One night, Busy Boy told his Dad and me that he applied for a ‘red vest’ in school. Turns out a red vest are vests worn by boys who are assistants to prefects. In LSGH, the boys also have Prefects, just like Harry Potter (remember Percy?) The Student Council officers, class officers and SCO volunteers wear yellow, green and black vests, respectively and this, the red vest.
After weeks of speculation, Busy started donning his red vest in school last Tuesday. Though I have still to decide whether this responsibility is a blessing and a curse, or both. Apparently they ‘work’ during recess or lunch and Busy Boy’s duty this week was the lunch hour.
On one hand, I’m worried about a) his eating and break time; b) whether he’ll too tired for classes and c) your usual perspiration-soaked uniform going to an air conditioned classroom situation.
On the other hand, I am happy that apart from being excited, I think Busy Boy really wants the responsibility. Its a chance for him to own up be someone and do something even Dad and I aren’t around to help him. He is one 10 boys from the 3rd grade. That first day, even he’s literally tired, he was still excited to share to us how his roam around duty went.
I’m keeping my fingers crossed and although I pester Auntie enough about this, I’m kinda relieved she’s there to see how Busy Boy is doing. In fact, I wouldn’t have this coverage if not for her. One of the many privileges of having an Aunt work in the same school :)
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| The quadrangle |
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| Ka-red Vest |
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| With classmate Eze and friend Dom |
His roam around duty is on rotation and he’s up first this week. Dad doesn’t see the glamour in ringing a bell, but its the ‘responsibility’ training that we’re going for here. His colleagues eat and play while he 'works'.
More action
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| Rumo-ronda |
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| That's enough photos Auntie |
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| Bye Auntie |
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