Just came to know that today is more or less the last day of the GCE O'Levels. I have told everyone before, right? Time will fly past very quickly! I just want you guys (at least those who are reading) to reflect a bit before you go off and enjoy the break, a long one indeed.
Have you put in your best effort, not just over the past couple of months but over the 2 years of preparation?
Do you think that you have done your best for the papers?
Is your conscience pricking you for not trying hard enough although you have been telling people that you have tried your best?
If your answers to the first 2 question is 'yes' and to the last question is 'no', I just want to say that GO AND ENJOY YOUR BREAK! You deserve it! (But remember, don't be too hard on yourself with the answers. Some of you have tried your best but are too humble.) But if your answers are otherwise, what is done is done. Have a good break and hope for the best!
Just want to say I still miss everyone and I shall see you all (I try ok!) next year when you receive your results!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Hi there! Anybody?
Was doing a bit of invigilating when I realised that it has been 3 months since I moved to a new place and adopted a new status. 3 months has always been an interesting way to gauge things. When you take up a new job, your probation is usually 3 months. Even in a new relationship, whether communicated or not, there seems to be a 3 month testing time too. I guess over the last 3 months, things have not been that great. But I think I have emerged from the test a stronger person. Things are also more settled and the initial difficulty to get used to the new life has more or less disappeared. I am a little happier.
Then, as I was walking down the hall, I also came to realise something. Since the final examinations are here, it also means that the final crunch for the O'level pupils is nearing. Science practical exams are starting in 1 week plus time and the written exams are starting in mid-October! I started wondering how's my dearest 4Es are doing? For most of you, I know it's one the most difficult times to get by as you are working hard while a handful of you are proabably panicking because you have not been working for the past 2 yrs. Whichever the casem no point giving yourself too muc pressure, just try your very best and never panicked during the examination period. I know nerves get some of you very easliy. Just remember to to take a deep breath before you start the paper and believe that you can do it!
If you need to vent a little of stress or an advice or two, drop me a note or sms! I don't mind lending you a listening ear! Do your best PEOPLE!
Then, as I was walking down the hall, I also came to realise something. Since the final examinations are here, it also means that the final crunch for the O'level pupils is nearing. Science practical exams are starting in 1 week plus time and the written exams are starting in mid-October! I started wondering how's my dearest 4Es are doing? For most of you, I know it's one the most difficult times to get by as you are working hard while a handful of you are proabably panicking because you have not been working for the past 2 yrs. Whichever the casem no point giving yourself too muc pressure, just try your very best and never panicked during the examination period. I know nerves get some of you very easliy. Just remember to to take a deep breath before you start the paper and believe that you can do it!
If you need to vent a little of stress or an advice or two, drop me a note or sms! I don't mind lending you a listening ear! Do your best PEOPLE!
Thursday, August 14, 2008
The class photo that I really want to take..
Got a message from J. She said that today 4E3 took class photo..but I was not there...Felt a little down..it's the last official class photo..yet I was not there...
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Get up and climb again...
Dearest Sec 4s...
I know today is not a good day for many of you. I, myself, was feeling rather fidgety and I realised the reason was because sub-consciously I was worried about your MT results. I had wanted to drop you guys a message this morning but unfortunately, muddle head me left my phone at home. I was waiting for news but nothing came except for a MSN message from one of you. From that message, I knew that things did not go that right. Upon confirmation, I found out that quite a number of you did not perform up to expectations. I wish I could be there to cheer everyone up.
But look guys! I will only you all to sulk for just 12 hours because you are given a 2nd chance to better your results! Do remember that you have an ultimate battle to fight come October! Having MT as part of it is no big deal! Just remember that the teachers are here to help you along and fight with you! So, just get up and start climbing the hill again...the peak is within sight...
