Sharing some words of affirmation written by my students.
Thank you for the affirmation. Your words mean alot to me, letting me know that I have done pretty ok in my career, amidst all the challenges of teaching.
"My beloved Mr Tan, you are the rice to my chicken rice. You are the curry to my prata. You are the patty to my burger. Thank you for being the most patient and fun teacher and hope that we will make more memories together in the future. Happy Teacher's Day."
By a boy in one of my sec 3 pe class, who is a manchester city fan. We can talk about everything under the sun, from football, to racism, to school politics.
"Mr Tan, first of all happy staff appreciation day. Thank you for teaching us PE and being a very supportive form teacher and cca teacher. I am happy to have a knowledgeable cca teacher. Thank you for helping me out with every other things throughout this past 3 years. Nothing much to say to you but just want to let you know that I appreciate every small and big things you done for me."
By my form class student, who is also my wushu captain
"Mr Tan YY, thank you for always being so entertaining! You are so kind and patient with us. Although I do so bad for chemistry, I still enjoy the lesson alot beacuse of you. And thank you for not giving up on me, helping me to improve. You are the best teacher!"
By my student in my chemistry class of 2 years, she is also my chemistry rep
"Dear Mr Tan, happy teacher's day! Thank you for always making chemistry lessons engaging and fun. You never fail to crack us up with your jokes and I will miss it alot after I graduate. I just want to let you know that you are an amazing chemistry teacher, not only you are patient with us but also very encouraging. Whenever I look at your words of encouragement on my test paper, it make me feel so blessed that I have met a teacher like you, someone who is so generous with your words and never fail to motivate me in wanting me to do better.
I really enjoy chemistry lesson, mostly because you make chemistry lesson really relaxed and funny. I felt really comfortable around you and really like you as my teacher!
Once again, thank you for putting so much effort in teaching us! Have a great day ahead!"
By my chemistry student as well. Very hardworking girl and self-directed. Really a pleasure to teach.
Happy Teacher's Day to all my educator friends. Teaching is really a job not for the faint hearted. Please remember to look after your own mental well-being, and if you experience any burn out, please seek help. It is ok not to be ok.
