Conversations II

Students came into my office and saw my desktop wallpaper. A picture of my lil sis and I.

A : Wa, teacher.. Your sister aa?
Me : Yes
A : same face
B : where? I want to see
Me : pretty or not?
A and B *shy*

A : yes, she's beautiful
B : she's taller than you right, teacher? *ahahahaha*
Me : -.-" go to your class.

GOD

He is God.

Don't limit what He can do. He hears your cries even if you hide it inside. He sees your pain, your thoughts, everything you are going through. He knows, He feels, and He provides the help you need.

I received a great news just now. God is faithful. We are forgetful and sometimes we need to be reminded.

My mum taught me that in whatever circumstances, keep the faith and claim your blessings from God. Believe that you will receive. I'm thankful for my parents =)

Conversations

Me and my 10 y.o students A, B, C and D

A : Teacher, B likes someone you know! But she likes another boy and that boy also likes her.
Me : Wah. So how?
A : B broken-hearted...
B : No la teacher, I no like her already...
A : No teacher he lieeeeee

Tiba-tiba,
C : Teacher I got gf.

*stun*
Me : Wow, who is she? Is she in my class? *excited*
C : No la, I also heart broken already.
Me : Why?
C : She-- going to USA already
D : Ya teacher he heart broken THREE times!

*gasps*

C : Ya, but teacher, she still my gf.

=.=

D : Teacher, got girl love me but I don't love her.
Me : Who?
D : *whispers whispers*
Me : WAH she's so pretty and nice and gentle. Why you don't like her?
D : Actually I love another girl but she don't love me so I also don't love her. Then another girl love me.
D : See teacher I can dance like Michael Jackson. (tiba-tiba change topic)
*nods* I see..

A : Me too!
[conversations went on]

Drama

It's like drama at work everyday. Every night when I'm back from work I will have many funny/cute/dramatic story to tell my dear ms wee while she's half awake heh.

I sat down with a group of my students and asked them what do they want to be when they grow up. One of them answered, "Pastor". I'm impressed! He wants to follow after his father's footsteps =) He was so happy when I told him I'm a Christian too. Future evangelist. 10 years old.

Another student exclaimed, "I want to be a superstar!". Cute. He specifically wanted to be in Bollywood.

By giving these children attention through proper education and other necessities, we are giving them hope. One step closer to realize their dreams.

the beginning

Ps Elisha and Aunty Petrina shared about how they first started the centre where working and the purpose of it. It was truly inspiring.

The staff truly has compassion towards he children, commitment towards the vsion and the heart to work.

Matt 25:35-46

Just a teacher

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.

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.