SK Panggong Teachers' Day

The final school to have their Teachers' Day Celebration was SK Panggong.  As they say, last but not least. Teacher Roslimaton, Teacher Zailina and Teacher Zuriana decided to train some Year 4 students to sing at the gala event in the Dewan on Thursday,  21st of May. It was a memorable occasion, because it was the last Teachers' Day for Cikgu Johari who was retiring the following week. The event was ceremonial and playful.  

The morning started off with speeches from the various school leaders. The GB, Tuan Hajji Saiduikhwan, gave a talk on the importance of teachers. The new PIBG president, YDP Tuan Abdul Rahim gave an enthusiastic appeal on the appreciation of teachers. Then finally, the highly anticipated teacher gift exchange began.

All teachers received a randomly selected number card. There is a corresponding identical number card in a container.  The gifts were arranged in order. A number is chosen from the container and that prize is given to the teacher who is holding the identical number. The gifts ranged from comforters to gift hampers. It brought a lot of joy to the teachers, to see a colleague walk away with their gift. I even had the opportunity to pick some of the last numbers from the container.  

After this segment of the programme, students were allowed to give presents to their teachers. The students were so looking forward to this moment to show their appreciation to their teachers.  It was very jovial as bands of students roved around and searched for their teachers to give them gifts. It's a touching experience for teachers everywhere. Teacher Zuriana was drowned with gifts from her students, they filled three garbage bags. Now that's a good indicator for a teacher you're doing something right. 

Teacher Zailina took this occasion as an opportunity of generosity. She  gave all her coworkers, me included, a personalised bookmark. She creatively made a colourful bookmark with every teachers picture in it. It was nice touch and a great team building action. 

Of course it wouldn't be a Teachers Day without a feast. Today was no exception. The canteen whipped up some tasty rendang, laksa, rice, vegetables and cake. Teachers and students chowed down on the special meal.  

Next, everybody returned to the Dewan to hear the Year 4 class do some English action songs for their beloved teachers and classmates. Teacher Roslimaton, Teacher Zailina and Teacher Zuriana spent a few weeks selecting songs and training their student team. The students stepped on stage and belted out four songs. The highlight of the performance was, "I'm Holding a Red Brush".  After the sizzling hot performance, the day finished with some fun relay games. It was a very enjoyable day had by all.