I can't believe that choosing the best school for my son will be this hard.
Another answered prayer came in the mail today.
Yes, our application to Quakers Hill Public School was accepted. The school will accommodate us even if we are not within the local area.
The past months, since we have seriously considered it as a possible school for Liam, we have prayed that God direct us to the best decision. In our prayers, we are taking it as a sign that if Liam's application for enrollment in the said school is approved, then he is for that school. So since we got the answer to that prayer today, we should already be rejoicing, right?
Well call me nuts, but I'm just being a segurista. Sorry Lord, kulit ko ba? hehehe
So why again all the apprehension or hesitation?
The convenience and the logistics. It will be easier for me if he just goes to Barnier. I will be more at peace because his cousins go there (assuming Lance is not accepted in the OC programme).
My other questions about QHPS has been fully answered to my satisfaction the last time I was there. The school does utilize technology in their school curriculum, they have a lot of extra-curricular activties for their students. The academic programs are in place and are all time-tested. I like what they have to offer. They have Reading Eggs and Mathletics for their students. The school ranking is very good. And the thing is, they have OOSH within the school premises. Their school starts late, 9:10 am and ends late 3:15pm, so even if I continue working, it will not be as hard for me. The school is only 5 minutes away from home and not ten minutes as I initially thought (yes, I timed it!)
But I still want to make sure. Can you blame me? I'm just a parent who wants the best for her child.
I plan to still ask around and research more about the programmes in Barnier (it's not in their website). I will have to ask for the School Information Booklet so I can compare what they are to offer to their students.
So why am I still hesitating? Wala lang, stubborn? Probably. hehehe
QHPS gave us until 17 August to hand in all the other requirements. Hopefully by then, hubby and I have learned more about the programmes at Barnier, compared notes and have already arrived at the best decision.
Still praying that we will be guided every step of the way.
Showing posts with label decisions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label decisions. Show all posts
Friday, July 20, 2012
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Bring It On!
Am I destined to be one? To always be a student, that is.
I don't know if it's part of my destiny and part of God's plan that I always end being a student.
Remember the plans of me pursuing a Certificate Course on Children's Services? Well, there has been a slight change in our plans. My academic qualifications at present hinder me from practicing teaching in the State schools. I also believe that me not having enough Primary schooling courses back in the University, even with 7 years of teaching experience, hinder me from being shortlisted whenever I apply for a permanent position in the Catholic schools (where I am allowed to teach).
It was hubby who actually suggested that since I am up for another round of schooling, why not take the course that will allow me to meet the academic requirements set by DET and make my chances of getting a permanent teaching position in the Catholic schools, higher.Hitting two birds with one stone.
He has a point.
Knowing me and after everything I've experienced in my first Master's degree, I would have aborted that suggestion as soon as hubby mentioned it. But that is being selfish.
Thinking about it now, if studying again will be my part in ensuring a secure and better future for our family, then i I'd gladly do it. Let's face it, at present, in Sydney or elsewhere, you are not really sure when you'll get fired or when an unpleasant event happens in the company you work for. The past days I have been seeing news reports where companies are closing down, leaving their poor employees at a dead end. So even if you are on a permanent position today, you can never can tell what will happen tomorrow. Hubby and I need a back-up plan, just in case(touchwood) somethimg happens with hubby's work (or worse) something happens to hubby (touchwood).
We have actually wanted that after I graduated from my Graduate Certificate course in Religious Education, hubby will then take up a course to also build up his portfolio. But we have to be realistic. His present workload and travel time hinder him from pursuing a course, even if it's offered online. So hubby, will again give way for me. I am actually inpired to start and pursue this study because hubby inspires me. Just looking at all his hardwork now, which allows us to live comfortably, makes me realize that I also have to do my share. Afterall, we are partners. We should held out each other. Hindi pwedeng ako lang ang puro pasarap, tama?
It's his turn to work (and fund all our expenses) and my turn to study now. Who knows, after a couple of years, our roles might switch. His turn to study and my turn to work (and fund all our expenses and his turn to get spoiled by me).
Thank goodness, people are assuring me that there will always be work for teachers. I'm assured that the field I belong to has no "recession" time. I mean teachers will always have work whatever happens to the economy because education will always be part of everyone's life, and a priority, right?
