long as we have hope and determination to carry on, we will still be able to enjoy life to the fullest amongst its ups and downs!

Even though this year is soon to come to an end and as we embark on a new stage of life in our own secondary schools, I am sure that all the OSLP members will never forget this experience of a lifetime!!!

Here, I'd like to wish all the teachers and fellow OSLP members a fruitful and blissful year ahead!!!!

Semper Fidelis,
Kai Qing

Current Mood: grateful

All photos and videos captured during OSLP'09 have been saved to disc. Please remember to collect it from me today.

You will require a computer with an optical drive capable of reading DVD-R discs in order for you to view the files.

Lastly, today is PSLE Results Day. We wish you all the best, and regardless of how well or not-so-well you have done, always make the best of any situation and seize any opportunities that come your way from now on!

Ahh, it feels good to be back home with my bed, food, toilet, own showering time and every other thing I am comfortable with. Still, I can remember the times spent at Ipoh,Perak,Malaysia. I can remember Mr Isaac and Carrine(who we all call Aunty). I remember the children's home. Their smiles. The games we played with them. Their expressions when they first saw us.

Now that I am back home, I am actually fulfilling the dreams of all the children there of having their own rooms. I have all my daiy needs but they run out of them once in a while. All these little things that I still remember as if they just happened. Some people would probably forget these stuff but I will never do that. I miss everything. The toilet, the bunk bed, the food, the conference room, the children's home. They are memories that should never be forgotten. Most of all, we musn't miss the Lasalle Centre and the words of wisdom by Brother Vincent. The place where everything happened. Jessie got sick there. We lived there for four days. We had our discussions there. We chatted with the teachers there. Oh, how much I miss that place. How much I wish I could just turn back the clock to the last day of school when we were about to leave Singapore at 1030hrs sharp. It was unforgettable. The children there are angels. Well, they are like angels. They are all so very sweet and adorable. Christopher.. The cutest of them all. The games they played are still fresh in my mind. They were all so UNIQUE and different. But, so fun. The experience has definitely made an impact on my life. I try not to take everything I have for granted as I realise that there are people who have less things that I do. It is so touching to see the children have so much fun when we know that their past still haunts them once in a while.. Like Mr Lim says " Behind every face lies a story ". How more true can that get. Although we do not know their stories, we can still enlighten up their lives with our presence.

I really hope that they know we are always by their side and that we believe they can fullfill whatever dreams they have as long as they put their mind to it. Anyway, I would like to thank Mr Kelvin Lee, Mr Charles Lim, Mrs Tricia Loh and Miss Toh Shimin for choosing me to go for this trip and for taking good care of us during the trip.. I will never in my entire life forget this experience!!!! =D

Syaza Nuruljannah Abdul Razak
" Ipoh, the experience of a lifetime "

Current Mood: thankful

It's been 4 hours since I reached home. I spent an entire hour showering in hot water and conditioning my hair 2 times. I feel much better now.

But that's beside the point. I miss La Salle Centre. I have all my favourite shampoos and comfortable home clothes that I wouldn't be seen in in public. In fact, I'm wearing a pink dress now. I miss my bunkbed. I haven't done it justice for giving me such a good night's sleep 2 days ago. I miss the familiar conference room where we chilled out in the air-conditioning and played monkey, only to sweat all over again.

Most of all, I miss seeing all those glad faces of the children in the homes upon seeing us. I know this may seem strange, but I miss carrying Christopher and Samuel, their ADORABLE smiles as we all posed for the camera. They had good-naturedly obliged to grin sheepishly for the last few photos. That smile of joy will always be etched in my mind. I cried as I saw them standing at the gate, waving at us. I don't think they understood when we explained that we would never see them again, thus the jovial smiles they sent us as our bus trundled off the gravel for the last time.

