St James Church Kindergarten

[Power Puff]

Hi, Parents whose child is studying or has studied at the Harding Rd branch.


I’m keen on registering my would-be K1 child in St James as it seems spacious, great for active kids and heard reviews about its caring teachers. Can you please share with me whether the English and Chinese curriculums are good and prepare the children well for Primary 1? for example is there a structured phonics and reading program within the school curriculum? I don’t expect the kindy to be academically superb and churning out lists of difficult spelling words and training kids to master hanyu pinyin but does it at least ensure the children are learning things appropriate for their age group in the Singapore context?

I’ve also noted that there are many interesting enrichment programs available in the afternoons. Are they good? Can you please share your experiences?

Thanks very much.

[jetsetter]

Power Puff:

Hi, Parents whose child is studying or has studied at the Harding Rd branch.


I'm keen on registering my would-be K1 child in St James as it seems spacious, great for active kids and heard reviews about its caring teachers. Can you please share with me whether the English and Chinese curriculums are good and prepare the children well for Primary 1? for example is there a structured phonics and reading program within the school curriculum? I don't expect the kindy to be academically superb and churning out lists of difficult spelling words and training kids to master hanyu pinyin but does it at least ensure the children are learning things appropriate for their age group in the Singapore context?

I've also noted that there are many interesting enrichment programs available in the afternoons. Are they good? Can you please share your experiences?

Thanks very much.

Power Puff:
:imanisland:
It's only a year and you've decided to come back to Singapore? How about your hubby?

[Power Puff]

jetsetter:

It's only a year and you've decided to come back to Singapore? How about your hubby?

Hello jetsetter,

actually we've been away 2 years..Hubby going back with me to help settle the kids down..then back to work again..

Nice 'seeing' you

[bindi123]

Hello may I know the fees for sick?

[bindi123]

Sjck

[chien6]

Power Puff:

Hi, Parents whose child is studying or has studied at the Harding Rd branch.


I'm keen on registering my would-be K1 child in St James as it seems spacious, great for active kids and heard reviews about its caring teachers. Can you please share with me whether the English and Chinese curriculums are good and prepare the children well for Primary 1? for example is there a structured phonics and reading program within the school curriculum? I don't expect the kindy to be academically superb and churning out lists of difficult spelling words and training kids to master hanyu pinyin but does it at least ensure the children are learning things appropriate for their age group in the Singapore context?

I've also noted that there are many interesting enrichment programs available in the afternoons. Are they good? Can you please share your experiences?

Thanks very much.

Hi PP

Wonder if you are aware that the lease for the school site at Harding is only till December 2016... That have acquired the site at Gilstead , the former Gracefield Kindergarten ..

[Power Puff]

Hi chien6


I’m aware of the lease expiring in Dec 2016. My child’s not affected as she will be graduating end 2016 anyway. I had considered several other reputable kindies and childcare centres too but finally decided to enrol her in SJCK Harding.

[chien6]

Power Puff:

Hi chien6


I'm aware of the lease expiring in Dec 2016. My child's not affected as she will be graduating end 2016 anyway. I had considered several other reputable kindies and childcare centres too but finally decided to enrol her in SJCK Harding.

That's great... From my personal experience the academic curriculum though may not be the toughest around it is more centered around the love of learning and desire to pursue knowledge.

The after school activities are fun though not cheap.. They also have school bus services for these activities...

:boogie:

[Power Puff]

Hi chien6,


I’ve to admit the kindy wasn’t at the top of my list of preferred schools as it’s rather run down but I chose it in the end. My greatest fear is my children growing up as nerds and getting bored at school thinking they already know everything. I do hope dd will enjoy attending the school!

[chien6]

Power Puff:

Hi chien6,


I've to admit the kindy wasn't at the top of my list of preferred schools as it's rather run down but I chose it in the end. My greatest fear is my children growing up as nerds and getting bored at school thinking they already know everything. I do hope dd will enjoy attending the school!

Yes PP

The school going into the last 2 years of lease there do look less impressive than the Eton or Monti...

But please try to talk to the teachers there.. To me they are more important than the aesthetics of the school..

Did you manage to walk around and check out the school compound?