I think some parents are so enthusiastic about Ying Wa that they are very eager to "sell" Ying Wa to you.
In my humble opinion, experience of parents of existing or past students of Ying Wa should be the most relevant to you. Parents whose children have never studied in Ying Wa can only offer impressions and opinions based on hearsay and superficial phenomena.
That's why I have not offered my opinion, as my son is currently seeking a place in Ying Wa. If you have time, try to go to the school around 3 pm when the students are off, and observe them by yourself. Such 1st-hand info would be quite useful too. (They may have started their Christmas holidays though.)
原帖由 doramami 於 10-12-17 17:50 發表
Just a little query, I wonder if the Principal of YW will be retired within the coming 6 years?
Will it affect your consideration?
To me it will. Principal of the school is just like the CEO of a company, it will certainly affect my consideration (not the decision in this thread though).
It's certainly a consideration point in this thread. I would also consider staff relationship too. You know, teachers seem "small potato" in the shool due to the fact that principal is too "great". Does there exist any relationship issue among principal and teachers?
原帖由 Zhaiba 於 10-12-17 18:11 發表
To me it will. Principal of the school is just like the CEO of a company, it will certainly affect my consideration (not the decision in this thread though).
On the contrary, during the 2nd interview, Principal Lam gave a lot of credit to her team of teachers, saying that without these front-line teachers, the vision of the school could not have been carried out effectively. It seems that Principal Lam does not treat the teachers as "small potatoes".
It would be nice to have some "insiders" to share 1st-hand info though.
原帖由 TY3388 於 10-12-17 19:05 發表
It's certainly a consideration point in this thread. I would also consider staff relationship too. You know, teachers seem "small potato" in the shool due to the fact that principal is too "great". ...
Of course, it is very reasonable. I got a bit reactive because it recalled my memories about some of the posts of last year. There were several nasty ones and later found out that it was not accurate at all. There was a post said Principal Lam would retire soon. Therefore, I tend to be more careful on commenting a school, not only YW but all. There maybe some parents here would be affected by the comments here.
Of course, everyone has the right for speech but parents must be careful and verify it before taking it seriously.
原帖由 TY3388 於 10-12-17 19:05 發表
It's certainly a consideration point in this thread. I would also consider staff relationship too. You know, teachers seem "small potato" in the shool due to the fact that principal is too "great". ...
What I am saying is this is a factor to consider, but without knowing the replacement, i cannot say this is good or bad. But whoever will be the principal it will not affect "my" conclusion on this thread.