I cried. I had only known them for 2 days. Less than that. But they had given me more than what a normal person wouold have given me in a year. They showed me the simplicity of life, the courage to carry on and forget the unhappy past, the aspirations and hope that kept them working towards their dreams. Seeing them being rewarded with Christmas presents, i couldn't help but think that they deserved more. The hardships they went through was enough to last me a lifetime. I couldn't give them what the deserved. I deserved to have their dreams fulfilled, and it was not in my power to do that. All the efforts paid off when they happily munched their chocolates, the normal waffle kind we ate everyday and took for granted, the jellies we buy ourselves every other day, they Wang Wang biscuits I ate everyday during recess, it seemed like glimpse of heaven for them. Admiring each other's stationery boxes and cards, they clutched onto it as if it were the only gold left in the world. I don't think those things will be lost anytime too soon.

I'm glad I could make a difference in their life. I hope that they will never give up the dream they have in thir hearts.

MinYing <3

Current Mood: sad

0730 Breakfast
0900 Bus departs La Salle Centre for Singappore.

We expect to reach Woodlands by 1830, and back within DLSS by 1930 (still have to transfer bus from Boon Lay to DLSS).

As mentioned before, I will SMS all parents once our bus clears customs @ Tuas Checkpoint.

Regards,
Mr. Kelvin Lee
OSLP'09 Programme Leader.

Dear parents,

It is now 3.21am. A lot of your kids are still up, walking around, chit-chatting. All of my colleagues have already passed out from tiredness some time ago. Kids have boundless energy. How true.

Or maybe it was because of the Ipoh white coffee that they consumed just now at 11.30pm.

One thing's for sure: They are all going to sleep well when they finally get home. :)

Home.

A word that is so familiar to so many, but now, your young children would've learnt through experience what home really means. What it means to have a roof over one's head. What it means to have family. Although it was a short stay here at Ipoh, it was enough to open their eyes and their minds to the world around them. They can see with their eyes, but now they can also observe with their minds...

Some people complain about not having the latest PSP games.
Others don't even have the luxury of owning a wristwatch or even a ballpoint pen.

Some feel hurt when they fall down and scrape their knee.
But how does that compare when someone else gets beaten up by their own parents on a daily basis?

One may not like sharing his room with his siblings,
while another sleeps on the floor so that 10 others may have more space on the beds.

And some people get angry with their parents over trivial matters
while others don't even know who their parents are.

It is a harsh world sometimes. But there is hope. Your children's presence and willingness to open their hearts to their less fortunate peers represents a beacon of such hope. And hope is one of the most powerful forces you can have by your side, without which, one may never be able to escape from a rut.

There's so much to say about what your children have done, not just within these past 4 days, but for their time in DLSS in general. I'm sure you'd agree that when we were 12 year olds, we never had such opportunities before. They are a truly impressive bunch of young ladies and gentlemen, capable of doing so much more than we may realise. OSLP brings them one step further by making them observe, think and reflect upon their experiences. Do talk to them, and discuss with them about their experiences in Ipoh.

Dear Lasallian Leaders,
Congratulations on completing OSLP'09, as well completing this part of the journey as a Lasallian Leader. We have watched you grow, from the blur sotongs that you were in P3/P4, to the fine young people that you are now. You have gained a wealth of experience that few others may have. Build upon this knowledge when you're in secondary school and beyond, and seize any opportunities that may come your way. We teachers have great faith that you will do well in the future.

In this OSLP, you have learnt a lot. Don't let the experience go to waste. Once in a while, think back to this, remember the faces that you have seen, and the conversations that we had, about the "iceberg" analogy, that "every face tells a story", about "perspective", "experience", "and what happens after that?".

So here's what I want you to do:

One or two weeks after you come back from OSLP, log back into this blog and write another entry. Recall back your experiences of OSLP, but compare it with your life now.

Have you changed in anyway? Perspective? Attitude towards people? How has this trip impacted your life? Write about anything that comes across your mind that relates to your OSLP experience.

Lastly, I want to end this entry by putting on record that it was a really fun and meaningful experience leading you all through this programme, and am very happy to see how you have developed yourselves through the years.

I wish you all the best for the future.

