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Norsyafiqah Bte Sabarrudin

  MANGROVE SWAMP

Going to mangrove swamp had been a great experience.I get to see different types of creatures and get to  pull the weeds which is quite challenging.Of course we had to wear gloves to pull the weeds as they had had sharp thorns.But despite that ,we had to be careful as there were many fire ants.We could also see the crabs .I had learnt many new things. I had lots of fun and i enjoyed it very much. 

 

RAINFOREST

Going to the rainforest is the most exciting.We get to see many different types of creatures too.Of course we did the same thing--pulling the weeds,but this time it was much longer.I find it very fun as its a once in-a-lifetime activity.There were monkeys too.They attracted my attention.I learnt many different things such as how animals breath and react.I find it very interesting and its very enjoyable.

Thanks to all the instructors :D

Norsyafiqah

orchid park secondary

1a3

Loshene Devika Anandan

The trip to Pasir Ris Mangrove was a fun, exciting and educational trip for me. There was alot to learn by observing nature, the mangrove plants and animals that lived in that community. I have learned alot from this trip and this information which I have acquired has done me good in terms of understanding nature further and in terms of studies.

 

It has helped me understand what I am learning in school. This knowledge I have gained is sure to help me in the future or even with science projects. Two interesting facts that I learnt when I went to Pasir Ris Mangrove was how a Mudskipper breathes and why a Mud Lobster builds its home near the Mangrove trees.

 

Pulling the weeds was the best part not for only this trip but even for the trip to the MacRitchie Reservoir's Central Catchment. I think most of us realised at that moment that teamwork was essential and that we needed to provide our full cooperation with each other.

 

At the MacRitchie Reservoir, we saw alot of turtles. We then got to know from our instructor, Ms.Debbie, that these turtles were not meant to be there. She told us that these terrapins were abandoned by their owners. How mean and cruel can people be to their own pets that they have raised and taken care of?

 

Walking on the ramp was the most irritating part... We had to carry all the tangled weeds and we had to walk fast so that we would not miss our bus. Most of us were afraid of falling into the waters as none of us wanted to volunteer to become the laughing stock of the day!!

 

I know this is starting to sound more like a journal or compo writing rather than a reflection, but I just can't help pointing out the obvious mistakes made by some humans nowadays.

 

Well. I would like to end this 'reflection' by saying thanks to all the instructors and I am looking forward to a next trip (if there is another one). I also hope other trips won't be so long!

 

From:

Loshene Devika Anandan of

Class 1A3

Orchid Park Secondary School

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ecology thingy

my reflection on the ecology thingy is..............
it is the first time i actually went into a mangrove swamp.There,i learned
that human beings are destorying many rainforest that are homes to many
endangered animals.During the excusion to the rainforest.......i learned how
to differ between a weed from a plant.this is the last sentense of my
reflection.............HOPE U LIKE IT!!!!!!!!!!don't criticise it before
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Muhamad Farhan Bin Samsuri

The CIP Involvement programme was really fun. We went to the rainforest
and the mangrove as a whole class. We , especially me , learned a lot of
things including how animals behave and react. Thw instructor also caught a
person bringing plastic bags full of bread. As I asked her why she took his
picture , she said that he was going to feed the monkeys and it is forbidden
in the place.We saw a lot of animals such as moniter lizards.

Along the way we had to pull out weeds to help the normal trees to grow
again. The weeds were overcrowding and preventing the normal trees from
growing. It was really enjoyable and a learning experience for the whole
class.We really enjoyed this experience and it helped us a lot.

After all that volunteering all we got was a wristband which was quite
nice.Too bad it was an uncomfortable thing to wear as it was not
seasoned.Anyway me and my friends all had an enjoyable time together as the
most interesting thing that happened was that when we saw the mud lobster
entangled and the instructors helped to release it.They said that it was
very rare to see it. So, I guess that thats about everything i have to say
for now...

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Muhamad Farhan Bin Samsuri

The CIP Involvement programme was really fun. We went to the rainforest
and the mangrove as a whole class. We , especially me , learned a lot of
things including how animals behave and react. Thw instructor also caught a
person bringing plastic bags full of bread. As I asked her why she took his
picture , she said that he was going to feed the monkeys and it is forbidden
in the place.We saw a lot of animals such as moniter lizards.

