Revived! My Thoughts on 2010...

Hello dears!

My blog has finally been revived :)

2010 has begun and this year is one with more responsibilities, new students, and more things to look forward to! The classes I'm teaching this year are 2 Ruby, 4 Ivory, 4 Amber, and combined Literature class with students from 4 Jade, 5 Ruby and 5 Amber. Last but not least, I have a form class this year - 1 Ruby! :) It's so wonderful to meet my students (old and new!) in school and what heartens me most are the smiles on my students' faces... I feel happy knowing you have all settled down well and look forward to going to school! Many of you have grown to be taller and more mature that sometimes I have difficulty even recognizing you!

Some of my thoughts on this one month thus far... (in point form, heehee...)

- I LOVE my classes and it's nice to teach upper secondary students this year!

- It sometimes hurt (teachers have emotions too!) when my students complain and groan about English class and Ms Tan being boring or too fierce and refuse to cooperate as a result. As much as I can be very fierce, it's really not something I enjoy... :( However, I will still put in my best effort and hopefully, in the long run, these students will understand that my actions really stem from genuine care and concern.

- I appreciate each and every one of my students, even if they make mistakes at times... Nobody is perfect and it is human to err... What is most important to me is that there is PROGRESS.... I see my students as INDIVIDUALS and don't believe in comparing... So do remember that ok? You are unique and special and I appreciate you for who you are!

- Each of you make teaching a dream come true for me... I have enjoyed and will continue to enjoy teaching, learning, and interacting with you! I always feel that I have the MOST LOVELY students, or am I just biased? :)

- 1 Ruby and 2 Ruby, I look forward to seeing you grow and realize your potential! You are precious gems to me and I hope we can learn and grow together! This age is difficult and will be challenging, but I'll be there!

- 4 Ivory, though you are sometimes "laidback" :P, your personalities and happy-go-lucky nature never fail to brighten my day... Plus your "MS GORGEOUS!" boosts my ego, hahahaha! I look forward to As and Bs only! :) I know it is a realistic goal we can work towards... Stay lively and wonderful

- 4 Amber, 4 Jade, 5 Ruby and 5 Amber... I remembered the first lesson when I went into class "mad" (or should i say Off Centre?)... Your reactions were really quite funny and adorable! I enjoy our Literature lessons so much and I hope you do too! Your active participation is much appreciated! Let's aim for As and Bs and no less! You guys are real good in case you didn't already know!

Sorry I don't have many pictures of you guys to upload yet, let's take some nice shots soon ok?

Stay good! :)