We hope that Vistarians, can grow and develop to become true gentlemen and fine ladies, and possess good qualities which are represented by the Gnetum gnemon.
The cones of the tree represent “Camaraderie” which is under our school value – Care and Respect. North Vista shows strong camaraderie through sports and thus with Gnetum gnemon, it is a symbol for our strong spirit of camaraderie.
Gnetum gnemon grows vertically, which represents the school’s desire for our students to reach their true potential and to reach greater heights!
The “rings” that indicate the position of older branches that have fallen off represents the school’s vision that our students will learn from their “life lessons” and become lifelong learners.
Happy naming! :)
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Why is this tree selected and planted?
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
More information on the Tree
The scientific name of the selected tree that was planted on 12 May 2010 is the Gnetum gnemon, also commonly known as the "Belinjau".
Belinjau is a small to medium size cone-bearing evergreen tree that can reach between 10 –15m in height. The tree is slender with a straight stem which is characteristically marked by ‘rings’ that indicate the position of older branches that have fallen off.
The tree has broad glossy dark green leaves. Emping belinjau is a Malay snack that is made by pounding the kernels of the fruits into a disc, drying it in the sun and then salting it or covering it in caramel.
According to the status in the Singapore Red Data Book status, Gnetum gnemon is a critically endangered species.
Belinjau is a small to medium size cone-bearing evergreen tree that can reach between 10 –15m in height. The tree is slender with a straight stem which is characteristically marked by ‘rings’ that indicate the position of older branches that have fallen off.
The tree has broad glossy dark green leaves. Emping belinjau is a Malay snack that is made by pounding the kernels of the fruits into a disc, drying it in the sun and then salting it or covering it in caramel.
According to the status in the Singapore Red Data Book status, Gnetum gnemon is a critically endangered species.
Gnetum Gnemon
Fruit of Gnetum Gnemon
Emping Belinjau
Tree Naming Contest
Dear Vistarians,
Ever wanted to name the tree you guys have planted with a nice and wonderful name?
Here's how you'll be able to do that:
Round 1
1. Decide a name for the tree with your class.
2. Submit your final desicion on the TAGBOARD in THIS BLOG.
Your entries should be submitted using the following format,
i) Name: Your Class
ii) Message: Your name for the tree
Round 2
1. The Top 3 Best entries will be selected and a poll will be conducted here.
2. The name with the highest number of votes will be the OFFICIAL NAME of the tree
and the class that come out with the name will recieve a ATTRACTIVE PRIZE!
Rules and Regulations
1. This contest is only open to the Sec 4s & 5s classes.
2. Each class is only allowed one post.
3. It MUST NOT contain any INAPPROPRIATE CONTENTS.
4. In the event that the entry for your class is being misused, you may report it to
Ms Lin Simin to get it removed. After that please post up your class post ASAP.
5. Round 1 of the contest will close on 2 June 2010, 12am SHARP Any post after the deadline will not be taken into consideration.
6. Round 2 polling will close on 27 June 2010, 12am SHARP. Any vote casted after the deadline will not be taken into consideration.
7. Result by the panel will be final and no correspondence will be entertained
Signing Off,
Blog Master
Ever wanted to name the tree you guys have planted with a nice and wonderful name?
Here's how you'll be able to do that:
Round 1
1. Decide a name for the tree with your class.
2. Submit your final desicion on the TAGBOARD in THIS BLOG.
Your entries should be submitted using the following format,
i) Name: Your Class
ii) Message: Your name for the tree
Round 2
1. The Top 3 Best entries will be selected and a poll will be conducted here.
2. The name with the highest number of votes will be the OFFICIAL NAME of the tree
and the class that come out with the name will recieve a ATTRACTIVE PRIZE!
Rules and Regulations
1. This contest is only open to the Sec 4s & 5s classes.
2. Each class is only allowed one post.
3. It MUST NOT contain any INAPPROPRIATE CONTENTS.
4. In the event that the entry for your class is being misused, you may report it to
Ms Lin Simin to get it removed. After that please post up your class post ASAP.
5. Round 1 of the contest will close on 2 June 2010, 12am SHARP Any post after the deadline will not be taken into consideration.
6. Round 2 polling will close on 27 June 2010, 12am SHARP. Any vote casted after the deadline will not be taken into consideration.
7. Result by the panel will be final and no correspondence will be entertained
Signing Off,
Blog Master