Along the way we had to pull out weeds to help the normal trees to grow
again. The weeds were overcrowding and preventing the normal trees from
growing. It was really enjoyable and a learning experience for the whole
class.We really enjoyed this experience and it helped us a lot.

After all that volunteering all we got was a wristband which was quite
nice.Too bad it was an uncomfortable thing to wear as it was not
seasoned.Anyway me and my friends all had an enjoyable time together as the
most interesting thing that happened was that when we saw the mud lobster
entangled and the instructors helped to release it.They said that it was
very rare to see it. So, I guess that thats about everything i have to say
for now...

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Singapore's Nature Reserve

         Written by: Muhd. Mokhtar Bin Amran  Class:1A3                 "First I was afraid, I was petrified,"

    Ok, no. However it suits the event a lot. On second thought, no. So why is it interrelated? I fear the presence of snakes and other deadly threats. No, I am not timid - just a bit cautious. The two trips were interesting, adventurous, bond-fostering and eye-opening or they put it, educational, extending potential, sparking creativity and worthwhile. For the pessimists, the description would be wasteful both monetary and time wise, hot and sickly.

  

    For me it was a very refreshing, interesting experience and it brought a very nationalistic feel. Who would have believed that a small red dot in the world map has one of the best nature reserves? That is impressive, is not it? It was a very memorable event for me, my body and soul. It has been positively cemented to my very being. No will could ever rob me of the lingering memories, even if death tore apart my soul from this outer envelope of the body. My outer being might perish in death, be engulfed in impure flames of hatred but that moment lives on. Not even time shall part us. It just meant it was a very good trip and I shall remember it, when God decides that my time is up.

   

    The trip would, of course, have not be as successful as it was without the selfless flow of guidance, filled with knowledge and wisdom, from the guides. I do not know about the rest of the guides; mine brought joy to the very depths of my heart. The mangrove was very interesting so was the forest. Brimming with life which we hardly take any notice of in modern-day, fast-paced Singapore.

   

    It was the first time I went to a mangrove. The stubborn weeds held fast to their positions, refusing our tugs to draw them out. The fire ants seemed to be on the ugly greens' side as they bit us with all their bodily might. Perspiration flowed down our sun-beaten foreheads, as we continued the battle with the cussed enemies of nature. In the end Man emerged victorious, and we were satisfied with having saved the other plants. Our ears could almost hear the thankful cries of the mangrove and the forest for our sheer bravery and strength. We entered the mangrove as a reward in exchange for the weed pulling battle. The ground was cotton soft. I got my long pants attached to mud thanks the people behind me, names not mentioned so as to not reveal the identity of the underaged delinquents. I felt that the 'apek' who was fishing there was, is, and would always be blind. Could he not see the warning boards all over the jetty, titanical, billboard ones, with neon lights flashing, all of which forbade fishing of any form there? The highlight of it all was when the guide- Mrs. Grace pointed to us the mud lobsters, their home and the rescue, were just flames of miracle.

   

    The forest trial went well with another guide, Mrs. Ooi. Through the thick forest showing animal of all sorts, we traveled till dawn arrived. Well, almost. It was rather late when I got home. I missed my Korean show, 'Save the last dance for me', and that had no recovery, even the trip. I took back my words- that nothing would make me hate the trip, save for God and family. Korean shows should be added to the list too. While the others were busy observing two birds,  I saw a Colungo about 45 degrees behind the birds. It was flat on the bark of the tree. I was about to open my mouth to tell the others when it swiftly went behind the tree it was lying belly-flat on.

   

    The only thing I was curious about was why we had to pay to for it. We were the ones who worked hard on the weeds, with no inkling if we were to see home again or otherwise. What was the $25 for? The guides? They did nothing fruitful! The bus? We could not even eat onboard it! Not even think about food or salivate. The guides were volunteers. For the nature reserve? Plants use money now? So, except for that, it was flawless to me and the best trip in my secondary school life. Ha!!!    

          

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