Saturday, January 12, 2008
On the 11 January, 2008, one may find the enthusiastic 201 students of Xinmin Secondary painting and decorating their classroom. Meanwhile, their form teacher, Mr Lee, observes his pupils. The atmosphere of excitement and joy brings a close bonding to the fellow teenagers.
At the four walls of the classroom, one will find a group of 20 students, (With at least half of them carry paintbrushes.) painting the dull, dirty white walls with the brilliant colours of pink and baby blue. No one knows for sure why they had decided to paint the class into this KK-Hospital style but the colours blend harmoniously. Although imperfect, they show great resilience especially when they pry open the cans of paint. They even show selflessness when their uniforms get stained.
At the front and back of the classroom, one might spot a smaller group of pupils working with construction paper. They create headings like 'Notices' and 'Literature', and staple them on with colourful materials, bringing life to the classroom. The group, consisting mostly girls, shows an eye for aesthetics as they design the link between the pupils and the principal- The notice boards.
Just outside the lively classroom, one shall find yet another team of students crowded around a picnic table. The table is invaded by a sea of maroon Chinese New Year decorations and red packets as the youngsters make decorations for the event itself. After working on the creation of decorations, the team work hard to make the classroom in a festive mood with their very own sweat.
'All these were done and planned by the students themselves,' says the Class Management Head, 'I have never seen the class work so efficiently and I am very proud of them!' And what plans does 201 have for their class in future? The answer is: The Class pet hamsters! 'What can be better than to have these cute beings as our companions?' The Class Management Head asks. He added that some girls are appointed for this project and are ready to face the challenges ahead.
He finally ends by expressing his heartfelt thank to his classmates with a well-known tradition of saying goodbye, 'Thank you 201. Good bye and have a nice day. May God bless you!'
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