First Day in Patschoolhouse

Vic asked me to blog on my first experience working with children so that next time when I am weary, at least I can have this blog to turn to, remembering the first experience.

One sentence/phase to describe my first experience working in Patschoolhouse: "Holistic experience"! Friendly and sincere staff, great environment with lots of plain water(for some closer friends who know me) and finally adorable and lovely children. What more can I ask for?

I love the children, but not their behaviour at times. I've learnt that if I dont like them behaving in a certain manner for example, snatching, I will tell them, "Brendon, I dont like you snatching the ball from Jolene. Can you please return back and ask her politely if you can borrow the ball from her". When you have to repeat this sentence every now and then....... is really no joke, hahahaha.... Thus, the most important character I have to develop is "PATIENCE".
Believing in time to come, I will develop my mind and heart to be like what the WOG says, LONGSUFFERING.

I prayed this prayer before entering into Patschoolhouse this morning, saying,
"Dear God, please give me wisdom to guide the children to become who you want them to be"!
And this prayer will follow me throughout the days, months and years in Patschoolhouse.

4 big cups of herbal tea and litres of water

Vic has a bad sore throat and fever since yesterday night but insisted on wanting to play with Marcus on a Saturday morning. He arrived my house at 10am but was in a bad shape. I then gave a sms to Yvonne Jiu Mu saying we couldnt make it as Vic wasnt well. She was so sweet to send her regards hours later to see if Vic was well.
I made for him 2*Pi Pa Gao Drink, 2*Herbal Tea and tonnes(Litres) of water. He probably drank up to 5 litres of water today.
I am praying hard that he will get well soon.

I've got my dream job!

I love kids, especially toddlers. Been given an opportunity to teach in Patschoolhouse Halifax starting on Monday. I was elated when Miss Ada(principal) told me that I have been selected to be their teaching staff to the 3 years old. All thanks to Angie(teacher from Patschool Sgoon) that I am able to go for the interview! A big THANK YOU to you!! I will be transferred to Patschool Serangoon in year 2011, January. Can't wait to work together with Angie!

During the interview, I was told to tell a story to the 3 years old. Thank God for His Grace, the children were all so responsive and happy to hear the story which I thought I could have done it better. I am so thankful for the benefits as a teaching staff which was doubled and triple more than what I could ever ask or imagine!

Truly, what is ahead of me is "Joy, Laughter, Compassion, Positive Reinforce Challenges, Grace and greatest of all LOVE"!

My motto in the next phase of life(work): "Happy Children, Happy Teacher"!