PCF/PAP Kindergartens

[Han Seo]

Hi Spring,


Yes, my personal opinion is that it is highly regimented. Tables and chairs are arranged in rows to face the teacher.

As I've mentioned, you'd need to look into the total literacy programme of the school and not just the phonics programme. The teachers should encourage children to read and write in real life context (and not merely doing worksheets) and instil a love for reading and writing, in addition to direct instruction.

Go to the NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) website and look at their position statement on early literacy:

http://www.naeyc.org

or do a google search on the International Reading Association (IRA) and read some of the latest findings on early literacy.

[Rata]

Hi i am new here. Any feedback on the pre-nursery at JW blk 631?

[Mrs Ang]

Seem that PCF is super popular. All the PCFs around my blk are on long waiting list!

[mummy of 2]

Mrs Ang:

Seem that PCF is super popular. All the PCFs around my blk are on long waiting list!

Got wait list? For the one DS is studying at, the queue starts at 5.30am on the day of registration. :!:

[Mrs Ang]

mummy of 2:

Mrs Ang:

Seem that PCF is super popular. All the PCFs around my blk are on long waiting list!

Got wait list? For the one DS is studying at, the queue starts at 5.30am on the day of registration. :!:

Got!!! I'm staying in Bedok. Where is your DS PCF? Is it kindergarten or CCC?

My q no for the one just beside my blk is 20++, then the one within 15 mins walk is 10++. There is one at CC and they are not going to open class for pre-nursery for year 2009 kids. Becos their class for year 2008 is too big until no more space for year 2009. :!:

[subaru]

hi mummy,

Really need to queue up so early? I dun know how is my nearby PCF... but i m going to register for my son nursery this month... then i think i better wake up n see how... so worry...

[Charmaine_chong]

Hi,


Anyone has good recommendation of PCF near Paya Lebar, Geylang MRT or Mounbatten.

Considering to put my son 4yo to child care or good PCF next year. He is very mischevious, always do something funny to his sister 21mths old. Very challenging for my maid to look after him.

As in PCF, i am looking for good quality that offers enrichment, so that he will spend more time in school.

Currently he is studying in one near Balam Road, only 2hours for nursery, about $50plus a month. Don’t find it good. Has been there since JAn10, no communication book, only see once. Dont know what he is doing in class. Feel like the program not very good. Can see for the price i pay but my son likes to go.

So… if i change, hope to find one and continue till k2. otherwise, he needs to adjust again.

[Dawn Ng]

Today is the registration day for PCF Pioneer at 662B for the existing pupil/sibling. The registration started at 8:30am but the queue started before 7:00am. Since this is only meant for internal why can't they come out with a form to let the parents indicate whether they want their children to continue and solve the \"kiasu\" queueing. Every year must go through the same thing. From prenursery to K2, you need to register 4 times and imagine if you have more then 1 kid. Some parents even take a day off just to come early for the registration. Is this a PCF practice ?

[gumiho]

Dawn Ng:

Today is the registration day for PCF Pioneer at 662B for the existing pupil/sibling. The registration started at 8:30am but the queue started before 7:00am. Since this is only meant for internal why can't they come out with a form to let the parents indicate whether they want their children to continue and solve the \"kiasu\" queueing. Every year must go through the same thing. From prenursery to K2, you need to register 4 times and imagine if you have more then 1 kid. Some parents even take a day off just to come early for the registration. Is this a PCF practice ?

Hi Dawn,

Don't think this is PCF practice.
My girl PCF just send us a form which we need to complete it in order to reserve a place in K1. We can make payment anytime (within this month) as long as we had completed the form.

[Dawn Ng]

Thanks Fion.


Another matter I would like to bring up. Currently, for K1 and K2 they have an extra hour for HanYuPinYin enrichment twice a week. From next year K1 onwards, no more extra hour and the HanYuPinYin enrichment will be done during the normal 4 hours lesson. Is this justifiable ?