1A1

It's 410am and I have to get up at 730am.
I have to play soccer in the inter company games day, go for worship practice and ref capstan's ball today. This will bring me all the way till evening.
But I can't sleep and the cough mixture has yet to kick in.
I'm in trouble.
So what do i do in the light of all these?
Get sentimental! After all, I'm transitting, right?
And for those of you who are more concerned about my moral standing, the kids did not take alcohol.

These are my babies.
My 1A1.
For those of you who made it to my blog, you deserve to know that the class holds a very special place in my heart.

As a teacher, i was always evolving.Trying to be popular, friendly, accepted, efficient,established. But I couldn't really find myself over 4 and a half years. I tried to tow the tension between the roles i had to play. Was never easy.

But when i went to class on day 1 of term 1, something in me started to click/break when i had to teach them how to tie their school tie.It would be easier to shout in a loud voice and set a timing for them to sit quietly with their ties all done up.

"I don't care how you do it, you better be ready!"

That's my usual mode. But i didn't. And then it all happened.

My uni lecturer Dr Helen Wright made a mini speech on her last day that left many of us guys fighting to hold back the tears.

"You always think that teachers affect the students. But do you know that you(students) affect the teacher too?... I have to go now...goodbye."(british accent)

She was so sweet. We applauded her as she made her way past all of us walking up the steps of the lecture theater. Everyone tearing along with her.

1A1, you have affected me. Your innocence and childlikeness made my harded soul believe in education again.

"Don't waste time. If you don't want to study, ITE is a better option! No hard feelings."

I was only half right. There were, but the hardening only went inwards.
But you have helped me adjust and moderate myself so that before I leave OPSS, I would gain the sweet and wonderful experience of being an educator.

I started to believe in the potential of youth again.

I started to look at each one of you in the eye and to tell you,
"I believe in you."

I've learnt that such statements go a long way.

Thanks for allowing me to try that out.

I keep looking 3 years ahead of you and seeing top students, CCA leaders, student councilors.

I'll be back in 3 years to see you.

I believe in you.

Thanks for affecting me.

I think i can sleep now.