Jman888 Moderator August 23, 2012 Share August 23, 2012 $60 hair cut for a BOY <_< i eat until so old never had a hair cut so expensive wow! Mum files police report after teacher cuts boy's hair just before exam Edvantage | Thu Aug 23 2012 SINGAPORE - One hour before his PSLE oral exam last Thursday, a 12-year-old pupil was hauled into an empty classroom to have his hair cut by his teacher. The pupil from Unity Primary School in Choa Chu Kang said the teacher, Ms Belinda Cheng, had told him that his hair was too long and if she didn't cut his hair, marks will be deducted from his exam. Faced with little choice, the pupil agreed, but told The New Paper that he felt "sad and depressed" afterwards. He said two other pupils also had to have their hair cut. Enraged by the actions of the teacher, his mother, Madam Serene Ong lodged a police report and complained to the Ministry of Education (MOE). Madam Ong, 39, a sales manager, told The Straits Times: "The teacher had no right to cut his hair...She showed me no respect by not telling me that she was going to cut his hair beforehand," adding that the snip had ruined the boy's $60 haircut. Madam Ong also worried that the incident may have affected his performance on the exam. The school's principal, Mrs Jasmail Singh Gill, agreed with Madam Ong that the teacher should not have cut the boy's hair. But, she said the pupil had been given a warning letter and that Ms Cheng had the right intentions. Madam Ong was unaware that a warning letter had been given as her son had forgotten to show it to her, The New Paper reported. The notice was dated Aug 14, two days before the exam. Madam Ong scolded her son for not producing the slip earlier, but added that her son was dyslexic, and they "tend to be forgetful". However, a teacher and principal whom The New Paper spoke to felt that the timing of the letter was too near to the exam, and the situation should have been dealt with at least a day earlier. "Ultimately, principals should exercise discretion and have the welfare of the child at heart," said the principal, who declined to be named. A spokesperson for MOE said schools are provided with a set of guidelines to manage school discipline, but "within the guidelines, schools may formulate their own rules based on the school context and needs". [email protected] ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondacub777 6th Gear August 23, 2012 Share August 23, 2012 Idiotic parent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbowbiatch 6th Gear August 23, 2012 Share August 23, 2012 i cut onli $38. the boy let edward scissors hand cut isit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippo20 Neutral Newbie August 23, 2012 Share August 23, 2012 No wonder now there's a 9pm show on TV ch8 tricking people to sign on to become teachers..!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VellfireS 4th Gear August 23, 2012 Share August 23, 2012 $60 hair cut for a BOY <_< i eat until so old never had a hair cut so expensive wow! Mum files police report after teacher cuts boy's hair just before exam Edvantage | Thu Aug 23 2012 SINGAPORE - One hour before his PSLE oral exam last Thursday, a 12-year-old pupil was hauled into an empty classroom to have his hair cut by his teacher. The pupil from Unity Primary School in Choa Chu Kang said the teacher, Ms Belinda Cheng, had told him that his hair was too long and if she didn't cut his hair, marks will be deducted from his exam. Faced with little choice, the pupil agreed, but told The New Paper that he felt "sad and depressed" afterwards. He said two other pupils also had to have their hair cut. Enraged by the actions of the teacher, his mother, Madam Serene Ong lodged a police report and complained to the Ministry of Education (MOE). Madam Ong, 39, a sales manager, told The Straits Times: "The teacher had no right to cut his hair...She showed me no respect by not telling me that she was going to cut his hair beforehand," adding that the snip had ruined the boy's $60 haircut. Madam Ong also worried that the incident may have affected his performance on the exam. The school's principal, Mrs Jasmail Singh Gill, agreed with Madam Ong that the teacher should not have cut the boy's hair. But, she said the pupil had been given a warning letter and that Ms Cheng had the right intentions. Madam Ong was unaware that a warning letter had been given as her son had forgotten to show it to her, The New Paper reported. The notice was dated Aug 14, two days before the exam. Madam Ong scolded her son for not producing the slip earlier, but added that her son was dyslexic, and they "tend to be forgetful". However, a teacher and principal whom The New Paper spoke to felt that the timing of the letter was too near to the exam, and the situation should have been dealt with at least a day earlier. "Ultimately, principals should exercise discretion and have the welfare of the child at heart," said the principal, who declined to be named. A spokesperson for MOE said schools are provided with a set of guidelines to manage school discipline, but "within the guidelines, schools may formulate their own rules based on the school context and needs". [email protected] teacher too harsh liao.. haha.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subutai 3rd Gear August 23, 2012 Share August 23, 2012 CSI the mom please. http://www.unitypri.moe.edu.sg/family_form_teachers.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator August 23, 2012 Author Share August 23, 2012 teacher too harsh liao.. haha.. yah, she should find out how much every boy haircut cost before she lay her hand on them [laugh] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator August 23, 2012 Author Share August 23, 2012 i cut onli $38. the boy let edward scissors hand cut isit? err.... your hair only need trimming, still must pay $38 so much :huh: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravereviewer Clutched August 23, 2012 Share August 23, 2012 Number 1, the teacher shouldn't done that; its not the 70s anymore; methods like these won't work Number 2, the parent (mother) is an arrogant BiXch, who has no regards for our imperfect system; education and law enforcement. Making a mountian out of a mole hill. Shame on you!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enye Hypersonic August 23, 2012 Share August 23, 2012 (edited) if my son's teacher gave him a haircut i would thank her immediately for saving me $8 and a trip to the barber and also ask her when would be the next one Edited August 23, 2012 by Enye Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator August 23, 2012 Author Share August 23, 2012 Number 1, the teacher shouldn't done that; its not the 70s anymore; methods like these won't work Number 2, the parent (mother) is an arrogant BiXch, who has no regards for our imperfect system; education and law enforcement. Making a mountian out of a mole hill. Shame on you!!! the teacher has the right to do that and it has been done in most school, there will always be warning and deadline given. I actually support this so whenever my boy drag his haircut till last min, i know i can save few bucks [laugh] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deckbuild 6th Gear August 23, 2012 Share August 23, 2012 Either sent the child to special school, or obey the rules. I bet the policeman are laughing off when this happen. There is nothing parents can do as long as the school did not physically hurt the child. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subutai 3rd Gear August 23, 2012 Share August 23, 2012 School diary got state acceptable hair length leh this is the boy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbowbiatch 6th Gear August 23, 2012 Share August 23, 2012 err.... your hair only need trimming, still must pay $38 so much :huh: coz the salon i go provide "her world", "designaire" magazines one.. not lao fu zi. [laugh] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainbowbiatch 6th Gear August 23, 2012 Share August 23, 2012 the teacher has the right to do that and it has been done in most school, there will always be warning and deadline given. I actually support this so whenever my boy drag his haircut till last min, i know i can save few bucks [laugh] ditto Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator August 23, 2012 Author Share August 23, 2012 School diary got state acceptable hair length leh this is the boy you really go CSI :o Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deckbuild 6th Gear August 23, 2012 Share August 23, 2012 Is that the child that kena cut? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondacub777 6th Gear August 23, 2012 Share August 23, 2012 Dun know what will happen if his son go NS ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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