Today, is the very first OM training of the entire programme. We were supposed to choose 'modules' to take.
We had 4 choices but could only choose 2.
A Technicle 9 - 12nn
B Scriptwriting 9 - 12nn 2 - 5pm
C Sewing 9 - 12nn 2 - 5pm
D Style 9 - 12nn 2 - 5pm
I choose the Technicle and Style. Had to report to school at 8.45am. How troublesome can that be. I was actually looking forward to the training. Wondering what today would bring.
I was really early. I reached school at 8.30am. Now even at the back gate (the one at the bus stop), you have to sign in. Thinking of how to kill time, I decided to pay the class one last visit. Today would be the last day I was going back to school. The class was totally empty. All the chairs and tables were removed and placed along the corridors. (wonder what that was for) --"
I wrote a not to my future locker user. Its kind of like a 'tradition' for my locker. My senior wrote me a note as well. To apologise for the word bimbo on the locker which she did not write. LOL.
I reached the pavillion on time - 8.45am sharp. Everyone except Claudia was there. She is overseas. I finally know the last name which I forgot the last time. Its Sherley. (I hope the spelling is right) While waiting for Ms Lee to come and meet us, we went over what we have brainstormed through the internet and threw out more ideas. Ms Lee helped us to reshuffle the schedule as no one wanted to take up sewing. Haha!! :D Anyway, 2 people volunteered after that. After a short briefing, we proceeded to our own venues. Ruby and I in the technicle portion went to the Raffles Room. There we were given this lego set to pack. And so, we spent half an hour packing the set with two other girls - Rachel and Jane. It took everyone half an hour in total. We had to count, pack and ensure we had nothing missing. --" This set was bought specially for the IvP and OM students to use. Thanks Mrs Leung and the other teachers for coming down to help us with the projects.
Our first task was to make a vehicle whereby it would travel down a slope and the furthest distance after that. We were given as many trials but a limited time. So we built and built and built. Here is what I've learnt:
The factors affecting the car to travel:
1. The size of the wheels. Acutally there are pros and cons for each. The bigger the wheel, the longer the distance traveled in a shorter amount of time. But the smaller the wheel, the easier to start the vehicle. Go try out yourself.
2. The weight of the vehicle. There is an optimal weight. Its not like, the lighter the car the better. Then they might as well use plastic!! There is a needed weight. Look at the next point.
3. Friction. Most people will say that the lesser friction, the better. But then, if there were no/little friction, the thing wheel or vehicle will NOT even move. It will slip instead. So once again, there is an optimal value.
4. Stability. The ability to absorb shock and weight distribution is important. Most people thought that by putting the weights in front, the car would travel further. WRONG! It needs a balance.
5. External Environment. The surface of the floor, the angle of the slope etc etc.
I shall not bother you with anymore scientific stuff to make you into a blur sotong if you can't follow me. So lets carry on. Next activity was on gears. In P6 simple machines, you learnt that if the driving gear and driven gear is the same, it moves in the same speed. But if a big one is driving a small one, it will move Super FAST! And a small one driving a big one is Super SLOW. --' A belt drive was also tested. It should move the same speed as a gear of the same size. Unfortunately there are pros and cons as well.
We can out with a few lame cons... like the belt, rubberband may slip off.
The pros are that a belt drive is easier to make. Cause sometimes, the gear may not be wedged properly etc. etc. And a belt drive enalbes to it change direction if wanted to.
And that was the end of the technicle portion which ended at 12nn.
While Ruby and Sherley were waiting for Lydia in the foyer, I went to the Popular Bookstore to but my Literature books and Home Econs + some exercise books. So heavy. Wish I could like leave my bag in school. We had an hour and 15 mins to eat lunch and were supposed to go a decent nearby food junction. (quoted from the teachers) - Far East Plaza. It started to rain heavily while everyone was walking towards the bus stop. Fortunately, we ran and made it into the bus stop's shelter, just in time for the rain and the 190 bus.
At Far East, we went to the chicken rice stall, located somewhere in Far East. (you see, I lost my sense of direction in Far East. The only one who knows where we were walking was Ruby). We ate our fill but cause the place was so crowded and popular, we had to share table with this eurasian guy. Its not like we mind anyway. We ordered a plate of chicken rice each and a plate of vegetables. (Healthy eating goes a long way) 'Itadakimasu!' and we ate. We return to RGS in the rain using the 105 bus from opposite (near Shaw House).
The Style portion of the course was really interesting. We managed to watch ACSI's winning performance - it was hilarious with smooth transitions. The only thing was that they were not really audible at times. Then we roamed Youtube (with teacher's permission) to watch different videos. There were some on puppets, masks and miming by the Muphets (spelling not sure) It was really cool. There was also this hilarious video that got us all laughing. Why the dinosaurs became extince - The Jurassic Far. Ahahahah!! And there was one of chicken little - saving the world takes rhythm. LOL. I think that chicken is really cute though.
I left my umbrella at the Cyber Learning Centre. (that's what I jsut realised) and it was a new one as well. But nevermind. We stayed in the pavillion to meet up with Ms Lee as a dismissing meeting. But all of us stayed back a little to discuss our storyline and plot some more. We came out with some really stupid and funny ideas which sent us doubling with laughter. We even came out with this weird group cheer. I waited at the bus stop with Lydia and we chatted about Naruto and Ouran High School. I reached home safely. :D
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