Throughout the trip, the hotel receptionist and teachers have been faithfully calling and waking the sleepy heads up at twilight hours.
The pupils however showed resilience and were very spirited, vivacious and bubbly when they gathered for breakfast and mingled with everyone with zest and exuberance despite being worn out and they looked forward to attending school at Endeavour.
The 45 minutes journey to Endeavour School(s) was the perfect time for the pupils to catch up with their beauty sleep. Ha! Ha!
The picture below was taken outside the school gate. It was a bright and sunny day but the temperature was low at about 16 degrees celcius. The chilly breeze sent goosepimples all over and sting at times. As you can see, the pupils were wrapped up like dumplings. They even had extra clothing underneath their school PE shirts!
Soon, it was lesson time with "The Marvellous Mrs O.S and Mrs Ryan". The pupils had been captivated by them for the past few days and they had really learnt a lot from the Endeavour experts.
Our pupils were divided into three distinct groups based on their levels. Primary 3, Primary 4 and Primary 5 . All the three groups had different art lessons conducted by Mrs O.S and Mrs Ryan. Special thanks must be mentioned to give credit to Mrs O.S, Mrs Ryan and Endeavour School(s) for their warm hospitality, care, time, effort, and patience put in to guiding our kids and having us, the teachers popping into their classrooms discreetly. THANK YOU ENDEAVOUR SCHOOL(S)!
Lessons there were very hands-on, experimental and progressive. Pupils got to explore art-making using different medium and materials to create abstract pieces of artwork which were eventually put together to form beautiful masterpieces. Well done kids!
Our pupils worked hard and kept up with the Australian counterparts as the Art lessons were fast paced. They were really focused and on-task. There was no time for idling nor side talk. Hopefully, our pupils would bring virtues of efficiency and precision with them back to Admiralty Primary.
While one of the groups was having Art lesson, another group would be having other lessons such as English, Mathematics, PE or Music.
This term, we were lucky to witness the school's "Endeavour Got Talent" rehearsal. The pupils showcased their ability to sing and dance in front of their friends and they also played musical instruments and recite poetry too! The pupils volunteered to perform in every Music lesson. This helps to boost their confidence and hone their public performance ability. The audience clapped, cheered and whistled to show their support for their friends in the casual setting of the music room. The teacher did explain to the kids that loud whistling and cheering are not allowed at formal venue and function.
Two of our pupils, Jolin and Nicole volunteered to show what they have got! These two pupils played a melodic duet of the song "Somewhere over the Rainbow" on the piano and mesmerized everyone. They were totally awesome and the music teacher, Ms Kerry requested that they play another song for them. The kids are really talented. WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!
During recess, the pupils sat in a sheltered multi-purpose hall which serves as a canteen, assembly point and hall. There is only one stall selling food and drinks. Most of the Australian kids will bring their own lunch. Our pupils are really adaptable and they interact well with the Australians and have meals with them, sharing stories and food.
After snacking, the pupils played games. They are allowed to loan any equipments from any of the storage baskets available in different parts of the school man by no one! Student leaders would place the games paraphernalia at the designated areas during recess and pupils would help themselves to the resources and place them back neatly into the basket orderly when the bell rings signalling the end of recess.
These pupils below were skipping using a long rope. They have to coordinate well so all the pupils will jump over the hurdle together. Look at how high the kids could jump!
The picture below shows two of our pupils creating flowers for their artwork.
We left the school at 12.30 p.m. for our lunch. After lunch, we went to the Australian Art Gallery. The pupils attended a two-hour art workshop by one of the artists in the Art Gallery. They also did sandart.
After the workshop, the pupils sat outside the gallery to do some sketching of the man-made wetland. Our pupils attracted some passerbys and onlookers with their beautiful sketches of the place. The pupils made full use of the short time to observe the place carefully before they start sketching.
After about 35 minutes of sketching, the pupils went for their dinner and then back to the hotel. It was another day of invaluable learning and the pupils really had a splendid time.
Back at the hotel, the pupils had to prepare an item for assembly the following day. They were given only a day notice but our kids really rose to the occasion. They discussed and came up with songs that they want to perform and two of the pupils, Sophia and Athirah, choreographed the dance came up with the steps for the songs. Good luck!
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