I still remembered my primary school days in the 70's...my headmistress, the late Miss Sibert, was not an ordinary person. Her presence was noticeable not only because she emphasised on disciplinary but also her physical built up.
She seemed like walking drum barrel with jolted head since her size was XXXL, I guessed. Throughout the years she only had one designed of attires, knee length dress with short sleeves and pair of black sandals.
When she spoke everybody listened. The moment we saw her along the school corridors making her routine morning round, everybody was glued to the seat. Even the naughtiest one would behave.
When she retired in early 90's, the school teachers and kids had made special trishaw paraded for her. I just viewed the photographed from the local newspaper. She remained the same through out the years except aging...and I was truly happy for the respects she gained as she deserved it.
The reason I revealed her physical conditions was not meant to talk bad behind her back (especially when she was no longer with us) but to respond on the complaint by Joanna Gilbert Asson.
She claimed that she was discriminated by a senior officer at the Teachers Training College Rajang for being "fat". She was a business administration graduate from UNITEN and was successfully accepted to the later college after she passed the prerequisite examinations and interviewed by the college panel.
Well, if the claim was true, then in this era size does matter. Just look around us even in the music industry, those who are born with talents but lack in physical appearance, would not be credited compared to those who are gifted with beauty.
So, I wonder if Miss Sibert was born in this era, will she be able to secure her position as headmistress even though she had all the qualities ?
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As Harry Potter fan, would be thought of Hagrid and Madam Maxime.
ReplyDeleteHowever, this issue should not arise. We have XXL size of superstar like Adibah Nor, Afdlin Shuaki, etc., and they are superb '
You know what, if the report is true, I just have two words to the senior officer... 'F**K YOU' to him hehehe
ReplyDeletep/s: sorry for my words :-)
Dear anonymous...admire yr guts :). I think after this, oversize teachers would be assigned to teach physical education. Slimming products would be much sought after...but in the Sun today Tan Sri Muhyiddin has reiterated that there is no such policy. Hopefully this statement would shed some clouds to Joanna.
ReplyDeleteDear Ustaz Cahaya, thanks for yr comment. I have to agree with you that Adibah and Afdlin are 2 great examples of superb performers, gifted with natural talents and sort of have magic touch to their respected fields. However, personally, I felt that the compliments and recognitions were not at par compared to the one gifted with beauty. For example, take a look at the cover page of printed local media, normally they would select the glamorous look ones over the ordinary ones, what more the XXL sizes. Well, think I said too much and apologise if this might hurt certain parties. But I would love to see the changes in our mindset...we should accept the person as what they are and not on the appearance alone :)