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Tee (papillion)
New member
Username: papillion
Post Number: 9
Registered: 4-2011
| | Posted on Saturday, April 30, 2011 - 3:01 pm: | 
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Dance is fun as well. Maybe you can check this out.
Music if your child really likes than its ok. but they usually have exams and in the end it becomes another stress for child.
Whereas for dance, its release energy and fun. They even have belly dancing for children
Its the time of the year where parents fret and children gets stress.
Its the exam period.However all work and no play make Jack a dull boy.
For just 1 hour every Sun, your child can relax and do something FUN
Benefits of dancing
1. Dance can refine coordination and motor skills in the physique of children who show no outward interest toward participating in team
2. Many children respond better to creativity than competitive activities, making dance a great alternative when it comes to exercise and learning body awareness
3. Sequencing, memorising of steps help to stimulate brain cells
4. Social and Emotional Development: They make new friends and talk about their school, helps them release stress. A very important thing to take note currently.
5. FUN- Just 1 hr to let them enjoy on a Sunday will not affect your child's performance in studies but will definitely build up their motivation to do better.
6. Parents get some time off to build closer relationships |
Jun (lwg26)
Intermediate Member
Username: lwg26
Post Number: 2484
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, May 01, 2011 - 10:25 am: |
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I went to listen to the rally yesterday. The candidates are good speakers. Qt impressive. Anyone from aljunied grc? It would be a hugely contested Grc. |
Lee Tai (winniebear)
Member
Username: winniebear
Post Number: 772
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, May 01, 2011 - 11:27 am: |
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Hi Tee
Thanks for your suggestion. My daughter did mention before she likes dancing. Any recommended dance schools in the east area? |
Lee Tai (winniebear)
Member
Username: winniebear
Post Number: 773
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, May 01, 2011 - 11:29 am: |
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Hi jun
My area is Aljunied GRC. |
yawn yawn (yawn2)
Junior Member
Username: yawn2
Post Number: 237
Registered: 11-2010
| | Posted on Sunday, May 01, 2011 - 3:54 pm: |
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Iwg26
east coast grc could possibly be hotly contested too. read that it is the next grc to watch out for after aljunied.
been looking forward to attend rally. never been to one before. but rally timing coincides with my religious gathering last night so bo pian have to miss rally. hope there would be another one soon
did you manage to go inside stadium or go nearby hdb block for top down view?
wondering whether can watch on youtube... |
Jun (lwg26)
Intermediate Member
Username: lwg26
Post Number: 2485
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Monday, May 02, 2011 - 10:58 pm: |
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http://m.youtube.com/#/profile?desktop_uri=%2FTODAYdigital&user=TODAYdigital&gl=US
Yawn,
Check out the youtube link filmed by TODAY. Surprisingly very clear. I stayed outside the stadium for a while only as it was too crowded to go in. Anyway later I realized can hear the whole rally from comfort of home thanks to YouTube. Heehee... |
Taurus (dlai)
Member
Username: dlai
Post Number: 555
Registered: 7-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, May 05, 2011 - 3:32 pm: |
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Dear lee tai, Tks for ur infor.. I will let her knw. |
Tee (papillion)
New member
Username: papillion
Post Number: 12
Registered: 4-2011
| | Posted on Thursday, May 05, 2011 - 5:31 pm: |
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Yawnz: I am going to WP at serangoon stadium... Its going to be exciting
I wnet to the Lunch SDP.. it was crowded! |
Al (alicia80)
New member
Username: alicia80
Post Number: 75
Registered: 1-2011
| | Posted on Friday, May 13, 2011 - 10:09 am: |
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Hi Bedok Mummies,
Wow so many Bedok mummies in this thread and I just know it today ;)
Do you have difficulty to enroll your kid in Bedok Childcare center? There are a lot but most full ready.
I have put waiting list for my 3yes old girl from last year March at BLK133 Sp.tot till now still waiting list….seem like totally no chance to go in. And there is new Sp.tot open at BLK13 this year Feb, I went there on March, also full ready so have to put under waiting list.. I wonder why so fast as they just open less than 2 month already full??
I don’t like YWCA since the Indian principle took over. |
starry (starry7)
New member
Username: starry7
Post Number: 28
Registered: 5-2009
| | Posted on Friday, May 13, 2011 - 5:16 pm: |
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hi all
many experienced bedok mums here. do you have any recommendation on once or twice a week playgroup for 18mths? |
Lee Li (sleepylee)
New member
Username: sleepylee
Post Number: 10
Registered: 2-2010
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 - 3:32 am: |
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hello! i live in sengkang but am leaving my kids with my parents who live in bedok. any good recommendations for playschools/playplaces/playgroups/kids activities in bedok? |
carrie (cptwins_mum)
Junior Member
Username: cptwins_mum
Post Number: 332
Registered: 11-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - 2:09 pm: |
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Lee Tai
Hi Denise,sorry for this late reply...my gal has been learning electone ther for 1+ yrs... yah. She quite like e teacher over ther...have u sign up ur gal for any music lesson yet?
