I think I'm done with my blogskin!! Haha it still looks abit weird I know, but I've already done what I've could. I guess we all have to live with some imperfections with life! Hoho :P
Have ended my stint at Metta Student Care centre, was helping out as a teacher to guide the children in their homework. It was a totally enjoyable 4 weeks, and I am really thankful that I have volunteered there. :)))) It's impossible to note down all the little details that happened, or the numerous sweet moments that I experienced. But no matter how minor, I will keep them close to my heart and in my memories. <3 I took aloooot of photos of the kids that I helped out with, although alot are kinda candid and not very well taken. Haha. It's not easy to get them to pose for pictures!! They either refuse to look into the camera, or make some funny silly faces. Hahaha! But THAT'S how children are, i guess. Muahaha! Will probably post some nicer ones here next time.
Was fighting back my tears a few times on my last day; it was so saddening to think that I will not be coming back anymore to teach them. This one month has seemed to fly past so quickly, I can't hold it back no matter how much i try. I was "savouring" my last bus ride to the centre, my last walk into the centre, my last time stepping into the classroom, my last time seeing the children sleep.... Haha. I know i sound so emotional, but all I can say is that this experience is really a precious one to me. :) The teachers there have been really nice to me, and although I don't agree with some of the things that they do or say sometimes (just
sometimes only la :P), I still appreciate all the help and kindness they rendered to me. They were saying that I could drop by when I'm free, or even help out again in December. Hopefully I will have the chance to go back there again, to visit all the lovable children and nice teachers!! :)
There's this two Primary 5 kids that I'm especially worried about, cos I feel that their standards are wayyyy behind what they should be. They are also rather naughty, though not in the bad sense. They tend to be rather mischevious, but they will still listen when I reprimand them. I am so afraid that they will give up, and choose the "easy" way out by turning bad. What I've heard so far about them in school are not too good, but I can tell that their personalities and characters are very ok. I feel that they are in the crucial stage now, when they need alot of correct and proper guidance. The student care teachers are definitely able to keep them in check, but there are so many students in the centre, it's hard to give them all the attention that they need. Their foundations are also sooo weak, it's not what a little more guidance can help. It's a matter of weeks, maybe even months. On the last day, I kept telling them that they must do their work properly and seriously, must try their best always, not to fight in school, blahhh... haha, like a really naggy granny. They just kept saying "orh, orh, orh", but I know it takes more than just a few words to really have an effect on them. Sigh. Just hope that they will do their best and improve soon. :)
Haha I think if I'm to write about every student in the class I can spend hours here!! But through this I've realised how much I love to work with children, how much I want to help those in need. I hope that my career in future will involve working with children, shall work towards my goal!!! :)
It's late already, time for bed! Gdnite all!! Oh and
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to SINGAPORE!!!!! :DIt came over me in a rush When I realized that I love you so much That sometimes I cry, but I cant tell you why why I feel what I feel inside How I try to express what's been troublin' my mind But still I can't find the wordsBut I know that something's got a hold of me Baby, some day I'll find a way to say just what you mean to me But if that day never comes along and you don't hear this song I guess you'll never know that... And when I say inside, I mean deep You fill my soul with something I can't explain It's over me