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GROUP 1
– JUNIOR MIDDLE 1

Champion:

LIM KOH ZHI SHEN
B;@=G< GG5M Class: JM 1 Zhong

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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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