~ ~ Isaac has Graduated ~ ~

Tuesday, 12th October 2010
Saturday (09-10-2010), a long waited day has finally come. This is a special day not only for Isaac but also husband and myself. Without me telling, by looking above picture, you roughly can guess it's Graduation Day. Yup, it's so unbelievable, time flies and my boy is going to primary school next year.

Of course I am happy and proud to see Isaac wearing graduation gown. Actually nothing to be proud of, every kid will certainly graduate from kindergarten, but as a mummy, I just can't tell why, the moment I saw him standing on the stage will scroll in his hand, I feel like crying. The little boy in my heart has grown up, he is moving to another stage of academic career and life soon.

It's just so hard to understand, I feel proud in this second but sad on the other second. Kindergarten to me it's kids paradise: no stress, fun learning and fun playing. Every moment is so enjoyable. Primary school is totally different to me and heavy workload is what I concern most. However, I told meself, why not treat this as a golden time to steel Isaac and cultivate his talents. Pressure most of the time come from parents, always have positive thinking and I believe spend more time with kids on thier homework and go along with them in their learning path, it will certainly makes learning more fun.



Last year, Isaac was awarded as Best Conduct, I was extremly happy for that. This year, Isaac was chosen as Student of the Year. Needless to say, my gladness was until the maximum. When teacher announced this honour, I have a feeling of immeasurable joy in mind. That moment, I just feel like crying.... Thank You Teacher for giving Isaac this award, it's his pleasure to receive it.

These are the awards given every year for each class:
@ Best Reader in Chinese
@ Best Reader in Bahasa
@ Best Reader in English
@ Best Improvement
@ Best Helper
@ Best Conduct
@ Star Student of the Year

Boy, you did it !! Keep up the good work !!

PowerKids all rights reserved autograph album

All graduate kids got this specially designed autograph album. It's a priceless treasure for them. All memories are enshrined in this album, their classmates and teachers.

Photos took with Teacher Soo San, hubby, myself and Isaac's cousin

I value this award very much, it is nicely placed on Isaac's piano

Yamaha JMC Fundamental Skills Survey

13-12-2009 (Sunday) is another milestone in Isaac's growing journey. He has his first music exam at Yamaha Kelana Jaya (HQ). This Yamaha Grade Examination is called Junior Music Course Foundamental Skills Survey. They will test candidate's listening, singing, playing, reading and creating ability. They evaluate using three sizes of star - big, medium and small.

Big Star : You have shown excellent achievement in the two years.
Medium Star : You have shown solid achievement in the two years.
Small Star : You have shown achievement in the two years.

Candidate has to prepare a song to sing, two repertoire to play from JMC books. Isaac chosen to sing 'Lullaby of Stars', repertoire 'Falling Leaves' and 'Lavendar Blue'.

After four months waiting, finally we got the comment sheet and certificate. Isaac was excited and nervous when I told him result was out. We arrived music center slightly early than usual today, but the assistant told us result was with the teacher.

Isaac got excellent result, five big stars and one medium star. Of course I am happy not only because of the result but his progress and effort along the way.

Result details:

Listening (Melody) - B Star

Did very well.

Recognized note names correctly.

Recognized molodic structure and phrasing well.

Listening (Harmony) - M Star

Recognized each chord.

Recognized chords in same tempo as teacher.

Singing - B Star

Sang with rich expression.

Sang with gentle voice.

Sang with clear words and note names.

Playing - B Star

Played each note corefully.

Played lively and rhythmically.

Played with appropriate tempo.

Reading - B Star

Did very well.

Read notes with good flow on music.

Creating - B Star

Did very well.

Played correct chords for the melody.

Played suitable accompaniment pattern.

Teacher's Overall Comment:
You were very responsive in the music class and enjoyed every subject. Keep up the good effort to develop your music ability.

Examiner's Overall Comment:
Could pitch accurately. A well prepared candidate.

Best Conduct Award

Last Saturday was Graduation & Awards Day for Isaac's kindergarten, it is mainly for year 6 children and those who got awarded by the class teacher. I am very glad that Isaac got invited, it means he got awarded. I received a letter from kindy two weeks ago, informing me that Isaac was awarded as "Best Conduct".

What is that prize meant? Isaac's form teacher Ms. Angeline called me on the following day, explaining to me what that awards meant. Actually, I did put high hope that Isaac will most likely get awarded as "Best Reader in English" as his teacher told me his reading is good. Besides, he got this award from his previous kindy. Teacher Angeline clarify with me, "Best Conduct" is given to student who is good in academy and well behave in the class. Well behave doesn't mean he is good boy in the class all the time, but when make mistakes, will immediately change after being told without showing black face. Teacher Angeline said, since "Best Conduct Award" is higher than "Best Reader", they gave him the higher award (*_^).

What other awards the kindy has? They have:
@ Best Reader in Chinese
@ Best Reader in Bahasa
@ Best Reader in English
@ Best Improvement
@ Best Helper
@ Best Conduct
@ Star Student of the Year

Yes, "Star Student of the Year" is the highest award.

Each awarded kids were given a colourful kite, wish them fly high like a kite, hope their future will be as colourful as the kite....

Great Job, ISAAC... Mummy is proud of you (*_*)

This is the award Isaac got last year, from Little Light House Ampang.

Some small awards given in the class -- "Star Student of the Month and Super Character Champion.

Birthday ~~ Part V: 5th Birthday Gifts

First of all, I would like to share this video with you...

I love this video, I like to see Isaac's reaction, it's so natural and innocent (*0*).

Yes, a LEGO 7744 City Police Headquaters. It is absolutely a brilliant set, the details are just incredible! It has lots of realistic details, including gates that open, garage doors that slide open, prison cells with toilets and beds, keys hanging outside the prison cells, and even handcuffs to put on the prisoners! Police Headquarters has rooms for interrogation, a coffee break, computer work, and a refrigerator with water cooler!

Immediately Isaac fixed the transport truck, car and motorcycle. It's not hard to fix even he is only 5 years old as very detail steps are given. It took him about 2 hours to complete the 3 vehicle with his Papa's minimum help. By the time finished, it's 1AM in the morning (@_@). He was so concerntrated while fixing.

Isaac didn't miss a single second he has to get the police headquater fixed. The moment he woke up, the came down by himself which he normally don't and continue fixing. See, before we go out for sushi, he still fixing. If not because he loves sushi, he will rather ask me to "tapau".

Isaac completed the police headquater at night and here is the final result. Some photos to share with you about the headquater. Enjoy!!