Mummy lovekidsverymuch aka LKVM

[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:

[auntieM]

Sorry you couldn't make it LKVM.. ...

:hugs:

[hquek]

Hi LVKM,


Sorry to hear about that school's loss. If you are still keen, go on and put your kid's name on the waiting list - miracles do happen. But look ahead, what's not meant to be may not have been the best thing.

My case this year same but not quite the same. I was eligible for 2 schools under 2B and eventually registered at the back up school becos first choice would have meant I was auto out (more than 2km mah). In any case, I'm taking it sanguinely that this may be best for my kids.

Most impt for us parents is that our kids get good teachers and those are everywhere.

Get ready for the ride, imagine 6 years later we'll be here tokking and :stupid: our heads over PSLE.

[corneyAmber]

LKVM, I was out the whole afternoon, but was thinking of you throughout the day. First thing I did when I stepped in was to check your thread and am really sorry to hear the bad news, but like what others have said before me, somethings things happen for a reason, a blessing in disguise, so don't loose heart, put this unpleasant episode behind you and look forward.


:celebrate: All the Best in you Back Up Plan. Remember, we are all here for you! :hugs:

[autumnbronze]

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.

Thanks for sharing this Chief. Its a real source of motivation

[corneyAmber]

LKVM:

:thankyou: maid for remembering me!!!

Yes I am very delighted to know all of you are with me...

:hugs:

:hugs: back! :celebrate:

[tankee]

LKVM:

Have lost the war... just tooo many ppl

oh dear

so sorry to hear about this

[tankee]

tree nymph:

Oh dear!


Sorry to hear that... :hugs:

Never know, maybe your DS1 will become the top PSLE student in the back-up school?

Cheer up and put your back-up plan to action!

加油！

:goodpost: and have his name engraved on some board permanently displayed in the school :celebrate: