West Spring Primary

[tenko]

Boys Manager:

Hi all


Can anyone advise me what does the acronym mean in the timetable? I've made a guess for EL, MA and MT but there are a few I don't get it and couldn't find any communications from the school on it either:

PEHE, PAL, ICT & CCE - not sure what to bring
:scratchhead:

Hi Boys Manager,
Character and Citizenship Education (CCE)
Programme for Active Learning (PAL)
Information and communications technology - (ICT)
Physical Education/Health Education (PEHE)

Don't worry on what to bring. The form teacher will update your child on the books to bring for each subject.

Please remember to log onto MCONLINE to join the parents forum. This will give you an opportunity to ask questions and share your opinions direct with the school.

Have a good weekend.

[nahmad]

Thank you WPS Teachers, Staff and PSG for making the first day of school a memorable one.


However, the 2nd day of school is a little bit confusing for my son at least. I understood that we had to leave our child at the gate and enter the school premise on his own. He was very reluctant but the security officer was very kind to allow me to accompany him to the canteen.

My son was sitting on his own when I left, waiting for flag raising to commence. There were children sitting on the canteen floor and some on the benches. As such, I am unsure of what is the routine upon arrival in school.

If someone can share on this as I wish to better prepare my child on school routine.

Thanks in advance all!

[tenko]

nahmad:

Thank you WPS Teachers, Staff and PSG for making the first day of school a memorable one.


However, the 2nd day of school is a little bit confusing for my son at least. I understood that we had to leave our child at the gate and enter the school premise on his own. He was very reluctant but the security officer was very kind to allow me to accompany him to the canteen.

My son was sitting on his own when I left, waiting for flag raising to commence. There were children sitting on the canteen floor and some on the benches. As such, I am unsure of what is the routine upon arrival in school.

If someone can share on this as I wish to better prepare my child on school routine.

Thanks in advance all!

Hi Nahmad,
welcome to the West Spring Family.
All parents/guardians are to say goodbye to their child at the side gate. The same applies to all schools as this is for security and safety reasons.

I assure you that your son will soon adjust and will be fine walking in on his own. My advice would be for you to talk to him at home and let him know what will happen each morning.

Once at the gate, give him a hug and wave him goodbye and try not to feel anxious.

School reporting time is at 0740. Some students arrive early and are in the canteen having a snack. When the students enter the school, they need to use the finger print scanner to register their attendance for the day. The students will then make their way to the parade square or to the hall and wait in the class group until assembly starts at 0740.The students will do silent reading in the hall or parade square until assembly starts. There will be staff and teachers around to help and to guide the students either to the hall or the parade square.

Primary 1 can be an anxious time for the child and the second day of school can be equally anxious. Rest assured that your child is in good hands at West Spring. Just remember to tell your child that you will say goodbye at the gate.

I will always be on this forum if you had any other questions but please do log onto mconline as well. The mconline website is a direct way to ask the school questions and to share your views and opinions with the school. If you were to have any urgent enquiries, please telephone the school.

Once again, I am sure your child will soon adjust with his new school life.

:thankyou:

[tenko]

Dear All,

Please do log onto MConline to give your feedback to the school directly.

Thanks

[keane16]

Katecres:

Oh, if you ate registering w Aedge Holdings PL Bus Service Provider

Fyi, service is not professional.

extremely expensive within 1km $117,pick up point only at their convenient, fare inclusive GST & rude bus driver and co-ordinator.

Worst experience ever encounter w Aedge Holdings.

avoid if possible.

I couldn't agree more. I do not know what is the school management doing. Changing transportation company every year is real stressful for the patents. Students arriving home 1 hour plus after the school ends. Bus company gets more disorganized with every change. This reflects real badly on the school image.

[ngsngs]

Hi,

Thanks

[LFC4ever]

keane16:

Katecres:

Oh, if you ate registering w Aedge Holdings PL Bus Service Provider

Fyi, service is not professional.

extremely expensive within 1km $117,pick up point only at their convenient, fare inclusive GST & rude bus driver and co-ordinator.

Worst experience ever encounter w Aedge Holdings.

avoid if possible.

