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Purin (purin)
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Username: purin
Post Number: 1766
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 - 3:09 pm: | 
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Parents with kids attending or going to SJCK are welcome to share their thoughts here. |
yeoloulp (yeoloulp)
New member
Username: yeoloulp
Post Number: 49
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, September 16, 2007 - 4:06 pm: |
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Hi,
Am interested to get more feedback re this kindergarten.
Would appreciate if parents with kids in the kindergarten could post a message on why they like the school, why their kids like the school, how are the teachers, is the curriculum good, etc, basically what sets it apart from the others.. : )
Millions of thanks |
Joyce (lwhjoyce)
New member
Username: lwhjoyce
Post Number: 44
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 - 10:20 pm: |
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Hi Yeoloulp
Have you visited the school? |
yeoloulp (yeoloulp)
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Username: yeoloulp
Post Number: 54
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Monday, September 24, 2007 - 4:14 pm: |
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Hi Joyce!
We only took a quick look at the school from outside... guess that's not really a visit right? : P
Can visits be arranged? |
missk (missk)
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Username: missk
Post Number: 1605
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 12:09 am: |
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I am kinda interested to send my child to sjck in jkt. The business manager called me and I asked him the no of children enrolled so far. He said it's confidential. Then I asked him how many children are there now in playgroup. He said he can't reveal the figure to me. Is this the normal practice in Singapore? |
Annie (annmiko)
Member
Username: annmiko
Post Number: 1173
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 1:15 pm: |
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Huh? What is it that is so confidential that the biz manager can't reveal to potential clients? Tat's very strange. We mummies would prefer a small size playgroup. If u say it's confi, then how can we decide then? Missk, did u feedback to him?
I thinkg of paying a visit too. Tks to Purin for setting up this thread. |
silvery (silvery)
Junior Member
Username: silvery
Post Number: 185
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 25, 2007 - 1:46 pm: |
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Hi All
Heard that the tendering of the land opposite their current school was not successful, but they are looking at expanding their current premises so that they can have more classes. really hope the expansion will go thru' |
Purin (purin)
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Username: purin
Post Number: 1804
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 - 11:22 am: |
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Hi Missk,
You can ask about the size per class. When I called the Singapore branch, we were already on waiting list. Thus, don't have to ask about the number enrolled.
They should be able to tell you how many students in the playgroup.
Silvery,
You must be referring to the Singapore branch. Yes, SJCK is very popular. We have parents sending kids there from Jurong West, from Chinatown, etc. Can see that they don't mind sacrificing the sleeping time of the kids.
Haha! I'm one of them too. I'm residing at Upper Bukit Timah. |
silvery (silvery)
Junior Member
Username: silvery
Post Number: 187
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 - 11:40 am: |
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Hi Purin
How old is ur kid?? Hahah me too.. i m residing in Yishun... but i hope to get into the AM class instead of the PM.. DD naps around noon time. |
Purin (purin)
Member
Username: purin
Post Number: 1807
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 - 7:02 pm: |
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Hi Silvery,
Mine is 2005 baby. We have a place in 2009 nursery AM class.
How about yours? |
Joyce (lwhjoyce)
New member
Username: lwhjoyce
Post Number: 49
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 - 9:04 pm: |
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Hi Silvery
May I ask when did you found out their tendering not successful huh?
We have confirmed a nursery place for my DD in 2010. But still on wait list for Pre Nursery in 2009.
Wow that is far for you from Yishun to SCJK. Would you have think of other kindy as back up? |
silvery (silvery)
Junior Member
Username: silvery
Post Number: 188
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 - 11:23 pm: |
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Hi Purin
Mine is 2005 baby too, wait list for 2008 but firmed on 2009 (PM)- hoping to swop to AM.
Hi Joyce
Mm.. i found out a few days ago, i called to find out whether the bidding is successful or not so that i do not need to find "back up". Hahha yes, but because is near to my mum place can help to bb-sit my kids. |
Purin (purin)
Member
Username: purin
Post Number: 1810
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 - 11:31 pm: |
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Hi Silvery,
My DS is currently in another pre-school. I didn't ask to be placed on the wait list for pre-nursery cos I want him to play for another year.
So there may be chance that our kids are in the same session. However, will definitely see you in some of the school functions. |
yeoloulp (yeoloulp)
New member
Username: yeoloulp
Post Number: 64
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 12:09 am: |
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Hi all,
Hee hee... why are there no parents with kids already attending SJCK posting any comments?
Actually, I only learnt about SJCK from this forum. Had no idea it is a popluar kindy.
Sigh... I live in Pasir Ris. It's really far and that's why I'm so eager to find out what sets SJCK apart from the rest of the kindergartens..
Any views?
Millions of thanks! |
silvery (silvery)
Junior Member
Username: silvery
Post Number: 189
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 11:43 am: |
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Hi Purin,
What school is your DS attending? Are u a SAHM? |
Purin (purin)
Member
Username: purin
Post Number: 1813
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 1:04 pm: |
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Hi Yeoloulp,
Since you are staying so far, don't really advise you to choose SJCK. You'll need to send your child to school everyday. Unless you move.