Hi ladies...
sch holidays is here soon! Do u have any interesting & affordable holiday courses to recommend nearby? I ve check out the CCs nearby my hse, wanted to register my gal for sambal dance holiday class...went dwn, thn e ppl in charge told me nobody sign up yet! N e class might b cancel... wat a disappointment.... any mummies interested to send their kids to e sambal dance? Haha |
yawn yawn (yawn2)
Junior Member
Username: yawn2
Post Number: 266
Registered: 11-2010
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - 3:04 pm: |
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carrie
How old is your dd?
My dd took samba class during Dec school holiday. She didn't like it, bored because the pace was too slow.
Didn't sign up any CC classes this time round. Plan to bring them to library activies. |
carrie (cptwins_mum)
Junior Member
Username: cptwins_mum
Post Number: 333
Registered: 11-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - 8:30 pm: |
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Hi yawn yawn....
My gal turning 6YO in NOv...any nice holiday program to recommend ? Ur gal attended e sambal lesson at CC also? My gal loves dancing..but never attend any dance class before..so I guess slow pace shld b fine bah. Haha.
U mean NLB has fun activities ah? Which branches u gg? |
Lee Tai (winniebear)
Member
Username: winniebear
Post Number: 774
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 - 9:21 am: |
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Hi carrie
The electone is organ class right?
We went for trial lesson last weekend, my girl enjoyed it but we have decided not to sign up for it. Reason being don't think we will invest in the instrument for her. We just want her to learn music for leisure and not for going thru the examination. I will continue to search for those leisure courses, found 1 but can only start when she is 8. |
Taurus (dlai)
Member
Username: dlai
Post Number: 556
Registered: 7-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 - 3:29 pm: |
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Lee tai the leisure courses u mentioned is wat courses?? |
Lee Tai (winniebear)
Member
Username: winniebear
Post Number: 775
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 01, 2011 - 8:15 am: |
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Hi Taurus
The leisure course I found recently is electronic keyboard which has no exam, but can only start at 8 yr old which I wonder why. That is the only one I found recently. |
Lee Tai (winniebear)
Member
Username: winniebear
Post Number: 776
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 01, 2011 - 8:20 am: |
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Hi Mommies
anyone considering the 2 day program suggested by papillion? I thou it is not bad, but dates clash with my other activites, hence I won't be signing up. |
Taurus (dlai)
Member
Username: dlai
Post Number: 557
Registered: 7-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 01, 2011 - 5:45 pm: |
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Leetai, Where is it?? Gt website?? |
Jun (lwg26)
Intermediate Member
Username: lwg26
Post Number: 2495
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Monday, June 06, 2011 - 11:30 am: |
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Hi mummies,
Long time no see. How's everyone?
Leetai,
Why don't you try string instruments like violin or ballet at CC? Can choose not to go through exam as it's optional. |
Lee Tai (winniebear)
Member
Username: winniebear
Post Number: 777
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Friday, June 10, 2011 - 8:33 am: |
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Hi Taurus
The link is as follow:-
www.BelieverMusic.com
They had replied me that Believer Kids Keyboard Program is tailored for students ages 8-12 years old only. Means I can only sign up for my girl next year.
But take note that it is a christian based course, so not sure you are comfortable with it. |
Lee Tai (winniebear)
Member
Username: winniebear
Post Number: 778
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Friday, June 10, 2011 - 8:37 am: |
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Hi Jun
Don't think my daughter is suitable for ballet class as she is quite clumsy ;p Furthermore recently we find out one of her leg bone structure a bit abnormal, so will be seeing a specialist on it soon. Hope is nothing serious.
Volin has never cross our mind and she never mention about it too. We only knows she loves singing most ;p |
yawn yawn (yawn2)
Junior Member
Username: yawn2
Post Number: 290
Registered: 11-2010
| | Posted on Friday, June 10, 2011 - 1:34 pm: |
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winniebear, taurus
I think quite a number of music schools conduct keyboard classes? or you can engage a private teacher to teach at home if you've a keyboard |
Taurus (dlai)
Member
Username: dlai
Post Number: 558
Registered: 7-2008
| | Posted on Sunday, June 19, 2011 - 4:42 pm: |
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Yawn, I went to ask for yahama Bt they ask keyboard is for below 5 yrs old my son over age lol!! |
Al (alicia80)
Junior Member
Username: alicia80
Post Number: 102
Registered: 1-2011
| | Posted on Monday, June 20, 2011 - 4:38 pm: |
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Hi Bedok mums
anyone of your child in this childcare centre?
Aspiration Child Care Centre @ Marine Parade
any comment? |
xin (jazxin)
Member
Username: jazxin
Post Number: 1609
Registered: 6-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2011 - 11:17 am: |
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hi mummies, long time no come in here.
recently i also thinking of sending my 18mth old to some music or singing class.
considering between kindermusik and statacco. SEMPI has the MIM prog but e reviews not so good. are there any other programme? i want one that has more content not just exposure. :p
coz it's so cute to see him try to reach notes when we try out the guitar tuner on our imac. hee hee. |
cherly (cherly)
Intermediate Member
Username: cherly
Post Number: 4802
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2011 - 2:29 pm: |
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I have swimmimg instructor to recommend, anyone keen can pm me. |
Mummy_Chia (mummy_chia)
New member
Username: mummy_chia
Post Number: 54
Registered: 12-2008
| | Posted on Sunday, June 26, 2011 - 10:55 pm: |
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Hi mummies, i'm staying at bedok and offering individual piano lessons. If anybody is interested in engaging my services do pm me. Thanks in advance. |
Lee Tai (winniebear)
Member
Username: winniebear
Post Number: 779
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Monday, June 27, 2011 - 8:13 am: |
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Dear Mommies
Time flies ... School reopens again  |
Jun (lwg26)
Intermediate Member
Username: lwg26
Post Number: 2528
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 - 5:26 pm: |
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Long time no see. How's everyone? Finally school reopens. Beginning of mad rush again. Homework, tuition, enrichments, exams, tests etc etc....
