| Da Vinci's Inspiration |
| It is a badge of honour I have kept with affection. My alma mater had been Tanjong Katong Technical Secondary School and it held Da Vinci as its inspiration. I am fondly reminded of my teachers whenever I look at my badge. |
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Vinci was a polymath in all sense of the word. Learned (almah,
in Arabic) in the arts and sciences, he put his thinking cap and creative
hands into investigative experiments. His self-acquired and hands-on
knowledge of human and animal anatomy, as well as geometry and mechanics,
came in handy when designing and constructing his bird-inspired flying machine. Dexteritas is a virtue many forgets. Book-orientated and beseiged, students are kept |
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In our harsh and hurried modern world, there will be many hidden Da Vincis' left in the lurch for economic survival. The good news is that, increasingly, schools in Singapore are trying their very best to provide the holistic development of the child. However, parents still remain the only foundation of hope that truly provides the all-important support system that gives their children the space and freedom to be at their very natural best.