For us, the school bus does come to our estate. I've seen it on some mornings arriving at around 7.15am.
So DS will definitely be taking school bus.
Hi Silvery,
Hee! I'm not a SAHM. In a dilemma now cos DH asks me to resign end of yr. However, I can't bear to do it cos that means I'll have no financial freedom and I won't be able to buy things for DS as and when I want.
DS is attending a montessori pre-school at Newton. He's taking school bus every morning and he needs to wake up at 6.50am. Will be the same when he goes SJCK.
How about yours? Attending any school at the moment? Are you a SAHM? |
silvery (silvery)
Junior Member
Username: silvery
Post Number: 193
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 3:15 pm: |
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Hi Purin
Yes i am a SAHM, as i just returned to Singapore after less than 3 years stay in the States. Will be SAHM for a while cos i just gave birth to my 2nd bb..As for school, i am still in the stage of hunting for schools. Right now, she is not attending any school just enrichment class. So Which month is your DS born in? Mine is Oct.Well, i agree with you a big sacrifice to quit your job, unless you are planning to have another bb  |
ginger (gingerbread)
Intermediate Member
Username: gingerbread
Post Number: 4598
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 6:37 pm: |
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Hi moms!
I've reserved a place for Nursery for my DD for Yr2010 and on waiting list for pre-nursery for 2009 at SJCK. Seems that most of us are on waitlist for 2009 huh!
Purin
Can I check with you which montessori school is your DS attending? I'm looking around for a monte school for my 19months old baby. So far, I've been to MMI at Upp Bt Timah, everything else seems good except its really small. |
Purin (purin)
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Username: purin
Post Number: 1814
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Friday, September 28, 2007 - 1:43 pm: |
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Hi Ginger,
Where is MMI at Upper Bukit Timah? Don't remember seeing one along Bukit Timah. Hee! Or maybe cos I only travel from Newton Mrt to Beauty World.
The montessori school that DS is attending only takes in kids around 2.5yrs. This is a pre-school, not a childcare. If not wrong, MMI is a childcare. |
ginger (gingerbread)
Intermediate Member
Username: gingerbread
Post Number: 4604
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Friday, September 28, 2007 - 4:41 pm: |
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Purin
Its actually at Rail Mall, its REALLY tiny, so i decided to skip that!
Oh pre-school! Care to share which one is it? |
Purin (purin)
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Username: purin
Post Number: 1826
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Monday, October 01, 2007 - 1:34 pm: |
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Hi Ginger,
Haha! Think I'll be in a dilemma cos I just saw all their teaching materials and it's really very good. My understanding is most kindergarten like Pat's schoolhouse will only teach till the count of 100 for Maths. However, for Montessori, they can go up till thousands if the child is capable of doing that. |
avocado (avocado)
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Username: avocado
Post Number: 572
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Monday, October 01, 2007 - 4:45 pm: |
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Purin,
My son will b going to nursery,SJCK next yr,PM class.
Ya,how come no mummies give comment abt this school? We just went to the talk at St James 2wk ago.
Biw,they've 10yrs lease at Harding Rd.I am staying at Bt Timah so it is still reasonably convenient to put my son there. |
avocado (avocado)
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Username: avocado
Post Number: 573
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Monday, October 01, 2007 - 4:50 pm: |
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Ginger,
u might wanna try Montessori For Children.They've 2branches:newton road & Broadrick Road.
The AM session is oredi full.The last time i asked,they still hv few vacancies for PM session which is 12:30 to 3:30 for Jan'08 |
Joyce (lwhjoyce)
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Username: lwhjoyce
Post Number: 56
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Monday, October 01, 2007 - 5:46 pm: |
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Hi Ginger,
seems like yr DD and mine will be classmates. Which month is yr DD. Mine is August. They also put us on waiting list for her Pre Nursery in 2009. Btw what is waiting list no. and which session did you opt for yr DD PN and N. Both is session 2 for my DD. |
ginger (gingerbread)
Intermediate Member
Username: gingerbread
Post Number: 4612
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Monday, October 01, 2007 - 7:54 pm: |
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Purin,
I was really set on MMI until they let me in to see the classroom. I was prepared that its really small, but when I saw the toilet, I freaked. Its ONE toilet and its squatting kind  then I start to "hiam" the place, really small work area for 12kids!! So I decided to look around.
So far I've been to Faith n Blossom Monte which is about 5 mins from my place. Faith looks really good, low sinks for children, clean n spacious with nice playground. Cant say the same for Blossom!
Avocado
Thanks for the recommendations. I've heard about Monte for Children. Seems very good, but its a little bit too far for me to travel cuz I'm staying at hillview. Not very willing to travel to Newton if its a daily basis leh
Joyce
My DD is born on 28Feb. I opt for morning session cuz I think they usually take naps in the afternoon? Also, I was told lunch will be provided if I take the session 2, but my DD is allergic to alot of things, so I think no meals is better for me!! |
Purin (purin)
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Username: purin
Post Number: 1828
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Monday, October 01, 2007 - 9:51 pm: |
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Hi Ginger,
Missed your question above. Yes, DS is with Monte for Children.