Xin,
18 months can go for music class? That's young. I thought Seimpi is quite good. There's another music school in United Square. Mandeville if I'm not wrong. |
yawn yawn (yawn2)
Junior Member
Username: yawn2
Post Number: 323
Registered: 11-2010
| | Posted on Saturday, July 16, 2011 - 8:34 am: |
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thread very quiet hor
bus interchange started renovating |
yawn yawn (yawn2)
Junior Member
Username: yawn2
Post Number: 324
Registered: 11-2010
| | Posted on Saturday, July 16, 2011 - 8:35 am: |
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xin
my dd used to attend seimpi. I find seimpi good leh
cherly
pls share instructor's contact. thanks! |
Lee Tai (winniebear)
Member
Username: winniebear
Post Number: 782
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, July 17, 2011 - 4:58 pm: |
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Hi yawn2
Do u notice that a plot of land opposite Sheng Siong is also having some reno works? I wonder what is it for ...
And also some works are going on near the swimming pool side. I wonder when the pool and the stadium move out, will new flats be coming up |
Jun (lwg26)
Intermediate Member
Username: lwg26
Post Number: 2605
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 - 8:47 am: |
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Hi how's everyone? School reopen so back to schedule. Are the kiddos in P1 adjusting to pri 1? I was observing the P1 registration status. As usual the 2 bedok sch Temasek and RSS are hot. This year Pv and grassroot will need to ballot but not sure if ballot for those within 1km or outside 1 km. My friend going for Tao nan through HKHK v gan chion now. This year seem > competitive compared to my time. Maybe bcos moe cut 2 classes from 10 to 8. Less supply same demand... |
Jess (dew_kids_wear)
Junior Member
Username: dew_kids_wear
Post Number: 132
Registered: 5-2011
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 - 10:55 am: |
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Hi,
Im new here. Anyone with kids at MMI montessori bedok reservoir and cherie hearts bedok reservoir?
Im sahm and thinking of gg back to work. How do u FTWM cope with kids, husband and work? Im so worried abt not managing properly. |
Al (alicia80)
Junior Member
Username: alicia80
Post Number: 253
Registered: 1-2011
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 - 11:04 am: |
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Jess> if you r looking for job, your working hours must able to match childcare timing, before 7pm are you able to fetch your child go home? if your working hours ok, then u can go ahead... |
Jun (lwg26)
Intermediate Member
Username: lwg26
Post Number: 2606
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 - 11:24 am: |
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Jess,
I think it depends on your working hours and work nature (whether stressful or not). I reach home ~7.30pm. My 2 older kids are in pri school and will be away from home most part of the days. They are quite independent so I just need someone to prepare lunch/dinner for them. #3 is 2 yo and goes to full day childcare till 4pm. I've a domestic helper who will fetch my #3 after childcare. After dinner, I will take over with the child minding. |
Jess (dew_kids_wear)
Junior Member
Username: dew_kids_wear
Post Number: 133
Registered: 5-2011
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 - 1:03 pm: |
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thanks for the advise... maybe because i hv been hm with him most of the time, putting him in childcare is a big step for me and for him... i hv been feeling rather depressed because of this... but many mummies are handling it well so i guess everything should be fine...
actually i hv been doing insurace for the past 3 yrs but many ppl whom i hv met are not interested in planning for themselves or paying insurance premiums but yet they can afford a car... if ppl dun think for themselves why should i worry for them? but today i just heard frm a friend whom is also my client, has a tumour... ony in mid 30s... it makes me question myself again if i should persist in insurance line... its a really tough line if you sincerely wan to plan for ppl and not just selling savings/investment plans... i often lose sleep over it and a regular job seems to be easier to do...
sorry for all the grumbling but im really confused as to wat i should do... perhaps i should put my boy in childcare first before focusing on my work... |
Jun (lwg26)
Intermediate Member
Username: lwg26
Post Number: 2610
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 - 3:41 pm: |
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Jess,
Why don't try out CC first then decide later? My boy cried for 2 weeks. During that 2 weeks, we were v heartbroken and keep questioning if we should stop. But good that we persist cos he is happy, enjoys CC and playing w his friends. At home he tends to be the tyrant and demand everyone to give in to him... lol |
mommyjm (mommyjm)
New member
Username: mommyjm
Post Number: 1
Registered: 7-2011
| | Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2011 - 1:12 am: |
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Jun, thanks for your advise i will go ahead with cc first, at least once he is settled down i hv 1 less thing to think of... i just hope it can be settled soon...
