Teck Ghee Primary

[Astee Foo]

Hi babyjos,


I shared your sentiment, initially, and after adjusting to the routine. It was manageable. Luckiy higher primary only has ONE PE lesson a week…phew.

The main reason school gave was for the kids to feel comfortable after the change. As been in sweaty and smelly tee-shirt does not goes well for remaining curriculum day. Yes, option to change to another PE attire is definitely a good idea for working parents…keke.

As our P5 and P6 will be joining secondary school soon so training them to change back to school uniforms is a crucial process. Secondary school kids are all required to change back to uniforms after PE. So we parents also need to adjust to the change…fyi, secondary can have 3 or 4 sets of clothings for a day.

I believe school value parents feedback and not all admin or front line are trained to answer every question from parents. So i am not surprised they regard your feedba k as "complaint" as that is what we parents are infamous for…haha. don’t take it personally and we can always share in this network. I believe we have many parents with same problems as we are all in tgps shoes.

[babyjos]

Thanks Astee for taking the time to explain the rationale.


My contention is that why must it be the school uniform and not PE attire? Do pupils really need 2 years of ‘trainig’ to get used to it since they will have a full 4 years in secondary school to do it? And our kids have quite proven their adaptability and resilience in the P4 camp, no?

I think the rule stems from the traditional thinking that uniforms are for lessons and PE attire is only for PE. But times have changed. If all secondary schools students (mine didn’t) are indeed required to change into uniforms after PE, maybe it is time to rethink the policy. Even for working adults, many companies adopt casual Fridays.

In the age where we are required to be creative and critical thinkers, is sticking to what-has-been a wise decision? Can we tell our children that they just have to do it, no matter how impractical and uncomfortable it may be, even though there could be an alternative, just because it is a rule?

[Astee Foo]

:goodpost:


Indeed, change is constant and we just need to keep asking and one day - it will be granted.

All the best as mine is final year so I have no bargaining chip, the next generation can put in more voices and it will be heard.

Happy New Year!!!

Cheers,
astee

babyjos:

Thanks Astee for taking the time to explain the rationale.

My contention is that why must it be the school uniform and not PE attire? Do pupils really need 2 years of 'trainig' to get used to it since they will have a full 4 years in secondary school to do it? And our kids have quite proven their adaptability and resilience in the P4 camp, no?

I think the rule stems from the traditional thinking that uniforms are for lessons and PE attire is only for PE. But times have changed. If all secondary schools students (mine didn't) are indeed required to change into uniforms after PE, maybe it is time to rethink the policy. Even for working adults, many companies adopt casual Fridays.

In the age where we are required to be creative and critical thinkers, is sticking to what-has-been a wise decision? Can we tell our children that they just have to do it, no matter how impractical and uncomfortable it may be, even though there could be an alternative, just because it is a rule?

[littlestarzzz]

Hi all… My child is in 1G. How can I join the whapsapp group chat? Thanks much!!!

[bbyy]

hi, any parents can share your experience with the school student care?

[ImacBB]

Hi bbyy, sure

[Mamegordy]

Thinking of enrolling my kid into Teck Ghee Primary.. Not sure if there will be balloting.. OMG.. haiz..anyone can give advise?

[kwng2k5]

89 registrations for phase 1 this year.

quite a high %, especially when there’s one class less as compared to previous years…

[mummyofone]

I notice anderson pri and st nicks also 7 classes.wonder why

[Astee Foo]

Hi mummyofone,


Read this article review in KS and it may shed some lights to why the dropping numbers of intake. Good Luck to all parents in this registration exercise.

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/conte ... n-overview

Regards,
Astee