And so one chapter closes...

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The STPM results came out yesterday. Present were last year's Upper Six class teachers, the editorial board (represented by Jino, Denise, Li-Shen, Kervindran, Khin Yew and me), Li-Shia and, of course, the STPM candidates themselves.

Above, Mr Leong is chatting on his handphone while awaiting his students.

Then there's Jon Mah looking somewhat apprehensively at Mr Leong, who's putting together his testimonial, result slip and some advertorial flyers.

Centre left, Theen Yoong is sitting beside Pn Hasnani, biology and class teacher of U6BF (my class this year; our class teacher this year is Mr Shariffudin, who teaches us General Studies).

Inset, clockwise. Li-Shia looks rather flustered; and it's not even her results! Jia Hun signing. Pek Lean before opening his slip. Yuen Hong, one of the top three scorers, with a 4.0 CGPA. Chin Fei, who arrived late.

Below left, the VEB team.

And finally, Weng Ken with a CGPA of 3.92, and a 3 A, 2 A- score. Congrats!


Congrats also to Tien who scored 4 As, and Yen for that amazing A in English Literature (she didn't take any classes). Hope has dawned!... for me.

STPM is, to me, truly a milestone. Only those who have been through it know how hard it is. I've only another seven months or so to go, and the challenge is already shifting into the next gear.

And so, yet another chapter closes. It's the end of their entire schooling career, and now the world of varsity and work beckons these friends of mine. All the best!