PV after P1 Registration?
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CKS,
Don’t know if we can start a new thread or poll here. How many people intend to volunteer at the school after the child gets in?
I’m considering doing that as an assurance to my child that I’m interested in what he’s doing in school. I wonder if the parents out there have any btdt experience? -
tony:
Don't know if we can start a new thread or poll here. How many people intend to volunteer at the school after the child gets in?...
OK... did it for you
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Yes, I am also intending to register for parent volunteer group. But wondering what they will ask us to do (other than monitoring the kids during break times and organizing some events) and how often they will call us? i hope it wont be everyday. If it is everyday, I can not make it since I am working.
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Harishita:
Yes, I am also intending to register for parent volunteer group. But wondering what they will ask us to do (other than monitoring the kids during break times and organizing some events) and how often they will call us? i hope it wont be everyday. If it is everyday, I can not make it since I am working.
It's usually up to twice a week at most. See http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/enhancing-your-chances-getting-your-child-your-school-choice for more info. -
My kids school only accept PV of existing students. I did "short term" PV with them during the 1st 5 days of P1 this year. I did that so that I can get "close" to my son. Eg. they don’t allow parents to crowd around the P1 during recess and only those PV parents can help out. I didn’t realise that it can be so satisfying. Kids feel proud to see mummy around and helping out in school. They kept asking me if I am going to their school to help out again. I also get to see their classmates,etc…
Due to my work commitments, I didn’t sign up for subsequent PV. But we can actually sign up and remain in their database. They will call as and when they need help.
It is not daily activities but more event driven eg:
* Teachers day celebration
* Manning of stores during some events eg. CNY
* Help in class decorations
* Help to bring kids for excursion
* Help to keep a lookout for the kids during swimming lessons,etc…
I suppose for kids of existing students, you can choose to opt for a "free & easy" PV if you are not running for committee. -
That sounds good. Thank you so much, Chief and MMM for the lightening replies.
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Tks, MMM, Nice to know the kid will appreiciate that we try to show up in school.
Can’t wait now! -
In speaking with some of the parents who had PV in my kids’ school, the kids actually feel proud due to the following :
* Seeing mummy/ daddy helping out in school
* Their friends know their mummy/ daddy as they also see them around at events. This makes them feel proud.
* It’s a sign to the kids that mummy/ daddy are involved in the school and they have something in common
* My personal experience in helping to PV during P1 initial days was, I get to see some of my son’s classmates. I can remember quite a no. of them. So my son would tell me abt this friend and that. I can put a face to the name.
* As a parent, you get to make more friends with other parents who has kids in the same school. Such network is good.
It can be very satisfying and rewarding. Enjoy!
But I just want to caution you too as some parents do have their own agenda when they PV. So it depends on your level of involvement, just F&E type or running for committee. My cousin was the 1st chairman of the parents support gp in my kids’ school. He saw it as a form of contribution but eventually "resign" as he felt that some parents are driven by their personal agenda,etc… like any group, it is sometimes unavoidable. This can cause some unhappiness. -
MMM:
my ds1 had told me not to join the PSG in his school.In speaking with some of the parents who had PV in my kids' school, the kids actually feel proud due to the following :
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reason being that how he behaves in school (very stern, very independent) is different from how he behave at home (clowning around, whiny). i think he doesn't want me to have easy access to the teachers in case i rat on his misbehavior at home. :roll: -
jedamum:
He obviously forgot that in this day and age, there are telephones and the internet (for e-mail). :roll:
my ds1 had told me not to join the PSG in his school.MMM:
In speaking with some of the parents who had PV in my kids' school, the kids actually feel proud due to the following :
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reason being that how he behaves in school (very stern, very independent) is different from how he behave at home (clowning around, whiny). i think he doesn't want me to have easy access to the teachers in case i rat on his misbehavior at home. :roll:
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