AS REFLECTION IS THE NOBLEST METHOD OF LEARNING

When I feel down, one of the things I would do is by thinking about the good things that are granted to me and keep hoping that such feelings will go away. Having to stay all alone at SMAS hostel makes it worse. Haha I mean at this time I should go for a vacation or something not being here. By the way I would like to qoute Confucios who once said, by three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest;and third by experience, which is the bitterest.
It seems to me that God wants me (and I am sure the same goes to you my dear students!)to learn the most through the third method which is the most difficult and like Confucious said the bitterest of all! It is so true in a sense that life gets so bitter that it has started to lose its sweetness! So, I must make it sweet to my own perception. So, I end up thinking that no matter how much I dislike my life that I am in at the moment, I will feel blessed when I think about the opportunity given by the Almighty God to meet many awesome people! And you my dear students are included! I have to say I am touched that it is so sweet of you to attend my class and accomplish all the tasks assigned. There are some of you who always try to make me smile when they see me frown. I feel guilty for it always slip my mind that I have many students who is nice and respect me the way a teacher is and what touches me the most is when there are few of them who think I'm their inspiration when I know myself too well that I know I am not fit,good enough to be someone inspiring. I've made mistakes in my teaching career, mistakes that I know will haunt me for the rest of my life.

As tomorrow is your SPM I would like to wish you all the best! I regret it that at times I take you for granted! I owe so much to you. All I know is I am going to miss you! The saying is so true that something will be of great value only after it's gone. Take care and be someone noble!

Love,
Miss F

WHAT'S YOUR SACRIFICE

This year is quite special in a way that both major exams (PMR & SPM) are scheduled days after the celebrations of the only two festivals in Islam Eidulfitri and Eiduladha. I, as a teacher could feel butterflies moving in my stomach already but at the same time I regret it for not being able to give my best in preparing all of you for the SPM. I believe you are independent enough to know what you should do in equipping yourself for a month of exam! That is the skill you have well-acquired through your 11 years of schooling.

I wish to write a longer entry but suffering from writer's block ATM (oh man, i know what an excuse), there is nothing I can do but leave you with this short note. But before that I would like to wish you Happy Eid! Keep on sacrificing for the sake of your dreams! Sacrifice is a must if you want to be a hero (Spiderman). Or else you'll end up a tragic hero (still ok though) Last but not least, happy hols!

SOMETHING WORTH-SHARING: WHAT MAKES A GOOD READER

I personally think this is something that is possible for students of SMAS to practice.


A good reader...

doesn't use a dictionary. First, they guess the meaning of words from context.
finds the main idea.
reads everyday.
learns new words when reading.
reads many kinds of books.
reads interesting books.
is motivated.
practices reading faster.
doesn't translate into their native language while reading.
ooks at pictures and titles before reading.
learns about the author.
learns about the context.
reads in their free time.
reads many books, magazines, and newspapers.
studies all the time.
sets good goals.
prepares the reading environment to learn.
finds a good place and time to read.
writes questions about the text (what, where, when, why).
is interested in what they're reading.
talks about what they read.
learns the meaning of new vocabulary.
uses a dictionary to learn unknown words.
has patience.
underlines texts as they read.
enjoys reading
makes personal conclusions about the book.
learns prefixes, suffixes, and word roots.
analyzes what they read.
feels the author's feelings and writes about them.
likes to read.

Source: Hyde Hyte

THREE TO TEN - 12:23 AM

Dear students,

Attached herewith are excerpts from your fellow friends taken from their work in the New Moon class on Nov. 02 2010.

Pok Ker Group
I like to make exercise because it is very easy to do ( 11 words)
I like writing English essay with my friends in the E Room
She feels so confident with her answer in the trial examination
Mizi is hardworking to search Pok Ker in the dense jungle that resulted him late to school.
My friend usually goes to the class late as to him helping his mother is more important

Bewok Riang
Last night,when i missed my friend i started writing an essay to him
When i make exercises, i think they are very easy but i feel jubilant
I felt extremely confident when i answered the question in the examination yesterday
Yesterday, i went to English class late though i know that the class is very important to me
When the examination comes, we start to be hardworking and study hard for it.As a result we at times are late to school.

Millionaire Pok Kancil
Balqoni is writing an essay to put into the blog of my friend.
Last weekend,Pejol did exercise of English language and it was easy and he was so jubilant
Amirol is extremely confident when he answers the exam in the newly built hall.
I have a tuition class but i am late though i know it is so important for me
Aziz did the homework hard till late at night so he was late to school the following day

Edited by All Boyz

DO THE HERNANDEZ AND NADAL WAY

Dear readers

To put thoughts lingering in mind for so long into words is no small task if we are not used to it as nothing can beat practice.The same premise needs to apply to you dear students as without enough practice you all will be like vegetables whose values keep depreciating over time.Neither footballers nor actors stay in demand if practice is no longer their top priority. Hernandez, new striker at ManU was profusely commended by Fergie for always being the first coming for training and the last to leave the pitch.He deserves the credits for scoring three decisive goals with one winning goal two games in a row. His attitude towards practice is no different from that of Ronaldo who was always early for training during his heyday at ManU.

What your young,resourceful yet dedicated teacher Miss Farah as been doing all this while is to make you mentally fit and be resourceful enough to confront the oncoming enemies rushing in and charging at you at blinding speed.

To complement the final preparation, i do think there must be a plan, a simple plan.It is learnt The New Moon which has just begun though with dismal performance in fact signifies something encouraging as some of you are already ready for the finale. Nothing good comes the easy way.

Should we settle thing The Little Pea way, to come out of the hall come 28 November with all smiles is not something impossible. Nadal's insistence to stick to his training schedule at the cost of evading the awaiting The King Elizabeth was worthy his discipline as he eventually reclaimed his no 1 world tennis ranking! See..nothing beat practice and discipline.

Let us treat The New Moon the Hernandez and Nadal way and success God willing will be within our grasp.

Sir

NEW MOON

First day of New Moon class. The attendance was poor. The pessimist side of TEACHER told her to give in. The optimism has not yet deteriorated seeing the faces of those who turned up for the class. Plus, giving up is way too early. This class is a must to ensure that the students give their best in terms of preparing for the battle called SPM.

Teacher only has God to grant her strength.

This excerpt is today’s life saviour. Thank Allah
“The essence of that struggle is to believe, to fight for Truth and to strive against evil. And as soon as we give up that noble struggle, we will become among those people who Allah describes in surat Al-Asr as being in an utter state of loss. Allah also describes the ones who will be saved from that state: “Except such as have faith, and do righteous deeds, and (join together) in the mutual teaching of truth, and of patience and constancy.” (Qur’an, 103:3)”