AUNI ZAFIRAH Class: 1/3
Write a letter to your primary school friend to tell him/her about your experience on the first day of orientation at Riverside Secondary School.
From: aunizafirah@gmail.com
Date: 18 February 2019
Subject: Thoughts on my new school, Riverside Secondary School
Dear Draco,
How are you? I am feeling wonderful. How is your new school? It has been over a month since we started our secondary school life in separate schools and I am so eager to share with you about my experiences in Riverside.
At first, I was really nervous and scared. I did not know where my class was located. However, after a few hours on the first day, I got used to the new environment and my nervousness reduced. I have made some new friends already – they are so friendly and approachable!
We had two days of orientation camp in the first week of school. On the first day, we were instructed to group ourselves into two groups based on our odd and even register numbers. I was in the odd numbered group as my register number is one. We had Orientation Group Leaders (OGLs) to help and guide us. After that, we played some interesting and fun activities together as a team. We displayed team spirit and enjoyed ourselves very much.
On the second day, we participated in more activities with different classes. Hours passed by and both teams within each class had to combine and work together. The OGLs told us we had to perform a dance and a few cheers in front of all the other secondary one classes, our teachers and parents. It took quite a while to learn the dance moves and cheers. A few minutes later, it was finally time for the campfire to start in the middle of the quadrangle. Our Principal, Mdm Shanti, lit the campfire and officially announced the beginning of the evening festivities. All the classes performed their dances and finally, it was our turn to perform. The song blasted out loud and we danced enthusiastically to it. In the end, we won the most supportive class award. The orientation camp finally came to an end at 8 in the evening. It was late but it was well worth it. The orientation camp was really exciting and I loved it, though I was exhausted after all the screaming and dancing.
I really hope things are going on well for you in your new school. Like me, I know you are also undergoing a new journey. You probably have already made a lot of new friends as you are such a warm and friendly person. I hope to hear from you soon. Take care!
With love,
Auni
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