I have started fixing my requirements and sooner than you think, I have already submitted my application for another Master's degree -- Master in Teaching(Primary). I am now looking at all the factors (schedule, funds, my casual work, and most importantly my kids) and weighing the pros and cons if I choose UWS over UNE.
Another set of challenges? You bet! But I'm more confident now. I think God has prepared me for this BIG step. I can do this!
Bring it on!
I don't know if it's part of my destiny and part of God's plan that I always end being a student.
Remember the plans of me pursuing a Certificate Course on Children's Services? Well, there has been a slight change in our plans. My academic qualifications at present hinder me from practicing teaching in the State schools. I also believe that me not having enough Primary schooling courses back in the University, even with 7 years of teaching experience, hinder me from being shortlisted whenever I apply for a permanent position in the Catholic schools (where I am allowed to teach).
It was hubby who actually suggested that since I am up for another round of schooling, why not take the course that will allow me to meet the academic requirements set by DET and make my chances of getting a permanent teaching position in the Catholic schools, higher.Hitting two birds with one stone.
He has a point.
Knowing me and after everything I've experienced in my first Master's degree, I would have aborted that suggestion as soon as hubby mentioned it. But that is being selfish.
Thinking about it now, if studying again will be my part in ensuring a secure and better future for our family, then i I'd gladly do it. Let's face it, at present, in Sydney or elsewhere, you are not really sure when you'll get fired or when an unpleasant event happens in the company you work for. The past days I have been seeing news reports where companies are closing down, leaving their poor employees at a dead end. So even if you are on a permanent position today, you can never can tell what will happen tomorrow. Hubby and I need a back-up plan, just in case(touchwood) somethimg happens with hubby's work (or worse) something happens to hubby (touchwood).
We have actually wanted that after I graduated from my Graduate Certificate course in Religious Education, hubby will then take up a course to also build up his portfolio. But we have to be realistic. His present workload and travel time hinder him from pursuing a course, even if it's offered online. So hubby, will again give way for me. I am actually inpired to start and pursue this study because hubby inspires me. Just looking at all his hardwork now, which allows us to live comfortably, makes me realize that I also have to do my share. Afterall, we are partners. We should held out each other. Hindi pwedeng ako lang ang puro pasarap, tama?
It's his turn to work (and fund all our expenses) and my turn to study now. Who knows, after a couple of years, our roles might switch. His turn to study and my turn to work (and fund all our expenses and his turn to get spoiled by me).
Thank goodness, people are assuring me that there will always be work for teachers. I'm assured that the field I belong to has no "recession" time. I mean teachers will always have work whatever happens to the economy because education will always be part of everyone's life, and a priority, right?
I have started fixing my requirements and sooner than you think, I have already submitted my application for another Master's degree -- Master in Teaching(Primary). I am now looking at all the factors (schedule, funds, my casual work, and most importantly my kids) and weighing the pros and cons if I choose UWS over UNE.
Another set of challenges? You bet! But I'm more confident now. I think God has prepared me for this BIG step. I can do this!
Bring it on!
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Discerning and Getting Answers
We started praying for it October of 2011. But, I guess we were not really paying attention. Oooops :-)
After we came back from our Manila holidays, we still prayed for it. But still, we weren't paying attention.
Christmas came and 2012 started. Now, we really have to pay attention! We prayed and we prayed some more and we prayed harder, and this time we LISTENED.
After making sure that we are in tune, ready and waiting for HIS answers, we slowly got answers :-)
We prayed to arrive at the best decision. We prayed that He sends us His message through friends, family or to us directly. To send His Spirit so we'll know or we'll have the idea that what we just heard/read/saw thru friends, family or even strangers are the answers we have been waiting for :-) We were ready for a "no" or even a "wait" but it seems that the answer to our prayers is a "yes."
True to what they say, if you really put your attention and really listen, you will get the answers you are looking for.
We haven't made the big decision yet, but we're nearly there :-) We will know, just like the past few days we have been receiving affirmations, that all will be in place, that all will be fixed when it's time.