We can only choose one method of teaching later. Not advisable to put your kid at one using a more classroom based/systematic approach kindergarten, and one Montessori school.
Talking about distance. Silvery is residing at Yishun. Her DS will be in 2009 PM class. Hee! Hillview to SJCK also quite far actually. Will your child be taking the school bus? Mine will be most probably and he will have to wake up at 6.45am.
Hi Avocado,
Which part of Bukit Timah do you live? I'm near Beauty World.
Hi Silvery,
DS is Apr 2005 baby. |
ginger (gingerbread)
Intermediate Member
Username: gingerbread
Post Number: 4613
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Monday, October 01, 2007 - 10:02 pm: |
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Purin
So you are saying that if our child goes to kindy, not advisable to go Monte in the afternoon for extra lesson rite? Cuz i know a few ppl who do that. Hmmm
Originally I thght SJCK is still at Holland, but for me to drive down, its pretty near, about 15mins. I also have neighbours whose kids are studying there.
Near Beautyworld? I'm staying at the begining of Hillview, pretty near BW also! |
Purin (purin)
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Username: purin
Post Number: 1829
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Monday, October 01, 2007 - 10:10 pm: |
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Hi Ginger,
Yes, not advisable cos the methods of teaching are different. This is to prevent the child from getting confused.
By the way, are you a SAHM? |
ginger (gingerbread)
Intermediate Member
Username: gingerbread
Post Number: 4614
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Monday, October 01, 2007 - 10:13 pm: |
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Purin,
thanks for the clarification
yes i m a SAHM what about you? |
Purin (purin)
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Username: purin
Post Number: 1831
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Monday, October 01, 2007 - 10:30 pm: |
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Hi Ginger,
I'm a FTWM. Can't bear to let go of my financial freedom status. |
avocado (avocado)
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Username: avocado
Post Number: 575
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 02, 2007 - 4:11 pm: |
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Ginger,
Hillview,hmm..not familiar with the kindergarten there...
Purin,
i stay near to Nanyang Pri.Our plan is to put him at Nanyang Kinder but oredi fully booked. |
silvery (silvery)
Junior Member
Username: silvery
Post Number: 199
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 02, 2007 - 9:01 pm: |
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Hi Purin
No, i will drive my daughter to school. haha.. think if i opt for school bus, she will have to wake up much earlier. |
Purin (purin)
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Username: purin
Post Number: 1834
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 02, 2007 - 10:12 pm: |
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Hi Silvery,
Your DD in PM session right? Quite ok if you travel by CTE. But if AM, CTE can be jammed.
Actually I find them quite pitiful. Need to wake up at 7.30am latest if in AM.
DS has to wake up at 6.45am on weekdays. As good as attending a primary school. |
silvery (silvery)
Junior Member
Username: silvery
Post Number: 200
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 03, 2007 - 9:42 am: |
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Hi Purin
Ya the wait list for 2008 PM seems to have better chance than AM. But hoping to go for AM class cos DD naps around 12.30pm. Plus she wakes up at around 7am. Ya you are right CTE is Jammed in the morning. Thinking of taking the small road not highway.
Is your DS accepted in 2008 or on wait list? |
avocado (avocado)
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Username: avocado
Post Number: 576
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 03, 2007 - 9:43 am: |
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still no comments from mummies whose children study at SJCK? |
Purin (purin)
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Username: purin
Post Number: 1840
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 03, 2007 - 7:38 pm: |
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Hi Silvery,
We didn't enrol DS for pre-nursery, i.e. in 2008. We want him to learn through play and enjoy as much as he can till the age of 4.
He's confirmed for 2009 AM.
Actually their sleeping pattern will change. Some kids don't nap after the age of 3. They will sleep earlier at night.
Hi Avocado,
Can forget about NY Kindergarten. If not wrong, only 60 vacancies and they give priorities to old boys/girls and their siblings. Just like enrolling into a primary school. |
silvery (silvery)
Junior Member
Username: silvery
Post Number: 201
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, October 04, 2007 - 6:12 pm: |
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Hi Purin
Oic.. as for DD sleeping.. i am quite happy cos she wakes up early and nap for 2 hrs in the afternoon
she is still able to sleep at 8pm. Thats why i didnt want too much changes for her. I just pray that someone in the AM wants to swop for PM. hehe..
