Yup, the new year is coming soon... A new year of hopes, dreams and maybe even success!
I mean success for all my classes, whether of 2009 or 2010. Every class I have taught in CSS has given me memories that I will indeed treasure...
I think some of you guys are pretty happy that I won't be teaching you anymore next year. Haha, no more scoldings, no more naggings. But then, as you grow a year older, you also will encounter other people or teachers telling you "no more playing, no more fooling around".
Some of you will be in your streaming year next year, while some of you will be now known as the mighty Upper Sec seniors. I do hope no matter which class you are in, you will remember all that I've said/nagged/scolded in class because I didn't say all those things for nothing.
I said/did all those things in the hope that you will learn and grow. Some of you probably still hate me for the things I said during the year to you, but I know you will understand one day. I trust you. I trust you will grow up and understand sooner or later.
Since the holidays are ending, I hope all homework is done (yes, homework!) and all books and uniforms are bought.
And since we can't delay the start of the school term and prolong the holidays (as much as all of us want to), let's look on the bright side and await a new beginning! A new beginning of maybe new friends, new teachers and better results!
Just a note: For those who think that Ms Teo will ignore you if she is not teaching you anymore, you are wrong. Anytime you need to talk to someone, and you think I can be a good listener, I'm always here :)
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Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Of the End in Sight
Time really flies, doesn't it?
It feels like year 2009 has just started, with new classes, new teachers and even new friends.
It has been a year of laughter and tears. Laughter every time I walk in and I see your happy, smiling faces. Tears every time the lesson doesn't go as I expected or something happens that takes the joy out of learning.
Even with tears, I still found the year extremely enriching and enjoyable for me. I love my classes of 2009 and I wish I can follow some of them up. Unfortunately, circumstances are such that they now have other EL teachers with them. The good part is, these other teachers have so much more experience than I have and so the students are definitely going to benefit.
I miss all my students, regardless of whether I've scolded/punished you before. I really care for every one of you out there, and I hope no matter what happens in future, you will remember you had this female PRETTY teacher who has tried her hardest to give you good lessons.
In fact, I hope at least some of you have learnt something from my lessons throughout this year.
Let's now look forward to the new year and rejoice! :) In the meanwhile, do enjoy your holidays!
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It feels like year 2009 has just started, with new classes, new teachers and even new friends.
It has been a year of laughter and tears. Laughter every time I walk in and I see your happy, smiling faces. Tears every time the lesson doesn't go as I expected or something happens that takes the joy out of learning.
Even with tears, I still found the year extremely enriching and enjoyable for me. I love my classes of 2009 and I wish I can follow some of them up. Unfortunately, circumstances are such that they now have other EL teachers with them. The good part is, these other teachers have so much more experience than I have and so the students are definitely going to benefit.
I miss all my students, regardless of whether I've scolded/punished you before. I really care for every one of you out there, and I hope no matter what happens in future, you will remember you had this female PRETTY teacher who has tried her hardest to give you good lessons.
In fact, I hope at least some of you have learnt something from my lessons throughout this year.
Let's now look forward to the new year and rejoice! :) In the meanwhile, do enjoy your holidays!
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Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Yes I know it's been a long time since I last posted, but where do I find the time to post when I've been busy trying to mark all your assignments and tests so that I can return them to you before the exams?
And yup, Thursday looms.
Please get ready for Thursday's papers. They're not going to be easy at all.
But in any case, I know you guys can do it! :)
And yup, Thursday looms.
Please get ready for Thursday's papers. They're not going to be easy at all.
But in any case, I know you guys can do it! :)
Monday, August 24, 2009
I'm sick, people!
Gah. Sorry for missing lessons.
Ms Tan will be taking over for this week, and I WILL know if you have been misbehaving in her lessons so... please pay attention! Plus, since the exams are coming, whatever she's doing now is way way important!
I'll drink more water and take more Vitamin C in the meantime... bleah.
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Gah. Sorry for missing lessons.
Ms Tan will be taking over for this week, and I WILL know if you have been misbehaving in her lessons so... please pay attention! Plus, since the exams are coming, whatever she's doing now is way way important!
I'll drink more water and take more Vitamin C in the meantime... bleah.
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Sunday, June 7, 2009
The Complexity We Face Everyday...
For those who are demoralised over your less-than-average English results, do not despair yet! How could we ever master the horrendously complicated English Language when it's like this???
Another English Lesson
We'll begin with box, and the plural is boxes;
But the plural of ox should be oxen, not oxes.
