Parents get involved in school to have greater bonding with their children

Ms Joey Ching and her husband Mr David Ting (long sleeved checked shirt), with their five children: (back row from left) Ethan, 20, Solomon, 19, (front row from left): Joshua, 15, Sophia, 16, Emmanuel, 13. PHOTO: JOEY CHING
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SINGAPORE - When Ms Joey Ching's eldest son started school at Admiralty Secondary in 2015, she was so touched by the concern the teachers showed the students that she decided to sign up to be a parent volunteer so that she could give back to the school.

She liked the supportive environment where students who struggled academically were pulled aside for small group coaching sessions.

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