St Margaret's Primary

[watchthewaves]

jacsplace:

Hi everyone,


My daughter will be starting her primary school education at St Margaret's next year. My husband and I met the principal and we were happy when she said P1 children have no homework. She said the first year is quite traumatic already -- longer hours, etc. -- and she didn't want to add to the stress.

Frankly, I think this is great. My daughter already cries when she has to do her K2 homework and studying. Work should be done in school. Studying for tests/exams can be done at home, but there has to be time for play too.

So is it true so far that P1 children don't bring any work home to do? Everything done in school?

BTW, do the children pack all their books to bring everyday? Or there are some books that are kept in a class cupboard so as to lighten the schoolbag (I know some schools do this, but does SMPS?)

Thanks.

[Tri-mum]

Hi watchthewaves, most of the time the worksheets are done in school unless they can’t finish it then they will have to bring it home to complete it. SMSP will not download the gals with many homeworks. So far, my gal only brought home Math homework thrice and english writing twice.


Yes, they have personal locker outside the classroom and the workbooks are usually keep by teachers. So far, my gal put her Chinese and Math textbook in her bag because I don’t allow her to leave them in the locker so that I can go thru with her anytime I want. The rest like CME/music/art&craft material can be kept in the locker.

[jacsplace]

Hi, does anyone have the Green Dot Green Day letter? In my haste to return the forms, I forgot to detach the letter. Now I can't remember the details. Can someone scan it and email to me? I can pm you my email address. Thanks! :stupid:

[doraemo]

Here the details:


Green Dot Green Day
24 Apr 2010

10.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.

[jacsplace]

Thanks doraemo! Do we have to pay for the games or is it only for the food? I know the lunch is catered but that’s okay, we’re not gonna eat there. But if my kids see the games, I’m sure they’ll wanna play. Can use cash or there are coupons on sale on that day?

[doraemo]

SMPS Green Dots Fiesta cum Family Day on 24 April, Sat, 10am – 4pm

It will be a fun day for us family. The registration fees of $10 per person inclusive of lunch, drink and 1 uncle ringo ride. We will reach there around 10 plus … Are you going to stay till 4pm?

[watchthewaves]

Tri-mum:

Hi watchthewaves, most of the time the worksheets are done in school unless they can't finish it then they will have to bring it home to complete it. SMSP will not download the gals with many homeworks. So far, my gal only brought home Math homework thrice and english writing twice.


Yes, they have personal locker outside the classroom and the workbooks are usually keep by teachers. So far, my gal put her Chinese and Math textbook in her bag because I don't allow her to leave them in the locker so that I can go thru with her anytime I want. The rest like CME/music/art&craft material can be kept in the locker.

Thanks!

I'd like to hear from parents with daughters from any level (the higher the level, the better I guess, because you would have more experience to draw on), to get a sense of how you feel on:

(1) Student development:
(a) academically,
(b) CCA, and
(c) character.

(2) Teachers (how are they?).

(3) Strengths and weaknesses of the school.


Also, when you speak to friends with kids in other schools, how do you feel the school stands?

My desire is for schools that care for the character of the student while at the same time, finding ways to motivate students to challenge themselves academically. Character-building cannot be an excuse for poor academic results. (I'm just stating my own desire of schools in general here, just to put a context to my questions above. I'm not making any comment on any school at all.)

If you prefer not to share publicly, please PM me. Thanks.

[jacsplace]

Hi,


Does anyone know how to teach the maths? It’s all so different from when we were in primary school in the 1970s. Is there any place or any body conducting workshops we could attend or have websites we can learn from?

[plum-cake]

jacsplace:

Hi,


Does anyone know how to teach the maths? It's all so different from when we were in primary school in the 1970s. Is there any place or any body conducting workshops we could attend or have websites we can learn from?

Hi, you can try this
Seminar Details
MOE-SINDA Seminar on Primary School Education for Parents
Date Saturday, 8 May 2010
Time 2.00 pm – 5.00pm
Venue MOE Edutorium, Podium Block,
MOE Building, 1 Buona Vista Drive,
Singapore 138675

Seminar topics:
1.Choosing a Primary School & Supporting Your Child in Primary School
2.The Primary School Education System & Registering Your Child for Primary One
3.Financial Assistance & Edusave Schemes for Primary School Pupils
4.Strategies to Engage & Excite Children in Learning Mathematics
Admission is free.

To register, email [email protected] or call 6325 6041/ fax 6221 4511.

Closing date is Thursday, 29 Apr 2010 (Registration will close upon seminar reaching full capacity).

[plum-cake]

jacsplace:

Hi,


Does anyone know how to teach the maths? It's all so different from when we were in primary school in the 1970s. Is there any place or any body conducting workshops we could attend or have websites we can learn from?

my view

no matter where ever you send them for extra class ..... pls make them sit and practice what ever they studied at school.
actually for this age you can buy work books at popular make them practice topic by topic with the school. you can buy practice test papers to review. stress free option.


by the way is there any exams for p1 in may?