Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Dear 4C'09,
Welcome to Week 7.
How has it been for each of you?
I think we've gone through quite a sizeable amount of interesting events - some good, and some...not so positive. Some of you must've gone through tumultous times, while some of you went through really exciting moments. The rest of the time, I suppose, will fall in between.
It has only been less than 2 months but I can already remember the days of exhilirating joy and laughter, the days when your clapping gave me encouragements, the private moments of STI and chats, the sms-es, the msn chats, the days when you shared so many "not-to-be-written" comments, the lessons, seeing all of you during FRC or during school days...reminding you to tuck in your shirts, cleaning the class (okay this pt very impt), studying and studying and studying and studying hard hard hard.
This friday is going to be PTC, and I've already shared with you on the contents of what I'll be sharing with your parents. I'm looking forward to meeting your parents/guardians, and to watch your reactions in their presence.
On this note, I want to issue this challenge to each and everyone of you:
"As you move on to the month of February, push yourselves to be more determined than ever before, to give it a good shot, to do well and better yourselves in 1 area of your life. It can be towards studies, towards someone you know, towards a habit, etc. This should be something that is measurable, something that can be achieved."
You will realise that if you have the will to do something, you will get there.
A short note to each of you...
Belinda: Our hardworking chairwoman, thanks for handling the organisation of 4C. All the best to your matches. Way to go!
Cheryl: Happy birthday once again. I sense that you're happier this week. Happy collecting the money...
Pei Sze: You are one whom I want to shake very HARD but also someone whom I treasure. PEISZE! What am I going to do with you? :p
Ferlyn: I'm glad to know you better. Thank you for opening up after our "episode" some weeks ago. Well done on your Chemistry test again. Keep it up!
Zheng Yi: Very proud of you that you're committed to studying even harder this year. You can do it and I know you will. Shall keep this short and sweet :)
Velda: My ever trustworthy secretary who always smiles and tries your best whenever I need paperwork to be done. Great greater greatest!
Melissa: I always see you running around serving the school. I always see your confidence and calmness as you deal with situations. I always see you trying to do your best. I don't want to see you sick. :p
Wei Jin: I hope and I know you will grow in this post as our class' welfare head. It isn't easy, but I hope you have fun planning. It's great to see you outside the staff room often. Have more confidence, you are doing a great job so far!
Yusshaika: Mak! (haha) So you have yet to ask me to wear spectacles this year. Grin. Take care while you spend time in your CCA. Don't forget to rest...but study too! :)
Emilia: Thanks Vice-Chair! I think you really value friendships and I'm proud of you for that. I know you have the capability to achieve the dreams you've in your heart.
Benjamin: My dear ben...your voice and greetings always make my day. Very proud of you that you're willing to practice self-control on your hyperness. So, did your friend keep the roses properly? (grin) Remember to priortise on what is important...
Don: I really enjoy our conversations and I sense your maturity as the days pass. Oh and of cos, I know I can trust you with any of my online/IT help! Hurray
Bee Kuan: I am amazed because I am growing to realise that you are actually someone who cares very much and works for it in your studies. I still have your lit essay (I've already explained one of your paragraphs for at least 20 times to diff. people). Wait till it's your turn, for both the essay and STI. BK, keep it up!
Cher See: Our very gung-ho makeup mother. Cher See, you are really very game and you brought so much joy to us. Don't get addicted to using your hp/pc okay? Meanwhile, continue to study and strive hard!
Jonathan: That was a good STI we had, isn't it? Actually, although you may come across as blur at times...deep down, I know that you care and you bother about certain things. You've already come this far, com'n...you can do even more! :)
Joshua: You strike me as very easy-going and accomodative. I hope I'm right. One of this days, I must climb up the stairs and have a good session with you while overlooking the school :)
Kelvin: Like I said, you've been our unsung hero all these while. Doing some dirty jobs, being very responsible in your basketball, studies and duties when called upon. Kelvin, sleep lesser in class...and I think you are capable of being one of our top students! Think so?
Shuo Feng: First the leg, then the forehead. No more hurts please. Time to be even more serious, go for what you want! You deserve a good future - it's all in your hands.
Ming Jun: Quiet but steady. Thanks that I don't have to worry about you because you're stable. But know that I'm still here.
Desmond: The ever-happy desmond...play hard...study harder. Let's STI soon, ok? Like I said, I appreciate your commitment to cutting your hair. Keep up that kind of attitude.
Dennis: So how much did you get for selling v-day poems? Dennis...you are on the centre - and you should go forth from the centre to higher places... :)
Faiz: Somehow I always find it easy to recognise your handwriting. I still remember the poems that you wrote while you were in Sec 2. I still show some of your work to the Sec 1s now. How time flies. Give your studies that extra push - the fruits will come! :)
Seng Yu: Study hard and grow into a fine gentleman. Remember our conversation by the corridor... :)
Edmund: Edmund, you are deeper and more philosophical than the persona that you protray (yes indeed). I enjoy your interventions and sharings in class, esp lit lessons.
Shunichiro: We haven't been able to have a chat at length but I hope we can have one soon. Meanwhile, know that I take notice of you too :)
Deng Ju: DJ DJ DJ...DJ DJ DJ...you make me smile, you make me pull hair....you make me laugh, do make me proud :)
Bing Zhe: I'm glad for our 1st chat on the bus on the way to Temasek. Continue to work hard - you'll reach your dreams to do psychology :)
Myeong Seon: I look forward to your great achievements through your commitment to band. Continue to do the school and your cca proud. Look after your studies sir... :)
Jian Kang: I realised how much you have grown since the last time I taught you in Sec 2. Wow. Must get your A1s...and thanks for being a good boy in school.
Yi Jie: Steadiness and calmness wins the race. You have that kind of calmness.
James: Steady steady steady. Not sleepy sleepy slack slack. But be steady steady steady.
Zhi Quan: Remember your aim this year. You'll get there. You've got what it takes. Don't forget.
Kuan Hon: Chances don't come easy, but when you do - go for it. You said you woke up already...so get out of the bed and be quick :)
Tracy: I realise how passionate you can be in certain areas. Now that you are back - might as well make the best use of it! :)
So there. My absolutely long post that took me 3 seperate nights.
Let 4C'09 continue to shine even more - in the right ways.
You've got what it takes.
Love, Ms Chan
