It was a big decision to transfer this girl to a new school at the end of Primary 2 after we moved to A Happy Home.
At that time, she had already settled down, was doing well in dance, had made good friends and was just chosen to go for a leadership training camp. However, since we were transferring to a new school, I made a choice to let her skip the one-day camp and instead go for Navy Day with us.
This was a decision that was supported by her form teacher then, who told me earnestly "It is more important for Angel to show support for her Dad, understand his job better and be with her family." She carried on to tell me something which still rings in my ear from time to time "She is a student who will shine in any school she goes to and I am sure good things lie ahead for her."
Fast forward to three years later, this girl came home with a skip yesterday and the first thing she did was to enthusiastically exclaim "Mama, I am now the Vice Head Captain in school!"
Yup, she has been a School Captain for two years now and after a series of elimination rounds, campaigning and interviews with the principals and teachers, she has been elected into the core team to lead, be a role model and do her part for the school (in my days, it was called Prefects. I was a Prefect but would never have made it as a Head or Vice Head, so it's really 青出于蓝而胜于蓝). It was plain to see the look of immense joy on her face and I was so happy for her.
Of course, we all know how our kids can be angels in school yet terrors at home, right? Don't ask me why the contrast can be so huge, I guess we only show our true colours to people we love and trust deeply - it's the same for me too.
To be honest, it hasn't been easy treading this growing up journey with this tween and I know we have countless more hurdles ahead of us which we must overcome together hand in hand.
For today, I'm choosing to believe we can do it and we will do it well. She might not be able to enjoy Children's Day holiday in a couple of years from now but I hope she knows how much I love her and proud to see how she has grown. Congrats and love ya, my dear! ❤
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