Vera gets a visit from her school teacher, Siti, during her recovery post-op.
She is so lucky to be in Rainbow Centre, a special school that where the teachers are passionate and committed to helping special children like her.
When I first brought Vera to school when she was 12 months old, I found it was just as therapeutic for us as for her.
Bringing Vera to school made me feel that she was ACCEPTED, more than that, that she was LOVED wholeheartedly.
Here, I felt more 'normal', that there were other families in the same shoes, struggling like I was, coping like I was. And that there were people just as keen to help Vera as I was. Suddenly, her problems seemed shared. And anything shared is always good. Joy especially.
Which is why I still bring her to school instead of let her go by schoolbus with her caregiver Beth. And because I can't leave Daen at home, he tags along too and soaks in all the positivity.
A special school indeed don't you think?
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It is really amazing to hear that such wonderful places exist. I am curious, is this school run by the government or is it private?
What a special teacher for Vera!
Is this at Yishun or Queensway?
Yishun. The sch is run privately but with govt funding and corporations' support I believe.
Dedicated teachers and supportive schools are a god send. Hope Vera is recovering well post-op. Have you seen a difference in her breathing ?
Its great to know that Vera's teachers are so devoted and supportive. She is in good hands.
So pleased that she is recovering well from her operation.
yes, i agree the teachers i hv encountered, or seen ard the sch, makes me feel "loved" even. ha! juz like u, i was nearly in tears on my first visit to the sch. here are a team of ppl, who believe in and love my child, sometimes more than us parents! and rachael seems to be aware too. she puts on her best behaviour in school! let's all work hard and try to bring our children to school as often as we can! jia you : )
luv... rae.
What a special school and a special teacher! :) Hope she's recovering well.
Thanks for sharing this.. i used to work in RC (yishun) and i am sure my excolleagues there will be extremely touched to see such positive sharing from one of our students' family.
Speaking from experience, special sch teachers seldom gets the affirmation and recognition that mainstream sch teachers get (same goes with the salary scale) so i truly believe that the teachers are there because they want to be and they care. Same with the therapists... Btw teacher May is one of the most fantastic PT i have worked with... :)
Anyway, RC is a voluntary welfare organization.. the funds come from comchest, and for EIPIC, MCYS provides funding (means tested and all that), while for SPED, the funding comes from MOE. Not that much from corporations or pte donations..
Hoped that she is much better now after her op and continue to enjoy herself in school. All the best!
-aurorin
Thanks for clarifying that RC is a voluntary welfare org, Aurorin. Great to see even ex teachers following Vera's journey.
No worries May.. It is been slightly more than a year since i left RC to move overseas but i still miss Yishun Park. Great place to work. It has been a while since i worked with EIPIC kids, i was a therapist with SPED but the EIPIC kids are all so cute.. and i love it when families come and participate with their child. Now that i am working in another SPED setting here in Melb, cant help but compare.. in some ways, things are really better supported back home..
Anyway, will be always waiting for updates on your blog about Vera and Daen too.. Take care!
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