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In my very first year of primary school, I took a leap into the world of Chinese as my second language. I was driven by a genuine curiosity about the language. Fast forward to this year, and I find myself not just exploring but excelling in many Chinese language competitions.

One highlight among these experiences was clinching the first prize in my respective category at the National Primary Schools On-the-Spot Chinese Creative Essay Writing Competition. Standing there with that trophy in hand was not just a win, but a testament to my growing passion for the Chinese language.

What started as an interest has now evolved into a full-fledged journey of discovery. The more I learn, the more I want to unravel the richness of the Chinese language and culture. This exploration has become a gateway to exciting opportunities, leading me to the doors of Higher Mother Tongue - a chance I couldn't have imagined back in Primary 1.

None of this would have been possible without the incredible support of my Chinese teachers and my classmates. They've been more than mentors. They've been the wind beneath my wings. Their encouragement and guidance have helped me tremendously.

Here's to more discoveries, more competitions, and a future where the beauty of learning continues to unfold before mep

I am Daniel, and I really, really love learning. In class, I can't contain my excitement when I get to share my thoughts and have discussions with my classmates. And guess what? I've recently started playing the piano, and it's an absolute blast! Playing my favorite song, 'A Sky Full of Stars' from the movie 'Sing 2,' is pure joy. Believe it or not, playing the piano even seems to enhance my writing speed and neatness. It's like magic!

Making music with my sister is another highlight of my life. She plays the violin, and playing together is simply the best.

I'm also a huge fan of Physical Education lessons, especially when we get to try out new things like hula hoops. It's just so much fun!

Math is another one of my passions. I love playing around with numbers and solving problems, and my absolute favorites are the five and ten times tables. I'm also hooked on this show called 'Number Blocks' – it's a fantastic way to dive even deeper into math concepts. Whether it's music, sports, or math, I just love delving into various subjects and soaking up knowledge.

Daniel's Passion for Learning: A Multifaceted Journey

Join me on this multifaceted journey of passion for learning with Daniel! In the classroom, my eyes light up with excitement as I eagerly share my thoughts, making me a beloved presence among my peers. My thirst for knowledge knows no bounds, and I can't wait to explore more!

Aren’t you curious about what some of the Fuchunians are doing after school or during their weekends away from school? I am Tan Qishang from 2 Pearl. Every Saturday, you can find my sister and I learning Teochew Opera at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre. We started at 4 years old without fully understanding what we were learning but as the years went by, we realised that what we had been learning helps to preserve, develop and promote traditional Teochew Opera as an important cultural heritage of Singapore.

In these classes, I learned to speak and sing in my dialet: Teochew. I also practised basic Teochew opera steps, rehearsed plays, as well as performed on stage. All these were done with a group of children between the ages of 4 to 9 so you can imagine the amount of work and coordination required. Through the lessons, I learned to obey instructions from my teachers, teamwork, overcoming challenges (restrictions from Covid-19) and stage fright. There is always something new to learn at every performance.

I am thankful to be able to immerse myself in Chinese Opera and contribute to the traditional arts and culture scene of Singapore. I hope that my participation and performances can help to inspire others to do the same and together, we can ensure that this beautiful art form will be passed down for many generations to come.

Noticing my restlessness after school in Primary 2, my parents signed me up in an athletics club.

That year, I remember reaching the finishing line totally exhausted in my first mini competition. That was the most difficult thing that I had done but it also spurred me to do better in my running. Since then, I went for regular training and sought to improve my performance.

The COVID-19 restrictions in the past 2 years prevented me from participating in any track and field related competitions. My training sessions also seemed meaningless. With the high Omicron variant cases earlier this year, I was doubtful that the National School Games (NSG) would happen.

When the government announced that the NSG would resume this year, I was very excited.At the same time, I was fearful as I had only had 4 weeks to train for the heats. Increasing my training to 3 times a week, I did whatever I could to be ready.

On the day of the 300m heats, there were 9 heats with a total of 72 competitors. To qualify for the semi-finals, I had to finish as one of the 16 fastest runners. After completing my heats, I was anxious about my timing as coming in first in my race did not mean that I would qualify by default. Later that day, it was announced that instead of the semi-finals, the 8 fastest qualifiers would be selected from the heats to compete directly in the finals and my name was on that list of 8! I was over the moon with joy!

The finals was both physically and mentally grueling. I gave my best but finished last. Physically, I was spent. Mentally, I hated to be last. However, I know that that would not be my last race and next time, I will be better prepared!

A week after the finals, my school congratulated me on my effort in the finals. I was encouraged that when I was down with myself, there are others who appreciate and encourage me for my effort instead.