Hi Summer, we were sorry to hear that you guys had been treated so badly. Some the teachers had to remain tight lipped, as they were afraid of the consequences that might befall them, should they speak out. Many of us (parents), had long suspected that things were not as 'rosy' as they first appeared. That being said, we had no idea that things were truly as bad as that. Things were much better under the seasoned guidance of the previous headmaster. That man had a raft of experience of running and setting up schools, but we feel his hands were somewhat tied, due to financial constraints placed upon him by the owner. The school certainly seemed to be progressing nicely, and the atmosphere was much more positive. Unfortunately for whatever reason, Khun Eric wanted things to move at a faster pace, and rightly or wrongly, he was duped (what else could you call it?) into employing the present head.

As far as we are aware, numbers are more or less static, and the much touted 'savior' of the school, has proved to be a 'lame duck' of a hire. A quick look at the website, will give you an idea that the nos. are more or less the same as what they were a year or two ago. As to the mention of racism in your post, I do believe there is something amiss there, when so many long term staff from the Philippines were unceremoniously let go, for no other reason than they didn't fit into the 'new profile' of the school. I did on one occasion, witness the new head giving the hard working sports coach, a severe public dressing down. I often reflect upon how I should have pulled that man aside for berating and hectoring a member of staff in public like that. It was a disgraceful exhibition of self will run riot. You would not accept that behavior from a teacher, if it was your child on the receiving end of such a telling off. Surely any head worth their salt should know this.

A previous poster labeled the existing head as 'oily' and even went as far to call him a 'used car salesman' - that to me is a fair synopsis of that man, although its a tad unfair on hard working salesmen!

I'm glad things are working out for you Summer, and we wish you well.