Personal Recount- Growth Camp (Draft 1)

This year’s growth camp was a whole new experience for me. I tried different high and low element at the campsite and I had learnt to become stronger through the activities planned. At the same time, I also gained lots of experiences during this three days two night camp.

When we arrived at the campsite, we were very welcomed. Every group was assigned to a bunk and we put our bags there. We started off with ice-breaking games to get along with our group’s instructor, follow by lunch. After lunch, we were full of energy and we went for low elements. Some of the low elements were quite challenging and we need lots of teamwork in order to complete each station.

The high elements left me a deep impression. I took part in all the high elements. It was really fun as most of the activities were my first time trying it. Example the flying fox and abseiling, I have never tried it before in my life. When we are preparing for the flying fox, standing at the four level high building, waiting for our turn, I looked down at the ground; my leg was as soft as jelly.  

Finally, it was my turn for flying fox. I was quite afraid, at the same time excited. The moment I pushed myself forward, the wind hug my face and I felt really cooling. As it slows down and I came to a stop, I felt really relax. Next, I went for abseiling. It was trickier as you have to hold onto two ropes and move down slowly. When I reached the ground, I heave a sigh of relieve, and my hand was as painful as needles poking through even though I wore a pair of gloves.

The highlight of the camp was actually the campfire. We sang, dance and cheer throughout the night. Although at the end of the camp my group did not win anything, but I felt that the item that my group put up was quite well done. We get our classmate to do break-dance which was really impressing. Everyone was shouting and cheering so loudly as if we are watching a concert and the atmosphere were so high.

Everything has to come to an end. The next morning, we did area cleaning, follow by debrief and it was time to go home. It was a really fun and enjoyable camp. Not only I get to learn new things, at the same time, I learnt to communicate with people and bonded with my new classmates.

Formal Letter Draft 3

Dear Prime Minister Singh,

Disappointment in how the police mishandled the rape incident

I am writing to you regarding the mishandling of the recent rape case that happened in New Delhi. It has sparked nationwide protests. At the same time, many people including myself are very disappointed with how the police in India handled this case.

I feel that the police in India do not have any sense of urgency. For example, the recent gang rape in New Delhi had showed us that police in India handled exigent cases in a sluggish way. It was reported on the news that a friend of the rape victim who had witnessed the cruel tragedy told the reporter, they were both seriously injured, but no one attended to them. Not even the police officer. He also added that the police delayed the time by arguing over who had the jurisdiction instead of sending the naked and bloodied couple to the hospital.

Moreover, I am very disappointed with how women are treated in India. Women are not equally treated as man. For example, women are banned from using hand phones, wear jeans, shorts and even t-shirts. It was said to prevent love affairs, elopement and rape cases. However, both love affairs and elopement involve both genders, but why are the males not banned for any of the above? In fact, by introducing such laws will only make females in India inferior. I suggest that you can actually implement laws that are fair to all and not biased in favour of the males.

Furthermore, I feel that stricter laws could be enforce to decrease the number of crime in your country. I also feel that rapist should be severely punishment so as to decrease the number of rape cases. I suggest that you can actually implement severe punishment such as life imprisonment, chemical castration and death penalty.

Lastly, I hope that you will looked into these problems and make improvement to the judicial system in India. I also hope that in future, both male and females will be treated equally. In addition, I hope that you can raise awareness of the public and educate females on how to protect themselves so as to prevent them from becoming the next rape victim.

Yours sincerely,

Ng Lay Hoon

Friendly Letter Draft 3

Dear Amanat,

I’ve heard about your rape and I feel really sorry for you. I hope you’ll be happier where you’re now.  Although you’re up there among the stars, but you’ll always remain in our heart. Everyone around the earth is seeking justice for you and the women of India. I just want to tell you that your death is never in vain.

Your death had cast a spotlight on the status of women in India, allowing the world to know how inferior women are as compared to men. There are so many restrictions and laws against the females and not the males. For example, they’re restricted from using mobile phones, wear jeans, shorts and even t-shirts. Your death had sparked a furor in India and people around the world are fighting for women rights, demanding for tougher rape laws and harsh punishment.

At the same time, your case had proved to everyone around the globe that the India police handled rape cases casually and has no sympathy towards rape victims. In an article, your friend who had witness your tragedy said that the police delayed for two hours before sending both of you to the hospital. In another article, it said that police in India even force the rape victims to marry the rapist, which I felt very ridiculous. However, your death gave the police force a chance to reflect on themselves and they are now enforcing stricter laws to protect the women in India. Police also have to go through intensive sensitisation programme which aimed to inculcate greater responsibilities and appropriate approach towards rape victims.

Lastly, your death had encouraged the rape victims to come forward to seek justice. Previously in India, rape victims were often seen as ‘dirty’ and were discriminated. Some victim’s family even disown them just because they’re raped as the family members felt that they brought shame to the family. Nobody cares about how much they suffered and the mental trauma caused by the rapist. Therefore, most rape victims chose to keep the unfortunate past to themselves to prevent being judged and looked down by others. However, after your death, many people realised how frequent rape occurs in India and how rape victims together with their family suffered. Rape victims are also encouraged to seek justice for themselves, at the same time punishing their tormentors.

You’ve not died in vain. In fact, you started a revolution in your country, at the same time allowing the India police to improve on the efficiency of work. Your death also made changes to the views of the public of rape victims, are now, they are treated with respect, unlike before.

Yours sincerely,

Lay Hoon