Yesterday (1/10/09), my students had their EOY examinations... Truth be told, I felt very anxious too! But I have complete faith in each and every one of them! While invigilating some of my students, their focused expressions warmed my heart somehow... I could see them putting in so much effort and for that, I'm already very proud of them. I have also looked through some scripts, and how happy I feel for them, knowing that they have progressed so much and that their efforts will be rewarded! I really am very impressed with what I have read! As a teacher, I also think it is not only one's marks that matter, but the attitude towards learning! Even though a student may not score As, but if he/she enjoys the subject and puts in the best effort, that's already commendable!
I still recall when I was a student myself... In fact, I see some of me in my students. I had been through ups and downs, but I am very blessed to be able to finally realize my dreams of becoming a teacher. Seeing my students also remind me how fast time flies! I'm more than a decade older!
To my students: I know teenage years can be difficult and be filled with trial and tribulations, but I also believe that there's more inner strength in each of us than we truly know! Whenever you feel troubled and down, do know that you are hardly alone. I am now only a "tag" away :)
To me, teaching is a humble but infinietly rewarding career. My students may not know this, but very often, they make my day! My English classes, 1 Sapphire, 2 Opal and 2 Emerald will always remain very special and close to my heart. (I appreciate you so much my dears!) So will 1 Ruby, 1 Pearl, 1 Opal and 1 Emerald. You are my first classes in my teaching profession, and thank you for having made it such a memorable one... There is space in my heart for each and everyone of you, and your sweet and encouraging words always put a smile to my face and affirm my passion for teaching...
I hope through this blog, we can continue to keep in touch even if I won't be teaching you next year. I will also post up some notes and tips related to English and Literature from time to time so that it can also become a learning platform and not just for "listening" to Ms Tan's ramblings. I'm sure you have enough of that in school already!
Ok, I shall end the post here and hopfully the blog will get updated regularly... Sorry it looks so drab now, I probably need to hire one of you to do it up for me after your exams! Any volunteers? :)
Meanwhile,
I still recall when I was a student myself... In fact, I see some of me in my students. I had been through ups and downs, but I am very blessed to be able to finally realize my dreams of becoming a teacher. Seeing my students also remind me how fast time flies! I'm more than a decade older!
To my students: I know teenage years can be difficult and be filled with trial and tribulations, but I also believe that there's more inner strength in each of us than we truly know! Whenever you feel troubled and down, do know that you are hardly alone. I am now only a "tag" away :)
To me, teaching is a humble but infinietly rewarding career. My students may not know this, but very often, they make my day! My English classes, 1 Sapphire, 2 Opal and 2 Emerald will always remain very special and close to my heart. (I appreciate you so much my dears!) So will 1 Ruby, 1 Pearl, 1 Opal and 1 Emerald. You are my first classes in my teaching profession, and thank you for having made it such a memorable one... There is space in my heart for each and everyone of you, and your sweet and encouraging words always put a smile to my face and affirm my passion for teaching...
I hope through this blog, we can continue to keep in touch even if I won't be teaching you next year. I will also post up some notes and tips related to English and Literature from time to time so that it can also become a learning platform and not just for "listening" to Ms Tan's ramblings. I'm sure you have enough of that in school already!
Ok, I shall end the post here and hopfully the blog will get updated regularly... Sorry it looks so drab now, I probably need to hire one of you to do it up for me after your exams! Any volunteers? :)
Meanwhile,
ALL THE BEST! YOU CAN DO IT. YOU WILL ACHIEVE IF YOU BELIEVE!
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