The Constitution
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Any of you play MapleStory? Or Ragnarok Online? Cabal? DoTA?
Or any online game for that matter?
Now, imagine if everyone used hacks, cheats and bots and stuff. That’d be quite a wrecked game for you.
That isn’t the worst case scenario.
Imagine if your opponent gets +2000 000 off a normal creep 5 seconds into the game. Enough to buy a Black King Bar, Guinsoo, Dagon and any other item he wants. Enough to go on a killing spree for the rest of the round. GG for you.
You know what? He’s not doing anything wrong. He’s not hacking, cheating or whatever.
Why?
Because, in this example, there’re no rules saying what is right and what is wrong, what is cheating and what is not cheating.
Of course, this is quite an exaggerated example. Of course, DoTA has such rules. But, I know something which doesn’t have rules.
The Students’ Council.
Five years of existence. Five years of people saying that the Students’ Council represents the Students. Five years of other people saying something else.
Five years of confusion and uncertainty.
Time has come for us to set things straight, once and for all, to put things down on paper, in black and white.
Time has come for the Constitution of the Students’ Council.
The Constitution will be our set of rules, the rules we play by. You’ll know when we’re cheating (read: not doing our job) because the Constitution will tell you clearly and specifically what we’re supposed to do. We will know what to do because the Constitution tells us clearly and specifically.
2009 will be different. 2010 will be different. 2011 will be different. 2012 will be different.
The Constitution makes this difference.
From now on, look forward to a Council with a clear direction, one that is more responsible to you. Not just for this year, but for the years to come.
I will be following this post up with a posting of the actual draft of the Constitution, in-depth posts on certain crucial clauses, and plans for the approval of the Constitution.
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The President
Students' Council 2009
is currently on a productivity streak which is expected to end pretty soon.
Or any online game for that matter?
Now, imagine if everyone used hacks, cheats and bots and stuff. That’d be quite a wrecked game for you.
That isn’t the worst case scenario.
Imagine if your opponent gets +2000 000 off a normal creep 5 seconds into the game. Enough to buy a Black King Bar, Guinsoo, Dagon and any other item he wants. Enough to go on a killing spree for the rest of the round. GG for you.
You know what? He’s not doing anything wrong. He’s not hacking, cheating or whatever.
Why?
Because, in this example, there’re no rules saying what is right and what is wrong, what is cheating and what is not cheating.
Of course, this is quite an exaggerated example. Of course, DoTA has such rules. But, I know something which doesn’t have rules.
The Students’ Council.
Five years of existence. Five years of people saying that the Students’ Council represents the Students. Five years of other people saying something else.
Five years of confusion and uncertainty.
Time has come for us to set things straight, once and for all, to put things down on paper, in black and white.
Time has come for the Constitution of the Students’ Council.
The Constitution will be our set of rules, the rules we play by. You’ll know when we’re cheating (read: not doing our job) because the Constitution will tell you clearly and specifically what we’re supposed to do. We will know what to do because the Constitution tells us clearly and specifically.
2009 will be different. 2010 will be different. 2011 will be different. 2012 will be different.
The Constitution makes this difference.
From now on, look forward to a Council with a clear direction, one that is more responsible to you. Not just for this year, but for the years to come.
I will be following this post up with a posting of the actual draft of the Constitution, in-depth posts on certain crucial clauses, and plans for the approval of the Constitution.
_______________________________________________________________________________
The President
Students' Council 2009
is currently on a productivity streak which is expected to end pretty soon.
Flash Update: Council's Core
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Guys, I have bad news.
There is some extent of disagreement as to the purpose of the Council.
Some people think that it should be representing the views of the Students. Some people think that it should be improving the School (which may not be following the views of the Students). Some people think it should be both (which, of course, brings up the question of how to determine the proper balance between the two)
The very essence of the Council is being debated.
Not that I’m against free speech and/or open debate, but, we have to settle the purpose of the Council once and for all. This is seriously hindering our planning for the year.