When did u register for your DS to get confirmation for 2009? |
Joyce (lwhjoyce)
New member
Username: lwhjoyce
Post Number: 59
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - 7:06 am: |
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Hi Avocado
Yes, agreed with Purin to forget about NYK. They put my DD on waiting list. Her no. is 100. Anyway we are looking for other options for chinese based kindi. Do you have any recommendation? |
Joyce (lwhjoyce)
New member
Username: lwhjoyce
Post Number: 60
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - 7:10 am: |
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Hi Silvery,
Is your DD on waiting list for PN in 2008? Do you know what is her quenue no. Currently, they are calling these group of parents to offer them a place. They are using their own premises since they unable to get the addition land. |
avocado (avocado)
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Username: avocado
Post Number: 585
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - 11:40 am: |
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Joyce,
U can try Newton Kindy.Heard they r chinese based oso. |
Joyce (lwhjoyce)
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Username: lwhjoyce
Post Number: 64
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - 2:11 pm: |
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Yes, have heard about that kindy and have already made plans to attend their playgroup next year so that can have priority for their Pre Nursery class. |
silvery (silvery)
Junior Member
Username: silvery
Post Number: 207
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 - 4:40 pm: |
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Hi Joyce
my DD queue number for both AM and PM 2008 is in the early forties, as for 2009 PM (5th) in the queue. Stil waiting for call. As for chinese, i may consider enrolling DD to Tienhsia, heard is good. |
Purin (purin)
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Username: purin
Post Number: 1875
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 7:40 am: |
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Hi Silvery/Joyce,
I have heard good comments about Tienhsia too.
Currently DS is attending a once a week Chinese lesson, similar to JG/GUG. |
silvery (silvery)
Junior Member
Username: silvery
Post Number: 209
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 - 12:29 am: |
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Hi
Any update regarding the school? Wonder will they have more classes. |
Joyce (lwhjoyce)
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Username: lwhjoyce
Post Number: 81
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 11:28 am: |
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Silvery,
As far as I know they are still doing the confirmation exercise for the 2008 PN. For 2009 confirmation, we should be able to know by Dec this year.
Purin
Would you be able to share more about Tienhsia. Thanks in advance. |
silvery (silvery)
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Username: silvery
Post Number: 215
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - 9:36 am: |
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Hi Joyce
My DD got in 2008 AM session.. me so happy!!
As for tienhsia, they use games etc to teach kids chinese, which really makes learning chinese Fun!! You can check out at their website. http://www.tienhsia.com/ |
Joyce (lwhjoyce)
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Username: lwhjoyce
Post Number: 84
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 9:27 am: |
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Hi Silvery
Congats and happy for you and your DD. It is so wonderful to have this club over here. Btw are you still SAHM? I'm SAHM too. But teaches on certain days . Realise not many SAHM here. Have send you an email before regarding Tienhsia. Did you receive my email? My email is lwhjoyce@singnet.com.sg |
silvery (silvery)
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Username: silvery
Post Number: 219
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 11:07 am: |
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Hi Joyce
Thanks.. ya me a SAHM too... you are teacher too? Wow.. i called Tienhsia to enquire, the new schedule i heard is not out yet. My email is bkekr@yahoo.com |
muffin (cupcake)
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Username: cupcake
Post Number: 912
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 21, 2007 - 6:27 pm: |
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Hi mummies,
Revive this thread as my dd got into the PN am session for 2008 and I hope to hv more kakis to share our kids' progress in the school or perhaps go for some tea while waiting for our kids . Did anyone go for the orientation talks? |
silvery (silvery)
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Username: silvery
Post Number: 289
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 21, 2007 - 11:28 pm: |
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Hi Muffin,
My DD also in PN AM 2008.. didnt went for the talk but hubby did (but i was taking a stroll at Botanic garden with DDs) but i did went over later on to buy the unforms, t-shirts and hat.. Ya. me too would love to be in the kakis group.. haha ya can meet for tea.. The food court at Botanic garden is nt too bad.. |
muffin (cupcake)
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Username: cupcake
Post Number: 914
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, November 22, 2007 - 10:55 am: |
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Hi Slivery
I thought sales of uniform only starts on Monday? Anyway I rushed back after the talk as I was not feeling well. How many sets did u buy and how much does it cost in total?? Did they ask you to buy any books? One mother whose kid got into gracefield said the school gave her a list of books to purchase and they are quite ex! |
silvery (silvery)
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Username: silvery
Post Number: 293
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, November 22, 2007 - 2:08 pm: |
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Hi.. muffin
no leh, i got it straight after the orientation talk, as i am with DD so can measure for her size. haha.. think i am the only one getting it cos most parents want to bring their kids down for the fit. i am not sure how much each set cost, all i know i paid around $51 for 2 set of uniforms and 2 t-shirts. The hat is FREE (included in ur fees payment) as for the jacket, currently no stock, but u need to purchase one i guess. The fees included the materials, so no more extra $$.. but they do encouraged donations |
muffin (cupcake)
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Username: cupcake
Post Number: 917
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, November 22, 2007 - 3:00 pm: |
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hi slivery,
yar lor, they told us not to bring kids, so I didnt. Also my hb was overseas so I left my gal with my FIL and maid. Maybe I will drop by again this friday to buy uniforms. |
silvery (silvery)
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Username: silvery
Post Number: 300
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, November 22, 2007 - 8:48 pm: |
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Hi Muffin
so will u be accompany your DD for the first few days? Were u on wait-list too? SAHM? Me SAHM, no choice got 2 young kids thus decided to be full time. |
Joyce (lwhjoyce)
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Username: lwhjoyce
Post Number: 90
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, November 22, 2007 - 10:30 pm: |
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Hi Silvery and Muffin
Great that this thread is revived again. Have not been catching up with all of you. They still have not called me whether it is confirmed for my DD 2009 PN. Guess maybe next month or Jan 2008.
