School days occupy my thoughts more and more lately. More so when June 20 is looming. Tend to be in a pensive, reflective mood lately. It's not that everything is over when Paul retires but then 150 years is a long time and with the daily running of the school revolving around that foundation, it isn't easy to come to terms with the fact that everything is going to be new again. People would argue that, you know, the tradition and stuff are still there but then it's just different without seeing the man in cassock. Not that the students need a daily fix of seeing their principal but ask the older boys, they grew up and left school with the likes of Bro Michael (a.k.a Lau Hor), Brendan, Casimir dot dot dot; all educators in their own right. [Often] when featured in the papers, we'd read of how Xaverians spoke at length concerning life in school and how it's an unforgettable chapter in their life. All with admiration and sentimentality.
Was trying to include the five La Sallian characteristics in my last post but it just got too long. And this, coming from memory and a little help, I hope is the correct one (I stand corrected):
1. Faith (in God)
2. Zeal
3. Fraternity
4. Solidarity with the Poor
5. Together and by association
Picking up from where I left the last time, the lesson seems to get better as we advance from Form 1 through 6. It's where I meet a beautiful soul. One who cares and always moved by love. Always with smiles and hugs to spare, isn't it warm? Huh? I guess that's what touching hearts meant.
Am not doing so much of praising human being but rather the school, the institution, the foundation and values on which it's build. Before I sign off, anyone reading this, head on over to Obnoxious 5xmom for an interview with Bro Paul, his take on school, the teaching profession, and everything education.
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