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handydog (handydog)
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Username: handydog
Post Number: 1620
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Friday, February 01, 2008 - 6:26 pm: | 
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Ya..me too. My girl keeps saying don't know, until I asked her if they teach about body, then she said "Yes!!! Face, fingers, feet" Arrrggg.
For the list of words on sch, think don't need. I'm sure the teacher will give it to me.
R u a sahm too?
Will you be doing anything for the Family Day Carnival? I 'm thinking of giving 2nd hand stuff, books n toys. |
brownie (brownie_06)
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Username: brownie_06
Post Number: 580
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, February 03, 2008 - 9:43 pm: |
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Hi Handydog...
I am not a SAHM. I am a FTWM 
On friday, I just asked my son to pass the form back to his teacher. I volunteered to help out in any area for 1 h ;), will donate 2nd hand stuff and prizes for lucky draw. Also wrote a cheque for kindergarten donation and St. Luke's hospital.
Were you at the open house where pastor richard openly ask for dontation.
Are you attending any of the Super Powerkids program? |
handydog (handydog)
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Username: handydog
Post Number: 1623
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, February 03, 2008 - 11:01 pm: |
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Hi brownie..Don't think I can volunteer with my baby around. I wasn't at the open house, did he? I understand they spend alot on the renovation.
I don't attend the SPK as we attend our church children sunday school. Will you be attending the SPK Chinese New Year program on Tue? Does that mean the kids will not have any celebration in school? |
brownie (brownie_06)
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Username: brownie_06
Post Number: 581
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Monday, February 04, 2008 - 9:13 am: |
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Hi Handydog,
I called up the office, no celebration for CNY. |
handydog (handydog)
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Username: handydog
Post Number: 1625
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Monday, February 04, 2008 - 10:00 am: |
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Oh, I guess they want them to go for the SPK on sunday. Don't think we will go, Sunday sch also has activity. How about u, r u going? |
brownie (brownie_06)
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Username: brownie_06
Post Number: 582
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 05, 2008 - 8:48 am: |
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Hi Handydog,
I am not sure whether I will be going to the SPK on Sunday as I have something on that sunday afternoon.
Your gal received the newsletter on the enrichment class? Are you thinking of signing her up for any of the classes?
I am thinking of the English drama and the art classes by NAFA. |
handydog (handydog)
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Username: handydog
Post Number: 1628
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 05, 2008 - 10:21 am: |
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Don't know if I want to sign her up this term, she's still not use to the timing, usually very tired when she comes home. Maybe next half year. I'm thinking of Eng & Chinese s&d. |
brownie (brownie_06)
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Username: brownie_06
Post Number: 583
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 05, 2008 - 1:08 pm: |
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Hi handydog,
I brought my son to school today. Managed to talk to the head of nursery department.
During Matal class, they are learning about themselves and their body. I was told that the teacher will let them feel something or smell something and expose them to different texture and smell.
The handout given out is apparently what is taught in the chinese class and not english class.
I agreed my son is v tired after school. He can sleep till 6 pm. I have problem asking him to zzz at night. My maid told me a lot of kids zzz in the school bus.
Which school bus is your gal taking? |
handydog (handydog)
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Username: handydog
Post Number: 1629
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 05, 2008 - 2:09 pm: |
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My girl is taking bus 9, takes about 15mins to reach home and I do see kids sleeping in the bus. My girl usually takes 2 hrs nap but sometime just 15mins and she's awake. With naps, she tends to sleep late at night, tossing and turning. I'm trying to adjust her nap just for an hour. |
handydog (handydog)
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Username: handydog
Post Number: 1630
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 2:57 pm: |
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Happy Chinese New Year to all SJKC mommies and kids!!! 祝新年快乐，心想事成！ |
brownie (brownie_06)
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Username: brownie_06
Post Number: 584
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 9:45 am: |
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Hi Handydog,
Did u sign up your gal for the kindermuisk class? Hope later my son will want to go to school after so many days of holiday. |
handydog (handydog)
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Username: handydog
Post Number: 1631
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Monday, February 11, 2008 - 11:57 am: |
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Hi brownie..nope. She attended kindermusik when younger, anyway every fri they have music & movement so I don't see the need to. My gal is so happy to go school, I'm sure he misses his friends. |
Seuss (seuss)
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Username: seuss
Post Number: 1
Registered: 2-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, February 14, 2008 - 2:16 am: |
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where is st james in singapore? |
brownie (brownie_06)
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Username: brownie_06
Post Number: 585
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, February 14, 2008 - 8:54 am: |
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It is located at Harding Road
You can refer to the website:
http://www.sjck.org.sg/
Hi Handydog...does your gal come back and tell u what she learn in Phonics class? These 3 weeks all I know is they are learning "F", "R" and "E". |
handydog (handydog)
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Username: handydog
Post Number: 1643
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, February 14, 2008 - 8:31 pm: |
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hi brownie...This week F, the teacher will have show and tell on what the children bring to school. My gal told me, flower frog five four finger face fan fox..some other can't remember. I will ask her what starts with F, then she will tell me. I will also share with her other words that starts with F everyday.
This is the chinese song my gal sing about body. I think is during the Matal class.
