News / Nunn Road / 2011 / December 2011

Dear Parents,

Very soon, 2011 will draw to a close.  I will cherish the fond memories that I have with our 7 graduates i.e. Yun Jae, Avelynn, Chia Xuan, Wan Shan, Joby, En Shan and Pin Xie. With a heavy heart, I bid them farewell.

Throughout this year, I have relished being part of the growth process of these children.  The oldest children have become more competent and confident as the year draws to a close. The intermediate age group stand in the sidelines eagerly awaiting their turn as the next ‘ko-ko’ and ‘che-che’ who are going to do their  afternoon sessions of reading, writing and weaving.  The youngest ones now settle down easily to the daily rhythm and activities.

Amidst laughter and tears, these children have matured as individuals and also gotten closer to each other.  Every afternoon  they say goodbye to each other but can’t wait to see each other again the following day.  They remember friends who are absent and offer prayers for those who are unwell.

I’ll miss the children who are leaving Nania but I wish them all the best in their future undertakings.  For the rest of the children, I look forward to spending another year of wonderful moments with them.

Our dolls, ‘Kibo Chan’ have reached Fukushima, Japan safely.  We wish to thank all of you for your support and prayers.

As part of the preparations for the Christmas festival, we have placed a “Star Window calendar” in the centre of the display corner.  Each day before lunch, the teachers will invite one child to open a calendar window.  Another child will then hang a coloured star on a tree branch while two others will each take out a gnome and a wooden animal and put them on the display table.

Every child will have a chance to perform this ceremony until all the windows are open.  When the last window is opened, it signifies that it is time to celebrate the Christmas festival at Nania.

I wish to take this opportunity to wish everybody Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Teacher Nora