Yes, I finally figured out how to get a post in AGAIN!I apologise for my 'disappearance'-was attending a meeting after the celebrations. I really did want us to take a class photo but we can always do that at your graduation. To make up for it, I've decided to write this lil note to say thank you for the card (or should I say board??). Your little posts on them meant a lot to me, notwithstanding the fact that this is probably my last Teachers Day celebration here.

More than your gifts and cards (although they are treasured) I want all of you to be a success, whatever your passion in life. That is the challenge I want you to always remember. Never be afraid to dream big dreams, never be afraid to fail and always do what makes you happy.

When I first came to NVSS, many of its students were from backgrounds vastly different from the one I grew up in. I cannot claim to inspire you, coz it is you who inspire me. I cannot claim to teach you, coz you are really my teachers-your resillience, tenacity and 'invincible' spirit have moved me beyond words.

I've put up the lyrics of the song "I Hope You Dance" by Lee Ann Womack coz it reminds me constantly of what I wish for each and everyone of you. It was written for the songwriter's daughter and the wish for that child as she grew up. I'm not sure if you've heard it since only 'old' people like me might have but I hope every time you hear this song in the future, you will remember that you were once unafraid and daring. So 5A2, my wish for you this Teachers Day is that if ever in your life you are given the chance to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance!

'I Hope You Dance'-Lee Ann Womack