It’s that one day of the year where swimmers in Cempaka prove to be more fish than human as they speed through the blue waters, competing against formidable opponents. Image Credit: Jaclyn Hong
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The last note from your head designers, as they dedicate one last artwork for you. Slider Design by Ian Lim
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The interhouse dance competition in Cempaka has always been an anticipated event, as we witness talented dancers rocking the stage with maximum expressiveness and musicalities. Image credit: Lai Li Chan
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Written by Chin Wye Mun, Junior 2 Cempaka, Class of 2014 [Spoilers all the way from here as I elaborate on my personal feelings about the show] Biggest Question in the Drama : How do you define a monster? Photo Credit : dexjul Upon watching this drama, there is one big question that will be floating around in the space of your mind for a while. That question, is posed at the very beginning of the series by one...
Written by Nadia Marissa, Class of 2014 Love her or hate her, Kim Kardashian has built herself an empire from which she can mint money constantly. A recent addition to this is her free-to-download game (available on both Android and iPhone), KIM KARDASHIAN: HOLLYWOOD. The premise is simple, you start at the bottom and crawl your way to the top by making appearances, modelling and walking the runaway. This is done by tapping a series of buttons to complete tasks, in order to fulfill your...
Written by Ho Wye Yew, Sophomore Cempaka, Class of 2016 Neo Nvan Netereok Rocky Red Cliffs , Mars . 30th June 2014 Cempaka Damansara Campus 19 Jalan Setia Bakti 1 , Bukit Damansara , 50490 Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia , Earth. Dear Earthling, I received a letter from you a year ago, asking me to describe how I spend my summer holidays. Unlike your two month holiday, Martians get to relax for 6 Earth months since our summer is longer...
Written by Yap Jia Xin, Class of 2015, Form 4 Science 1 For most people, the bare mention of the word “summer” triggers the uncontainable excitement that builds inside of them as they yearn for the summer holidays to arrive year after year. As summer inches closer, many even count the days till they get to kick back, relax and enjoy that time of the year where the very existence of stress and worry have no authority over anyone...
Written by Sarah Rajaratnam, Class of 2016, Sophomore Cempaka “SARAH RAJARATNAM!!!” After I bounced out of bed, I tied my flawless hair into a perfect bun, and admired myself in the mirror! After getting ready, I went jogging around the park, took a shower and cooked delicious breakfast for myself! Translation into reality, you may ask? I dragged myself out of bed, and caught sight of myself in the full length mirror, attached to my cupboard. I saw... a...
Written by Aishwarya Baskar, Class of 2016, Sophomore Cempaka Parents these days do not understand what a teen’s life is like. Hormonal teenagers have a lot of things on their hands and barely have enough time for themselves. The stress that teens experience is very different from what it was like in the 1900’s. Back then, teens barely had stress till they started working. Now, we experience stress even before high school. Teens have homework, household chores, baby-sitting, peer...
Written by Ayena Shaneez, Class of 2016, Sophomore Aer “I am so sorry Olaf. They were...they were the best snowmen in Winter Woods.” With that the last mourner left. Olaf stood silently under light shower of snowflakes as the graveyard turned silent once more. He dropped to his knees and cried, hugging himself for warmth. As his sobbing receded, he gave his last eulogy. “Dad, you were the bravest snowman I knew. You were my role model and I...
Written by Riana Kumarajothy, Class of 2015, Junior 1 Venter Dear Kate, Thank you for writing to me and staying in touch with me since the move. Glad to hear that you and your family are doing well. We are all doing great here. Summer break has finally arrived after months of monotonous school days and the dreaded early morning wake ups, am I right? I will be on a ten day break during the time you come visit...
Written by Yap Jia Xin, Class of 2015, Form 4 Science 1 As the name suggests, this year's English Games featured an improvisation cum acting competition amongst some of the finest actors and actresses from the Form 4 and Junior 1 level. (or at least, deemed by their house captains) Photo Credit: Lai Li Chan “Act it Out” consists of two rounds. Round 1 required an individual representative from each house to tell a story related to the theme...
Written on behalf of the Prom Committee 2014 Prom - often times, referred to as the most exciting part of senior year is fast on approach. Remember, however, the event is a senior-only one (unless your date’s a senior) and all you juniors reading this right now can either look away for fear of spoilers (if you’re really that concerned) or carry on for a taste of what is to come in the future. Of all the events...
A NOTE FROM THE EDITORS June has come to an end, and with it all the joys of summer. Soon to come, YJC will be holding An Afternoon with the War Poets, as a tribute to those who perished in World War 1. This year marks the 100th anniversary of World War 1, the massive conflict that shook the world to its knees. However the world war is not the only thing we would like to pay tribute...
Written by Ryan Yoong Ka Jun, Class of 2014, Form 5 Science 1 Traveling isn’t for everyone. For some, it’s an escape from the overly cluttered reality we long to seek refuge from but for others it’s a terrifying trip into the unknown and unfamiliar which can, admittedly, be frightening on occasions. I personally look at it as a mix of both, with a slight edge towards the former. Such was particularly true during my recent (well not...