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handydog (handydog)
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Username: handydog
Post Number: 1644
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, February 14, 2008 - 8:35 pm: |
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brownie (brownie_06)
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Username: brownie_06
Post Number: 586
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, February 14, 2008 - 9:00 pm: |
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hi handydog.....thanks for all the information. I will try to ask my son.
I am still trying to get the lyrics for the color song. I wrote a note to his teacher asking for the lyrics, she is yet to response. |
handydog (handydog)
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Username: handydog
Post Number: 1648
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, February 14, 2008 - 11:59 pm: |
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No problem Btw do u mind if you can scan the list of words for my school and friends. Strangely the teacher still haven't give me the list yet. Thanks!!! |
brownie (brownie_06)
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Username: brownie_06
Post Number: 587
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Friday, February 15, 2008 - 9:26 am: |
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hi handydog...okie i will do it when i get home. my son received another list yesterday..the list is about colors...i have that with me today...if u wan i can scan that pc for u now... |
handydog (handydog)
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Username: handydog
Post Number: 1649
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Friday, February 15, 2008 - 11:15 am: |
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Hi brownie..I have the list for colors, think is the same. Thanks
I signed up my gal for the kindermusik, I din know is during lessons, though is after school. How about u? |
brownie (brownie_06)
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Username: brownie_06
Post Number: 588
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Friday, February 15, 2008 - 11:19 am: |
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I signed him up too...cos i prefer him to go for music rather than free play. Now waiting to see whether he is in the class as there is limited places. |
brownie (brownie_06)
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Username: brownie_06
Post Number: 589
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Friday, February 15, 2008 - 11:21 am: |
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hi handydog...did the chinese teacher return you the worksheet that your gal do in class?
At the back of the worsheet, it attached the list of chinese words that is being taught for the theme "My school and friend". I have that list with me in office..i can scan for you later. |
handydog (handydog)
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Username: handydog
Post Number: 1651
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Friday, February 15, 2008 - 4:40 pm: |
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Nope..I only receive the books for English not chinese. Can u help me to scan? Thanks |
brownie (brownie_06)
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Username: brownie_06
Post Number: 590
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 6:31 pm: |
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Hi handydog,
You've got mail. I just sent you the worksheet. My son received his first set of worksheet on Friday. It is on letter A M and S. |
handydog (handydog)
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Username: handydog
Post Number: 1652
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, February 16, 2008 - 9:46 pm: |
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thanks brownie. My gal also received her english worksheet but not chinese. |
vanny k (vannyk)
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Username: vannyk
Post Number: 2825
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - 12:14 pm: |
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Hi Mummies,
I was just wondering how many of you send your kids to St James on the school bus? Can share your thoughts and experience? Eg. if the bus minder is able to handle the kids well, etc
Especially in the light of the recent school bus incident.
My girl will be attending PNPG next year, and I was wondering if she's too young to ride in the little St James school van which comes around my place daily. Or I may have to make other arrangements for her transport instead? Thanks |
Annie (annmiko)
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Username: annmiko
Post Number: 1335
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 07, 2008 - 1:03 am: |
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Hi Vanny,
I sent my DS who's attending PNPG this yr on the sch bus too. So far cos he's the type who cried easily and the only one so the bus minder takes special care of him. Hug him on the 1st few weeks till he no longer cries when he goes up the bus. As for safety, for my DS's bus, they have safety belts for them and the bus minder would put on for them as long as they are seated in the front rows. Older kids they would place them at the back of the school bus where they sit face to face each other. Not sure they've seat belts for ur girl's tpt. U can ask the bus driver.
Of course if you can other arrangements for her tpt e.g fetch her to sch and from sch if u've a car of your own, that's the best. |
*piyo* (secret_garden)
Intermediate Member
Username: secret_garden
Post Number: 3040
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Friday, May 09, 2008 - 11:20 pm: |
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Hi Vanny,
Do you mind sharing which session is your ger attending for PNPG next year? IS she on confirmed placement or waiting list?
Hi mummies who have placed your toddlers on waiting list for PNPG 2009,
Have you received letter from SJCK recently on confirmation of placement for PNPG next year? |
Joyce (lwhjoyce)
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Username: lwhjoyce
Post Number: 94
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, May 10, 2008 - 7:37 am: |
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Hi Piyo
Have just received the confirmation letter yesterday. What about you? Are you planning to send yr DD there? |
*piyo* (secret_garden)
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Username: secret_garden
Post Number: 3041
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, May 11, 2008 - 10:30 pm: |
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Hi Joyce,
I am planning to email you tomorrow when I go back office. Is yours the enrollment letter? Which session is your DD given? Can you email/pm me?
Now I dilemma, dunno to stay on in the current cc or move her to SJ cos initially tot slim chance of getting in |
vanny k (vannyk)
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Username: vannyk
Post Number: 2837
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Monday, May 12, 2008 - 10:49 pm: |
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Hi Annie,
thanks for your reassurance.
Guess I'll have to check with the bus driver abt the belts then. I drive, but happen to also be a FTWM. So, at the very least, I'll still need her to travel to school on the bus and likely, I'll be able to fetch her home after school.
HI Piyo,
My girl was on waitlist for PNPG in 2009, but is now confirmed as we received the letter last week. It's Session 2 tho, cos by the time I signed her up, the waitlist for Session 1 was too long already and I was advised to sign up waitlist for Session 2, as the chances of a place were higher.
