John- First suggestions
I agree that maybe without this IP, VS might end up as another neighborhood school in a decade, but look at other schools. Look at TKGS, look at SCGS, look at Cedar. All still going strong without an IP, the latter two were even in band 1 of the schools ranking.
So far all the suggestions put forward are all passive. Teachers should teach better. Victorians should be less slack. Petitions and protests in order to influence someone else to act on our words. I propose that to save our school, we be more proactive.
Older victorians can contribute material and resources and help in a million ways. The avenues are just about unlimited. Younger Victorians who might not have the gift of money or material can volunteer their time. They can give tuition, offer advice, be a role model for the younger victorians to look up to.
If we really are that passionate about VS, let us start making a difference that will SHOW. For one, we can revive the mentorship programme. The one that everybody seemed to drop out from sooner or later.
This is what will save
posted by Jsamraj at 10:54 PM
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This is best post so far that I've read in this blog. Keep it up John. Actions, not just words.
Implementing more and more programmes to counter problems will not be big enough a force to change and turn VS's direction.
What we need is reforms in the school policies, our framework and the very guiding philosophies of our school. We need a change right now, but I assert that it should not necessarily translate into going co-ed.
The fact that CGS and the likes are in Band 1, and are all-girls school, does say something doesn't it?
What differentiates us is the fact that they have the drive and solid framework to maintain their position. Victoria is lacking in that aspect.
i totally agree with you. i have always believe in an education which not only emcompasses academic, but also that of individual development. the humanism of humans. the value of life. when we truly emphasise on these, we will have victorians who grow to be true gentlemen.
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