My brother-in-law is such a jolly man and man, he can sure cook up a storm. He pampered us to a wonderful steamboat spread, 6-star nasi goreng and better-than-Chatterbox-chicken rice! My sisters and brother stayed back for his teh-si cum kueh lapis after-dinner treat, but I surrendered --- simply too full and tired to eat anymore! And one of the daughter's asthma was acting up. The littlest nephew cried bucketfuls when we bade him goodnight ---- got attached to my children, his cousins! They were having a whale of a time playing computer games, make-believe-enactments and just chatting away. One of my daughters was Milo bartender to the younger kids and young-at-heart adults, and we laughed when she shook the drinks up like it were some cocktail!
Hope that you are all having a wonderful CNY too!
Monday, January 26, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Over-reacting
Okay, I think that I am over-reacting to the marks analysis for our EL. But the truth is: I am genuinely shocked that some of you underachieved. Kinda set me thinking if perhaps I had done enough . . . Was the paper really that tough and different compared to the previous year's?
My daughter thinks that I am cruel to want to pursue the matter. Hahahaaa . . . she's right you know. None of you, she says is going to want to respond to my tags. What do I expect? Crazy, ah! So people, forget what I asked about the results. I am letting go . . . Will however continue to reflect on my pedagogy.
So, a few more days to the Chinese New Year? Any new plans on visitations post-"O"s? This year, my outstation brother and family will be home to celebrate with us. It would be nice to see my littlest nephew. Bet he's grown a lot! Just last weekend, I took my brother's car for a spin. His is a certain high-end branded sports convertible. My kids and I had fun posing like cool country bumpkins in his posh vehicle. It was hilarious. My sisters laughed at our antics. We have some funny photos for posterity!
See, even adults and teachers at that, get all silly sometimes! I had fun with my sisters and mother last weekend. We paid our respects to our Dad at the columbrarian. It's been 12 years since his passing. But we still miss him sorely.
My daughter thinks that I am cruel to want to pursue the matter. Hahahaaa . . . she's right you know. None of you, she says is going to want to respond to my tags. What do I expect? Crazy, ah! So people, forget what I asked about the results. I am letting go . . . Will however continue to reflect on my pedagogy.
So, a few more days to the Chinese New Year? Any new plans on visitations post-"O"s? This year, my outstation brother and family will be home to celebrate with us. It would be nice to see my littlest nephew. Bet he's grown a lot! Just last weekend, I took my brother's car for a spin. His is a certain high-end branded sports convertible. My kids and I had fun posing like cool country bumpkins in his posh vehicle. It was hilarious. My sisters laughed at our antics. We have some funny photos for posterity!
See, even adults and teachers at that, get all silly sometimes! I had fun with my sisters and mother last weekend. We paid our respects to our Dad at the columbrarian. It's been 12 years since his passing. But we still miss him sorely.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
You responded!
Wow, three posts! I'm happy that you all are still reading and responding to the class blog. Great idea --- the Sentosa gathering! It's very true, once JC and Poly term starts, it'll be more difficult to arrange for meet-ups! Don't be pai-seh about your "o" level results. It's only one exam! You have so many more opportunities to showcase your abilities. Be cool, people! In life, please try and see the BIG picture --- enjoy your existence and have quality pursuits!!
Having said my piece about Secondary school get-togethers, I'll like to share with you that some of the more treasured friendships I hold dear to this very day are cultivated while I was in secondary school. 33 years away from secondary school, and my faithful school-mates are still arranging for CNY gatherings and school anniversary celebrations. We still celebrate our principal's birthday every year and remember our teachers on important occasions! How's that for enduring relationships?! I give thanks for my school-mates who take time to keep all of us in touch over the years, and I urge you to give your support too to View Meng and those who take the initiative to organise stuff for all!
Now to share with you a little of my reflection last evening while I wait for the clothes to dry in the tumble dryer: as I identified my EL'C' graders for after-school remedial lessons, I get students who asked if they could turn up even though they made the cut! This is a school where about 47% of the "O" level students will score distinctions for their EL Many aspire to be in the distinction half, and nobody mocks them for their aspirations. Generally, there is a consensus of respect for people who want to strive for good standards. I was telling my 6: it is not uncool to want to be the best; you owe it to yourself to maximise your potential. But I insist that academic pursuits must be balanced by a holistic partaking of other school and familial offerings. Life is meant to be enjoyed!
What I want to say to you is: your tertiary education will mark another new beginning. Why not take the time to consider how you want to make it a fantastic one for yourself?
Having said my piece about Secondary school get-togethers, I'll like to share with you that some of the more treasured friendships I hold dear to this very day are cultivated while I was in secondary school. 33 years away from secondary school, and my faithful school-mates are still arranging for CNY gatherings and school anniversary celebrations. We still celebrate our principal's birthday every year and remember our teachers on important occasions! How's that for enduring relationships?! I give thanks for my school-mates who take time to keep all of us in touch over the years, and I urge you to give your support too to View Meng and those who take the initiative to organise stuff for all!
Now to share with you a little of my reflection last evening while I wait for the clothes to dry in the tumble dryer: as I identified my EL'C' graders for after-school remedial lessons, I get students who asked if they could turn up even though they made the cut! This is a school where about 47% of the "O" level students will score distinctions for their EL Many aspire to be in the distinction half, and nobody mocks them for their aspirations. Generally, there is a consensus of respect for people who want to strive for good standards. I was telling my 6: it is not uncool to want to be the best; you owe it to yourself to maximise your potential. But I insist that academic pursuits must be balanced by a holistic partaking of other school and familial offerings. Life is meant to be enjoyed!
What I want to say to you is: your tertiary education will mark another new beginning. Why not take the time to consider how you want to make it a fantastic one for yourself?
Hello guys.
As you all know, there will be a outing on the 29th of jan.
I do hope all of us can go as it might(hopefully not) be the very last time the whole class can gather.
So hopefully you guys can inform me whether or not you guys can go on that day
For those working, there should be enough time to apply for leave.
Thanks in advance,
View
As you all know, there will be a outing on the 29th of jan.
I do hope all of us can go as it might(hopefully not) be the very last time the whole class can gather.
So hopefully you guys can inform me whether or not you guys can go on that day
For those working, there should be enough time to apply for leave.
Thanks in advance,
View
Ok, I don't know if most of you are free on the 29th for the Sentosa trip. But think about it, for those who are going JC and those going poly, will there be time for us to meet up and have class gatherings again?
Our schedules will be so tight, we might not even have time to hang out, or maybe even go drinking although we are under age :P. Not only that, some of you may be working too. So I'm hoping that most of us can make it. It might be the 4th day of the Chinese New Year, take some time off and spend it with friends. Not that I'm saying family ain't important.
Let's go for it ok? And also to sort of make up for the 4th day of the chalet which we didn't stay. Just one day of fun won't harm yea? Hope you guys will inform View Meng. Happy holidays!
Jude
Our schedules will be so tight, we might not even have time to hang out, or maybe even go drinking although we are under age :P. Not only that, some of you may be working too. So I'm hoping that most of us can make it. It might be the 4th day of the Chinese New Year, take some time off and spend it with friends. Not that I'm saying family ain't important.
Let's go for it ok? And also to sort of make up for the 4th day of the chalet which we didn't stay. Just one day of fun won't harm yea? Hope you guys will inform View Meng. Happy holidays!
Jude
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Results.
Hello! I'm here to blog because I don't want Miss Quan to think I did badly haha.
Although I didn't exceed her expectations. Because I got an A1 for English and cannot exceed already. Hahaha okay now people will think I'm showing off. =(
To those that didn't get their ideal results, no point regretting and focusing on the past yea? Life is too short for regrets. =)
Anyways, would anyone want to go to Sentosa on the 29th January? It's a few weeks away so there would be time to apply for leave and all that. And JC people can go too. Contact View Meng for details. =P
Although I didn't exceed her expectations. Because I got an A1 for English and cannot exceed already. Hahaha okay now people will think I'm showing off. =(
To those that didn't get their ideal results, no point regretting and focusing on the past yea? Life is too short for regrets. =)
Anyways, would anyone want to go to Sentosa on the 29th January? It's a few weeks away so there would be time to apply for leave and all that. And JC people can go too. Contact View Meng for details. =P
Second week of school
I guess silence means that the English Language results are none too good for most of you. Anyhow, that is water under the bridge . . . And it cannot mean the end of the world. Look forward! Now's the time to choose very wisely your tertiary educational institution. Hey, new place, new friends and new experiences soon! Excited?
I'm having fun at my new school. The students are largely motivated and for the first time, I'm in an environment with more male students! Haha! Any tips for me? You would be thankful to hear this: second week of school only and my department has already administered 3 diagnostic tests, 1 Information Technology assignment, 1 spelling test, afternoon supplementary and remedial lessons! You can imagine my marking load and the tight deadline means that every night, I do laundy and marking till past midnight? Do you envy my life? Hahahaaa!
Mercifully, my kids are behaving and responding to my new schedules for them in 2009. Brainiac has decided to join his brother in Rugby, so that means that they have one another to tackle CCA after school and thence come home together. One newly initiated Sec 1 chappie surprised me with his maturity at commuting by public transport, although I had to "rescue' him one night when he slept on the bus and missed his stop! The older girls have been wonderful. For 2009, they have shown that they can handle ironing and sewing. Hmmmm . . . now to train them to wash, cook and clean house!
The Significant Other has been egging the boys on about body toning. Hahaaaaa .... something about building 6-packs and attracting girlfrends! He's bought new dumb bells for the boys, and hair gel to share when they go impress chio-gals! Tsk . . tsk....!
So when will your JAE results be made known?
Good luck, people! Another phase of your journey begins. Waste not!
I'm having fun at my new school. The students are largely motivated and for the first time, I'm in an environment with more male students! Haha! Any tips for me? You would be thankful to hear this: second week of school only and my department has already administered 3 diagnostic tests, 1 Information Technology assignment, 1 spelling test, afternoon supplementary and remedial lessons! You can imagine my marking load and the tight deadline means that every night, I do laundy and marking till past midnight? Do you envy my life? Hahahaaa!
Mercifully, my kids are behaving and responding to my new schedules for them in 2009. Brainiac has decided to join his brother in Rugby, so that means that they have one another to tackle CCA after school and thence come home together. One newly initiated Sec 1 chappie surprised me with his maturity at commuting by public transport, although I had to "rescue' him one night when he slept on the bus and missed his stop! The older girls have been wonderful. For 2009, they have shown that they can handle ironing and sewing. Hmmmm . . . now to train them to wash, cook and clean house!
The Significant Other has been egging the boys on about body toning. Hahaaaaa .... something about building 6-packs and attracting girlfrends! He's bought new dumb bells for the boys, and hair gel to share when they go impress chio-gals! Tsk . . tsk....!
So when will your JAE results be made known?
Good luck, people! Another phase of your journey begins. Waste not!
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Mr Quan indeed!
Despite my self-introduction, some of my new students addresed me as "Mrs Quan", "Miss Quek" and one class even greeted me "Mr Quan"!! Tell me, am I missing out on some changes to my physical appearance??
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