In any case, after much thought, I figured the PM session may be a better arrangement for my girl afterall (due to my own work and childcare arrangements).
Why are you in a dilemma? Which session are you down for? |
*piyo* (secret_garden)
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Username: secret_garden
Post Number: 3043
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Monday, May 12, 2008 - 11:23 pm: |
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Hi vanny,
Same same1 If i cfm her, then your ger and mine will be schoolmates/classmates? Mine is also session2.. I just started my ger this march in another preschool and I quite like the school and curriculum so that's y i am in a dilemma whether to pull her out for next year or the year after for Nursery..
hi mummies with kids in PNPG,
Do you mind sharing what goes on in a typical daily class? how's the programme like for PNPG?
many Thanks! |
Lynette (awlyn1994)
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Username: awlyn1994
Post Number: 31
Registered: 1-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 11:47 am: |
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dear mummies,
Its so interesting to hear of your experiences with SJCK... me just put my son on waiting list for PNPG 2010 (2nd session)...didn't realise its so popular! Anyway I didn't really think we will have a chance of a space for Zach but can still give it a go |
Joyce (lwhjoyce)
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Username: lwhjoyce
Post Number: 95
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 12:57 pm: |
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Hi Piyo,
Have you decided to let Megan to enter in 2010 Nursey at SJCK? My case is very similar to Vanny. The school told me no chance for Session 1 so can only waitlist for session 2.
Btw do you know the timing of each activity for PGPN? What exactly did the actual circulum starts?
Hey Vanny
Yours and my DD are classmates. Wonder if they are in the same class. After I made the payment, then the school allow me to put my girl on wait list for session 1. They immediately told me there is a transfer fee of $30+. Quite money consious leh. For me,the reason of wanting session 1 cuz my girl naps at 11am. I need to change her bio clock liao.
Lynette,
Dont give up the chances. You never know. |
*piyo* (secret_garden)
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Username: secret_garden
Post Number: 3056
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 10:39 pm: |
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Hi Joyce,
I have decided to forgo next yr enrollment. Plan to let her have her 2yrs of montessori based programme b4 moving on to SJCK in 2010. Wld most prob look at enrolling her in nursery in 2010 as she has a confirmed placement for morning session too, then dun haf to switch her schedule from session2 to session1 next time - too many switches not very good for young kids..
I understand from my friend whose ger is in PNPG this year that it's really flexi programme and timing for PNPG. Kids can come in at 11.45, dun haf to be on time at 11.30am. They start off with devotion (songs etc 15mins), followed by lunch of 20mins, remaining time would be water play, sand play, art n craft, songs etc depending on daily schedule and they go by themes. But they end earlier than the 3 hrs.. in fact, the prog will end at 2.5hrs. From 2.5hrs onwards, you can bring your kids back and by the 3hr ending, most if not all kids of PNPG are out of the school...Chapel is on every Frday. It is basically play but from nursery onwards, the programme will be quite different, more academic based.. |
vanny k (vannyk)
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Username: vannyk
Post Number: 2839
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, May 18, 2008 - 9:42 pm: |
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Joyce:
So, you've put your girl on waitlist for AM now huh? Agree that my encounters so far have been quite money consciuos too! haha! I guess with their long waitlists, they can afford to do so and they do it in order to deter kiasu parents from putting their kids names down on multiple lists, I suppose. |
vanny k (vannyk)
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Username: vannyk
Post Number: 2840
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, May 18, 2008 - 9:44 pm: |
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Piyo:
Guess if your girl is already adjusting well to the current Monte system, its really better for her to stick with it until she's slightly older.
Hmmm, the PNPG programme you described sounds like very free n easy. Guess it's not called a plyagroup for nothing. Literally an organised play group. Thanks for the insight. |
amanda ow (amanda_ow)
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Username: amanda_ow
Post Number: 287
Registered: 5-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, May 18, 2008 - 11:33 pm: |
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Hi All,
I've got a comfirmed placement for my girl in 2011 nursery morning session. on wait list for PNPG. hopefuuly will be able to get in. |
*piyo* (secret_garden)
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Username: secret_garden
Post Number: 3057
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - 10:23 pm: |
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Hi vanny,
Ya, we haf decided to stick on to whr she is right now. Will decide again when the enrollment for 2010 Nursery comes since she has confirmed placement for Nursery 2010 |
Joyce (lwhjoyce)
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Username: lwhjoyce
Post Number: 96
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 4:38 pm: |
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Hi Mummies,
SCJK is having a parents orientation 20 Sep 09 Sat for confirmed student in 2009.
Has anyone recieved any letter about it?
Piyo,
Read your blog..you are so lucky.Guess what I found out lately that my DD waiting list for PGPN S1 is no. 70+. I almost fainted...no hope to swop from her S2 to S1..Sigh..
