Well, I figured that it might be time for a blog. Nothing like a good old fashioned blog. I don't know what that means, other than sharing random thoughts. I am random LOL.
So, we are approaching the end of another year. Another Christmas, and gawd help me, yet another birthday (the latter needs to stop - I am over getting older lol).
I just got back from Dylan's School (Quakers Hill East Primary School), having enjoyed a get together with fellow parents and the Teachers. It was a morning tea that the school put on for those parents that help the school in some shape or form. For myself? I go into the class room and do reading groups. Dylan loves it when I go in, and I shall do this for however long the school will let me. I was there last year, and I have a sneaky suspicion that there were more at this morning than last year. This is a good thing. I love that so many parents are behind supporting the school that is offering their children an education. What I don't like are those that work against the system. I find it unsavory to be totally honest.
Last year, Dylan had Mrs Cooper as his Kindy Teacher. She was perfect for him. This year, he had Mrs Curkovic. Yet another perfect teacher. I am crossing my fingers that Dylan gets Mrs Oliver for year 2. She is so dynamic and expressive. I love that in a person. She exudes confidence and I know that Dylan would benefit from that immensely. Whoever his teacher is, Dylan will be told the same thing (and in front of the teacher) "OK Dylan, when you walk into this classroom, who is the boss". For the last two years he has said his teachers name. I have made sure that he understands that the teachers are there to teach him. They are there to give him a good education. They have a wealth of knowledge that they want to pass on to him, so he needs to listen and take in as much as he can. He drives me nuts, but he is a good kid right at the heart of it all. I am very hard on him, I need to ease off a bit. But not too much that it has an adverse effect.
But I digress. At the end of the day, what is the point of working against what ANY school or ANY teacher is trying to do? It only sends mixed messages to the child and creates confusion. What possible benefit would it serve to Dylan if I said "Meh, I wouldn't worry about what your teacher says". That sends the wrong message to a child. I think one would be better off telling the child to try and take in as much as possible, because Ladies and Gents? Those teachers are there to educate your child. Every child is entitled to that. Regardless of your opinion of a teacher, let them do their job. Try and trust that while they are in that classroom, teaching YOUR child, that THEY know what is best to teach them.
I am probably rambling. In fact I know I am. I have only had 3.5 hours sleep due to a sick and very loud snoring husband LOL. Earplugs were no match for the mighty cappuccino machine from hell!!
I think for a first blog, this is a pretty good subject. I don't know how often I will update, but I guess it is here now for me to ramble whenever I need to.
Until next time....toodleooo
In principle, I agree. There are a lot of great teachers out there, doing a job not many of us would want (I'd go crazy in less than a week, lol!) and getting not much thanks for it, really. However, my children both had bully teachers who really shouldn't have been in the profession and who set them back quite a bit. My advice is to really hear what your child says about their teacher, and believe them. Be visible with the teacher, and get involved. That way, you can assess for yourself just how things are going.
ReplyDeleteAnd btw, it doesn't hurt to have some guidelines and rules in a family, as long as everyone is respected and loved. I suspect you are doing fine.