HEYYY. Being me, I send ms chooi an email after we gave her the flowers. but i forgot to post what i emailed, so sorry!! but anyway, she replied (oh btw, i used class email..)
Dear Ms Chooi,
We hope you like the flowers and the letter. Really really sorry that we've caused you so much disappointment without actually realising it. But again, thanks for being frank with us, we really appreciate that. And do not shed your precious tears okay! Besides the reason that they're precious, there's really no need to. And it also saddens us to see you sad/annoyed/disappointed. So, dont waste your tears on such matters. Cry when there's happier things, which will probably have a lot in the year.
Last year's been great with you, really. And nothing's going to change. It's actually quite true we've been neglecting other things, but we try to put in an effort. We've been neglecting our classroom cleanliness for one, and the decorations. Maybe everyone just really busy with their work, but we know it's not an excuse so we're really sorry. Our class hasn't really been the most angelic class, be it this year or last year. But we will (and do) try out best! It's gonna be one great year! After this year, you may not ever teach us again. That's sad.. really. Being with you for 1 year and 1 month, it's really been a great experience and loads of fun.
But there's so much to look fowards to this year, as a class and of course, with you! Choral and Drama night, YouthDay funfair, and many many other things as well. So, we hope that you'll continue being the amusing and amazing teacher you've been, and our class is and will be as bonded forever!
With love,213
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And her reply...
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Dear Thirteeners,
Thank you for your email. It’s full of love and warmth, brightens up my Monday. I am really touched by your concern and kind words. I love the flowers and cards you gave me. It was a big surprise and I carried them to meeting in another school where I caught quite some attention from the other teachers. But what makes me the happiest is seeing you show the diligence and class-spirit again.
Not that I didn’t see them at all this year, but at times I do not disappointed that the class behave like nails – hammer it then it will move. Well, maybe not a very good analogy, but I do have high expectations of you, so it really hurt me when I see the lack of self-discipline of the class. I am happy to know that you enjoy being in my form class. I know I haven’t been the perfect form teacher, but we learn together. Learning how to understand and communicate to each other better.
I am sorry if I caused you to worry too much about my outburst of emotion the other day. That’s not very professional, is it? All right, continue to be the happy Thirtheeners that I know and I love.
Do reflect on your behaviour always because you’re responsible for yourself ultimately. What the family and school do is to impart you with the knowledge and correct values, but only you can decide whether to use them well to be a respected person in the end. I see the CNY decorations being put up in class. They look good. I am looking forward to the various activities that we will have as a class in 2008 too! Happy Chinese New Year to all!
Regards,Ms Chooi
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Ooooooooh.
Jean
if we just hold on together; 8:07 PM
