It was interesting to observe how the school celebrated Ms Principal's birthday. Yes, we were told when her birthday was and a small celebration was held in the staffroom.
That wonderful day was yesterday, and I was informed later on that she was already nearly approaching her forties. I was surprised to learn that, as she doesn't look a day over thirty five!
Anyway, we were asked to come by 0720 on that morning, as some of the pillar bearers had something arranged. Indeed, they had!
About ten minutes to time, paper hats were distributed to all the teachers. Yes, hats made out of newspaper. Simple folded hat, not unlike a halfway boat. Everyone was required to wear them. I had trouble making mine stay on the head, but somehow, I managed. It was weird.
Next, I noticed that cakes, three cakes, were being prepared. Candles were lit and arranged on the cakes. After that, three teachers took the cake a little further away from the front of the staff room, kinda to hide it away from obvious sight.
Next, we were told to hide ourselves. How we were to do it, was up to us, up to our heads, importantly neither we nor our pointy hats were to be seen. I took off my hat and just sat on the floor at my place, too lazy to squat. I could see pointy hats everywhere though. Yet, in my head, I just couldn't help but think that it was just so obvious that something was going on as the lights were switched off. That never happens unless there was blackout!
After that, the lights went off. By that time, almost everyone was already waiting for Ms Principal to come. Me, too. I was eagerly waiting, though I wasn't too sure if I was that eager to see her reaction. Funny feeling.
Then she came, following the former BM head. Yes, she was the bait to lead Ms Principal up later than usual. When she came it, we all shouted, surprised, if I wasn't mistaken. And then we all sang the birthday for her. Was she surprised? In my honest opinion, no. I think she knew that we would be arranging something for her.
Confettis were sprayed after the singing of the song had ended. The floor of the first table was in a mess, but this girl couldn't resist to pick up of the confettis, before they were polluted by the soles of shoes.
With the help of glue, I couldn't resist to paste some of it on my hat, in hopes to decorate it and add some colour to it. It certainly helped spruce up the hat, a little.
After the customary deliverance from her and her deputy, we all headed to the hall for the assembly. Oh ya, forgot, we were required to wear our hats to the hall! Indeed, a simple celebration. Yet, I think that why not have one each month, to celebrate everybody's birthday. We are but staff of the same school. We but make the system work, didn't we? Something to be considered about, eh? :D
That wonderful day was yesterday, and I was informed later on that she was already nearly approaching her forties. I was surprised to learn that, as she doesn't look a day over thirty five!
Anyway, we were asked to come by 0720 on that morning, as some of the pillar bearers had something arranged. Indeed, they had!
About ten minutes to time, paper hats were distributed to all the teachers. Yes, hats made out of newspaper. Simple folded hat, not unlike a halfway boat. Everyone was required to wear them. I had trouble making mine stay on the head, but somehow, I managed. It was weird.
Next, I noticed that cakes, three cakes, were being prepared. Candles were lit and arranged on the cakes. After that, three teachers took the cake a little further away from the front of the staff room, kinda to hide it away from obvious sight.
Next, we were told to hide ourselves. How we were to do it, was up to us, up to our heads, importantly neither we nor our pointy hats were to be seen. I took off my hat and just sat on the floor at my place, too lazy to squat. I could see pointy hats everywhere though. Yet, in my head, I just couldn't help but think that it was just so obvious that something was going on as the lights were switched off. That never happens unless there was blackout!
After that, the lights went off. By that time, almost everyone was already waiting for Ms Principal to come. Me, too. I was eagerly waiting, though I wasn't too sure if I was that eager to see her reaction. Funny feeling.
Then she came, following the former BM head. Yes, she was the bait to lead Ms Principal up later than usual. When she came it, we all shouted, surprised, if I wasn't mistaken. And then we all sang the birthday for her. Was she surprised? In my honest opinion, no. I think she knew that we would be arranging something for her.
Confettis were sprayed after the singing of the song had ended. The floor of the first table was in a mess, but this girl couldn't resist to pick up of the confettis, before they were polluted by the soles of shoes.
With the help of glue, I couldn't resist to paste some of it on my hat, in hopes to decorate it and add some colour to it. It certainly helped spruce up the hat, a little.
After the customary deliverance from her and her deputy, we all headed to the hall for the assembly. Oh ya, forgot, we were required to wear our hats to the hall! Indeed, a simple celebration. Yet, I think that why not have one each month, to celebrate everybody's birthday. We are but staff of the same school. We but make the system work, didn't we? Something to be considered about, eh? :D
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