Felt a little desolate walking out of class today. Don't think I taught much and they understood much.


Dejected.

Of Revival

Yup, I'm back.

Was feeling kinda down and tired recently of work, that's why I chose not to post anything here. It's not exactly teaching that I'm tired of, but more of the work involved and the way some students behave.


But yes, I'm back with a vengence and I really really hope I can make a difference in some of your lives. You don't have to tell me if I made a difference in your life, but please tell me if I don't ok? =)


I've been thinking about my classes this March hols and I realised I haven't done the best I can with them.

Therefore this is what I propose:
I will have consultation slots every Monday and Friday afternoon from 2.30pm to 5.30pm (last order at 5pm!). Anyone who wants to ask me anything regarding your class assignments/tests/exam is welcome to book a slot with me.... And yes I mean you guys from 2/3, 2/4 and 3M! So don't pretend and look away... I'M WATCHING YOU.


Anyway. I really hope you guys had a good break (yes, yes, I know, what break, you say. You have mountains of homework to clear all week right?), both mentally and physically. It's going to be a short run to the exams now so please hang on and let's work together ok? =)

EL MYE ---> 30 April


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I'm disappointed. At some students.

Sometimes I wonder what is it that students want out of school. Yes you study, but is that so boring such that you have to resort to stupid antics to attract attention to yourself?


I'm really exhausted.

Of Contentment and Disappointment

How was your level camp guys? Fun?

I hope you had fun, because I did! :) I went to the Sec 2 camp and yup it was very heartwarming indeed to see so many of you enjoying yourselves. I hope whatever you've learnt during camp (values, skills etc) will be used on challenges you might face in your life...

As much as I like to stay happy and contented with the camp, I can't help but feel upset at a certain piece of news I heard about another level camp. I'm upset at the people directly involved in the event, but even more so, I'm extremely disappointed with a certain someone whom I would never have thought will help the perpetrator do his deed. I hope he knows what he did was wrong...

All in all, it has been a rather fun 3 days and 2 nights, so now... let's get ready for school! :)


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New Hopes for the Coming Year...

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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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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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! :)