River Valley High School [*IP]

[pepper spice]

sall:

Tango696:

[quote=\"pandan\"]

The parent association chairman even asked the parents to get the kids out of RV if don't want to participate ??!!!

Is this true?? If so, it is ludicrous!

During the session, there was a parent who was extremely rude to the P and kept interrupting. This parent was all out to have a fight with the P. Another parent already got a reply from the P via email, yet she repeated all her questions and was insistent on a satisfactory answer. It was getting very unpleasant, that's why the PTA chairman was so upset. But she shouldn't have said that.[/quote]Thanks sall for providing the other side of the story so that we know the circumstances under which the PTA chairman said those words.

[WeiHan]

sall:

Tango696:

[quote=\"pandan\"]

The parent association chairman even asked the parents to get the kids out of RV if don't want to participate ??!!!

Is this true?? If so, it is ludicrous!

During the session, there was a parent who was extremely rude to the P and kept interrupting. This parent was all out to have a fight with the P. Another parent already got a reply from the P via email, yet she repeated all her questions and was insistent on a satisfactory answer. It was getting very unpleasant, that's why the PTA chairman was so upset. But she shouldn't have said that.[/quote]I disagree with the parent. He/she should not set a bad example for their children. When an organisation want to implement a programme, it can't possibly change it just because a few individual oppose. That said, however, i agree that it is an art and skill to be able to convince everybody for a new programme that may receive some opposition like this. I guess the school will need to convince the parents and kids how ipad will be useful in implementing some of its programme.

Is there an ID tracking for ipad? if there is, maybe it can prevent theft. maybe, the school can stimulate the students creative and innovative thinking by posting the first project and problem. How can we prevent theft for ipad?

[CRYSTALRN]

which session? PTA? I was informed the PTA session for "all year 1 and new members" is on 11 Feb…

[Tango696]

CRYSTALRN:

which session? PTA? I was informed the PTA session for \"all year 1 and new members\" is on 11 Feb...

I thought so too, and my DS has just submitted the form.
Wonder did we (new members) miss out anything?

[Belle2011]

During the ipad2 session with Y1 parents, I would say the atmosphere was still ok. The P spoke and I thought he was quite a nice and understanding parent.


I would say if the school is more consistent in this matter, then parents may have lesser confusion.

During that session, Mr Lee said it was not compulsory and the school would make provision for those who did not buy iPad2 because waiting for the launch of iPad3. However during the class, the form teacher said a different story and said all students must buy and no extra set of device available etc.

I succumbed to this pressure and signed on the dotted line.

[CRYSTALRN]

During the open house last Nov, one of the P's answers are: \"if you don't have confidence in RV, do not choose RV!\" It is kind of challenge, however It is still OK, as we know, the P is directive-styled.


During the first Dialogue for Sec 1 parents, acutally i was surprised once the parents were informed \"no other questions but IPAD\", the P keep telling \"trust me, trust me\". It is still OK, we prefer to trust you and RV despite we are more keen to know IPAD's DEMO as a teaching tool.

But, I cannot accept the PTA president's \"get the kids out of RV if don't want to participate!\" Is it true???!!! If so, how dare he is!

RV, could you act more professionally?

[sall]

Tango696:

CRYSTALRN:

which session? PTA? I was informed the PTA session for \"all year 1 and new members\" is on 11 Feb...

I thought so too, and my DS has just submitted the form.
Wonder did we (new members) miss out anything?

No, the session I was referring to was for the Y2 parents to meet regarding the ipad stuff. That was on 13/1/12, 6.30pm.
The coming PTA meeting is on 11/2/12. Both are not at all related.

[sall]

CRYSTALRN:

During the open house last Nov, one of the P's answers are: \"if you don't have confidence in RV, do not choose RV!\" It is kind of challenge, however It is still OK, as we know, the P is directive-styled.


During the first Dialogue for Sec 1 parents, acutally i was surprised once the parents were informed \"no other questions but IPAD\", the P keep telling \"trust me, trust me\". It is still OK, we prefer to trust you and RV despite we are more keen to know IPAD's DEMO as a teaching tool.

But, I cannot accept the PTA president's \"get the kids out of RV if don't want to participate!\" Is it true???!!! If so, how dare he is!

RV, could you act more professionally?

I think it is fair to remind the parents not to ask questions not regarding ipad. Afterall, the session is especially for parents to voice their concerns about ipad.
I don't understand why you feel that RV is not acting professionally. If you are referring to the PTA chairman's comment, then it is not fair to blame the school.
I felt very sorry for the P during the Y2 parent session. The parent was unbelievably rude and the tone he used was totally unacceptable. That is why the PTA chairman was so upset and emotional.

[sall]

WeiHan:

I disagree with the parent. He/she should not set a bad example for their children. When an organisation want to implement a programme, it can't possibly change it just because a few individual oppose. That said, however, i agree that it is an art and skill to be able to convince everybody for a new programme that may receive some opposition like this. I guess the school will need to convince the parents and kids how ipad will be useful in implementing some of its programme.

Is there an ID tracking for ipad? if there is, maybe it can prevent theft. maybe, the school can stimulate the students creative and innovative thinking by posting the first project and problem. How can we prevent theft for ipad?

So far, they only said to keep in the locker when they go for pe, recess etc. So, Weihan, do you have any idea how to prevent theft?

[octopusmum]

at this point, i still don’t know if i should sign the form to buy the ipad 2 from school, to wait for ipad 3 or not to buy ipad 2 now but wait for it to be cheaper???


Hi sall, have u decided what to do??