Wednesday, January 30, 2008
My understudy introduced a japanese drama to me called, "One litre of tears". Its a true story about a 15 year old girl who has spinocerebellar degeneration. It is really very very sad and those who cry easily will definitely be able to cry out that one litre of tears. Kind of makes empathise with them. The girl is really very pitiful! So do watch it if you have the time. Shall not say more...
Monday, January 21, 2008
Thursday, January 17, 2008
It's been a very JOYful day today. The good and the bad came altogether at once. I guess its good to experience the difficult situations that students put teachers through and learn how to handle such situations. It is then, that we grow to become more mentally prepared for the things that may/will come in future. I guess the young and kind face of mine will have to go before I can actually handle the more challenging classes. I don't know where I heard this from but someone said that there are no lousy students but lousy teachers. I will therefore work on that and see how I can deal with the different types of students that one may face.
Its very heart warming when students actually remember you even though you have only seen them once. It really made my day when students ask me when I will go to their class again or a just a simple shout "HELLO MR ONG!" whenever they see me in one of the classrooms or just walking around in school. I just felt soooo touched... heee... Though my day didn't begin well today, all negativity sort of went away when other classes came. Relief teaching is such a great experience which I will never ever forget. Praise God for all his blessings! Hallelujah! =)
Its very heart warming when students actually remember you even though you have only seen them once. It really made my day when students ask me when I will go to their class again or a just a simple shout "HELLO MR ONG!" whenever they see me in one of the classrooms or just walking around in school. I just felt soooo touched... heee... Though my day didn't begin well today, all negativity sort of went away when other classes came. Relief teaching is such a great experience which I will never ever forget. Praise God for all his blessings! Hallelujah! =)
Friday, January 11, 2008
It has been a meaningful and great day today!! I feel very touched and heartened after meeting a great bunch of students today.
As usual, I was woken up by THE call (actually I was half awake, waiting/hoping for them to call me...). So I made my way down to school and the first class I went was a 2 hr Sec 5 Art class. Art and I don't go together, so I was wondering what should I do with the class for that 2 hours. In the end, I didn't have to do much because my class was so so proactive! Upon knowing that their teacher wasn't here, they took out their homework automatically and started doing their work! I was quite pleased and shock at the same time because most classes that I've went would spend their time talking away even if I have given them something to do. But this class just started doing their homework QUIETLY! I was so impressed that till now I still cannot forget those students. Haha... I went around helping them with their maths and chem of course and that is how I spent my 2hrs there. It didn't feel like a teacher with students. Rather, it felt more like a senior guiding his juniors and helping them out with their work. It really felt great and I felt appreciated! Chit chatting with them, seeing them talk among themselves and help each other out with their work. It is really very very heartening! Awwwww... They even exclaimed that it was one of the rare moments where their class was so quiet, especially so for a class with a relief teacher. And so, the 2 hrs went pass like that so quickly. There were happy farewells and I'm glad that I've created an impression in them (i hope...) because they certainly did create a very deep impression in me. =) I pray that they will continue to work hard for their exams and get that good grades for their Os this year, being bright students they are!
After work, I went back to Montfort to help out for their CCA orientation. Though we did not meet our target of 30, we didn't do that bad either. A whooping 26 students wrote their names and I pray that every single one of them will remain in choir or even put choir as their first choice. The choir did put in a lot of hard, albeit last minute, work for this and I am very proud of them. Yes, the booth, board and banner can be better, but whatever mistakes that they might have made has been done. All I hope is that they will learn from it and that the future committee will do better next year. The choir spirit was there (have not seen it for soooo long)! Coming together as a group and shouting "CHOIR" together definitely made me feel good. It sort of made me feel tat the members actually still care for the choir. I see a few members making noise about this and that about choir before practice begin, but seeing them give in their all for the preparation really heartens me, yet again. I pray that they will strive to do better for the future of the choir. haaaa...
