School hunting is an energy sucker. We were tired, dejected, and loosing hope. I rang my many so called friends and relatives for direction. But realized that most people are just words. No hard feelings though!
It is not that she was not getting through the school admission test. But, it was the fees that these schools demanded that deterred me. The one time development fee that these school demanded are nothing but bribe. And I stand against giving bribe.
What I learnt is one need to have a hefty bank balance to buy a good school for the child. Yes, I have used the word buy. School education is so expensive. Most schools have a fee structure starting from 50K PA + Transport + Miscellaneous expenses. The reputed ones were beyond my modest pocket. To get your child through a reputed school, you should be willing to spend close to Rs. 2 Lpa.
Oashe completed the 1st term of class 8 from Spicer Higher Secondary School in Pune. This was a no fuss and no frill school. A regular school without the international tag but with many international facilities. And that too at 1/4th the cost of what these so called schools with an international tag charged. She was among the top five in her class and was quite popular among her friends and teachers.
We were getting increasingly worried. My daughter ruled out studying in a residential school. My alma mater. I was skeptical about putting her in Lowry Memorial High School. But, this school is run by the same organization as Spicer High. Which meant easy enrollment with no extra charge. But I was not too confident. Primarily because the headmaster was the most unimpressive and seriously lacked broad vision. Nevertheless, I had to choose between going through an ICSE school or change the school board and opt for a CBSE. Having studied and taught in ICSE affiliated school, I was partial.
Coming back to Lowry Memorial, this is an old school. I couldn't get any reviews from the web about this school. I asked a couple of colleagues at work about this school and they gave a glowing feedback. They recommended this school highly.
( Note: Never pay heed to other's recommendation unless you are sure and completely aware of their attitude and lifestyle. I chose a school for my daughter based on the recommendation of few people at work with orthodox upbringing.)
That's how she went to Lowry Memorial. (I guess those were the most unhappy few months for her.) Seeing her depressed, I was getting worried. But, I realized that it was OK to let her through Lowry. She needed to learn about patience and tolerance and witness the other side of life. She witnessed how the orthodox functions. She became self dependent.
Lowry memorial was an experience that left a bad taste in my mouth too. We do not need teachers with just an arm long degree. We need teachers with the right attitude to guide the students.
My next post will be about one particular school that promises to churn out Einstein of your child.
It is not that she was not getting through the school admission test. But, it was the fees that these schools demanded that deterred me. The one time development fee that these school demanded are nothing but bribe. And I stand against giving bribe.
What I learnt is one need to have a hefty bank balance to buy a good school for the child. Yes, I have used the word buy. School education is so expensive. Most schools have a fee structure starting from 50K PA + Transport + Miscellaneous expenses. The reputed ones were beyond my modest pocket. To get your child through a reputed school, you should be willing to spend close to Rs. 2 Lpa.
Oashe completed the 1st term of class 8 from Spicer Higher Secondary School in Pune. This was a no fuss and no frill school. A regular school without the international tag but with many international facilities. And that too at 1/4th the cost of what these so called schools with an international tag charged. She was among the top five in her class and was quite popular among her friends and teachers.
We were getting increasingly worried. My daughter ruled out studying in a residential school. My alma mater. I was skeptical about putting her in Lowry Memorial High School. But, this school is run by the same organization as Spicer High. Which meant easy enrollment with no extra charge. But I was not too confident. Primarily because the headmaster was the most unimpressive and seriously lacked broad vision. Nevertheless, I had to choose between going through an ICSE school or change the school board and opt for a CBSE. Having studied and taught in ICSE affiliated school, I was partial.
Coming back to Lowry Memorial, this is an old school. I couldn't get any reviews from the web about this school. I asked a couple of colleagues at work about this school and they gave a glowing feedback. They recommended this school highly.
( Note: Never pay heed to other's recommendation unless you are sure and completely aware of their attitude and lifestyle. I chose a school for my daughter based on the recommendation of few people at work with orthodox upbringing.)
That's how she went to Lowry Memorial. (I guess those were the most unhappy few months for her.) Seeing her depressed, I was getting worried. But, I realized that it was OK to let her through Lowry. She needed to learn about patience and tolerance and witness the other side of life. She witnessed how the orthodox functions. She became self dependent.
Lowry memorial was an experience that left a bad taste in my mouth too. We do not need teachers with just an arm long degree. We need teachers with the right attitude to guide the students.
My next post will be about one particular school that promises to churn out Einstein of your child.
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