Greetings there, 6B.
just want to take this opportunity to say that you've been a Fabulous (with a capital F) class so far. i'm glad i have a bunch of cheerful, lively younglings, who seem rather intelligent and keen to learn, while staying fun and enthu.
kudos esp to the class for:
-their orientation skit. it was indeed a surprise to see Mike up there rapping.
-its EXCELLENT showing at the recent cross-country. i was pretty surprised that Artemis didn't fair better especially with so many top placings by our class. you guys rock!
-mr Tim (Weilun) and ms Koh (Farrica) for their excellent O level results and being featured in the papers and even on TV. but also to everyone in class who took the O's and did well.
just want to also add that it is heartening to see a class with such strong class spirit, and hope it only grows stronger as time goes by. studies are important, but so are other aspects of life in junior college. remember, you are given this opportunity... privilege even to learn, so don't pass it by. our education system may not be ideal... far be it, as i see it, and certainly not suited for everyone. but, there are still ample opportunities to learn and grow, and as long as you try and keep and open mind and (hopefully) maintain a positive attitude towards learning, because it sure doesn't hurt.
no one demands of expects A's from you all of the time. but just don't shortchange yourselves by setting the bar too low. all your tutors welcome you to approach them to clarify your doubts and concerns. and it'll be less painful for everyone if you tried to not let it accumulate until just before the exams then let open the floodgates. no one will scold you if you approach us with a question or two every now and then.
just hope that the class can try to make it to assembly a little earlier in the morning. yes i and the school are aware of the class bench problem. new benches are being ordered and locations for them being planned as well. but i hope you guys can also take the ini to try to move in rather than wait behind all the other slackers who block your way and hold you up, because guess what? when it comes to the crunch you guys will get into trouble and not them if ever admin decides to make an example of the latecomers.
and don't expect me to stop reminding you about your collar pins, hair and looking presentable anytime soon either. c'mon, smart decent people like yourselves ought to look smart and decent, right?
ok, have been rambling on for quite a bit now. Happy Lunar New Year. posting comes out next week, and i hope 6B will remain the same 6B even then and after. the pace will pick up a bit, but as long as everyone is willing to put in that effort the next 2 years will be a relatively painless and more importantly fun, enjoyable and memorable learning experience for all.
ROCK ON, 6B!!
-Mr Lawrence Remedios, aka mr R
CT 07S6B
(please smb or email at lawrence@hci.edu.sg to confirm this post is in fact by me)
