The school seemed very different to me
when I returned as a teacher. The whole campus seemed huge compared to
the small little compound with two main buildings at Coleman Street.
In fact, I was a little lost and overwhelmed as a new teacher in the
GEP during my first few days in ACS (Primary). I must say that it was
my colleagues who helped me settle in and the fact that I was an Old
Boy made it easier for me to understand the school culture and ethos.
Initially it felt really strange to be
back in ACS (Primary) as a teacher. A few of my former teachers are
still here! And the culture was very different from that of other
schools that I have taught in. Fortunately, I was able to adapt
quickly to the changes and settle in.
Being an Old Boy is definitely an advantage. I know what it is like to
be an ACS boy and I know what’s expected. I also know or at least I
can empathise with the challenges that today’s ACS boys face. That
helps me connect with them and get my message across to them. From
their perspective, they see an ex-ACS boy standing in front of them as
a teacher. This inspires some of them while others just think, “Don’t
play, play! He knows all our tricks!” Either way, it helps me in my
role as a teacher.
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