I started 2008 thinking that I won't be a form teacher any more and I was bracing myself for it. To me, I enjoy being one because the responsibilities and challenges of mentoring a class of 40 has always been meaningful, particularly as a teacher. So it means taking that responsibility away, it's like taking the joy and meaning of teaching from me and that was really depressing ...
Who can expect that within 24 hours, on the first of school I was already informed that I'd taking P6-3 again ... it was amazing!
Looking back, I can recount the ups and downs thoughout the year ... kids who are playful, coloring of their hair, not doing homework, preparing everyone for PSLE, instilling discipline and confidence and such ... this entire journey was priceless!
I'm still thankful of the rapport which is established with the pupils and parents. It was a totally different story in 2007. Perhaps knowing some of them through the 2007 Suzhou trip did the trick.
So here I am, sharing this segment of my 2008 reflection with you kids. Before I end this final entry of the year, I'd like to say a big THANK YOU to all the 40 of you. To be honest, when I began the year, I felt like nobody ... you kids make me feel like I'm somebody ...
What's your reflection of the year? It'd be great for you to pen it down ...
Have an eventful 2009 people ... God bless ...
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Monday, December 29, 2008
A suggestion for 31 December - just before the badminton session
Okay it's just an excuse. I need help to spring-clean my class on 31 December. Anyway I'll be in school by 9.30am. For those who are free in the morning and planning to go for the badminton session, do come as a group and meet me in our classroom ... the one beside the picturesque pond and the grass patch full of grasshoppers. We should be done by 10.30am and then we can take a relaxing stroll to Potong Pasir CC.
Those who want to help, just text (sms) me so that I'll know who to expect, thanks!
Come to think of it; it'll be meaningful to visit the school and the classroom one last time on the last day of the year ... cos technically you all are still Cedar pupils until 31 December ...
Those who want to help, just text (sms) me so that I'll know who to expect, thanks!
Come to think of it; it'll be meaningful to visit the school and the classroom one last time on the last day of the year ... cos technically you all are still Cedar pupils until 31 December ...
Badminton session confirmation and new year resolutions ...
I've been asked many times so I guess I need to say this.
The outing is confirmed.
Date: 31 Dec 2008
Time: 11am to 1pm
Venue: Potong Pasir CC (yes, I've booked 2 courts)
For those who are coming, do know that it's meant for P6-3 pupils (of 2008), come properly attired, with rackets (anyway I'll be bringing 3 to 4 rackets and shuttlecocks). You are discouraged from bringing expensive items and it's your responsibility to look after them. Should I find any undesirable characters attempting to steal things in a public place like this, I will not hesitate to hand this person over to the police. For me, that's all I ask cos I really want you to enjoy the session and not worry about things getting stolen.
Before I sign off, I just to point out the year is coming to an end and it'll be great you can do two things.
Firstly, reflect on the year 2008. What went well for you and what didn't. What can you learn from them? Any instances which you find memorable? In class? At home? Outside? You are encouraged to switch off your game consoles, PCs and TVs before you can do that properly. Don't let the year end without doing that!
Next, what are your resolutions for next year? Good results? Progress in sports? Play harder? Whatever it is, don't stop there. Think of ways of how to achieve them. Plan. Remember, talk is cheap and actions are always louder than words.
I've spoken enough. For me, I'll be publishing mine here. On 31 December 2008, my reflection and 1 January 2009 my resolutions. Looking forward to see yours then ... don't be shy!
The outing is confirmed.
Date: 31 Dec 2008
Time: 11am to 1pm
Venue: Potong Pasir CC (yes, I've booked 2 courts)
For those who are coming, do know that it's meant for P6-3 pupils (of 2008), come properly attired, with rackets (anyway I'll be bringing 3 to 4 rackets and shuttlecocks). You are discouraged from bringing expensive items and it's your responsibility to look after them. Should I find any undesirable characters attempting to steal things in a public place like this, I will not hesitate to hand this person over to the police. For me, that's all I ask cos I really want you to enjoy the session and not worry about things getting stolen.
Before I sign off, I just to point out the year is coming to an end and it'll be great you can do two things.
Firstly, reflect on the year 2008. What went well for you and what didn't. What can you learn from them? Any instances which you find memorable? In class? At home? Outside? You are encouraged to switch off your game consoles, PCs and TVs before you can do that properly. Don't let the year end without doing that!
Next, what are your resolutions for next year? Good results? Progress in sports? Play harder? Whatever it is, don't stop there. Think of ways of how to achieve them. Plan. Remember, talk is cheap and actions are always louder than words.
I've spoken enough. For me, I'll be publishing mine here. On 31 December 2008, my reflection and 1 January 2009 my resolutions. Looking forward to see yours then ... don't be shy!
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas everybody!
Happy holiday people! I wonder how are you going to spend it ...
For me, I'll be baking!
For me, I'll be baking!
Thursday, December 18, 2008
A new chapter - Secondary 1 Posting is out!
Hi again.
I hope all of you are pleased with your posting. If not, I hope you'll soon come to terms with it. As I've mentioned it before, it's not just the school which will make who you will be; your efforts, your attitude and last but not least the decisions which you'll make will matter at the end of your 4/5 years of secondary school life.