To make matter worse, my hubby just picked a fight with me... its so frustrating!!!! Tomor i have an interview and now i cant sleep... |
Al (alicia80)
Junior Member
Username: alicia80
Post Number: 270
Registered: 1-2011
| | Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2011 - 1:44 pm: |
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Dear Mummies / MTB,
Anyone interested order home made Glutinous Rice Wine 糯米酒 for your confinement or for your cooking?
Please PM me for more details. thank you |
Mummy_Chia (mummy_chia)
New member
Username: mummy_chia
Post Number: 55
Registered: 12-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2011 - 2:52 pm: |
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Jess, i was a ftwm until i couldn't handle the stress at work. To make matters worst, bb was at IFC and was sick perpetually. Taking urgent leave n cc leave took a toil on my appraisal and how my colleagues viewed me. Eventually, i quitted my job and decided to work part-time instead. Its been 1yr plus since i stopped working full time and couldnt be happier. If you enjoy selling insurance why not continue with it but still put your child in cc. :-) |
mommyjm (mommyjm)
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Username: mommyjm
Post Number: 2
Registered: 7-2011
| | Posted on Thursday, August 04, 2011 - 4:16 pm: |
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I have placed my child at Cherie Hearts Bedok Reservoir. Today is his 4th day. Most of the teachers and principal are quite nice. I'm starting off with half day so he can slowly adapt.
Now he eats his lunch but still doesn't want to bathe there. As compared to the food he has at hm, it's so little and the ingredients is so little, it's mainly rice or noodle. After bringing him hm we still got to give him somemore food. I guess he will lose weight when we put him on full day. I dunno if he will get enough nutrition. I also realize he drinks very little water.
As for the curriculum I still prefer Maris kindergarten. It's a school so their books, worksheets and educational toys all seem to be better. I may put him at both places next year.
It's so heart breaking to put him at childcare. No matter wat the quality of care will not be like wat we provide at hm. Thank God he has a very caring teacher Wang there. I hope he can adapt soon. It's so frustrating when I want to provide the best for him but I can't and got to settle with childcare. Or am I a perfectionist that's makes me miserable???
Sorry for all the grumbling cos I dunno who else to share it with.... |
Lee Tai (winniebear)
Member
Username: winniebear
Post Number: 785
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Monday, August 08, 2011 - 8:30 am: |
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Morning Mommies
How's everyone?
Today is the eve of National Day, anyone on leave?
This morning is first time we send our daughter to school, she must be feeling happy as she is usually in the afternoon session except for today. |
Lee Tai (winniebear)
Member
Username: winniebear
Post Number: 786
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 - 8:04 am: |
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Hi Mommies
Any recommended English dictionary for Primary School children?
I had bought Chinese one but not too sure which one to buy for English |
yawn yawn (yawn2)
Junior Member
Username: yawn2
Post Number: 339
Registered: 11-2010
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 - 8:47 pm: |
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winniebear
Yes, very long weekend, shiok hor.
My hubby took leave on Monday & Wednesday just to idle a little. Brought kids to watch 'cowboy & aliens' today. |
carrie (cptwins_mum)
Junior Member
Username: cptwins_mum
Post Number: 334
Registered: 11-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 - 9:25 pm: |
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hi lee tai & everyone!
i m stressed up wif my P1 registration lor! gg to register for phase 2C supp tis friday... i m down with SAC(1-2km) n bedok green(within 1km)as my second choice... n both left with not many vacancies STRESS ah.... pai sey huh... long time neber come in.. come in n complain so much! haha... with only 28 vacancies at Bedok green n 39 at SAC... really dunnoe which has a higher chance to get in loh...haiz... any kind mummies has any gd advice? |
carrie (cptwins_mum)
Junior Member
Username: cptwins_mum
Post Number: 335
Registered: 11-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 - 9:40 pm: |
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lee tai
i m sure ur gal mus b v happy! so hows she coping wif her pri 1? |
purin (eleven11)
Member
Username: eleven11
Post Number: 569
Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 2:12 pm: |
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Hi carrie,
may i check, SAC is refering to Saint Anthony Canossian Pri right ? It's an all girls school right ? |
carrie (cptwins_mum)
Junior Member
Username: cptwins_mum
Post Number: 336
Registered: 11-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2011 - 10:21 pm: |
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Hi Purin...
U r right... r u registering for ur kid too? |
Jun (lwg26)
Intermediate Member
Username: lwg26
Post Number: 2637
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Friday, August 12, 2011 - 9:03 am: |
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Carrie,
My year SAC no need ballot at 1-2km. Bedok green would be more convenient for u though as it is within walking distance from your house. You can call the school in afternoon to check with them your chance before registering. Good luck.
Yawn,
How's your gal in school? There r many unofficial holidays this year (elections) and tests (NSW, GEP, science pracitical etc). Hopefully the teacher can finish all the school syllabus if not I end up teaching her myself.
Leetai,
I have many dictionary at home, including bilingual Besta which is v good. Colliers dictionary for students is good. Not so thick, easier to check and suitable for primary school. |
yawn yawn (yawn2)
Junior Member
Username: yawn2
Post Number: 341
Registered: 11-2010
| | Posted on Friday, August 12, 2011 - 10:08 am: |
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Iwg26
She's very busy since last month, got enrichment/tuition/cca everyday including weekends. Only Monday off. At home need to catch up on school homework, tuition homework and practise her instrument. Hardly any spare time to do extra coaching at home.
