This school year, we decided to move our eldest son to another school. We are not sure yet if this is a good step to take, but cost-wise, we are sure it is.
I listed a few Pro's & Con's for the move, parents like us might want to consider these points in decision making regarding moving schools.
OLD SCHOOL PRO'S:
-Progressive, gives importance to self-confidence.
-Secured, children are safe within the premises.
-Small community, kids and parents know each other.
-Supportive, well trained and kind staff and faculty.
-Kuya (elder brother in Filipino), is already at home in this school. He had been attending Pre-school here for 3 School Years now.
OLD SCHOOL CON'S:
-Limited facilities, less books, less space. Not even a waiting area for parents and caregivers.
-Basic skills such as writing, reading and counting were taken for granted. Though school is progressive, it is still their duty to teach the basics.
-High tuition fee. Same facilities but we pay more.
-More misc payments almost each month.
-Unnecessary activities involving the children that are not part of the School's curriculum.
-Due to these unwanted activities, days of classes are lessened to give way for the said events. Yet, less time to study for the SY.
-None of the extra curricular activities were ever included either in the tuition or misc fees upon enrollment. So extra money should always be shelled out.
-The list can go on and on, but these are enough.
As for the new school, I cannot give a concrete comparison yet. But there are certain points that made us decide for the big move.
1. Cheaper. From 67k php it is now narrowed down to 25k php. We can now send 2 boys on the same school, less cost for both.
2. More accessible. Just a 10min drive or trike ride from home.
3. Traditional teaching approach. It is always best to explore new teaching approaches, but in a country with a very competitive educational environment, our kids need to know the basics in time.
4. School supplies included in the enrollment fees. Do I hear less stress come June? Happy mom!
5. Uniforms in the said new school is supplied by a family friend. Hassle free!
6. Children within the same community, children of past neighbors or grandchildren of our parents' friends, share the same school. Familiar faces, less anxiety.
We are still to find out what the new school offers. But we need to grow and explore better options for our children. We will forever be grateful to Kuya's old school. They brought my little shy boy out of his shell. He is now a well-rounded person and the old school is to praise for for this great improvement.
We are parents. We only seek what will be best for our children. May it be this school, the old one or perhaps a new one in the future, we, as parents, should work hand in hand not just with our children but with the school community. Together, we will shape our kids to be better and successful individuals.
Happy school hopping parents!
Ciao,
Joyce
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