Archive for January, 2006

Yes, before the electricity went off I had actually a lot to write, was already on my second paragraph. But that was yesterday at the school’s comp lab, today I’m at home. Basically can’t really remember much of that day’s sentiment
Here’s a recap of what I’ve been doing this past few weeks. First, I’ve been playing volleyball and ping pong almost every day of the week. Volleyball because I’m helping out to coach the students. They have a tourney in 2 weeks time. So I’m the I-don’t-know-how-to-coach-volleyball-but-I’ll-try-to-be-helpful-guy. And thus far, I can see a lot of improvement in their play, especially the boys. I’m also relearning how to play the game. They always finish off their practice session with a game with the teachers, so I regularly join in the game. Although I’m not that good (memang tak reti main) but hey, its playing the game that matters not winning it. It’s also great fun to be playing something for a change.
I’ve also been playing ping pong regularly. Been sparring with the school’s coach everyday. Good to improve my techniques as I’ve asked to help coach the school team. The tourney for Ping Pong will start around March, so I better be prepared to coach the school players. hehehe.
So, I do believe I’m very lucky to get posted at this school, beside the good class environment and everything, I’m also getting a good workout everyday. The caramaderie at this school exceptional, as the seniors tell me, you won’t find this kind of thing at an urban school
Adieu

It has been a week since I first stepped my foot at my new school. Glad to say that the atmosphere is most welcoming. The teachers are super friendly, you couldn’t get a friendlier bunch. The kids, so far I can say very well behaved. I get greeted everytime I walk around the compound, which is wayyyy better than during my practicum.
First day I got there, I was straight away told that I’ll be teaching 3 classes of English, of which I don’t know which class yet. And another 2 classes of science, to which I’ve been told that it would definitely be general science for form two. They actually asked if I can teach Biology, but I sort of backed out from it. My first degree is Aquatic Biology, but I’m not that confident teaching it to them. Since the syllabus has changed quite a lot since my SPM days.
I was also assigned a teacher’s quarters, will be sharing it with an ustaz and also the other English teacher that was posted with me. He will be teaching 5 English classes, which to me is lucky because he can concentrate on teaching what he learnt at the college. Nevermind, science is pretty much is in my blood anyway, don’t think I’ll hit any major bumps.
So far everything is cool at the school, even have one of those VSAT broadband connections. Guess I’ll try to update from the computer lab if I can, but until then, I’ll just hop back home now and then and do my internetting from home
Adieu
p/s: Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Adha