2014 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[sharonkhoo]

janet_lee88:

isetan:

[quote=\"33mama\"]It's 1wk post PSLE and 6.5weeks to results! Enjoy the time in school kids!!!

Some tuition centres will start sec 1 preparatory course from 8 nov onwards. Why don't u explore more and let DC occupies their time . 6.5 weeks is a long time from now.

:goodpost:
it's been a week since the last paper of PSLE...I think it is not advisable to slack for too long or it will be hard to ramp up again.[/quote]I have a different take - I think it's good for kids to take a long break from schoolwork and make the most of their time to do things that they don't have time for during school terms. Then they can't say they didn't have a decent break, and they are more likely to be enthusiastic (or at least grumble less) when school starts. Not that we should let them sleep till noon and sit in front of a screen for 3 mths, but being gainfully occupied doesn't mean having lessons or doing worksheets. Reading widely, learning a skill or hobby, sports, doing some volunteering, organising family events etc can engage them and teach them things without seeming like 'school'. There should be a bit of warm-up a couple of weeks before school starts, but no need to start too early.

[zbear]

I notice that you all parents are so productive n on even after PSLE.


I think I am the only lazy parent. Everytime an exam ends (be it external or internal), all my kids do is nothing but NUA until new term starts.

Terrible mummy, rite?

[janet88]

zbear:

I notice that you all parents are so productive n on even after PSLE.


I think I am the only lazy parent. Everytime an exam ends (be it external or internal), all my kids do is nothing but NUA until new term starts.

I was burnt out after son's psle...I kept to my promise to 'play all he wanted'...but still have to bathe, rest his eyes after 30 minutes of playing...after 1 week, he couldn't take it anymore...complained it was very boring. got him to swim and tidy up his room. his math tuition to prepare for sec 1 resumed in dec.

[lurline]

I feel that the kids shd have their break of doing nothing before they embark on another 6 years journey. reading for leisure is fine and other hobbies but sec 1 preparation kind of kills their well deserved break.

[Charnic]

lurline:

I feel that the kids shd have their break of doing nothing before they embark on another 6 years journey. reading for leisure is fine and other hobbies but sec 1 preparation kind of kills their well deserved break.

I fully agree. Education is a long process. Despite how they fare, they have put in their efforts and i am keeping to my words of letting her have a totally guilt free break and doing what she wants without interference. :please:

[3kiddos]

lurline:

I feel that the kids shd have their break of doing nothing before they embark on another 6 years journey. reading for leisure is fine and other hobbies but sec 1 preparation kind of kills their well deserved break.

Totally agree!

[3kiddos]

zbear:

I notice that you all parents are so productive n on even after PSLE.


I think I am the only lazy parent. Everytime an exam ends (be it external or internal), all my kids do is nothing but NUA until new term starts.

Terrible mummy, rite?

I am the same. The kids are still busy with their sports (lots of competitions during the hols), but they don't go near anything academic. They are pretty much free to do anything they want (with eye breaks if glued to electronics!) and they always seem to be able to find things to do. Occasionally, they attend a baking class or something like that at the CC nearby.

[Champion]

CNS:

lurline:

I feel that the kids shd have their break of doing nothing before they embark on another 6 years journey. reading for leisure is fine and other hobbies but sec 1 preparation kind of kills their well deserved break.

I fully agree. Education is a long process. Despite how they fare, they have put in their efforts and i am keeping to my words of letting her have a totally guilt free break and doing what she wants without interference. :please:

Indeed our P6 DC deserves a pat on their back for the efforts and hard work put in for the last 9 months :rahrah:

My P6 DD1 is all eyes glued into watching Running Man, catching up those Korean movies that she lamented,\" Even Ah Ma has finished watching! I must catch up with her!\"

Other than that, sometimes I will find her going into the room \"checking\" what DD2 is doing. And most of the time I will end up hearing,\"Oh, you are having your SA2 soon! Good Luck!\" :imcool: Not the encouraging type but more of the \"Hahaha, you suffering but I am enjoying\" kind of remarks!

Else I will find her going to my 5 years old DS and hear her commanding,\" no more playing of robots; go and read books!\" But her brother is nonchalant and will continue with what he is doing

[ChiefKiasu]

lurline:

I feel that the kids shd have their break of doing nothing before they embark on another 6 years journey. reading for leisure is fine and other hobbies but sec 1 preparation kind of kills their well deserved break.

I think that's how most parents feel. Until their kids' Sec 1 results shock them back into reality.

Let them have a week of doing nothing. But plan activities for them to do to keep them gainfully engaged. It's just like after a marathon, you should not just lie on the floor to cool down.

Secondary school is very different from Primary school, with a lot more distractions due to CCAs and other stuff. It is better that your child goes in well prepared for the 1st few months of academic work instead of suffering culture shock after 3 weeks when tests starts.

[BlueBells]

DD is also preparing for some competitions, but have started commenting that she is feeling bored. Still hasn't start packing her room and clearing out stuff yet.


but she is requesting for a Sec 1 math text book to eyeball and try .... I am still procrastinating my trip to the bookshop ... :faint: