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GROUP 1
                                                                                                                                                                                        – JUNIOR MIDDLE 1

                                                                                                                                       Champion:

                                                                                                                                 LIM KOH ZHI SHEN
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                                                                                                                                    “If I had to choose one person
                                                                          By Kendrick Yap, Kua Sue Jane

                                                                                                                                        to spend a whole day with,
                         The  English Essay Writing Competition  2024  was conducted  across two
                  months, with junior levels competing in June and senior levels in July. The competition
                  aimed to nurture students' writing capabilities and encourage them to express their                                                   it would be..."
                  thoughts creatively and coherently in English. Throughout the competition, participants
                  demonstrated  their command of language, critical thinking, and ability to craft
                  compelling narratives  and arguments. After careful evaluation of the submissions,                                      If I had to choose one person to spend a whole day with, it would be my friend Yun Da. I
                  three outstanding writers from each level were selected as winners, recognising their                            enjoy spending time with him in my daily life in school, and I will certainly spend a whole day with
                  exceptional writing skills and innovative approaches to their chosen topics. Their essays                        him given the opportunity.
                  showcased not only technical proficiency but also depth of insight, making them truly
                  deserving of this achievement.                                                                                          Yun Da possesses a tan complexion and freckles sparsely spread across his face. He has
                                                                                                                                   neat, straight, and jet black hair and a short stature. He chose to sit behind me on our orientation
                                                                                                                                   day, and it didn’t take much longer for me to take quite a liking to him, owing to the fact that I like
                                                   List of Winners                                                                 his unique personality and impeccable sense of humour. After our places were first changed, he
                                                                                                                                   ended up right behind me, which was quite the stroke of luck.
                     Category         Ranking                 Name                      Class
                     Group 1          Champion                Lim Koh Zhi Shen          1 Zhong                                           Every recess without fail, Yun Da and I gather in either the canteen or the school cafe,
                                      1st Runner-Up           Yong Yoong Khang          1 Xiao                                     accompanied by his primary school friends. We eat together, all while cracking jokes, chatting
                                      2nd Runner-Up           Mook Ru En                1 Ai                                       about classes or homework, or even sharing bits of harmless gossip on certain arguments within
                                                                                                                                   our class if we’re in the mood for it. Yun Da and I never run out of things to surmise about, and
                     Group 2          Champion                Thong Zi Foong            2 Ai                                       it’s likely we will. I find his unique input and insights into matters and affairs fascinating, and even
                                      1st Runner-Up           Cedric Tan Yu Xuan        2 Zhong                                    useful at times. I also trust him very much, and as such, I have entrusted some of my secrets to him,
                                      2nd Runner-Up           Gan Rong En               2 Ren
                                                                                                                                   and he has been kind enough to share his in exchange. We each keep the other secrets as they
                     Group 3          Champion                Wee Zhi Ern               3 Li                                       should be: private and confidential.
                                      1st Runner-Up           Iman Yeong Yenru          3 Xiao
                                      2nd Runner-Up           Desiree Chee              3 Zhong                                           Of course our entire friendship is not solely based on small talk. Yun Da’s academic skills

                     Group 4          Champion                Leo Oh Qin Yao            4 S Xiao                                   are not to be taken lightly, and I often find myself requesting for his aid in regards to a particularly
                                      1st Runner-Up           Lee Xi Yu Chloe           4 AC Ren                                                                 difficult question that I am unable to solve on my own. His strengths
                                                                                                                                                                  lie in mathematics and Chinese, both of which commonly stump me
                                      2nd Runner-Up           Chan Li Ting              4 AC Ren
                                                                                                                                                                  and force me to turn to Yun Da. He has rarely ever failed to assist
                     Group 5          Champion                Kendrick Yap Ee Jun       5 S Zhong                                                                 my predicament, so I consider him to be quite reliable. Sometimes
                                      1st Runner-Up           Low Zee Lam               5 AC Zhong                                                                he also comes to ask for my help, which I am happy to deliver,
                                      2nd Runner-Up           Yap Zian Jun              5 E Xiao                                                                  however such occasions seldom occur as he rarely needs help with
                     Group 6          Champion                Wong Sheng Yao            6 S Zhong                                                                 any of his work, thus demonstrating his prowess and abilities.
                                      1st Runner-Up           Chong Zhi Qing            6 AC Zhong
                                      2nd Runner-Up           Lim Xiao Yi               6 S Zhong                                                                        Yun Da never fails to entertain me, nor does he even falter
                                                                                                                                                                  when I am in need of his assistance or insights. He is an immensely
                                                                                                                                                                  loyal person, and I believe that if I were to spend a whole day with
                                                                                                                                                                  him, my time would certainly be very well spent indeed.



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