I had a flashback to 21 years ago, when I first stepped foot in primary school at SK Sri Petaling in Petaling Jaya.
*cue that flash back, waves on the ocean sound you always hear in Lost*
I didn’t really know what was going on around me. Well, I knew it was my first day in school. I don’t remember if I was looking forward to it or not. Probably not.
My mother brought me to school, and we stepped foot in my class. I found myself in 1 Melur, which was at the end of the block facing the main road.
I remember three things very clearly from that day. One, my mother leaving me there and telling me she would wait in the canteen for me.If I remember correctly, she was wearing a blue Esprit t-shirt.
Two, there was a boy who wouldn’t stop crying. His face and eyes were all red.
Three, someone pooped in their pants that day, causing a little bit of drama in the class room.
It was a hot day, and I don’t remember what the teachers taught. I just remember being so bored during English lessons. They were teaching ABCs for goodness sake.
My teacher was a lady called Mrs Yoong, who was always dressed in cheong sams.
Recess time came and I just followed everyone to the canteen. I think I met with my mother… I don’t remember that. But I remember a lot of kids pushing all around me to buy food.
I remember assemblies at the hall. At that time, the library was still upstairs, and the hall was located where the library is now. But that’s a story for another day.
Photo: Google Maps
July 14, 2008 at 15:48
Aww… remembering the past… How interesting!
Adino: Yeah, I just want to record down these memories before I forget them.
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July 14, 2008 at 16:01
In six and a half years from now, if you’re still blogging, the title will read “Rachel’s First Day At School”.
Or dates that are a little closer:
Rachel’s First Day At Kindergarden
Rachel’s First Day At Sunday School
Dates that are far, far off:
Rachel’s First Day At Secondary School
Rachel’s First Day At College/University
Adino: I think I will definitely continue blogging. There will definitely be many more ‘First’ posts coming!
July 14, 2008 at 19:52
you din cry ah?
Adino: Didn’t *proud*
July 14, 2008 at 23:04
woah..adino didnt cry so brave…
*paiseh*
i ah?useless lor…cry cry cry…cry till the 2nd week also dowan to let mummy go back to work ler..
when mummy left i kick the chair and table away ler…i run out of the class also..
Adino: Wah, so ‘terror’ la you…
July 15, 2008 at 09:20
I don’t quite remember my first day at school lor
Adino: I also worry that I will forget, that’s why I record it down first.
July 15, 2008 at 21:03
Someone’s always pooping in his pants. My memories of early education are shaped by these. LOL
Adino: I wonder what it is about school and kids pooping in pants
July 15, 2008 at 22:53
This post brings back so many memories. Those were the days…
Adino: When I started writing the post, I remembered many other memories too. I also realized that it was more than 20 years ago. Sigh…
July 16, 2008 at 12:44
I’m very amazed at the amount of detail you remember….