The following is a guest post from Mr. Sir.:
Funny how things are eh?

Well one thing is for sure, if ever I do go back to teach at the great and wonderful school of ACS (I) (Stress that it is (I), Independent, not something else) and I am the CT for any Sec 1 class, I will be sure to shake their hands and congratulate them on coming into this wonderful school. Can you imagine how great it is? Well, you cant fully appreciate it till you have left the great gates of the schools embrace. To be back in this great school once again is a feeling that just cant be described in mere words alone. The ACS spirit. Yes, we cant stand some teachers, hate others to the core but just BUTTTTT we know that every single teacher cares a heck lot for us. Every single friggin one of us. ( I know I still do) yet we dont quite appreciate em. Well for one thing I just wanna say that I was privileged enough to work with some of the most professional people in the world. We are still Sec one… we dont know all the teachers. Well, well.... I was from this ACS system and I doubt itll surprise you if I said that the same teachers who taught me are teaching you guys. THEY ROCK. Lemme just say that almost all the Deans are personal friends and some even taught me lets seee a few years back. The Dean of MT is a remarkable lady. I salute her dynamism, passion and love for her work. She is an inspiration and if you friends have the opportunity to be taught by her, you thank your lucky stars and know your headed for an A1 in Chinese. (whoever said we ACSians cant get A1?) However, I do agree not all are like her even in ACS I, some teachers may not show the same care and concern the majority demonstrate, and are insensitive to the feelings of our gentlemen. Fret not for I assure you these are just the minuscule minority. Look at the big picture and know that if life gets you down or if some teacher is being a pain, just send me an email and Ill be glad to write back any feedback and comments to help. Yes, we will keep shaking our tail feathers till all students are at peace with ACS I.

I was fortunate enough to come back to teach at this great institution. To come back to give back in full force. (Try especially my Lit lessons and you will know what I mean) Have you ever seen the great huge effort I put in to all my lessons? Lets recall.... Why? Cos of this passion I have to give all ACSians brothers the greatest learning environment. All the energy put in does not come from nowhere. Somethings gotta give. Haggard. Tired. Exhausted. At the end of the day its all worth it for I receive appreciation from ACSians. Thank you for your appreciation for that was what empowered me on during the months I taught there. Holding a BBQ at ones house, it wasnt so much that a BBQ was held but the thought that truly mattered (not to mention who got wet in the end:) An applause when I enter a classroom, thats a perk but more importantly, its the appreciation once again that truly counts. To all my classes that I taught, I most certainly havent forgotten you all. I am thankful to have been part of your lives and believe it was a fun part. Thanks for the jokes. Thanks for the ride, for it was truly a blast. Thank you.

To IB classes, you made the right choice. I encourage all students to do the IB cos you dont ever want to leave ACS I to any JC. I extend any help to any student who is struggling in his work and needs help. Ill be glad to help to ensure you all get good enough grades to get into the IB programme. Thats Mr. Sirs seal of promise.
The ACS brand name. You cant beat that now can ya? ACS (I). It instills respect and pride in all. Recall, army daze... whilst mixing with all sorts of people from all walks of life. Everyone was comparing where everyone was from. Some ITE, some PSLE grads, others neighborhood schools. I respect where they come from but I took enormous pride in the fact that I was distinct, for I came from this great school. No, not a mere school, an institution Everyone knew this institution. Everyone respected this instituiton. Arrogance? BAH, its pride, a good sense of healthy pride not the snobbish sort but the confidence that we exude and is felt by those around us. If you people cant deal with it then just DEAL WITH IT. We aint never gonna give up on our confidence, panache, and flair for life... ever.


Mr. Kenneth Sir 2006