Back 2 Square 1

My principal has decided to give up the centre to move to Shanghai where her husband has recently been posted to by his company. She didn't inform us - the teaching staff, about her decision until today. Other than a young lady who came to join the centre early this week as the new administrator, everything has gone on as per normal for the last 2 days. We were all caught off guard when the principal made the announcement that there would be a change in management and that today would be her last day at the centre. She claimed that it was a last minute decision and one that she had made most unwillingly. We broke the news to our kids who were equally surprised. They gathered round her to query her about her sudden departure and what her future plans were.

While the outgoing principal mingled with the kids, the so called administrator called the staff into one of the classrooms. She informed us that she was the new person in charge of the centre and that there would be a change in the structure of the centre. She intended to convert the Studentcare centre into a Childcare centre and that tuition classes would be emerged and conducted on weekends. As such she would require less teachers and would prefer female teachers who are trained in childcare. Then it occurred to me that I was not wanted there as I am neither trained in childcare nor am I a female. True enough she turned to me, pulled me aside and told me that my service wouldn't be needed anymore and that today would be my last day of work. I didn't know how to respond but somehow manage a smile and accepted her decision. She told me I could pack my things and stay to bid farewell to my kids. I left the room, leaving her to further her discussion with the other female staff.

The kids were still busy with the principal as I past them. I wasn't sure if I should inform the kids of my departure. I went to my shelf where I had kept my stationery and assessment books. I couldn't believe that I had to remove everything so soon as it seemed that it was only yesterday that I had occupied the shelf. I couldn't find a proper carrier for my stuff and decided to carry everything on my hands. I made up my mind to leave quietly as I didn't want the kids to be asking questions. I walked through the main entrance for the last time, not hoping to come through that door again.

It was indeed saddening to leave the place which I had grown accustomed to, a place where even the food vendors at the nearby hawker centre know what my order would be. Though I could always patronise them again, it would be less frequent and that is provided I happen to be around that area. I would also not be going back to the aquarium shop where I have been buying my fish daily feed. There are so many things that I would miss but I would miss my kids most. I guess I would sms some of them to explain to them when the time is ripe.

So here I am back to square one again. Just my luck that my short stint at the centre has to end this way. Though I'm now back to being a free man, I hoped to be tutoring again soon. So anyone who is interested in having group or one to one tuition, please don't hesitate to contact me (it's only open to those from P5 to Sec 2 Express though). Meanwhile, I guess I will take a short break and enjoy my vacation. Anybody care to join me?

~~~ Stay Positive! Stay Happy! ~~~
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