That’s just a flash update on what’s currently going on with the Council. I’m going to follow this up with plans for discussion with you and the teachers. Feel free to MSN me and give your opinions on this issue.
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The President
Students' Council 2009
is currently on a productivity streak which is expected to end pretty soon.
There is some extent of disagreement as to the purpose of the Council.
Some people think that it should be representing the views of the Students. Some people think that it should be improving the School (which may not be following the views of the Students). Some people think it should be both (which, of course, brings up the question of how to determine the proper balance between the two)
The very essence of the Council is being debated.
Not that I’m against free speech and/or open debate, but, we have to settle the purpose of the Council once and for all. This is seriously hindering our planning for the year.
That’s just a flash update on what’s currently going on with the Council. I’m going to follow this up with plans for discussion with you and the teachers. Feel free to MSN me and give your opinions on this issue.
_______________________________________________________________________________
The President
Students' Council 2009
is currently on a productivity streak which is expected to end pretty soon.
On Hand Phones
Sorry for the delay, guys. Was caught up in discussions with the rest of the Executive Committee on this Issue.
Anyway, back to the issue at hand, here’re the essentials of what transpired at the meeting.
Several issues arising from the use of hand phones has led the School to reconsider its policy on hand phones. These were the issues the School was concerned with:
1. Usage of hand phones to cheat during exams
2. Usage of hand phones during class
3. Usage of hand phones during break and lunch and in the mornings(when Students could be studying)
4. Usage of hand phones to spread pornography (not explicitly mentioned at the meeting but could be something that led to the School’s reconsideration)
However, the School also has acknowledged the usage of hand phones to contact parents after school and to look for friends/teachers in other parts of the School.
The general consensus is that if those issues justify the ban, then the ban will be put in place.
I need to work out a clear policy on this, something with the consensus of the Executive Committee.
But, here’re my preliminary ideas on how to proceed with this.
1. We’re going to check out the statistics on those issues, i.e. the exact number of Students who use hand phones during class, to see if the ban can be fairly placed on the whole Student population.
2. I personally reject issue 3. There’s nothing wrong with using hand phones during break and lunch. We’re not supposed to be studying during those times anyway. Just a preliminary argument. Not fully developed yet.
3. We’re going to ask the School to delay the implementation of the ban by four months. Two months to reduce the severity of Issue 1 and 2 to an acceptable level and the other two months to maintain this level.
Guys, this is very important. This is not yet official. Those suggestions are what I’m pushing to the Executive Committee. General Meeting is on Wednesday. Feel free to talk with me over MSN on this issue or drop in at our General Meeting to listen to our policy-making on this issue.
_______________________________________________________________________________
The President
Students' Council 2009
is currently on a productivity streak which is expected to end pretty soon.
Anyway, back to the issue at hand, here’re the essentials of what transpired at the meeting.
Several issues arising from the use of hand phones has led the School to reconsider its policy on hand phones. These were the issues the School was concerned with:
1. Usage of hand phones to cheat during exams
2. Usage of hand phones during class
3. Usage of hand phones during break and lunch and in the mornings(when Students could be studying)
4. Usage of hand phones to spread pornography (not explicitly mentioned at the meeting but could be something that led to the School’s reconsideration)
However, the School also has acknowledged the usage of hand phones to contact parents after school and to look for friends/teachers in other parts of the School.
The general consensus is that if those issues justify the ban, then the ban will be put in place.
I need to work out a clear policy on this, something with the consensus of the Executive Committee.
But, here’re my preliminary ideas on how to proceed with this.
1. We’re going to check out the statistics on those issues, i.e. the exact number of Students who use hand phones during class, to see if the ban can be fairly placed on the whole Student population.
2. I personally reject issue 3. There’s nothing wrong with using hand phones during break and lunch. We’re not supposed to be studying during those times anyway. Just a preliminary argument. Not fully developed yet.
3. We’re going to ask the School to delay the implementation of the ban by four months. Two months to reduce the severity of Issue 1 and 2 to an acceptable level and the other two months to maintain this level.
