Thursday, April 30, 2009

So SYF Showcase is over.
It marked the last performance, probably, in CCKSS and in my life.
It is sad, yet a happy moment for us secondary 4s.

Sad, for the thousand reasons we could find.
Firstly, stepping down.
No more CCA.
No same old Wednesdays and Friday routines.
Goodbye to teachers.
Goodbye to friends.
Goodbye to juniors.
Goodbye productions.
Goodbye performances.
Goodbye competition.
Goodbye being the leader.
Goodbye to the great times we had.
Goodbye to late night rehearsals.
Goodbye.

But,
Happy also came to our minds.

Finally we are relieved of our duties.
Finally we are allowed to study.
Finally we are free birds.
Finally we are taking the back seat.
Finally we are able to see how capable the sec 3 will be.
Finally we are done with.

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I've been looking forward to this day though since end of SYF.
But once it was here, it reminded me of a lot of things.
It reminded me of how things used to be...

Sec 1 - I walked into this room with my new-found class 1/7. It was some CCA tour.
I saw a familiar face. Sheela. My primary school senior that was so ever friendly to me. She dragged me on stage in the drama rooom and asked me to do some random pose. That stage, was the very stage I first shined on. Then I fought with my parents to join drama. And they gave in to me. Then I remember how much I wanted to quit acting cause I was tired of it. To think that 7 years in drama when I graduate would be too long for me. I thought I knew it all and I could learn something new, other than drama. Then it was those 2 teachers, Ms Zehara and Ms Ibaidah(then). Those teachers, for the first time talked to me so seriously and help me get things right. It was them who inspired me.

Now..

Sec 4 - It is my last day. I walked into the same room. That very same room I stepped into when I was 12. I looked at the room I cleaned with all of my soul and heart's content the day before. I smiled cause it reminded me of my sec 1 days. But look where I am now, the last few days as the Vice-Chairperson of the club. Soon, I'm gone.


Things I really want to say from the bottom of my heart.

To Teachers in Charge(in no particular order):

Ms Zehara - I wanted to leave badly. In fact I was so desperate. You were the one who talked to me, made me realise I should not waste my talents and all the opportunities. I am grateful to you for being the one who always opens up my eyes whenever I run out of the road. That includes today's upset moment of mine. Ms Zee, thanks alot. And I swear I'm crying while typing this out.

Mdm Ibaidah / Mrs Jacob - I am thankful for having such a caring form teacher. This post shall be related to mostly the drama stuff. Knowing my weakness as a leader, you tried to help me in many ways. You heard me out for times and help me think of ways to get out of a situation. Thanks for all the honey sticks that you'll get for us for every major performance. Thanks for everything in drama (:

Ms Nora - Though we only had you this year, you played an important role during the SYF crucial period. The laughters and great times with you are truly worth more than the value of money. Like "Recruit Perera"! You also helped me out a lot in my skills as an actress. I truly enjoyed the 4 months of working along side by side in drama.


To all the teachers : Thank you for all the time and effort you guys have put into this year's SYF. It is truly memorable and to be part of the FIRST GOLD drama has in history, it is truly amazing and invaluable. The honour of receiving Gold out of 120 school, kudos goes to you teachers for the hard work and dedication. Without your love, care and guidance, we will not be anywhere near the gold.



I love my teachers for my oh-so-dramatic club to bits :D
Thanks for all the opportunities you guys have given us!