WHY? EPPS FOR MY SON… AND… WHY? EPPS.PSG FOR ME….
It was in 2006 when we were considering a place of primary 1 for my youngest son. My hubby and I decided to enrol him in Elias Park Primary School as his two elder siblings were also from EPPS, he was able to enrol easily as his elder siblings were ex-students of the school.
During his early school days in 2007, I had received a form for parents volunteer. Eager to know more about the school recent activities, I filled up my particulars and registered myself.
When I came for the first meeting which obviously all parents of Eliasians were invited by email, the chairperson, Mrs Yvonne Chin and the other members of Parent Support Group gave me a very warm welcome.
Even though there were not many fathers in the group, the overall response to the recruitment drive was amazing!
So what made the PSG an interesting group?
After 2 years in PSG, I have come to the following conclusions :
*Many buddies. Make new friends.
*A place to contribute your thoughts and ideas.Able to exercise your creativity.
* Learn to manage programs/activities and be involved in the execution and planning process.
* Learn about how to raise funds.
* Share of experience and best practices.
*Working as a team
* Have lots of fun! There was never a dull moment at our meetings!
Though many of the active members are housewives, self employed and part-time employees, they are mostly educated, talented, motivated, skilful, creative, attractive, competitive, caring, courageous, determined, responsible and many other good characteristics in them beyond my description. Their dedication and commitment in getting things done makes me respect them more… We know each other's character very well that we are always very supportive of each other.
*A place to contribute your thoughts and ideas.Able to exercise your creativity.
* Learn to manage programs/activities and be involved in the execution and planning process.
* Learn about how to raise funds.
* Share of experience and best practices.
*Working as a team
* Have lots of fun! There was never a dull moment at our meetings!
Though many of the active members are housewives, self employed and part-time employees, they are mostly educated, talented, motivated, skilful, creative, attractive, competitive, caring, courageous, determined, responsible and many other good characteristics in them beyond my description. Their dedication and commitment in getting things done makes me respect them more… We know each other's character very well that we are always very supportive of each other.
As per my son’s education, I need not to worry much as the form teacher knows me very well of which any problem (which was rarely), she could simply let me know. I know that every form teacher has a duty to ensure her class is in a very high expectation. I would like to thank Miss Gnaneswary who had been my son’s form teacher for two years (Primary 1 & 2) whom I described as a very concerned person.
Currently, my son’s form teacher is Miss Lam Hui Fong who has a very good reputation as one of the the best teachers in EPPS. My son too on the other hand, is so proud of me being a member of PSG where I become more popular in his school. Why not? I had been singing every year on stage to perform for the Teacher’s Day Concerts.
Anyway, this year I request not to sing again but to help up with the choreography. In regards to this year 2009 Mother’s Day, I suddenly and honestly feel like writing this article dedicated to my fellow friends in EPPS.PSG “A VERY HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY” and “SELAMAT HARI IBU” to my Malay buddies.
Written by Rohani Matnawi
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