Regards,
Mr. Kelvin Lee

Photos are HERE.

I overslept today and woke up at 7:10. I then went down for breakfast as usual after taking a bath.

After that, we went to the home again. They were very pleased when they saw us
arrive. We ate lunch there, played more games and gave out prizes to everyone. When we left, we proceeded to a cave nearby and had lots of fun eventhough parting with the children at the home was very sad.

After we were satisfied exploring the cave, we went to a shop and bought some food there. We spent a few minutes there and went back to the La Salle Centre. We reflected there. Then we headed to a restaurant and had supper. Supper was delicious. We had french fries and Hor Fun. Got to go now. Bye!

Day 3, today woke up late. Nothing much to talk about but, when we went to the Homes, they were all very happy :D We played games and gave out gifts. I felt sad as today is our last day there :( But at least they night remember us. Today we ate lunch at their Homes, lunch was great! We had curry chicken , vegetables and rice. After we went to the Homes, we went to the caves, then shopping :) Our dinner was the best today. After dinner, we went to watch some shows which the teachers put up. Lastly, we went to eat supper, we tried the Ipoh Hor Fan. Wow ,had never tasted hor fan this good before.Now we going to party till the next morning.
Gregory Yeo going to party! Bye bye:)

Last night in La Salle Centre, last night together with our friends and last day with the children in the orphanage. OSLP is certainly a camp i will never forget, it has taught me many things and gave me many experiences that i will never be able to learn during other camps, other places, other time.
Though we only saw the children in the orphanage for merely two days, they treated us as if we were their best of friends, it was so touching.Before we left the home and boarded the bus, we hugged the children. I think that they are all very brave,they must be feeling quite sad but they chose not to throw tantrum or even sulk, instead they remained as enthusiastic as they were when we first saw them.The children really taught me alot of things, though they do not really speak well, they had taught us many lessons, actions really speak louder than words.
This is also the last day where the 23 of us could be together. This camp really brings a lot of memories and make our relationships with each other even closer.Their laughter, their dramatic actions, their "nonsense", i will keep them all in my memories.

Current Mood: optimistic

Today is the last day here, i am sad. Yesterday we went to the homes for the last time, so i just hope that samuel wont miss me carrying him after i leave... wonder how is he now??? After the visoit to the homes, we went shopping. I bought pineapple tarts for brother, tau sar piah and wife biscuits for mum, and hiong piah for dad!!!! hehe... Spent money at last!!! Happy!!! haha... I am relunctant to write as i want to play monkey ball.... Just now we had supper at Old town white coffee, i had ipoh horfun and ice cream. We shared all the food. We mixed everything( the leftovers) into one bowl, making a disgusting soup for all. deepu drank it, hope he doesnt fall ill!!! haha... I wanna play ball now... so bye bye and good night guys!!! see you in singapore soon!!!

hi,
today, i woke up immediately.(like REALLY immediately once i was told to wake up by Jermaine.)Because of a reason. The only reason. That is, to see the kids once again!

Like yesterday, we played with them. But today, we had an extra thing, that was to eat lunch with them. At the Home, there was this little boy named Christopher. And he was like only 2 years old plus. I volunteered to feed him. Though it was very messy and tiring at the end, i felt sense of fulfilment. At the start, we had troubles getting him to eat.He kept running up and downthe house and it was like a wild goose chase. Nicholas and Kai Qing were like trying to catch him in their arms while i'll go, "AHH..." for him to open his mouth and chew his rice. The whole process was tedious, and fun.Soon, it was time to give away the gifts. While giving them away, while giving each of them their gift,they always wear a huge smile on their faces and said a really great sincere thank you. Then, after giving away all of the gifts, they sat down on the floor and started eating(as some of the gifts were food). After all that, we waved a reluctant goodbye and setted off.