DH and I like their PN T-Shirts. Do they come with shorts as well?
I am also SAHM during the day time and teach on weekends and some weekdays evening. Maybe we can form a gathering in Dec to meet up at SBG park and makan at their foodcourt. How about that? |
silvery (silvery)
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Username: silvery
Post Number: 302
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, November 22, 2007 - 10:56 pm: |
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Hi Joyce
No, it doesnt come with shorts. The short use, is the uniform short.. haha me kinda worried, cos DD is pretty small built even with size S (the smallest size), is still alittle lose...scared her short will fall off when she do physical activities |
muffin (cupcake)
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Username: cupcake
Post Number: 920
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Friday, November 23, 2007 - 8:11 am: |
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Hi Slivery
Yes, I will be accompaning my DD for the 1st few days. A little apprehensive if she can settle down after the 1st week as she has never left my side before. hahaha. I was on the waitlist for PN but I got a confirmed afternoon slot for N1 (2009), juz trying my luck with the PN and was surprised when I got it as the q numbers were already in the 30s.
I am SAHM, with one DD and another one on the way in June. Are the shorts the elastic type? Maybe u can tighten the elastic. can I check if ur DD is toilet trained? Mine is only toilet trained at home, she wear diaper when we bring her out. Till now, she still has not been able to tell me when she wants to go when outside, or when she does tell its too late!! hiaz... |
silvery (silvery)
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Username: silvery
Post Number: 304
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Friday, November 23, 2007 - 9:13 am: |
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Hi Muffin
I want to accompany her for the initial few days, but am afraid i will be too emotional cos like u she has never left my side except once (when i was delivering my 2nd DD).. haha hope i can be the brave one. Congrats so are u having a boy or girl? Is challenging to have 2 but at the same time, u see the way they bond and love each other is very heartwarming too.
Ya the shorts are elastic type, ya will tighten it cos is a little loose on her. Haha, she not even toilet trained yet.. we just started around 3 weeks ago and it has been frustrating.. alot of accidents but no success yet. I guess partly is becos i need to care for the young one, for example when i bathe the younger DD or nurse DD, she will come and ask for potty but i am too occupied to remove her diapers and sit with her etc.. but i am praying that she will be trained before school starts.. My dd is born in Oct, urs? |
muffin (cupcake)
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Post Number: 922
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Friday, November 23, 2007 - 1:05 pm: |
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Hi Slivery,
I just came back from st james. Got the uniform, t shirts, jackets and hat for her. The shorts juz nice for my gal, I almost got M cos I worry that she cant wear the shorts for long, she has a tummy. hahaha. I dun really like the jacket. The sleeves are removable and zippers are at the arm pit. I worry that she might get scratched by the zippers when she put on. But I was told that its compulsory to use their jacket when she is cold and no others. hiaz.
I am still in my 1st trimester, so I am still unable to determine the sex. My gal is september baby, quite near to urs! |
silvery (silvery)
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Username: silvery
Post Number: 310
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Friday, November 23, 2007 - 1:40 pm: |
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Hi Muffin
How much did u pay for the jacket? |
muffin (cupcake)
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Username: cupcake
Post Number: 923
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| | Posted on Friday, November 23, 2007 - 4:07 pm: |
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The jacket is $25 |
silvery (silvery)
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Username: silvery
Post Number: 311
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Friday, November 23, 2007 - 8:13 pm: |
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Ok thanks.. will drop by next week to get it.. Have u got a school bag for DD? I am still looking around for one that can put a set of clothes, jacket, diaper and water bottle in it..
mm.. i wonder will our gals be in the same class |
Prisci (tabofamily)
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Username: tabofamily
Post Number: 118
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 02, 2008 - 3:37 pm: |
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Hi all
just want to check if there's anyone staying near redhill/ bkt merah area and child attending SJC this year pm session?
Thanks
Pris |
Purin (purin)
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Username: purin
Post Number: 2129
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, January 03, 2008 - 10:46 pm: |
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Hi Prisci,
I know one attending PN PM session staying near Tiong Bahru area. |
Prisci (tabofamily)
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Username: tabofamily
Post Number: 119
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 08, 2008 - 3:39 am: |
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Thanks Purin!
They are starting classes tomorrow!
Soo excited...
Actually i was asking as wanted to check if there's any carpool... do you know how your fren is sending her child to sjck?
Thanks |
Pinny (patpin)
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Username: patpin
Post Number: 568
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, January 10, 2008 - 3:01 pm: |
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Hi mummies with kids in St James,
How has it been for your kids? My boy just started PNPG (AM session) this tuesday. He still needs me to be in the classroom. Aiyo, donno how he'll cope next week man..... stressed.... |
missk (missk)
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Username: missk
Post Number: 1617
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Friday, January 18, 2008 - 6:57 pm: |
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hello mummies
After hearing so much abt sjck, I considered very seriously in putting my child in the one in jkt. In short, the principal wasn't that friendly. The way she talked put people at a distance. She also didnt seem to take feedback very well.
