Rivervale Primary

[octoberbaby]

My kid was in P6 also like that. They marked their own practice papers, exchange with their classmates before prelim and PSLE.

You talk about science? never taught before? YES this is true and not only in this school even other primary and sec schools also the same. We have to find our own resources for science.

Anyhow, despite many obstacles facing in primary school. At the end, my first kid finished the final hurdle in PSLE with score 260 above and in one of the top IP schools.

You never knew, our cohort was worst. Being in the first and competitive class, we fought over 1 or 2 marks in science papers. We argued with teachers and HOD.

Think back, we were childish and naïve. May be I grew older.

[MdmGiveup]

octoberbaby:

Anyhow, despite many obstacles facing in primary school. At the end, my first kid finished the final hurdle in PSLE with score 260 above and in one of the top IP schools.
Think back, we were childish and naïve. May be I grew older.

Your kid did so well of course you can be so 轻松 lah. Think about those very bright & hopeful ones who initially aimed for Cedar Girls, then lower expectation to Nan Chiau & ended up in CHIJ (St Joseph's) because their families are not very affluent & school was not able to help them achieve their full potential. (Sorry CHIJSJ, not that your sch is not good, I am solely referring to the cut-off-point).

Don't be too complacent or one day someone will 吃定你。Sometimes must also 为民除害嘛, not just think about yourself. Otherwise the gap between the excellent & average pupils in the same class will drift even further apart.

I believe that's why some random selfish parents who can coach or can afford expensive tutors tend to protect the bad teachers so that there will be a wider gap between the kids in the class. That;s one way to increase their chance for the top 2 to 3% in the cohort?

But we are fighting for the majority here.

(Not referring to you hor, octoberbaby. No hard feelings ha!)

[Sunflower mummy]

MMETwo:

MdmGiveup:

[quote=\"MMETwo\"]Hi, after reading all these comments, they made me nervous. So can somebody tell me Rivervale is a good school or not? I will register my DD in P1 2014....


Thanks in advance.

If you are able to emulate concern2 style of handling difficult teachers, things should be ok. Morever, I believe the school will review complaints more vigilantly now that so many parents had shared their bad experiences here. :rant:
Who knows, your child may get all the committed teachers for the 6 years. :xedfingers:

I don't know if I can handle the difficult teachers.. I don't have experience at all. Of course I believe that every school got good and bad teachers...

I just doubt Rivervale's popularity, this school has been balloting in 2C since the last few years.. Why huh?[/quote]
Glad that you doubt its popularity.....I used my labour to exchange for a place here and I have to :stupid: :stupid: :stupid:

[Sunflower mummy]

在这里,你发现森林着火了,你通知消防员来滅火。消防员虽知道,却袖自不理,让火燃烧。所以火一发不可收拾！


To me, I believe be it in school or corporate world, leadership qualities are important. Not all schools have good teachers but as far as I know that there are school leaders who will take parents complaint or feedback seriously, investigate and dealt with actions accordingly. If knowing got problems and still side the teachers and just pretend "chin chin Chye Chye" and give you a reply to close case, 问题怎么会断根？只会造成黑羊越来越多。Such problems does not only happen now, it’s accumulative!

[Sunflower mummy]

I believe that’s why some random selfish parents who can coach or can afford expensive tutors tend to protect the bad teachers so that there will be a wider gap between the kids in the class. That;s one way to increase their chance for the top 2 to 3% in the cohort?


But we are fighting for the majority here.

(Not referring to you hor, octoberbaby. No hard feelings ha!)[/quote]


Due to some kids have solid tuition, parents may still be in darkness not knowing there are teachers problems, as their kids can still do well. Or some may know, but they don’t care, as their tuition still there for them to fall back.

[concern2]

Sunflower mummy:

Glad that you doubt its popularity.....I used my labour to exchange for a place here and I have to :stupid: :stupid: :stupid:

because it is surrounded by HDB flats - those people who live near and really need them cannot be assured of a place, that is why.

[concern2]

MdmGiveup:

:thankyou:


Concern2, you are very diplomatic & patient. Is teaching your profession?

Unfortunately, not many parents are that vocal & assertive to approach/confront the problematic teachers out-rightly & we are unsure if they will bear grudges. Being human, they can be narrow-minded, esp when there are recurring problems & we need to communicate constantly with them. Also, will they really change for the better if there is only one parent 'talking'.

I think you are one of those that can survive the Rivervale crises if you persevere & not get worn out & your kids' classmates will certainly be blessed with your presence. :rahrah:

Oh, please don't mention it, I am learning from your sharing too! MdmGiveup, you ought to change your nick, you know.. :evil:

[MdmGiveup]

Hi Sunflower mummy. Thanks for always supporting me & elaborating my discussions here. 合作愉快！ :grphug:


You seem to have faced deeper grievances than I do. I understand your frustrations, though not completely.

[MdmGiveup]

concern2:

MdmGiveup, you ought to change your nick, you know.. :evil:

:rotflmao: Good idea. MdmHopeful? Then my 'enemies' here cannot track me liao. :imcool:

[concern2]

octoberbaby:

Being in the first and competitive class, we fought over 1 or 2 marks in science papers. We argued with teachers and HOD.


Think back, we were childish and naïve. May be I grew older.

Thanks for chipping in, octoberbaby ! Wow, so competitive, eh? For high achievers, it is in the blood. Believe it or not, given a chance to do it again, you might just repeat history.