Monday, May 15, 2006

Che Mah..

She were the best, the most understanding and open minded among all teachers. She open up a door to the unknown for the student in all girls school. She teached Maths, but the best moment spent with her was during Girl Guide session, camping or other outdoor activities. A plump lady with simple headscarf and a very big eyes..that is my Cikgu Che Mah..the best teacher one could ever have at times where rules are too strict and boys are monsters...

She was like a mother even though she was single, we..the girl guide look at her as if she is an angel..every Girl Guide activities are an opportunities to escape from boring classroom, mundane routine, snobbish prefect, sleepy history class..and the list goes on..I learn a lot from her, learn about the art of surviving out there, the harsh world..learn about social skill and communication..

In the late 80's, activities that include boys were considered a taboo..strictly a no no..(we were in Convent school)..then there came Cikgu Che Mah who lets the bird fly freely..its not that we want the freedom, maybe it was just human nature, curiosity and anxiety..the line has been drawn when we organise Kemporeka ( camping, contest, BBQ, Camp fire),but of course there were some who tried the cross the border..and that has became a target from more senior teachers..who then would complained about our so-social-activities..hmmm...

Our relationship with her extend beyond school hours, her terrace house infront of Istana Anak Bukit was the place to hang out and during Aidilfitri that was a must visit house.

The last time i talk to her was back in 1997 through friends who help me to find out about her and she was teaching at special school..and now the feeling of missing has come again. If i have a chance to see her, all I want to say is 'thank you'...and a big huggg..

Happy Teacher's Day..to all teachers out there who put their heart and effort and sacrifice..especially for those who are dedicated teaching deep inside the kampung..far from comfort.

Others who are still in my memory:
-Pn Rogayah - BM teacher aka mak datin - stylo, big hair and more into music than teaching..heheh..(Nurshila amin, ramlah ram..), her favourite word - 'lah'..
-Mr Lau -Art teacher - thank you for letting us used the studio as a hiding place
-Mrs Sharmala - the one who knock our head..@#@$#..;-D
-Mrs Tan - English teacher - how to pronounced 'th'..the front row will always will be showered with her 'air liur'..

6 comments:

thewailer said...

reminds me of a teacher I once knew who helps me rehabilitate and adjusting in a boarding military school..so sad..we've lost contact after my SPM in 97'...

sue said...

TW,
they will be in our heart and memory forever..

simah said...

teachers...hmm..where will we be without them huh?

eh hari ni hari guru ka?

i dah reply pasal sharmi kat my mahsuri blog..it's a small world after all..

sue said...

cikgu zaman kita disegani dan ditakuti..zaman skrg depa pulak yg taku kat student..takur kena saman, sikit2 report kat parents..hmm time has changed everything

Kak Teh said...

cik gu sekolah convent ke semua ni? yang angkatan baru agaknya sebab kak teh dah takkenal. yang miss tan tu mungkin kenal .

sue said...

semua cikgu convent kak teh..maybe angkatan baru la kot..zaman i dah ada few male teacher..tak hensem pun ramai peminat..