Anyway, does anyone know what's special abt sjck's curriculum, other than the Christian's emphasis? |
Annie (annmiko)
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Username: annmiko
Post Number: 1264
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Friday, January 25, 2008 - 8:41 pm: |
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Hi Prisci,
I'm Purin's friend who staying at Tiong Bahru area and my boy is in PN PM session. Ur child too? Which class is he/she in? My boy in DD10. He's adjusting well according to his teachers. We peeked a few times and saw he enjoyed his classes.
Currently my boy takes school bus to school. Fees is $130 per month. Abt 1/2 hr journey to sch by bus. By car it's ard 15mins. Think bus detour to other places so longer time. |
Pilgrim Mom (pilgrimmom)
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Username: pilgrimmom
Post Number: 41
Registered: 5-2007
| | Posted on Friday, January 25, 2008 - 11:30 pm: |
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Hi all,
My eldest was in St James for four years, graduated last year and is now in P1. My second is in K2 also at St James. I enrolled my kids at St James mainly because it is a Christian school. But I like the school for other reasons - the staff are dedicated, the cost is reasonable, the new location is beautiful and the curriculum is balanced.
Hope this helps! :-)
Pilgrim Mom
http://pilgrimparent.wordpress.com |
handydog (handydog)
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Username: handydog
Post Number: 1591
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, January 26, 2008 - 2:33 am: |
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Hi everyone,
My gal just started nursery in PM session. How's everyone so far?
Pilgrim Mom...I enjoy reading your blog, very inspiring esp with your DIY projects. |
Pilgrim Mom (pilgrimmom)
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Username: pilgrimmom
Post Number: 42
Registered: 5-2007
| | Posted on Saturday, January 26, 2008 - 1:26 pm: |
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Handydog, thanks :-)I hope your child is settling into nursery well. I volunteered for a few days a couple of weeks ago, to help settle in the nursery kids. Most were ok though there were a couple of teary children. It must be hard for them to transition from a home environment with familiar faces, to a school environment with so many new faces!
Pilgrim Mom
http://pilgrimparent.wordpress.com |
Pinny (patpin)
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Username: patpin
Post Number: 569
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, January 26, 2008 - 9:42 pm: |
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Hi mummies,
I'm so glad that my boy has been so eager to go school (and even get on the school bus) after a few days of attending pre-Nursery on his own. He comes home a contented and chatty boy (though most of time i'm guessing what he's trying to tell me).
I told my hubby I'm still wondering wat the teachers do to the children to make them so happy! |
handydog (handydog)
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Username: handydog
Post Number: 1593
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, January 27, 2008 - 12:16 am: |
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Pilgrim Mom ... My gal is very happy to be in the new school. She's a sociable child so not a problem. However so far she has mild rash on her arms (due to change of environment as suggested by doc), got a bump on her head when a big boy accidently knocked her in class, a cheeky boy who likes to disturb her and fell down while holding hands with a boy who's jumping while queuing up for sch bus. Still she likes to go to school despite these incidents... making friends, doing the activities and dancing.
Actually I wasn't too impress with her teacher who is new in school, especially after the head accident. She's a bit lost during orientation and on the first day (couldn't organise the kids). When I saw my gal had a 10cent ball on the back of her head, I called her immediately and she didn't know what happen despite my gal cried loudly in class (she knew but didn't investigate). She said she would check it out the next day. I only found out from my gal in the night that it was an accident, which her teacher called me & told me the same thing next day. I wish she has taken initiative to call me instead of me finding out the bump myself. Well, I just pray & trust God's grace protection over my kid and hopefully her teacher improves over time. Other than this, I still like SJCK
Pinny...yap my gal enjoys going to school but most of time she couldn't tell me what the teacher taught her for the day. |
brownie (brownie_06)
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Username: brownie_06
Post Number: 573
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 1:24 pm: |
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Hi handydog,
My son is in nursery in PM session too. Which class is your gal in? |
handydog (handydog)
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Username: handydog
Post Number: 1600
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 2:13 pm: |
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hi brownie...she's in ss12. ur son? |
starmoon (starmoon)
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Username: starmoon
Post Number: 980
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 2:50 pm: |
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i juz registered my DD for 2009 PN on the waitlist....any idea how chances are like? I didnt know gotta register so early....i asked if can put her on waitlist for 2010 nursery and the lady said they give priority to existing students in PN so just asked me to waitlist for PN. haiz...such a headache cos my girl is year end 2006 bb and i didnt know she will be in pre-nursery next yr cos i thot still go by months like childcare. gg to enrol her in childcare this june when she turns 18months and so fast next yr she gg to pre-nursery like too young. hahaha...dun even know if they accept since she prob isn't toilet trained yet. |
Pinny (patpin)
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Username: patpin
Post Number: 570
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 3:01 pm: |
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Hi starmoon,
My boy is a dec 05 baby and is now currently in PN of st james. They do take in kids who're not toilet trained, cos my boy still not toilet trained yet, hee. Initially, i also thot my boy could be too young to attend PN, then my friend told me not to underestimate the readiness of a year-end baby. Thankfully, my boy only cried for 1 day in class. Just to encourage you that your gal could really be enjoying herself at PN! |
muffin (cupcake)
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Username: cupcake
Post Number: 960
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 3:42 pm: |
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hi mommies,
I am surprised at all the postings when I log in. Seems that this thread is well and alive.
