Appreciating Teachers..

Well..if they scored straight A's in examination (SPM), its because they studied hard for it, because they managed their time well, their parents inspired them, they are born intelligent,,,etc..etc...etc...last in the list...if they cld ever remember....perhaps, may be because teachers inspired them..

When they didnt score A..The first thing their parent would say: teachers didnt teach them well, teachers are not commited, teachers this..teachers that...

Some wldn't agree wif wat i'm saying, but the truth revealed. That is the fate of teachers.. especially SBP (Sekolah Berasrama Penuh) teachers..I'm sure SBP teachers agree wif wat i'm writing. What is SBP? Pls go this link for details: http://ms.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sekolah_berasrama_penuh

I was once a daily school teacher. It was in 2003, when i was transfered to SESERI. Not that i applied for transfer but it was a directive from KPM. As a government servant, of course 'saya yang menurut perintah'......I enjoyed teaching in daily schools : SMK Tun Telanai (KT), SMK Jinjang (KL), SMK Raja Abdullah (KL) . i ve a lot of memories wif my students; they came from variaties of 'everything'..Not so much of stress, not so much of expectations..but i gave them my fullest..

And above all, they knew how to appreciate teachers..even if they gained little from us.

**SIGH**Not complaining, just sharing wat i feel..Hectic and frustration..sometimes it upset me..At times, i feel like going back to daily school again.

May be the tension and stress are not due to the students here..(because they r all good and lovable)..but it is from the KPM part. They want this, they want that..They want SBP to excell in everything, everything ON EARTH..and pressuring teachers to deliver..They want us to compete with MRSM, they want us to compete and to compete with each other..Wat a life!! I'm not sure whether the target is to 'membina modal insan' or to satisfy the need to show off...Who is the best!..The best among the best..My God..haywire!

Back to appreciating teachers..some SESERIANS know how to appreciate teachers too. Dont get me wrong. Appreciate doesnt mean by giving expensive presents..it can be done by writing sweet words and thanks..and definitely u will make ur teachers thousand times happier..(Am i demanding???)

When i got back to school, a day after SPM result, i found a small packet of chocolate on my Table..from Nor Amalina Berhan with short notes of thanks..(She scored A1Bio). I was not surprised, coz i know her well..the girl who knows how to appreciate..Itu pun dah cukup..make me happy the whole day!

And of course, some of Zenithians showed appreciation by writing word of thanks and sweet words by emails and through blog..which inspire me..And there are a few to share with all of you..(Its from Farhana Aini & Fatin Liyana and Aleena )

The word "appreciation" means to be thankful and express admiration, approval, or gratitude. It also means to grow or appreciate in value. As you appreciate life, you become more valuable—both to yourself and others- Quoted .

Till then...