Decided to outsource everything after our bad experience in semester 1, cannot wait for teacher to cover syllabus so last minute before exam, she feels very insecured |
carrie (cptwins_mum)
Junior Member
Username: cptwins_mum
Post Number: 337
Registered: 11-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, August 13, 2011 - 2:32 am: |
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Hi Gene,
Aiyah...this yr everywhere need to ballot loh! Even for Bedok Green, its 43 applicants for tat 28 vacancies (within 1km)..so thinking chance is only 65%. I went to SAC instead lor, cos after e morning session of registration, e chance seems higher ther.I purposely waited till afternn thn go register..to monitor e situation mah. Who knows after I registered, ther r more parents who came later thn me! Ended up the probability of getting a place in SAC is e same as bedok green! Faintzzzz....
Anyway...already registered, so wait for another round of balloting on Tues! Haiz.
Really never expect tis registration thing is tis stressful lor!
Haiz. |
purin (eleven11)
Member
Username: eleven11
Post Number: 570
Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Saturday, August 13, 2011 - 8:14 pm: |
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Hi Carrie,
My girl will be in P1 in year 2013 but me very stress now cos' still have not decide which sch to place her in I heard that SAC has after sch care izit ? I prefer school with after sch care where the care centre will bring them from sch to the care centre but SAC is all girls sch. Me prefer my girl to be in mix sch cos she is very shy when she's outside. so i do not know if placing her in a girls sch is a good choice. |
Jun (lwg26)
Intermediate Member
Username: lwg26
Post Number: 2638
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, August 13, 2011 - 10:56 pm: |
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Purin,
RSS has their own after school care opposite the school. The staff will bring them to and from the school. But unless u stay within 1km and / or do PV, then there is chance of getting in.
Yawn,
I thought you were her "tutor" last time? She got tuition for all subj now? I oso outsource all for ds now. Dd has science and Chinese only. Other subj we diy together. Where is she going for English? Dd has been asking me to start her on English but we've no time to send her. Will have to find a centre similar to Mindstretcher to send them both. She also wanted to stop her piano but we want her to persist. |
purin (eleven11)
Member
Username: eleven11
Post Number: 576
Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Sunday, August 14, 2011 - 2:59 pm: |
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HI Jun,
RSS is it Red Swastika ? Red Swastika is a top school right ? |
yawn yawn (yawn2)
Junior Member
Username: yawn2
Post Number: 350
Registered: 11-2010
| | Posted on Monday, August 15, 2011 - 1:27 pm: |
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Iwg26
Where is your dd taking Science?
Where is your ds taking English?
I'm still tutoring her in Chinese, only outsource creative writing part. For Maths, dh is coaching & she still goes RC tuition because dh is not very consistent in his coaching, must nag him.
She's attending Mindstretcher, heard some negative review but decided to go ahead anyway, because really don't know where else to send her. Attended for 1 month+ so still observing.
Any recommendation for better center? |
Angela Tan (angela_tpy)
Junior Member
Username: angela_tpy
Post Number: 195
Registered: 6-2007
| | Posted on Monday, August 15, 2011 - 6:25 pm: |
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hello mummies,
has anyone send the children to Holy Grace or Bethesda (Katong) Kindergarten? i'm looking to register my son for K1 next yr...and am seriously looking for reviews for either of these 2.... i've heard good reviews on Holy Grace but not sure about Bethesda... |
Jun (lwg26)
Intermediate Member
Username: lwg26
Post Number: 2639
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 - 9:40 am: |
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Yawn,
PM you. So far, I heard good review only on Mindstretcher at HQ Bishan branch. My friendly highly recommended at Learning Lab. It's too far and out of budget for me. I will probably consider that when they are upper primary and in desperate need to improve results.. LOL. |
Jun (lwg26)
Intermediate Member
Username: lwg26
Post Number: 2640
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 - 9:41 am: |
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Hi Yawn,
You didn't turn on PM. Can send me a PM so I can reply u? |
yawn yawn (yawn2)
Junior Member
Username: yawn2
Post Number: 357
Registered: 11-2010
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 - 12:27 pm: |
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Iwg26
I send an email to your yahoo account. Thanks! |
carrie (cptwins_mum)
Junior Member
Username: cptwins_mum
Post Number: 338
Registered: 11-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 - 1:12 pm: |
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Purin
Yah.RSS is Red swastika...as Jun as mentioned, they have aftersch care...I m not too sure abt SAC leh. Cos I dun need tat... so din check tat out...keke... wher u stayin? Must weigh ur chances lo when u register loh. N see wats ur main concern bah, distance,after sch care, etc.... |
carrie (cptwins_mum)
Junior Member
Username: cptwins_mum
Post Number: 339
Registered: 11-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 - 1:32 pm: |
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Jun/yawn
Looks like u mummies gt many tuition lobangs.... gt to ask u ladies more next time...is ther any classes for creative writing for pri 1 Or usually only for upper pri? Any recommendations?
