~ The Journey - Cikgu H
Dear Son,
Today, Ummi did the unthinkable.
Ummi went to your school and made a formal complaint on
Cikgu H.
I spoke to your VP and there will be another follow up
session with the Cikgu as well.
Ive always wanted to lie low, worked closely with the
school...so I’m kinda surprised myself , that I eventually went.
You didn’t want me to go to school, but I knew she was
treating you badly for too long, since last year, and I couldn’t let it
continue.
Ummi has always sided the Cikgu or any of your teachers.
Ummi had always told you to respect the teachers and you
were in the wrong that’s why you were scolded.
Ummi always wanted you to know that life was not easy and
you won’t be protected as often as you would like....
But yesterday, when Cikgu called you a LIAR for not
handing in Unit 9 worksheet, suddenly the lioness in me woke up.
She called you a Liar after I texted her that I did not
see Unit 9 in the file. I told her I could not find it a home. So was she
calling me a liar as well, after I have done my best working hand in hand with
her to ensure all your homework and assignments were done?
Yes, I felt hurt. But above all, I was reminded of those
times, when she yank your collar, pulled your arms, throw your Malay file at
you, made you stand in front of the classroom sticking out your tongue because
you had a habit if sticking out your tongue when being scolded.
I remember, you told me that you felt Malu.
I know son, that you didn’t mean to tease her when you
stick out your tongue. It was your way of reacting when you’re are scared.
When I texted Cikgu to apologise on your behalf and that
I can assure her you were not making fun of her, not once did she felt she had
wronged you.
I swear I will protect my children from any
mis-treatment.
Or any other children for that matter as I have confirmed that
this kind of treatment does not only happen to you but other students in the
Malay class as well.
Part of me understands, it’s a challenge to teach you.
But I must say, your best subject is Malay..and if you
are feeling inferior and have low confidence due to this Cikgu, I feel it is
not fair.
Not all students are born Perfect. Some are late
bloomers. Some need more encouragement.
I will stick by you, son and I pray, things will get
better for you.
~To Be Continued.
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