JOSEPHIAN ANNUAL 2016 • DIARY OF EVENTS 63
POP UP Learning Week
Josephians were treated to an enriching and enjoyable experience during the week-long Learning Festival from 11 – 15 July . The theme of this year ’ s Learning Festival , “ Learning through Play ” saw students partaking in games organised by the different departments which were carried out both within and out of the classroom .
In the classrooms , Secondary Three students had to complete an array of tasks which included using round paper plates to calculate the different heights of one Singapore Flyer capsule in one revolution and the other the application of technological tools and concepts of building designs to design and construct earthquake resistant model buildings using ice-cream sticks . The models were then tested to determine which designs and constructions were successful .
Activities carried out in the Amphitheatre took the form of a montage of book displays and photographs of students and staff with their favourite books . Students were also given a chance to test their poetic skills as they challenged themselves to contribute to the “ longest poem ” event . According to Martin Patrick Inglin ( LE102 ), “ It ( the learning festival ) was
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enjoyable . It was something I never experienced before . We learnt a lot about the books on display !”
With “ Speed Book Dialing ”, many Secondary One students came dressed as characters from their favourite novels . Ranging from simple peasant clothing to smart suits , students were bubbling over with excitement as they compared their outfits .
Students also participated in the “ Magical Gauntlet ” activity during recess . They learnt to perform a simple trick accompanied by their very own impromptu story . Nyi Wai Yan Myo ( LE 102 ) said , “ Through the use of language , students learnt more about magic and how it is performed ”. There was also an art activity which involved “ interaction with space ”. Students found the Duct Tape Photography and OP Assemblage a novel experience .
Ms Lim Boon Siang , from the English Department shared , “ The students were able to walk around and appreciate different aspects of learning , and they got to sample a range of diverse works other than their own . The exposure to these activities was a key element in the learning festival .”
One of the exhibitions put up by the students on their reflections about the Year of Mercy :