Pei Chun Public

[Vonne]

jce:

Vonne, from what I gather through conversation with Beatrice, they are basically the helpers of the teachers - collecting books/work from the team members and then giving to the teachers or putting them in the cupboard. Good to instill these simple leadership skills and responsibilities from young. No, not going for the briefing on Sat. I teach piano and flute on Sat so can't go. Hubby's taking care of the kids so can't go either. Anyway, they'll be posting the info on the website as well.

yeh.. i managed to find out from him that he is helpers of the teachers yesterday. Their class monitor is Rachel (if i remember correctly) and Shijie

[Vonne]

i was surprised there were no buddy system! Day 1 and 2 I’ve asked and Travis said no one, no buddy.

But i heard from him that each child has a partner from his class and his partner is always missing… hee hee

jslow, which class is your child in?

[cbreeze]

Hi! My boy will be in P1 next year and I’m wondering if there will be swimming lessons for the students there? How about any CCA? Does anybody know what does the "Parent support group" in the school are involved in?

[jce]

Rosmary


I do agree with the move in allowing parents in for only half a day, reason being, the sooner you let go, the sooner the child will be able to adapt. Of course on the other hand, the child may get scared and resist going to school…

As for buddy system, I think P2s are a bit too young to be a buddy. The P3s or P4s were out to help last week, guiding them to the school hall from the various entrances. Otherwise during recess, teachers are around so I guess they’re there to help those who need a helping hand.

[jce]

Cbreeze, parent support group can be involved in ad hoc projects, eg, fund raising events, student field trip etc. Also can help with reading, mentoring the weaker students. That’s what I read on the parent volunteer form.

[cbreeze]

jce:

Cbreeze, parent support group can be involved in ad hoc projects, eg, fund raising events, student field trip etc. Also can help with reading, mentoring the weaker students. That's what I read on the parent volunteer form.

Tks Jce for your reply. :celebrate: BTW, how do you find the new principal? Know that he was formerly from Maris Stella (VP), he does look a little stern and I certainly hope for this year's (i.e. next year P1) orientation programme will be held earlier than 30 Dec....Read that Catholic high had theirs in October last year!! I also hope there will be more input from parents of Pei Chun children so as to rally and garner support for this school. :rahrah:

[Ripples]

There was buddy system last year in 2009. My daughter is looking forward to being a buddy to the primary 1 children but was disappointed that it was so quiet this year.

[jslow]

Vonne:

i was surprised there were no buddy system! Day 1 and 2 I've asked and Travis said no one, no buddy.

But i heard from him that each child has a partner from his class and his partner is always missing.. hee hee

jslow, which class is your child in?

My gal is in 1G.

[jslow]

cbreeze:

jce:

Cbreeze, parent support group can be involved in ad hoc projects, eg, fund raising events, student field trip etc. Also can help with reading, mentoring the weaker students. That's what I read on the parent volunteer form.

Tks Jce for your reply. :celebrate: BTW, how do you find the new principal? Know that he was formerly from Maris Stella (VP), he does look a little stern and I certainly hope for this year's (i.e. next year P1) orientation programme will be held earlier than 30 Dec....Read that Catholic high had theirs in October last year!! I also hope there will be more input from parents of Pei Chun children so as to rally and garner support for this school. :rahrah:

I thot if have 2 orientation would be gd. 1 in Nov and another in dec (nearer to sch reopening) cos if too early then the child might forget abt the environment.

[jslow]

jce:

Rosmary


I do agree with the move in allowing parents in for only half a day, reason being, the sooner you let go, the sooner the child will be able to adapt. Of course on the other hand, the child may get scared and resist going to school...

As for buddy system, I think P2s are a bit too young to be a buddy. The P3s or P4s were out to help last week, guiding them to the school hall from the various entrances. Otherwise during recess, teachers are around so I guess they're there to help those who need a helping hand.

I also thot earlier we let go the faster they can adapt. Anyway nowadays most kids attends pre sch or enrichment classes so not many children cries in p1.

Luckily my gal has made a fren in class (she calls her the best fren already) so during recess she goes ard with her fren).