PICTURE DESCRIPTION

I believe that this picture, which looks like a class photo, is probably taken in a school hall. I can infer this because in the background, there is the commonly seen red curtains in schools which are closed and also, there are words of what seemed to be the school's vision and the school's motto. Also, there are also tape on the floor which might markings to mark the courts for different activities in the hall like any other schools. In addition, the people in the picture are wearing school uniforms which further proves that this picture might be taken in the school hall. Further more, on the top left hand corner of the picture, there is the school logo and beside it is the school's name. On the top right hand corner of the picture, there is a speech bubble that depicts to me the class in which the students were in.

The significant event that might be taking place in the picture is that the class is taking a class photo. My inference derives from the fact that all of them are wearing uniforms, having their arms around each other and they are all looking at the same point and smiling radiantly. The students also have their arms around each other and this tells me that they are very united and posses great class spirit. In the picture, I noticed that all the 43 people are wearing school uniforms except for one - the one at the bottom left hand corner. I think that he must be the class form teacher because he is not wearing any uniform. Also, he looks more mature and serious compared to the other students.

Besides that, I also observed that the girls have outnumbered the guys and even though all the guys are wearing ties, not all the girls have it. I think that in this school, it is a must for the boys to wear school tie but for the girls, maybe they only wear it because they are councilors or someone of a higher rank among the students. They might be potential leaders identified by the teachers who lead the class well and are probably good role models for the students.

In the top center of the photo, there is a boy who seem to be very enthusiastic about taking the class photo. He has one of the widest smile and I think he is really enjoying himself and is feeling very ecstatic. He comes across to me as someone who really likes to take photos and is more open than the other boys. I infer that from the fact that he is really not afraid to express his emotions and excitedly posed for the camera. He appears to be a happy-go-lucky person. Most of the students in the class are also seen showing a gesture frequently seen in photos when people pose for the camera. This tells me that they are enjoying themselves.

In my opinion, I think that after the class photo is taken, the class would probably go back to class. They might be in the midst of their lessons when they went to take the class photo. Hence, they would probably proceed back to class and continue with their lessons. Their form teacher would either go back to the staff room to do some marking of the class's assignment or he'll accompany the class and continue with his lessons. My inference derives from the fact that he is a teacher and also, the students do not have their bags nearby.

I think that this picture is taken because it is for the sake of remembrance and to capture that very moment of the class being united. It is probably taken because the school might want to use the photo to compile it into a year book of the whole school. I think that it is very important that the school conducts photo taking for each and every class because when we graduate from school after O'levels, we would at least have the class photo to help us remember the class we were in, and the thick and thin we have been through together as a class. After looking at this picture, I think that as a class, the students should stay united and no matter what, it is important for them to build a strong bond and support each other. Even though they will go their separate ways after Secondary Four, they should still cherish the friendship bonds and they should stick together as one.


Written By: micHELLe tan(14)