Happy Children's Day

The highlight for today would be the celebration for Children's Day... The day started with some P5s and P6s teachers coming together as pupils from class 7.12... This class is made up of many intellects, as well as problematic kids...

The form teacher is Mrs Silvia Lazar... Our class monitor is none other than me (naughty ah Boon) who is actually given a chance to be the class monitor... However I would always come late for class and not wear the monitor tie (just like Ellis...). My shirt is ironed and well pressed, but I would always fold my sleeves and flip my collar up...

I would choose to take a nap in the afternoon, then during the evening I would watch lots of television and sleep late at night... The next day I would wake up very late in the morning, skip breakfast, come to school looking very tired and sleepy (like Yisheng...)

"I'm writing this blog entry as Ah Boon, the ah-beng from class 7.12"

30 Sep 2009:

Woke up late again... Didn't eat breakfast again... This is like the 267th day in a row that I skipped my breakfast... No wonder Papa say I will never grow tall...

Tsk, irritating lor, always curse me that I cannot grow tall... To Papa: You very tall meh? Whatever I am today, it is all because of your genes mah... So whatever lor...

Anyway, today the whole class seems to be very excited... I also don't know whatever for... Anyway, it is Children's Day today...

How I wished I could stay home and zzz! Children's Day should be for us to sleep mah! Give us holiday! One day is not enough!

This morning got scolded by Mrs Lazar again for talking to Ivan and James... Sickening lor... Talking about yesterday's soccer match also must scold... Then she scolded me for not buttoning my shirt up properly... However it was time for flag raising and pledge taking...

Maybe it is my fault? Then today, Hara Woes hor, that head prefect very what lor... I like this like this only, then she like that already. So what lor... Today Peijing, the prefect who announced the announcements very cute... Her snow cap very nice...

School and lessons were as usual... English lor, Maths lor then Science lor... Mother Tongue also... Around 11am, we were all asked to gather in the hall for celebrations.

The programme went on with different levels preparing for different things... We played "Don't Forget the Lyrics", along with "Matching the items to the Teachers". Got presents for those who dared to go up...

After school went out to IMM for shopping! Bought a pair of pants from World of Sports! Okay! An early 'Children's Day' present for myself!

Happy Children's Day to my fellow SVians!

Back again as Mr Yeoh:

Alright class, I really hope you have enjoyed your Children's Day, and really hope you like all the presents given to you... As much as I am strict, I always believe in giving the best that I can for my own class of pupils...

We have only 10 days plus in school actually to go through a lot of times before our exams... I really hope everyone will fight this battle with me, and work together with me to achieve the improvements you want...

Happy Children's Day my dear pupils!

In matters of days!

Oh gosh! 30 days left to SA 2!!! Just 1 month away!

I hope all of you would have started on your revision and preparation...

Time to show self discipline and control...

After exams then go and have fun okay? For now...

Do your best and study hard!!!

I am also working hard together with all of you!

My heartfelt words to my darlings of 5.7s...

Hello 5.7s!~

Alright boys and girls, some of you have been commenting on this blog that you wanted me to post something... Actually if you want me to post something, perhaps all of you can help me out by giving me a topic so that I can work on it...

As of now, just allow me to go on and on about my feelings so far about 5.7...

I remembered the time when I first met all of you... I was really worried... Why worried? Well, being your form teacher, and teaching you only Maths and PE definitely has its weaknesses... I would not be able to monitor all of you closely, and most of all, I was worried about the naughty boys in the class...

Apart from behavioural problems of the boys, I was also worried that the girls in the class would give in to bad influence and learn the wrong things...

I was so worried for all of you, and how this class would turn out, and I was praying to God that He will bless this class and make this class a pleasant place for all to be in.

Indeed, as much as this class has not reached its best potential or even unleashed its best, I have also seen how this class have grown and improved, particularly in the work attitude as well as class spirit... I have seen how different ones who are always not handing in work on time, have started to respect, cooperate or 'give me face' by handing in their work on time.

Apart from that, they are putting in their real effort this time round to really try their best in their work... As much as I never show it on my face, but do you people know that deep down I am really glad, grateful, appreciative and thankful that you have done so?

With individuals, I have also observed changes in attitudes towards learning, towards school, and even behaviours. Those who were disrespectful have grown to be respectful of everyone, those who where playful have learnt self control, those who were rebellious have learnt obedience... These are priceless things in life which matter more to me than just the good grades you are capable of getting...

