Goodbye Robin

 In a twinkle of an eye, he's left us.

For 10 weeks he's been part of us; teaching, playing and eating.

Robin has grown into a household name among teachers and students; being immersed in our way of speech especially the lah portion and indulging in cuisines which some of us have never attempted.

 Monday morning assemblies are best etched in his memories of the school. He reiterated that he enjoyed the events and participation held on such mornings. He regrets that such gatherings seldom happen in Belgian schools, unless for specific purposes. I told the students he's an exemplary figure to note when he respectfully adheres to the national songs played each time. He puts some of the students to shame when they are slothful in attitude.

 Robin is so part and parcel of us; being involved in the launching of  "I -think" program in February. He also learns from this launch as he uses the concepts for his daily activities in class.

He is easily assimilated into the Seafield culture and mode.

 At a lunch, he was introduced to consuming rice from a Chinese bowl using a pair of chopsticks. He was instructed to put the bowl close to his mouth and to use the pair of chopsticks to scoop the rice. He was not amused but followed the instructions well and had his stomach well-fed ! Another assimilation skill.

 These are some of the breakfast goodies he receives from the ladies of the staff room.

One can expect his table to be filled with bread, rice, noodles and name them.

The sticky rice is a favourite of his; at the courtesy of Madam Aw, who has no one to pamper except him.

 So, he takes them heartily and he loves them; that you can be sure of.

 Robin is not all about food and play; he works hard too. Teaching Maths and English; he has produced evidence for keeps ! Yes, he has published this Malaysian-Belgian Connection book much to the delight of everyone.

 He has invited many participants from all forms as they wrote poems, articles, jig-saw puzzles and stories.

 The students love to be a part of the connection; to be forever kept in the memories of everyone for the years to come.

 It is part of his plans that the concepts behind "I -think" be used in his book. So students used the tree map, double bubble map and the brace map to explain ideas and dissipate knowledge.
Robin has indeed done his College back home proud. Who would fathom that he went the extra mile to do what he could? His master back home must hear of this.

 For being an amicable and pleasant guy, the teachers gave him his favourite food today; the SATAY !

The varied display of food was a sight today; roti jala, assam laksa, rojak, nasi lemak, vadai, air bandung...

Ooo what a meal ! From breakfast to brunch to lunch; never ending story.

 " I am gobbling my satay ! "

 The Satay is indeed a local must eat. 

How his friends must have  missed out because they did not pick Malaysia as their training ground !

 We gave him a batik tie; he needed Aunt Doris to finish the job. See, how well-loved he is . In exchange, he gave every teacher a little gift too; you do the guessing game yourself. Try deciphering what he packed into that gift bag. But it's the gesture that touch our hearts; very Asian now.

 So, adieu Robin. That's his final clock out for the day.

He has a beautiful tie, agree?

Wearing batik on Thursdays has become part of his practice. Robin has really immersed himself into the local culture and takes pain to notice the 'yes' and 'no'. He loves the Malaysian system where students are highly involved in co-curricular activities but doesn't like the way some Seafield children walk in and out of the classroom in the name of 'this' and 'that'. I also loathe that. He will use the best practices of the Belgian-Malaysian ways and hope to be a good teacher in the future. We sincerely hope he has gained sufficient knowledge and skill during his internship here and may the training come in handy for his future endeavors. We will miss him.

A last glimpse of Robin and his friends from Belgium during their last visit here. 

Guess who is his future bride?

Robin, the school wishes you her best and may you be a blessing to all that come along your way.

Be a good husband; our final instruction.

Goodbye, young man.

Thank you.