The rainbow, a masterpiece of a simple spectrum of white light,
The rainbow, its seven colours stood out glowing all so bright.
A rainbow indeed a perfect describe,
With all your colours they mixed with pride;
Promise me you girls won't kick and fight,
Here's 7 colours, our memories take flight!
1. Red
Then here's where everything came to start, I remember you girls were so young, just Form 1 if not mistaken. With those mushroom head-locks, Khai Yi and Jing Yi were my very first students of Class 0908 in my second year of teaching. It was a small class back then. And you two were soooooooo QUIET. Well, at least for the first 4 classes. Then, from that moment I knew back then, our journey is just about to unfold, many great things awaits us!
Waiyorr, this lenglui yorr...
2. Orange
I've been teaching for 3 years now, something was amiss amongst my students. Yes, 'gila-ness'. My older students in others classes back then were exceptional, great commitment in studies. But yet, they lacked something that would bring mii warmth. Well, don't get mii wrong, my other students, you guys and girls were excellent as well! Khai Yi and Jing Yi continued on being my students in Form 2, the only additional was a male student. 'Bullied' by them, I really wasn't at all surprised that he never came anymore the following year.
3. Yellow
Time passes in a flicker of an eye. Soon, my students were to be having their 1st hurdle in secondary school life ~~ PMR. My class then was made up of a few more additions, some which were mandatory in completing Class 0908. Khai Yi and Jing Yi were there, now with much more 'authority' to really give you headaches. The new ones included WenWen, ShanZee, Tracia and Cassie Wong. As the class got bigger, the noises, chatters and laughter got louder. I almost had heart-attacks at times, but then it was their liveliness that calmed mii down. Still, they kept their nerve and produced one of my best ever achievements as a Sejarah tutor, with ALL OF THEM scoring A's in their PMR! Really, they've made mii very proud, certainly something to remember for.
Waiyorrr, studying lorrr....
4. Green
Khai Yi is the one to thank for re-uniting mii and my students, not only that, she also brought in many new ones as well. Jing Yi, Olivia, Gia Shin, Jee Ling, Jia Jia, WenWen, ShanZee, Mei Chin, and Joe Win. With all of them in, Class 0908 was complete. For the new-comers, it was a 'getting-to-know-you' period. Of course, it wasn't to hold for long. Soon, everyone was chattering in worlds of their own. They were Form 4 now, and it was my 5th year of teaching. My grumpy self was all gone, for now I too had a say in their conversations instead of yelling for total silence. 'Go with the flow' was my motto, that was the only method I had to get to know my students up close, what they are weak in and how they managed their studies. Soon, I was more of a friend then a tutor to them, though I hated their occasional recognition of mii as 'Teacher'.
5. Blue
My 6th year of teaching was almost a 'never-meant-to-be' as I planned to retire being a tutor and get some rest during the holidays before my new semester kicks off. Khai Yi was once again pulling the strings, setting up the class and time for one last meet with my students. Class 0908 was there as it was the previous year before, the only difference was they are now facing an even bigger hurdle, SPM! And my have you girls really grown! On the first day of entering class, I was greeted with woos of '
lengzai' and '
shuai ge'. From that on, I knew I had a looooonnnngggggg day with my students. Having known each other for the past year, they were really a task to handle. In fact, being 'bullied' by them was expected right before I started their class.
However, I wasn't mad at that. In fact I was mad, and deeply disappointed that they came to class almost giving up on SPM. I could see them beaten, deprived of spirits to even try getting a result in their SPM. Most of them aimed to pass, but I knew they could do better. I gave them tests, threw them with answering techniques and explained in details to them on each topic. It was hard for them at first, but soon I noticed improvements. I could see their spirits rising each single day, some even stayed up late for revision, and some with a point to prove to their families, friends and school teachers. They matured by having group discussions, making notes of their own and this gave mii even more confidence to teach them better. I was touched and moved by their attitude overall.
6. Indigo
Few days ago, my students brought mii out for a dinner treat, steamboat and grill at TM Corner. (They called it 他妈 Corner). Really many of them could have been cooks from what I see, as they cooked more than they ate. (Had diarrhoea the next day, wonder was it the fish that Jia Jia and Joe Win cooked? Hmmmmm XD) It was a food tour, as we visited Blackball and Smiles Yogurt soon-after. From that all, I noticed the smiles on their faces, their laughter and each with a character of their own. I felt we were closer after that, no don't call mii a teacher, I'm a friend just like any other.
7. Violet
6 years of teaching has now finally come to an end. This shall be my last batch ever. All of you are very special in your own ways, just remember to be yourself. For this colour of the rainbow, may it be our future. Lets hope we do meet again in future, that time all of you with a life of your very own. I shall never forget the times we had and shared, and NO I did not cry! :)
I shall remember the days when WenWen plans on hitting mii on the head but did not;
I shall remember the days when GiaShin call mii 'Lengzai' but after that asks mii to 'diamlah';
I shall remember the days when JeeLing was so quiet back there, but asks mii 'zomok' gangster-style;
I shall remember the days when MeiChin tries picks a man-ly fight with mii but fails;
I shall remember the days when Olivia eats something nia, then kena bully by the whole class;
I shall remember the days when JoeWin always 'sampai awal' at a planned destination;
I shall remember the days when ShanZee looks blank when we talk a bit 'chim chim' mandarin;
I shall remember the days when JingYi tries a verbal argument with mii which usually ends with '他妈',
I shall remember the days when ZhiYuin is my own sister, duh!
I shall remember the days when JiaJia 'kena kepit' by the table and gives a crescendo cry of owwwwww!
And, I shall remember the days when KhaiYi simply take anyone as her husband, including mii, aduiiii!!!!
Girls, your friendship is something very special, something to be treasured forever. The next time we meet up, lets hope you're all in good contact as ever! Seriously girls, I am proud of all of you! Your attitude in studying have changed though you may not have noticed. Keep it up! Your other friends may say all they like, but you have done the impossible. Now, SPM is just a game, play it well, play it smart and don't forget, enjoy your life as it is! I love you girls, take care! :)
Signing off,
Nickel Low CJ
