KG Admissions

Since its the season of KG admissions I shall briefly lay out few tips when going for the personal interview if the school is holding one.
I have headed few years at Play schools and have worked with the Kinder Garten for 12 years. Have been a member of the interview panel for almost 8 years. And these were what we saw for during enrolling the students from the long list if applicants.

- the care in which the application form was written ( legible, neatness, following the instruction given, completing the form with appropriate answers, and signing at the end) and handed over ( in an envelope, do not place them in official covers, select an appropriate size)
- The proximity of the school from the students house.
- if the child is having a sibling in school.
- the back ground and education of parents.
- the neatness of the parents and child while attending the interview.
dress the child in comfortable clothes with proper foot wear, preferably shoes.
- the manner in which the child interacts with the parent and vice versa.
it is better that both the parents attend the interview and I underline only parents.
if either of the parent is unable to attend do mention his/ her absence and the reason why briefly.
do not take grand parents inside the interview room, they can stay back at the car park or away from the main premise.
- Any tantrums the child is displaying.
keep the child in good mood till you leave the room.
Let the child have a good sleep before
the day.
Take his favourite toy or book if you
may need to wait.
Be punctual if time slot is specified and
don't rush, as it will hamper the mood.
Take a small snack if you think your
child could become hungry. But don't
mess up when eating.
Do not carry your child into the interview
room, let him walk. It doesn't matter if
he refuses to come inside , and don't
ever force him.
You can prepare him without making him too anxious. Make it sound normal (as
now every child has gone through a year
of play school.)
- switch off your mobile when entering. Would advice to keep it in silent mode when waiting outside.
- your interaction with other parents. Do not group up outside and start gossiping. Even if you need to talk keep your tone low and don't crack jokes and laugh loud.

The schools doesn't even know you before that moment. They only want to take the best when they have a wide choice before them. Be friendly but never become too informal even if you know the people in the panel. Show your interest in being part of the institution.
You have only few minutes with the interview panel so why not make it a good and a cherish able one.
The people sitting there have no grudge against anyone and just want to do their bit transparently. So don't go back and demand an admission... if refused. It's definitely not the end and don't apply for just a single school... Keep your options open.

Remember
With every child the world is born new
And we need to give what they are due ...
And definitely the school aims at doing this...

Hope my article is of some help for those who are tensed about the admissions of their lil ones.

Good luck and All the Best...

KG Admissions

Getting a child admitted into reputed schools at the KG level is much tougher than getting an admission into professional colleges. Now why is this so? Are we the cause for this hype ?

It is more a status symbol to say that their child is studying in a XYZ school for the parent. The parents don't mind the child traveling through the traffic everyday to and fro in a hired commute. Unheeding to the fact that the child gets tired and falls ill most of the days. Agreed that the schools near by may not have results as the XYZ ones. As long as the school has the infrastructure and experienced teachers to handle young children why are the parents looking at 12th board results which is going to happen after 14 yrs...
I never did understand...!!
Now when most of the parents are educated and are capable enough to teach the basics up to primary section why task the young ones with hours of travel.
I'm sure with suggestions and voluntary help from the parents any school will strive to do better. Instead of spending the extra money on donations and in fuel for commuting the parents can contribute to the so called ordinary schools in the neighbourhood and make it a better place for the future generations. I always felt that's how the present XYZ schools too would have attained its status. No school is the best right from the first day of establishment.

Let's make the child happy and healthy going to school, than taxing the child with earlier waking up time, half finished breakfast and longer hours of travel to reach the XYZ school on time....