Let bygones be bygones. I know something would last forever and that's enough.
I don't really need a blog to remind me of that.
The purpose of this blog has already been achieved, so I guess it's time to bring it to an end.
To all those whom I met at WSC: Good luck! You can all make it if you truly think you can! Don't feel frustrated when things don't come your way, just be courageous and patient. I will support you, as always.
If you wish to stay in touch with me on Facebook, you can search for my name: Oiwah Wong.
The process of inspiring a student and "changing" him or her is fairly slow, but at least I can see it happening. It IS working! True that it can't happen to everyone, but if a student ever benefits from what I say and do, I would be satisfied and honoured.
This is like the story of the shepherd who has 100 sheep. He rejoices when the lost one is found. Perhaps I have to take the same role to lead those who are lost or don't seem to know their way.
It is easy to complain about the hardships, but it is also important to remember all the defining moments in my life as a teacher. I thank all those students who are cooperative and obedient, but I must also thank those whom teachers doubt but are still willing to improve. Accepting one's shortcomings and being open to changes is something that both you and me have to learn and it's a lifelong challenge.
When life fails you, never forget those who have inspired you at certain points in your life. Then you will find the strength to move on.
If you believe in the value of what you did, you don't have to regret even though others feel it differently. IT DOES NOT CHANGE ITS VALUE! Don't look back as we should be looking into our future.
I wonder why students feel so tired during the day. Are we giving them too much work? Or are they poor in time management? Or do they spend too much time playing on the computer?
Both teachers and students are tired. We are deprived of sleep. We are deprived of rest.
Dear students, no matter how much work you have at hand, please do not overwork. You can only do well if you have enough rest.
我做班主任的那一班有很多棘手的問題，有個別的，也有群體的，複雜得很。面對這一切衝擊，我也會無助，也會迷惘。最近我開始鼓她們寫cards of appreciation給同學，慢慢地我看到一些微小的改變。我也請另外的兩班同學在班上花十分鐘的時間用英文寫一些東西給我，在那八十張寫滿密密麻麻的字體的紙上，我看到她們的迷惘，也看到她們的理想，還有種種期盼、感受，也有對我的悄悄話。我感激她們的信任和誠懇，也在逐一回應她們。在她們書寫的同時，我也同時書寫，與她們分享一些感受，簡單但真摰。我把這張紙貼在佈告板上，當是替大家加油。我很喜歡這種交流的方式，因為壓力少，自由度大，談話內容也是「絕對保密」，而且大家都能專注地寫，寫不完也不打緊，grammar錯了也沒關係。教書是重要，但如果語言不用來溝通，又有何用呢？
