Yesterday was the last day of school for my babies. They are going off for their GCE 'N' Levels on Monday, after which I wont see them anymore till they get their results. And given the new highly stringent criteria of getting promoted to Sec 5, I don't think Im going to see most of them back next year.

And I sent them off, by preparing a powerpoint presentation of the good times we had together as a class this year. Cos we are so close as a class, and we did so many things together, and took so many pictures, I collated all the pictures of various events and class outing that we had done together as a class, and did it up into a powerpoint presentation. And I wrote for each one of them a personalised note, giving support and encouragement. Took me a hell of a lot of time, but just shows how much I love them.

It was really difficult for me to let them go. That's the one bad thing about me. Most teachers are able to disconnect when they get out of the classroom but I have difficulties doing that. I get really attached to each and everyone of my students. And this year, has been an exceptional year for me. What started off as a 'OMG, I got the naughtiest class in the school as my form class' has turned to be one of my best and most meaningful teaching years. This is a highly difficult class but cos of the love and respect they have for me, they have made me enjoyed school so much. The highlight of my day is spending time after school with them, where they will just sit and talk to me for hours and make me laugh with their stories and jokes.

The class always tells me how much they love me, and how much I have made them grow, and impacted their lives, but I sincerely believe that they are the ones who have taught me more. They have taught me patience, care, concern, and unconditional love. The love they shower me is just astounding. They are wonderful people and I have faith in each and everyone of them. And I will miss them like crazy, and I got really emotional when I sent them off. They are not just students to me, but they are my babies.

I'm going to miss all of them so much.