Sunday, December 30, 2007
Words of Thanks & Encouragement
I just saw the pictures Ms Lim posted.
GREAT JOB, EVERYONE! =)
Even though I wasn't with you, I could imagine the buzz and excitement (and chaos!!!) on the day of performance. I thought about Choir constantly on the 23rd of Dec on my flight back home; I wasn't able to concentrate very much on the movies I was trying to watch on SQ 621. By the time I emerged from Changi Airport, it was already well past the concert time.
In any case, I'm sure it was a memorable experience for everyone, with lots of learning points. I hope we've all done some reflection because this isn't going to be the last time we're putting up a performance.
It's been an eventful year, isn't it? 2007: SYF Central Judging, Speech Day, National Day celebrations, mini performance for a group pupils and teachers of a Japanese school, Alumni dinner, Euphony concert with GESS. While we were dealing with our own personal goals and struggles, I'm glad to see quite a number of you never giving up on Choir even though many times I knew some of you very much wanted to.
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One of the practices in the AVT during the Nov/Dec holiday.
And so, I'm thankful - for your commitment and perseverance. I know there were times when Ms Khor, Ms Lim and I were harsh with you. But, overall, you have bore our teachings (and my screaming at you) rather well. Indeed, we've come a long way. There's definitely much room for improvement still. As imperfect as we are, we will continue to strive towards excellence (one of our new school core values)!
It is my wish and hope that we will AT LEAST maintain the Silver standard for SYF Central Judging 2009. This means stricter discipline with ourselves and having greater sense of urgency in what we do in 2008 to prepare for SYF 2009. It will also mean more work for the EXCO team (present and future) as well as much understanding and co-operation from every individual in Choir. I've already asked the EXCO team to start involving some of you in their duties as part of training and grooming of the future student leaders. Whether or not you become one eventually, please do not reject the opportunity to learn something you don't get to do in classroom education.
My vision for Choir: a very independent lot of well-disciplined (and like what Ms Khor said - cultured!) people with a passion for music and performance, contributing to the local Arts scene. You have shown me that you can be independent and well-disciplined. The next step is to be like this consistently - not only at the last minute when the date of a performance draws near.
There will be a few changes in Choir come 2008. I pray and hope that we'll all take these changes in a positive light. Only then will Quest Choir continue to soar to greater heights.
It's going to be an extremely busy and exciting year for us in 2008!!! One of the major highlights is being part of our nation's birthday celebration.
Are you looking forward to it?
I know I am. =)
Cheers!
Ms J. Tan