Guys, this is very important. This is not yet official. Those suggestions are what I’m pushing to the Executive Committee. General Meeting is on Wednesday. Feel free to talk with me over MSN on this issue or drop in at our General Meeting to listen to our policy-making on this issue.
_______________________________________________________________________________
The President
Students' Council 2009
is currently on a productivity streak which is expected to end pretty soon.
Flash Update: Disciplinary Committee Meeting 26/3/09
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Hey, guys,
Attended a disciplinary committee meeting today. Will update you later tonight on what was discussed and decided.
Agenda for the meeting: New ruling concerning hand phones
Sorry for not informing you earlier so that you could give us your input beforehand. We were only informed today morning.
Thanks guys. This issue's open to discussion on MSN.
_______________________________________________________________________________
The President
Students' Council 2009
is currently on a productivity streak which is expected to end pretty soon.
Attended a disciplinary committee meeting today. Will update you later tonight on what was discussed and decided.
Agenda for the meeting: New ruling concerning hand phones
Sorry for not informing you earlier so that you could give us your input beforehand. We were only informed today morning.
Thanks guys. This issue's open to discussion on MSN.
_______________________________________________________________________________
The President
Students' Council 2009
is currently on a productivity streak which is expected to end pretty soon.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Recently, there have been a few complaints concerning the clashing of SG Interact's I.U Night with Earth Day. However, of course, there is an explanation to that:
Terrance Lee, the President said:
We are aware that the event clashes with Earth Hour but we cannot jus change our plans as we hav planned this event since last year. For your information, the Sri Garden Interact has publicized the Earth Hour in our blogspot. And to everybody, we already have plans to have the Earth Hour to be relevant in the I.U day. So, to sum1, pls come this Saturday, watch and find out what are we going to do in this event. Anyway, Sri Garden Interact does not mind ppl callin our event I.U Day or I.U Night, just come and support us!!!
And to ‘me’, the event is at night but doesn’t mean that we cannot call it I.U Day. If you are born at night, doesn’t mean that you will call that particular date your birthnight.
So there is nothing to worry. On the contrary, you can still turn off your lights at home even before 8.30pm, and celebrate Earth Hour by heading over to Sri Garden and enjoy the Interact & Youthact club's I.U Night. There will be plenty of entertainment, good food and nontheless, you'll have a good time. Win-win situation :)
Regarding the IFF issue, things have yet to be confirmed. But please, do not fret because the Council is in the midst of working something out. Please be patient. Thank you.
Considering a request from a student, coverage (pictures only, actually) from the Hokuryo High School Exchange programme will be posted up (hopefully) by this weekend. We're very sorry for the delay.
Also, do not forget that Sports Day falls on the 10th of April 2009 (Friday). Heats (running events) and finals (jumping & throwing events) will be conducted next week (refer to schedule in class), while Sports Day will be held the following Friday. Remember to support and cheer for your respective houses!
On a side note, the Council has cooked up a very special programme for students from the Secondary Section to participate. This is however still a secret but please, do look forward to whatever the Council has in store for you. :)
To sum it up, there will be a new layout for this blog very soon.
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To Q.J: We're sorry for not replying earlier, we will get back to you as soon as possible. We appreciate your support and your willingness to be involved in the council.
To Mr Want: Sorry for the delay, has the video been sent to you yet?
To terrorist: Please stop terrorising and polluting out chatbox. You should be very ashamed of yourself.
The Student Council of Sri Garden thanks all those who have been supporting this blog by posting on the chatbox consistently. Your support is most appreciated. Thank you.
Lin Vin,
Vice President
Terrance Lee, the President said:
We are aware that the event clashes with Earth Hour but we cannot jus change our plans as we hav planned this event since last year. For your information, the Sri Garden Interact has publicized the Earth Hour in our blogspot. And to everybody, we already have plans to have the Earth Hour to be relevant in the I.U day. So, to sum1, pls come this Saturday, watch and find out what are we going to do in this event. Anyway, Sri Garden Interact does not mind ppl callin our event I.U Day or I.U Night, just come and support us!!!
