It's more expensive in the Philippines

[jonnijon]

Sorry, yes it is a private school. Maximum class size of 10 and being taught in English up to and including A level, with exams being set by Cambridge International Examinations (CIE).
It's either that or stay here, where she'll be in a class of 30+ with English not being the first language of many of the pupils and the teacher having to teach at a level that the slowest pupil in the class can understand, therefore making the lessons boring for the brighter kids.

Never did understand this. When I was at school we had 40 plus in a class, and the teacher and headmaster always had time for any of us. Perhaps more teacher training is required.

[SimonH]

Never did understand this. When I was at school we had 40 plus in a class, and the teacher and headmaster always had time for any of us. Perhaps more teacher training is required.

Unfortunately I don't think the problem is that simple. Kids lack manners and respect of their elders knowing full well that they can't be disciplined

[stevewool]

Unfortunately I don't think the problem is that simple. Kids lack manners and respect of their elders knowing full well that they can't be disciplined

I have to disagree with this Simon but agree too,
Its all down to how you or they are brought up, and who they hang around with,
Like anything it takes time to realize what and where many young people are going in life , all we can do is try to point them in the right direction, and then HOPE

[SimonH]

I have to disagree with this Simon but agree too,
Its all down to how you or they are brought up, and who they hang around with,
Like anything it takes time to realize what and where many young people are going in life , all we can do is try to point them in the right direction, and then HOPE

Sorry Steve,

Maybe that was a too sweeping statement of mine, by tarring all kids with the same brush. You're right, the majority of kids are well behaved and know how to conduct themselves.
BUT as with everything else in this country now, it's NOT the majority that causes unrest but it is the majority that have to change their attitude to that of the minority.
We, the majority are not allowed the 'C' word lights in December, we now have to have festive decorations.
We, the majority are not allowed to fly a George Cross because it's racist.
Our well behaved, polite, respectful kids can't get a good education any more because the teachers time is taken up chasing little Jimmy or Mohammed round because they'd rather play up and know damn well that they wont get a good hiding, because that's child abuse innit

I'M OUT

[stevewool]

Sorry Steve,

Maybe that was a too sweeping statement of mine, by tarring all kids with the same brush. You're right, the majority of kids are well behaved and know how to conduct themselves.
BUT as with everything else in this country now, it's NOT the majority that causes unrest but it is the majority that have to change their attitude to that of the minority.
We, the majority are not allowed the 'C' word lights in December, we now have to have festive decorations.
We, the majority are not allowed to fly a George Cross because it's racist.
Our well behaved, polite, respectful kids can't get a good education any more because the teachers time is taken up chasing little Jimmy or Mohammed round because they'd rather play up and know damn well that they wont get a good hiding, because that's child abuse innit

I'M OUT

Now this i do AGREE ,
How times have changed, i can remember my dad COMPLAINING , sorry thats the wrong word,TALKING, sounds better to those who may miss read into this , about how things are changing from his childhood,
So now we are our dads age and i hear myself COMPLAINING ,sorry there i go again, I AM NO RACIST BELIEVE ME, TALKING about my worries , the circle of life

[jonnijon]

Unfortunately I don't think the problem is that simple. Kids lack manners and respect of their elders knowing full well that they can't be disciplined

The blackboard rubber was a good deterrent Imagine that today. OOOPPPs can i say that B word.