Then one fowl is goose, but two are called geese ...
Yet the plural of moose should never be meese.
You may find a lone mouse or a whole lot of mice,
But the plural of house is houses, not hice.
If the plural of man is always called men,
When couldn't the plural of pan be called pen?
The cow in the plural may be cows or kine,
But the plural of vow is vows, not vine.
And I speak of a foot, and you show me your feet,
But I give a boot ... would a pair be called beet?
If one is a tooth and a whole set are teeth,
Why shouldn't the plural of booth be called beeth?
If the singular is this and plural is these,
Why shouldn't the plural of kiss be nicknamed kese?
Then one may be that, and three may be those,
Yet the plural of hat would never be hose;
We speak of a brother, and also of brethren,
But though we say mother, we never say methren.
The masculine pronouns are he, his and him,
But imagine the feminine she, shis, and shim!
So our English, I think you will all agree,
Is the trickiest language you ever did see.
I take it you already know
Of tough and bough and cough and dough?
Others may stumble, but not you
On hiccough, thorough, slough, and through?
Well, done! And now you wish, perhaps
To learn of less familiar traps?
Beware of heard, a dreadful word
That looks like beard and sounds like bird.
And dead; it's said like bed, not bead;
For goodness sake, don't call it deed!
Watch out for meat and great and threat,
(they rhyme with suite and straight and debt)
A moth is not a moth in mother.
Nor both in bother, broth in brother.
And here is not a match for there.
And dear and fear for bear and pear.
And then there's dose and rose and lose
-- Just look them up -- and goose and choose.
And cork and work and card and ward,
And font and front and word and sword.
And do and go, then thwart and cart.
Come, come, I've hardly made a start
.A dreadful language? Man alive,
I'd learned to speak it when I was five,
And yet to write it,the more I sigh ...
(Taken from http://www.lifesmith.com/english.html#anchor17447254)
Now you know why English is not easy to master?
Master we may not, but learn and use we definitely can!
So don't give up on learning English ok? =)
Another English Lesson
We'll begin with box, and the plural is boxes;
But the plural of ox should be oxen, not oxes.
Then one fowl is goose, but two are called geese ...
Yet the plural of moose should never be meese.
You may find a lone mouse or a whole lot of mice,
But the plural of house is houses, not hice.
If the plural of man is always called men,
When couldn't the plural of pan be called pen?
The cow in the plural may be cows or kine,
But the plural of vow is vows, not vine.
And I speak of a foot, and you show me your feet,
But I give a boot ... would a pair be called beet?
If one is a tooth and a whole set are teeth,
Why shouldn't the plural of booth be called beeth?
If the singular is this and plural is these,
Why shouldn't the plural of kiss be nicknamed kese?
Then one may be that, and three may be those,
Yet the plural of hat would never be hose;
We speak of a brother, and also of brethren,
But though we say mother, we never say methren.
The masculine pronouns are he, his and him,
But imagine the feminine she, shis, and shim!
So our English, I think you will all agree,
Is the trickiest language you ever did see.
I take it you already know
Of tough and bough and cough and dough?
Others may stumble, but not you
On hiccough, thorough, slough, and through?
Well, done! And now you wish, perhaps
To learn of less familiar traps?
Beware of heard, a dreadful word
That looks like beard and sounds like bird.
And dead; it's said like bed, not bead;
For goodness sake, don't call it deed!
Watch out for meat and great and threat,
(they rhyme with suite and straight and debt)
A moth is not a moth in mother.
Nor both in bother, broth in brother.
And here is not a match for there.
And dear and fear for bear and pear.
And then there's dose and rose and lose
-- Just look them up -- and goose and choose.
And cork and work and card and ward,
And font and front and word and sword.
And do and go, then thwart and cart.
Come, come, I've hardly made a start
.A dreadful language? Man alive,
I'd learned to speak it when I was five,
And yet to write it,the more I sigh ...
(Taken from http://www.lifesmith.com/english.html#anchor17447254)
Now you know why English is not easy to master?
Master we may not, but learn and use we definitely can!
So don't give up on learning English ok? =)
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Yahoo~~~
And yes, exams are finally over!
Isn't it a relief to finally not mug night after night anymore? Of course, all of you still have your final year exams to think about soon, but then it's alright to take a breather first isn't it? =)
I've been wondering lately, what makes a good teacher? Now, there are many different definitions of the word "good". Some of you may associate "good" with "likeable", whereas others might think "good" = "teaches well/I can totally understand the lesson".
