Mummy lovekidsverymuch aka LKVM

[MMM]

LKVM:

Thank you everyone for the wishes... yes even though I really wanted it but maybe not destined to go there so now I will focus on the backup school..

I was quite heartbroken for sometime but then I then I thought it wasnt in my hand anyways.. so just focus on next step...

Hopefully my DS1 will have better luck in the backup school

Sorry to hear about that.

Focus on the controllable now. You need to secure him a place in the backup school.

It might be a blessing in disguise.

[KSP]

You should put your ds name in the waitlist right after the balloting.


Look at the bright side of it maybe your ds can bring glory to the backup school 6yrs from now in the PSLE. It is their (choice school) lost to ballot out your ds.

[autumnbronze]

LKVM,


Hey, really sorry about the news.

I do agree that sometimes when things don't work out the way you want/expect it to, its due to a reason. It may not be something that one can fathom now, but in time to come, I believe that one will see the 'light.'

Put it this way, positively and paradoxically, your so call 'loss' is actually going to be your 'gain' in some form or another.

I wish you all the best ....

BIG :hugs: :hugs:

[autumnbronze]

LKVM:

autumnbronze:

LKVM,


Hey, really sorry about the news.

I do agree that sometimes when things don't work out the way you want/expect it to, its due to a reason. It may not be something that one can fathom now, but in time to come, I believe that one will see the 'light.'

Put it this way, positively and paradoxically, your so call 'loss' is actually going to be your 'gain' in some form or another.

I wish you all the best ....

BIG :hugs: :hugs:

Thats very nice note autumn... after reading ur post i am feeling much better :celebrate:

Hey LKVM,

I forgot one more thing ....

:ugogirl: :celebrate:

[qms]

LKVM, was away for a while, hence just saw your updates. So sorry to hear about the outcome. :hugs:


The others have already said what I want to say. Maybe I have one more thing to add - we are always here for you. :grphug:

So, now, the most important thing for you and your husband is to get ready for P2CS. :rubhands: Again, we will be right here supporting you!!!

:xedfingers: :rahrah:

NB: My congratulatory note, meant originally for you, will still be for you. So, we are looking forward to hearing good news from you in the next registration phase!!! :celebrate:

[ChiefKiasu]

Sometimes, when we do not get what we want, we should stop and look at what we HAVE. A loving family, healthy kids, a happy, normal life. Not many people in the world has all that.


There are more important things in the world than getting your child into a school.

I remember an old Robert Redford show called http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068334/back in 1972. It was about an upstart young man who won the Presidential election based purely on his charisma. The most shocking moment for me was how, at the end of the show, when the doors closed behind him leaving alone in the Oval office, his face fell as he muttered... \"Now what?\". He was so focused on the presidential race that he forgot about the raison d'etre - the reason for being.

Don't forget your main reason for wanting to put your kid in a good school - it's to give your kid the best opportunity to succeed in life as best as you see fit. The fact is, self-motivation, confidence and perseverence are the true key measure of success in education. It is only when we have that that we can succeed materially, be it academically or financially. Getting into an elite school is not a pre-requisite for one to receive good character education. When I was first in St Andrew's, I was placed in the worst class of the school. It was almost like a death sentence. Everyone in class knows that we are \"inferior\" to the other classes. Yet we were blessed to have the BEST teacher in the whole school who insisted on being our form teacher. She made that difference in my life.

There are good teachers in all schools - teachers that really want to make a difference in the lives of their charges. And the ones that are really good in this aspect can be found in the lower tiered schools that people tend to ignore.

[RRMummy]

ChiefKiasu:

Sometimes, when we do not get what we want, we should stop and look at what we HAVE. A loving family, healthy kids, a happy, normal life. Not many people in the world has all that.


There are more important things in the world than getting your child into a school.

I remember an old Robert Redford show called http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068334/back in 1972. It was about an upstart young man who won the Presidential election based purely on his charisma. The most shocking moment for me was how, at the end of the show, when the doors closed behind him leaving alone in the Oval office, his face fell as he muttered... \"Now what?\". He was so focused on the presidential race that he forgot about the raison d'etre - the reason for being.

Don't forget your main reason for wanting to put your kid in a good school - it's to give your kid the best opportunity to succeed in life as best as you see fit. The fact is, self-motivation, confidence and perseverence are the true key measure of success in education. It is only when we have that that we can succeed materially, be it academically or financially. Getting into an elite school is not a pre-requisite for one to receive good character education. When I was first in St Andrew's, I was placed in the worst class of the school. It was almost like a death sentence. Everyone in class knows that we are \"inferior\" to the other classes. Yet we were blessed to have the BEST teacher in the whole school who insisted on being our form teacher. She made that difference in my life.

There are good teachers in all schools - teachers that really want to make a difference in the lives of their charges. And the ones that are really good in this aspect can be found in the lower tiered schools that people tend to ignore.

Chief, you always had the right words. :celebrate:

[Sun_2010]

LKMV,


sorry that u couldnt make it this time round.

Chief has really put this loss in proper perspective.
After all a elite school is just one of the many means for a good education. And obviously good education is the more meaningful goal.

So all the best to ur kid for a great education - :celebrate:

[markfch]

ChiefKiasu:

Sometimes, when we do not get what we want, we should stop and look at what we HAVE. A loving family, healthy kids, a happy, normal life. Not many people in the world has all that.


There are more important things in the world than getting your child into a school.

I remember an old Robert Redford show called http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0068334/back in 1972. It was about an upstart young man who won the Presidential election based purely on his charisma. The most shocking moment for me was how, at the end of the show, when the doors closed behind him leaving alone in the Oval office, his face fell as he muttered... \"Now what?\". He was so focused on the presidential race that he forgot about the raison d'etre - the reason for being.

Don't forget your main reason for wanting to put your kid in a good school - it's to give your kid the best opportunity to succeed in life as best as you see fit. The fact is, self-motivation, confidence and perseverence are the true key measure of success in education. It is only when we have that that we can succeed materially, be it academically or financially. Getting into an elite school is not a pre-requisite for one to receive good character education. When I was first in St Andrew's, I was placed in the worst class of the school. It was almost like a death sentence. Everyone in class knows that we are \"inferior\" to the other classes. Yet we were blessed to have the BEST teacher in the whole school who insisted on being our form teacher. She made that difference in my life.

There are good teachers in all schools - teachers that really want to make a difference in the lives of their charges. And the ones that are really good in this aspect can be found in the lower tiered schools that people tend to ignore.

:goodpost: I'm touched. All the best to you LKVM.

[sakura_2009]

Hi, LKVM


Just wanted to let you know that I'm exactly in the same shoes as you 3 years ago (yes, the same sch lar), therefore I think I kind of understood your feelings of disappointment at that point of time.

Nevertheless, take heart and I wish you and your child all the best in the next attempt :celebrate: