Letter to Self
20th November, 2024.
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Mr Riad Rampat
Teacher III
Marabella North Secondary School
1 ¼ MM Guaracara-Tabaquite Road, MARABELLA
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Dear Future Self:
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RE: A Field for Growing Dreams
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Do you remember Career Day in primary school when you were just seven years old? You dressed as Mr.
James, your role model—the teacher with the Casio watch, neatly pressed pants with the upward fold, and motivational talks that planted seeds of inspiration in every student. That day, something sprouted within you: a spark, a calling, a dream. Mr. James was not just a teacher; he was a cultivator of potential. His elusive gold stars, hard to earn but worth every effort, were a reminder that the sweetest fruits come from the hardest labour.
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In 2010, after completing secondary school you choose agriculture as your field of study. Growing up in
an agricultural household you observed your father’s deducation and hard work to the field. This inspired you to one day combine theoretical knowledge with practical experience. You wanted to be the one to help your father transition from conventional farming to more innovative methods—a new harvest of ideas for a better tomorrow.Teaching was not your original plan as your first dream was to be an entrepreneur.. Interestingly, you sowed knowledge through Sunday school and SEA lessons in your community where during this chapter it became clear that teaching was second nature to you. It was not just a job; it was your field of dreams. When you officially entered the teaching service in 2021, your roots took hold, and you knew this was where you were meant to grow.
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Then came the Postgraduate Diploma in Education—your chance to truly bloom as an educator. Despite
the warnings of "DipEd is DipHell," you dug in deep. It was no walk in the park; it felt more like plowing
a rocky field. Sleepless nights, mountains of research, and endless writing tested your resolve. You even
harvested a few gray hairs along the way (thank goodness for dye!). Yet, like a plant reaching for the sun, you persevered and grew stronger.
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This journey was not just about earning a piece of paper but instead it was about cultivating the teacher
you always wanted to be. Your niche strategies and student-centered principles are now as finely tuned as a well-pruned tree. Your lesson plans, schemes of work, and assessments are sharper and more impactful, like tools in the hands of a seasoned farmer. Each sleepless night, every ounce of effort, has germinated you into an educator who can plant seeds of knowledge and nurture them into thriving young minds that in turn can grow dreams into reality.
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Like a farmer waiting for the first sprouts after planting, your journey through DipEd has shown you that
patience and persistence always pay off. So keep thriving, Riad. Keep growing. You are strong, capable,
and beloved—not just by your family and friends but by the countless students whose lives you are destined to nurture. You are an amazing teacher, and your potential is limitless.
When the darkness comes again—and it will—remember this: like the first light of dawn after a long night,
success will always return. And just like the crops you care for, every ounce of effort you pour into your
work will yield a bountiful harvest.With pride and love,
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Your Past Self
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P.S. Never stop teaching, never stop farming, and never stop believing in the power of a well-planted idea
to grow into something extraordinary.
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Yours sincerely,
Riad Rampat
Your past Self
