Concert Band

My CCA, My Family

Written by Fitriana, Band Secretary, Secondary 3E

When I first stepped into the band, I was afraid because, firstly, I did not have any musical background and, secondly, everyone looked very intimidating. However, as time went on, I became very comfortable socialising and felt the feeling of excitement coming to school especially on Mondays and Wednesdays. I knew I would see smiling faces and friends waving, every time I walked into the band room.

I played the flute and honestly, I really struggled with it. I wanted to play the instrument perfectly and failed multiple times. Eventually, the notion of giving up festered inside of me. Soon enough, my conductor - Mrs Chee and my senior found out my negative emotions reassured me patiently. My seniors taught me how to play the Flute and the piece of music that we had to play properly. Through their guidance, I am more confident now than before. I am thankful for Mrs Chee, teachers, and the Band members. Without them, my Band experience would not be this exciting and enjoyable, despite all the challenges and hardships that we go through, such as the long hours and months of training for SYF and School performances and the day itself.

Personally, Band is not just a bunch of students gathering every Monday and Wednesday for CCA, but a family. We are a family.

Drama

Drama: More than Just Acting

Written by Kathral Ali Nadia Parajas, Drama President 2022, Secondary 3B

At the start of the year, it was hard to cope with the expectations and challenges but as we go through it day by day, we made tremendous improvements be it in acting or as a backstage crew. We had the opportunity to embark on a competition where we had to film videos and performed over Zoom. That allowed us to use filming equipment like the green screen and huge stands! We were able to show the younger ones what we are made of as the idea of Drama is no longer limited to live acting. We even did our school VIA project by packing little gift packs to the bus driver as a sign of appreciation to them for driving us, students, every day to school. How can we forget? Our teachers in charge of drama working hard to provide us with a fun and enjoyable CCA while developing us to have good attitude and respect. During our school's 30th Pearl Anniversary concert, we had the opportunity to perform. It has helped us to develop different drama skills and boosted our confidence. I can say that through all the difficult challenges we have faced this year, I know that my Drama members and I have put in our best effort.