Purin
as for feedbacks on SAC, I can only let u noe next yr whn she goes to sch ther lor |
purin (eleven11)
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Username: eleven11
Post Number: 581
Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 - 2:00 pm: |
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Hi carrie,
me stay opp bedok point blk 20+ there...my main concern is to have someone to help her with homework after school else if continue to let my mum take care will be back to sq one - watch tv or sleep. moreover my mum getting old liao, so don't want to burden her also. so hope to find a desired sch with after sch care.
How many child do you have ? I only have 1 girl and she's rather shy, so i tot putting her in a mix sch is better. if you were in my shoe, will you do the same too ? |
Jun (lwg26)
Intermediate Member
Username: lwg26
Post Number: 2641
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 - 5:12 pm: |
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Carrie,
Congrats, so your dd got into SAC. Yes there's creative writing from P1. I think no need so kanchiong. You monitor and see if she can cope before enrolling. Now P1 no more exam so can let her read more first. Unless u feel her English standard not good then enrol. |
carrie (cptwins_mum)
Junior Member
Username: cptwins_mum
Post Number: 349
Registered: 11-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 - 9:41 am: |
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Jun
Yah..went balloting yesterday morning at SAC, almost gt heart attack, cos we are the no.16 to b called out of the 18 places! N 29 applicants for e 1-2km. Although nt my first choice, but at least its still.a 2nd choice, dun have to wait for MOE to send me to sme ulu sch...keke...
Her English standard I feel quite ok, but it comes to writing..I dunnoe hw to guide her..plus my own English standard nt so gd mah...so tinkin of creative writing class will b gd for her... she getting lazy to read leh...how do u motivate ur kids to read more? |
carrie (cptwins_mum)
Junior Member
Username: cptwins_mum
Post Number: 351
Registered: 11-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 - 10:34 am: |
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Hi Purin
I dunnoe much abt student care leh, cos gt MIL n helper at home to help look after e kids... I have another boy @ 19mths...sorry, can't advise much on tat...have u try to find out is ther any student care ard tat area? Wat I
understand is if student care is not walking distance frm e pri sch, thn u ll have to arrange sch bus to send ur kid to n fro e student care rite? If u wan student care under e sch, looks like only RSS has leh...thn u ll have to check wif tt sch see wats ur home-sch distance, see still in time to register urself as PV or gt any affiliation anot...unless u wana take a low chance in phase 2C balloting (provided u r within 1km)...
Tink it ll take time for a kid to outgrown her shyness leh,so mixed or gals sch doesn't matter or u gt register her in enrichments which encourage her to b more sociable,confident,outgoing,etc. One of which I can think of is speech & drama class....
If u can find a gd student care ard ur area, n if u dun mind a more neighbourhood sch, tink nearest to u will b bedok green.... |
Jun (lwg26)
Intermediate Member
Username: lwg26
Post Number: 2651
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 - 10:49 am: |
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Carrie,
Go library regularly? We go library every week and i let them choose their own books. We always borrow many books back. I buy some of the classic ones which I feel can read and re-read like Roald Dahl. I used to read to them once or twice every day now I do it alternate day. I got difficulty encouraging my son to read as he doesn't like wordy books - basically lazy. Now I ask him to choose his own books in library and he became more interested. He likes comics like Doraemon and 西游记 so I will source for him. Now I'm encouraging my gal to read newspaper daily. I told her no need to read every article, just read headlines. |
carrie (cptwins_mum)
Junior Member
Username: cptwins_mum
Post Number: 352
Registered: 11-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 - 8:52 pm: |
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Hi Jun
Thanks for ur suggestions! Maybe can slowly ask my gal to read newspaper together wif me.... but I have to have the habit of reading myself first! Haha. I bring my kids to library... but nt every week... have u been to e new libraries at clementi mall or Nex. Their books r v new till I always feel like borrowing lots n lots...haha... |
yawn yawn (yawn2)
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Username: yawn2
Post Number: 362
Registered: 11-2010
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 - 10:10 pm: |
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carrie
from p2, can subscribe 'red dot' through school. newspapers but easier version
SAC is at temporary premise? when moving back to Bedok north ave 4?
I recall a student care directly opposite SAC, if remember correctly student care is at blk 95 |
Jun (lwg26)
Intermediate Member
Username: lwg26
Post Number: 2653
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, August 18, 2011 - 9:09 am: |
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Carrie,
At k2, the topics in Straits times may not interest her cos mostly serious stuff. My gal started off with flipping newspaper this year and reading some news in Home page. She still doesn't do it consistently. But it's ok just let her build up the habit. I encouraged her to read more because she hasn't gone for English enrichment this year as we have no time to send her. She pestered me to join ds for English next year. It's a dillema. if I start her with tuition, she will be more bored down and less time to learn on her own
I haven't been to Nex or Clementi Mall. Will go there some day. Usually we go Marine parade library
Yawn,
I've to beg my ds to read Little red dot. He only interested in comics and books with big words. Sigh... |
Shirley Pang (sheley)
Junior Member
Username: sheley
Post Number: 117
Registered: 1-2010
| | Posted on Thursday, August 18, 2011 - 12:26 pm: |
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Hi mummies,
I am mother of 2. 20 months old gal and 3 months old old.
Next year, my daughter will be in N1. Currently searching for a school that gives 3/4 hours of lesson daily. Any recommendations?