Do you have other definitions of what makes a good teacher? Do let us know by leaving a comment in this post. Tell us what you think a good teacher is like and, if possible, tell us if you have a specific good teacher in mind (either in primary school or secondary school).
I'll be waiting for your comments... =)
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Isn't it a relief to finally not mug night after night anymore? Of course, all of you still have your final year exams to think about soon, but then it's alright to take a breather first isn't it? =)
I've been wondering lately, what makes a good teacher? Now, there are many different definitions of the word "good". Some of you may associate "good" with "likeable", whereas others might think "good" = "teaches well/I can totally understand the lesson".
Do you have other definitions of what makes a good teacher? Do let us know by leaving a comment in this post. Tell us what you think a good teacher is like and, if possible, tell us if you have a specific good teacher in mind (either in primary school or secondary school).
I'll be waiting for your comments... =)
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Saturday, April 11, 2009
Superhero Alert
It's been a hectic term and I'm glad it's coming to an end. What with planning lessons, marking scripts, writing reports, doing up timetables, I don't exactly remember having the time for anything at all. Sigh.
Anyway here are some pictures of 1/3 during their hero creation. Some were actually pretty good, it's a pity the students threw them away immediately after the lesson.
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Anyway here are some pictures of 1/3 during their hero creation. Some were actually pretty good, it's a pity the students threw them away immediately after the lesson.
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Monday, February 16, 2009
Of the grand ITE
I went with my class to ITE Bukit Batok last Monday and Tuesday and it was interesting, to say the least. Many things happened, both good and bad so let's not delve in deeper here.
Hard at work...
But I can see, at least, that my class is now on the right track. Most of them were attentive and they asked pretty pertinent and good questions about their future careers or courses they would like to attend at ITE three years down the road. I'm really glad that most of them are sensible enough to know that their route to success lies in their own hands, and I'm definitely willing to give a helping hand to any who might need it. :)
Here are some pictures (lame, funny, blur, etc) I took while I was observing them.
Hard at work... Mug shots of Lutfi and Aziq
Guess whose shadow this is?
Mr Tay decides to show them what he's made of.
Phew. Took me some time to get these photos up, and they are not even the full set! Oh well, as you all know me, technology and Ms Teo do not go well together at all. Sigh.
P.S. All the way Jeremy! We're rooting for you! :)
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Monday, February 9, 2009
Of work and work and work and...
It's interesting how things are sometimes.
I set up this blog in the hope of putting up entries that can either help some of you in your work, or inspiring in some way. Then I thought I could keep to my commitment of one post weekly at least, so you guys don't feel too bored, thinking that all Ms Teo knows is to talk (Well, yes I do know how to talk, but.. you get what I mean).
Been sick recently, a bout of flu and viral infections left me pale and breathless most of the time last week. Took a day off school on Friday, hoping that things can be better. Yup, I do feel better already, but still pale and feeling faint at times, or in a student's words, " 'cher, your face today no colour, I don't like".
Took some fun and interesting pictures today when I went with my class to ITE Bukit Batok. I'll find some time to upload them here as well as in Facebook after the level camps yeah?
In the meantime, do take care everyone, the flu bug's in town... Drink more water and oh yah, please enjoy yourself in camp! Whether you're in Sec 1 (classes I'm teaching now), Sec 2 (my class), or Sec 3 (my previous classes), you know you're in for a fun time during camp, so just have fun before the gruelling school days start again! :)
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I set up this blog in the hope of putting up entries that can either help some of you in your work, or inspiring in some way. Then I thought I could keep to my commitment of one post weekly at least, so you guys don't feel too bored, thinking that all Ms Teo knows is to talk (Well, yes I do know how to talk, but.. you get what I mean).
Been sick recently, a bout of flu and viral infections left me pale and breathless most of the time last week. Took a day off school on Friday, hoping that things can be better. Yup, I do feel better already, but still pale and feeling faint at times, or in a student's words, " 'cher, your face today no colour, I don't like".
Took some fun and interesting pictures today when I went with my class to ITE Bukit Batok. I'll find some time to upload them here as well as in Facebook after the level camps yeah?
In the meantime, do take care everyone, the flu bug's in town... Drink more water and oh yah, please enjoy yourself in camp! Whether you're in Sec 1 (classes I'm teaching now), Sec 2 (my class), or Sec 3 (my previous classes), you know you're in for a fun time during camp, so just have fun before the gruelling school days start again! :)
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Saturday, January 10, 2009
Of Saving Up...
