PTC

It's time for Parent Teachers Conference (PTC) again. Sophie's school requires both parents to be present for PTC because both parents must be unified in their parenting and stay actively involved in raising their children. I used to (perhaps still does sometimes) complain about that requirement. It almost always means Papa has to take leave to meet Sophie's (and now Alfee's too) teachers and our tutor. Now, we appreciate the sessions a lot better. And the staff always try to make our effort worth it.

In terms of Sophie's academic progress, the teachers are pretty positive and encouraging. Sophie can read AND write apparently. She may not spell very well but she can create sentences definitely. Her maths is good as well. She knows the number bonds and addition, I think she's still doing subtraction. She is also doing place values and some other concepts. She has a science journal on the plants growing in the school garden. She records the growth with drawings and a few simple sentences. 

Her strength and interest is Art. She loves to draw and create things. She's also very detailed in her work. Highly visual person I believe. She speaks fondly of her enrichment in school, which is a surprise. She even told her teachers she wants to be a ballerina when she grows up. And she loves playing the piano. I find it hard to believe, to be honest. 

Sophie is developing well and learning well in school. Her teachers told us she's now able to reason and behave appropriately. She's cheerful and her laughter is contagious. She also enjoys helping other children, which is great! We have also noticed that particular trait when she always help Alfee with his shoes and watch out for him outside. I think we're very happy that she's progressing and doing very well in school. She still has her annoying traits and problems but we know she will be fine. In fact, we are very thankful to hear from our tutor that we are partially responsible for her improvement and development as well. She told us that not all her school children are doing well so the credit must go to us too. Now we have more confidence that we have been making the right choices for her. 

The challenge is to let go more and more and see if she can function more and more independently.