Pat's Schoolhouse

[DesertWind]

littlebubble2000:

[quote] hi,

i understand pat's schoolhouse at whitley branch is newly opened. any feedback so far on the teachers there?
thanks ! (supermom)

Supermom, my son was moved to Whitley for a few weeks last year whilst his branch was being renovated. I don't know about the teachers, but I do have an opinion about the location.

If you are driving yourself - then you should know that the drop off is rather inconvenient. The road leading into the school is a dead end. The road is narrow and there is little parking space and few waiting areas.
If you are thinking of Whitley, maybe you should also consider Buckley?

My son is at Claymore and he loves it there.[/quote]

Hello, I just visited Pat - Whitley and totally understand what you are saying. However understand from the P that they are trying to open a gate at the back next to CJC so that parents can do the drop off/pick up from the other side instead of the main gate. Long waiting list at Buckley and Halifax no chance of getting in unless you have other priorities ie. siblings / from Baby Haven. Cheers!

[DesertWind]

friednemo:

DesertWind:

I have sorta confirmed my son's place at Pats Whitley.



Hi, I have just registered for my son at Pats Whitley as well for next year Nursery. How about you? This centre, being new, is very pleasing and I love the large music room - hope they really make full use of this for the kids!

Yeah. Maybe next year we can see each other at the school? I am not staying near there. :celebrate:

Sure, see you around the school next year!

[mtdt]

glad to find tis thread… am also looking at pats whitley…

but seems like ur kids only starting next year?

any comments abt the teachers there?

[DesertWind]

mtdt:

glad to find tis thread... am also looking at pats whitley...

but seems like ur kids only starting next year?

any comments abt the teachers there?

Hello! For my case I just met one Chinese teacher during the Saturday I went to visit. I understand the teachers are new since this is a new centre. My concern would be whether they can implement Pat's programme correctly and follow Pat's philosophy. I hope since my kid is starting next year they would be more seasoned by then!

Chief concern during my search was the VACANCY issue hence got to make up our mind asap. Do go down personally to take a look during lesson time so that you can get an idea! Cheers!

[arielle08]

Dear Pat’s mummies,


Is it common to hold birthday parties at Pat’s?
Usually what is the norm? Just get a cake will do?

[arielle08]

Dear Pat’s mummies,


Is it common to hold birthday parties at Pat’s?
Usually what is the norm? Just get a cake will do?

[DC Mummy]

I think it is quite common nowadays to celebrate child’s birthday in any preschool, not just pat’s school house. Depends on parent’s preference.


My child did received birthday packs on few occassions in pat’s school. The communication handbook will show a list of children with DOB under the same class. For celebration in preschool, commonly just a birthday cake + birthday packs for same class of children will do. That’s what I did in my child’s last birthday.

[auntieM]

Some pre school will let you have Mac's or KFC birthday party during school time too. They will allocate aroung 1.5 hours and all parents need to do is bring camera and cake.

[windie]

DesertWind:

Hello! For my case I just met one Chinese teacher during the Saturday I went to visit. I understand the teachers are new since this is a new centre. My concern would be whether they can implement Pat's programme correctly and follow Pat's philosophy. I hope since my kid is starting next year they would be more seasoned by then!

The Principal is also new in this role. FYI.

[arielle08]

Great, then it will not be a big hassle for me.

My kid is new to the school, so dunno what is the past trend.
Thanks for the advices.