Chapter 69 Sage Class (2/2)
”THAT is what Sage Class will be for.”
”Like I had said, there will only be ONE Sage Class. Did that not tell you that the entry requirements are not simple? It will only have exceptional individuals who would only be dragged down in normal classes. So long as there is ONE person who qualifies, the Sage Class will exist. If there isn't, then it will die. There is no maximum limit”
”Anyone can be in this class so long as they pass the special exam. This exam can be taken at any time, so long as you want to. All of you have already taken the test, but if you feel like you want to do it again, then, by all means, do. So long as you have the capabilities to, you can do it.”
Everyone gasped at this. It sounded ... so illustrious and so hard at the same time!
He paused to let that sink in, ”If you can't cut it, don't do it. Simple as that. The world out there is cruel. It's competitive. It's a reality. School keeps you safe. It is intended to nurture you and build you up before letting you out. However, there are some of you who have the potential to soar faster, to face the pressure sooner. Should I hold you back then?”
”My main goal is to cater to YOUR abilities, and to further strengthen YOUR capabilities. If you are already above the norm, why should you have to conform to the norm?”
”Not getting in Sage Class doesn't mean you're dumb but getting in Sage Class does mean you're abnormal. A genius even. If you can't cut it in after getting in and want to join the normal classes, you can. Leaving Sage Class doesn't mean you're a failure, but that you recognise your limits and want more guidance.”
”Sage Class will not be conducted like a normal class and it can comprise of people from various years. It will be a class that has only one teacher - me - but I am only the one who will show you the way. The ones who are actually doing the teaching is yourself.”
People were puzzled at that and the Principal didn't elaborate further, ending it by saying, ”Just know this. Whoever is in Sage Class are all exceptional individuals that the school recognises. Anyone in the normal class will have a chance to enter it - IF you want to. Some may not, and that is okay.”
”What you need to know is this. Essentially, the school is about learning. It is about YOU improving yourself. To be the best that you can be. That is the mindset you should have and Sage Class is the goal you want to achieve. Focus on yourself and focus on always making yourself better.”
Everyone was quiet upon hearing this.
”Now,” Principal Godric began, as he straightened up his tie and smoothen down his suit, ”The new division of normal classes will begin next year so as to make the transition easier. The Sage Class, however, will start from today. Out of the entire school, only 10 qualified and I have their names right here. These are the students who made it through the special questions in the final segment of your test.”
Everyone sat up straight upon hearing this. Who were the 10 people?
”Note that you are the pioneer batch and you will be on trial for the remainder of this year. At the end of the year, you will be given a choice as to whether you want to continue or not. Every student of Sage Class will have this probationary trial period.When I call your names, please come up the stage. These are in alphabetical order, and not based on their results so please don't start speculating,” Principal Godric stressed.
Everyone nodded and waited.
Beatrice Chan
Kay Smith
Kyle Smith
Ingrid Mikealson
Muhammad Ali Bakhtiar
Natasha Kinsky
Samuel Johnson
Stanley Cole
Terence Hill
Tan Xing Han
As each name was called out, gasps were heard and some even had tears in their eyes. They couldn't believe that they were called. Everyone couldn't help but notice that all members of the Elite Five were up there and they remembered their low scores - especially Kyle and Xing Han's. It looked like they had been playing around then.
”One final announcement”
There was more??
”There will no longer be students electing the Student Council Members. The Student Council President and Vice President will be the two top students of Sage Class. The rest will be decided and chosen by them. The current Student Council will run as normal but will have the future President and Vice President in it as well. They will use this time to study the current student council and learn from it. The new team will begin next year.”
”Future Vice President, Beatrice Chan and Future President, Kyle Smith. From now, you need to focus on and prioritize Student Council matters. You decide what club activities need to be dropped.”
Beatrice and Kyle nodded, and they looked at each other. Kyle gave her a three finger salute, and she gave him a perfunctory smile.