Hopefully he will blossom. But not like Michael Fay and his Honky friend did. (Both got their non-zombie educations in International Schools). I think he was taking a Liberal Arts course.quidsin wrote: I since moved my son to an Int schoolin, although expensive (we are paying) he absolutely loves it and we don't regret pulling him out of a class of zombie kids into a learning environment where he and other kids are encourage to express their feelings. Yes it is expensive but there are some things in life, such as your kids education, which are worth paying the price for.
First of all, there was no 'Liberal Arts' course offered to Michael Fay. Second, he was expelled from his International School, so obviously the school saw him for what he was -- a troublemaker. Thirdly, that was in 1994, ancient history. Let's see what are we one now... Fourthly, his school has graduated over 3000 students since then.sundaymorningstaple wrote:But not like Michael Fay and his Honky friend did. (Both got their non-zombie educations in International Schools). I think he was taking a Liberal Arts course.
Guess the razz smilie was totally wasted on you as well as the reference to "Liberal Arts" and the liberal usage of paint by Michael.road.not.taken wrote:First of all, there was no 'Liberal Arts' course offered to Michael Fay. Second, he was expelled from his International School, so obviously the school saw him for what he was -- a troublemaker.
SMS, since we're in Singapore do you call that thing on your shoulder a crisp or is it still a chip?C'mon. Michael Fay? What a cheap shot.
I was in a public school in Fayetteville Georgia. The adjustment to local schools here wasn't that bad. I actually loved the structure of it all here... really suited my personal learning style. It helps that I loved math, and i was a total geek to begin with. I thrived here... I was Singapore top scorer for O-Levels in the 'Other races' category in my year, actually.pakjohn wrote:Compared to Atlanta Schools Singapore must have been quite an adjustment. I'm from Atlanta, my kids went to private school till after Jr. high because the local schools were so bad.
I'm not sure what the official determining factor is for a neighbourhood school. Personally, I just know them by their names. Sorry...AussieSkater wrote:Thanks for your insight, can you just clarify what are "neighbourhood" schools and I guess non-neighbourhood schools. I know that there are certain local schools that you almot have to sell your left kidney to get into, mainly because of their "academia" excellence and hence very popular amongst the Kiasu parents.
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How times have changed...sundaymorningstaple wrote:smayrhofer,
My daughter was also a CHIJ girl (Toa Payoh). And yes, even then there were few non-locals there (I believe only one other in my daughters cohort) She's been finished around 6 years now but she was back there recently and says that there a lot more there now.
Hi SMS I understand what you are saying. My kids are currently in International schools but I am thinking that I would like them to do high school in the local system for this very reason. The local kids seem nicer and not so much rebellion. For them getting good grades is cool instead of getting drunk.sundaymorningstaple wrote:Hopefully he will blossom. But not like Michael Fay and his Honky friend did. (Both got their non-zombie educations in International Schools). I think he was taking a Liberal Arts course.quidsin wrote: I since moved my son to an Int schoolin, although expensive (we are paying) he absolutely loves it and we don't regret pulling him out of a class of zombie kids into a learning environment where he and other kids are encourage to express their feelings. Yes it is expensive but there are some things in life, such as your kids education, which are worth paying the price for.![]()
And yes, I believe a whack with the cane may still be acceptable (thank goodness). That's why you don't have children here threatening their parents with being thrown in jail like back in the US currently where almost a whole generation are totally out of control. But to each his own. One lives with their mistakes and/or achievements. The peer pressures are what I always worried about (the negative ones like spray painting cars and drugs). I'd rather have mine in an environment where all were concerned with education. Fortunately, the local schools have changed considerably in the last 10 years. The rote learning system is taking a back seat towards a more rounded education and the newer facilities are as good as any I've seen in any of the International Schools.
However, at the end of it all, the child's education and ability to integrate is the key to everything. If you child wasn't able to integrate into a mixed environment there is no way the child would be happy and conducive to learning. You probably made the right decision as a lot would have depended on the attitudes the child receives in his home environment as well. As long as the child is comfortable I think that's what counts the most as a relaxed child is more attentive and receptive.
What an astonishing admission and a sorry waste of your time.sundaymorningstaple wrote:I will admit, I do those things just to bait you cause you bite every time.
road.not.taken wrote:What an astonishing admission and a sorry waste of your time.sundaymorningstaple wrote:I will admit, I do those things just to bait you cause you bite every time.
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I have my doubts on this caning statement, can someone help to prove/disprove this? Actually, neighborhood schools might sometimes be a better choice, better balance of academic and non-academic time.smayrhofer wrote:Like mentioned previously, neigbourhood schools are to be avoided!! Primary schools which are 'neigbourhood schools' still cane the children as a form of discipline, among other things. Also, the level of education will not be high enough and their exam results will not be good enough to continue at a better school at the next level (secondary/JC).
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