Would like to dedicate this blog entry now to the most influential teacher in my life- Mrs Lim Kia Huan from Temasek JC. I remember when I was in my 1st year, as I was still heavily involved in Swimming, I did not do very well in my studies. I was taking the usual 4 "A" level subjects back then- Economics, Accounting, C Math and F Math. Towards the end of Year 1, I failed my Accounting and F Math. I concluded F Math stands not for Further Mathematics, but Failing Mathematics.
My F Math score was the lowest among my 3 other subjects as I scored only 20 plus marks out of 100 marks. For F Math, we had 2 teachers- each teaching different kind of Mathematics. One teacher taught us on Mechanics of Mathematics (e.g Physics kind of Math..) while the other taught Mathematics relating to like Probability and Stats. The F Math teacher who taught me Mechanics advised me to drop F Math so that I can concentrate on the other 3 subjects since I kept failing my F Math. I was of course upset that there is a teacher who instead of encouraging me, advised me to give up. Sigh. I remember answering back to him and say that I will not drop F Math because I have interest in Mathematics. Then I went on to say that I would drop Accounting even though I did better in Accounting than my F Math. So, I went with my interest. Then, the teacher just gave that look as if I would not make it since I didnt heed his advise.
On the other hand, my other F Math teacher made an effort to give me remedial after school and made me practise and practise and practise with a few other weaker students from her other classes. I remember sitting right in front of the remedial class to pay as much attention as I can.
And in the end, I actually managed to get an "A" for my A Levels. Without Mrs Lim's effort to patiently teach me, I probably wouldnt get an A. And coincidentally, she happens to be attending the same church as me now. She recognises me and it's just nice seeing her again. At the moment, she is now the Vice-Principal of Temasek JC.
Thanks Mrs Lim for everything!
Went to school yesterday as my form class students invited me. So I brought Caleb and Vicky there as well. My colleagues kept taking turns to carry Caleb while I was busy doing some work in the computer that I didnt know where Caleb was. Ha.
Had class party celebrating Teachers' Day and it was nice to see my students again. I do wish them all the best in their final year exams and hope they will continue to work hard and do their best!
Actually wanted to wear this shirt yesterday to school which my friend, Esther got for me. Its a shirt about teachers. But too bad, I have not gone back to my pre-pregnancy weight. So, couldnt fit. Sobsob.
Here is the shirt!
Happy Teachers' Day to all teachers. Indeed, you make all other professions possible!
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