kiddo:

The school got sell Li Ning sneakers? :evil:
DS love them

onemore:

kwcllf:

[quote=\"onemore\"]
He looks old, was transferred from another JC, doubtful he is from scholar route.

Perhaps he has connections high up in gov.sg to display such arrogance.

He could even get away with using all students as walking advertisements for a commercial sporting goods company (official school PE attire, including socks are labeled with the name of the sporting goods company).

It is unheard of that any other MOE schools ever stoop so low just to please a commercial company; just too commercially motivated - would be surprised if it is allowable by MOE standards.

He survived the fall out with parents on the recent iPad incident….that was ugly….

It is a very well established school with long history near Jurong point…

go figure

Huh! River Valley High right?

kwcllf:

onemore:

He looks old, was transferred from another JC, doubtful he is from scholar route.

Perhaps he has connections high up in gov.sg to display such arrogance.

He could even get away with using all students as walking advertisements for a commercial sporting goods company (official school PE attire, including socks are labeled with the name of the sporting goods company).

It is unheard of that any other MOE schools ever stoop so low just to please a commercial company; just too commercially motivated - would be surprised if it is allowable by MOE standards.

He survived the fall out with parents on the recent iPad incident….that was ugly….

It is a very well established school with long history near Jurong point…

go figure

Huh! River Valley High right?

onemore:

kwcllf:

[quote=\"onemore\"]The worst principal that one could meet:

Ultra Ego – he is always right

Abrasive and rude – challenges students and parents to complaint to MOE, or ask you or your kids to get out of the school if you are not happy

Disrespectful - to the students, parents and teaching staff

Beware: one school in the west has one of such \"quality\"

Former scholar? Maybe, thinks he/she smarter than everyone else!
Curious. Primary or Secondary School?

resgmom:

Could be OT, but with the posting of principals nowadays lasting only 5 years (correct me if I'm wrong), how is the quality of principal going to affect the school? Would existing programmes implemented by the ex-principal remain? I really like DS' current principal, but with the shorter terms, unlike in the old days where principals tend to stay for years until they retire (which would really set the tone for the school), I am worried that he'll be posted out when DD enters DS's school next year.

onemore:

The worst principal that one could meet:

Ultra Ego – he is always right

Abrasive and rude – challenges students and parents to complaint to MOE, or ask you or your kids to get out of the school if you are not happy

Disrespectful - to the students, parents and teaching staff

Beware: one school in the west has one of such \"quality\"

kwcllf:

onemore:

The worst principal that one could meet:

Ultra Ego – he is always right

Abrasive and rude – challenges students and parents to complaint to MOE, or ask you or your kids to get out of the school if you are not happy

Disrespectful - to the students, parents and teaching staff

Beware: one school in the west has one of such \"quality\"

Former scholar? Maybe, thinks he/she smarter than everyone else!
Curious. Primary or Secondary School?

onemore:

The worst principal that one could meet:

Ultra Ego – he is always right

Abrasive and rude – challenges students and parents to complaint to MOE, or ask you or your kids to get out of the school if you are not happy

Disrespectful - to the students, parents and teaching staff

Beware: one school in the west has one of such \"quality\"

Imami:

janet_lee88:

A female principal should show care to students and her staff. This way, she can gain the respect. After all, a principal is like a CEO. Respect is a 2 way thing. It has to be earned. A top-down approach will not be helpful. Go to the ground level, understand problems/worries faced by kids and parents. If need to, organize workshops to help parents learn how to coach kids.
Teachers who have a caring principal will in turn show care and love for the students.

Janet Jie Jie, Why the need to specify the gender?

janet_lee88:

A female principal should show care to students and her staff. This way, she can gain the respect. After all, a principal is like a CEO. Respect is a 2 way thing. It has to be earned. A top-down approach will not be helpful. Go to the ground level, understand problems/worries faced by kids and parents. If need to, organize workshops to help parents learn how to coach kids.
Teachers who have a caring principal will in turn show care and love for the students.

janet_lee88:

It would be good if principals can stay at least 7 years in one school. At least he/she can take the batch from P1 to 6. When we did PV, we were so impressed with the ex-principal's caring nature. She is firm and commands respect. She is also very hands-on and friendly.


She interviewed potential PVs personally. Insisted on not more than 20 to try to take in all kids, even though there is no guarantee. Throughout the period when hubby and I did PV, she always had a warm smile and hello whenever we see her. But after we registered son for P1, she told us she was going to leave. her stay in the school was longer than usual.

resgmom:

Could be OT, but with the posting of principals nowadays lasting only 5 years (correct me if I'm wrong), how is the quality of principal going to affect the school? Would existing programmes implemented by the ex-principal remain? I really like DS' current principal, but with the shorter terms, unlike in the old days where principals tend to stay for years until they retire (which would really set the tone for the school), I am worried that he'll be posted out when DD enters DS's school next year.

janet_lee88:

kwcllf:

[quote=\"Ay123\"]Hi parents, please share in your view, what kind of qualities do u think a good principal should have in order to:

1) produce result
2) earn teacher's respect and they work willingly for principal
3) earn students' respect and not fearful

Just wish to comment on (1). Of course, I am not saying the rest are unimportant.

To produce results, a principal must be motivated and has the ability to cater to students with different ability to do their best. It is no use having a principal to achieve the minimum target and be satisfied.

kwcllf:

Ay123:

Hi parents, please share in your view, what kind of qualities do u think a good principal should have in order to:

1) produce result
2) earn teacher's respect and they work willingly for principal
3) earn students' respect and not fearful

Just wish to comment on (1). Of course, I am not saying the rest are unimportant.

To produce results, a principal must be motivated and has the ability to cater to students with different ability to do their best. It is no use having a principal to achieve the minimum target and be satisfied.

Ay123:

Hi parents, please share in your view, what kind of qualities do u think a good principal should have in order to:

1) produce result
2) earn teacher's respect and they work willingly for principal
3) earn students' respect and not fearful

phtthp:

janet_lee88:

A principal should be able to earn respect from her staff and students.


Teachers who have a caring principal will in turn show care and love for the students.

I like Tao Nan Principal

http://www.edvantage.com.sg/edvantage/schoops/715218/Principal_stands_outside_gate_to_welcome_students.html

janet_lee88:

A principal should be able to earn respect from her staff and students.


Teachers who have a caring principal will in turn show care and love for the students.

Ay123:

Hi parents, please share in your view, what kind of qualities do u think a good principal should have in order to:

1) produce result
2) earn teacher's respect and they work willingly for principal
3) earn students' respect and not fearful