I couldn't agree more. I do not know what is the school management doing. Changing transportation company every year is real stressful for the patents. Students arriving home 1 hour plus after the school ends. Bus company gets more disorganized with every change. This reflects real badly on the school image.

Hi keane16,
I can understand your frustration as last year my child was taking school bus to school but I have terminate the service bcos the pick up time is far too early but it is a little unfair to blame the school from what I understand the previous provider JK59 they are the one who want to discontinue the service with the school bcos the school population is growing and they are unable to cope with it bear in mind that JK59 provide school bus service to almost all the school in Bukit Panjang. You may feedback your concern to the school but I think it is better to do it on MC online forum as the school will be better to handle your feedback.

[tenko]

ngsngs:

Hi,

On the first day of school, parent are given the time table and a list of work books and files to be hand over to teacher on the following Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. But I realise that not all work books and file have been handed over to teacher and I wonder to let my child to continuous bringing the balance work book which suppose to hand over today to school the next day (having the same subject on next day) with the other set of workbooks that need to hand over on Tueday. The school bag is getting heavier. Please advice.
Thanks

The teachers will inform your child on which books to bring to school and on which days. I would suggest that you don't bring all the books to school as they may not be needed and then your child will have to carry them back home.

You can always write a note in your child's daily journal and ask the teacher on any concerns you may have.

Please do log onto MConline to discuss this with the school directly and with other parents.

Thanks.

[tenko]

keane16:

Katecres:

Oh, if you ate registering w Aedge Holdings PL Bus Service Provider

Fyi, service is not professional.

extremely expensive within 1km $117,pick up point only at their convenient, fare inclusive GST & rude bus driver and co-ordinator.

Worst experience ever encounter w Aedge Holdings.

avoid if possible.

I couldn't agree more. I do not know what is the school management doing. Changing transportation company every year is real stressful for the patents. Students arriving home 1 hour plus after the school ends. Bus company gets more disorganized with every change. This reflects real badly on the school image.

Dear All,
Please understand that there will be changes in vendors from time to time and this is beyond the control of the school. The situation is the same in all schools.
Please log onto MConline to discuss this directly with the school.

[nahmad]

tenko:

nahmad:

Thank you WPS Teachers, Staff and PSG for making the first day of school a memorable one.


However, the 2nd day of school is a little bit confusing for my son at least. I understood that we had to leave our child at the gate and enter the school premise on his own. He was very reluctant but the security officer was very kind to allow me to accompany him to the canteen.

My son was sitting on his own when I left, waiting for flag raising to commence. There were children sitting on the canteen floor and some on the benches. As such, I am unsure of what is the routine upon arrival in school.

If someone can share on this as I wish to better prepare my child on school routine.

Thanks in advance all!

Hi Nahmad,
welcome to the West Spring Family.
All parents/guardians are to say goodbye to their child at the side gate. The same applies to all schools as this is for security and safety reasons.

I assure you that your son will soon adjust and will be fine walking in on his own. My advice would be for you to talk to him at home and let him know what will happen each morning.

Once at the gate, give him a hug and wave him goodbye and try not to feel anxious.

School reporting time is at 0740. Some students arrive early and are in the canteen having a snack. When the students enter the school, they need to use the finger print scanner to register their attendance for the day. The students will then make their way to the parade square or to the hall and wait in the class group until assembly starts at 0740.The students will do silent reading in the hall or parade square until assembly starts. There will be staff and teachers around to help and to guide the students either to the hall or the parade square.

Primary 1 can be an anxious time for the child and the second day of school can be equally anxious. Rest assured that your child is in good hands at West Spring. Just remember to tell your child that you will say goodbye at the gate.

I will always be on this forum if you had any other questions but please do log onto mconline as well. The mconline website is a direct way to ask the school questions and to share your views and opinions with the school. If you were to have any urgent enquiries, please telephone the school.

Once again, I am sure your child will soon adjust with his new school life.

:thankyou:

Hi,

Thank you for the advice. The transition today for my child was a smooth one. From his feedback, he enjoyed school and was even making friends and playing together. He now looks forward to school to meet his new mates!

I hope it's the same for all WPS kids!

:rahrah: :rahrah: :rahrah: