Thoughts of Mr Zam

This Blog is my old blog. I am...

2011-04-26T23:27:00.006+08:00

Hi people.

I've noticed a spike in the traffic for this blog.

This blog was for 2009 when I was still in MOE, serving a dictator leader for the children of our country. I left, and I thank God for letting me go, it was hard to leave the children.

Background, I was a Public Service Commission Scholar (the scholarship certificate was handed out to me by our very own DPM Teo Chee Hean), with MSc, BSc(hons) from NUS, and DSc from UK, and PGDE. I live a 5-room flat. I am planning to home-school my children after seeing the quality of teaching/learning has been affected by MOE policies, and I do not want to do a disfavour to my children. I also work part-time, twice a day at Republic Polytechnic, where I learn how to use Problem Based Learning to help students solve problems. I am also a private tutor, and also a CEO of an education company, EduAlly. You can read about me here: http://edually.sg/?page_id=893

Currently, I want my children to grow up in a less stressful environment, so we will be living in Malaysia, Johore, in a terrace house/condo for 4 days and work in Singapore for 3 days, for the larger houses, and many natural features, e.g. waterfalls, etc. I am also in the process of suing MOE and PSC for causing me unnecessary suffering due to their negligence in ensuring proper working environment.

But I had to, as I couldn't face my conscience of how the dictatorship-style has cascaded down to the leaders of Civil Service. I will post my account of the incident, and you can judge it yourself.

I do not profess to be perfect, but I know my heart yearns for a Singapore that is truly for Singaporeans, and not PAP or any other dictator. I love MM Lee for what he has done so far, but we need to move on as a citizenry. Of course, probably my love for him is not justified after reading valuable life-changing and politically awakening materials distributed over new media. New media is truly a gift from God, as truth is no longer hidden from the people. God is great. I am a Muslim that believes that God judges me, and I shall not judge others, as God judges them. Islam believes that there is no compulsion in religion. I am not a perfect person, I am not a perfect husband, I am not a perfect father, I am not a perfect son, I am not a perfect brother, I am not a perfect Singaporean, I am not a perfect neighbour, I am not a perfect passer-by, I am not a perfect teacher, I am not a perfect human being. But my life's philosophy is to learn is to change as a human being. I believe I will stand up for hapless people, who can't fend for themselves. I entered teaching to make a difference, and I left teaching to make a greater difference, as a government teacher, I cannot say a fat government is fat i.e. I can't state facts which reflect poorly on them. I pray to God to give me strength to overcome whatever is to come, and protect me from any obstacles and hardship I may encounter. God knows my intentions, and only He will judge me. I believe in life you have friends, enemies and neutrals. I also believe in life you try as much as you can to learn from your mistakes. I am still learning, and will continue to learn until the day I die.

I love this country, because I've seen how the children are in school, and I've seen how the civil servants work in school, and how PAP leaders have impacted their lives negatively. I want to do something for this country, but I have two problems. My wife is against it, and I don't think I am fit, and hence, I am only a political activist. I will do my all to get Singaporeans together to topple the foundation of Singapore's governance based on scare tactics. The fact that I sense some fear writing this, means I am accurate about my observations. And this shouldn't happen. We, the People, need to reclaim Singapore, and build the foundations again, for Singaporeans.

Please join me as we vote for Singapore, together, we shall overcome.

Merdeka! We can create a miracle once more by giving power back to the people.

MERDEKA! We can be independent from PAP. MERDEKA!

WE SHALL OVERCOME!

Hungry Ghosts...

2009-10-24T22:48:00.001+08:00

Our videography club members participated in the Panasonic KWN competition, and we have been shortlisted for the Global Competition 2010, however, we have to win top production, to go to the regional competition, then to the Global competition in Japan.

Enjoy, it's entertaining, but eerie and spooky, worse than a horror movie, I must add. As I was with them through out, and we experienced things... weird things...

Make sure your volume is the maximum...

You'll Never Understand Until...

2009-07-11T09:33:00.002+08:00

Being a teenager, or being in a Secondary School can be difficult. You feel sometimes as if every teacher is finding fault with you, or your friends are useless. The truth is I've been where most of you all are. Being a teenager will be a difficult part of your life, as you are almost turning into an adult, and you are supposed to fit in with the rest of society. As teachers, our responsibility is not only to ensure you are good now, but you are good for the rest of your life.

Defying your teachers, being rude to them, is a sign of disrespect. I know some of you all, do it because it's funny. Some of you all, go around calling teachers names, including me. My tolerance level is high, very high, but as I am your teacher, I cannot accept such behaviour. You need to respect authority. When you go out to work one day, if your boss finds out about such behaviour, nobody in this world of the right mind, will take you as a worker. Learn to be obedient to your parents and teachers. We will never ask you to do something which harms you, rather we want you to be your best.

Rules are made NOT to be broken. Rules are made to test how GREAT you can follow them, and see for yourself the improvements you can make in your life. School rules are nothing, when compared to the LAW. When you are in school, breaking the school rules, only give you maximum caning, or worse, expulsion. But when you are outside, you can be imprisoned, or even hanged.

Use these four years of your life, to learn to obey authority. At the same time, use your thinking skills, as not all authority is TRUE authority. Parents and teachers are there for you, because they want the best in you, not the worst.

I never hate any of my pupils. To know if I dislike you, just watch and see whether I ignore you totally.

3T1 - My New Science Class

2009-07-01T22:36:00.001+08:00

Well, what was impression of 3T1?
Hmmm... I think the class is a great class. I think some of the pupils have been misunderstood. When I see their faces, I can see hearts of gold. They just need the motivation and push to show to everyone in their lives, including me, their science teacher, that they can be successful.

I really hope they will help me help them change people's perception of a NT class, especially a 3T class. I am glad I am the form teacher for 1T1, it helps me relate to how they would be when they go to Secondary 3. I always believe people change, and they can change. People are by nature good. They need to be nurtured to turn over a new leave.

So far, I love teaching the class. And next week, we'll be having some great fun with them in the lab. As for my other classes like 3EN and 3N2, I think you all have improved alot, especially 3N2. Imran is now more focused. Casey and Marcus, showed their intelligence, Taufik and Amirul behaved well, even Kok Woei was improving. So guys, I believe in you all. No matter what has happened to you, or will happen to you, I will be there with you, with all your teachers. Hang in there, while you get through your secondary school life. One thing you must always remember "never give up, keep going and find answer and solutions to your life's questions and problems". Never let negative remarks dampen your spirits. You have what it takes to succeed. Remember that... never forget. I may joke around with you all, because I know that's the way I can understand and be part of your social circle. I am genuine to know you all because I care, and because I am your teacher who is also a friend. When I scold, it's not because I want to hurt you or humiliate you, but because I want to discipline you to be the best person you can be. I know you will hate me for scolding you, but at the end of this all, you will know my intention.

Achieve the best life possible always. I'm always here, at least I try.

"Letters" - MyPledge 2009 Competition Submission by Videography Club

2009-06-19T22:28:00.003+08:00

Below is the entry for the MyPledge 2009 Competition by our school's videography club members, take a look, and tell me what you think.

I am on the Top of the World - Where am I?

2009-06-16T22:19:00.003+08:00

Haha... here is the photo you all have been waiting for. My family Vacation in June 2009. We went to this very cool and beautiful place on earth. I took this picture on top of a mountain accesible by road. It was a fantastic 5-day vacation. It was the first time I went on a vacation with my two children. It was sure a surprise! Being a bachelor was different from being married. Being a married couple is definitely different from a family. Wow!

We went to many beautiful places. I'll post more pics. Anyone has a clue where we went? Winner get a prize!

A Vacation! - Our 3 Wedding Anniversary.

2009-06-03T23:14:00.001+08:00

Me and my wife have been married for 3 years, this coming 17th June 2009. We are celebrating this special occassion with our daughter and son. We have already planned a 5-day trip. From next Friday to the following Tuesday. It'll be a great vacation for us to relax, and spend some time away from work, and everything else. Just the four of us, chilling out, and enjoying each other. I'll post some pictures when I get them!

What? I have to change plans... all for my pupils...

2009-05-20T21:53:00.001+08:00

Sometimes, you can plan for a great vacation, but things happen. Because of this, we have to change plans for a holiday. I have to come back to school on 10th June for the O Level Camp. But hey, if it helps the pupils, then it's great!

1T1 Announcement

2009-05-14T22:42:00.001+08:00

There's school tomorrow. Please tell everyone else in 1T1 about this.

Bring:

1) Stationery

2) Ruler

3) Scissors

See yah!

Night's out with daddy's little girl

2009-05-13T21:11:00.000+08:00

Yupe. Just the two of us. Have not been doing this a long time. Just daddy, and little girl. We went to watch a man from bolivia basking at bugis st, playing his flutes. Then, bought toys at our favourite toy shop, sin tai. Bought makeup stuffs, glowg stars, toy hp, bubbles and brain game. After that went to swensen's for dinner. Fish, chix and chips. Ate mac's icecream, then watch water fountain, finally blew bubbles at the nearby park. Wow. She's only two, and we are dng so much together. I really feel the joy of being a father. Someday, daddy's little girl will grow into a successful confident woman. And then she'll love another man. Well, we'll see how then. Goodnight. Blogged using my nokia navigator while in the park.

Water bombs and disappointment

2009-05-12T13:01:00.001+08:00

Once again, the same group of pupils ruin the fun for everyone. Disappointing but i told myself majority was great. So cheers for 1T1. Quite fed up with this same bunch of pupils, messing things up, and just because of them, others have to suffer. They bullied again. Starting from today, only certain people will be treated nicely, those who behave like hooligans will be treated as if they are hooligans, until they start acknowledging the rules they have to follow.

Big Disappointment.

Mother's Love is Divine - Treasure it. Happy Mothers' Day!

2009-05-11T00:01:00.002+08:00

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

What can I say about my mother? She carried me in her womb for 9 months, gave me part of her body by feeding me milk for 2 years, raised me up with love for 30 years of my life. The love of a mother is unmatched by any other love. If she has to die to keep you alive, she would. If she has to be poor, to let you survive, she would. If she has to lose an arm to let you have an extra hand to be better at the things you do, she would. The love of a mother is a love that is so divine, even God has placed mothers above all other human beings on earth. Love your mother.

To my mom, I love her very much, especially so now, as she spends her remaining golden years. My mother has always been there for me all the way. I believe in the existence of God, for only a God could create a love so divine between a child and a mother. A mother's love is a love that can never be experienced unless you have a mother.

The above video is also about Mother Theresa. She has never given birth to any child, but she has been an amazing mother to many children in India, especially. She is one of my heroes in this life. She inspires me to do good. She shows me that a simple woman, no matter how poor, no matter how old, can make a difference to the world. May God Bless Her Soul in Heaven.

1T1 Class Outing April 2009 - Can! Discover

2009-05-09T17:56:00.000+08:00

1T1 Class Outing April 2009 - Happy days... Was a joyful thing. Took me about 30 minutes to do up the video. Enjoy. Please leave your comments. Here's a video to enjoy over the holidays. Happy Vesak Day. Having a short trip to Malaysia this holidays so won't be updating the blog, unless by my handphone of course.

Bullying - Do you know what I feel?

2009-05-08T22:00:00.004+08:00

This video is dedicated to all children in the world who have been bullied, and are still being bullied. I am on your side. For those who never gave a thought about bullying others, please learn how others feel when they are bullied. No one deserves to be bullied. Just feel how they feel. What if they are your children, your siblings, your loved ones or your best friends? And the other videos show you that bullying can even drive some pupils to commit suicide. Is it fair? Is it fair?

A Plastic Bottle - Save The Earth

2009-05-08T19:16:00.001+08:00

This video was created by me and the videography club people for a competition on Animation and Saving the Earth. Look at how animated Mr Plastic Bottle is. Cool huh?

1T1, know your boundary. I am your friend, but still a teacher.

2009-05-08T16:23:00.002+08:00

Draw the line. Yes, I may want to be a friend to you, because I want you to trust me enough to confide in me, and let me help you with your problems, but don't take that as a weakness. As a teacher, no matter how tolerant and patient I can be, I have to teach you to be as best as you can be, as respectful as you can be. I hope you all learn from today's pride day activity. The reason why I allow you all to go as far as you can, is for me to see you all in your true colours. The least to say, I've already expected such behaviour. Nonetheless, it doesn't mean I support or think what you all did was acceptable.

Firstly, appreciation and gratitude towards those who have done good to you. Did you once say Thank You to me for making the ice-cold Milo for you? I am not begging you to say Thank You, but I want you to learn how to be gentlemen and ladies.

Secondly, respect for teachers and elderly. Yes, I might want to play along with you - play catch and so on, because like I mentioned, I want to your friend, so that I can be approachable, and you know you can come to me. But it saddens me to know that some of you do not respect me. It's alright if you don't fear me, but not to respect me... :(

Thirdly, vulgarities and uncivilised behaviour. Yes, you all are in 1T1. But must you show to people that indeed you all are what they think you all are? Animals? I have never thought you all as animals, as you all lack guidance. I can be open-minded, but I don't accept such behaviour, especially when you are only 13 years old. You must learn right values. Using vulgarities make you look cheap, not cool. Remember that.

Lastly, thank God there's a weekend for me to sit down and reflect, and think about the issue. Probably, I've become too much of a friend to some of you. Like I mention, you all are kites to me. Flying and soaring high up in the skies. If you are in the wrong path, I will pull the strings really tight, but if you are doing well, I'll let you loose, and you'll soar even higher. I don't wish to punish you, by making sure you get caned or anything like that. You all deserve a second chance to learn and grow, and be better.

Looking forward to a better and greater 1T1. Anyhow, I had fun just now, getting to know the "real" you finally. Have a great weekend. Enjoy! But please remember to study for CPA. Regardless, you all are my form pupils, no matter what, you all are my responsibility.

Going here for June Vacation...

2009-05-08T00:18:00.004+08:00

My family and I will be going on a Vacation this June. I am not disclosing the location yet, but here's how the place look like. It's cool, has plenty of nature and simply beautiful. I am going there with my wife, daughter and son. We'll enjoy it for sure. And by the way, I am celebrating our 3rd Year Anniversary of being married. So it's a joyful occassion. All of us love the nature, and sadly Singapore lacks it - we can only go to MacRitchie, Bukit Timah, Zoo, Botanical Gardens, Admiralty Garden, and some other gardens in Singapore. So it's really sad that we don't have enough nature, so we have to travel to unwind. If you can guess this place we are going for vacation, I'll reward you with a souvenir from this place.

Happy guessing...

Guessing Game: Where's Mr Nizam?

2009-05-07T20:51:00.004+08:00

Haha... This picture was taken a year before I was married in 2006. Guess where I am in the picture. Clue: Minus 50kg off the body I have today.

I can't even believe it. Well, I give myself 2 years to get back that body, plus more muscles. So, 1T1 Pride Day, I must play sports like crazy. So you all must support me, and make me exercise more, and eat less alright?

Those were the days. This is when I was like 21 or 22. Sigh. Now I am 30. Well kids, this is what you'll do when you are 30, you'll blog about how young you were many years ago, and how old you are today. So remember this, treasure everything you have in this life. Never compare yourself with what others have that you don't have. Be appreciative always, and keep improving yourself. Well, I know I was handsome. In University, girls turn their heads when I walked around the campus, and some guys too. LOL. But now, the only heads turn are people selling junk food to me - "come buy food, eat eat some more...". Hee Hee. No wonder Anthony wrote "yum yum" on his artwork about me. Rascal...

Next, some wedding photos of myself. You'll see what marriage and family life can do to you. It'll put weight on you, make you older, but still you are happier. :) You guys do well in studies, while I'll do well, getting back my "tall, dark and handsome self" soon.

So funny. Anyway, answer to the guessing game, I am the "tall, dark and handsome" malay man, second from the right. No prize for guessing, other than, knowing a little bit about Mr Zam. The woman in the photo was my sec sch form teacher, Mrs Tan-Sin. She's one of the teachers in my life, that inspired me to be just like them - making a difference to lives.

Write an email to yourself, and get it sent to you in the future.

2009-05-07T15:39:00.002+08:00

Write an email addressed to yourself, and have it sent to you in the future.

It's super interesting. Just try it out.

http://www.futureme.org/

I'm famous.

2009-05-06T19:02:00.000+08:00

Try spotting me. Artwork courtesy of anthony, 1t1. Famous!

Everyone in EN got an A1 for chemistry. Hurray!

2009-05-06T13:46:00.001+08:00

Will continue post later. Two highest, with 96%. Yes, one boy and one girl.

Well, not only A1, but everyone scored above 80%. Probably about 5 above 90%. Please don't worry about being top. Most importantly, is your Science Overall Grade A1. So focus on Physics, now you know you scored A1 for Chemistry. In your O's, they don't care if you get 100%, because that's an A1. But of course, there's moderation. So if that year, everyone did so well, then their A1 is not a 75, but probably an 85%. In our school, your class is compared with those in NA classes, so moderation not really taken into account, as overall, there are students who pull down the grades. I've not taken a look at 3N2 paper, as I am not the marker.

I am marking Biology paper right now. All I have to say, not as good as common test results, but the A1's are still there. All I can say is this. If you scored A1 for Mid Year Biology Exams, chances are high that you'll score A1 for O Level Exam. But if you didn't score A1, you still have a chance to score an A1 at O Level, just be motivated, and continually revise. I think there could be about 5 A1 students for Biology. This is only Paper 2, there's still Paper 1 next week. So no worries. Paper 1 is 33.33% of the entire grade, and Paper 2, 66.66%. So there's a good chance of doing better.

Birthday Wishes

2009-05-05T11:25:00.000+08:00

Aww... Thanks to all my pupils who remembered my birthday. Here are snapshots of the birthday cards.

My Birthday is Tomorrow... Turning 30 Years OLD... VERY OLD...

2009-05-04T20:28:00.003+08:00

Haha... Don't know why I chose the above picture for this blog, but I think when I wear only the undies, I might look like that... LOL. Yes, turning 30 in less than 24 hours. What does it feel to be 30? Wow... My body has started to show signs of ageing. My joints hurt like hell - that's an understatement. Especially, after the ultimate frisbee I played with some teachers for over 2 hours, I was really running up and down the parade square. Wow. I really thought I was 16 years old.

I think I am wiser. I've tasted life downs and ups. You can say I have more wisdom now. I can see through people, meaning, I am not that naive anymore.

I have a great family - a great fabulous supportive wife everyone should have, but shall not have mine, two beautifully cute children, and a great profession - teaching. Imagine this. I get to make a difference every day of my life, helping young kids become better, help them achieve their life goals, and help them be happier each day.

Now, the 30 Things I Learnt in the Past 30 Years Living On Earth

30. You are what you think you are.

29. People are just being people. So just accept them no matter who they are.

28. Teaching is an amazing job.

27. In the act of giving, you receive so much more.

26. Life's downs are to make you stronger, so be positive when faced with adversities, as it means, good things are coming.

25. Education is important, but having the capacity to think is more important.

24. Everything is money. Money is NOT everything.

23. You can buy happiness with money.

22. True friends are real treasures you get to keep for a lifetime.

21. Singapore is a good country.

20. There's no such thing as a race. Every man and woman is equal, just like the fingers on our hands.

19. Intelligence and moral values have to come hand in hand.

18. Teachers are angels, if you are lucky to have them.

17. Science is the best subject to learn and study to understand more about life.

16. Life is complex, and should be lived simply.

15. Whatever happens to you, is for an important reason. Just don't wait to understand the reason, just live your life.

14. To live a life without improving each day, is just mere existence.

13. I have what it takes to be super successful.

12. There is no problem without a solution.

11. Love is not just an emotion. It's a series of actions taken on someone you profess to love. Kissing, hugging, being patient, loving no matter what.

10. No matter what do your best.

9. Keep on going no matter what.

8. You can be whoever you want to be. Just say 'Yes I Can', and you'll see magic.

7. Siblings show you alternative forms of life you could have lived.

6. I am blessed to have wonderful parents. Parents will love you like nobody will.

5. I love my children so much.

4. I love my wife very much.

3. My family means alot to me.

2. Islam is the light.

1. God is Great. Nothing else matters but Him. We face Him in the end of this all.

So here's a 30th Happy Birthday to me. I am no longer in the twenties... Afterall,

age is just a number, until your joints hurt!!!

Rainbow after the Rain, bounce back

2009-05-03T18:23:00.000+08:00

Exams have already started. Some feel so stressed up, mostly because fear of failure or disappointing their loved ones. Whatever life gives you for the day, take it, and be stronger from it. It's alright to go through pain and hardship, just never give up, never stop hoping and praying for good things to come. Storm the weather, for after the rain, there's always a colourful rainbow to remind you of how brave and great you were. The photo i took outside the school. A rainbow after the rain. Bounce back! Nature has it's way of letting us learn the finer things in life.

Shall We Have SuperCamp During June Hols, 1T1?

2009-05-01T00:09:00.002+08:00

Well, I've been thinking of a great reward for 1T1 for putting in a lot of effort for their Mid Year Exams. Should we have a SuperCamp during the June Hols? Or a simple BBQ? Or probably some sports thingy? Not sure. Any suggestions?

Anyone for SUPERCAMP?

All the best to my pupils, especially 1T1 - Show Them What You All Are Made Of!

2009-04-30T09:59:00.004+08:00

The above picture was taken at Can Discover at *Scape Youth Park during 1T1 Class Outing. It is a painting done by Afni, Shafiyah, Syazrina, Hidaya and Syafiqa. I love the 'Yes I Can!' tagline on the painting. They said it like they REALLY MEANT IT. So people remember this, YES YOU DEFINITELY CAN! All the best for your mid year exams, and never look back, give your best, and never give up!

Bombs Away - Mid Year Exams Celebrations

2009-04-29T18:16:00.002+08:00

To celebrate the coming of our Mid Year Exams, we had a game of water bombing. Pupils bombed each other, and myself, while I bomb some of them. The kids from 3EN joined in - Nat, Aaron, Poh Yi, Arantxa, Alice and Janice - they bombed me! But well, at least they helped to fill up the water in the plastic bags.

It was the most fun 5 minutes of class activity. We bombed and soaked one another. The most soaked was me, they took the opportunity to "hantam" their form teacher. Well, nevermind. I'll take revenge. :P After mid-year exams, we are celebrating again, this time unlimited water bombs for each person, as for this round, we only had 2 bombs per pupil, and as for me, some pupils took some of mine, and I used only 2 myself. Zhen Yu cheated! He took more than 2. But overall, they enjoyed themselves. Sorry to Melvin and Devin who came late... There's always another time alright.

Looking forward to great success in Mid Year Exams, and let's have a great celebration!

Meanwhile, study as hard as you can. EXCEL as much as you can. FLY AS HIGH AS YOU CAN REACH. Never stop trying, never stop doing your best. Live the best life!

3EN - Extremely kNowledgeable

2009-04-29T13:59:00.000+08:00

Confident they'll do well in chemistry.

We are raising funds for 1T1

2009-04-28T23:27:00.002+08:00

In the last week of Term 2, just before school holidays, we will be raising funds for 1T1, by getting people to download and install a free software. For each software downloaded and install, we can raise about $4. So if the entire school population contribute, we can easily raise $4,000 for 1T1.

Let's hope we reach the target!
If you would like to help raise funds now, just click on the link below and download & install the software:
Try It for Charity!

My lunch, all proteins

2009-04-28T11:05:00.000+08:00

Yes, another post by hp. Having lunch right now, chicken seaweed. Had 10 of them with mayo. Later i have lesson with 1T1. They will be introduced to a new discipline system. Hope they change, if not, harsh mr nizam will appear.

Very Upset with 1T1

2009-04-27T21:12:00.001+08:00

This is an open letter to all the pupils in 1T1.

Dear 1T1 Pupils.
As your form teacher who cares tremendously for you all, I am very upset with most of you in 1T1. I wanted to give you all a chance to prove to me, and most importantly, to everyone else, that you all can work independently without anyone being in the class, except under the supervision of your chairperson, Shafiyah. You gave Shafiyah a hard time, making a whole lot of noise, playing around like there's no tomorrow, and even fighting. Is this the 1T1 I know?

I have faith in some of you, who behaved well. Tomorrow I will see that you all conform to the rules of 1T1, and I will not let anyone of you tarnish the good reputation of 1T1.

The next time you decide to monkey around, ask yourself this question "will I be affecting someone else because of my actions?".

Sorry, but every action has its consequence. Those that are to be punished will be punished, those that are to be rewarded will be rewarded.

