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Behind-the-Scenes at

Literature Afternoon

Tea: An Exclusive

Interview With Mr.

Joshua Tan

As most of us know, Kuen Cheng High Note by reporter: Some famous classical

“Grateful for the guidance of seniors” “A communication platform for students School Library has recently organised English literature include works by
of both Hin Hua and Kuen Cheng.” the first-ever “Literature Afternoon Tea” Frenchman Victor Hugo (‘Les Misérables’
Lee Zi Lin (Vice President of Kuen Cheng event, with Mr. Joshua Tan Chong Hui and ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’),
Newsletter Club) Chew Ker Xin (President of Hin Hua from the English Department sharing Brit Charles Dickens (‘Great Expectations’
High School’s Mass Communication William Shakespeare’s classic rom-com, and ‘A Christmas Carol’), and last but not
As a Junior Middle Two student, I am Society Editorial Board) “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. I had the least, another famous British playwright,
the youngest among the organising lucky chance to interview Mr. Joshua Tan William Shakespeare (‘Romeo and Juliet’

committees. Even so, the seniors from both This is my first time being the President for on his thoughts on the activity. Let’s take and ‘Macbeth’). Of course, there are other
schools were quite attentive and caring the organising committee of an interschool a look! excellent works and you may check them
when guiding me in my work, which I exchange workshop. As such, I believe out yourself!
am extremely grateful for. Apart from the that there is still room for improvement What was the main goal of this activity?
presidents, the other organising committee in several segments, but at the same time, What are your thoughts on this activity?
members from Hin Hua were also very I want to thank the Committee and the One of the main goals of this was so that
enthusiastic and friendly, allowing a participants of the workshop for their students may consider reading classical What an honour it is to be able to share a
joyous atmosphere to arise while we were patience and cooperation. I have always literature, and maybe other teachers could renowned classical literature with students
still in the process of preparation. If I were heard that Kuen Cheng’s Newsletter Club do the same thing too! Students may also who love books! I am also pleasantly
to grade the event, I would give it an 8. has achieved major accomplishments in start reading books regardless of language surprised by the number of students who
As this is the first interschool exchange not only English and Chinese writing, but (e.g: They might read ‘A Midsummer Night’s attended the sharing session, seeing that

event we’ve held, I would say the workshop also typesetting and publishing skills. Thus, Dream’ in their own mother tongue or a the interest in classical literature among
has met my expectations, bringing a I feel that this workshop was able to give my simplified version, instead of the original teenagers has been dwindling in recent
satisfying end to such a successful event. club members an opportunity to upgrade work from Shakespeare). They might also years. Nonetheless, I think it’s safe to say
Lastly, I would like to thank Hin Hua High themselves. Furthermore, this event reconsider their approach towards reading, that not only did we have fun, but also
School’s Mass Communication Society provided a platform for communication since it can be an interactive experience, got to engage with A Midsummer Night’s
Editorial Board for the invitation, giving between schools and allowed others to find too. Dream from a more intimate perspective,
both schools a chance to collaborate. If the more like-minded friends. Finally, I hope of which I am thankful. I am hopeful that
future conditions permit as such, I hope that the relations between both schools the attendees of this event will at least get to
both schools will have an opportunity to will get even better as time passes. know a very famous play in A Midsummer’s

organize a similar event face-to-face in Night Dream. Some might even borrow a
person. Reported by: few of Shakespeare’s works to read, which
Wong Bry Yan Jr3Z(4) could be the beginning of their journey
Khoo Xin Yi Sr1ScA towards reading and appreciating classical
literature (regardless of languages).
Original Hin Hua High School article by:
Yeoh Zoevynn
Chew Ker Xin

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