Friday, February 23, 2007
I guess by now, everyone knows that I did not report for school.
I am as sick as a dog. The pain is unbearable.
I actually caught the virus from my husband. He was sick last week.
He did not report to school on Wednesday.
On Wednesday, I was already feeling the body ache.
During my free period, I visited the doctor across the school.
He gave me some medication and took my blood pressure.
He said that my blood pressure is low. It was 80/60.
He asked me to go home.
I refused as I was thinking of my pupils in school.
The ICT Club (P5 pupil)had their C4D that day.
It was their first lesson. I had to make sure everything was ok.
I really looked pale. Mrs Kwok saw me and told me to go home.
I had to stay on. It is just me.
I went back to school to continue to teach. I stayed in school till
about 4.30 p.m. Went home and slept till the next day.
I was still sick on Thursday, I perservered through the day till
about 4.30 p.m. Went home and slept.
The pain was worst than the day before. I felt really weak. No
appetite. Vomitted a few times. It was terrible.
I then told myself that I am won't be able to go to school. Sms Raihana
and e-mail her the instructions for the relief teacher to do in my absence.
Went to the doctor again today. Doctor took my blood pressure. It was 100/60.
It seemed better but still quite low. THe doctor was surprised that I made
through We dnesday, he added that I could have fainted any time and if a very
strong wind blew, I would have been blown away,because of my low blood pressure.
Wonder how the kids are doing in school.
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Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Hi all!! Hope you all had a great weekend.
I know I did. To those of you celebrating Chinese New Year,
A Happy and Prosperous Chinese New Year.
On Thursday, 15 February, while the school was celebrating Total
Defence Day, my pupils and I were invited to the German European
School. I was quite glad as I don't have to see the kids eat only bread.
It breaks my heart. I know... it is important to let the pupils have the
experience. Well that aside, let me continue with the trip.
The GESS actually invited us to their school to celebrate International
Friendship Day. Left school at about 0745, as we had a long...long assembly.
When we reached GESS, we were met by the teacher, Mrs Maria Kalt and
the Principal(Sorry!! I forgot her name!) The pupils were divided into groups
and brought to their classes.
I was with 2 parent helper. We were brought to the Teachers' rest area to have
coffee. What a good life!! Wish everyday is like this.
It was a beautiful place. There were round tables and sofa. We sat and the Principal
made for us coffee! Cool isn't it. We talked till about 0930. After which, we went
to see the children. When I entered the classroom, I told myself that I should be in the
classroom having so much fun! I actually do not like to talk much. I would rather see
what the children are doing. I entered the room where they learn about Brazil.
They were doing the samba! Everyone was moving except for 4 children. Pulled them
aside and told them the objective of having them over. It did not work.
We went to the Canada, America and Egypt. The classroom that was learning about
Egypt was interesting. They had a game where the pupils were asked to dress their
friends as mummies using toilet rolls. To add on, the teacher was speaking French.
I could roughly understand what was being said (how? I learnt it while watching Barney,
the purple dinosaur, with my son!) It was so much fun.
At about 1130,the kids had their lunch. The canteen was closed as the parents had brought
food for their kids. The whole place was filled with food. There was food everywhere!!!
We went back at about 1225 and reached school at about 1255. The timing was good.
I hope my kids learnt something from the visit. As for me, it was an eye opener, I had
the chance to see what an international school looks like. The learning is rich.
Do I want to teach in such a school??? I really don't know. The challenges are different
as we are dealing with different kind of children. Would it be as fulfilling? Maybe.
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Thursday, February 15, 2007
I had a wonderful time today. Instead of teaching, I get to bring my class
pupils to GESS. It was so much fun. I took tons of pictures.
Can't wait to tell about the visit.
I will post pictures that I took.
By the way, went to Chinse Physician today, had to get my
back checked. Lucky for me, it was just a mucsle pull.
Feeling quite tired. Will write again tomorrow, I hope.
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Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Coen is a new pupil in my class. He is from Junyuan Pr. Sch.
He came in on 3 January 2007 to be exact.
He is giving me lots of behavioural problems. He swears, disturb and cause hurt to others for
no rhyme or reason. He is also nonchalant about it.
There were many times where I scolded him and wasted valuable curriculum
time. It has happened more than once.
The last straw was when he used a rubber band and directed it to Zer Yee.
It actually hit Zer Yee's neck. I wrote in his handbook.
I had sleepless nights as I was thinking of ways to deal with him better.
I decided to give him a silent treatment. He is to have no contact with his
friends and classmates. He will be in solidarity. This is to ensure that the
pupils will not get hurt and vice versa.
It seemed to work. He was very quite. He expressed his loneliness.
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Sunday, February 11, 2007
I read quite a few blogs some had good comments while the rest had not some good comments.
Most of the pupils had not used vulgar language in their blog, which was good.
However, I find one of the pupils' blog disturbing. She was using the word,"sucker" on her blog.
I find it disturbing as I wonder if she understands the meaning. In her blog, she also mentioned her unhappiness being in Primary 5^Commitment. My stand is if she cannot take any scolding, by all means.....
I believe... no pupils should have an exclusive of my scolding. if you have done something wrong, you will get scolded. It ends there!! I don't bear grudges after that.
I do agree that I am very 'naggy' these days... maybe age is catching up.
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Thursday, February 08, 2007
The school is participating in the Odyssey Of The Mind (OM).
6 pupils were selected from the level.
The training of the pupils is quite difficult.
Pupils are supposed to think out of the box and be creative.
Pupils were posed questions; long term and spontaneous.
Spontaneous is where pupils are given a time limit and they are
required to give their responses.
It is an uphill task given the time limit to give innovative responses.
The group meets every Tuesdays and Thursdays.
I wish I had more time to visit my pupils' blog. I will visit them soon.
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