I know today is not a good day for many of you. I, myself, was feeling rather fidgety and I realised the reason was because sub-consciously I was worried about your MT results. I had wanted to drop you guys a message this morning but unfortunately, muddle head me left my phone at home. I was waiting for news but nothing came except for a MSN message from one of you. From that message, I knew that things did not go that right. Upon confirmation, I found out that quite a number of you did not perform up to expectations. I wish I could be there to cheer everyone up.
But look guys! I will only you all to sulk for just 12 hours because you are given a 2nd chance to better your results! Do remember that you have an ultimate battle to fight come October! Having MT as part of it is no big deal! Just remember that the teachers are here to help you along and fight with you! So, just get up and start climbing the hill again...the peak is within sight...
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
How's everyone?
Amazing, isn't it? Ms C or Mrs N actually managed 2 entries consecutively! I guess there's just so much that I want to share and let out.
Dropped Ms R an sms to congratulate her for achieving the Dedicated Service Award and had a short 'chat' with her. It felt really nice..not forgetting Ms M's comments on my blog...it's really very heart-warming to hear all the encouraging words from you girls! Isn't it interesting? It's like a role reversal. Usually, it should be the teacher encouraging the kids and seldom the other way round. Well, this is the beauty of teaching...after years of working hard and thinking that no one really cares...you realised that there are so many little angels around you. It just made my gloomy and tough day a lot prettier.
Although I must say that based on the little I know, some of you are still a little worrying...People! Remember! It's a mere 2 months to go! Isn't this what we have been waiting and working hard for all these years? I am really looking forward to next year...when we could laugh together...
Dropped Ms R an sms to congratulate her for achieving the Dedicated Service Award and had a short 'chat' with her. It felt really nice..not forgetting Ms M's comments on my blog...it's really very heart-warming to hear all the encouraging words from you girls! Isn't it interesting? It's like a role reversal. Usually, it should be the teacher encouraging the kids and seldom the other way round. Well, this is the beauty of teaching...after years of working hard and thinking that no one really cares...you realised that there are so many little angels around you. It just made my gloomy and tough day a lot prettier.
Although I must say that based on the little I know, some of you are still a little worrying...People! Remember! It's a mere 2 months to go! Isn't this what we have been waiting and working hard for all these years? I am really looking forward to next year...when we could laugh together...
Monday, August 4, 2008
The lousiest day so far...
The past 6 weeks at the new school have been rather smotth sailing, I must say. Although many colleagues did notice that I am not exactly that happy, I guess life is still not that bad. I guess today was really an exception. My dear students at LYS have been asking if my current students are bullying me. To be very honest, most are really nice and friendly. The initial reluctance to accept me has subsided quite a bit and I am slowly enjoying teaching the classes except for 1.
I walked out of the class today. I have been having terrible Monday blues all thanks to this particular class. That's because I only teach them character development and do not teach them any examinable subjects. Maybe in their minds, this is not that important. The first few weeks have been quite a struggle getting them to cooperate but today was the final straw. I had enough of their disrespect and decided to walk out. I refused to return despite the possible risk of being reprimanded by my boss as to me that's a sign of weakness. Really, at that point, no amount of scolding would deter me from staying put in the office. I was THAT angry!
After cooling down, I tried to recall when was the last time I walked out of a class. Can't really recall any this year nor last year. But I remember clearly that 2 years back, I walked out of a history class and the kids felt so bad that an apology card was made after I refused to see and her them apologise.
I guess I am still not over missing LYS and what I have experienced there. 5 long years and don't know how many hundreds of kids I have taught. Sometimes I really wonder will I ever be as happy in this new school?
I walked out of the class today. I have been having terrible Monday blues all thanks to this particular class. That's because I only teach them character development and do not teach them any examinable subjects. Maybe in their minds, this is not that important. The first few weeks have been quite a struggle getting them to cooperate but today was the final straw. I had enough of their disrespect and decided to walk out. I refused to return despite the possible risk of being reprimanded by my boss as to me that's a sign of weakness. Really, at that point, no amount of scolding would deter me from staying put in the office. I was THAT angry!
