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guided by their seniors from the Science Class to        a certain formation that will allow the wood to
experience static electricity through common or-         bounce from the base like a spring, using the
naments, such as balloons, and how it applied to         laws of physics and comprehension to accom-
their daily lives. Jokes and laughter were audible;      plish such a feat.
the day event was headed off to a great start.
                                                         The final station involved plasticine and a bucket
The second station focused on Chemistry, which           of water. Students were demonstrated to by the
included an experiment that was once a social            seniors to create a miniature boat that will remain
media fever dream—Slime making. Once again,              afloat on liquids. Despite the mess it created and
seniors sat by each table, awaiting the juniors          after many failed attempts, students were able to
to arrive at different tables. Once set, they were       grasp the principle and succeed in the end.
given common, everyday chemicals to create the
substance, such as glue and some liquid deter-           There was only one issue amongst all these fun
gent.                                                    events. “There’s simply not enough time,” ex-
                                                         pressed a senior who guided at the event. He ex-
As the previous endeavours were conquered by             tended his best effort and service so that juniors
students easily, next, they were told to face a          at Kuen Cheng High School get to know their
mind-tickling challenge. Students were given an          activities and fully enjoy their school days here.
equation spelled by toothpicks, and they were re-
quired to correct the question with limited moves.
Teams worked with one another to solve the mys-
teries, and the seniors were ever ready and eager
to offer help.

The fourth station was rather unexpectable, but
logical at the same time. Creating phases of
the moon may seem impossible, but it’s easily
achievable when one has sufficient creativity.
There were lights and different-sized spheres pro-
vided to students, all for them to create the shape
designated for them.
What can you do with popsicle sticks? Discard
them? Reuse them? Students were guided to form

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