This is what I received in my “Inbox” today which brought smile to all of us at home.
“Hi Mrs Sol,
As I have mentioned, E is an asset to the class.
It is indeed surprising that E, despite not having a formal school experience, is able to adjust well. He interacts with his fellow peers quite well. As a leader, he takes initiatives to help his team mates. In addition, he gets the worksheets which are to be submitted organised so that there is minimal time wastage. I appreciate that very very much. He has potential to take leadership roles in future. He can articulate very well.
One area he needs to improve on he needs to submit work on time ( We have discussed about this ). I understand he is going through a transition phase. He needs to get himself in outdoor activities more to improve his locomotor skills.”
While most schools have their Parent-Teacher Meetings, E’s school doesn’t practise meeting each and every single parent. For E, his teacher didn’t need to see me. Well, I heard its a good thing if the teacher doesn’t need to see the parent. Phew!!!
However, the curious me sent an email to his form teacher instead to ask about E and the above was the reply I got.
The reply put my heart at ease. Having homeschool E, I was worried about how well E would adapt to school, especially how well he would interact with his peers.
Academically, E has done us proud too. As mentioned in my facebook, he got 8 full marks out of 9 tests. What shocked me most is his Chinese. Er… I have to admit, I drilled him very hard on his Chinese. But for English and Math, not too much actually.
Friendship::: This is one area where I certainly didn’t regret sending him to school. One of the days when I went to fetch E, I saw he and another classmate coming to the gate together holding hands. Could see that they both were chatting happily.
Had a birthday party for him this year with his classmates, and another parent also mentioned to me his son kept mentioning about E. I just smile smile smile…
Struggle 1::: BUT but but… as can see from the teacher’s reply, he wasn’t that on time with his homework submission 
He was fine in Term 1, by Term 2, I totally hands-off. Sigh… that resulted in this… Well, nobody is perfect. This is an area we have to work on.
Struggle 2::: Managed to talk to his Chinese teacher. She said by and large, E is ok. BUT BUT BUT, he needs to improve on his handwriting. Totally agree….
Struggle 3::: Handling $$$ Well, they have their new found freedom. I know this is an area many many parents struglle with. By Term 2, I actually started a way to encourage E to use his $$$ wisely. Will share more in another entry.
Well well well…
In the midst of the term, I didn’t want to write much about E’s school progress during the term. Cause I don’t believe in being good just academically. I wanted to know E’s overall ‘performance’ in school before posting anything here. So, now is the right time 
I just hope that E will keep this up
“E, mummy is really really really proud of how you are progressing in school. Keep up with your good work!!”
Well done E! And mama too! You have every reason to be proud!
I just had a MTP with my A’s teacher last week, too. Overall I am satisfied but yes, there are spots of worries and areas to work on. I m trying to find time to blog abt it. The good news is tt her teacher is very pleased with her progress n says she has mellowed n matured.
Bravo! I think SA’s method is better. I waited for my turn for 1.5hrs (would’ve been 2 if AJ didnt ‘ve ballet) and his t’cher didnt ‘ve much to say (I’ve spoken to her on the phone once).
You are very brave to allow E to handle his homework responsibilities.