by Guest » Thu Jun 24, 2021 5:11 pm
Unfortunately as it is secondary school I don't have numbers for parents other than my ds's close friends and they are of the same opinion as me and have sent letters too. I spoke to one mum today who was oblivious to the whole thong. Hadn't attended the TY meeting as she has older boys and hadn't read the email Lol. I'd say she isnt the only one.
My nephews attend a private school which is part of the same religious order as my DS's school, his is not private. In the reply from the principal she mentioned that all xyz schools were doing this. I asked my SIL. They indeed have devices, but they were phased in, started with a 1st year class. They have iPads- not laptops but the cost was 120 less and included their books, ebooks and hard copy! So basically about 200 more that you'd normally lay for a first year starting. They do not have to buy a new device for senior cycle, her oldest is also going into TY. I cannot go to the media myself because of my job, but I have written to the department address on the circular that was issued around reducing school costs, and sent another email to school just telling them I cannot afford the laptop and will not be buying it. I did think the take up might be low as they sent a reminder on June 5th saying if we don't pay by June 7th there will be a late fee. But maybe I am wrong.
Thanks all for taking the time to reassure me I am not mad.
Unfortunately as it is secondary school I don't have numbers for parents other than my ds's close friends and they are of the same opinion as me and have sent letters too. I spoke to one mum today who was oblivious to the whole thong. Hadn't attended the TY meeting as she has older boys and hadn't read the email Lol. I'd say she isnt the only one.
My nephews attend a private school which is part of the same religious order as my DS's school, his is not private. In the reply from the principal she mentioned that all xyz schools were doing this. I asked my SIL. They indeed have devices, but they were phased in, started with a 1st year class. They have iPads- not laptops but the cost was 120 less and included their books, ebooks and hard copy! So basically about 200 more that you'd normally lay for a first year starting. They do not have to buy a new device for senior cycle, her oldest is also going into TY. I cannot go to the media myself because of my job, but I have written to the department address on the circular that was issued around reducing school costs, and sent another email to school just telling them I cannot afford the laptop and will not be buying it. I did think the take up might be low as they sent a reminder on June 5th saying if we don't pay by June 7th there will be a late fee. But maybe I am wrong.
Thanks all for taking the time to reassure me I am not mad.