The Dragon Dance Training

Friday (23/01/2009)

a) Chinese New Year Spirit
The kids were excited over the coming CNY holidays.
We sang our Chinese New Year song in English version.
I told them to be early on Monday (02/02/09) as there would be a Lion Dance Performance in school.
I also gave each kid a Mandarin Orange and also some honey stars.

b) We shall miss you, Zi Yang.
The kids already knew that Zi Yang is leaving us for good since the first week of school. They have already started missing him. The terrible jam form Shah Alam to our kindergarten must have been such a terrible experience for his family.
We sang 2 songs for him. A happy and a sad one. For the first time, Zi Yang’s face turned red not knowing what to say. He will miss us too. Hey,…..ghe is welcome to visit us during the holidays.

Should all acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind.
Should all acquaintance be forgot,
For auld lang syne,
We’ll take a cup of kindess ,
For auld lang syne.

For he’s a jolly good fellow,
For he’s a jolly good fellow,
For he’s a jolly good fellow,
And that can’t be deny!

c) The Team Selection
The kids already knew the 3 qualities needed to be in the Dragon dance Team. I) discipline, 2) team work, 3) strong.
I could see that Yun Zhe was working hard to be chosen. He remained discipline although some friends were being playful and active.
Mr. Hoo and myself would discussed over this team selection.

d) The Dragon Dance Training
All were excited but some quickly gave up saying that it was difficult and heavy.
Finally, these were the few commited and determined kids that we saw. Jian Wei, Ze Yan, Yun Zhe, Eugene, Jin Nan, Shu Wei, Wen Yue and Foo Soon. It was quite challenging for Song Chuan, Max and Jin Shan.
While the kids took turn to practise, the others drew pictures of Dragon Dance and their friends performing