Dearest 09S05

Think I shall start posting something up here, so that you guys/girls would join me. :)

I have been with your class for the past 6 months, and I should say that it has been good journeying with your class without much of a problem especially relating to serious disciplinary cases. However, after 6 months of time together and from my observation, I realized that many of you are rather shy and reluctant to share your thoughts with me. I reflected upon my actions & words toward your class...as well as gathered some truthful and genuine info from some of your classmates......

Basically, some of you think that I have VERY high expectations of your class, I am very strict with you guys...and when you dont seem to understand my lessons, I got 'agitated' very easily, that is why you do not feel comfortable coming for consultations and sharing your views with me.

I would like to apologize if my actions have detered you from learning, finding out more about Biology especially. Would like to also clarify with you, that I have higher expectation of my own Civics group because I care MORE for you!:) I do sincerely believe that each of you has the ability to reach goals beyond your imagination, and if you allow me to, of course I hope to assist you in reaching your fullest potential!

I have read the reflection sheets that all of you have submitted to me on Wednesday. More than 50% of you mentioned that you couldnt focus during the holiday, you did not put in your VERY best for the Mid Year Exam. It's really NOT too late IF you want to perform well....Start from TODAY... try to invest more time in your studies...ALWAYS realize that last minute work is useless especially for A-levels.

Remember that

"There are no shortcuts to any place worth going."

In order to excel in studies, you need to work HARD...I'm sure all of you agree with me, especially our sportsmen/women (canoeist, rugby guy, hockey girls....)

Have a fruitful weekends...post some interesting stories/memorable events here in this blog, so that all of us can share your joy & burden together as a class...

09S05...YOU CAN DO IT!