TEAMWORK
- There is no 'I' in teamwork
(Text-type:Exposition)

For the past two months, some of you would have known that I am deeply involved in putting up an uncoming show for the school. I feel that it is nothing short of a miracle to bring together a 2-hr performance in that short period of time - plus the fact that it brings together past and present students.

Literally, it has been a challenging time. Our obstacles came in the form of the physical layout of the stage, having to sell that large number of tickets, to even coordinating the timing of rehearsals and many others.

It had also meant many long hours of rehearsals and the sacrifice of personal time and space. It meant giving up certain pleasures, and many times, it affects family and friends. It has meant multi-tasking, and discipline, and at times, pushing one's self to the limits...and having to cope with deadlines and expectations.

I have been lucky.
No matter how tough things get going, there are other individuals who have made good things happen. And this is where I can see the real difference between people who really put their hearts and souls into the running, and those who are just 'passengers', going along for the ride.

There is no 'i' in the spelling of teamwork, and on a bigger scale, the needs of the team takes precedence over the self. If a team is really to move, there must be a mutual belief that this event is going to work, and that everyone is totally committed to it.

Everyone makes up a piece of the bigger picture...if a piece is missing, that picture is incomplete. The size does not matter. So just like the people who make up the show...from the performer, producer, director, emcee...right down to the backstage crew and makeup artist, every one is important. We all need each other.

The whole is, in many ways, greater than the sum of the individual parts.
Teamwork is working together, even when we are apart.

Coming together is a beginning
Keeping it together is a progress
Working together is a success
- Henry Ford

So it is important that everyone respects each other's role and responsibility. The whole idea is to move and inspire, not to find fault and falter. There are times when the tension rides high and nerves are taut, but it is crucial that we never lose sight of what we are working for together.

So my many thanks to
Val - for your sense of focus, for we need your drive for being meticulous.
Eunice - for your enthusiasm and willingness to learn
Nisaa - for your drive and strong sense of responsibility
Shahnaz - for being someone who understands what is going on
Sandra - for looking after the 'small stuff'
Perema - for your dedication and initiative
Kuan Siang - for trying to make things happen
Heng - for really trying to learn new things
Gerard - for being a quick learner
Marie - for looking after the kids behind the scene
Mary & Erwin - for working quietly behind the scene too

And also, special mention to
Malek - for being someone whom I can count on
Zafran - for your sacrifice
Ashraf - for going out of your way to get involved
Gerald - for your eagerness and dedication
and all the wonderful student performers....

Hey people...lets break a leg!
We can do it.