New day, new batch, new beginning! As with all first moments it was exciting to be at APEX Irsyad’s first 2012 mentoring session yesterday. Of flutters in the tummy, not knowing what to expect for this year, but still ever wishful for a blessed and happy undertaking.
“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” Ah, getting the flame started it is – or rather, making it go bigger and brighter – as we dearly hope to kindle in our adik-adik and even ourselves, insyaAllah. For no experience leaves one unchanged, I’m sure. =)

That morning itself it was delightful to see a special green banner on Maulidur Rasul greeting our arrival, along with the bubbly kids all lined up reciting their du’a and Asmaul Husna at the courtyard.
Our “command center” MPR was soon brimming with activity as we were briefed by team leaders, getting our hands full with new books and teaching materials, and off we go to our color-coded classrooms.

The four hours sped fast as different groups carried out their own intended activities. Some began with games and art & crafts for a fun warm-up session with mentees, while others dove straight into Math & Science to set a good pace from the start. It’s great seeing the interesting mix of approaches, and the gathering of new and senior mentors once again. Not to mention an expanding number of siblings and cousins coming to teach this time around too! Alhamdulillah!! =D
In the words of Brother Syazwan, our Project Director for APEX Irsyad, “I certainly hope the first APEX Mentoring Session was successful and beneficial for all of us. Indeed, it was evident that the kids were exhilarated about meeting their mentors for the first time.” May Allah bestow us His blessings, strengthen our resolve and help us reach our best potential in all 3 APEX madrasahs. Ameen~ =))
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