I unknowingly joined the company and started my first work in what was to be one of the most challenging and toughest weeks to manage. That is because it was the term 3 school term break. Because of that, many schools ran holiday programmes for the students. This week itself, I found teaching in 3 different schools. I was at Anderson Primary for Monday followed by Yew Tee Primary on Tuesday.

Then for the rest of the week, I went to Shuqun Primary. And there was when for the first time I handled class by myself as a lead trainer. I had a lead trainer colleague with me on Monday while Tuesday was a hall event. I quickly found that those one day event were those that I did not have much time to build friendship with students. While with my 3-day class in Shuqun Primary with 4A3, was one that friendships were created. At least it left me a more lasting impression.

4A3 must be the nosiest class compared to the other 5 classes since I entered all the other classes to observe. Hard to handle? Sure they were! But at least they got their work done for me when needed. And they are fun to be with! It was funny when I said, “Eyes on me…” then they replied with “Someone wants to speak…” Cute please! I did not know this “Eyes on me…” and “1 silent slap” tactic actually does work! But I doubt that will work when I work with secondary school students. :D Secondary school students will probably bring me another form of challenge. Here are some photos I took yesterday – the last day with them – with my class of 4A3.

Our class photo… :)

I bought a packet of Mentos to share with everyone. Thank God the amount of Mentos inside that packet was just nice that I could give 3 sweets to each student. Before giving out, I did not know how many to give actually. Just nice 18 students, 3 sweets each! God must have been with me! :P When I concluded the lesson, they asked me, “When can we see you again teacher Bryan?” Sad that I have to tell them that probably no chance or not so soon at least. They asked me for my Facebook so I gave it to them too. There was this student who gave me a small box of chocolate too! To see them so happy, I knew that however tired I was, it was all worth it. That is exactly why I love my job. Very demanding physically and mentally but yet at the end of it, the joy in the students and the small “Thank you” makes my job satisfaction so high. As they left the class room, many of them came up to me give a high-5! :)

I also want to take this space to thank my personal friends who avail yourself to help me as a colleague to fill the Assistant Trainer position. Special thanks to Helena, Charmaine, Andrew and Ryan! :)