Starting school is an important step in a young child’s life.  This prompts many parents to ask, “Is my child ready for Big School?”  Starting big school can be a stressful experience for children.  The days are longer, the buildings are bigger, there are more children and they are the smallest in the playground.  Much more is also expected of them in terms of academic skills.

We are very pleased to inform you that we are organizing a discussion as a response to parents’ request and need for some guidance on how they can help their child manage the transition from preschool to primary school or elementary.  The talk entitled, “Ready… Set… Big School!  A Guide for Parents” will be held on Friday, 11 February 2011 from 4:00 to 5:30 pm at the Everest Academy Administration Building.  We are fortunate to have as guest speaker, Mrs. Ma. Carolina “Maricar” Gustilo-de Ocampo.  Mrs. de Ocampo earned her master’s degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education in Bank Street College of Education in New York, USA.  She later pursued her studies and earned her PhD in Executive Program in Educational Leadership and Management from De La Salle University. She is a well-known education consultant of many schools. She has given a number of talks on education-related topics to educators and parents.

I encourage all of you to attend this talk.  You will gain a better understanding of this big step in your child’s life, and as you understand this important step, you can manage your expectations of our child and at the same time help him/her make this transition as smooth as possible

Hope to see you all then.  Please feel free to invite your friends.

ANGELICA R. FERNANDEZ DE CASTRO

Principal     

Everest Academy

3846 38th Drive North, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig 1643 Philippines

882-5019

www.everestmanila.com

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