
The P3 are given the privilege this year to explore their interest in any CCA. The boys have the chance to join any groups to see if they like that particular CCA before they give their confirmation by next year. For the past 2 weeks, I have been looking around for CCA which Zenden can join. Maybe you are wondering, why am I the one looking out for him? Isn't him suppose to go for what he like? Perhaps you may feel that I am not giving him much choice but to be honest, from his schedule, I guess it is only right for me to narrow down the list of CCA for him, else...he may be drain out in time to come.
I have opt out all the uniform groups because out of 5 school days, he need to stay back at least 2 days after school ( That have not include Sat )...So to say, out of 7 days...3 days are set aside for his CCA. One thing about St. Andrew is that they have longer schooling hours compared to the other schools. Every Monday to Thursday, they dismissed at 1.25pm and Friday 3.00 pm. Can you imagine, to stay back for afternoon practise for 2 more days can really tired him out. Moreover, all the P3 are having extra lessons after school every Thursday till 3.30pm so if I will to let him join those CCA, he is basically staying in school from 7am to 3.00pm almost everyday.
I thank God that Zenden is obedient to listen to my advise. After much consideration, I decided to let him go for Choir. My reasons :
1) The CCA timing is ok. Every Friday morning (During school hours) + 2 hours on Sat. morning.
2) The Choir include Drama stage performance, something which Zenden like.
3) St. Andrew is well-known for their Choir besides Rugby. The boys will also have the opportunity to embark on overseas exposure trips. They have been to Sydney,Brisbane and Japan in the past years.
After making the decision, I spoke to some of the parents. I found out they too have the same concern as me (so I am not the only one..Haha!) Guess what, most of them placed their boys in the Choir also. *LOL*
Zenden have attended 3 lessons thus far and as of today, he enjoy himself during his Choir practise. :-D
