Selamat Hari Guru- Mei 16 2008.
"Guru adalah lilin yang membakar sendiri untuk memberi cahaya kepada murid".
"A teacher is a a candle that burns itself so that her students can be enlightened".
A noble deed indeed. Another year, another teacher's day.
I received my first sms and greetings of a Happy Teacher's Day, a little past midnight from a dear former student of mine. I had left the school two years ago, and yet I am remembered. Throughout thh day, I continued to receive messages from former students, colleaques and friends far and near. I myself couldn't resist sending some sms as well.
I remember Teachers' day celebrated at my former school with great fondness. Greetings, song and dance, sports, good food, great camaradie between parents, teachers and students. I had a great time. Guess that is something I will miss every year.
This year's celebrations was in Malacca. I joined my colleaques there for two days. The Teacher's Forum was lively and interesting. the panel members were exceptionally eloquent and humourous. The audience was in stitches and in agreement with what was discussed. The debates also went well. Again the Sabah and Sarawak teams did well. This year's celebration was again graced by our dear Prime Minister and attended by the Minister of Education, deputy ministers, the Chief Minister of Malacca and other dignitaries. Once again, we applauded our Tokoh Gurus for their contribution to the education of our country. The night's dinner was sponsored by the Chief minister of Malacca and various awards given out to teachers plus cultural entertainment. And so another year's national celebration came to a close. Congratulations to everyone involved.
To me, being an educationist for the last 25 years, the teaching profession has progressed by leaps and bounds. Education in the country has seen numerous changes and policies made through the various Minsiters of Education. I won't go into detail cos' you can read about it and have your own opinions in the matter. I however feel that the teaching profession has come a long way. I remember my teachers with mixed feelings, some with happiness, some with trepedition, fondness but mostly respect and love for them.
Somehow, when people talk about whether the educarion system has failed or not, I feel quite sad. Arent we the products of the education system? The same people who criticise the education system now are the products of the system that made them what they are and put them where they are. The challenges are many, we should face them positively, make sure the policies are being implemented on the ground. Only half the time, I find we are fire-fighting! We should pro-act and not react all the time. I was a school principal and from the experience, I can tell you that if you set your mind to it, everything is possible. But that is another story which I will tell one of these days.
Everyone of us are the products of the education system. We are what we are today because of our upbringing, our parents and of course, our teachers.Teachers should be respected and valued everyday and not just one day. But it is good that a day is set aside to recognise the profession. I salute you teachers. You have a huge task and a big role to play. Continue your good work and remember, it is said, it would be worthwhile even if you have made a difference in the life of one child.
I often tell my teachers, if you want to complain about teaching, students, work, then the choice is yours. You took up the challenge to be a teacher, then you have to face it or leave it. Teach and care for the students as if they are your own. I always believe in karma. What goes round, comes round. If you are kind to your students, then your children will also receive it from others. Love them and nurture the little children, for they are the treasures of our nation.
Happy Teacher's Day! Once a teacher, always a teacher!
"Guru adalah lilin yang membakar sendiri untuk memberi cahaya kepada murid".
"A teacher is a a candle that burns itself so that her students can be enlightened".
A noble deed indeed. Another year, another teacher's day.
I received my first sms and greetings of a Happy Teacher's Day, a little past midnight from a dear former student of mine. I had left the school two years ago, and yet I am remembered. Throughout thh day, I continued to receive messages from former students, colleaques and friends far and near. I myself couldn't resist sending some sms as well.
I remember Teachers' day celebrated at my former school with great fondness. Greetings, song and dance, sports, good food, great camaradie between parents, teachers and students. I had a great time. Guess that is something I will miss every year.
This year's celebrations was in Malacca. I joined my colleaques there for two days. The Teacher's Forum was lively and interesting. the panel members were exceptionally eloquent and humourous. The audience was in stitches and in agreement with what was discussed. The debates also went well. Again the Sabah and Sarawak teams did well. This year's celebration was again graced by our dear Prime Minister and attended by the Minister of Education, deputy ministers, the Chief Minister of Malacca and other dignitaries. Once again, we applauded our Tokoh Gurus for their contribution to the education of our country. The night's dinner was sponsored by the Chief minister of Malacca and various awards given out to teachers plus cultural entertainment. And so another year's national celebration came to a close. Congratulations to everyone involved.
To me, being an educationist for the last 25 years, the teaching profession has progressed by leaps and bounds. Education in the country has seen numerous changes and policies made through the various Minsiters of Education. I won't go into detail cos' you can read about it and have your own opinions in the matter. I however feel that the teaching profession has come a long way. I remember my teachers with mixed feelings, some with happiness, some with trepedition, fondness but mostly respect and love for them.
Somehow, when people talk about whether the educarion system has failed or not, I feel quite sad. Arent we the products of the education system? The same people who criticise the education system now are the products of the system that made them what they are and put them where they are. The challenges are many, we should face them positively, make sure the policies are being implemented on the ground. Only half the time, I find we are fire-fighting! We should pro-act and not react all the time. I was a school principal and from the experience, I can tell you that if you set your mind to it, everything is possible. But that is another story which I will tell one of these days.
Everyone of us are the products of the education system. We are what we are today because of our upbringing, our parents and of course, our teachers.Teachers should be respected and valued everyday and not just one day. But it is good that a day is set aside to recognise the profession. I salute you teachers. You have a huge task and a big role to play. Continue your good work and remember, it is said, it would be worthwhile even if you have made a difference in the life of one child.
I often tell my teachers, if you want to complain about teaching, students, work, then the choice is yours. You took up the challenge to be a teacher, then you have to face it or leave it. Teach and care for the students as if they are your own. I always believe in karma. What goes round, comes round. If you are kind to your students, then your children will also receive it from others. Love them and nurture the little children, for they are the treasures of our nation.
Happy Teacher's Day! Once a teacher, always a teacher!
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