Indeed, it has been a great and meaningful day today! It made me confirm my ambition of being a teacher =)
As usual, I was woken up by THE call (actually I was half awake, waiting/hoping for them to call me...). So I made my way down to school and the first class I went was a 2 hr Sec 5 Art class. Art and I don't go together, so I was wondering what should I do with the class for that 2 hours. In the end, I didn't have to do much because my class was so so proactive! Upon knowing that their teacher wasn't here, they took out their homework automatically and started doing their work! I was quite pleased and shock at the same time because most classes that I've went would spend their time talking away even if I have given them something to do. But this class just started doing their homework QUIETLY! I was so impressed that till now I still cannot forget those students. Haha... I went around helping them with their maths and chem of course and that is how I spent my 2hrs there. It didn't feel like a teacher with students. Rather, it felt more like a senior guiding his juniors and helping them out with their work. It really felt great and I felt appreciated! Chit chatting with them, seeing them talk among themselves and help each other out with their work. It is really very very heartening! Awwwww... They even exclaimed that it was one of the rare moments where their class was so quiet, especially so for a class with a relief teacher. And so, the 2 hrs went pass like that so quickly. There were happy farewells and I'm glad that I've created an impression in them (i hope...) because they certainly did create a very deep impression in me. =) I pray that they will continue to work hard for their exams and get that good grades for their Os this year, being bright students they are!
After work, I went back to Montfort to help out for their CCA orientation. Though we did not meet our target of 30, we didn't do that bad either. A whooping 26 students wrote their names and I pray that every single one of them will remain in choir or even put choir as their first choice. The choir did put in a lot of hard, albeit last minute, work for this and I am very proud of them. Yes, the booth, board and banner can be better, but whatever mistakes that they might have made has been done. All I hope is that they will learn from it and that the future committee will do better next year. The choir spirit was there (have not seen it for soooo long)! Coming together as a group and shouting "CHOIR" together definitely made me feel good. It sort of made me feel tat the members actually still care for the choir. I see a few members making noise about this and that about choir before practice begin, but seeing them give in their all for the preparation really heartens me, yet again. I pray that they will strive to do better for the future of the choir. haaaa...
Indeed, it has been a great and meaningful day today! It made me confirm my ambition of being a teacher =)
Thursday, January 10, 2008
I was waken by a phone call which I am so happy to answer today! I finally got to relief teach!! The feeling was great! The students were very cute... haaa... First time ever am I bombarded with the words "teacher teacher". Hopefully I get called up again for that!
Went back to Montfort today for choir again. Helped out with their CCA orientation stuff... Hopefully we can recruit the target amount of sec 1s tmr!! Can't wait =)
Went back to Montfort today for choir again. Helped out with their CCA orientation stuff... Hopefully we can recruit the target amount of sec 1s tmr!! Can't wait =)
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
I so need to find a job. Tried calling a few schools today to ask if they have any vacancy for relief teaching but to no avail. This is bad. The school I wanted to teach at has not called me yet. I guess I shall just be patient and wait. But in the mean time, I need to look for a job to kill my time. Tried applying for a few online home tuition agencies but I have not had an assignment so far. So I'm quite desperate...... Oh well, patience is a virture. Whatever God's will is for me man =)
The Twins!
The Santarinas
Grandma and mum with the little kiddies who wants to blow the candle
Yesterday was a great!! Log Branch and Manpower Branch gathering!! It has been like almost 2 years since I last met my upperstudy and I finally got to see him yesterday. Its great meeting the other loggies. How nice =)
Anyway, here are some photos taken LAST year...
The Twins! The Santarinas Grandma and mum with the little kiddies who wants to blow the candle
That's all for now. Will post more photos from yesterday and last friday if i get them. Wahaha... Hopefully I get a job soon... *fingers crossed*
Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Time spent with God on New Year's eve is a time well spent indeed! The presence of God is truly great at Church today! It's the best count down I ever had and I just can't help but to feel high!! woohoo!! =) Now that the high-ness has died down and the tired-ness starts to kick in, i guess I'll just post the first few photos I've taken this year!! =)) Thanks to Choon for being so patronising... haha...
That hand in not mine by the way... wahhahahahaha....
I shall name these photos "Our first faces in 2008!" Lame it is... but i don't care... haha... Anyway, I shall post more photos of Christmas and the wedding dinner tomorrow or something. Its time for me to take my nappy nap =D Have a blessed new year everyone!!
That hand in not mine by the way... wahhahahahaha....
I shall name these photos "Our first faces in 2008!" Lame it is... but i don't care... haha... Anyway, I shall post more photos of Christmas and the wedding dinner tomorrow or something. Its time for me to take my nappy nap =D Have a blessed new year everyone!!