Actually, I am really thankful for all the support and cooperation that you have given to me thus far... Without your support and cooperation, I guess I would have given up long time ago to give my best and my time to try to make Maths lessons less boring and to try to make sure everyone understands new concepts etc...

I also must admit that I am not the best Maths teacher around who can give wonderful, and fun Maths lessons... Yet, even so, you have given me your support and stay attentive as much as you can through every lesson... Thank you 5.7 for that...

Of course, no one is perfect in this world, not even me. Hence I definitely understand that as much as 5.7 still have a long, long way to go and a lot more room for improvements, I am thankful that at least improvements and progressions have been made.

I am also confident that with the remaining days as a class, I will continue to see more of you emerging as successful individuals.

Success is not measured by pass or fail... It is measured by every bit of improvements you have made with all the best efforts you have put in...

Here, I really want to stress to everyone, not to take in the negative and hurtful things people (myself included) would say to you.

Let no one tell you that you are stupid, you are hopeless, you cannot be successful in future, you are fat, you are ugly, you are too thin, you are too short, you are unpopular...

THROW ALL THESE HURTFUL WORDS OUT OF THE WINDOW! These words can never help you to take that extra step to the next level, the next improvement, or the next positive change in your attitude...

I want you to know that I have this belief in all of you:

All of you may be caterpillars right now...

You are young, green and inexperience, not knowing everything in the world... You are going around exploring, making sense of what this world may be...

You are insignificant to many... Vulnerable and weak, you must feed and take in nutritious food to grow and stay alive... Just like how children learn new things everyday, protected by parents and provided the food, shelter and clothings to be kept safe...

Yet one day, all these caterpillars will morph to become beautiful butterflies...

One day, you will break forth from your crystalis and emerged as a new being...You will be beautiful, and be able to spread your wings to fly...

None of you are rotten apples or caterpillars forever... If you need someone to believe and trust that you can make it in life, I will gladly love to be that person... I trust in you. However, I cannot fight this journey in life or achieve this success for you. It is your life... The decision must come from you...

I really hope that you will start to believe in yourself to have that power to do greater things and be someone better than who you are now...

Treasure the days of your youth...

It has really been a journey of tears and joy teaching all of you... I may be strict, fierce, stern, scary, or whatever adjectives you may think of to describe me whenever I would scold or punish pupils who did not meet the expectations of the class... I would like to tell you that because I love you as my pupils, and because I care, it upsets me when I see you not doing your best, when your best is yet to be...

We have 35 days before the start of the examinations... I definitely wish for the best for all of you...

Do not fear your past, or be affected by the past... Live in the present, and work for the future... You may not have done well in the past, but let it not be a scar on you forever... It is time to claim your success and go for your happiness!

Lastly, tell yourself this:

"It is time to make things right. I have nothing to fear as long as I give my best."

So, give your best right now...

Just for laughs...

"Always treasure the days of your youth..." - Remember what I would always 'nag' at you for?

When we are young, we need to really learn to put our talents, strengths, good skills or gifts to good use, before we grow old and look back in our lives and regret...

These are some superheroes we are all too familiar with...

Imagine, when they get old, if they have not made full use of their skills when they are young, won't they live in regret?

Think, ponder, reflect...

At the same time, have a good laugh!

Spiderman

Wonder Woman

Batman & Robin

Superman

Poor Tweety

While I am away... Please do the following.

Some instructions for class 5.7 while I am away tomorrow.

NOTE: It is the responsibility of those who have visited the blog today to pass the message on to the class tomorrow, Friday, 4 Sep 2009.

There are work to be done, so please do not allow teachers to take the time away to do any other things.

Some important announcements:

*** NO SUPPLEMENTARY CLASS TOMORROW, FRIDAY 4th Sep 2009:

1) Maths Workbook 5B pages 113 to 118:
- Check your answers and do your corrections.
- Corrections are to be done in full, with workings and headings.
- Circle any questions which you may need me to explain.
- Hand in to Kelly after you are done. I want 36 copies excluding Samuel.

2) A Sum A Day Term 3.
- Check and mark from questions 30 to 50.
- Corrections are to be done, completed with workings.
- Circle questions which you need me to explain.

Weekend homework:
1)Maths textbook pages 113 to 127. Do in pencil and in your textbook, completed with workings.

Reminders:
1) Sign the consent form for supplementary classes and bring them during the classes next week.

2) Tuesday Supplementary classes, 8 Sep 2009: 12.30pm - 2.30pm - 5.7 classroom. Please have your lunch before coming to school.

3) Wednesday Supplementary class, 9 Sep 2009: 9.30am - 11.30am - 5.7 classroom.


Thank you!