For her Nursery 2010 her wait list no. is 30 for S1. Do you think there is any chance? |
Eileen (eileen78)
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Username: eileen78
Post Number: 924
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Friday, July 11, 2008 - 10:49 pm: |
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Hi all,
My boy in Nursery now, #2 on waiting list for 09 PGPN, think chances quite high cos pirority given to siblings. Recently just registered my #3 for PGPN in 2011. Placed confirmed :D |
angelsky (angelsky)
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Username: angelsky
Post Number: 880
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Friday, August 01, 2008 - 7:49 pm: |
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For mummies who have children currently attending SCJK, do you know if I can call the school to ask about bus routes? I actually stay near the school now but we are moving end of the year to the Thomson area, the traffic down in the morning can be quite horrifying I heard. Any help? Thanks |
sghlynn (sghlynn)
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Username: sghlynn
Post Number: 1354
Registered: 8-2006
| | Posted on Friday, August 08, 2008 - 3:31 pm: |
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hihi
am interested in enrolling my son in SCJ too..
are you all staying in holland area? or using the sch bus to ferry ur children?
ive tried calling SCJK line but no one answer.. |
vanny k (vannyk)
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Username: vannyk
Post Number: 2971
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, August 17, 2008 - 1:20 pm: |
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Hi Joyce,
Didnt receive any letter about the parents orientation on 20 Sep yet. Only know about it from your posting above. You received yours? Anyway, I'm not gonna call the school up until much closer to date if I still dont receive any notice. |
vanny k (vannyk)
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Username: vannyk
Post Number: 2972
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, August 17, 2008 - 1:31 pm: |
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Angelsky,
Not sure if its such a good idea for kid to be travelling so far, so early in the morning. Especially if you mentioned traffic is bad at that time. Are there any good alternatives near your new place in Thomson?
But then again, I've not had any experience before, so not in good position to give advice. |
*piyo* (secret_garden)
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Username: secret_garden
Post Number: 3235
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Monday, August 25, 2008 - 3:13 pm: |
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Hi Joyce,
Sorry for replying late as I just saw your posting today.
I tot your DD has a cfm slot in PNPG S2 so will automatically haf a place in Nursery in 2010? or you mean waitlist nursery S1? If yes, I think there is a chance cos parents do change their minds even at the last minute. that's what I heard from the registrar.
I did not receive any letter on the orientation except that I did hear from the registrar personally on this when I went to cfm her PNPG S1.
I have also registered my DD#02 for PNPG 2011 S1 too last month. |
PomPom (purin)
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Username: purin
Post Number: 2717
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 03, 2008 - 10:33 pm: |
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Angelsky,
If you drive, think still ok. But not advisable for kids too young to be in the school bus for a long time.
SJCK's school bus comes to my place at 7.15am in the morning. Think the kids reach school around 8am. |
angelsky (angelsky)
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Username: angelsky
Post Number: 918
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, September 04, 2008 - 1:11 am: |
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PomPom, thanks for the infor . Where abouts do you stay? |
Joyce (lwhjoyce)
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Username: lwhjoyce
Post Number: 100
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, September 04, 2008 - 11:45 am: |
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Hi Piyo,
yes it is confirm place for nursery in 2010 S2..so for s1 nursery is on waitlist..Seriously I hope there are chances cuz I need to work from 3pm onwards for certain days.
Btw Ruth just send out email today..stating Term One school fee is due in the first week of November. If parents like to pay for their child's school fees using Baby Bonus or GIRO, need to submit their attachment forms in the email and submit it to the kindy by 28 Sep as it takes about 4-6 weeks for the bank to process.
Btw the orientation is on 1 November 2008, Sat at 3pm. |
PomPom (purin)
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Username: purin
Post Number: 2737
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, September 07, 2008 - 7:19 pm: |
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angelsky,
I live near Beauty World, behind Pei Hwa Primary and Bukit Timah Market. |
hellokitty (goodgal)
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Username: goodgal
Post Number: 304
Registered: 1-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 - 10:47 pm: |
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hi,
when do they start having enrichment lessons?
the enrichment lessons are for prenursery or nursery or k1 or k2? |
Eileen (eileen78)
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Username: eileen78
Post Number: 1279
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, September 11, 2008 - 2:13 pm: |
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Hi hellokitty,
PN only has enrichment class during sch hour. Kindermusik is the only one so far.
N, K1 and K2 has enrichment during and after sch hours. More than 10 to choose from. |
hellokitty (goodgal)
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Username: goodgal
Post Number: 305
Registered: 1-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, September 11, 2008 - 3:40 pm: |
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hi,
how much are the enrichment lessons roughly?
if we dun sign up during the sch hours for the enrichment lessons,what will the kids do during that period?do u u all take school bus to the kindergarten?the bus uncle quoted me $200 for to and fro |
Eileen (eileen78)
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Username: eileen78
Post Number: 1282
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, September 11, 2008 - 5:47 pm: |
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abt $160-$200 per term per enrichment.
I'm not sure abt the rest of the class but my son will be going for outdoor play while some of his fren are in Kindermusik enrichment.
My boy also on sch bus. $130 for to and fro. We stay @ Jurong West. Where u stay? |
hellokitty (goodgal)
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Username: goodgal
Post Number: 306
Registered: 1-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, September 11, 2008 - 7:07 pm: |
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hi eileen,
i pm u |
Yolk Sac (yolk_sac)
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Username: yolk_sac
Post Number: 2549
Registered: 11-2006
| | Posted on Monday, September 29, 2008 - 2:06 pm: |
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Hi everyone!
I realise this thread hasn't been posted on recently, but am really hoping that those of you who have kids enrolled at SJCK can share some of your honest thoughts/feedback on the school. What makes SJCK so great that its waitlists are legendary? Are the teachers very good? Or the student:teacher ratio good? Or is it just herd mentality?
