2016 PSLE Discussions (Born in 2004)

[ChiefKiasu]

dido:

Hi mummies,


Have you line up any programmes for your child after PSLE? I would like to use this time to expose him to works of charity as much as possible as I will be back to work in Jan. Is there anyone here who knows of any volunteer work that suits parent and child?

I have research and only found 2:
1) https://foodheart.org
2) http://www.willinghearts.org.sg

If I do not keep him occupied, I foresee he will be wasting his time away with playing game at home.

Hope to hear from mummies here : )

That's a wonderful idea! If you are an animal lover, you may also consider volunteering as a dog walker at SPCA to go and walk the dogs for an hour a day.

[armadilloshield]

How about catch Pokemon Go haha…

[Sursum]

dido:

Hi mummies,


Have you line up any programmes for your child after PSLE? I would like to use this time to expose him to works of charity as much as possible as I will be back to work in Jan. Is there anyone here who knows of any volunteer work that suits parent and child?

I have research and only found 2:
1) https://foodheart.org
2) http://www.willinghearts.org.sg

If I do not keep him occupied, I foresee he will be wasting his time away with playing game at home.

Hope to hear from mummies here : )

We joined Touch community to distribute food to the elderly as a family during the June holidays. My dc find the experience enriching and hope to continue after exams.

[sleepy]

dido:

Is there anyone here who knows of any volunteer work that suits parent and child?


If I do not keep him occupied, I foresee he will be wasting his time away with playing game at home.

Hope to hear from mummies here : )

Must be for parents and child?

My kids have been volunteering at NLB since p3 and p4. Plenty of activities to choose from and the opportunity to meet people from different age group, working alongside adult librarians, interacting with older kids as well as younger kids.
You can Google NLB website for more info if interested.

[MrsKiasu]

I quite like the idea of volunteering at Touch community and the library…but…till able to find time.

[armadilloshield]

Just sharing if you still need your child to have more practice on English & Science exam paper, you can download from http://www.leeonlinestore.com/p6.

Thanks

[dido]

Hi all,


Thanks for the excellent ideas.

Chief Kiasu,
do you know of any in the east? SPCA is a bit too far for us. Thanks.

Armadilloshield,
Pokemon is great but will not achieve my objective of cultivating empathy for others. I tried once with my Son in a mid autumn festival event, he ended up being the most selfish person in our family that night. Ha…

Sursum,
May I know whether they have it during Nov and Dec? Is there a website to check? Thanks

sleepy,
my child will love NLB cause he loves books and aircon. Thanks.

Cheers
Dido

[janet88]

daughter was at home the past 2 days…we worked on English and science.

she called her friends to ask if there was homework. teachers revised psle booklet.

[Oh My Gosh]

janet88:

daughter was at home the past 2 days...we worked on English and science.

she called her friends to ask if there was homework. teachers revised psle booklet.

You excuse her from school?

[busygal]

Namie:

My son is hopeless. I told him a Down syndrome boy will do better in PSLE than him. He is not someone who can do his parents proud. Bring shame to us only. Told my husband I cannot live with the shame of a non-performing child.

Don't give up on your own son Namie. Our role as mothers is to love and accept our children as they are, and not pressure them to conform to society expectations. Every child will bloom in their own time. Some bloom later in Secondary school. Some bloom only in tertiary. Some bloom in the working world (Steve Job failed all his exams).

At this stage, a mother's love, support, encouragement and acceptance is the most crucial in helping them perform their best during the exam. As long as they have done their best, put in the effort. Results does not matter. Their journey ahead is a long one. Many more chances to do well in life.

Nobody will or have the right to judge you based on your son's performance in school. If anybody does, they are truly shallow and not worthy of your time or friendship. They are probably insecure themselves and need to be critical of others to make themselves feel better. Do not judge yourself based on your son's performance. Every child is different.

This forum is a wonderful place for us parents to support one another, as we help our children with their first major exam of their life. Just one exam. Don't think too much. Talk to us Namie.