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Parents’ polytechnic queries answered
With the release date of ‘O’ level results inching closer, NP organised its annual parents’ seminar Parenteen Made-Easy on Nov 21.
Mr Chia Mia Chiang, Prinicpal of NP says, “We have two key objectives… to give parents useful information about the polytechnic and advise about parenting so they can relate
to teenagers.”
He also added that it is important to visit the various faculties after the seminar as it will allow them to gain more information about the courses.
The speakers at the seminar did not disappoint the 1,500 parents and teenagers present.
Mr Chia started by introducing NP to the audience, enticing them with academic incentives like scholarships. His amiable personality immediately lightened the serious atmosphere in the Convention Centre and people laughed at his jokes.
The principal also stressed that teenagers should make the best choice that is most suitable for them, and not succumb to
peer pressure.
Dr Adrian Wang, a consultant psychiatrist at Gleneagles Medical Centre and Adjunct Professor at the NUS Dept of Psychological Medicine, was once again invited to be the keynote speaker. His engaging personality drew the attention of audience and parents could be seen taking down pointers as he spoke.
The seminar ended off with a short panel discussion. The speakers, together with guest parent speaker, Mr Wong Lok Oon, answered questions asked by the audience. Topics addressed included guiding teenagers in making right choices and even Facebook addiction.
After the seminar, parents and teenagers headed to the faculty of their choice for a school tour.
Mrs Aw, 45, was one of the parents that enjoyed the whole parents seminar.
“Mr Chia’s and Mr Wang’s segments were interesting. It was also good that we are able to communicate with the lecturers during the school tour, as they helped answer my questions,” she says.
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Mr Chia did a good thing pointing out that students must not succumb to peer pressure. So many of them do. Not just that, parents too must learn to give space to their kids and not pressurize them.