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•Reflect on your mentoring journey this year.

•Pick a picture that is most similar to your mentoring journey.

•Share your reflection.

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Chenyee was a great mentor, perhaps it was because he is a trained counsellor and was able to help me go through this period of COVID-19 pandemic.
I think this pandemic did not just affect the students but it has affected teachers to a certain degree, some less and some more.
It is important to provide some time to be able to speak with someone who is familiar and heal the difficulties one faced.
Thanks for "keeping a lookout" for me! Very much appreciated.

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This picture captures the mentoring journey well. Since Christina and I only met once a week, it was always an eventful meeting, chockfull of rich discussion points. One moment we could be discussing the SOW and ways to do it justice, the next we could be discussing student welfare. Similar to the massive structure of Colosseum, there were many avenues ("corridors") to explore at every one time- it's difficult to be bored! Even though there was always something going on at school that demanded our attention, we always set time aside to touch base and check in. Much like the Colosseum, exposed to the elements and daily wear and tear, our mentoring meetings were a cornerstone that stood the bustle of everyday demands and business. Thank you for always making time to meet me, Christina!

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I would like to thank Bing Fu for being a great mentor. Whenever I had any queries, he would be very patient explaining to me. He would also check on my well-being to ensure I was adjusting well to school. All these encouragements and advise given by him had certainly made my first year here a smooth one. I have chosen the Burj Kalifa because it is emblematic of strength, advancement and vibrancy. This is similar to what the mentoring program has given me. I am ready to face the challenges ahead.

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I chose Gardens by the Bay because each time I visit there, I discover a new 'garden'/'scenery'/'side' and never get bored of the place. It is like the mentoring journey with Mdm Lam. Mdm Lam has been mentoring me for some years and it has been really enriching. Each time during her mentoring, I gain new insights and perspective to teaching and always enjoyed trying out different methods and ways of giving feedback. Another reason why I chose this picture is because teaching is not a easy journey and has tough and dark days. But amidst the dark days, having mentoring with our mentors give us directions and light, giving us motivation in teaching. Thank you Mdm Lam and all the mentors for guiding us in teaching!

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Junyong has been a great helper in the math dept. When he goes for his NIE training, he will be able to learn the teaching pedagogy and be a better teacher. He is humble, has the patience towards students, possesses loud voice and able to project his voice well in class. Teaching is never an easy job. Similar to the photo, in the dark night, the lights will brighten and make the place beautiful. Teachers can also help students to shine.

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Bing Fu, thank you for being an affirming and encouraging mentor for the past few years. Our weekly discussions have been fruitful and just like the image, it is a platform for us to reflect on and thrive forward in this profession, which is critical in this ever evolving education landscape. Bing Fu has been an inspiring figure and I am really grateful for your insights and advices!

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Chenyee has been an awesome mentor who never fails to provide valuable advice to help me weather the storms of my teaching journey here at Peirce for the past year. Just like this picture, Chenyee epitomes the bright lights under a dark sky, giving me hope whenever I am jaded by the struggles of managing diffcult classes. Thank you for always making time to shoulder my burdens with me, Chenyee :)

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As a math teacher, I appreciate beauty in symmetry. Taj Mahal has unique aesthetic qualities in balance, symmetry and harmonious blending. Quote from Steven Spielberg " The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image but giving them the opportunity to create themselves". I feel that this year's mentoring journey is a harmonious one where I listened and tried to guide my mentee to find out her own needs and to grow professionally within a trusting and supportive relationship. Thank you, Peiyi, for journeying with me.

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I choose to compare my mentoring journey to the Forbidden City.
Firstly, it is because no one else chose it.
Secondly, I feel that the exterior Forbidden City looks imposing and inaccessible. However, it is only after you enter the palace that you can explore and see the different aspects of this architectural wonder.
This is like how some aspects of teaching may be daunting and difficult at times, but with a good mentor (guide), you can start to see the beauty in teaching.
I would like to thank my mentor, Ms Nai for being a caring and comforting guide to me in this teaching and mentoring journey. And for being a listening ear and helping to solve my problems with me.