And to ‘me’, the event is at night but doesn’t mean that we cannot call it I.U Day. If you are born at night, doesn’t mean that you will call that particular date your birthnight.
So there is nothing to worry. On the contrary, you can still turn off your lights at home even before 8.30pm, and celebrate Earth Hour by heading over to Sri Garden and enjoy the Interact & Youthact club's I.U Night. There will be plenty of entertainment, good food and nontheless, you'll have a good time. Win-win situation :)
Regarding the IFF issue, things have yet to be confirmed. But please, do not fret because the Council is in the midst of working something out. Please be patient. Thank you.
Considering a request from a student, coverage (pictures only, actually) from the Hokuryo High School Exchange programme will be posted up (hopefully) by this weekend. We're very sorry for the delay.
Also, do not forget that Sports Day falls on the 10th of April 2009 (Friday). Heats (running events) and finals (jumping & throwing events) will be conducted next week (refer to schedule in class), while Sports Day will be held the following Friday. Remember to support and cheer for your respective houses!
On a side note, the Council has cooked up a very special programme for students from the Secondary Section to participate. This is however still a secret but please, do look forward to whatever the Council has in store for you. :)
To sum it up, there will be a new layout for this blog very soon.
--
To Q.J: We're sorry for not replying earlier, we will get back to you as soon as possible. We appreciate your support and your willingness to be involved in the council.
To Mr Want: Sorry for the delay, has the video been sent to you yet?
To terrorist: Please stop terrorising and polluting out chatbox. You should be very ashamed of yourself.
The Student Council of Sri Garden thanks all those who have been supporting this blog by posting on the chatbox consistently. Your support is most appreciated. Thank you.
Lin Vin,
Vice President
Earth Hour
Monday, March 23, 2009
Hey Everyone!
In conjunction with the upcoming special event!
EARTH HOUR! happening on this Saturday!! at 8:30pm! 28March 09.!
so having heard a couple of comments from the students. I'm glad to share with you what is actually earth hour!
Earth Hour is an hour where everybody around the world off their power for 1 hour to save the usage of the power and mother nature!....!
Do you agree? haha.. how can you not? thats what almost everyone is saying and is partially true........ but..!
oh boy are you lost or are you just not getting the message right.! ;)
Earth Hour is a movement for our planet!
HOW is it a movement for our planet! its simple!
Switching off your lights is a vote for Earth,
and Leaving them on is a vote for global warming.
So! I really hope everyone understands what Earth Hour is.
We Urge everyone to participate in this history making event!
By the way, just to let everyone know and to be very very clear.
There are Student Council members who are in the Interact Club, and i would like to highlight that when any Student Council member who approached you asking you buy a ticket for IU night!
It has nothing to do with the Student Council and they are representing the Interact Club.
I hope this not made a confusion.
so get those torchlight(s) ready and VOTE for Earth Hour.!
for more info please go to Earth Hour's official website :
http://www.earthhour.org/about/
Regards,
Andrea Low
Operations Director 09
open for comments! :D
In conjunction with the upcoming special event!
EARTH HOUR! happening on this Saturday!! at 8:30pm! 28March 09.!
so having heard a couple of comments from the students. I'm glad to share with you what is actually earth hour!
Earth Hour is an hour where everybody around the world off their power for 1 hour to save the usage of the power and mother nature!....!
Do you agree? haha.. how can you not? thats what almost everyone is saying and is partially true........ but..!
oh boy are you lost or are you just not getting the message right.! ;)
Earth Hour is a movement for our planet!
HOW is it a movement for our planet! its simple!
Switching off your lights is a vote for Earth,
and Leaving them on is a vote for global warming.
So! I really hope everyone understands what Earth Hour is.
We Urge everyone to participate in this history making event!
By the way, just to let everyone know and to be very very clear.
There are Student Council members who are in the Interact Club, and i would like to highlight that when any Student Council member who approached you asking you buy a ticket for IU night!
