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    National Junior College (Junior High)

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    • phankaoP Offline
      phankao
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      VitoRelax:
      phankao:


      My daughter (sec 4) gets S$20 a week. Might do the same for my son

      I am also thinking this is the correct amount.

      But then what is the cost of a noodle or rice in NJC canteen ?

      What about Jennifer, Just Mama, noob & the rest here in NJC, can share how much you think is the appropriate amount ?

      Thanks

      We'll start with that first. I suspect, for my boy, might have to increase to around S$25 to S$30 a week bc he is a big eater. Can't tell from his size though!

      My daughter's S$20 can even cover occasional class fund plus some purchases fr bkshop and she even manages to save. She doesn't eat quite much. And I doubt I would increase it now bc she has requested to bring bread/snack to school bc the holding school's canteen too small & crowded!

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        VitoRelax
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        Jennifer:


        Since a few years back, I gave him a tub of coins and notes (think around $500 plus). He takes whatever he needs from there. So it should be a yearly allowance I am giving him which then works out to be around $10 per week.
        For the beginning part, wouldn't it be easier to monitor monthly (instead of yearly) ?

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          Just Mama
          last edited by

          VitoRelax:
          For the beginning part, wouldn't it be easier to monitor monthly (instead of yearly) ?

          Think I'll start with $20 for my girl. She snacks a lot so not sure if this amount is enough. Since will be there on Monday, will check out food price at canteen and adjust if needed.

          Re reading textbook & preparing for school --> Think i'm the worst, I have not gotten the uniform nor the books. Planning to buy all on Monday ... laziest mama šŸ™‚

          Btw, can confirm if year 1 uniform is different from the rest? Bibibaba said not diff at first then later said colour is diff. šŸ˜ž

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          • phankaoP Offline
            phankao
            last edited by

            Just Mama:
            Think I'll start with $20 for my girl. She snacks a lot so not sure if this amount is enough. Since will be there on Monday, will check out food price at canteen and adjust if needed.


            Re reading textbook & preparing for school --> Think i'm the worst, I have not gotten the uniform nor the books. Planning to buy all on Monday ... laziest mama šŸ™‚

            Btw, can confirm if year 1 uniform is different from the rest? Bibibaba said not diff at first then later said colour is diff. šŸ˜ž
            yr 1 & 2 different lor.

            We also nv do anything to prepare lah. Everyday my boy just plays w his baby brother, practise his violin or at computer.

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            • J Offline
              Just Mama
              last edited by

              phankao:
              yr 1 & 2 different lor.


              We also nv do anything to prepare lah. Everyday my boy just plays w his baby brother, practise his violin or at computer.
              Wa, yr boy sounds like a very good boy ...

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              • JenniferJ Offline
                Jennifer
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                VitoRelax:
                When you said \"this was the case\" means page by page or fast speed ?

                Students are expected to read first, then attend lessons.

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                • JenniferJ Offline
                  Jennifer
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                  VitoRelax:
                  For the beginning part, wouldn't it be easier to monitor monthly (instead of yearly) ?

                  My boy is very sensible, no need to monitor. Just told him must make sure he eats enough good food, then can grow well and learn well. Better spend more on proper food than falls sick and visit doctor šŸ˜‰

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                  • phankaoP Offline
                    phankao
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                    phankao:
                    I suspect, for my boy, might have to increase to around S$25 to S$30 a week bc he is a big eater.

                    My son tells me that eg. the Jap stall at NJC is like S$3+ per dish ... maybe I might need to revise amount. I think they stay until about 4pm except for Tues/Thurs, right?

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                      VitoRelax
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                      Jennifer:
                      VitoRelax:

                      For the beginning part, wouldn't it be easier to monitor monthly (instead of yearly) ?


                      My boy is very sensible, no need to monitor. Just told him must make sure he eats enough good food, then can grow well and learn well. Better spend more on proper food than falls sick and visit doctor šŸ˜‰

                      Yes, eating proper meal is important.

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                        VitoRelax
                        last edited by

                        phankao:
                        phankao:

                        I suspect, for my boy, might have to increase to around S$25 to S$30 a week bc he is a big eater.


                        My son tells me that eg. the Jap stall at NJC is like S$3+ per dish ... maybe I might need to revise amount. I think they stay until about 4pm except for Tues/Thurs, right?

                        But Jap food is always more expensive, right ?

                        So a bowl of noodle may be cheaper, I dunno.

                        I read in NJC website, they said JH1 & JH2 ends at 3.30pm.

                        Dean Christopher said Tue & Thur ends at 2.00 pm

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