Jun. 14th, 2005
Money is not everything. But I can't live without it, I realise. I try to scrimp and save, of course, when the GSS is on like now, scrimping and saving gets relegated to the bottom of my mind while buying that "must-get-since-got-discount" item takes top priority. I try to convince myself that I don't need that particular item any more do I need another pair of shorts to add to my growing wardrobe. "Must buy for school!" Anyway, that convincing didn't work, as I reached for that item, brushing off that angel who was on my shoulder and embracing the devil on the other side.
The GSS is definitely not for people like me, not for people who live on only their tuition pay. So that's how looking for jobs comes in. Flipping the classified ads daily became a habitual routine of mine while eating breakfast, zooming in on part time vacancies, since tuition hours are irregular. But, somehow, every one I called turned out to be either some sleazy-sounding shrine with the aim of devouring pretty, kind,caring girls like me, or they are located in some forest deep deep in the plains. What is a girl like me supposed to do? A pretty, kind, caring girl like me? No idea.
So I gave up on classified ads and turned to online job sites. Whoo, dozens of vacancies to take my pick from. I clicked on "Apply" and "Send resume" happily, clicking and sending, clicking and sending, clicking and sending...
A phone call. I snatched the phone up. "Well, we DID say we have admin/customer service jobs available, but they are all taken up. How would you like to do some swimsuit modelling? The pay is very attractive.."
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Which part of my resume says I have a to-die-for body suited for modelling? Even a pretty, kind, caring girl like me can have a cellulite-filled, fat-rolling and heavy-peared-shape body too. Anyway that's not the point. The point here is, I applied for an admin post, and I got a modelling stint? And the best part : "You only have to pay $200 for your portfolio, after which we will 'supposedly' give you some assignments by "some prestigious" companies who are looking for people like you." Ok, so the "supposedly" was added by me, but hey, a portfolio which costs me 200 bucks is supposed to get me some assignments? And I cant even remember which "prestigious companies" he mentioned, but it sure didn't sound like anything I've heard before. And hello, I didn't even send my photo together with my resume, they are looking for people like me? Wow, I knew I was good, but still....
Looking for jobs stinks, finding one sucks and the actual job-working is quite boring. Haha. So let's just stick with the scrimping and saving...
Aha. I knew I saw some ads on discounts for skirts...
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Money is not everything. But I can't live without it, I realise. I try to scrimp and save, of course, when the GSS is on like now, scrimping and saving gets relegated to the bottom of my mind while buying that "must-get-since-got-discount" item takes top priority. I try to convince myself that I don't need that particular item any more do I need another pair of shorts to add to my growing wardrobe. "Must buy for school!" Anyway, that convincing didn't work, as I reached for that item, brushing off that angel who was on my shoulder and embracing the devil on the other side.
The GSS is definitely not for people like me, not for people who live on only their tuition pay. So that's how looking for jobs comes in. Flipping the classified ads daily became a habitual routine of mine while eating breakfast, zooming in on part time vacancies, since tuition hours are irregular. But, somehow, every one I called turned out to be either some sleazy-sounding shrine with the aim of devouring pretty, kind,caring girls like me, or they are located in some forest deep deep in the plains. What is a girl like me supposed to do? A pretty, kind, caring girl like me? No idea.
So I gave up on classified ads and turned to online job sites. Whoo, dozens of vacancies to take my pick from. I clicked on "Apply" and "Send resume" happily, clicking and sending, clicking and sending, clicking and sending...
A phone call. I snatched the phone up. "Well, we DID say we have admin/customer service jobs available, but they are all taken up. How would you like to do some swimsuit modelling? The pay is very attractive.."
!!!
Which part of my resume says I have a to-die-for body suited for modelling? Even a pretty, kind, caring girl like me can have a cellulite-filled, fat-rolling and heavy-peared-shape body too. Anyway that's not the point. The point here is, I applied for an admin post, and I got a modelling stint? And the best part : "You only have to pay $200 for your portfolio, after which we will 'supposedly' give you some assignments by "some prestigious" companies who are looking for people like you." Ok, so the "supposedly" was added by me, but hey, a portfolio which costs me 200 bucks is supposed to get me some assignments? And I cant even remember which "prestigious companies" he mentioned, but it sure didn't sound like anything I've heard before. And hello, I didn't even send my photo together with my resume, they are looking for people like me? Wow, I knew I was good, but still....
Looking for jobs stinks, finding one sucks and the actual job-working is quite boring. Haha. So let's just stick with the scrimping and saving...
Aha. I knew I saw some ads on discounts for skirts...
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