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The PSLE Giant Candy Store- A Singapore fairy tale
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
The PSLE Giant Candy Store- A Singapore fairy tale
Once upon a time, the PSLE exam was a Giant Candy Store which stocked the finest and best candies from all around the world; chocolates, sweets, candy bars and canes, jelly beans, candies in all shapes and sizes; sweet hearts, teddy bears, stars and all.
The PSLE candy store was opened only once a year to all 12 year-olds who visited and they could grab as many lovely candies as they wanted and wished for. While Adults were not allowed into the Giant Candy Store, the Adults had told and coaxed their 12 year-olds to take the opportunity to be their best and to get the loveliest candies which would make them forever happy.
Many 12 year-olds were excited and mystified about the PSLE Giant Candy Store, but there were some of those who could not be bothered. Some even fell asleep during the PSLE Giant Candy Store's opening hours. Maybe they were too young to understand, and even too complacent, to appreciate the importance of getting the best candies for themselves, until the PSLE Giant Candy Store shut its doors after the opening hours were over.
Too late already, the PSLE Giant Candy Store was closed, all those who were hardworking and diligent, even smart, they had a fantastic collection of the best candies, with their best experience to share, for the rest of their life.
"I have 4 A* for my PSLE and I go to the best schools, get the best jobs in the country and do what I love in life", the successful man/woman reminisced fondly. And he (she) lived happily after.
The end.
