Syazwani with her certificate and cheque of $1000

In the recent art competition organised by Project Creative Home, my student Siti Nur Syazwani Bte Iswadi from 4N5 was awarded the third prize in the competition. She received a certificate and a prize money of $1000.

Project Creative Home is a character development programme from November 2007 to March 2008 involving the painting of 88 dustbins along Orchard Road. The project Creative Home is partnered by the National Environment Agency, Home Club, *scape and Halogen Foundation. More than 5 government organisations including the Singapore Tourism Board and National Arts Council are in support. The main sponsors are Singapore Press Holdings and Paragon Shopping Centre.

The prize presentation was held at LaSalle SIA College of the Arts on 7 March 2008.

Teacher and student

The family

C Division Boys

B Division Boys

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After being the stand in YSS sepak takraw i/c for the second half of last year, I was given the rsponsibility of taking over the boys as i/c for 2008. Today was the very first north zone game of the 2008 season and it marks my very 1st official tournament as teacher i/c. Glad that my 'B' boys managed to defeat Naval Base Secondary School 3 regus to nil whilst the 'C' boys won 2 regus to 1 after beating Evergreen Secondary School. Congrats boys! Hopefully we can make it to the Nationals this year.

Ok. I guess it is about time I update this blog of mine huh? It's not that I do not want to update it but I guess I was just too busy especially during the end of last year. Due to overwhelming requests from my art students who are also from my form class, this is the very first entry of this year. This is the pic of them having pizza in the art studio. I treated them to pizza. $100 sia... Anyways enjoy the pic guys..oh and sorry for the lousy quality yah....

The National Council Against Drug Abuse (NCADA) and Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) are organising the Anti-Drug Art Competition 2007 to provide students and youths with a platform to showcase their artistic talents.

The theme for this year’s competition is “Take control of your life. No place for drugs.” Students and youths are invited to create artworks on 2-dimensional art forms. 

The competition is held from 1 Sep 2007 to 9 Nov 2007.  Details of the competition and the entry forms are also available www.cnb.gov.sg/events.

I initiated a Legal Wall at YSS where I am currently teaching. The idea came about after witnessing students actually doodling under void decks of flats after school. I proposed the legal wall to the principal. I wanted the legal wall as an avenue for students to be able to express their creativity in a legal way and at the same time allowing their works to be shared and appreciated by other students. With the school principal and vice-principals' approval the LEGAL WALL @ YSS was officially launched (soft launch) on 12 July 2007.

The beginning

Syazwani painting...and Nixon observing

Fadzly and Syazwani

Students observing the progress

Finishing touches..this girl has potential.

My mentor teacher in school, Mdm Azizah, joining in.

Nice huh?

Lil Pink Devil had a graffiti demonstration at Tanglin Shopping Centre in conjunction with the Street Art Festival 2007. Lil Pink Devil invited me to paint with him. Painted with him over two weekends. I invited my student, Fadzly who is keen on graffiti to join us. I wanted to give him a chance to learn and have a hands on experience using a spraycan. Many thanks to Lil Pink Devil. Check out Lil Pink Devil at http://www.lilpinkdevil.blogspot.com

Photos below are of the first weekend. Will upload photos from the following week soon.  

Lil Pink Devil & EqVocal

My student, Fadzly experiencing graffiti for the first time 

Thanks to Lil Pink Devil

click on poster to enlarge

An art showcase by graduating students from NIE Dip. Art Ed. All are invited to this exhibition. The exhibition is at the Front.Room Gallery and runs from Wednesday 23rd May till 29th May 2007. Gallery opening hours are from 11.00 am - 6.00 pm.  The gallery is located at 12A Pahang Street, just off Beach Road (next to El-Sheikh Restaurant). For a map of the location CLICK HERE 

Ok..the photos of the Sports and Artz Carnival are up>>Sports and Artz Carnival Pics

Yishun Secondary School had their 2007 Sports and Artz Carnival at the Yishun Stadium. Unlike traditional sports day where students usually participated in track and field events, YSS adpoted a carnival like event which did not only include sports like 7 a-side football and floorball, but incorporated a cheer and dance competition. Also not forgetting the graffiti art competition and demo sessions (where I thought that I would die from aerosol inhilation). But I had loads of fun on the day though and I am sure all those at the stadium had their share of fun too. Cheers!

Spot eqvocal's sticker. It's the smile sticker.

Oh...and one stencil job...