30th Oct Warm and EMO

Today marks the last day of my relationships with people I hold very dear as a teacher to students. As of tomorrow, we will become friends, and we will not be different from one another. I know some of you would still address me as Mr Ong, after all, that's the name you first knew me as back when I teach in school. I can remember all of you so well, I think I'm growing old.

The first time I took over teaching an entirely new class that just started POA, I was thinking whether this job really suits me. After all, these thoughts disappeared after I started interacting with them. My first batch graduated, and now my second batch. They are finally graduating too.

My new batch of students will soon be in. My old batch of students will start to go. I will not see them every week, but I hope to see them gain something from my classes.

It doesn't need to be good grades, it doesn't need to be straight As. All I ever wanted to teach them, was how to treat themselves better, learn more about life, and the proper way to think and learn. I never really forced anybody to study, and I will always try my best to find a way how to make them learn. Every single student is unique, and everyone has their learning style. Those who put in effort, you will see your fruits in this coming O level results.

I just wanted to tell you all, every single one of you are unique, and each of you have your own beautiful character which nobody else could copy. For me, I count myself lucky to be able to help guide you in your studies and life (and of coz squeeze some $$ out of you all muahahaha).

Good luck to your paper tomorrow, its 3.40a.m. The paper will start in another 4hrs and 20 mins time. The 2 years of preparation finally came to the final paper. My last few advice to you as a teacher:

- You are smart.
- You are Intelligent.
- You have matured.
- You are ready.
- You are confident.
- You WILL be confident.


Whatever the results may be, I cannot guarantee you anything. However, if you are able to score As so easily, maybe you didn't really needed my help in the first place. Your results, is due to your own hard work and resilence in persevering through the hurdles in life.

Lastly, I sincerely hope that you enjoyed being with me, as much as I did with you.

Now I can proudly say, welcome to the next stage of your life.
I will see you all again soon...
...
...... AS FRIENDS.