My gal is in PN morning session DD5. Anyone same as mine?
Today I went early and saw my gal's class playing at the playground. It was so hot, I seriously hope that they will build a shelter like the one at the swimming pool. My gal was perspiring under her hat and I didnt see the teachers wiping down the kids before letting them into the airconditioned classroom. But I guess I cant be too fussy, with the teacher and student ratio. My MIL who accompanied me for the 1st time was complaining that how come they dont wipe the perspiration, how come so hot still let them to the playground. hiaz.
But overall, I must say that my gal enjoys going to school very much though she cant really answer me when I ask her what she did in school. |
brownie (brownie_06)
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Username: brownie_06
Post Number: 574
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 4:40 pm: |
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Hi Handydog,
Mine is in SS11.
Does your gal tell you what's happening in class? |
handydog (handydog)
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Username: handydog
Post Number: 1603
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 5:48 pm: |
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hi brownie
Sometime...when I asked her "what did your teacher teach today? or any reading or singing today?", she will say I don't know. Then later she will recall and tell me bits and pieces. How about your boy? How's he doing in class?
Today she came home with a book from sch and read to me...that's a progress. Her chinese not very good so I can't understand her, I wrote a note to Chinese teacher and asked her to write down the lyrics of the song they sing.
Muffin..it's true the teacher can't take care of everyone. Basically our kid has to learn to take care of themselves. My gal also comes home sweaty and tired.
Pinny...my gal din go to PN, went straight to nursery, there are more classes in nursery than PN. Just that if you want morning class, you may want to register soon.
Mommies...are you doing anything for the Family Day Carnival? |
starmoon (starmoon)
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Username: starmoon
Post Number: 981
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 5:55 pm: |
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hi pinny
thanks for the encouragement. did u register your boy way in advance? i juz hope can get my girl into the PN next year...if not i will prob hafta think of other alternatives. haiz... |
*piyo* (secret_garden)
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Username: secret_garden
Post Number: 2881
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 6:19 pm: |
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hi starmoon,
Are there still vacancies for Nursery in yr 2010? If so, you can register/confirm your ger's placement into nursery (yr 2010) and put her in waitlist for PN next yr. What is your q no for PN? morning or afternoon session? They are not opening up additional classes for PN next year so from what I understand from the staff, chances are quite slim for PN if your Q no is very big. |
handydog (handydog)
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Username: handydog
Post Number: 1604
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 6:20 pm: |
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opps I meant this for u starmoon :P
my gal din go to PN, went straight to nursery, there are more classes in nursery than PN. Just that if you want morning class, you may want to register soon. I din want to put my gal so early in sch, instead we attended playgroup since 18mths till 3yo. |
*piyo* (secret_garden)
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Username: secret_garden
Post Number: 2882
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 6:22 pm: |
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Hi handydog,
Does your child feels out of place entering SJCK at nursery level rather than at pre nursery level? How does your child adapt to switching schools from playgroup to st james after getting used to the friends and session at playgroup? |
handydog (handydog)
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Username: handydog
Post Number: 1605
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 6:35 pm: |
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piyo...not really, she's at ease from the first day, most of her classmates are also new in SJCK...but then is my gal, she can go any place and be happy. I waited as I didn't want her to expose to sch so early, more chances of falling sick and I think 3yo to go daily sch is a bit too tiring. She attended playgp 3x week and has learned alot from there, so din want to stop. At least now she is toilet train, less nap required, speak clearly and more indepentant. That's how I feel.
To get her ready for the change, we just talked to her a few times, let her know about the new sch, make new friends and taking sch bus, which she is most excited about. We visited the school a few times last year and she's happy with it. Her pg friends mostly in Maria Stella, and one of them cried for a wk, but now ok after making new friends. Children can adapt, just need some time. |
brownie (brownie_06)
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Username: brownie_06
Post Number: 575
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 10:00 pm: |
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Hi handydog,
Is the book, "Look at me"? My son did tell me about that before he brought the book home.
I looked at the hand out that was given to them, many new words for them to learn. 2 weeks ago, he was given a list and yesterday he was given another list. Trying my best to teach him all the words.
My sister's ex-colleague daughter is in SS7. Heard that the parents in SS7 update each other via email.
piyo,
My son went straight to nursery too. He was attending pre-nursery class in another church.He settled down v well in SJCK. I think kid adapt v fast and easily. |
Pinny (patpin)
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Username: patpin
Post Number: 571
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 10:21 pm: |
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Hi starmoon,
I register my boy last year end-March for PN. But i was on wait list till they announced that they're opening additional classes for PN this year, then my boy got a confirmed place. Like wat Piyo said, think the number of PN classes will stay the same for next year.
Muffin,
My boy's in DD1.