For those of you who are alone in the new school, do take the opportunity to make new friends. Remember a simple way is just smile (not evil ones) and introduce yourself. You'll need their help and likewise, so do they! As for the rest of us who are slightly more fortunate, i.e. I realise we have a Yuying and Beatty contingent ... still make new friends and at the same time, look out for one another. Also remember dont end your secondary school life with just the same friends from Cedar Primary!
With this, I end my role as your Form Teacher who won't be able to look out for you anymore. Stay sharp, keep in touch and do visit the blog (if you can remember)!
Oh yes, there's one more reminder; show up in your school uniform at your secondary school punctually @ 8.30am. Do bring money with you (I heard $350 should be enough) as it's quite likely you'll be buying books and uniform. Hope you'll like your new uniform and also the canteen food!
Take care and God bless!
I hope all of you are pleased with your posting. If not, I hope you'll soon come to terms with it. As I've mentioned it before, it's not just the school which will make who you will be; your efforts, your attitude and last but not least the decisions which you'll make will matter at the end of your 4/5 years of secondary school life.
For those of you who are alone in the new school, do take the opportunity to make new friends. Remember a simple way is just smile (not evil ones) and introduce yourself. You'll need their help and likewise, so do they! As for the rest of us who are slightly more fortunate, i.e. I realise we have a Yuying and Beatty contingent ... still make new friends and at the same time, look out for one another. Also remember dont end your secondary school life with just the same friends from Cedar Primary!
With this, I end my role as your Form Teacher who won't be able to look out for you anymore. Stay sharp, keep in touch and do visit the blog (if you can remember)!
Oh yes, there's one more reminder; show up in your school uniform at your secondary school punctually @ 8.30am. Do bring money with you (I heard $350 should be enough) as it's quite likely you'll be buying books and uniform. Hope you'll like your new uniform and also the canteen food!
Take care and God bless!
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Proposed Badminton session for P6-3 of 2008
Just a thought and I need some decent support before I can make it happen.
I'm planning to have a badmintion session @ Potong Pasir CC from 11am to 1pm on 31 December 2008. I'm thinking of booking 2 courts (in fact I think the CC only has two anyway) and hope to turn this into a monthly affair which is set to occur on the last Saturday of every month. It'll be great for us to catch up and keep in contact with one another after we have left Cedar.
What do you think of the idea? 31 December is go or not? Please reply to this post and for those of your ex-classmates who don't usually go online, let them know too! Let's decide on this soon so that I can book the courts ASAP!
Forget to mention, for now it's only open to P6-3 of 2008 so if you're coming I'd appreciate if you don't bring your so-call 'bf/gf' along ... it's not meant for a time to show-off ...
I'm planning to have a badmintion session @ Potong Pasir CC from 11am to 1pm on 31 December 2008. I'm thinking of booking 2 courts (in fact I think the CC only has two anyway) and hope to turn this into a monthly affair which is set to occur on the last Saturday of every month. It'll be great for us to catch up and keep in contact with one another after we have left Cedar.
What do you think of the idea? 31 December is go or not? Please reply to this post and for those of your ex-classmates who don't usually go online, let them know too! Let's decide on this soon so that I can book the courts ASAP!
Forget to mention, for now it's only open to P6-3 of 2008 so if you're coming I'd appreciate if you don't bring your so-call 'bf/gf' along ... it's not meant for a time to show-off ...
Secondary 1 Posting Results
Hi I'm back.
I was away for most part of this month due to my annual in-camp training from 17 November to 5 December and visiting some relatives in Perak, Malaysia from 10 December to 15 December.
Still feeling quite beat as the car journey was like 9 to 10 hours (and yes my butt hurts).
Anyway here's the important stuff.
Tomorrow, i.e. 18 December all of you can access your secondary One posting results via the following avenues:
I was away for most part of this month due to my annual in-camp training from 17 November to 5 December and visiting some relatives in Perak, Malaysia from 10 December to 15 December.
Still feeling quite beat as the car journey was like 9 to 10 hours (and yes my butt hurts).
Anyway here's the important stuff.
Tomorrow, i.e. 18 December all of you can access your secondary One posting results via the following avenues:
- This is new to me, SMS (as reported in the Straits Times); as long as you/your parents provided mobile phone number when you did the registration. I understand you'll receive the text message from 9am onwards.
- You can also dial 6691-2066 to reach an interactive voice system which will inform you of the results.
- Visit www.moe.edu.sg/education/admissions/secondary-one-posting/
- As a last resort, you can choose to visit the school.
I guess that very much sums up everything.
So this is it people ... I know you're excited and so am I. Really hope that you'll get the school of your choice.
All the best people!
Monday, December 1, 2008
Collection of PSLE certificate
Hi I'm back.
Please help me to relay this information to as many Cedar P6 (2008) pupils as possible.
Your PSLE certificate will be ready for collection beginning tomorrow, i.e. 2 December 2008. All you need to do is to collect it from the General Office from 8am to 5pm on weekdays and you need not come in your school uniform.
Do let your friends from P6-1, P6-2, P6-3 and P6-4 know, okay?
Thanks!
Please help me to relay this information to as many Cedar P6 (2008) pupils as possible.
Your PSLE certificate will be ready for collection beginning tomorrow, i.e. 2 December 2008. All you need to do is to collect it from the General Office from 8am to 5pm on weekdays and you need not come in your school uniform.
Do let your friends from P6-1, P6-2, P6-3 and P6-4 know, okay?
Thanks!
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