I don't mean to be disrespectful at all, but I would really appreciate some honest and detailed feedback. Most of the stuff you read about SJCK online relates to the long waitlists and parents celebrating when their kids get accepted, but what I would really like to know is whether the programme is good, what are the pros and cons etc.
Thanks! |
Annie (annmiko)
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Username: annmiko
Post Number: 1433
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - 6:59 am: |
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Hi Yolk Sac,
My boy is in St James PNPG this yr. I would say the teachers are very good as my boy from a few words boy becomes a sentences boy. He really benefits alot from gg to PNPG in his language skills, social skills and most of all in his knowing God. Every class has a Chinese and an English teacher.
I like the PNPG programme cos it consists of waterplay, sandplay, gym, speech and drama activities at no extra cost.
PNPG class has a comms booklet with teachers and watever u wan to know, u can ask the teachers and they will share with u.
Also children there mostly come from good backgrounds ie their parents are doctors,artistes and businessmen. So the good influence is there. Of course my boy still picks up some ra-ra from his classmates but definitely not swear words or disrespectful actions.
Cons I felt would be there tend to be quite a no. of no-school days when school has excursions, annual concert etc. Also there's only one feedback session per year so if u dun ask in the comms booklet(would not have from PN onwards), u will hardly know what ur child is doing at sch. If u drive ur child to sch, driving there and parking is a big prob cos there have a very small carpark and is located besides a narrow driveway. My boy takes sch bus so no such prob unless we go to sch on some occasion.
U can call the sch to request for a tour of the sch. The principal is very very nice. She'll explain to u patiently how the sch is like.
Basically I very happy for my boy to be in this sch. He sure benefits alot so though the sch fee for PNPG is very exp as compared to the PCF/childcare with longer hrs, we put him in St James.
Hope the above can give u some insight on St James as to y the waiting list is so long. |
Yolk Sac (yolk_sac)
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Username: yolk_sac
Post Number: 2550
Registered: 11-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - 9:16 am: |
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Thanks so much, Annie for your very detailed and informative reply. Much appreciated!
How about the class size? Do you find the teacher:student ratio sufficient?
I will take up your suggestion and see when I can do a tour. My baby will only start at SJCK in 2011 so I have plenty of time really!
Thanks again! |
Annie (annmiko)
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Username: annmiko
Post Number: 1435
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - 12:52 pm: |
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No prob. Class size for PNPG is 1 teacher to 7 students. Can't comment it's sufficient or not but from the progress my boy is doing, should be ok. Think u can start registering next yr already cos i think now they already register for 2010. Btw, they'll be moving back to Holland Rd that area and won't be at Harding Road for long. |
hellokitty (goodgal)
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Post Number: 307
Registered: 1-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - 11:32 pm: |
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hi annie,
when will st james be moving back to holland?find that harding road location is more centralised |
Annie (annmiko)
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Post Number: 1439
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 01, 2008 - 5:51 am: |
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Hi hellokitty,
According to the sch, they'll be moving back to holland in 2014 or 2015 if I remembered correctly as their land lease cannot be renewed since the Govt wants to take back to re-develop the whole Dempsey area to food & beverage area. Ya I also find Harding road more centralised. Near to Orc too.
Sidetrack, u like Hello kitty since u named ur nick as so? U're welcome to join our Hello Kitty thread: http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/messages/353635/1678239.html |
Annie (annmiko)
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Post Number: 1441
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 01, 2008 - 8:03 am: |
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Mummies who are interested in StJames
Here's more info on StJames:
http://www.sjck.org.sg/info.htm |
Eileen (eileen78)
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Post Number: 1450
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 5:46 pm: |
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With Queen of Caldecott Hill son in SJCK, you will know how good is the school! Heehee... |
Eileen (eileen78)
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Post Number: 1451
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 5:47 pm: |
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Hi Yolk sac,
FYI, my youngest child also starts sch in 2011 but I had already registered for her :D The vacancy shld be very limited soon cos 2010 PNPG already had long waiting list! |
Eileen (eileen78)
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Post Number: 1453
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Monday, October 06, 2008 - 5:50 pm: |
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Annie,
Ya... they shld moving there ard 2015 cos my cousin was in K1 when they moved to Harding road. And the contract @ Demmsey was a 10years contract. |
PomPom (purin)
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Post Number: 2799
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 08, 2008 - 1:53 pm: |
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Annie,
SJCK really moving back to Holland? It's ok for me too. For the current one, think it's more inconvenient if we don't drive. Haha. . .unless I have no. 2. Otherwise, my DS won't be affected. |
brownie (brownie_06)
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Post Number: 1117
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Friday, October 24, 2008 - 4:13 pm: |
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selling off my son's nursery readers. The readers can be used for nursery in 2009 . Interested please email me at gab_mum2004@yahoo.com.sg. Thanks! |
Snow Babe (snowbabe)
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Post Number: 170
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, October 26, 2008 - 12:19 pm: |
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Hey! I am keen to buy can you sms me @ 98796345. thks! I sent you a PM yesterday. |
vanny k (vannyk)
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Username: vannyk
Post Number: 3028
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Monday, October 27, 2008 - 1:19 pm: |
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Got the email about the PNPG Orientation on 1 Nov. We're advised it's only for adults, not to bring our kids along.
Any mummy also attending?