Next, we went to this HUGE cave where it was kind of dark and scary. But fun though. Then we went SHOPPING!! The most exciting part of everything. Haha, and we bought lots and lots of things. some of my friends even burnt a whole in their pocket. After that, we went back to La Salle centre and took a picture. then, proceeded to room and bathed. At 7.15, we were told to meet at the canteen for dinner. Wow, there were spagetti and fish fillet which greeted us and our stomaches growled at us. after makan-ing, we went to conference room. Had reflections and really learnt alot of things. I have learnt to cherish everything i have and treasure everything. As what Mr Lee said, "what we see is just the tip of an iceberg." We always see them smiling, but what happens behind that happy face, lies a story. And also, as what Mr Lim said," On every face we see, lies a story behind it." We never know what their stories are but i can tell you that we are way much luckier than them. Even when they see simple things like watches, they would touch and press the buttons of it without knowing what that is. When me and Westine taught them cheers, they were really happy. I can feel that they were really enjoying the cheers and our company. If you compare them with children in Singapore, i would think that the children in Singapore are too much. I mean, other than asking for new things and objects, what could they ask for?(children in Singapore) But all the kids here ask for can be as easy as having a loving family and nothing more. That was all they could ask for, nothing more than that and nothing lesser than that.I'm not writing all this to get your pity for them but what they need is our ampathy.

Throughout this whole OSLP, i've learnt alot of things from the kids in the Home. If i had another chance, i would like to go and visit other Homes in Ipoh.

Tomorrow, we'll be leaving Ipoh in the morning. IT was like so fast. Just this short 2 and a half day can make me learn so much. This is really an enriching programme that i'll never forget.

Yours sincerely,
Meifei(:

Me again... went to the Home again today. brought them their gifts and their things. we packed food there for them. they were very excited to see us there. this time, they were more relaxed and comfortable with us. we had lunch together with them. eat and chit chat a little. mei fei was feeding the young young christopher.he was walking about non stop the whole time. Nicholas had to carry him to mei fei to feed him his food. after lunch, we cleared up a little before proceeding to the games. I learnt a whole lot today. usually, when we cannot finish the food we have, we will dump it away. but for the children there, they made sure that they finish watever they took. scraping the styrofoam box until they were clean, not a grain of rice left before dumping the box away. we played some games with them first before the performance and the gifts. they were realy happy to recieve the gifts. all the younger children opened their presents after recieving them. but not for one child named David. he kept his present away after recieving them. we asked him why he din openit, he said he wants to wait till christmas.(we told them it was a christmas gift) we thought that this little act of his was a small act. a very tiny act of respect. but we saw it. we all saw his thoughtfullness and apprectiated it. we don't know if he will wait till christmas. but we thought it was kind of him to do that, not opening the present in front of the one who gave them, since that is rude. after that the bus left. it was very saddening. we gave them hope, we played with them and it all came crashing down when we left. but they were very happy when we left. we left the hope behind for them. and we realised although the world is cruel, kind ppl do exist.
after that we went to a cave. we cannot go to the real natural cave because now is the monson season.and we don't have time. we strolled around the area andsaw a lot of things. after that we went to shop! we went to a small shop and bought some things for our family members in singapore. bought quite a lot for my family, all they love one! :D
after that was dinner. after dinner was our last session here in the la salle center. after that mr lim showed us the video clip he made over the last few days. started crying again then he gave us a small sponging star:D:D then we went to a small cafe and ate the IPOH HOR FUN!:D so nice! then we ate and played a lot of things. jessie and adli fell sick. now resting in the room.okay gtg now. we're party-ing soon. . .
-peace out-
-Westine:D

Today was better than any other days in OSLP.Do not get the wrong idea,today was just speacial.We had lunch at the home today,could not eat much as we had tea not long before we left the La Salle Center.They were ealated to see that we bought lunch for them.Later then,we did the dance and gave out the gifts after the games like Hunter,Fire,Earthquake and Blow,Wind,Blow!My friend and I did not participated in the games as we were buzy being the"bodyguard" of a boy.We actually volunteered ourselves and played soccer with him.He was only5 years old!And he rock in soccer!Though we did not get to play the games,we were quite happy.


