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Japanese Tea CeremonyBefore we were filmed, we practisedwith a former tea ceremony teacher,Sumiishi-sensei (Mrs. Sumiishi), alongwith some help (Ms. Sato, Ms.Klar, Ms.Kono, Ms.Takagi, Ms.Yoshiyama, andMs.Uchida), to make this event successful.Even though we were just practisingat the start, I was still quite nervousbecause I wasn’t sure what to do.On Wednesday 16thSeptember, we (Y8Japanese class) had atraditional Japanesetea ceremony! What’sbetter, we werefilmed by the nationalJapanese TV crew!It was a very specialopportunity for us toexperience such anexciting event.During the real thing, I was the main guest (Shoukyaku) and had to do everything first. When the TV crewcame, the whole room was suddenly quiet, everyone was as nervous as I was. We had to do everythingperfectly and try not to mess up. I made tiny mistakes but they didn’t really stand out. The tea (ocha) wasvery soothing and the sweets (okashi) were delicious. We tried three different kind of sweets like Mochi,chocolate and Rakugan (Japanese traditional cake). I think the Rakugan was the best because it hada unique taste to it. We had to say ‘osakini’ before we drank / ate to the person next to us and ‘otemaechoudai itashimasu’ to the person making tea (Ms.Uchida). The person who made tea was very skilful yetdelicate. We eventually got to try making tea and it was really hard even though it looks easy. And we alsofolded the napkins - which I remembered quite easily. Finally, thanks to Mrs. Sumiishi and everyone!Arigatou gozaimashita!Jaime Ooi (Year 8)F1 Singapore Night Race 2009September 27th 2009 was the running of the second Singapore F1 Night Raceand I was lucky to be able to go. There are F1 races throughout the year all overthe world but Singapore is the only night race. The Sunday night event was setto start at 8:00 p.m. but we arrived early so we could see all of the tents of foodand drinks and souvenirs, and also we saw a parade of vintage cars carrying thedrivers that would race later on. After looking at a few different spots, we found agood place to watch.There are different places around the race course where you are allowed towatch. Our tickets were for Zone 4. We could walk all around in this zone. It wascrowded and there were people everywhere. We found a spot on top of a buildingright near the Fullerton Hotel – which used to be theold Singapore Post Office. From up there we could see asharp turn and a straight-away over a bridge. The noisewas unbelievable. Earplugs were a MUST. I was rootingfor Lewis Hamilton, the driver of the Vodafone car. Hewon the race!I recommend this race to anyone who can go. I reallyhope to be able to go again next year.Will Maurillo, 7YPage 8
Another reflection:Japanese Tea CeremonyThe Japanese tea ceremony was very different; we had to be gentle, and focused. We had to be serious about everything for we hadto serve tea to teachers and students. We were to say a phrase when we handed the tea over and the Japanese sweets over and thenwe had to bow. The tea bowls were beautiful and they were expensive too!We were told that we had to handle them with care and that they were from Japan. The room was set up very nicely and theumbrella and table was very beautiful. The umbrella had very nice flower patterns on it. We had to fold the Japanese napkin in a veryimportant way; if you mess it up you have to start all again. It was very difficult to learn how to fold it.We also got taught how to make the tea. You had to pick up the Japanese tea spoon and gently wipe it in a careful way threetimes but on the last time you must wipe and pull in an upward movement at the end of the spoon.Then you must then place it gently down, then take out the stirrer put it on the side. Then pick up the spoon and take the tea powderpot lid off, take two spoonsful of tea and put it in the tea bowl, then fill it with a quarter full of hot boiling water.Pick the stirrer and in a quick motion move your wrist up and down. Place it back down, then a server will come to get it. The teabowl should have a picture or pattern and it should be facing the person and before placing it on the table but you must turn it twotimes so the picture is facing the drinker. Then step back and bow.By Emilie 9Q and Sharla 9SFrom the TouchBaseWritingECA Club...Movie review: The time traveller’s wifeBased on a best-selling novel, the movie of the same name, “The time traveller’s wife” tellsus the terrific story of Henry (Eric Bana) who since his mother’s death in a car crash has timetravelledwhenever he is under extreme duress due to a genetic disorder. He has no controlover his “trips”, vanishing at exceedingly frequent and lengthy intervals. However, Henryattempts to build a stable future with the beautiful young Clare (Rachel McAdams) who hehas known since he was 6.Clare has been in love with Henry her whole life and despite the fact that she never knowswhen they will be separated, she believes they are destined to be together and desperatelytries to build a life with her one true love.Critics point that the movie as usual, is not nearly as good as the wonderfully writtenAudrey Niffenegger’s novel. However, it gives a different perspective from the novel. Forexample, in the novel one sees Henry’s condition as a sort of epilepsy, whereas the movieportrays it as a terminal illness as the signs of an impending tragedy appear.Furthermore, viewers have pointed out that Bana does a good job in a role where he is notgiven much personality beyond earnestness. On the other hand, McAdams really capturesClare’s quiet pain, enriching the movie with a breath of fresh air.It becomes obvious that the film is edited down from a more detailed and richer novel.However, Robert Schweitzer, the producer does remarkable work tying together the loosethreads and missing scenes. In the end, the film explores the nature of relationships, leavingthose who view it deeply touched. A must watch.By Lidia VieiraY13Page 9
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