Just wondering if any mummy knows if its also time to buy books and uniforms and stuff. If kid not coming along, abit hard to judge size. |
Joyce (lwhjoyce)
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Post Number: 101
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Monday, October 27, 2008 - 4:47 pm: |
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Hi Vanny,
I received the email about this matter on 22 Oct 08 that if we wish to include the spouse and the child to attend this orientation, must email them giving the child birth cert no.
You may want to check with the school about it.
Btw where do you stay? Which session is your child in?
My girl is taking school bus to the school next year. Have also called the driver stating $160 round trip from Telok Blangah Heigths to the school. Try to bargain but unsuccessful.. |
vanny k (vannyk)
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Username: vannyk
Post Number: 3029
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 3:50 pm: |
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Hi Joyce,
I received an email from them on 22 Oct too. The attachment of the programme schedule for the day states that the ORientation talk is meant ONLY for parents, and we are not to bring our children. Or did I get a different email than yours?
The funny thing is that the email stated the sent me a prior email on 7 Oct which I have not responded to. Hmmm.. I can vouch for the fact that I definitely didnt receive any email from them on 7 Oct, otherwise, I would have responded to it for sure.
Seems to me like the admin abit messy. |
vanny k (vannyk)
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Post Number: 3030
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 3:52 pm: |
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$160 is so ex! You've already got in touch with the school bus? How? My girl is in Session 2, what about yours? |
Joyce (lwhjoyce)
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Post Number: 102
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 8:34 pm: |
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Hi Vanny,
I also VOUCH I did not recieve the email on 7 Oct. Lucky one of the parent here received it and ask me to call them to check if my email is in their mailing list. The registar kept telling that they have email out and no return mail from my email addres.. Well I suppose that is their standard reply. Indeed..their admin is SUPER MESSY...could not agree more...many a times I ask them why not go back to sending letter instead of emailing.
$160 for round trip is fine for us as we dont drive..and it is much more costly to take a cab. The driver told me the increase is due to new seat belts they have to implement.
My DD is also in Session2. Wow..so excited..we must really keep in contact in terms of the school updating information.
Btw I have send you a PM. |
brownie (brownie_06)
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Post Number: 1149
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 - 7:04 am: |
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Attached is the booklist for Nursery 2009.
RR1 to RR7 are a set of books on word building (Phonics). I am not very sure whether it is compile by the kindergarten as I cannot find any publisher on the book. |
vanny k (vannyk)
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Username: vannyk
Post Number: 3031
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 - 8:51 am: |
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Joyce,
Looks like our girls have a chance of being classmates.
What you described sounds to me like a messy admin alright.. I've asked for email to be sent at my work email, so confirm that I will definitely see it if it was EVER sent to me at all.
Hopefully, the communication will get better once our girls start school, as they will have a bring some sort of notebook / handouts home. |
Joyce (lwhjoyce)
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Post Number: 103
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 - 9:48 am: |
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Splendid if they are of the same class. My DD is born in Aug 06. Which month is your DD born in?
Currently my only concern is the toilet train part. Is your DD toilet train? |
vanny k (vannyk)
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Post Number: 3034
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, October 30, 2008 - 9:41 pm: |
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Mine is March 06. She's not toilet trained either. :P Plus she's a fussy eater, so I'm slightly worried she wont take the lunch. |
funshopper (spring_arrives)
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Post Number: 406
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Friday, October 31, 2008 - 12:25 am: |
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Hi Mommies,
I dont visit this forum much and only saw this thread today. My girl's been in SJ PN this year and I am very happy with her progress. My intention in enrolling her was to have her get to know God on a daily basis, have daily devotions, prayers, singspiration etc. In addition I hoped she would learn discipline and enjoy her time with friends & teachers in a lovely environment. I can't gauge how 'advanced' she is in comparision to her friends, I believe she didnt progress as much this year as compared to last year when in a CCC as she had teachers around her all the time then; however, the objectives this year had been different and achieved. I am glad that she will remain there for another couple of years. The real learning, I think for her, will probably start in N1. My girl will say the prayers for us as a family at night before we sleep nowadays and although sometimes it could be unclear, I am very glad to see her belief and thanking God for her days.
Back to earlier questions about the enrollment, my understanding is the PN classes at 10x14 students and in total they had approx 900 children in the school. I agree the first impression of the principal was not great however, I learnt along the way of her patience and intelligence in dealing with children (&parents) and I think she is fairly gifted in her work. I am beginning to like her.
It would have been great if they could incorporate swimming (aqua ducks) in the PN programme but I guess I was dreaming for too much
If you are looking for a small kindergarten with a very warm environment I will strongly suggest Gracefields @ Gilstead. I regard Mrs. Teo the principal highly and would have placed my girl there if not for my husband's preference of a bigger set-up.
