Beautiful Minds

Before I left Pathlight that day, I was given a little goodie-bag containing an ARC booklet, Pathlight pamphlets, and a little book titled Beautiful Minds.

Beautiful Minds is a collection of handwritten journal entries and sketches by students from Pathlight School. Ages range from Primary 1 (1st grade) to Secondary 3 (8th grade). I have yet to finish the book, but I've already found some very sweet pieces that I wanted to share:


Dominique, Primary 1:

I will try to remember to leave one finger space between two words.


Anonymous, Primary 4: "Why I like Pathlight"

I am happy that I can go to school again. The teachers at Pathlight are kind and encouraging. They are patient and make no demands when I am stressed. At my previous school they were angry all the time. Their shrill voices hurt my ears so much that I would be in tears. Sometimes I screamed so that I could shut out the noisy surroundings.

My classmates are not as noisy as in my other school. I like them as they are not so demanding. I can speak if you give me time to respond. PE is fun and OT gives me a break. I wish I have music class.

When it is quiet I am calm and I can think and organise my thoughts better. I look forward to being able to do more for myself.


Syafiq, Primary 4: "My Favorite Show"

Today was the funniest day of my life. I was watching George of the Jungle. It was so funny that I threw back my head and laughed. Even when the moron (who is the bad guy) fell into the elephant poo. Well George was kind of like a tarzan, except that he banged and smashed into trees. That is why we always sing "George, George, George of the Jungle as smart as he could be. Awwhaawaaaa! Watch out for that...BANG! Ooh tree." It was my favorite show of all. In the end, he married his girlfriend. Ursula, and got a baby son. How cute! As for the "moron", he got kissed by an ugly ape (yuck).


Today marks the last day of 2009. It has been a memorable year, full of unexpected events and wonderful people that have come into my life. For this, I feel very blessed. Looking forward to making more memories in 2010. Happy New Year!!

Love,
Cordelia