Instructions: Students and teachers are to respond according to the words in the script upon hearing the cue “Your respond”. Repeat this once.
Our
Recollections is a narration which briefly explains the stages that Singapore
went through to achieve independence and nationhood. Let us all reflect on our
journey as a nation.
There was a time, not long
ago,
When other flags flew in
Singapore.
The British flag in colonial
rule,
And the Japanese flag in
war.
There was no freedom, no
justice,
When our forefathers stepped
ashore.
Life was a struggle, bitter
and hard.
And families were hungry and
poor.
They spoke a dozen different
tongues,
Though their dreams were all
the same.
But their hopes for a better
life were lost,
When war and invasion came.
Your
Response… They had no rights, they had no say, And they longed
to be free one day.
After the war, we called for
change,
For the right to decide our
fate.
Some of us wanted democracy;
Others, a Communist state.
Riots and killings in our
streets,
Years of hate and fear.
People said we'd never
survive
As independence drew near.
When self-rule came, we took
a vote
And joined Malaysia, merged
as one.
But even friends disagree
sometime,
And more trouble had soon
begun.
Your
Response… Our happiness was not to be until our country could
be free.
August nine, nineteen sixty
five,
We were out of Malaysia …..
alone!
Against all odds we had to
build
A nation of our own.
We've come this far, by
ourselves,
One people from many lands.
Our forefathers paid the
price for us;
Now the future is in our
hands.
This is our home, where we
belong,
And our flag flies high and
free.
But let's not take for
granted
What we have will always be.
Your
Response… We pledge to keep our nation free, With justice and
equality…..