Feel free to PM if you wish to disucss more, I am a FTWM and could be slow in response but will certainly like to exchange some info. |
Amanda Ow (amanda_ow)
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Post Number: 454
Registered: 5-2007
| | Posted on Monday, November 03, 2008 - 12:31 am: |
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hi Eileen,
my girl also start in 2011 nursery got placement. now waiting list for Pre nursery. |
Sharmila Singaram (sharm71)
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Post Number: 24
Registered: 8-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 04, 2008 - 10:55 am: |
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Hi Mummies:
Joyce- please dont worry about toilet training as my gal was on pull ups when she went to pre-nursery. Thank god her teachers were great darlings and worked closely with me to teach my gal to be toilet trained and to my amazement gal was off the pull-ups in 3 months and of course there were accidents but the teachers never ever complained
Vanny- my gal is also a super fussy eater but surprisingly when they are at school, they kind of listen to their teachers and when the see their fellow class mates eating, they would eventually eat but not as much as we would like them to but its a good start. |
Annie (annmiko)
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Post Number: 1504
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 05, 2008 - 12:56 am: |
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Hi Mummies
Just to share with u on how SJ teachers' effectiveness in toilet training. My boy is still on diapers when attending PNPG this yr. Within 3 weeks, he's toilet-trained though I've started to train him since months before he attended SJ.
Brownie
Tks for sharing the booklist. Didn't have access to this till I saw what you've posted. Had already paid for them but didn't know what I pay for.
Purin
Ya heard from the Principal when I went there for walk-around last yr that they would be moving back to Holland after their church is renovated and the lease here ends.
Joyce
$160 is real exp and I think installation of seat belt is an excuse as the principal proudly announced on the orientation that all their sch buses have all along have seat belts installed. I'm staying near Tiong Bahru plaza and paying $130 per month. But that time the bus uncle did mention increasing the bus fees so maybe from next yr, I might be paying same price as u. $30 is a huge increase!
The PNPG pm session children are going for an excursion to airpot today. See if I can take some pics and show here. My boy and I are very excited for the coming event. |
vanny k (vannyk)
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Username: vannyk
Post Number: 3049
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 05, 2008 - 8:56 am: |
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Sharmila
Thanks for the reassurance. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that peer pressure will force my girl to try out new foods.
Annie
Wow! Guess this lazy mummy will leave it to teachers to toilet train my girl then. :P
Think the increase in bus fee should be only about $10 or so (according to the bus driver I spoke with).
Joyce
Nice meeting you at Orientation that day. I checked with bus driver that fee to my estate is currently $80 but will increase next year. |
Joyce (lwhjoyce)
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Post Number: 104
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 05, 2008 - 10:47 am: |
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Sharmila,
Thanks for sharing with me abt the tiolet training. I suppose my girl need a 3rd pty to help me out..
Annie,
Huh yours only $130 and after knowing Vanny K is only $80..make me seriously think shd I take their school bus. It simply doesn't sense to me..what shd I now..how to nego with them..Somemore I told them I want to accompany my girl in the school bus and willing to pay for me seat..
Vanny K,
Increase next year..then how..mine is already $160 for this year..I cannot imagine they charge me a higher fee next year.
Btw I have bot the school uniforms liao..bot 3 tee, 2 formal, 1 jacket..aiyo..my girl simply refused to try out when I bring the there..she make so much noise at the admin ofice till I feel so pai say.. |
Eileen (eileen78)
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Post Number: 1530
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 05, 2008 - 12:37 pm: |
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Hi all,
Nice to see this thread moving
My boy bus fee is $130 to JW. I personally find it very resonable.
Bad news is I had withdraw my son fr SJCK cos we will be relocating to Brunei next mth. Will be back in 2012 for my #2 K2 and #3 nursery. |
vanny k (vannyk)
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Username: vannyk
Post Number: 3053
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 05, 2008 - 12:48 pm: |
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Joyce,
So fast, you bought uniforms liao! Was wondering how many pc of each to buy.
You bought the hat? I saw the kids in my neighbourhood got a St James school bag too.
Not sure if we have to buy it as well.
Dont worry, think as a preschool, they should be well-used to little kids making a fuss.
Considering that Eileen posted bus fare to JW is $130, the price quoted to you for Telok Blangah seems abit high.
But could it be because not many kids are there and they gotta make a special detour to drop your daughter off? |
Joyce (lwhjoyce)
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Post Number: 105
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, November 06, 2008 - 11:50 am: |
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Vannyk,
Indeed..the high fee is due to not many students around my area. The driver keep telling me the original fee is $180. BTW, my pick up time is 10am and reach school at 11am..for returning home..they drop my girl around 3+pm...he can't tell me exactly what time to reach home. I have this strong feeling is very late as my place is reall quite inconvient.
Gosh..so early to pick my girl up and drop off late..i may have 2nd thoughts thinking off alternative...may be take taxi to and flow..now during that 3hrs have to find something to do effectively while waiting for her.
Err school bag?..the admin staff din tell me abt it..cld it be for Nursery onwards. Btw the time table for each activities for dewdrops (DD) will be given out on the 1st day of school.. |
Simp (simp)
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Post Number: 2645
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, November 06, 2008 - 1:40 pm: |
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Mummies
Can i check when do i need to enrol my child for SJCK if i were to join her for playgroup, nursery etc? |
vanny k (vannyk)
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Post Number: 3062
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Friday, November 07, 2008 - 2:41 pm: |
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Joyce
That's very early and late for your girl to be dropped off! Sounds like she's the first to be picked and last to alight.
Went down to buy the uniform ytd as I had off day from work.