After cooling down, I tried to recall when was the last time I walked out of a class. Can't really recall any this year nor last year. But I remember clearly that 2 years back, I walked out of a history class and the kids felt so bad that an apology card was made after I refused to see and her them apologise.
I guess I am still not over missing LYS and what I have experienced there. 5 long years and don't know how many hundreds of kids I have taught. Sometimes I really wonder will I ever be as happy in this new school?
Thursday, July 10, 2008
It has been 3 weeks!
Today is Friday! The 3rd Friday of Term 3. Ms C has been known as Mrs N for 2 weeks now. Time is really crazy. It runs so fast that I have no choice but to just follow the flow...as a result, I hardly have the time to think or to reflect.
I know I promise everyone that I will update this blog regularly. But changing the school and getting married at the same time is taking the toil on me. Getting used to the new home is one thing. Getting used to the new work environement is really a challenge. Just last Friday, I had a really miserable moment, while sitting at my new mini cubicle doing some marking. A sudden sense of loss overwhelmed me and I started tearing. I started sniffing, trying really hard to hold back my tears but to no avail. I thought talking to people would help so I messaged some of my dearest ex-colleagues but all the messages that returned were so sweet and touching that I just cried. Well, not surprising to all of you...Mrs N is still a cry baby. Knowing how miserable I was feeling, I received a surprise gift (A SUNFLOWER...MY FAVOURITE!) from one of my ex-colleagues...well...early in the morning, the day after the Youth Day holiday, Mrs N started sniffing again.
Not forgetting all the sweet messages from all of you. From my 2 chair persons (M - I hope you are feeling better now), D, E(over MSN) and one of the history pupils, SK. Everytime you all mentioned that you are going to trash any pupils who bully me here, it just makes me smile. You guys have no idea how much I miss everyone (especially the Sec 4s). See? Even typing this makes my eyes teary. But no worries everyone, because I do not want to see anyone of you getting into trouble for trashing people, I will not let anyone bully me. Anyway, the pupils here are really nice to me. So, you all just focused on doing SUPER well in your O'levels and let me worry less.
So, all the sweet sweet pupils of mine, do not worry about me...things are getting a little better as days go by. Will share more with you all when there's a chance (in this blog or when we meet). In the meantime...study really hard! Remember to dream the biggest dream so that you can realise it!
Miss you all!
I know I promise everyone that I will update this blog regularly. But changing the school and getting married at the same time is taking the toil on me. Getting used to the new home is one thing. Getting used to the new work environement is really a challenge. Just last Friday, I had a really miserable moment, while sitting at my new mini cubicle doing some marking. A sudden sense of loss overwhelmed me and I started tearing. I started sniffing, trying really hard to hold back my tears but to no avail. I thought talking to people would help so I messaged some of my dearest ex-colleagues but all the messages that returned were so sweet and touching that I just cried. Well, not surprising to all of you...Mrs N is still a cry baby. Knowing how miserable I was feeling, I received a surprise gift (A SUNFLOWER...MY FAVOURITE!) from one of my ex-colleagues...well...early in the morning, the day after the Youth Day holiday, Mrs N started sniffing again.
Not forgetting all the sweet messages from all of you. From my 2 chair persons (M - I hope you are feeling better now), D, E(over MSN) and one of the history pupils, SK. Everytime you all mentioned that you are going to trash any pupils who bully me here, it just makes me smile. You guys have no idea how much I miss everyone (especially the Sec 4s). See? Even typing this makes my eyes teary. But no worries everyone, because I do not want to see anyone of you getting into trouble for trashing people, I will not let anyone bully me. Anyway, the pupils here are really nice to me. So, you all just focused on doing SUPER well in your O'levels and let me worry less.
So, all the sweet sweet pupils of mine, do not worry about me...things are getting a little better as days go by. Will share more with you all when there's a chance (in this blog or when we meet). In the meantime...study really hard! Remember to dream the biggest dream so that you can realise it!
Miss you all!
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