Raffles Institution (Year 1-4)
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Verysuperkiasu:
Thank you for the information, Verysuperkiasu.ngl2010:
So relieved
DS thought if the poems need to be memorized then he will start memorizing now 
Do you have any tips for Chinese? Is it better to start practising compo now? Is the compo like P6 compo?
your ds is very hardworking. Ask him to relax and enjoy the last few days. They will have orientation the first few days right? So no lessons yet.
I am in no position to give any tips for Chinese...haha...Chinese is my ds' weakest subject .... and mine too..... And he didnt do Higher Chinese in Pri sch but is now doing it coz he wants to clear it at O levels.
But from what I know, the writing in year 1 is quite different from P6. They look at content too - has to do with something that they can relate to everyday life. More descriptive. For later months, your ds will learn 'dian you' or email/letter writing - personal. That's what I gather from ds' feedback.
Hope it helps....maybe other parents can give more valuable feedback?
DS is worried that he would be at the bottom of the cohort so he had started reading now
Anyway, for the past 3 months he was just rotting on the sofa so I guess he is eager to do some reading. I don't think it will be the same 3 months later. Maybe I would have to :rant: to get him read anything that is school related
DS screamed when he saw the email writing pad yesterday Chinese will definitely be his weakest subject :nailbite:
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firefly38:
Thank you, Firefly.
Think can only use cash (Popular & 7-11 can use Nets).ngl2010:
Thank you for the info, Firefly :hugs:
Btw, can the boys use ezLink card to buy food from vending machine and also 7-11?
Our guide during the Open House showed us the Boarding and swimming pool. Does PE include swimming?
DS likes cool temperature but not cold. I guess I will ask him to judge first before bringing his sweater. Any sweater can?
Is there any rules and regulations sheet? In DS's primary school, the rules and regulations are printed in the school diary and we must sign to acknowledge and agree to it. So we know the disciplinary action for each misbehaviours. When he was in lower Primary, the list was useful to scare him that his school will cane him if he misbehaves and I support his school's disciplinary actions
Sorry for the so many questions :imsorry:
No swimming lessons for Year-1 & 2. Not sure about Year-3 & 4. But the boys can go to the Gym & swimming pool after school, I think.
Can adjust the a/c temperature in the classrooms. Can wear any sweaters in school, but the school & CCA sweaters are nice.
Don't remember signing the Rules & Regulations handbook (actually I didn't even look at it). Believe the school expects the boys to be mature enough to handle responsibilities (& bear consequences) by themselves with minimal parental interference.
I will ask him to buy school's sweater if he feels the classroom is too cold.
Yes, the boys are maturing. They are no longer babies
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Verysuperkiasu:
Any idea where in the west can we get solid fuel? (For obs raining)? And are long sleeve t shirts really compulsory as indicated on the list?
You could get solid fuel from NTUC Xtra. They are placed in the camping stuff section together with the ground sheets, ponchos, mesh tins etc. I think there are 2 NTUC xtra in Jurong area (one in Jurong Point?).
Are the long-sleeved T shirts meant to protect them from the sun as they are out all day. They could get serious sunburns without them ? -
I think the 7/11 has moved out of RI. Did not see the store there during the holidays.
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ngl2010:
DS is worried that he would be at the bottom of the cohort so he had started reading now Anyway, for the past 3 months he was just rotting on the sofa so I guess he is eager to do some reading.
Tell him not to worry...... as long as he pays attention in class and revises he should be right on track. and when sch starts next week he will be very much occupied.
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MandyMummy:
Oh I didn't know ntuc xtra sells solid fuel. Thank u so much........Verysuperkiasu:
Any idea where in the west can we get solid fuel? (For obs raining)? And are long sleeve t shirts really compulsory as indicated on the list?
You could get solid fuel from NTUC Xtra. They are placed in the camping stuff section together with the ground sheets, ponchos, mesh tins etc. I think there are 2 NTUC xtra in Jurong area (one in Jurong Point?).
Are the long-sleeved T shirts meant to protect them from the sun as they are out all day. They could get serious sunburns without them ?
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Verysuperkiasu:
Oh I didn't know ntuc xtra sells solid fuel. Thank u so much........MandyMummy:
[quote=\"Verysuperkiasu\"]Any idea where in the west can we get solid fuel? (For obs raining)? And are long sleeve t shirts really compulsory as indicated on the list?
You could get solid fuel from NTUC Xtra. They are placed in the camping stuff section together with the ground sheets, ponchos, mesh tins etc. I think there are 2 NTUC xtra in Jurong area (one in Jurong Point?).
Are the long-sleeved T shirts meant to protect them from the sun as they are out all day. They could get serious sunburns without them ?
,[/quote]Is the NTUC at J8 'NTUC Xtra' ? How about the one at Thomson Plaza ? Or AMK Hub ?
Nothing has been packed yet.. I (not DS) am panicking now..
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firefly38:
J8 and Thomson are Ntuc finest. Amk hub is xtra. Another \"xtra\" would be the one at nex.
Is the NTUC at J8 'NTUC Xtra' ? How about the one at Thomson Plaza ? Or AMK Hub ? -
firefly38:
Don't worry, firefly38....the boys are only going to OBS on 6 Jan...that's week after next... So there's still time.
Is the NTUC at J8 'NTUC Xtra' ? How about the one at Thomson Plaza ? Or AMK Hub ?
Nothing has been packed yet.. I (not DS) am panicking now..
I just bought the solid fuel afrom xtra ntuc....it cost $2.01 per pack of 8 pieces. -
Imami:
Thanks Imami.. I always go NTUC, but I never notice the \"xtra\" & \"finest\" & what else.. :oops:
J8 and Thomson are Ntuc finest. Amk hub is xtra. Another \"xtra\" would be the one at nex.firefly38:
Is the NTUC at J8 'NTUC Xtra' ? How about the one at Thomson Plaza ? Or AMK Hub ?
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