Also bought 2 sets uniform, 3 tshirts. Only when I got home then i realise, if I buy only 2 sets of uniform, that means only got 2 skorts to wear for all 5 days right? I may have to go buy another set when school starts, just for the skorts. |
Joyce (lwhjoyce)
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Post Number: 106
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Friday, November 07, 2008 - 2:54 pm: |
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Vannyk..ya loh..how huh? should I just send my girl myself...we don't drive..so I have to taxi.though ex..we can jolly take our time ..leaving my house at 11am and bring her back myself..the only concern is I have to stay in school..find something to do..
Btw do you know if I bring my girl back home myself..what is the earliest time to pick up her up from class? 12.30pm or ealier? Also do you knoow is there snack time for session 2 or just lunch only? what time is the lunch huh?
Actually you can wash the shorts ..dry very fast due to its material..btw can't just buy bottom..must buy as 1 set of formal uniforms..
Btw did you buy the bag? |
vanny k (vannyk)
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Username: vannyk
Post Number: 3064
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, November 09, 2008 - 2:14 pm: |
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Joyce
if you are SAHM and can afford the time to sit and wait around for your girl everyday.
Perhaps you can "book" a taxi uncle who lives near your area, for a fixed sum every month, to send and fetch your girl to school?? (Not sure if its feasible??!) Was just thinking, that way, you can negotiate like for a fixed sum of approx $120-150, same taxi will ferry your kid (and you)? |
vanny k (vannyk)
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Post Number: 3065
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, November 09, 2008 - 2:22 pm: |
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Joyce
Think the Principal mentioned that lunch is at 12 noon. Dont think there's another snack time after that.
Huh? Session 2 starts at 11.30 and you wanna pick your girl up from class at 12.30? Then she will hardly spend even an hour in school leh, what's the point? Sounds like your travelling time to and fro may end up being more than the time she actually spends in school.
Since class officially ends at 2.30pm, my guess is that a reasonable time you should start picking her up earliest is at around 2pm.
Although of course, you should be perfectly free to pick her at any time (including 12.30pm) if you wish.
PIty about the skorts thing. I'm just worried since, they gonna start toilet training as well, going by just 2 skorts may not be enough... May just buy another set of uniform.
Otherwise, any mummy out there with spare shorts / skorts to let go? Pls PM me.
Actually dont mind even if its shorts. figure it wont really make a difference, if its just meant to be kept in school bag for spare, in case my girl soils herself in school, at least got something appropriate to cover her butt on the way home.
Forgot to ask about the bag. haha.. nevermind. |
Joyce (lwhjoyce)
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Post Number: 109
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - 12:44 pm: |
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Vanny,
Yah hor..thanks for suggesting the idea of finding a taxi driver..
Oops..actually I meant 2.30pm and type out as 12.30pm. In that case..at least I know the earliest time to pick up is 2pm..
You have the pt of not enough spare shorts..I will probably just buy one more set of uniform in case my DD soil it too.. |
wenghan (wenghan)
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Post Number: 28
Registered: 11-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, November 13, 2008 - 10:29 am: |
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hi all,
just for info. my boy is in playgroup, moving to nursery next year.
[Issue on bag]
Playgroup children can bring their own bag (i.e. any design) to hold their items. Essential items to place inside: notebook (given by SJCK) and school hat. Optional: School jacket/vest if the child has low tolerance for cold temperature. (I just let my boy wear a singlet inside)
For Nursery, K1 and K2 children, they have to use the same school bag (red SJCK bag). |
muffin (cupcake)
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Username: cupcake
Post Number: 1357
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, November 13, 2008 - 12:28 pm: |
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Anyone interested in St James uniforms (Sz S) for gal. I have 2 preloved sets to give away and one sweater. Self collection at upper bukit timah. Not for fussy mommies. |
vanny k (vannyk)
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Username: vannyk
Post Number: 3069
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, November 13, 2008 - 12:30 pm: |
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Wenghan:
Thanks for theinfo on schoolbag Was wondering abt it since I see SJ kids in my neighbourhood carrying it. |
PomPom (purin)
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Username: purin
Post Number: 2930
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, November 13, 2008 - 1:39 pm: |
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Hi Muffin,
Is the sweater unisex? If yes, can I have it?
Thanks Thanks. |
vanny k (vannyk)
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Username: vannyk
Post Number: 3073
Registered: 9-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, November 13, 2008 - 4:06 pm: |
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Joyce,
Checked my notes from the Orientation that day. Think I noted down that earliest time to pick kids up is 2.15pm iirc. |
Joyce (lwhjoyce)
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Username: lwhjoyce
Post Number: 111
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Friday, November 14, 2008 - 10:06 am: |
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Hi Muffin
I have interested in your 2 sets..is it formal ones that comes with shorts?
Btw I have send you a PM. Thanks |
Joyce (lwhjoyce)
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Username: lwhjoyce
Post Number: 112
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Friday, November 14, 2008 - 10:10 am: |
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Hi Vanny K..thanks..I also wrote that in my notes that day..thanks for assurance..btw have you girl tried out the uniforms. My girl says nice when I put them on for her : ) |
muffin (cupcake)
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Post Number: 1358
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Friday, November 14, 2008 - 11:05 am: |
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Joyce,
Uniforms all taken up. Will let u know if any moms back out.
To all st james mummies, dun worry too much abt ur kiddos. They will have fun in class, the teachers are great! For me, I think its alittle too far for my gal to commute thats y I pulled her out. Now I worry about her class next year, hope I made the right choice. |
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