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I am sure that constitutional scholars would agree with me when I assert that a strong case can be made for the view that Section 35 of the Films Act is unconstitutional. This is the provision under which the video recording of Dr Lim Hock Siew’s speech was prohibited recently. The relevant part of Article 14 of our Constitution that deals, inter alia, with Freedom of Speech is as follows: “14. —(1) Subject to clauses (2) and (3) — (a) every citizen of Singapore has the right to freedom of speech and expression; …………… (2) Parliament may by law impose — (a) on the rights conferred by clause (1) (a), such restrictions as it considers necessary or expedient in the interest of the security of Singapore or any part thereof, friendly relations with other countries, public order or morality and restrictions designed to protect the privileges of Parliament or to provide against contempt of court, defamation or incitement to any offence; ………………. “ Section 35 of the Films Act reads as follow...

The Shadrake Affair “If they do anything, it’ll just draw more attention to it all, and they have no defence,” – This is what Allan Shadrake had reportedly said on the day before he was arrested. Well, Shadrake has thrown down the gauntlet and our authorities have taken up the challenge. It would be interesting to see how this plays out. From the information that has emerged thus far from official sources and from international news reports, the following is clear: a) The basis of the arrest was criminal defamation which is an offence under s,488 of the Penal Code which reads as follows: Section 499 of the Penal Code: Whoever, by words either spoken or intended to be read, or by signs, or by visible representations, makes or publishes any imputation concerning any person, intending to harm, or knowing or having reason to believe that such imputation will harm, the reputation of such person, is said, except in the cases hereinafter excepted, to defame that person. b) The AG’s chamb...

July 8 – July 31, 2010 Reception: Thursday, July 8, 6-8 PM JAECKEL GALLERY , 532 West 25th Street, floor 2, New York, NY 10001 Peggy Bates, Barbara Campisi, Sean Greene, Halsey Hathaway, Cate Holt, Madeleine Hatz, Tricia Keightley, Jesse Lambert, Michelle Mackey, John Mullen, Hendrik Smit, Claudia Sperry The promise of painting, especially abstract painting, has to do with its ability to take us into various models of the world. Each painter attempts to delineate a specific perspective on how matter is organized, how space is allotted, how color and light, depth and viscosity work to establish standards for understanding how the universe affects us. Each of the artists participating in “Some (Are) Painting” has achieved a level of mature investigation into such matters. Peggy Bates samples the constancy and depth of movement in natural bodies of water, manifesting how interior or elemental vibrations meet the specificity of mark-making; Barbara Campisi uses a landscaper’s tool to c...

Last Friday, members of the Green Team along with Mitch, Anne, Dorinda, Sarah and Jo from the staff, continued on with the painting of the new mural. It was a great success as we were able to complete the background colours and the children began on the garden details, including a cat by Sofi that was both stunning and colourful.

After two postponements, our team of seven senior students, finally got to represent our school at the South West Zone Cross Country. The event was held at a very wet and boggy Halswell quarry. Despite the slippery conditions underfoot and cold nip in the air, our team gave their personal best and did Addington proud. It was a great day. Well done Sharlene, Caleb, Jeremy, Josh, Yasmin, J'leel, and Isobel.

Congratulations to the winners of the ANZ Tactix Shoot out last Tuesday. The winner of the Tactix Netball and goodies was Zania from Room 9. The Team at the ANZ Sydenham and Addington Branch were on hand to support us. Plus a special guest Victoria Smith from the Tactix. If you wish to discuss any of your Banking needs please contact Jenny or Sandra @ ANZ Sydenham Branch. In particular join your family to Kiwi Saver and take advantage of the $1000 Government kick start: jenny.higginson@anz.com ph 3682158 sandra.tait@anz.com ph 3682155

On Tuesday, three actors came to our school to show us why reading is awesome. They did a show called the Duffy Show. Duffy was on a show called the big OE (Occupation Exploration). They got one person to spin the wheel. Whatever number it landed on Duffy had to learn about that occupation. First Duffy had to use his skills from reading to help understand what doctors do. Then the doctors got someone from the audience to have a brain surgery. Then someone else spun the wheel and Duffy had to do the same with learning things about Chefs. The last one was Sport Stars. The game was ping pong. Ting fon, the best ping pong player in the world vs Ding dong the second best, had one game of ping pong. Then we sung the Duffy Song. The show was finished and then we got to say hello to the actors. Summary: On Tuesday 3 actors came to our school and told us why reading is awesome. They played a game called the O.E. Duffy used his 9 skills to help him through the Occ...