Kindergarten Concert

Nov 11^th, that’s the day parents and children alike were waiting for – The Kindergarten Concert.  After weeks and months of practicing, this was the day that the children showcased their talents, skills and achievements.

A few of us arrived at the church sanctuary as early as 1pm.  I was one of the make-up artists this time.  It was definitely the first time for me.  Never thought I would ever be one as I doubt I am an expert in this field.  I was assigned to the Prayer Room upstairs, helping the 5 and 6 years old kids. 

The kids were all very excited.  Even after their cute, tiny faces were painted with multiple colours; they kept coming back to us for touch-up.  Kids nowadays are not so naïve anymore, aren’t they?

Posing with his buddy in kindy

Finally when all of them were ready, we marched to the designated seats for the kindy kids.  Flash lights were everywhere as the proud parents took delight in capturing this very moment down.

It was a bit more emotional for me than previous years.  Partly because officially this year would be the last year for me to attend the kindy concert as my son was in the graduating class.  Another reason was I have been teaching Mandarin language in the kindy for the past few months on a part-time basis.  So, these kids were not just random faces but children whom I have had happy, angry, funny and frustrating moments with.  Seeing them performing on stage, it was a mixture of satisfaction and sadness.

The 4 years old kids

The 5 years old kids

Satisfaction, as I have tried my best to impart my knowledge to these kids.  I am confident that I have gone the extra mile to make the lesson as fun and knowledgeable as possible.  Sadness, as I am never good at saying ‘goodbye’.  The emotional adjustment is a heavy load for me to handle, especially to those whom I find affection with.  

Since this was the last year for my boy, he was eagerly anticipating this event.  In fact, months before the concert, he told me he wished to invite his favourite people to the concert.  I agreed to help him with the invitation cards to send to his invitees, but I also knew that chances are they won’t be able to make it.  He, of course, was a bit disappointed with the outcome.  But that is part and parcel of life, isn’t it?

Below are some of the photos taken during the concert:

The Graduating Class

After 4 years of kindy, finally it is over!!!

It's A Beautiful Day - the handsome tuxedo prince with his beautiful princess

The youngest and cutest (3 years old) butterflies: Fly Fly Butterfly

Rain Rain Go Away presented by the 5 years old

If All The Raindrop presented by the 4 years old

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star by the 3 years old.  They were incredible!!!

The Invasion by the 6 years old.  My boy was the second on the left.  He thoroughly enjoyed playing the 'bad guy'.

The heroes came to the rescue: Hand In Hand presented by the 5 years old

Living In The Rainbow by the 6 years old

5 years old: I Like To Move It.  Their animal costume is sooooo adorable!!

Choral Speaking by the 6 years old - Our Earth

Grand Finale - We're In It Together

p/s:  Feb 2018: I met one of the kindy boys the other day on the road, he could still recognize me.  He smiled sweetly at me and that totally melt my heart.