Teachers form their own band at Ping Yi Secondary School

I recently read an article on Yahoo! Singapore News about my old school, Ping Yi Secondary School. I want to share this article to all ex-Ping Yians out there.

From Yahoo! Singapore News

School bands are probably not very unusual in many schools, but here is one school where the teachers have come together to form their own band.

Students from Ping Yi Secondary School tell us us more in this clip submitted for our Roving DV Competition.

The students are proud of their school where teachers work together to provide an education that is not merely academia and where the learning environment is that of fun, music and stimulation.

They reach out to students through music and teach them values of camaraderie.

One unique method of reaching out is through their very own Teachers’ Band!

Students say they are very honoured to have with them some very multi— talented teachers who have come together to inspire through their music.

A student reporter interviewed one of the talented teacher.

Kavin Bakhda, Student Reporter, Ping Yi Secondary School, said: "Miss Ang, our student body is totally mesmerised by your voice and the songs the band plays. Do tell us, how does it feel to know that you inspire us in more ways than one?"

Ang Shui Hui, Vocalist, Teachers’ Band, Ping Yi Secondary School, said: "Well, I am very happy to be part of the Teachers’ Band and we are just having fun and it’s very nice to know that we are touching our students in more ways than one.

"Music transcends all languages and we actually hope to bring across the message that enjoyment can come in good and clean ways. And if you are feeling upset or feeling down, music is simply an outlet to express your emotions, either through playing music or merely listening and being absorbed."

Kavin Bakhda said: "Thank you for your enlightening words, Miss Ang. We hope that like us, you have been inspired by these wonderful teachers and their unique and endearing ways of trying to reach out to us. From Ping Yi Secondary School, I’m Kavin."

For five straight days starting 7th January 2008, the top five finalists in the Roving DV Competition will be shown on News5 Tonight/Singapore Tonight.