post a-levels. note. sms

she had a D for GP. and still texted this to me...such a gift, i never expect to find. it brings tears to a teacher's eyes. the grade has long ceased to matter. the gratitude, now... from me... toward her...will last a lifetime. many senior teachers who have taught in a variety of JCs will share that these are the rare attributes that students from so-called 'lesser-known' JCs are known to possess. perhaps, many still tend to define a person's self-worth based on their academic calibre as marked by their status as 'top scorers' and their premium grades. ours' will always be an exam-oriented society.

i am but one of the many privileged and humbled teachers to have received this blessing from students like her..whose heart and humanity are worth more than many stars and distinctions that others may only take for granted.

in texting this note, she has said more about herself than about me...beyond any grade, her words will keep many teachers strong on the desert journeys ahead...

thank u too...mk


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hi mr koh...i'm mk...Just want to say thank you- thank you for your advices and encouragements during that period of time (not many people believed in me, which made me unable to belief in myself even more.) You saved a girl that was drowning... Forgive me if there's any grammar mistakes. thank you :)


frankly, i used to be so scared of you when you first taught (our class). Now, you are the teacher i want to thank most.


xie xie ni ah (in chinese)