One more thing, in the month of May, is Monster Month. So expect a monster out of me, I think it's time you all straighten your ways once again before you get yourself in deep trouble.

Yours Sincerely,
Mr Nizam
P.S. Please bring your PE Attire or class T-shirt, for tomorrow's games.

it's so cool, i'm posting again...

2009-04-26T23:43:00.000+08:00

Here's another post on my hp. This pic was taken outside orchard cineleisure, at the 7 eleven. The 1t1 girls are taking a break. Enjoy!

I Just Posted Using My Handphone.

2009-04-26T23:38:00.000+08:00

Tan kah kee young inventors awardees from 4e1, jin hon, endonna and joey.

Mid Year Examination Tips For All My Pupils

2009-04-26T23:18:00.000+08:00

Yes, Mid Year Exams are around the corner. There's only one secret to success in anything, and that's hard work and determination to succeed.

You need to know what you need to know. And then, make sure you know it all, and give your best. Sometimes, during times like these, you ask yourself, why put yourself through all the hardship, when you can just play and have fun all night and day. If you don't recognize the importance of education in this part of the world, and elsewhere, it's going to enlighten you someday when you don't have it.

There's nothing for you to lose. Give your best in these exams, and you'll enjoy the fruits of your labour. Hard labour.

Revise well, by having a timetable on what to revise. Ask your teachers what would be tested, and study smart. Manage your time well, and remove all forms of distractions, including your bed, PlayStation, TV, computer, Internet, SMSes, and certain friends.

Do it for yourself, and do well! :)

I Can Only Imagine...

2009-04-22T19:13:00.000+08:00

The above video is an inspirational video about a father and a disabled son. Nothing Can Stop You From Achieving Anything You Want In Life, except YOURSELF. Keep telling yourself you can achieve anything you desire, and it will all come true!

So sad that potential of pupils overshadowed by poor attitude and behaviour

2009-04-20T12:52:00.000+08:00

Well, just had my chemistry lesson with 3N2. This kids are very clever, they have what it takes to succeed in anything they put their mind into, however, they still do not understand the need to behave well in class and school, and have the right attitude.

ATTITUDE is the most important in life. Attitude makes us feel and think a certain way about life, and the way we live our life. If we have a negative attitude, then everything is bad, if we are positive, everything is good.

However, after a full period counselling using 'raised voice' (losing my voice, throat feeling sore...), the kids showed me what they are made of. They settled down, and started paying attention to the lesson. Even Marcus, moved to the front and started to pay full attention. He was so attentive, that he could finish the exercise first, and got all correct. That's impressive. I knew all along, pupils like him may look like a trouble maker, but when he gives his all, he creates magic.

3N2 pupils are great, despite me raising my voice, as I don't like to scold, rather I like to smile a lot, it reduces your blood pressure. At the end of the day, I know the journey to help them achieve success is a long winding road, and I will try all means to help them, some I have to smile at, some I have to shout at, some I have to be harsh, some I have to never give up on.

I am always sad rather than angry towards such pupils. Because I could see their future with the way they are treating their studies, and the way they view their lives.

ATTITUDE is everything. :)

1T1 Rocks Again!

2009-04-19T00:17:00.000+08:00

This is our first class outing, and we were part of a national history in the making - the CAN! Discover festival, part of the host of events for Youth Olympics Games in 2010, in Singapore. It was a fun day out with the pupils.

Now, what I think of 1T1 pupils. As the title of the blog states, they really rock. They all came, mingled with one another, enjoyed each other's company, and had fun. They watched the performances, played games, painted, drank Coca-cola for free, went shopping at the nearby shopping mall, ate McDonald's (only McChicken of Double Cheese burger, as these were given to them as rewards for being the Overall Champion in Sports Fest, but most importantly, it is for the reward I owed them for filling up the glass of pebbles), played frisbee in the park, some won Movie Tickets, and many more things they did, which they have not told me yet.

In all, it was a blast! To those who couldn't make it for this outing, awww.... you all missed out on a lot of fun! But no worries, we will be going for a BBQ or beach retreat after Mid Year Exams.

1T1 pupils impress me everytime. Each and every pupil is so special in their own way, and each of them are so impressive in their own way. So well done! :)

This is my first post in this blog. And I dedicate it to my form class, 1T1.