Has anyone send their child to Ripples montessori? Couldn't find any review. |
yawn yawn (yawn2)
Junior Member
Username: yawn2
Post Number: 363
Registered: 11-2010
| | Posted on Thursday, August 18, 2011 - 12:40 pm: |
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Shirley
These are popular choices - PCF at blk 135 (4 hours) or Bethesda along Bedok North Ave 3 (3 hours) or Soka at Tampines |
yawn yawn (yawn2)
Junior Member
Username: yawn2
Post Number: 364
Registered: 11-2010
| | Posted on Thursday, August 18, 2011 - 12:41 pm: |
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Iwg26
My dd2 refused to read 'red dot' too. I think it's due to text type layout, not appealing to young children.
She likes young scientists though, comics easier to read |
Shirley Pang (sheley)
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Username: sheley
Post Number: 118
Registered: 1-2010
| | Posted on Thursday, August 18, 2011 - 1:36 pm: |
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Thanks Yawn.
Will give them a call. |
purin (eleven11)
Member
Username: eleven11
Post Number: 583
Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Friday, August 19, 2011 - 1:48 pm: |
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Hi carrie,
Thanks for your advise. I have not actually do research on whether there are any student care centre around that area but strange ley, i tot i read in SAC wedsite that there's after sch care services ? Maybe not inside the school ba...
My girl can mix well with her classmates when she's in her class. (she's attending PCF K1 now) but when she's outside, she tend to be quite. For example, she will refuse to address our neighbour auntie / uncle even when we ask her to do so...oh she's also attending ballet and Yamaha JMC on weekends..so hopefully these can encourage her to be more sociable |
carrie (cptwins_mum)
Junior Member
Username: cptwins_mum
Post Number: 353
Registered: 11-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 9:33 pm: |
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yawns/jun
oh...still got such thing to subscribe ah... will bear that in mind....
SAC is still at the temp premise, they will be shifting bk to the original premise hopefully by jan 2013actually i dunnoe whers the exact location of the original premise yet leh! haha
purin
ohh... i din read tat up... mayb u wana call up e sch n confirm better? or could b the student care tat yawn yawn has mentioned at blk 95, which is v near SAC. thn at least u can do early planning on which sch to register ur gal....
if she can mix well wif her friends n classmates, i tink shld be okay lah... dun worry too much?! i believe the enrichments shes attending will help her... cos they gt to sing & dance in front of parents ah... will definately build up their self confidence also...
Shirley
u can also check out Bedok Lutheran Church (bedok south avenue 2), its a 3 hr class daily... |
yawn yawn (yawn2)
Junior Member
Username: yawn2
Post Number: 367
Registered: 11-2010
| | Posted on Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 9:47 pm: |
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carrie
It's at bedok north ave 4. Only 1 bus there, number 17
purin
my kids won't address neighbhours either. I think partly my fault because I taught them not to speak to strangers. So now they classify everyone else outside family as strangers. Even if I ask them to greet neighbhours they won't |
Jun (lwg26)
Intermediate Member
Username: lwg26
Post Number: 2654
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Monday, August 22, 2011 - 10:18 pm: |
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Purin,
Probably your gal is slow to warm up. I see my 3 kids qt different characters also. Dd1 super sociable. She likes to strike conversation w strangers and become long lost 'friends' in short while. Ds1 is quiet n shy, rarely speak to strangers. Ds2 is sociable like jiejie. I think they will change when they grow older so just encourage her to speak up would be good enough.
Student care:
You can choose further studentcare n ask the schoolbus to fetch |
Lee Tai (winniebear)
Member
Username: winniebear
Post Number: 800
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 - 9:08 am: |
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Hello mummies
We are finally reaching the last term of school |
Jun (lwg26)
Intermediate Member
Username: lwg26
Post Number: 2673
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 - 9:19 pm: |
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Still got final year exam.... |
Taurus (dlai)
Member
Username: dlai
Post Number: 565
Registered: 7-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 - 10:11 pm: |
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Hi mummies, my son Hving test nw.. Me very stress nw.. Cos he quite weak in eng.. |
jamie (jamie_nov)
Intermediate Member
Username: jamie_nov
Post Number: 4745
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Friday, September 30, 2011 - 10:02 am: |
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Hi mummies, I'm moving to bedok res view by yr end/ nx beg of the year.. Am searching for a cc to plc my girl in.. But it seems that I'd require sch bus svcs cuz all not nearby.. Any mummies using bus svc for ur child?
Also, have narrowed down a few schs, any comments abt them?
Kinder land @ safra tamps
Kidzpro @ tamps mart
CH @ bedok ctrl
CH @ bedok res
Blossom Edugroup @ Jalan limau purut near tanah Merah mrt
I haven't viewed the schs yet becuz I'm staying all the way west nw. I wan to consol everything n go visit in 1 day.. |
yawn yawn (yawn2)
Junior Member
Username: yawn2
Post Number: 433
Registered: 11-2010
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 - 12:08 pm: |
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Iwg26
PM you |
Lee Tai (winniebear)
Member
Username: winniebear
Post Number: 803
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 8:16 am: |
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Hello Mommies
I am actually quite relax this year with my dd1 who is in Pri 1. Not much tests and homework and no exams I let her study on her own if there are tests hence didn't stress myself ;p |
MammaMia (pabc888)
New member
Username: pabc888
Post Number: 3
Registered: 10-2011
| | Posted on Thursday, October 13, 2011 - 2:22 am: |
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Hi mummy, I m new here ..... moved to Bedok from west two years ago ..... Now SAHM, found it very sian ..... everyday the same busy with 3 kids ....
