it has been 4 days in the new workplace. i think is so far so good. i am happy here.
the first thing that struck me is their discipline. for example the first bell for morning assembly is at 730 am. at 720 am, majority of the students are already seated in the parade square, and taking out their books to read. at the previous workplace, when the first bell went off, majority of the students are slowly strolling into the parade square. *shakes head*
second thing that struck me is the temperature taking exercise. it was done in a very regimental manner. temperature taking was today. tue and wed the school instructed all students to bring their thermometers. tue morning we checked their thermometers at the parade square. those who didnt bring were asked to stand, and the FTs have to call their parents. wed morning we checked their thermometers again at the parade square. those who didnt bring were escorted to the foyer outside general office, and they were given a "bua-ing" session by the Year Managers/Year Heads. and today, the number of students in the whole school that didnt have thermometer is less than 5. at the previous workplace, number of students that are queuing up at the workshop on temperature taking day is at least 20.
and the most impressive part was how the temperature taking exercise was being carried out. it was announced through the PA system. every step, every instruction, were all followed closely by the teachers and students.
for example:
"Teachers, please distribute the individual temperature log forms to the students."
"Students, please stand up."
"Students, please switch on your thermometers, and place it under the tongue of your mouth."
"Once your temperature is recorded on the individual temperature log form, you can sit down."
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yesterday i just had induction with all the new teachers, by my Principal. from his presentation, i was very impressed by what he had done to bring the school to where it is right now.
and the Principal also mentioned that this team of new teachers that he brought in is of very high calibre.
yesterday i also met my dancers for the very first time. and i spoke to them about my experiences and expectations for them. hope that they can become stronger as a dance club. :)
