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Swathi Khrishnamoorthy, Class 4/7 The doorbell rings signalling that the two hundred dollar shoes you ordered for the sole reason of your favourite singer sporting it that one time, has finally arrived. Your eyes still glued to the viral youtube video made by the influencer your friends have been raving about, you snatch the packageContinue reading “‘Most young people today are obsessed with fame and imitating celebrities.’ What are your views?”

Ye Wint Phone San, 4/7 Popularity – a constant struggle for teens and young adults to achieve. Everyone wants it but not everyone knows how to get it. Those who are lost on how to be popular often emulate those who have already made it big, the celebrities. In this day and age, youths areContinue reading “‘Most young people today are obsessed with fame and imitating celebrities.’ What are your views?”

Maka Mohan KrishnaClass: 42 Everyone has family tradition and they are a great way to spend time and bond with my family. They also help de-stress and are a great way to remember my roots and my identity. Some of my family traditions include visiting India every year, always celebrating Diwali and going out onContinue reading “Describe a few family traditions that you practise. Why are they so meaningful to you and your family?”

Trinayani D/O KandesanClass: 43B One festival that I always celebrate every year without fail is Deepavali. It’s the festival of lights, to commemorate the death of the demon king, Narakasura. He was slain by the incarnation of god Vishnu. Therefore the festival symbolises the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledgeContinue reading “Describe one festival you always celebrate. Explain why the festival is important to you and your family.”

Abdul HakiimClass: 41 SBB                                 Hari Raya is a very special festival that is celebrated by all Muslims. It is indeed a blessing in my life that I get to celebrate Hari Raya with my family. Hari Raya is a time where we get to bond together as a family, eat together and visit our relatives. To me, it isContinue reading “Describe a few family traditions that you practise. Why are they so meaningful to you and your family?”

Salma Nisa Class: 3/4 “Anyone who considers themselves a realist will have to make the environment a top priority. The truth is our planet’s alarm is now going off, and it’s time to finally wake up and take action,” said Leonardo DiCaprio as he ended his speech as Earth Day’s Chairman in 2000. As iceContinue reading “Leonardo DiCaprio: Our Planet’s Alarm”

Depression is a problem faced by a significant number of the population. It can be defined as a feeling of severe despondency and dejection. According to statistics, teenagers are the common age group that faces this problem due to hormonal changes. Depression is a matter that should be taken seriously because many have been deeplyContinue reading “Dealing with depression”

FIORINA TIBERN Class: 1/7 As a teenager, I suffer a lot of stress daily. Singapore is a stressful country to live in as it places a lot of importance on education which I find a chore. Under these circumstances, I have found several ways to manage my stress and keep it at healthy levels.  Continue reading “Singapore can be a stressful country to live in. What are some ways you manage your stress as a teenager?”