Truly Awesome! Truly Happy!

As a teacher, I am always truly delighted when my students tell me that they did well in their examinations! Such good news never fails to make me squeal in pure joy! :) *beams at my students who have tried their utmost* 

I am proud to announce the stellar results of Secondary 4 (2013) [O Level]. 

Class of 10 Students: 2 - A1s, 1 - A2 and 7 - B3s! 

Private Student A: A1 for English and B3 for Combined Humanities (English Literature and Social Studies). 

Private Student B (N Level): A2 for English and B3 for Combined Humanities (English Literature and Social Studies). 

I thought that a few of them deserved better scores and expected a few more A1s and A2s but I know that all the students gave their all in the examinations and I have to applaud all of them for their effort! Good job!! :) 

Additionally, other than doing well for English Language (which is compulsory in the computation of L1B5), they did well on the whole! *cheers*

Their O level scores range from an impressive 7 points to a very good score of 16 points. They are off to a fabulous new chapter of their lives as either JC students or POLY students and I sincerely wish them all the best in all their endeavours and new adventures! Rock on!! :) 

What Makes Me SMILE Before I Fall Fast Asleep

Belated post to congratulate my students who took their Primary School Leaving Examinations in 2013. 

Primary 6 (2013) Class of 8 Students: 2A*s, 5As, 1B (for English Language) 

Primary 6 (Private Student A): A* for English

Primary 6 (Private Student B): A for English (Should be a very high A, because the student passed with beautiful flying colours!) 

Congratulations my Primary 6 cohort from 2013!! :) Well Done!! 

Firmly Flexible & Flexibly Firm

I LOVE OXYMORONS!

oxymoron:
(noun) a figure of speech or expressed idea in which apparently contradictory terms appear on conjunction. 

As a teacher and a parent, I have come to realise the importance and need to be Firmly Flexible and Flexibly Firm. 

As much as we, teachers and parents, want to give students and children the leeway and freedom to do what they want, when they want to but youngsters are youngsters and they need boundaries. While being firm with them, we need to bear in mind that there are times where flexibility is definitely required and should be 'executed'. 

Let me know what you think about being Firm and yet, Flexible :) as well as Flexible and yet, Firm. 

Such a BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL Dress!

A combination of sky blue, tiffany blue and sea blue were specially selected for they complement Dawn’s fair skin well. This dreamy gown was fully handcrafted to achieve the natural textures of roses and waves, as well as seamlessly blend all 3 shades of blue. 

Read more about it at www.jessicacindy.com/journal

[All credits to JESSICACINDY. Pictures and information belong to original creator - JESSICACINDY. Please note that images and text above are not mine. Please refer to original site.] 

I received this email from JESSICACINDY and immediately, I was AWED by the breath-taking sight of this absolutely gorgeous creation! I just had to share it with one and all!

Isn't this dreamy confection one of the most beautiful dresses ever? :) I would totally love to wear it for a grand occasion! WOW! :) Plus, blue is my favourite colour too! Sweet! 

a word that i love

There are countless words out there that I love because they have such interesting / lovely / special / cute... meanings and connotations. One word in particular that I love is "painkiller". 

I have super low threshold of pain and firmly disbelieve in suffering, what I consider, unnecessarily. When there is pain, KILL it. Kill it fast! Now, you tell me, how apt is the word "painKILLER" when it comes to murdering that horrid, pulsating, hair-wrenching, tears-coursing-down-face-uncontrollably PAIN? 

Painkillers are AMAZING! 

Before popping a painkiller or two or three...: I'm going to KILL myself! Argh! *Rolls on the floor in complete mind-blowing agony*

After popping a painkiller or two or three or more...: Ahhh... Am I in heaven or what? *slurs giddily* 

PAINKILLERS for you? Oh yes, please!!! 

Confession Time

I urge anyone who has not googled - Kang Gary - to do so!! :)

I'm so awed by how talented this adorable man is! I'm always amused by how he rises to the occasion. Without fail, he surprises viewers and the cast with his unique abilities! He is also hilarious! With his 'Monday Girlfriend', he is so sweet! Kang Gary, I am enamored!!

After reading his wiki page, I'm even more awed (jaw drops) and more in love with Kang Gary! Being dubbed 'Mr Random Capable' is so apt! He is unpredictable!

Confession Time: Yoo Jae Suk is rather cool. Kooks is Hercules... Song Ji Hyo is an amazing woman - so fearless and capable, but my heart lies with Kang Gary! You go, Gary!! :)

I just had to profess my deep affection for The Impressive Kang Gary!! :) :)

Memoirs of a Teacher 01

Memoirs of a Teacher Having taught for more than a decade and counting, I have many wonderful stories to tell. There are good times and bad times in the life of a teacher and many teachers have shared about students whom they consider to be the absolute spawns of the devil. Personally, I want to share stories that will make you smile. I want to share stories that will brighten up your day and allow you to see the beauty of teaching as well as the charm of unique students. I want to share my 'herbal soup for the teacher's soul' and in the process, share my privilege of having taught these students. I am so grateful and tickled that our paths crossed. I hope that I have touched the lives of these students as much as they have added colour to my life. [All stories written for "Memoirs of a Teacher" are true. Nevertheless, all identities of students are fiercely guarded and protected. All names and initials used have been changed.] {Content belongs to the original author, ME. Please do not plagiarize or take information from this site to post on other sites without the explicit written consent of the original author, ME. Thank you.}

Memoirs of a Teacher 01 - My Little Mad Scientist JQ, whom I taught when he was in Primary 4 and 5, was a teacher's delight! He was a very smart and lovable scamp. He participated actively in class, got along wonderfully with his peers and knew when to settle down and do his work. He produced excellent work consistently and had such neat handwriting. He was mature and sensible for his age. Additionally, he was boyish and an adorable rascal at times. Affectionately, I called him my 'little mad scientist' for he had tousled hair and the air of Albert Einstein. He was a teacher's dream. I enjoy connecting with my students on various levels and believe in listening to them. One day, JQ came bounding into class, grinning from ear to ear. Obviously, he had good news to share. "JQ, why are you beaming?" I asked cheerily. "I scored close to full marks for all my four subjects!" he responded enthusiastically, clearly basking in the utter delight of having done so well. I was impressed. For a Primary 5 boy to score close to 100 marks for English, Mathematics, Science and Chinese was no easy feat. He had attained A* for all four subjects! "Wow! Keep up the superb effort!" I exclaimed. "And, my parents are giving me $100 for each A*! We are going to 'Toys R Us' after class to get toys!" JQ chirped. "Awesome! Wow! You have just earned yourself $400 to splurge on toys!" I added. His response was even more awesome and impressive than his results. "I will just pick 4 items that I like. I don't have to spend all the money because my parents work really hard to earn money. Also, I will be sharing my reward with my little brother. He gets to pick a toy and I will share mine with him too," JQ continued. My heart melted and I thought of his mother. What a wonderful son! She must be so proud of him!