"Barbie"

Some months back, I did a project on Barbie culture, exploring the consumptions of norms and ideals of beauty.

Do you live a life like Barbie's?
Growing up, do you idolise or wish you can be Barbie and why?

Barbie Doll – Marge Piercy

This girlchild was born as usual

And presented dolls that did pee-pee

and miniature GE stoves and irons

and wee lipsticks the colour of cherry candy.

Then in the magic of puberty, a classmate said:

You have a great big nose and fat legs.

She was healthy, tested intelligent,

Possessed strong arms and back,

Abundant sexual drive and manual dexterity.

She went to and fro apologizing,

Everyone saw a fat nose on thick legs.

She was advised to play coy,

Exhorted to come on hearty,

Exercise, diet, smile and wheedle.

Her good nature wore out

Like a fan belt,

So she cut off her nose and legs

And offered them up.

In the casket displayed on satin she lay

With the undertaker’s cosmetics painted on, a turned-up putty nose,

Dressed in a pink and white nightie.

Doesn’t she look pretty? Everyone said.

Consummation at last.

To every woman a happy ending.

Girlgems Auditions

girlgems auditions were held on 21 and 28 July at TKGS hall.
6 teams are going into the finals on 25 Aug, STAY TUNED!

The Wonders

The young and aspiring social entrepreneurs

The Wonders: Nadiah, Syafina, Syafiqah (L-R)
and Siti (not in photo)

SUPPORT US!

Photographer: 'Mentor' Peishan, ex-tkgian and AWARE volunteer

8pm at Bugis, Delifrance
BUSY WITH PROJECT!

take ONE...

TKGS celebrates National Day Celebrations with Carnival Day

National Day Celebrations cum Carnival Day on 8th August 2007

On Wednesday 8 August, the TKGian community will be celebrating National Day through community service. Every year, the school creates opportunities for the students to plan activities for the community on Carnival Day. This year, the school has merged our National Day and Carnival Day celebrations. On 8 August, TKGians will be involved in a host of activities. They will host our guests from various community groups who will be joining us for the celebrations. At TKGS, the students believe that small acts of kindness will go a long way, especially if it comes from the heart. Community spiritedness is imbedded in the school's culture. In previous years, the school started off by showing the students how to be involved in community programmes. The perseverance of the school has paid off in that now the students are coming forward and initiating their own projects to serve the community. Besides being involved in planning the activities, TKGians are also encouraged to support 'Be Yourself Day', a community service initiative in support of causes like AWARE ( A ssociation for W omen for A ction and RE search). TKGians will show their support for the cause by making a donation and coming to school dressed in their ethnic costumes or red and white outfits. See latest news>> Photos coming up!

Famous TKGian

FAMOUS TKGGians and more....
Dr Kanwaljit Soin (AWARE founder and ex-President, Ex-TKGian)
Ruby (Act3)
Felicia Chin - MediaCorp actress (softball, ex tkgs, vjc; Graduated 2000)
Jade Seah - Miss Singapore Universe 2006 runner-up and MediaCorp host (Graduated 1999)
Halimah Yacob - Member of Parliament
Suzanne Ho - ChannelNewsAsia Newscaster

Support TKGS and AWARE... BOOK A SPOT NOW!

>> To purchase ticket, email: girlgems@gmail.com
or go to TKGS at 20, Dunman Lane, Singapore 439272
For directions, see >>

Support 'The Wonders' - TKGS! Youth-for-causes

Tanjong Katong Girls' School Presents
GIRLGEMS 2007

Date: 25 August 2007, Saturday
Venue: Tanjong Katong Girls' School, TKGS Hall
Time: 6
(Doors open at 6pm)

Ticket price:
$12 - Seating
$8 - Standing

Light refreshments will be sold.
Parking fee: $2
*Limited carpark space


in aid of AWARE.

Proceeds of this fund-raising event go towards AWARE youth programmes.




For details see eTicket (click on images below)