Abra-ca-da-bra!

Evan wanted to be a magician for his kindergarten's circus-themed costume party to celebrate the end of the school year. So, we obliged him by getting a few items to complete his costume.

We purchased a plastic top hat (RM10.90) and wand (RM6) from Party World, a cloak/cape (RM23.90) from Balloons Bouquet and a coat from Domii (RM79.90). 

All other items are Evan's own i.e. red striped long sleeve shirt, underwear and socks from Gymboree, bow tie from Domii and black pants from last year's kindy annual concert. Larry folded a paper rabbit and I helped cello-taped it to the top hat. I also made a white band to encircle the hat - to match the wand. The 'cummerbund' is actually a curtain tie-back which I fastened to his waist with paperclips! I also sewed some playing cards on his cape. Larry styled his hair with gel. Evan wanted a moustache but I was not keen. I think he looks very dashing like this!

Hubby only managed to snap a dozen or so pics at the party...... and here are the selected few:

The children had snacks, games and singing. Then Pastor Margaret gave out the prizes for best dressed boy/girl from each class. Evan's classmate who was dressed as a circus tent won the prize for Petunia class. There were tigers and lions in his class.... and a lion tamer too! 

The following morning, we collected Evan's progress report from his class teacher. With that, Evan's kindergarten years officially came to a close.

Graduation & Awards

TJC had their annual Graduation & Awards ceremony recently. 

Evan was one of the graduates..... he was really looking forward to the event cos he will be performing in a dance together with his Petunia classmates.... and he will also be in the choir.

Prior to the ceremony, the graduating 6-year olds had their graduation portraits and class photo taken in school. Looking back, I never had the chance to actually 'graduate' from kindergarten at all - in other words, no graduation ceremony. When it was over, that was it - proceed to standard one. No photos, no gowns, no mortar boards and no awards. Oh well.... actually there was the annual concert to showcase our talents and that was it.

Mrs Stephanie Wong - the principal of TJC, spoke about the theme for the night : "You've Got Talents" - where each and every child is recognized as individually different and blessed with different talents. Hence, this year onwards, each graduating child will receive an award. To give you a better picture, here are some of the awards which were given out : Best Helper, Best Conduct, Great Coloring, Awesome Artist, Most Caring, Bright Smile, Most Attentive, Best improvement, Creativity in Music & Movement, Best Reader in English, Math, etc and Student of the Year. Way to go TJC!

Evan received an award called "The Golden Rule Award" for best memorization of bible verses. The school has a booklet with bible verses for the kids to memorize. So every morning on the way to school, Evan will read and memorize the verses in the booklet. Looks like his effort paid off! It was indeed a pleasant surprise at the ceremony when it was announced that he won that particular award in his class. I am one proud mommy! Here's a pic of the slide that appeared when Evan went on stage to receive his scroll and award.

All the performances up on stage were so captivating. Tears welled up in my eyes when the kids sang 2 very touching songs in English and Mandarin. Good bye and farewell to Tadika Juara Cerdik - it's time to move on to another chapter! 

BASF The Chemical Company

For the very first time in Malaysia - BASF The Chemical Company organized a series of science experiments for kids age 6-12. The event is currently held at 1 Utama (The Oval). I registered online for Evan to attend the 2-hour session on Wednesday evening. Registration is free.

There are 2 sessions per day during the weekend and onsite registration are also accepted.

The kids are divided into 4 groups and there are 4 experiment stations : as photographed below:

There are 2-3 moderators per station. All kids are equipped with apron and safety goggles.

At the end of the event, all kids received a goodie bag and a certificate of attendance. Evan certainly had fun but when I quizzed him on the experiments - he was kinda blur! Anyway, it was a good exposure for him and we will bring him for more events like this in the future.

ASP Mini Concert

I managed to attend Evan's After School Program mini concert today after suffering from severe food poisoning for the past week - thanks to the curry I ate on Deepavali. Anyway, I am much better now and still continuing my antibiotics and probiotics.

The concert started very promptly at 1:30pm after a simple lunch (meehoon, fried rice, wantans and vegetarian curry). After an introduction by Teacher Yuan Ling and the customary speeches...... 2 talented 6-year olds came up on stage to emcee the event.

Former principal : Mrs. Cynthia Ngui presented the certs to the 'graduating' 6-year olds. Here's Evan with his 'sweet' smile.

Then the 6-year olds introduced themselves on stage and talked about their favourite ASP activity. Of course, Evan's one was undoubtedly 'Art & Craft'.... so he's video-ed here together with a few of his friends who share the same interest.

The 5-year olds were up next with a skit 'The Little Yellow Hen'....... well.... it's actually the story of The Little Red Hen.... but since they don't have a red chicken costume...... the title was changed accordingly! Most of them have painted faces of various animals who refused to help the Hen.

There was also a solo performed by one of Evan's classmates - a tall girl who sang 'I Have a Dream'. Then the 6-year olds presented this: (the principal's daughter is just beside him!)

For the finale, everyone went up on stage to sing 2 Chinese songs:

Well, thus ends Evan's last day at the ASP. I am sure he will treasure all the fond memories there.