Class 5J of 2007: February 2007

Monday, February 19, 2007

How i spent my Lunar New Year holiday

Yo! Share with us how you spent your Lunar New Year holiday. Was it exciting? boring?

Share with us your funny moments or any experience during these 4 days. We'll be looking forward to your sharing!! :)

Friday, February 16, 2007

What do you think of 5J's IPP Toilet? Comments please...

One happy guest...

The work of my children! I'm really proud of them!

Window view by the seat! Don't worry, there is a window cover that is controlled by the user inside the toilet.

Class of 5J's HAPPY IPP Toilet!! :P

Join us in the "Opening Ceremony" of our Happy IPP Toilet!
But its a pity some of our camera-shy class mates chose to hide themselves in the cubicle. :P

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Valentine's day is upon us!

Valentine's day is not just for couples but it's also a day where we celebrate the love of friendship! So go ahead, let's spread some LOVE!! :P

History

Every February we celebrate Valentine's Day by giving flowers, candy and cards to those we love. We do this in honor of Saint Valentine. You may be wondering, "Who is St. Valentine"?
Legend has it that Valentine was a priest who served during third century Rome. There was an Emperor at that time by the name of Claudius II. Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those who were married. With this thought in mind, he banned marriage for young men in hopes of building a stronger military base. Supposedly, Valentine, decided this decree just wasn't fair and chose to marry young couples secretly. When Emperor Claudius II found out about Valentine's actions he had him put to death.

Another legend has it that Valentine was an imprisoned man who fell in love with his jailor's daughter. Before he was put to death, he sent the first 'valentine' himself when he wrote her a letter and signed it 'Your Valentine', words still used on cards today.
Perhaps we'll never know the true identity and story behind the man named St. Valentine, but this much is for sure...February has been the month to celebrate love for a long time, dating clear back to the Middle Ages. In fact, Valentine's Day ranks second only to Christmas in number of greeting cards sent.

Another valentine gentleman you may be wondering about is Cupid (Latin cupido, "desire"). In Roman mythology Cupid is the son of Venus, goddess of love. His counterpart in Greek mythology is Eros, god of love. Cupid is often said to be a mischievous boy who goes around wounding both gods and humans with his arrows, causing them to fall in love.

Adapted from website kidsdomain.com/holiday/val/history