The Root Is Bitter But The Fruit Is Sweet

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Dear readers,


From left, Mr. Dominic, Zoraya, Lauren, Elise and Ms. Emma


13 Aug 2010 marked the day that our inaugural graduates will learn about their O Level results for their May exams. The wait was finally over. As teachers, we kept our fingers and toes crossed that the results will be what we have worked so hard for our students. The subjects for examinations were namely English, Mathematics, Physical Science (Physics and Chemistry), History, Business Studies and Bible Knowledge.

There was no word to describe our pride when we learnt that our most outstanding student, Lauren has scored straight As for her six Cambridge O Level subjects since joining Honsbridge in March 2009. The excellent results have always been expected since the trial examinations in May, but to know that Lauren has indeed scored distinctions in all her O Level examinations mean all the world to the teachers at Honsbridge. It is our greatest hope that Lauren's achievements will inspire all our current students that they can achieve theirs too! As Lauren has put it so well to everyone during the Speech Day, "I have learnt that our teachers’ responsibility is to guide us, not to guarantee our success in doing well academically. That is our job, as students. There is no shortcut. We must put in extra time and hard work if we wish to achieve top grades. Most importantly, I feel that we should study hard for ourselves, and not for anyone else." Lauren, she has the wonderful traits of a role model student to all our current students. As her teachers, we shall be making plans to support her scholarship applications along with her strong extra curricular activities within and outside of Honsbridge Academy.

As i await to hear more good news today, Elise texted us to say how happy she was to receive straight Bs in her three O Level examinations. Elise's achievements is especially remarkable as she joined Honsbridge in Aug 2009. In an even shorter space of time than Lauren, Elise has developed so much that she is now a confident and self driven young lady who has now embarked on her Law degree studies.

To all the students who are preparing for their Examinations this Oct, the root is bitter but the fruit is sweet. With hardwork and determination, you will be getting the fruits of your labour next Feb.

All the very best for your examination preparations!

Emma for Honsbridge

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