Victoria School

[Sieg]

pandabear101:

Have been looking around for a pair of track shoes for DS too that will comply with policy.. so far have not much luck.. any experienced parents can give an idea if coloured base shoes are ok ? or a no-no....

thank u :salute:

My ds has been wearing the normal white school shoes which I find not durable. I am also unsure about the type of track shoes that will comply with sch's standard. Can anyone please advise if this is acceptable:

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[Lionhesrted]

For shoes, the guidelines are

1. majority white. About 70%.
2. Base should be white.
3. Shoe laces white.
4. No outlandish Colours eg neon Colours etc.

If not sure, ask your Son to wear pure white Bata shoes on first day. Then he can observe the shoes the seniors wear and the Brand’s. That may make it easier for you to go and buy. Royal Sporting House also have white-based sports shoes, if I am not wrong.

For CCAs, if necc, the students can change into the appropriate shoes eg Soccer shoes for Football.

[Lionhesrted]

Sieg:

pandabear101:

Have been looking around for a pair of track shoes for DS too that will comply with policy.. so far have not much luck.. any experienced parents can give an idea if coloured base shoes are ok ? or a no-no....

thank u :salute:

My ds has been wearing the normal white school shoes which I find not durable. I am also unsure about the type of track shoes that will comply with sch's standard. Can anyone please advise if this is acceptable:

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My DS says should be ok. There are grooming checks for all levels in Weeks 1-2. Those whose shoes are not ok are usually given the weekend to change.

[Thinkerrrr]

Sieg:

pandabear101:

Have been looking around for a pair of track shoes for DS too that will comply with policy.. so far have not much luck.. any experienced parents can give an idea if coloured base shoes are ok ? or a no-no....

thank u :salute:

My ds has been wearing the normal white school shoes which I find not durable. I am also unsure about the type of track shoes that will comply with sch's standard. Can anyone please advise if this is acceptable:

http://i66.tinypic.com/ejzdc9.jpg\">

Hi Sieg and pandabear101,

This looks fine based on what most boys are wearing. It's at least 70% white and not outlandish.

[Sieg]

:thankyou:


Lionhesrted and Thinkerrr!

[pandabear101]

Lionhesrted:

For the information to students and parents, it is usually through school portal (not website). Otherwise, there will be a lot of school internal information that public can access.


For laptop/handphone, students can only use in the classroom when teachers ask them to bring out and use (eg to do some group work or research). Those caught misusing laptop/handphone will have the device confiscated till end of the day. For the recalcitrant students, parents will have to go down and collect. During recess and after school, the students can use. if there is laptop/handphone addiction, FTs will speak to parents to have devices kept by parents and usage monitored. As parents, we can teach our Dear sons to use technology meaningfully.

For badge pinning, it is more in-house. Badges pinned by form Teachers (assisted by Peer Support Leaders, their seniors who induct them into the school). Don't think parents are involved. For my son, even in Sec 1, he did not want us to be so present when he entered secondary school. Just have to learn to let go.

The good thing is, the school keeps parents involved in other ways eg PTM, CCA showcase (usually mid-Jan) for Sec 1 students and parents to find out about CCA. Some of the CCAs invite parents for key activities eg Band invited Sec 1 parents at year end when Sec 1 band members are trained and ready to perform. Boys' Brigade also invite the parents for thei Awards Ceremony in April.

Thanks for the info !!

[rainbowie]

DS came home yesterday and told me excitedly that his classroom is on the 6th floor which overlooks the sea. There are planes taking off in the far distance too. Very relaxing. But I reminded him to concentrate in class too.

[Thinkerrrr]

rainbowie:

DS came home yesterday and told me excitedly that his classroom is on the 6th floor which overlooks the sea. There are planes taking off in the far distance too. Very relaxing. But I reminded him to concentrate in class too.

Good to hear that he's liking the experience so far. The land in front of VS (along the expressway) is currently under the Government Land Sales programme. Sea view is likely to be blocked once a condo comes up. :slapshead:

[Mdm Ko]

need to choose CCA now. 9 choices. My DS is not the active type though.

[pandabear101]

Hello, have any of your Y1 or S1 boys gotten the class time-table yet ? mine said no.