Today, I went to school and made some interesting observations about the (our) teachers.
(Note: this may be a little random, but I thought I should share this.)

1. Serene Teo is actually a fantastic teacher! Today, while I was doing some work, she came over to discuss with me about SCS SBQ and SEQ. During our discussion, she gave me the impression of a frank person and even asked me "Why you come to school so late?". Maybe she thought my alarm clock broke down or something, but it was rather unexpected of her to ask. Talking to her, I felt a strange feeling words cannot describe (surprise?) but I shall attempt to express it here. It felt as though someone cracked an egg on top of my head and the egg yolk was dripping down my face? Anyway, her advice for SCS is that we should focus more on Northern Ireland than Switzerland and that we should study Britain as a whole. This was how she put it "Welfare state (Britain) is the main set, NHS is the subset. When you write about welfare state, you can bring it examples from NHS." because NHS is the health component (service) of Britain. She also reminded us to read the questions carefully. Before she left, she even said "If you have any questions, you can email me.You can find my email on the Intranet." As I have no idea where or why her email will be on Intranet (where is Intranet?), I asked her if it was IVLE. Apparently, she didn't know that all the teachers's emails were on IVLE but after that when I told her so, she said I could get her email from the Intranet and IVLE if necessary.( note: her email is teo_swee_choon_serene@moe.edu.sg) Isn't she so sweet? We should try to look beyond her flaws. [If you're still unconvinced, she drew a smiley face =) on my "welfare state" essay. It surprised me initially but it takes time to understand people...]

2. I saw Yang Hui Lin going back to the staff room with another teacher Ms Mak Wei Shan (if i'm not wrong). They wanted to open the door but apparently, both of them forgot to bring their door passes out. I was extremely surprised by their "blurness". It's like leaving your house without bringing with you the key. So of course, both of them were locked out of the staff room(lol). Then, Yang Hui Lin decided to bang/ knock on the tempered door to get other teachers to open the door. Obviously it wasn't loud enough or maybe they don't want to help her for reasons unknown. So while I hid in one corner silently (sniggering), Yang Hui Lin decided to go try the back door (windowed). Unfortunately, no one was in the room at that time so she went around asking for help. She borrowed a door pass from Mr Lee ( I think that's his name) sitting in front of me and managed to get into the staff room. End of show. But I honestly didn't expect Yang Hui Lin and the other teacher to be so forgetful... (it's a entry key!)

3. I saw Yang Hui Lin again. After her careless episode, a student went to ask her about SCS. For some reason, she chose to sit near me (maybe she found out I was amused by her antics?). Anyway, the PRC asked her some stuff and she spoke in a slightly loud tone. She wasn't berating the PRC or anything; just a bit loud. So, I watched her again guiding the PRC meticulously, showing her how to write SCS essays properly and the art of planning (something about arrows which I don't quite remember). I also noticed she prints a lot of handouts/practices for her classes. After her consultation, she told the PRC," When you take the exam, just do your best and perform normally. Even if you don't do well, just accept your results... (forgot)". Wow, great words from a great person. Too bad this is the first time I'm hearing those words this year. I heard that she's leaving soon for some reason, which is pretty sad for a remarkbale teacher like her. But at least there are still good SCS teachers like Serene Teo (right?)...

4. While doing my homework, I saw some teachers playing soccer at the field with some boys. I didn't know teachers coukd play games with students during school hours. It was also surprising that out of the 4 teachers (guess who?), 1 of them was a female, which isn't from PE department. So I continued observing and found out that teachers can be quite fun-loving as well. just that we don't see that side so often.

5. I stared in front at Mr Lee guiding 4 girls on Chemistry: Stoichiometry & The Mole Concept. I knew it was that because one of the girls was talking about empirical formula and they were all doing the questions from our long set of notes last year. Anyway, I heard Mr Lee explaning to them about that and even asked them about other subjects. After that, he bought them all milo drinks and pau. Doing so meant that he had violated the school rule of "eating only in the canteen" because students are expected to consume all food and drinks in the canteen. But anyway while thinking about what a nice teacher he was, I was also wondering if anyone would pop up and give me a Milo (just kidding)because I was rather thirsty and didn't want to go to the canteen . Too bad none did, so I continued watching them. Mr Lee was explaning to them how they shoud wish that the paper was difficult, because it means the marks range from lowest to highest will be very big. Then, if a student does well, he will be in the top percentile or something like that. What he said does make sense but I was hesitant about whether I would want the exams to be difficult. Anyway, I digress but he is quite a kind teacher.

6. It was 6pm and VP's voice came out from the speakers. He said "Hello RVians, it is 6pm and you are hearing my voice again. I believe you know what you are expected to do... pack your bags and go home. Have a nice holiday. I will see you again on Friday." Firstly, I was absolutely delighted to hear his voice (again) because the absence of his voice for so long made me worried that something bad had befallen our dear VP, which would be really tragic. Secondly, it was nice of him to wish students a pleasant holiday. Normally, the impression students have of him is the "monster" that he always says he is, on the lookout for errant students, making students buy badges etc. It was quite a different VP (less harsh?)

7. Inspired by the events of the day, I went to look at the Staff (Photos) Board to find out the name of that nice teacher who provided free Milo. Sadly, I couldn't confirm if his name was Mr Lee but if I'm not wrong, he lives somewhere in jurong West (from his conversation). But while looking at the Science Department, I happened to see Mrs Lee's face and she was actually smiling (or maybe I was hallucinating. kind of reminds me of the tangs model blinking video) It's rare to see her smile because normally she projects a stern image.

8. Conclusion: teachers have their other/ different (fun) sides as well, just that they don't show it often, so we should love all teachers!! Like Serene Teo, we shouldn't judge her so critically?

9. Good Luck 4C for Midyrs! HELLO 4C ~

Whoever wants the Midyr assessment timetable, please tell me (jaslin). I will help to photocopy and pass to you all on monday 28/4/08.

just tag on the tagboard can liao :D

PRCS may like to gather the number of people who needs it and tag the total no. on the tagboard. thanksssssss!



GOODLUCK 4C FOR MIDYR EXAMS! :D
YAY JIAYOUUUUUUUUU :D

Tan Lay Yen once ruled over 3C,
Eugene Lee is our daddy.
Our chairpersons Shuying and Jacky,
HOH single-parent PAMILY!

Chorus (to be sung by Mr Lee):
Sorry, hoh sorry,
377A I must break it.
Sorry, hoh sorry,
I cannot get you a mummy. Hello all 4C-ians!


We have our own photo album now! :D
I will send an email to everyone regarding the passwords and usernames to our class blog and this photo album.
Everyone is able to post and upload photos to our personal class photo album

yayeeee arent you excited hoho
go take a look at the photo album!
I've uploaded pictures which were taken last yr too (:
Here it is http://4cordonbleu.shutterfly.com/action/

The link will be permanently under Profile.


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