There goes the last lesson.... I left the centre with mixed feelings.... For one, I was really happy, and very proud. It has been such a joy teaching the children, and understanding them. Hearing them out, guiding them, laughing with them, even playing with them. Every time we went for lesson, I would be rather reluctant and worried before the lesson, in fear that we are not readily prepared. But once the lessons started, I couldn't help but enjoy them. =) And when i smiled during the lessons, they were true smiles, even those exaggerated =D smiles were from the bottom of my heart. It has been such a pleasure to teach them. =)
Also, I couldn't help but be so proud. Proud of them, and proud of ourselves. Proud of them, for having tried their best for all that we have done. Proud that Boy X from Jon-Hann's post was able to do his work and talk about it well too. =) So proud that they all left with a smile, carrying their certificate and art-folios.
Also, I am so proud of you guys! Rattanin for his great contributions, especially in the arts aspect. The first few lessons, the marking of work, and the super nice certificate! Thanks dude! Jon-Hann for doing up the powerpoint presentations, dealing with the worksheets and sorting their work, and of course, bringing your projector. Most importantly, you always keep the mood light! =D Thanks buddy! Shaun for getting to the point, increasing our work efficiency, and well, your smoking skills helped too! =D Thanks man. And Shi Jian for bringing your laptop, and always doing what i assign to you, although you may put up an 'I don't care' front. The effort and the heart just touched me. Thanks for giving it your best dude. And thanks to Mrs Lim who helped use print the many many worksheets and certificates and providing us with our needed resources. Thank you all. =D
And lastly, I must say I am really proud of myself too. To be able to make a difference, however small, in the children's life. Being friends with the children, and helping them to speak up, interacting with them, motivating them, learning with them. I tried my best, and I am really glad it all worked out well. I have never really had such an opportunity before, and this one will definitely leave a lasting impression. I never thought RE could be so fun, so satisfying, and so great! =D I am glad I made this choice to come for RESL. And once again, thanks everyone for making this journey possible.
Although we most probably would not get to see those children again, which breaks my heart, but i hope that we have somehow or another help them and touched their lives. Leaving all those happy faces, curious minds and pure hearts gives me great regrets for having only 8 lessons, but well, all good things come to an end, and at least it ended with a happy note. Personally, this journey has made me know more about everyone. Our group members, Mrs Lim, Mrs Tan, the children, and even the teachers and staff there. I have learnt a great deal, and I really hopw that in the future, we would be able to embark on a similar journey together too. What do you say? =D
Perhaps I would reflect deeper on what I have learnt, and how I could have done better in the future, but as for now, I think we all deserve a little break, don't we? =D Haha. It has really been a great pleasure working with you bunch, so thanks again, and enjoy your break. =)
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