I came back to KL earlier because I have work today. Today, many of the school staffs did not come to work so we were understaffed. I entered my classroom and see the flowers layu, dusty floor, untidy notice board... Felt discouraged. The classroom is huge. It's the size of my living room all the way to the back lane of my house.
Then I started thinking about the children. Thought about their safety as they walk (run) around the classroom, or whether they will be comfortable, or feel happy while studying in this classroom. So I began to clean and tidy =) *happy little working song*
My work has become my ministry. It's important that you know why you are doing what you are doing, and find joy and purpose in it. We all know that a teacher is not a glamorous profession. I scrub toilet twice a day, sweep, mop, do dishes, and keep the class in order.
Today I scrubbed the classroom walls and I felt happy although I know the students will still lean against the wall with their shoe prints -.- But there's something about 'serving' that kept me going. I'm there not to be the boss of the children but the provide an educational service.
I am a teacher.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Passion
So... I'm the Primary 4 class teacher and my students came in for the past 2 days for orientation. It's a good chance to build relationship with them, as well as build a good 1st impression towards one another. They were not all 10-year old children. Some are 11,12, 13 and even 14. It's really sad to see the older ones staying in lower standard together with the younger children.
I've been spending time decorating the classroom.. Inilah saya trying to be creative haha. Keeping the class clean, preparing materials for lesson, making sure everything is in order and the place is safe, etc.. Now I realise being a teacher is not just about teaching a subject. But it takes a whole attention in the lives of the children. It is about encouraging, loving, giving hope..
The centre is actually looking for sponsorship. Sponsor a child, or donate to the centre.. Sometimes I wish I could earn more so that I can give more.. To the church, to the missions, to people, to God.
I've been spending time decorating the classroom.. Inilah saya trying to be creative haha. Keeping the class clean, preparing materials for lesson, making sure everything is in order and the place is safe, etc.. Now I realise being a teacher is not just about teaching a subject. But it takes a whole attention in the lives of the children. It is about encouraging, loving, giving hope..
The centre is actually looking for sponsorship. Sponsor a child, or donate to the centre.. Sometimes I wish I could earn more so that I can give more.. To the church, to the missions, to people, to God.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
A change
Not studying definitely feels different.
Been working for a few weeks now. I can say I changed a lil.. heh.
1. My sleeping habit changed. I sleep earlier and wake up even earlier now...
2. I become more productive in my work
3. I'm more organised! *happy*
4. I think... I'm stronger now. After much labor work. Well, my hands got a lil rough too. heh. somehow I like looking at the lil scar I just got due to some scratch while carrying some heavy stuff!
random post. Have a blessed week ahead =)
Been working for a few weeks now. I can say I changed a lil.. heh.
1. My sleeping habit changed. I sleep earlier and wake up even earlier now...
2. I become more productive in my work
3. I'm more organised! *happy*
4. I think... I'm stronger now. After much labor work. Well, my hands got a lil rough too. heh. somehow I like looking at the lil scar I just got due to some scratch while carrying some heavy stuff!
random post. Have a blessed week ahead =)
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