Prior to International Friendship Day 2011, a skit was presented by performers from Singapore Discovery Centre on 1 April 2011. The skit conveyed the International Friendship Day theme, which is “The World at Home”.
Singapore, a place we call home, a place where we live, work, play and a place where we have our family and friends with us. Have we ever wondered what is it like for someone from another country to live in Singapore? What is it like for Singaporeans who live in other country to work or study? What challenges do they face and how do they fit into the society where they live? All these were portrayed in the skit with the aim of getting the students to understand how it feels for someone from another country to live in Singapore and how it is for a Singaporean to live abroad.
To commemorate International Friendship Day, two classes presented the Quote of the Week. Sec 4N1 presented on "We must uphold meritocracy and incorruptibility" and 4N2 presented on "Graciousness".
Upholding meritocracy and incorruptibility is important, as it ensures success not only to ourselves but to the society and our country. With meritocracy each of us has equal opportunity to learn, work and excel in what we do. Singapore is able to maintain racial harmony as meritocracy is practised. With meritocracy, we can avoid incorruptibility, which has damaging effects on all aspects of our life.
Being gracious reflects your behaviour and attitude to others. To be gracious you can start with very small acts, such as greeting the teachers and your school mates OR picking up litters. Be conscious with what we do and say so as not to offend others. Do kind acts and say kind words to others and you will feel good and make others feel good too.
Happy International Friendship Day!
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