Maris Stella Kindergarten

[daffodil410]

I have read the threads above with keen interest.


I am thinking of putting my son in Maris Stella N1 next year 2015 (morning session). Does anyone have any feedback about this kindergarten since the change in school principal last July?

[phtthp]

New head at Maris Stella Kindergarten


http://www.edvantage.com.sg/content/new ... ndergarten

[Kiasu3]

My dd started attending Maris Stella Kindergarten on the day the new principle started work.

It is obvious dd loves school and her teachers. Personally, we feel that the school environment is very loving and happy. We find her teachers, both English & Chinese very amazing, their patience and dedication to nurture the children, is very inspiring. Dd has learnt a lot of phonics and chinese considering we don’t teach those at home. Mrs Koh, the new principle, herself is really loving with the children, which is refreshing in the hustle and bustle of Singapore.
We really feel this is the right Kindy for dd.
You should visit the school and ask for a tour and see how you & your child feel about it.

[xuanting]

my two children are there too. so far so good. they look forward to going to school every day and talk about their teachers and friends all the time. also, lots of singing. in all, they’re very happy to be there and i’m glad to have chosen to send them there.

[lovepotion25]

Hi mummies and daddies, could I please ask from your experience, how do you find the school curriculum and whether Maris Stella will prepare your child well in terms of academic aspect. Understand that it is also important that your child nurtures into an independent and social person which I believe this school is able to provide the right environment. But would also like to know if they are well prepared for P1 ? Thanks very much

[listz21]

Hello all… just wondering anyone can give input for the recent quality of Maris Stella Kindergarten? Coz i’ve been hearing mixed review about this school.

I just called them to check if they have spot available for next year N1 and arrange school visit if they do. Im not too sure if the lady who picked up the phone was really in a bad mood or that’s her usual self. She said… "YA" I said hello, is this Maris Stella Kindergarten? "YA" May I know if u have available space for N1 student next year? "HMM… afternoon session only" and so on… it was just hmm and ya.
I was a bit shock to hear this kind of rude manner, and hoping she’s not one of the teacher there.

[super-mom]

Hello listz21, I have the same feeling as you when I called up to inquire N2 level sometime ago, most likely we spoke to the same lady?? I personally find the admin a bit unwelcoming but this could be her usual self and not to be taken as a representation of the general quality of the school.

I visited the school (lots of nature and greenery, a playground and all classrooms are non-aircon) and spoke to principal, who sounded pretty relaxed. From what I gathered, they are not very academically-driven. She believes in giving children a happy childhood and holistic outcome.
I did not enroll my child in this kindy, due to logistic issue and I worry the academic is not strong enough to prepare for p1.

[busymommyxu]

Hi, I am new here. My daughter is starting N1 in 2015. She is my first baby and I don’t know what I have to prepare for her on the first day of school. Anyone who can brief me what to expect and pack for my daughter on the first day of school at Maris Stella Kindergarten please. Thank you very much!

[Kiasu3]

Just to share. I thought N2 was relaxed (but not slack) and was wondering if I should be concerned about P1 preparedness, but one day my child could read both English and Chinese readers. And after 1 week of K1, there's self motivated writing practice of the entire alphabet, spelling and writing of numbers, writing of Chinese numbers and simple characters! :rahrah: Emphasis may be holistic, but I guess it's not all play.


The tone for K1 is more serious than N1 or N2, which I appreciate as it will probably prepare the children better for P1.

As for frontline reception, I personally feel it's not representative of the school and maybe not even of the person you spoke to.

I am sure all the parents survived first day. Not much to prepare for except to let go of our little babies for a little while. Hope all the children have a good year!

[Nike0991]

Hi all parents,


I just went to visit the kindergarten today. I quite like the enviroment. Big spacious and lots of space for the kids. School is not super new but acceptable to me.

Just that the admin person that brought us around does not seem to be able to answer much on curriculum.

I saw on website that there are enrichment classes offered for the kids. are these still on? For those parents attending, do you think these help your child?

I just felt that the fees are on the high side compare to the few kindergartens that i viewed. So wondering why… could it be due to the enrichment classes?