Hi Parents,

With kids studying at home and parents working from home, there is now a shift in our time and work management. Our kids need our support now more than ever, especially younger kids. Parents who are working from home are now finding it challenging to juggle their time between working from home, household chores and managing their kids studies in particularly if the kids are young and where there are multiple kids.

How do you manage several kids online lessons and homework while having to attend various zoom meetings with bosses and colleagues and at the same time churn out breakfast, lunch and dinner for the family while keeping the house clean at the same time?! You are not alone. Let's read this week's discussion in our group.

- How to manage too much homework during PdPR (Home-based teaching and learning)

- How to juggle time working from home and managing kids studies

- Are parents and students feeling online class fatique?

Other trending topics this week include a "Have you been vaccinated poll" on how many parents have been vaccinated or are still waiting for their appointments. We are also having a Let's Read! Giveaway on Facebook. Join now for a chance to win lovely books for your child.

Let's occupy them with books rather than gadgets since they are already spending so much time online for lessons, tuition or co-curricular activities.

Until another week, stay safe!

Koay Joo Bee
Admin
Malaysia Primary and Secondary School Parents On Facebook
 

Hi Parents,

Half the year has gone now for 2021 and the kids have been studying at home mostly. There are hints that online studies may go on for a little while longer.

The national recovery plan estimates that in September and October 2021, restrictions are to be eased gradually for social, educational and sports activities provided certain conditions are met. Meanwhile SPM 2021 has been postponed to February and March 2022. It suggests that we have to be prepared for home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) for the long haul with exam students returning to school first.

It was reported that the Covid-19 Immunisation Task Force (CITF) has agreed to the Education Ministry's proposal that students sitting for major examinations this year be given the priority to be vaccinated and Form Five students may get their first dose of Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine as early as July.

While we wait to see how that all pans out, let's continue to support online learning.

- Read up on on how to keep your child safe online
- Find out how schools are managing seamless online and physical education during this zoom meeting on selecting secondary schools

Whatever it may be, whether PdPR or physical school, our children need our support to thrive in any environment.

#stayhomestaysafe

Koay Joo Bee
Admin
Malaysia Primary and Secondary School Parents On Facebook