unfairness in school. rant

denton6

euronorris wrote: »

Do the newspapers pick out the child for pics? I can only remember a handful of times that this happened at my primary school, and one in particular where the newspaper chose the 2 kids for the photo.

No because most of the events where the photo's have been taken have been out of school, so only few kids there.

mrcow

denton6 wrote: »

Yes i do think it is a good school for my sons, just this slight problem i am having, unsure whether i should mention my concerns to the head, it isnt just me that has noticed , some other parents have also mentioned it.

No don't.

If other people have noticed it, then let them say something to the Head. Better for someone else to make themselves look an idiot rather than you.

euronorris

denton6 wrote: »

Again i would agree with this, show of hands on who would like to go etc, only children who want to be picked , but does seem to be the heads choice in the matter, on who gets chosen.

But in that instance, they also need to be able to speak clearly, and sometimes loudly (depending on the event). Not every child is capable of that, no matter how much they want to take part.

euronorris

denton6 wrote: »

No because most of the events where the photo's have been taken have been out of school, so only few kids there.

Sorry, I don't understand. Do you mean that the school selected some children first, and sent them to another site for the photo shoot, event (whatever the case may be)?

adelight

I agree with what most people are saying. It could also be that the school want to choose pupils who are most well known to the local community, ie people see them at church a lot and are familar with the families.
Out of interest is it a christian school or strongly linked to the church?

newcook

You could get son to show a bit of initiative and approach the head himself asking if he could be considered for a future event.

GobbledyGook

I don't see any harm at all in mentioning that your son has commented on it and you wondered if they could clarify how children are picked for things like this so that you can explain it to him.

denton6

mrcow wrote: »

No don't.

If other people have noticed it, then let them say something to the Head. Better for someone else to make themselves look an idiot rather than you.

not sure i would look like an idiot.
head always says any concerns he would rather know about them.

denton6

euronorris wrote: »

But in that instance, they also need to be able to speak clearly, and sometimes loudly (depending on the event). Not every child is capable of that, no matter how much they want to take part.

Primary school, so dont even think they have had to speak, opening of supermarket said child cut the ribbon, poppy day service in town not needing to talk.

denton6

euronorris wrote: »

Sorry, I don't understand. Do you mean that the school selected some children first, and sent them to another site for the photo shoot, event (whatever the case may be)?

Yes, supermarket opening, new play park in area, poppy day service in town.List goes on.