Dear band,

This is Miss Neo. How do you feel when SYF is nearing? I feel for you, that is why even when I am not 'on duty', I will try my best to be with you to know how you are. Feeling tired, nervous, scared, drained, excited, happy, worried?

Remember this: You need to keep yourself healthy, especially when you are so busy with studies, band practices, and some are even involved in Speech Day Parade or other hubs. Sometimes, nobody knows or realises how busy you are. Only yourself, or probably I sometimes notice. I will try my best to help you. But, you must learn to prioritise. Reject invitation by other hubs etc, if you know you are already involved at Parade etc.

I know some of you are concerned that the new instruments have not arrived. You are worried if you can adapt to it. I am sorry to say that due to shipment etc, they will arrive earliest in 2 weeks' time from now. Do not worry too much, as the new instruments are supposed to be better to play. Also, as seniors, try to encourage and motivate juniors and own peers who are showing signs of giving up. Don't give up, because we are so close to the BIG day. Hang in there, we will all make it through!

Look forwards to the BIG day. Gear up, right now! Put in your very best so that you have no regrets. Never say how sorry you are only after something happens. Stop skipping band and give excuses to yourself that it is ok, 1-2 times only. Believe in everyone, try all you can, put in your VERY BEST EFFORTS. We are all in it together.

For Mar holiday day camps, it is going to be one final rare chance to practise really hard. Turn up punctually! Leaders are planning bonding games etc to bond the sec1s and the rest. Think about it - leaders are so busy, yet they plan for you. So, how can you let them down?

It is going to be over really soon, as it is left with about just ONE month. How do you want this learning process to end? It all depends on YOU! To be able to hold your head up high, or to sigh and say 'if only' I have practised harder .... it's your choice. After the BIG day, Sec 1-3s will stop and have a very good break from CCA till Semester 2 July. Sec 4-5s will study really hard to prepare for the national exams. We will miss one another dearly then, if you don't feel it now. Trust me. Create this valuable experience of 'being together through thick and thin' from now till the BIG day.

On a brighter note, this year SYF is at Indoor Stadium. It will not be as scary as the super big Outdoor Stadium. Adapt as much as you can at the venue when we go for rehearsal on 23rd Mar 2010. It is our one and only rehearsal day. DON'T MISS IT!

Stop all complaints. Complaints bring people down. Motivate one another now. It's now or never ...

All the BEST!

Miss Neo HJ
Band Teacher IC