We parents are between a rock and a hard place, Mr. Olato Sam

Mar 04, 2013 Letters

Dear Editor,
I must say ‘Hats Off’ to Mr. Olato Sam, Chief Education Officer for his comments and advice to us parents on the matter of extra lessons.
Mr. Sam mentioned that we as parents go into overkill with sending our children to extra lessons and this could lead to some measure of confusion on the respective syllabuses in subject areas. I agree but the CEO must also understand the plight that we are faced with, hence our decision to bring extra lessons on board in an effort for our children to be successful at their exams especially CXC.
We are faced with some problems which the Ministry of Education MUST address.
There are many teachers who are responsible for preparing students for exams especially CXC, who are (1) attending UG (hence they have to be away from the classroom); (2) pregnant and must have their maternity leave; (3) leave other students to teach and read out notes to classes; (4) promote cliquism in the classes and only choose their favourites for attendance and participation in activities that are school related; (5) give out notes on Maths and then leave the class.
Also, many of the teachers conduct extra lessons at their homes etc.
We are therefore placed between a rock and a hard place. Should we speak out, out children are ostracised and victimized. What do we do then, Mr. Sam?
A really concerned parent

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