In Memory of Miss Hamimah

This website is intended as a form of remembrance for all who were touched by her.

Voices of students, friends - all touched by her in a special way.

A poem of tribute To the dearest Ms Hamimah, who taught me to value myself You Are An Inspiration by Benedict Goh (2A3 1996) 26 October 2003 "God created you to make the world smile He made you shine for His children Gave you eyes that help the world to see Gave you hands to do great things And a heart to embrace all wonders To spread them far and wide He gave you a power to free distraught hearts A key to unlock the minds of wisdom And a tender love to shelter His sons and daughters From the storms of despair and bewilderment..." [poem in full]

"I miss her lots... Sent her off at the airport that time...it was a bad day but she made the day much better (like always) with her joyous smile and all... felt so proud of her and couldnt say enough "Take care" that time. Is it true that we only realise the value of someone after we lose them? Is it true that we only realise how much one mean to us after they have gone away? Is it true that we take for granted that one will always be there for us to contact in the future? ...Ms Hamimah is one of those who inspired me to be a good Muslim." - Lorynn Mazlyna

"It is so sad to learn that a person who really cared about others has left us. I well remember the extra efforts Mim went to for her friends (of which she had many) and students. May your God be with you, Mim." - Ken Price

"A great teacher and a wonderful friend whom I will always remember forever." - Johnson Tong

"a teacher with warmth..who puts in 100% effort in teaching the students at NY...approachable and nice, she was well liked by many students and teachers alike" - Ruoxin

"Ms Hamimah...U were always loving..forever so sweet..I miss you so much..I'll remember the days we spent together..You're always on my mind..." - Kok Li Eng

"A truly special person who always encouraged me and made life so much more meaningful and worth living with her smiles n words of wisdom...she wasn't just a tutor to us...she was a friend..." - Vincent Chan

"though i wasn't taught by Ms Hamimah before and never really knew her, there's this moment of deep regrets. from u all, i've also come to know she's a figure of inspiration for many of you, my friends...I only hope that we be strong and remember her... I salute her." - Poh Boon Cheong

"Being a teacher is easy, being an inspiring one is not. Ms Hamimah has inspired us to achieve heights we could have only dreamt about. She never gave up on us, even to the last moments. She is dearly missed." - Yuxian, Xueyan, Vivien and Cassandra

"An excellent mentor who wasnt merely a teacher, but a friend to all - each and every single one of us. She was always there to guide us and brought literature to life. Forever encouraging, she made us see why life was worth living." - Priya

"Genteel yet strong, Witty yet humble...A part of her continues to live in all of her students...She lived not in vain." - Adrian Tan

"Ms Hamimah is the sweetest teacher i have ever seen. Can you believe it,i fell in love wif GP ever since e day she taught me.. I'll always remember e games that she had played wif us, e GP skills that she had taught us, e love story that she had told us and of cos her sweetest smile...She is not only a teacher, but a great fren, a great listener..i miss u Ms Hamimah..i reali do..Juz wana tell u tt I love u forever. U'll remain in my heart forever..03S6F loves u.. n we'll remember PRSEM forever!" - Teo Siew Poh

"How does one deal with her unexpected death? I regret very much that I did not keep in touch with her. I missed her so much. I miss her sweet smile and most of all, her warmth and kindness. I miss her wonderful literature lessons. I miss chatting with her. The feeling that you are all that matters in the world at the moment when you talk to her... How does one handle this terrible loss? How?" - Steven Lim

"thanks ms hamimah, i guess its too late now.but you and i share the belief tht were here to make a difference.and i want e world to know that you made a difference not just for me,but every single student you've taught.u rock ms hamimah, u really do.." - SilverSurfer

"She always taught us the value of humanity and the importance of being our outstanding best..." - Ramesh

"NYJC will miss Ms Hamimah... though not taught by her, I felt her gentleness and kindness..had never seen her lose her temper.. she was a good example for all of us to live our life with love for people and everything else..." - Pei Ling

If Death is Kind Perhaps if death is kind, and there can be returning, We will come back to earth some fragrant night, And take these lanes to find the sea, and bending Breathe the same honeysuckle, low and white. We will come down at night to these resounding beaches And the long gentle thunder of the sea, Here for a single hour in the wide starlight We shall be happy, for the dead are free. - Sara Teasdale

Looking at these brings more tears. She was always so positive, encouraging. They remind me of her vitality and love for life...

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