tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post2978888166794862367..comments2024-02-17T01:11:34.207+08:00Comments on Of Kids and Education: The blessing of the "right" schoolmonlimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17397210688200284987noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-58273753512103805982015-08-04T22:01:10.696+08:002015-08-04T22:01:10.696+08:00George: I deliberately don't reveal my kids...George: I deliberately don't reveal my kids' schools to protect their privacy.monlimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397210688200284987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-14348861551078184652015-08-04T20:53:01.717+08:002015-08-04T20:53:01.717+08:00Hi Monica,
May I know which secondary school Andr...Hi Monica,<br /><br />May I know which secondary school Andre is in?<br /><br />GeorgeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13267120796830093856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-52904262193863088632013-10-23T10:33:54.709+08:002013-10-23T10:33:54.709+08:00Amanda: Sure! Amanda: Sure! monlimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397210688200284987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-86158288247948200562013-10-23T10:16:18.348+08:002013-10-23T10:16:18.348+08:00Hi Monica.
Thanks for the sharing. I am blessed ...Hi Monica. <br /><br />Thanks for the sharing. I am blessed reading your pieces and benefiting from the insights you shared.Could I send you a PM on FB too to ask for some advice? I too have an 11 yo boy who is into badminton. Thank you. - AmandaAmandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-61853806342600651372013-10-21T20:02:13.552+08:002013-10-21T20:02:13.552+08:00KJJ: Good for your niece but p2 means she still ha...KJJ: Good for your niece but p2 means she still has a long way to go! she might change her mind yet...monlimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397210688200284987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-69893289860114713822013-10-21T18:01:56.552+08:002013-10-21T18:01:56.552+08:00hey Mon, i know i'm soooo not a mom but i'...hey Mon, i know i'm soooo not a mom but i've been chatting with my fav niece who's in P2. the young lady has already expressed her wishes to stay on in that school after PSLE. i hope she gets what she wants and that she'll continue to enjoy school. (yeah, i can't imagine life for Andre's friend who hated his class and classmates. that's really hard!) - kjj Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-8845504050820618052013-10-21T11:38:17.943+08:002013-10-21T11:38:17.943+08:00Jo Lee: Thanks! Trust Ben is doing well at his sch...Jo Lee: Thanks! Trust Ben is doing well at his schl too :)<br /><br />PL: Sure, PM me on FB.<br /><br />Grace: Thanks!<br /><br />Jo: I'm so happy to hear that you have the wisdom to know your child and put her needs first! Many parents seem to have this strange belief that once their kid enters a top school, he or she will automatically cope well and churn out As with the rest of them. It doesn't work that way. If the child's academic standard is too far below everyone else's, there's a high chance coping will be an issue. Add the intensity and commitment of the sports DSA, it's a train wreck waiting to happen. It sounds like you've chosen the wise path (knowing your child and leaving it to God) so it's all good :)monlimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17397210688200284987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-90148278611272653892013-10-21T11:21:57.071+08:002013-10-21T11:21:57.071+08:00Hi Monica
It's been a long time since I comme...Hi Monica<br /><br />It's been a long time since I commented but I have been reading all your posts. Just been so busy since the kids hit upper pri. Next year is the big PSLE year for my elder D so I am not really looking forward to it :(<br /><br />Being a sports mum, I have heard all the DSA sports stories which you mentioned. I was indeed surprised to hear this & I know for a fact several DSA sports kids from IP schools took their O levels ( or equivalent) privately "just in case". Several have been asked to leave after Sec 4 from these elite schools to lesser known JCs as well. <br /><br />Moving into P6, DSA is now the HOT topic of discussion amongst us sports mums. Everyone assumes that our D will be applying to the usual elite schools under DSA Sports but in reality, she just wants to go back to her affiliated sec school. I was told that would be a waste as she has the opportunity to move to a top school thru DSA plus with decent grades, she can "make it" in these top schools. <br /><br />When my D first took up the sport in P2 the thought of DSA didn't cross our mind. The fact that she has done pretty well in the sport of her choice is a surprise to us. A happy accident. We are happy if she chooses to stay with the affiliated sec sch but obviously time & time again we are asked why she would want to go the O level route when she can go via the IP route through DSA in other schools.<br /><br />We are also not sure if she wishes to pursue the sport in sec sch as we realised it is very time consuming. We are willing to support her in it if she wishes but it will be a challenging balancing it with her studies.<br /><br />We believe that God has plans for our D & He will find the right place for her even if what seems right to Him may sound illogical to others. We are of the view that the current mission school she is in is the right fit for her even if she has to go through the O level route. I can't understand why O levels is considered such a "bad" thing nowadays when we all went thru it during our time. <br /><br />We do intend to visit some Open Houses next year but my D seems to have set her heart on remaining which in the end .. could be the best decision for us and for her.<br /> Jonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-69616414940352463012013-10-21T11:12:54.607+08:002013-10-21T11:12:54.607+08:00sorry, that was Grace =]
sorry, that was Grace =]<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-34019218427579071942013-10-21T11:12:23.117+08:002013-10-21T11:12:23.117+08:00wonderful piece, Monica. Glad that you found the c...wonderful piece, Monica. Glad that you found the correct environment for Andre. It's also a sober reminder to all parents not to look at the brand of the school as the sole factor to put your kids there. The veto factor should be the ethos - whether it fits the 'pattern' of your child.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-72833602602315610532013-10-21T10:59:58.220+08:002013-10-21T10:59:58.220+08:00Hi monica.. have always enjoyed yr posts. I wld li...Hi monica.. have always enjoyed yr posts. I wld like to drop u a PM on fb. And seek your advise on this same topic.. thanks for yr time !PLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1109681525590028536.post-21021234939607449972013-10-21T10:59:53.433+08:002013-10-21T10:59:53.433+08:00Nice. Thanks for this. It is truly a case of God k...Nice. Thanks for this. It is truly a case of God knowing what's best too :)<br /><br />Jo Frets LeeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com