Eternal torment: The Search

Tuesday, September 26, 2006

Today was a day filled with excitement...not. Seriously, I rushed to school in record time (and paying a hefty price) to make it for the learning journey (which I was asked to go rather last min but it was ok)

Anyways, the visit was to the Kids Farm in Pasir Ris Farmway 1. It's located in an offbeaten, rather secluded place- where I used to buy my fishes from. It was rather tiring taking care of the class. Doesn't help that the class has a reputation.

I filmed them in the midst of 'longkang fishing'. To say that I was horrified at the entrance fee was an understatement. In my opinion, it wasn't worth it. Everything was already so clean; I had expected a more putrid smell but it was sorely lacking, particularly for a FARM. I mean come on, part of being on the farm is to experience the acrid smell of animal waste (I can still recall the smell of the Dairy Farm even though I went there when I was a mere K1 kid)

After fishing, they had this math trail. I fathomed the need to pay such an exorbitant fee- I mean come on, the kids could have just gone to the eco garden and do the same thing! Ok, so we no longer have a coop of chicken; nor ducks or a dignified gander, nor a pheasant nor albino mice. But at least we have terrapins, fishes and frogs and rabbits! Good enough for me.

Goodness, I wonder if children nowadays lack Omega 3 oil or something. They misplaced their works, their pencilcases, water bottles. Haiz...I felt like a walking lost and found counter. A price to pay for the free trip? I guess so...

The pet show however was rather interesting...who am I kidding? It was a mini petting zoo; although I finally touched a gerbil. Oh well. Overall, the trip was rather boring, compared to say the LJ to Botanic Gardens.

Sure, the kids enjoyed themselves but I question if they've learnt something. I'm just thankful I didn't manage to get the relief teacher post. haha. Next year perhaps...

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