13 APRIL 2012 - My Farewell To The SK Selama Pupils

 Year 6 Gemilang pupils posed for a lovely photo
for remembrance with their lovely farewell gifts.
Felt terribly sorry to leave them when they are
facing UPSR this year. Wish them success.

 The Choral Speaking Team with the overall championship trophy
for the 2012 Selama Zone English Language Carnival .
Thanks to all the Action Song ( Champ )  and Public Speaking ( runner-up)
participants and English teachers for winning too.

At last the overall championship trophy which I sponsored
was finally presented to my ex-headmistress, Pn Hjh Ashah as SK Selama had won it
being the school which won the most events and had sent the
most number of participants to the LMS District English
Language Carnival this year.  Congratulations.

                                       A lovely photo with teachers and staff of SK Selama

The saddest moments of leaving this school of 29 years had arrived and I tried to hold back my tears but I couldn't.  I had always wanted to retire in this school but lately I had started thinking perhaps it would be much better if given a different environment and surroundings, new friends, colleagues , pupils and a new beginning and new hope.  Perhaps, there are pupils out there whom I am able to help and I agreed to my education officers when they handed me the message through my headmistress.  Yes, they had plans and I am the chosen one and as a Guru Cemerlang for English Language I have to serve wherever I am directed too and it is going to be in SK Bendang Siam, Changkat Larut in the Trong Zone and hopefully I get to retire there too in 2016. 

13 April, 2012 was a day before the LMS District English Language Carnival 2012 and I had told all the participants that they got to be champs in the district competitions.  In fact. I had hoped that we will represent the Selama Zone in all the 4 events and we almost did .  Well, I wish SK Selama better luck next year. 

So, my request to stay for 2 weeks in SK Selama was granted and I had been busy preparing for the Selama Zone English Language Carnival followed by the LMS District English Language Carnival. SK Selama achieved great success at both levels and it was something to be proud of and remembered.   Then, only did I start to work officially in my new  school.  However, there were many things to clear and documents to finalise still and I have been returning to school in the afternoons.  Sometimes, too tired to do anything but just rested in the office for a chit-chat. 

I talked to my pupils about their potentials , hopes and success in their hands if they put in more effort in their studies.  I advised them to be well-disciplined and show respect to their elders, teachers and friends.  I encouraged them to participate in English activities, read a lot of English books and strive hard to improve their English standard.  Hopefully, all of them will not forget their old school and teachers.  For me, they can still keep in touch with me through Facebook and read my postings in my personal blog, English Panel Blogs, Portal Rasmi SK Selama etc.  I'll return to SK Selama to see them, guide them and help the teachers and school if my help is needed. 

The farewell gathering was very touching as the teachers and pupils took turns to bid me farewell and give me those lovely gifts.  I felt very sad .  Two pupils came up to me holding a handful of sweets and said that didn't buy any gifts but only those sweets. Oh, how thoughtful of them.  It didn't matter at all but the thoughts counted most.  The best results in their examinations will be the best gift for me and the other teachers or parents. 

My tears just rolled freely down my cheeks and my eyes had swollen a little through much crying as I shook hands with all the pupils and teachers.  To all my colleagues who had to bear with me at times , I had to apologise and hope not keep in the hearts.  I love my colleagues as they are a batch of cooperative, hardworking and dedicated teachers.   With the guidance and present administration, SK Selama will achieve success in all fields and excellence too.  All the best.  


( More photos will be uploaded to the Picassa Web Album soon )