Some Haikus written by Kayla Ng (Dragons) for Writer Badge 2021

Sushi                        

At my Auntie’s house                          

I make delicious sushi                         

One hot afternoon.

Nighttime

In the dark night sky
the bright stars are twinkling
As the moon rises.             

Morning       

In the bright daylight
I see the sun is shining
As I wake from sleep.

Kayaking

Along the river
I’m kayaking very fast
With relatives near.

Love                           

Love will never end                               
Shining through the darkest night      
There’s plenty to spare.                        

Seasons

First it is snowing
Then it’s blooming, next is sun
Now leaves are falling

Freedom

The bird in a cage
Watches flying butterflies
Wishes he was free

Water Safety

By Gloria Teng

Home Safety

By Colin Ng

`How to protect your home from crime 

1. Secure your house; lock your doors, windows, and -- if you have one -- your garage. This will prevent thieves from coming into your home and stealing your belongings.
2. Disable places where thieves could hide in front of your door or other ways that the thieves could get into your house (example a bush in front of your house or a tree that a robber could climb up to get into an open window.)
3. Set up alarm systems or security cameras to watch your home if you are out. If the alarm activates, get help immediately. There are many different alarm systems.

A fitting end to a wonderful June camp. A warm campfire, and warmer friendships.

The Siberian Tiger

   THE SIBERIAN TIGER

by Adriel Teo 

It is estimated the wild population of Siberian tigers at around 350-450 tigers.

Almost all wild Siberian tigers live the Southeast corner of Russia in the Sikhote-Alin mountain range east of the Amur River. Their former range included northeastern China and the Korean Peninsula, and as far west as Mongolia. They are the largest of the tiger species and can grow up to 13 feet in length and weigh up to 700 lbs.

The Siberian - or Amur - tiger is considered a critically endangered species with the primary threats to its’ survival in the wild being poaching and habitat loss from intensive logging and development.

WHY ARE THEY POACHED?

Tigers are most commonly poached for their fur and for their body parts used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is estimated that in 1991 alone, one-third of the Siberian tiger population was killed to meet the demand for their bones and other parts used in this practice.

WHAT MUST WE DO TO PREVENT THE TIGER’S EXTINCTION?

in essence, for the Siberian tiger to survive in the wild, and no longer be considered and endangered species, two things must happen. First, habitat encroachment must stop and secondly, the thousands of years old tradition of using tiger parts for medicinal purposes must also end.

Lets Work together to prevent the Tiger’s Extinction!

E-Invites for the Vikings Open House on 1 February 2015!

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Leanne's Photo Slideshow 28 Oct 2014