Scouting Journey In Southern Cross

 I attended an International Exchange Activity which is the World Friendship Event hosted by the 2006 Southern Cross Scout Troop. Through this world friendship event, I made many new friends who are scouts from many countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia ,Thailand, Hong Kong etc. and are still in contact with them till this day. During the World Friendship Event, We got to learn about the other countries' history, culture and heritage through presenting a slideshow to each other. For example, the Malaysian scouts shared with us Malaysia’s National dish which is Nasi Lemak. Nasi means rice, and Lemak can be translated as rich or tasty. Rice is boiled in water with coconut milk, pandan leaves, and other spices. Nasi Lemak is traditionally served with sambal (chili sauce with shrimp paste), fried dried anchovies and roasted peanuts. Additionally, the Malaysian scouts also shared about their school life and life in general in Malaysia, as well as sharing on their scouting journey and ex...

  The literature book that i will be reviewing is The Boy in Striped Pyjamas that i cam across in Secondary 1 and have found the book very interesting because of its plot. The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas" is a novel by John Boyne that tells the story of a young boy named Bruno who lived in Germany during World War II. The novel offers a unique perspective on the Holocaust, as it is told through the eyes of a child who is unaware of the atrocities being committed around him. One of the strengths of the novel is its ability to convey the innocence and naivety of Bruno's perspective, which creates a stark contrast with the brutality of the events taking place in the background. This juxtaposition allows readers to see the horrors of the Holocaust through a fresh lens, which can be both shocking and emotional. Another important aspect of the novel is its portrayal of the relationships between the characters. The friendship between Bruno and Shmuel, a Jewish boy who lives on the oth...