Ya, during the orientation talk, the principal said they're not a childcare centre, so the kids would be taught self-help rather than than the teachers helping them. Aiyo, my boy already caught a cold liao, donno why la. But all my friends with older kids tell me it's part and parcel of them growing up. Ha... |
handydog (handydog)
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Username: handydog
Post Number: 1606
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 10:40 pm: |
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brownie...that's the book. But I didn't get any handout from her English Teacher, only from Chinese teacher. Do you mind email me (pm) the list of words to me? Hmm..think I will call her up. Does each teacher has their own set of teachings? I don't know the parents of her classmates, only met them once and they were bz with their kids. That's nice to have a network to update each other. |
brownie (brownie_06)
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Post Number: 576
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 10:57 pm: |
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Hi handydog,
I will PM the words to you tomorrow cos I did not bring back the list it is at my mum's place. the list is in both english and chinese. They are learning different parts of the body. |
handydog (handydog)
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Username: handydog
Post Number: 1607
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 - 11:07 pm: |
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Thanks Brownie ... only list I got was colourful world - about colours(in Chinese & English). Is this your first list? |
brownie (brownie_06)
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Post Number: 577
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 9:31 am: |
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Hi Handydog,
My first list is not about colors. My first list is about school and how your classmates go to school. The list includes words like: playground, music room, kitchen, teacher, bus, car, school bus, walk, good morning, good afternoon, good bye etc. (in Chinese and English)
I am suspecting that my son learned colors in school cos he keeps singing a song on colors at home (though I cannot really catch the lyrics).
I will pass you the list tonight. |
starmoon (starmoon)
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Username: starmoon
Post Number: 982
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 11:43 am: |
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hi pinny
i see...hope they will open up more classes oso since i know there is a long waitlist for next year. |
Purin (purin)
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Post Number: 2160
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 2:15 pm: |
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Hi Starmoon,
I was in a similar situation as you. When I called up early last year, was told that the waiting list for PN is pretty long, but for Nursery, I'll be 4th in queue for AM. Thus, I put my name down for nursery. In the end, we got a confirmed place for Nursery for 2009 AM. I didn't put his name on waiting list for PN cos I wanted the morning session and chances are nil.
Right now, DS is in another school for pre-nursery. Frankly speaking, I'll be in a dilemma next year cos I'm quite happy with his current school. |
starmoon (starmoon)
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Username: starmoon
Post Number: 983
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 2:31 pm: |
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hi purin
wow so good at least they placed u n the waiting list for nursery...the lady i spoke to when i asked if can put on waitlist for 2010 and she said it is oso full and priority will be given to PN students. She dun even let me on the waitlist so no choice i juz apply for waitlist for PN next yr lor. wad school is your DS attending now? |
monsta (cookiemonsta)
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Username: cookiemonsta
Post Number: 113
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, January 31, 2008 - 9:10 pm: |
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Hi Mommies,
What about Eton House and Chiltern House? Are they any good? |
handydog (handydog)
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Username: handydog
Post Number: 1617
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Friday, February 01, 2008 - 12:49 am: |
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hi brownie...if you have not send me the list, I think no need. I just found the newsletter and saw the topic on body and school. I think the Chinese teacher will give to me later. She has not cover these yet. I spoke to the English teacher, she mentioned that she will give the workbook to the children after she finishes the letters in it. I pm u the lyrics for the colors in chinese if that's the one your boy is singing. |
handydog (handydog)
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Username: handydog
Post Number: 1618
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Friday, February 01, 2008 - 1:04 am: |
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opps..i think u cant read the font. I post the pdf file here. |
brownie (brownie_06)
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Username: brownie_06
Post Number: 578
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Friday, February 01, 2008 - 9:04 am: |
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Hi handydog,
My son did not pass me the above.
You bring your gal to school daily?
My son takes school bus to school but last friday, I brought my son to school and manage to speak to his teacher. Maybe next week, I will bring him to school and chat with his teacher?
You are SAHM?
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handydog (handydog)
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Username: handydog
Post Number: 1619
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Friday, February 01, 2008 - 1:34 pm: |
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hi brownie
I actually asked the teacher for the lyrics and then type it out. I called the teacher yesterday if she could provide like more regular update list of the lessons like the words they learn, but seems unlikely. I din realise some info of term1 lessons in the newsletter given at orientation. At least I have some guidelines to follow.
The head of nursery called me today and was talking about more info of the lessons. She said she will try to put more info in the newsletter esp for the Matal class. Now they have topic like me n my body...they discuss about parts of their body and have activities. Din know that.
Yes I'm a SAHM, with another 1yo gal. My gal also takes the school bus. Thanks for the list, I think the Chinese teacher starts on colors first, will get the others later. |
brownie (brownie_06)
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Username: brownie_06
Post Number: 579
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Friday, February 01, 2008 - 4:15 pm: |
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Hi Handydog,
Talking about Matal class, I do not really know what was being discussed cos I could not get any information from my son.
Regarding colors: I think last week during art lesson, they paint rainbow.
Do you have the list of words on school and classmates? I can scan it tonight. |
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