Maha Bodhi

[ivytbp]

Hi Ivy,

Welcome to the MBS family!

Based on my experience last year for my P1 kid:
School textbooks: About $140 if I remember correctly (Note: Not necessary to buy ALL the \"optional items\" like color pencils, water-colors if you already have a lot at home)

School uniform: 3 dresses and 2 sets of PE attire (usually there is 2 days for PE). About $15 per dress/per set I think.

School shoes: 2 pairs from Bata (the school uniform supplier does sell school shoes on that day too but not BATA brand)

By the way, I remembered the school bookshop brought along a lot of assessment books to sell too on that P1 buying textbook day, but after buying some, I realise their assessment books are a bit outdated, so I kind of regretted buying. So maybe you go to Popular to browse assessment books first before deciding whether to buy on that day. Some friends also told me from P2 onwards should compare school textbook prices with Popular's prices and Popular may even be cheaper with the 5% discount from Maybank credit card included. But I guess for P1, to save the hassle, can buy from school textbook first for the first year. P2 then go and source around and just buy the exercise book and stuff with school logo from the school bookshop if you want. Just my humble opinion, hope it helps.

And oh yeah, can also join the parent volunteer group on an adhoc basis during the orientation day in end-December if you are interested. On an on and off basis, the Parent Support Group will sms me if they need volunteers for school events and I will participate when I am free. It is actually quite fun and kids love it when they see us joining in. Can also use this as an opportunity to 'spot-check\" on the kid to see if how they behave well in school......

THks for ur valuable info :thankyou:

[whiteorchid_june]

Hi all,


My gal is joining the MBS family next yr, hope she enjoys her 6yrs there.
Looking forward to knowing some mommies at school & here to share more

I read thru the thread & noticed that some parents have concern on the English program. Wonder how is the program getting now?

[Mag80]

Hello to all,


My daughter will be joining MBS next year.
Is it true that P1 has a lot of homework?
Can we really join the Parent Support Group on ad-hoc and only volunteer whenever we can?

[amooks]

That’s what I heard about MBS too. A lot of homework.

I asked my neighbor’s daughter in P1 now, she say not much homework, manageable.

I was told that everyday, they go to the hall at 12.20pm, everyone will read books till 1pm. Mon to wed is English book, thu& fri is Chinese. I thought this is a good way to cultivate reading.

Then during recess, P1 gets to have their meals first.

[michtss]

Hi, anybody know if the form teacher for p1 will follow them up to p2 ?

[h530251]

normally yes unless the teacher got some special issues. e.g. pregnant

[FantasyLandDreams]

Mag80:

Hello to all,


My daughter will be joining MBS next year.
Is it true that P1 has a lot of homework?
Can we really join the Parent Support Group on ad-hoc and only volunteer whenever we can?

Nope not a lot of homework, manageable, mainly chinese homework and sometimes maths worksheet. Out of 5 days, the most 3 days have homework only so far.

Yes can join Parent Support Group on ad-hoc basis, just fill up a form and 'tick' the adhoc box during orientation day in end December. PSG Committee will be there to intro themselves and give out the form. That's how I join.

[Mag80]

Hello to all,


My daughter will be joining MBS next year.
Is it true that P1 has a lot of homework?
Can we really join the Parent Support Group on ad-hoc and only volunteer whenever we can?

Nope not a lot of homework, manageable, mainly chinese homework and sometimes maths worksheet. Out of 5 days, the most 3 days have homework only so far.

Yes can join Parent Support Group on ad-hoc basis, just fill up a form and 'tick' the adhoc box during orientation day in end December. PSG Committee will be there to intro themselves and give out the form. That's how I join.

Hi FantasyLandDreams,

Thank you for the detailed information. Will definitely look out for the PSG Committee.

[FantasyLandDreams]

Hi

Any p2 parents here? Can I check, is p2 English spelling on Tuesday and Chinese tingxie on Thursday as well for this year? Thanks.

[Wolfgirl]

Any mummies whose kids take Guzheng and has gone for NUSCFA exams?

Do you still have last year’s schedule so that I can roughly plan my holiday plans?
Their website states 25 Nov - 6 Dec…