It has nothing to do with the Student Council and they are representing the Interact Club.
I hope this not made a confusion.
so get those torchlight(s) ready and VOTE for Earth Hour.!
for more info please go to Earth Hour's official website :
http://www.earthhour.org/about/
Regards,
Andrea Low
Operations Director 09
open for comments! :D
WANTED: Presidential Staffers
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
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The President
Students' Council 2009
is currently on a productivity streak which is expected to end pretty soon.
SG Cross Country 2009
Friday, March 6, 2009
PHENOMENAL.
First and foremost, the Council would like to congratulate all the winners of the cross country run today as well as everyone else who did their best in finishing the race and scoring points for their respective houses.
The Council would also like to congratulate the Green House and its members for (still) leading as well as being the Champion of the Standard Sports 2009. Truly phenomenal :)
Not forgetting, congratulations to the Blue House for emerging as the overall Champion for the Cross Country Run 2009.
Red & Yellow house, don't give up!
As it seems, the event was conducted smoothly (to Mr Aru's relief) and everything went as planned. So give yourself a pat on the back :)
If there is anyone who would like to share photos taken during this event, simply e-mail them to sgstudentcouncil@gmail.com. Your contribution to the updates of this blog is highly appreciated.
Yours Sincerely,
Lin Vin
- Vice President.
P.S Look forward to a new layout for this blog!
The Council would also like to congratulate the Green House and its members for (still) leading as well as being the Champion of the Standard Sports 2009. Truly phenomenal :)
Not forgetting, congratulations to the Blue House for emerging as the overall Champion for the Cross Country Run 2009.
Red & Yellow house, don't give up!
As it seems, the event was conducted smoothly (to Mr Aru's relief) and everything went as planned. So give yourself a pat on the back :)
If there is anyone who would like to share photos taken during this event, simply e-mail them to sgstudentcouncil@gmail.com. Your contribution to the updates of this blog is highly appreciated.
Yours Sincerely,
Lin Vin
- Vice President.
P.S Look forward to a new layout for this blog!
Your Survey Stories are Wanted!
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Hey everyone!
First of all, we the executive members of the student council would really like to thank everyone who has been visiting our web page all this time and giving us your support. =D
We are really sorry about the delays in posting entries, but don’t worry! We are still a bunch of active teens who cares for the students of Sri Garden! And we really mean it! =D
Since everyone is looking for something interesting. Here is one! Remember the survey that we conducted during the start of this year?
Okay! So here are the results! According to the respective forms!
Alright! From the results of the survey, we the student council would like you, the students of Sri Garden to just give your side of the story on the issue which you feel needs most attention at and also if u have an idea to solve it feel free to let us know.
You can send in your ideas to us through e-mail at sgstudentcouncil@gmail.com
Or
You could always just write a simple comment on the end of this post. Just by click on comment and write your ideas down.
You could choose to leave your name or not but…
Hey! If you helped us in solving any problems we will surely credit you.
So get your ideas flowing in!
Yours Sincerely,
Andrea Low
Operations Director 09.
First of all, we the executive members of the student council would really like to thank everyone who has been visiting our web page all this time and giving us your support. =D
We are really sorry about the delays in posting entries, but don’t worry! We are still a bunch of active teens who cares for the students of Sri Garden! And we really mean it! =D
Since everyone is looking for something interesting. Here is one! Remember the survey that we conducted during the start of this year?
Okay! So here are the results! According to the respective forms!
Alright! From the results of the survey, we the student council would like you, the students of Sri Garden to just give your side of the story on the issue which you feel needs most attention at and also if u have an idea to solve it feel free to let us know.
You can send in your ideas to us through e-mail at sgstudentcouncil@gmail.com
Or
You could always just write a simple comment on the end of this post. Just by click on comment and write your ideas down.
You could choose to leave your name or not but…
Hey! If you helped us in solving any problems we will surely credit you.
So get your ideas flowing in!
Yours Sincerely,
Andrea Low
Operations Director 09.
