<![CDATA[PV after P1 Registration?]]>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?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/3692/pv-after-p1-registrationRSS for NodeMon, 11 May 2026 05:55:48 GMTSat, 13 Jun 2009 13:51:39 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to PV after P1 Registration? on Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:04:21 GMT]]>I am going to sign up with PSG this evening, looking forward to contributing my strength in helping the school progress.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/106297https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/106297Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:04:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PV after P1 Registration? on Fri, 31 Jul 2009 07:31:52 GMT]]>Andaiz, I agree with you. I just wish I could find more time in my schedule to join my DD’s sch’s PSG. I already have difficulty finding time for family and myself ever since I became FTWM.


Actually, about my post that you quoted, I should edit/add to say that this should apply only to those schs who say that they have a strong PSG as a deterrent to accepting PVs.

I understand about schs wanting to choose only those PVs who are in for the long-term. Personally, I would love to continue PVing if I did PV to get my DD into the sch but this is provided I enjoy doing PV and the sch treats its PVs well.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/45825https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/45825Fri, 31 Jul 2009 07:31:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PV after P1 Registration? on Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:50:12 GMT]]>

schellen:


Otherwise, I feel that the school should prove that they really have a strong and active PSG before they turn down PVs.
Actually, the school typically turn down PVs whom they think are not in it for the long haul....that said, from the P2B parents we've met in our tenure, I'd say only about 40% have carried on into the PSG.

DH was active in P2B stage, and honestly we made it through his hard work ...and 🙏 of course. Now that DD1 is in the school, I get involved in the PSG working on their character development programme on a weekly basis becos I believe strongly in it....plus I get to see her schoolmates and classmates! (Sometimes very embarrassing when we go out and the kids scream my name from across the mall; but it's a conversation opener with other parents. Our young lady appears so cool about the fact that her mummy is known...and secretly pleased.)

There are obvious benefits for PSG's but I agree that you need to beware of PV's and PSG's with their hidden agenda. That said, so long as your reasons (I won't say motives) are genuine in making your child's school a better place for him/her, then yes, by all means VOLUNTEER!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/45801https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/45801Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:50:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PV after P1 Registration? on Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:43:58 GMT]]>i thought there is no obligation for any school to accept PV (for Phase 2B). There is a compiled list in this forum of schools that do no practise this.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/39134https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/39134Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:43:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PV after P1 Registration? on Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:12:50 GMT]]>

jedamum:
Additionally, all pvs-wannabes entered into pv with their eyes wide open ie knowing that the place is not guaranteed.

Call me sour-grapes, but i still take this reason as an excuse that the school is giving 😛
Some PVs are really blur or pretend to be blur. They will still kick up a fuss even when such a clause is brought to their knowledge when their eyes are wide open. If I am the principal of a popular school, and I always encounter such parents, I will also use my school's PSG as an excuse to turn down PVs.

Otherwise, I feel that the school should prove that they really have a strong and active PSG before they turn down PVs.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/39119https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/39119Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:12:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PV after P1 Registration? on Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:30:50 GMT]]>

schellen:

I thought some popular schools prefer to have their PVs come from their PSGs (so as not to dash the hopes of those PVs if they fail to register their children in these schools, even after fulfilling the minimum no. of hours)?
Ya. this is some of the reasons given.
but if we at KSP at 'monitor' the demand, surely the school can anticipate the TUR in Phase 2B (especially those non christian schools) and cap the no. of PVs at a certain rate. Additionally, all pvs-wannabes entered into pv with their eyes wide open ie knowing that the place is not guaranteed.
Call me sour-grapes, but i still take this reason as an excuse that the school is giving 😛

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/39095https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/39095Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:30:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PV after P1 Registration? on Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:03:55 GMT]]>

jedamum:
acforfamily:


Volunteering in your kid's school can be rewarding. .

yes, volunteering in the school can be rewarding. but for popular schools, PSG is taking away the work that PVs-wannabes (for Phase 2B) can do. 😐

I thought some popular schools prefer to have their PVs come from their PSGs (so as not to dash the hopes of those PVs if they fail to register their children in these schools, even after fulfilling the minimum no. of hours)?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/39052https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/39052Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:03:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PV after P1 Registration? on Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:43:08 GMT]]>

acforfamily:

Volunteering in your kid's school can be rewarding. .
yes, volunteering in the school can be rewarding. but for popular schools, PSG is taking away the work that PVs-wannabes (for Phase 2B) can do. 😐

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/39034https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/39034Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:43:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PV after P1 Registration? on Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:40:01 GMT]]>I have been laughed at many times because I did not volunteer to get my son into the school but only volunteered after my son went into the school.... 😄


Volunteering in your kid's school can be rewarding. As a volunteer, I get to go into my son's classroom ( all other parents are not allowed into the school) and know his classmates. Obviously, there are all kinds. Some are so full of themselves that they ignore all authority. Sometimes, when I am mad with my son, I think of some of his classmates and I am thankful for what I have.

I also get to meet more experienced parents who provide me with infomation about the school / curriculum etc. Invaluable.

As for working parents. it depends on what the school asks of the volunteers. Some ask for help during the morning reading ( 7 to 7.30 am) so even working parents can help out before they go to work.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/39031https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/39031Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:40:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PV after P1 Registration? on Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:30:38 GMT]]>

jedamum:
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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my ds1 had told me not to join the PSG in his school.
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:

He obviously forgot that in this day and age, there are telephones and the internet (for e-mail). :roll:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/38108https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/38108Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:30:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PV after P1 Registration? on Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:39:08 GMT]]>

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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my ds1 had told me not to join the PSG in his school.
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:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/38054https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/38054Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:39:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PV after P1 Registration? on Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:36:23 GMT]]>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.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/37992https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/37992Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:36:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PV after P1 Registration? on Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:08:22 GMT]]>Tks, MMM, Nice to know the kid will appreiciate that we try to show up in school.


Can’t wait now!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/37989https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/37989Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:08:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PV after P1 Registration? on Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:18:08 GMT]]>That sounds good. Thank you so much, Chief and MMM for the lightening replies.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/37726https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/37726Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:18:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PV after P1 Registration? on Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:38:15 GMT]]>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.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/37711https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/37711Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:38:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PV after P1 Registration? on Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:31:11 GMT]]>

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.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/37709https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/37709Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:31:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PV after P1 Registration? on Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:28:35 GMT]]>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.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/37708https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/37708Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:28:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PV after P1 Registration? on Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:12:17 GMT]]>

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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