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Latest post on 15 January 2011 - 14:23

And if they were they would be proactive in supporting teachers and retaining them? I rarely hear parental passion about schools here, rather what the fees cost. Is it possible to be passionate about a school in Dubai?

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Latest post on 18 January 2011 - 19:57

I don't think parents are AS passionate about schools as schools are about making money. I don't think some schools here are passionate about education or parent's concerns and only passionate about bums on seats and profits!

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Latest post on 18 January 2011 - 17:51

Reference was to all schools with additional days not just non profit. There are alot of positive things about schools here,and but maybe parents need and want better and get frustrated at times.

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Latest post on 18 January 2011 - 17:31

as far as i am aware, the non profit schools have not added any extra holidays this year so far - they have stuck to the calander as they predicted correctly when the Islamic holidays would be. Any extra monies generated from these schools goes to improvements in buildings and facilities that all their students use and do not line anyone's pockets. Parents are always able to voice their concerns with any school. Can some people not see anything positive in the schools here? I am extremely happy with my childrens' education and know that it is far superior to state education in their home country as well as a lot of private schools there. <em>edited by cmke on 18/01/2011</em>

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Latest post on 18 January 2011 - 17:17

Those running non profit making schools are doing very nicely, good life style,good salary, security and all schools give plenty of additional days off but not reducing the fees or making up the lost days but won't allow parents to rock their boat. As per cmke " Not all schools are making money " ????????????????????? ? So where are the refunds or make up days for additional days off given they did not bother to plan when they could have on some occasions in the calender.

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Latest post on 18 January 2011 - 14:06

I don't think parents are AS passionate about schools as schools are about making money. Not all schools are money making. :)

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Latest post on 18 January 2011 - 13:35

I was interested that the school that that poor little girl attended is reported as having refused to hold a parents' meeting about safety - I think certainly in the UK, however much they didn't want to hold a meeting, they would have felt they had to, as the refusal makes them look so indifferent and high-handed, and public opinion would have slaughtered the school. But in the UK, I can think exactly of the next steps outraged parents would take against a school perceived to be negligent, but in Dubai, I honestly don't know what the next step is...? Is the difference it's harder to translate strong feeling into meaningful action? <em>edited by Custard Apple on 18/01/2011</em>

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Latest post on 18 January 2011 - 13:30

I think parents are very passionate and concerned here about schools, although how or where to channel that passion effectively (without being worn down) to affect positive changes in the schools and the education system is another question. Is there such a thing as pent up passion?

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Latest post on 18 January 2011 - 12:57

P T A 's in many schools here are fund raisers not enviroments for campaigns for positive change therefore different to parent with educational passion.

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Latest post on 18 January 2011 - 12:54

Agree with posters title ,not a lot of passion . Schools also don't want parents to be too passionate as risk interferring ( as they the schools see it ). Schools want the control which is reasonable but do not always see the bigger picture . A lot depends on parents own education and experience and views of professionals and how things should be.

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Latest post on 18 January 2011 - 11:34

Parental involvement is very important to kids learning and success. There are many ways to be involved in your child's education and school. If you have the time and interest, then be involved. Sometimes principals and teachers are busy working on their own tasks and don't have the experience of benefiting from parental involvement. If there is an organization in your school, then do get involved. If there is not, see if the librarian needs a hand. Offer to read to kids once or twice a month. See the principal and talk through how you can be more involved and how they are organized to facilitate the role of the parent as supporter for better learning.

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Latest post on 15 January 2011 - 14:51

Yes, I do think it is possible, but people need to be proactive! Ensure your school improves for your child - get on the PTA and campaign for positive changes. I know we shouldn't [b'>have[/b'> to, but if it's not working somehow and our childrens education and wellbeing are at stake then just do it. So many of us here have the time.

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