Pat's Schoolhouse
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KSS Koh,
Really appreciate your understanding. Cos I was made to feel like I am overreacting and those 1-of-a-kind moms. When I withdraw, there was no apologies (not that I was expecting it), and no asking why we are leaving the school. Any professional institution would have asked why we suddenly want to withdraw my child, and how they can improve or do better.
Guess they are getting arrogant that they have a long waitlist. Thus when my "troublemaker" leaves, there is room for possibly a better-behaved child to join the school.
I told the principal, I have no problem that they punished my child but not used such threats. What if one day my child really need to approach a police? Wouldn’t he be too afraid to do so???
And you know what? When I spoke to her about the police threat, you know what she asked me? She asked me how I want the teacher to explain the seriousness of the consequence. I told her perhaps to explain that his classmates might hurt themselves and need to go hospital. Maybe even need to get an injection from a doctor? She laughed and said isn’t that the same as using doctor as threat!!!
I really want to slap my forehead. I want to tell her that in most civic and good people’s lifetime, one might not get arrested but will surely need to see a doctor. So there is no basis for comparison at all!!! Instead, I just replied to her "I think our conversation is not going anywhere". She even has the cheek to say "We’re not having a conversation, you are providing feedback". See how arrogant she is!!! Thus we just withdraw my child. We didn’t even consider transferring to another Pat’s.
Sorry, really gets me boiling when I think about it. -
KSS Koh:
Oh, Tanglin... that's where the old principal has gone to. It is not so convenient for us, unfortunately.We're transferring to Tanglin. It's an open concept so it's either you like it or not. We love it so it's more convenient for us as well.
I've got a friend who has 2 DD there, seems quite happy there. But the waiting list is long.
But if you just started baby haven, better to hang on there. My DS was from Baby Haven, he loves his teachers there and Ms Gwen is a nice principal:)
Baby Haven was a long time ago. Ms Gwen was my DD's assistant teacher
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2BoysMom:
He is in woodpecker. So was your son affected by the food poisoning incident?Busymom, think we live in the same area. The other Pat's that is close to me is also Buckley. Likewise, since my boy started at Baby Haven, I just went to Halifax as it was on the same street. My boy was in Canary. How about your child?
KSS Koh, my boy is at home now till the end of the year. He will start at Thomson Road Baptist Kindergarten from Jan next year. -
VooVoo:
My DS2 will be in K1 Halifax and DD in baby haven in 2013...now am not sure if I should start thinking about alternatives
I think it depends on your child's nature as well as how close he is to his friends in class. Also, it depends on whether his teachers are good or not. For my DS, I probably wouldn't move him as he enjoys being with his group of friends. -
2BoysMom,
No worries, I absolutely understand cos I was made to feel that way too. Speaking to the principal can vomit blood and it’s pointless. That’s why pointless to talk to her.
Please don’t think your DS is a ‘troublemaker’, I’m proud of you for speaking up and trying to do the right thing for your kids. We as parent only want what’s best for our children and having to dealt with such personality is very challenging. That’s why I’ve stopped approaching her because I already know, from previous experience, what she’s going to say, without putting herself in the parent’s perspectives.
Anyway, let it go and move on, not worth the effort and energy wasted on such people. We’ve got better things to do and our children’s future to think about. Positive thinking will bring positive event and surround yourself with positive and nice people:) -
KKS Koh, Haha.... yah. Must move on and not let these unworthy people get to me. But it's concerned my baby thus a bit more fed-up
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2Boymom,
Of course, of course. I’m in the same position and if it doesn’t concern our kid, where would we want to ‘feedback’ or try to get them to help us. The thing about the ‘other type’ of parents is that if the pain is not inflicted on their kids, it’s always easy to place a judgmental eye and criticize but if it’s their kids, you think they’ll just keep quiet? Maybe not.
Anyway, it’s great knowing you online here. And pls do let me know in anyway, I can be of help or even just a listening ear:) All the best for your DS next year:) -
KSS Koh,
Similarly, it's great chatting with you here. Good to know that I am not alone
Thanks for your well wishes. All the best for your kids at the Tanglin branch as well.
Cheers! -
KSS Koh,
Similarly, it's great chatting with you here. Good to know that I am not alone
Thanks for your well wishes. All the best for your kids at the Tanglin branch as well.
Cheers! -
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KSS Koh:
I think guys it's really a case of He Say She Say2BoysMom,
No worries, I absolutely understand cos I was made to feel that way too. Speaking to the principal can vomit blood and it's pointless. That's why pointless to talk to her.
Please don't think your DS is a 'troublemaker', I'm proud of you for speaking up and trying to do the right thing for your kids. We as parent only want what's best for our children and having to dealt with such personality is very challenging. That's why I've stopped approaching her because I already know, from previous experience, what she's going to say, without putting herself in the parent's perspectives.
Anyway, let it go and move on, not worth the effort and energy wasted on such people. We've got better things to do and our children's future to think about. Positive thinking will bring positive event and surround yourself with positive and nice people:)
...Not doubting the validity of your bad :stompfeet: experience with Pat's Halifax's Principal but on the countless occasions that my husband and I had to interact with her she seems really enthusiastic about the kids' learning and really does care for our kids. My kids were in Halifax from the old Principal's time and are still there now with the new one and there doesn't seem to be a huge personality difference in the overall running of the branch. I noticed that both principals are good friends from before so I would imagine that they would still maintain close contact and trade notes about the daily operations to ensure a smooth transition or something.
Anyway, from what we know this 'new' principal was the vice principal from before and has taught at Pat's for like over 10 years or something so we have no doubts in her teaching ability so many have faith in her. But we must accept that the 'old' principal left pretty big shoes to fill so initially people are resistant to changes as they still recall the old ways. Moreover all Pat's principals are hand-picked and groomed internally over time so it really makes little difference professionally but personally I'm sure each individual has their irks and quirks. :siam:
But, you guys might have a valid point about the attitudes of some of the teachers there..they look quite cliquey esp. the younger ones with their thick make-up and branded goods. Bit worried about the impression they'll give to our little ones. Some of the Chinese teachers..don't even get me started on their terrorising attitudes towards the kids when they struggle with Chinese. But then again, there are also the dedicated teachers who know what they are doing and love our kids so perhaps they need to work on their mentoring skills and provide enough manpower when teachers go on leave so that the other teacher doesn't get frazzled being alone with the entire class. Doesn't that throw the ideal/recommended class student:teacher ratio out of whack if both aren't present at all times?
Do share with us if the transfer to the Tanglin branch has made any difference seeing as the 'old' principal is there? How are the teachers there? Treat kids any better? Less Cliquey perhaps....
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