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American Military News
11 hours ago
- General
- American Military News
Staten Island students honor fallen heroes from their own schools at powerful ceremony
As a way to remember and honor the brave men and women who died while serving in the United States military, Staten Island high school students gathered on Thursday for a special Memorial Day Tribute ceremony. At least 12 high schools gathered at the Michael J. Petrides Education Complex in Sunnyside for the District 31 High School Memorial Day Ceremony. It was coordinated by JoAnne Nolemi, the District 31 military liaison and founder/president of the Island of Heroes Project, and John Cucuzza, a teacher at Petrides. Petrides Principal Anthony Tabbitas said the event brings together schools across District 31 united 'not just as educators and students, but as Americans who pause to remember and reflect.' 'Memorial Day is a time that we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice is the reason that we're able to speak freely, gather together, open and learn in peace,' he added. It kicked off with a parade, with younger Petrides students waving American flags and chanting 'USA' as veterans, school staff, Gold Star families and high school students walked to the school's track and field, which contains the Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis monument. Dozens of signs with the names of military members from Staten Island who were killed in action, called the 'Staten Island Fallen Heroes' installation, were placed into the grass. Members of Rolling Thunder Chapter NY 2 raised the American and POW/MIA flags before the presentation of colors and the Pledge of Allegiance. Afrika Gbaguidi and Kamora Mitchell, students at Petrides, sang The Star-Spangled Banner. Each Staten Island school gave a brief presentation of a fallen hero, which was a servicemember who attended their own high school. Petrides Principal Anthony Tabbitas called the event more than a moment of remembrance, but an opportunity for educators to teach and learn. 'It is a living lesson in gratitude, courage and unity as we listen to the students across the borough, the speeches and the tributes,' said Tabbitas. 'Let us remember all of the brave and honored who devoted themselves to something greater than themselves. To our veterans and military families, thank you…To our students, may the ceremony inspire you to be thoughtful citizens, to carry forward the legacy of those we honor, and to always remember that true greatness often begins with service.' James Hendon, commissioner of the city Department of Veterans' Services, served as the keynote speaker, reminding students to talk about veterans and soldiers and educate others about their sacrifice. 'You don't have to be a veteran to do that — anyone and everyone can. I keep telling people, I always say, we die twice — we die once when the breath leaves our body and our heart stops beating. We die the second time when people don't say our name. So please do what you can to join with folks you saw organizing these things and be that next generation of organizers to make sure we always remember and love. We all have our role,' said Hendon. Students were also commended for their work by Louis Bruschi, principal lead for strategic partnership and family and community engagement for District 31, who explained that these tributes and presentations were not the average school assignment. Students prepared their work for the community, for Gold Star families, for active service military, veterans and for themselves to learn about Staten Island heroes. 'Because of this work, each student here today can now have the names of these heroes imprinted on their hearts. Heroes from decades and centuries past, our collective past, whose lives were cut short, and whose memories, service and sacrifice now live in their hearts. This is the greatest lesson one can learn, and the greatest tribute to our fallen heroes.' said Bruschi. The ceremony closed with musical tributes from the Michael J. Petrides high school chorus and a solemn laying of wreaths. Each participant of the tribute then left a flag at the 'Staten Island Fallen Heroes' installation. Hosted by the Michael J. Petrides School, other schools who participated included Bridge Preparatory Charter School, Sunnyside; Curtis High School, St. George; Eagle Academy for Young Men of Staten Island, Stapleton; Gaynor McCown Expeditionary Learning School, New Springville; The Hungerford School, Sunnyside; New Dorp High School, New Dorp; Port Richmond High School, Port Richmond; Ralph R. McKee Career and Technical High School, St. George; Staten Island Technical High School, New Dorp; Susan E. Wagner High School, Sea View; and Tottenville High School, Huguenot. ___ © 2025 Staten Island Advance Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Borneo Post
2 days ago
- General
- Borneo Post
Transforming campus into a fest of learning, creativity
Students taking part in the 'Event Reporting' strand work together in groups to produce their media content. IT was an unforgettable three-day celebration of learning, passion and connection at the Tunku Putra-HELP (TPH) School, where it hosted its third annual Gala Event – a vibrant showcase of students' talents, teamwork and discovery. The programme involved the primary and secondary students and also the kindergarteners, participating in activities spread across five strands: 'Sports and Physical Fitness', 'Artistic and Creativity', 'Academic and Community', 'Adventure and Skills', and 'Event Reporting'. Designed to go far beyond the classroom, each strand offered real-world, passion-driven learning opportunities – from designing original performances and exploring environmental issues to building survival skills and producing media content. Primary pupils gain practical experience in horticulture by planting and nurturing their own seedlings. 'We want to give our students an experience that feels relevant, inspiring and deeply human,' said executive principal Shirley Harrison. 'Gala 2025 is not just about what they learn; it's also about how they learn, and who they become along the way. 'When students are encouraged to discover what excites them, they learn faster, deeper, and with joy.' The kindergarteners learn the traditional art of making 'Tang Yuan' – the traditional Chinese glutinous rice balls – from scratch, with hands-on guidance from the teacher. 'Education with purpose' More than just an annual highlight, the Gala represented the key expression of TPH's vision of developing students through its unique 'Nine Masteries' framework: 'Physical', 'Creative', 'Intellectual', 'Social', 'Emotional', 'Moral', 'Leadership', 'Technological', and 'Career'. Each strand was intentionally crafted to nurture one or more of these masteries, whether through teamwork in sports, leadership in project planning, emotional growth in performance arts, or critical thinking in academic exploration. 'We see these masteries as essential ingredients for lifelong success. 'Our students are not only learning facts, as they're also learning how to lead, create, reflect, and contribute meaningfully to the world,' added Harrison. It was informed that this year's Gala, running from May 21 to 23, involved some 850 students. 'Sports and adventure are the most popular among the students. 'However, artistic and creativity has the largest group with around 300 students. We also have more outdoor and off-site activities this time,' said the assistant principal (pastoral) Ida Tan Mei-Erh. Kayaking is among the activities conducted under the adventure and skills area. She said among the activities conducted under the adventure and skills area included shelter-building, backwood cooking, basic first-aid, life-saving in water, fishing, and kayaking. 'The academic and community group focused on UN SDGs (United Nations Sustainable Development Goals), with older students going on a food tour at the Kuching Waterfront. 'They got to experience meeting and learning from the community,' she added. The academic and community group focuses on the UN SDGs, investigating global issues and other key matters. According to Tan, the TPH's Gala programme, which replaced the traditional Sports Day, began in 2022. 'This was our third Gala. The first was in 2022, then 2024. 'We no longer do normal sports day because not everyone is into sports. 'Gala gives students options to pursue something they like,' she added. Throughout the event, the campus buzzed with collaboration and creativity. The students worked in mixed-age groups, guided by the educators, diving into that blended skill-building with purpose. Whether they were investigating global issues through the UN SDGs, or choreographing group performances, every moment was anchored in real engagement. The students are introduced to basic survival skills as they learn to construct tents using wooden materials and other natural resources. 'Sharing of experience' As part of the Gala's 'Event Reporting' strand, some 60 TPH students took part in a session meant to give them an insight into the world of journalism. Each equipped with computer tablets, the students learned about real-world media literacy skills during the session facilitated by The Borneo Post senior journalist Jude Peter Toyat and senior news editor Ghaz Ghazali. They were introduced to various aspects of journalism including presentation, photography, writing, and content production. 'Event reporting is one of our five focus areas, where students are learning the skills for reporting, whether it's presentation, photo-taking, writing, and all that,' said Tan, adding that the session encouraged students from different year levels to mix. The sharing-session on journalism was among the programmes carried out by TPH that engaged external facilitators to provide new experiences. 'We brought in external K-pop instructors, who are also part of our ECA (Enrichment Curriculum Activities) programme providers, as part of the artistic and creativity track, slated for the pop-up show of the Gala. 'Last Gala, we collaborated with Unimas (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak) and Sarawak Eco Warriors, a very good NGO (non-governmental organisation) that conducts beach clean-ups and 'plogging' (jogging that also involves rubbish-picking along the way) regularly. 'Besides the Gala event, some of our students were also a part of a music festival with our sister schools in Kuala Lumpur and Johor, in February this year,' said Tan. Students actively take part in a series of outdoor activities on the opening day of Gala 2025. 'Special showcase' The highlight of the event was the spectacular Pop-Up Performance on Day 3, a powerful showcase of music, dance, and visual arts under the 'Artistic and Creativity' strand. The performance brought the entire community to its feet in a joyful, standing-ovation moment of celebration. Not to be left out, TPH youngest learners in kindergarten had their own tailored 'Mini-Gala', engaging in playful explorations of literacy, science, music and movement through a blend of fun, age-appropriate activities. Families interested in experiencing TPH's nurturing early learning environment are invited to the 'Kindy Experience Day' this July 12, running from 9am till noon. Open to children aged three to five, the event features a school tour, a trial class, meet-the-teacher sessions, and personalised consultations. For more information, call 016-678 0351. The participants gather for a group photo, taken during the 'Pop-Up Performance' on Day 3 of the Gala. The conclusion of Gala 2025 clearly highlighted the message: 'Education is evolving, and at TPH, the future of learning is already here'. Tunku Putra-HELP School is a partnership of three organisations: the HELP Education Group, Ibraco Berhad, and Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad. It aims to bring wider opportunities for world-class education at affordable fees to the residents of Sarawak. Offering both national and international curricula, the school provides kindergarten, primary, secondary, and A-Level education. The International programme adopts the British Education Curriculum culminating in the widely-recognised International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and Cambridge International Examination (CIE) A-Level qualifications, while the national programme offers the Primary School Standard Curriculum (KSSR) and Secondary School Standard Curriculum (KSSM) where students sit for national examinations like Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM). Mathematics and Science are further complemented with Singapore and British syllabi. Combining the best of Western and Eastern education, students develop critical-thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and are equipped with 21st century skills. In December 2020, TPH received the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) accreditation, making it the first and only international school in Borneo, and among the Top 20 schools worldwide to receive this esteemed accreditation. Music, dance and visual arts are showcased under the 'Artistic and Creativity' strand. Recently, the school achieved IPC Re-accreditation for the 2024-2028 period. Notably, TPH is one of only four schools in Malaysia to have attained this esteemed accreditation this year. Strategically located in the NorthBank development at Tabuan Jaya in Kuching, the school's campus include two green courtyards and play areas, a four-storey multi-purpose building, six fully-equipped science labs, design and technology facilities, a performing arts theatre, a dance studio, a library, as well as other facilities such as swimming pool, field, computer and tech labs, music rooms and art studios, sports hall and a fitness suite. Gala event Tunku Putra-HELP
Eater
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Eater
Mensho Ramen in Culver City Could Be LA's Best New Noodle Shop
One of Tokyo's most celebrated ramen restaurants, Mensho Ramen, opened in Culver City on May 16 without much of an announcement beyond a subtle post on Instagram from its chef, Tomoharu Shono. The small space along Culver Boulevard has already drawn modest lines for its toripaitan-based ramen, housemade wheat noodles, and inventive topping combinations. Alongside its LA expansion, Mensho has already opened two outlets in San Francisco and one in Oakland to great fanfare stateside, which means its arrival in Southern California could spark a similar response in an arguably vaster and more passionate ramen scene. Mensho keeps it fairly straightforward with a creamy, chicken-based broth that is as rich as, or even richer than, Hakata-style tonkotsu, offering a subtle sweetness that balances the thick, mochi-like noodles. The shop's signature ramen ($28), topped with tender duck slices, A5 wagyu beef, fermented pork chashu, truffle sauce, mushroom menma, smoked ajitama egg, gobo chips, and hojicha, is a torrential cavalcade of umami-rich ingredients. The toppings blend together with the heady, aromatic, and textural pleasures on par with some of the best ramen bowls in Japan. Even among LA's crowded ramen market, this is one of the most impressive bowls already. Flavor combinations extend to the Garlic Knock Out, laden with various notes of the allium, including grilled garlic, black garlic oil, minced garlic, fried garlic chips, red onion, spicy gobo chips, and a subtle chile sauce. Think of it as a redolent cousin to Mensho's signature, with a lot more crunchy texture. An Old School bowl takes out the luxe duck and A5 wagyu, keeping the toppings more classic. A chicken and lamb-based broth comprises the final meat-based variant, with spicy ground lamb, eggplant, smoked nuts, and shishito peppers offering a truly gonzo permutation. Mensho also prepares three vegan ramen bowls (a take on the Garlic Knock Out, cauliflower tan tan, and yuzu) which employ a shio koji and dashi broth. Unfortunately, the shop doesn't offer gluten-free noodles yet. Appetizers are focused yet well-executed, including corn 'wings' meant to resemble ones made with chicken, karaage fried chicken, fried horse mackerel (aji), and a negi-ikura rice bowl topped with seasoned salmon roe. The restaurant's diminutive space, previously occupied by Sweet Lily Bakery, accommodates about 40 diners at a time, including those seated at a large triangular communal table, four-tops, and counter seating. Mensho's expansion appears to have been thoughtful and slow-paced compared to competitors like Jinya and Kyuramen, which have opened dozens of locations across the country in recent years. In Culver City alone, the ramen scene is heating up with nearby Ippudo opening last month, Afuri down the block, and Moto farther west. Mensho has five stores in Japan, one in Melbourne, and another in Bangkok, and just opened a restaurant in Salt Lake City, Utah. Mensho Ramen is open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday, closed Mondays at 9516 Culver Boulevard, Culver City, CA, 90232. Sign up for our newsletter.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
CBSE allows class 10th Basic Math students to opt for Standard Math in class 11th
In a significant move aimed at enhancing academic flexibility, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that students who studied Basic Mathematics (code 241) in Class 10 will be permitted to opt for Standard Mathematics (code 041) in Class 11 for the academic session 2025-26. This decision continues the relaxation first introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic and extended in subsequent years. Background: Two levels of mathematics In 2020, CBSE introduced two levels of Mathematics for the Secondary School Examination. These are: Mathematics (Standard): Designed for students intending to pursue Mathematics at the senior secondary level and beyond. Mathematics (Basic): For students not planning to take Mathematics at higher levels. Under the original guidelines, students who opted for Basic Mathematics in Class 10 were restricted to studying Applied Mathematics in Class 11. CBSE policy update for session 2025-26 Recognising the evolving educational landscape and the need for greater academic flexibility, CBSE has decided to continue the relaxation allowing Basic Mathematics students to choose Standard Mathematics in Class 11. However, this is contingent upon the school principal or head of the institution ensuring that the student possesses the necessary aptitude and ability to handle the subject's rigor. Furthermore, CBSE has emphasised that once subjects are finalised in the List of Candidates for board examinations, no changes will be permitted. Therefore, students and parents are advised to make informed decisions regarding subject choices. Implications for students This policy change offers students increased flexibility in shaping their academic trajectories, particularly benefiting those who may have initially chosen Basic Mathematics but later decide to pursue fields requiring a stronger foundation in Mathematics. It aligns with the broader objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which advocates for a more holistic and flexible educational approach. CBSE's decision to allow Basic Mathematics students to opt for Standard Mathematics in Class 11 reflects a commitment to accommodating diverse student needs and aspirations. By providing this flexibility, the board supports students in making choices that align with their evolving academic interests and career goals. Ready to empower your child for the AI era? Join our program now! Hurry, only a few seats left.
Evening Standard
26-05-2025
- Health
- Evening Standard
Frailty of older patients ‘not being assessed in majority of hospitals'
Professor Iain Moppett, from the University of Nottingham's School of Medicine and chief investigator for the RCoA's third Sprint National Anaesthesia Project (SNAP3), said: 'Identifying frailty is straightforward and should lead to open and honest discussions with patients about what can be offered, what they want and what they can expect if they choose to have surgery.