We went to the cavee was after we left the home.Quite sad.....We did not explore much of the cave as we were running short of time.Went to a shop and bought some snacks to bring home!!!!!For supper,we went to Old Town Cafe till 12+AM.We and a friend of mine birthdays were on the 22nd and 23rd respectively.The teachers gave us a surprise and bought each of us 4 pieces of ice-cream toast each and the birthday song.Going to have night-time party everyone plan not to sleep and only sleep on the bus tomorrow.Of course that is not a lie,but WE PLAN TO,heard it,WE PLAN TO!Now playing monky in the confrence room,joining them after this.


Tomorrow going home....a little sad.....

Current Mood: cheerful and sadness.

Date:23th november 2009
Weather: Rainy
Time:1.15am


Today, we went to the Children's homes once again. Though there were time constrains, we managed to enjoy one another's company during that 2 hours. It might seem alot of time for you all, but to us, it was really little.

We brought the daily neccessities to the home and had lunch with the children. We also had alot of fun playing games such as "Statue Dance", "Simon Says" and "Wacko". I played with Steven and Edwin a mini soccer match.

To end of the day with the children, we performed a dance performance for them. After our performance, the children joined us to dance-along too.

When we had to leave, i felt really sad. During these 2 days, we spent so much quality time with one another yet we had to depart. Once i walked out of the gates, i suddenly heard the children chanting out my name. Almost everyone did so. i was really touched when i heard that as i didnt expected them to remember my name.

After visiting the home, we went to a cave. while we walked around the garden behind the cave, we managed to snap shots of the flowers and wildlife found over there. we even spotted a striped centipede.

Those were the spotlights of the days. i really miss the children over there, but we have to depart one time or another.

Hasta La Vista,
Johnston Chng

Current Mood: bouncy

Hi,today is the third day of OSLP.Instead of having lunch in the LaSalle centre,we brought our lunch to the homes to eat.We had lots of fun and free gifts for everyone.After staying at the homes for about 2hrs, we left the homes.We were all very sad to leave the homes.
We went to shop for awhile after we left the homes.After that,we went to a cave. It was really huge and it had alot of patterns on it.
For supper, we went to Old Town to have the famous Ipoh Horfun.We just arrived back from the shop not too long ago.That is all for the day!!

Hi,
Having to admit, everyday's all a real tiring one. However, today's filled with mixed feelings that can hardly be described...
Yesterday, we had a whale of a time spending at the home, thinking that today may be an even more enjoyable one. But things did not turn out that day...
Everyone was real excited about the day ahead! Little did we expect that the children were less enthusiastic as compared to yesterday and rather more moody.
We had our lunch with the children there. The food was sort of spicy and I was trying my best but still trying to finish them. I do not take spicy food! Sobs :( < It was a good experience afterall, especially when we had to eat with our hands, learning their culture at the same time.
The children did know that we were leaving them after that, so they weren't that happy. Their smiles really seemed to be forced out this time.
I really felt remorseful, seeing them appreciate everything they have. Hope could be seen through their beady eyes. When we were giving them some gifts, they were delighted for a while and back to their smiles. They have much little stuff than us, but they just seem more positive!
When we left the home, the children were hugging us and shaking our hands. On of the boys even said that if he had a chance, he would want to come to Singapore to learn English. From this, we could really see that they do not have big dreams like us.
All of this things at the home that I have learnt and that the children have given is something that can definitely not be bought by money. They even taught us sign languages and it was really interesting!
After all, I was simply reluctant to leave them and thought that our presence may be kept in their hearts, but it may also be quite a torture for them, upon having us leaving.

Current Mood: moody

It all started with kai qing and yu jia talking on the bed. Today was a happy and sad day for me. You are wondering why am i happy?'cause, today is my birthdayand why am i sad? While the story go like this...

Today, was the last day visiting the home and the children. On the bus, we were very eager to see them.When we reached there they were waiting outside for us and waving hands even saying hello. We started it by playing a song monkey,gorllia,chimpazee. Then we have statue dance(three children were left we tried to make them laugh, failed^_^)but everyone has a present, Simons say (which was Mr Lee who told us what to do)haha... lasallian leaders also join in but i did not win... jessie nearly win but the winner is ... james.lunch time ... my first time using right hand to eat... i know it make your hands dirty but we must get use to people culture...after all it is not bad.

Wacko time.... yay... jessie call ruben, ruben call jessie and it carry on until jessie give up and call moses(i guess).After wacko,they gather outside and joeline and tina was teaching them hands sign, I learnt a lot of hands sign some of it i did not remember...Meanwhile, they were playing soccer,bean bag and more ...Mr Lee play with the kids while i took photo of the kid and lasallian leaders + Mr Lee(Mr Lee should not play he is to tall)... no offence to Mr Lee .Mrs Loh as giving out candies and i ate some and my tongue from red to green to blue.Dancing time. the song is HSM we are all in this together a nice song the teacher who taught us is Miss Azline(i guess is like that spell if i spell wrongly leave a comment thk).Leaving time, it was sad a girl who i type yesterday who touch my heart, she show me and wan ting 8 letters hands sign the 8 letter are I love you. I hugged her like 8 times i nearly cry.

Supper time...we went out to Old Town to eat supper and i drink something and there is a surprise which i did not know it was for LCK 'cause 23 nov is his birthday ... happy birthday LCK... I must thank the teachers a lot of the surprise ... i just do not know how to express to the teachers for the surprise and the trip i nearly cry just now when Mr Lim giving out the star with smile face the truth is i cry... Teachers thanks a million of it ... I really very touch... bye bye ... DLSS I will miss you ... DLSS rocks forever... haha ok so long fellow friends... miss you../

Current Mood: satisfied

The last day finally arrived... We are leaving tomorrow and I'm super sad! So, today was also the second day at the children's' home. They were smiling and chasing after us the minute we arrived. Their expression on their faces told me that they really could not wait to play with us. First, we ate our lunch with them in their dining area. I could tell that it was a very cramp place but we squeezed in so we could have enough space.

After that, we played a couple of games such as Blow Wind Blow and Fire, Squirrel, Tree (I think that's what it's called). They really enjoyed the games although it as only for a short period of time. Everyone, even the owners, were smiling when we were playing the games. Not long after, we decided to dance for them to the song We're All In This Together by the HSM Cast. I think they really enjoyed it because they were clapping with us enthusiastically. Then they repaid us with a dance of their own. I was surprised that even most of the five and six year olds could actually breakdance. The could do a head spin, a handstand and some other nice things that we obviously cannot do. I had no idea how talented they were until the dance. We gave them their christmas presents after that and of course wished them a great christmas.

While practically all of the other children were tearing the wrapper of their present, one of them, David, decided not to open it up yet and said that he would keep it until christmas comes. I think that he showed the most respect to us. The children there all showed their gratitude by actually saying that they liked our presents we gave them... That was not only touching but also a 'wake up call' for all of us to be aware that we should be grateful for all the things( big or small ) that has been given to us.

We left the children's' home after waving goodbye crazily to the people there and went for a little shopping and to a cave and back to the La Salle Center. We then had a reflection on everything that has been done and we received a star from the teachers.. Mr Lee also told us about his crushes in primary school although we did have better things to talk about.. Haha!! (It was still fun listening though) We also saw a few pictures of ourselves at OBS and other camps. And.... we know that teachers actually know a lot about the Primary Sixes. Even the most personal stuff like our crushes which was weird because we usually like to talk rubbish and did not realize that teachers listen to them.

In conclusion, I can't wait to go back tomorrow even though I know that deep inside, I wish could stay longer so I could run away from my mother's constant constant constant nagging!! Well, OSLP now comes to an end.. Good luck to those next year..You will enjoy it it here! Goodbye OSLP!!!!

Signing out,
Syaza NAR

Current Mood: sad