Tammy , SG IAG Dec 06

Dear Rossana,

I apologise for the late reply as I have been busy with Chinese New Year preparations. Here is my testimonial!

Before attending the camp, my results were, since Secondary 1, below average. Every year, my overall grade dropped. I failed my End-Of-Year (EOY) assessment for mathematics in Secondary 2, I failed my Chinese EOY in both Secondary 1 and 2, I failed Physics overall in semester 1 and failed Chemistry overall last year in Secondary 3. Last year, my Mathematics results were not much better, only scraping past at about 50 marks overall. My other subjects (Social Studies, Higher Chinese, etc) were not much better as they were in the range of the low/middle 60s. My teachers and parents were not happy and were worried.

After attending the camp, it gave me that extra boost of confidence, motivation and push that I needed. I worked hard and practised during the rest of holidays in preparation for the Mathematics test scheduled during the second week of school (which was based on a few of our last year topics). My math teacher this year is the same as last year's and he was quite worried for me. I surprised him and managed to get one of the highest marks in class (33/40 = 80%+ = GPA 4.0 = A1)! As for my other weaker subjects such as Chemistry and Physics, I have not had any test yet but it is clear that I am much, much, much more focused and able to do my class/homework this year as compared to before I attended the camp. According to my friends, even my attitude has made a signficant positive change. I'm more confident and less muddle-headed now and not afraid to speak up when I feel the need to. I am even able to motivate my peers and juniors to do better in their studies and in other areas (such as CCA, leadership board work). Whenever I feel down or lost, I would think back on the camp and feel strong and motivated again. I hope to further share my experiences and make a difference in someone else's life as a coach. And I hope this serves as an inspiration for others as well! Happy belated Valentine's Day, belated Total Defence Day and Happy Chinese New Year once again.

Regards,

Tammy