Thank you, kids 2009 !

Wednesday (23/12/2009)

Hmmmm…how should I begin? I guess everything makes it much easier from the heart. “Goodbye, Teacher Jenny!” said Le Xin. “Bye, teacher!” said Justin. “Thanks, Teacher Jenny!” whispered Wen Yue……..”Bye…..”, said Jin Nan. I just tried making the goodbye session as fast as possible before they see my rolling tears…….

Every little moment I spent with them, least did they know that I’ve learnt so much from them. Well…..of course, they know I learn Mandarin from them frequently……haaaaaa! Today before we part, we shared about our feelings; and I myself apologised for any misunderstandings and arguments which if I had had with them. Immediately, changes of face expression on them…… “Stop it, Jenny!” I told myself.

When I took over this class in 2008, it was like battling with aliens in space…….haaa! They hardly spoke or understood English. Yun Wen even said she hated me as she didn’t understand English but today, she wouldn’t stop uttering, “I love you, Teacher Jenny.” Most of these kids took at least half a year to adapt to the English system and today, most of them could speak and even ask me questions in English…….patience and dedication really pay off!

We did so much things together. Just name it, “ Dinosaurs, space, Dragon, Anglerfish, hammerhead shark, water and science, experiments, sports, Around The World etc.

Kids, remembered how we started our Chinese New Year of 2009? I told you a story of dragon and everyone just got excited including the girls…who won’t? I was excited myself……I sometimes ask myself if there really is a dragon……haaa! I practised so many nights to draw dragons before drawing them on the board. “Wow…….!” Was your exclamation when I drew a dragon for the very first time on the board. (Thank Goodness, I whispered to myself!) But today, anyone of you could draw much better than me and even create your own dragons with stories……J! We modified an old dragon model totally to a brand new one and you kids requested to perform to your parents. Eugene added that we could also perform for our year end concert! I was so excited because you had the same thought as mine. Immediately, I approached the Principal and he bought our idea…hooray! Thus, we had our wonderful Wushu teacher, Yang lao shi who trained us martial art and also dragon dance performance……….to me, able to do what we like most and working hard for it, is what we call “Dreams come true!” IT WAS A FABULOUS DRAGON DANCE PERFORMANCE, I salute all of you!!!” I shall not forget any of you…L

That was why, I named my blog, “Little voice, great thoughts” Kids, thank you so much for everything. Along the process, we got to know each other better……laughters, sorrows, doubts, determination and wonderful days! You grew smarter while I grew more mature.

How, I run through hundreds of songs for your performances. Finally, everyone chose “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah” over “Tomorrow” and “I’d like to teach the world to sing”. A joyful song with great hopes and faith reminding us the important qualities of everyday life!

Finally, I chose the song “We Are The Champions” – fast version for our sporty performance. My instinct told me that all of you would love it…..true enough, we clicked! J I had a hard time to decide the suitable positions for each and everyone of you. We went through a few physical tests and thus, everyone secured their suitable parts well. Initially, as we discussed together, we wanted to have a story linking to this performance. Unfortunately, due to lack of time, we could only practise the main part as we had to prepare for our Standard One lessons as well. Yet, you worked very hard for the performance….you enjoyed yourself and didn’t sigh…..that’s the “sportsmanship” spirit!

Hopefully, when you watch our DVD on Black Light performance, you will remember every bit of moments we spent heartedly together. My teacher once said, “Always do things from a sincere heart, the result will amaze you.” I know we shall meet again………….Take great care of yourselves!

Last but not least, thank you so much to all parents for believing in your kids and myself. We couldn’t have done it without your support. Keep in touch, kids! A wonderful song fo all of you which the kids and I composed together…haaa! May you remember them forever…J a gift from your kid!

My mother is the best,

She always love me so,

She never sighs at me,

She always tries her best,

Oh, you are like the magic star,

You are so special,

M O T H E R……I love you!

I will follow you,

Follow you wherever you may go,

You work hard all day long,

To give us a home sweet home,

Thank you so much,

1, 2, 3, 4………..Oh father, oh father, oh father,

Please remember that we love you, we love you, we love you,

Forever and forever, forever, forever,

Oh, F A T H E R,

Thank you for everything!