School Dec 2011 holidays coming, any program for young children ? |
Angel (angelsk)
Junior Member
Username: angelsk
Post Number: 122
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, October 13, 2011 - 3:58 pm: |
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Hi
I am also staying near bedok area. I have a gal turning 3 in november. Wonder if any mummies are keen to arrange for play dates for our kids? |
jamie (jamie_nov)
Intermediate Member
Username: jamie_nov
Post Number: 4779
Registered: 10-2008
| | Posted on Monday, October 17, 2011 - 10:44 pm: |
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Forgot to check back in lolll..
Mamma mia, I'm following in ur footsteps, moving frm west to east bt prob next beginning of the yr.
Angel: I'm keen! But erm only can make it nx yr.. :p |
Angel (angelsk)
Junior Member
Username: angelsk
Post Number: 123
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 - 11:33 am: |
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Hi Jamie
Sure, we can arrange for play date next year
You can PM me then we can arrange for play date for our kids |
buzz (buzzgayu)
Member
Username: buzzgayu
Post Number: 1457
Registered: 8-2009
| | Posted on Friday, October 28, 2011 - 3:40 pm: |
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Hi all , I m also new to the east area. So late now to register for playgroup for my 29 mth gal
Any suggestions |
Tee (papillion)
New member
Username: papillion
Post Number: 26
Registered: 4-2011
| | Posted on Friday, October 28, 2011 - 5:01 pm: |
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3hr playschool. Nice environment. Children get to fly kite during outdoor play. No such environment in Singapore. Interested to find out more pls Pm me. Thanks
Near Lavender Mrt. |
Kris (krishojw)
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Username: krishojw
Post Number: 658
Registered: 2-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, October 30, 2011 - 12:44 am: |
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HI Mummies,
Long time since I last log in. Let have play date in the east area.
Buzz,
Nv too late to let ur girl start playgroup.
Jun,
Ur girl is so sociable. TT day she chat with me like we know me for years. She give everyone a cheerful and comfortable feeling. Makes people want to chat with her more. |
SamSam (sam09)
Junior Member
Username: sam09
Post Number: 265
Registered: 3-2009
| | Posted on Monday, October 31, 2011 - 1:03 pm: |
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Hi mummies,
Any plagroup/childcare at bedok reservoir to recommend for my 3 years old boy? Sunflower childcare at kaki bukit cc good? thanks in advance |
Lee Tai (winniebear)
Member
Username: winniebear
Post Number: 814
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Friday, November 11, 2011 - 9:05 am: |
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Hi yawn
Which english dictionary did you get for your gals?
I am sourcing one for my gal but don't know which is suitable for primary school ... |
chujie (chujie)
Junior Member
Username: chujie
Post Number: 361
Registered: 3-2008
| | Posted on Monday, November 14, 2011 - 3:57 pm: |
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Hi all,
new here as I move to east side and now my son study in Bedok Lutheran Church Kindergarten
Recently receive their notice said next year will skip lunch but only light snack for afternoon kid.. any of you still hv kid in afternoon class.. how you all feel about it.. |
yawn yawn (yawn2)
Junior Member
Username: yawn2
Post Number: 459
Registered: 11-2010
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 - 5:11 pm: |
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winniebear
I've 2 at home. Times Chambers School Dictionary (blue cover) and Macmillan School Dictionary (red cover).
Both incomplete, as in some words not available in 1 dictionary, then I can check the other. And vice versa. So it's better to get at least 2 dictionaries. |
yawn yawn (yawn2)
Junior Member
Username: yawn2
Post Number: 460
Registered: 11-2010
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 - 5:11 pm: |
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Holiday programme
Any interesting recommendation? |
mummyto2 (mummyto2)
Junior Member
Username: mummyto2
Post Number: 381
Registered: 7-2008
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 - 10:23 am: |
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Hi mummies
Does anyone have any feedback on "Frankel Tutors" at Kembangan Plaza? They conduct group tuition for upper pri to sec school students.
Thanks |
happymummy (happymummy77)
New member
Username: happymummy77
Post Number: 1
Registered: 12-2011
| | Posted on Friday, December 30, 2011 - 8:27 pm: |
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hello mummies in the East,
its a been a big challenge to try and find a decent school in the East.
tempted to send my kiddo to Holy Grace cos of the emphasis in Mandarin. However, I do hear some ugly things about the school..Any comments from mummies? |
la_paix (la_paix)
New member
Username: la_paix
Post Number: 95
Registered: 1-2010
| | Posted on Thursday, February 09, 2012 - 9:19 am: |
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Hello mummies,
I am looking for a part time confinement lady who can cook lunch and dinner for me. I stay near Bedok Central (North). Pls pm or email me at burrpieus@yahoo.com. EDD 11 March 2012. Thanks. |
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