Thank you for the blogs that I have read recently, the friendly chats with friends and relatives, the mommy stories that I read and heard. Our decision is slowly taking form now...when I start doing some actions in response to some of the "clues" we have been receiving and we don't encounter any glitches or problems, then we are truly on the right path
:-)
After we came back from our Manila holidays, we still prayed for it. But still, we weren't paying attention.
Christmas came and 2012 started. Now, we really have to pay attention! We prayed and we prayed some more and we prayed harder, and this time we LISTENED.
After making sure that we are in tune, ready and waiting for HIS answers, we slowly got answers :-)
We prayed to arrive at the best decision. We prayed that He sends us His message through friends, family or to us directly. To send His Spirit so we'll know or we'll have the idea that what we just heard/read/saw thru friends, family or even strangers are the answers we have been waiting for :-) We were ready for a "no" or even a "wait" but it seems that the answer to our prayers is a "yes."
True to what they say, if you really put your attention and really listen, you will get the answers you are looking for.
We haven't made the big decision yet, but we're nearly there :-) We will know, just like the past few days we have been receiving affirmations, that all will be in place, that all will be fixed when it's time.
Thank you for the blogs that I have read recently, the friendly chats with friends and relatives, the mommy stories that I read and heard. Our decision is slowly taking form now...when I start doing some actions in response to some of the "clues" we have been receiving and we don't encounter any glitches or problems, then we are truly on the right path
:-)
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Taking It Slow
I didn't make any new year's resolutions. It's not my habit or practice to do so. So my decision to take it slow was not really deliberate. I just felt that my 2012 started beautifully because I am finding myself more relaxed.
There are still chores to be done everyday but I unusually don't stress myself anymore :-) And I unusually don't prepare things now super way ahead of time! Lol :-) Am I cramming? Is two days or a day before considered cramming? :-)
What do I do with my extra time? I do the things that I love. I read, I write, I fix stuff at home which is unusually therapeutic for me, I do FB, I watch movies, I watch with my kids TV, I read to my kids, we go to the library, we go to the nearby park, we go around the compound, I take afternoon naps with them, we wake up late in the morning, all 3 of us take a shower together, I play with my kids! I don't even stress myself with the cooking anymore unlike before that I have to cook everything before mid day :-) Maybe because Sam also does understand things now and it's easier to talk and request things from her, or Liam is more responsible now, or I am taking it slow :) well, I guess it's all three!
There are pending projects -- Sam's first birthday photobook (which I will be ordering from Manila since I prefer the hard/board pages like what we had for Liam's, than the ones we have here in Syndey); my papers for NSW IT and CEO Parramatta (re-instatement and application letters); fixing our finances (scheduling payments), visit to the GP (routine check-up for the kids), centrelink and Yogies. I have started a few of these but haven't really finished all of them. For some weird reason, I don't feel that thing anymore -- "the feeling as if I'm going to the die if I don't finish it on the day!" lol :) not to mention rur family's major projects this year... :)
Things are getting better :)
There are still chores to be done everyday but I unusually don't stress myself anymore :-) And I unusually don't prepare things now super way ahead of time! Lol :-) Am I cramming? Is two days or a day before considered cramming? :-)
What do I do with my extra time? I do the things that I love. I read, I write, I fix stuff at home which is unusually therapeutic for me, I do FB, I watch movies, I watch with my kids TV, I read to my kids, we go to the library, we go to the nearby park, we go around the compound, I take afternoon naps with them, we wake up late in the morning, all 3 of us take a shower together, I play with my kids! I don't even stress myself with the cooking anymore unlike before that I have to cook everything before mid day :-) Maybe because Sam also does understand things now and it's easier to talk and request things from her, or Liam is more responsible now, or I am taking it slow :) well, I guess it's all three!
There are pending projects -- Sam's first birthday photobook (which I will be ordering from Manila since I prefer the hard/board pages like what we had for Liam's, than the ones we have here in Syndey); my papers for NSW IT and CEO Parramatta (re-instatement and application letters); fixing our finances (scheduling payments), visit to the GP (routine check-up for the kids), centrelink and Yogies. I have started a few of these but haven't really finished all of them. For some weird reason, I don't feel that thing anymore -- "the feeling as if I'm going to the die if I don't finish it on the day!" lol :) not to mention rur family's major projects this year... :)
Things are getting better :)
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