Fear and loathing of government schools


With horror stories about goings on in government schools, many parents have reason to be apprehensive about sending their kindergarten ‘graduates’ to primary school next month.

EXERCISE books: check. Work books: check. Stationery: check. Uniforms: check. Pink-coloured school bag: check.

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Opinion , Philip Golingai

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