St James Church Kindergarten

[Artmom]

sherhandi:

Hi Parents


I'm a FTM and baby is currently 3++ months and was told that I've gotto register her now if I will want to enroll her for Pre-nursery in year 2020.

I'm wondering if any parents be able to share about Leedon campus?
And, if the school emphasizes on Christian teaching and values, bible study as well?

How about the school food menu?

Thanks in advance!

Happy New Year!

Am at FTM too, and have registered my son for N1 class year 2020. We had a chance to tour the Leedon campus, and liked it much better than some other preschools in town. I do like the face the school emphasizes on Christian values. Didn't get a chance to see the school food menu though.

Did you register for your daughter yet?

Cheers!

[Patronsaint]

Hi everyone - enrolling my kiddo in Gilstead for 2019. Heard recently that there were a number of parents who withdrew their kids from SJCK. Don’t really know why and if that should be a consideration in enrolment. Please do share your thoughts about Gilstead and any recent happenings that might be helpful in my decision making. I am now also thinking BRMCK or Far Eastern. From the forums/elsewhere I gather the below info/feedback (declaration : I cannot vouch accuracy!)


St James : Happy kids, same food week in week out, less personal attention, parent culture not great(?), nothing said of p1 prep
BRMCK : less happy kids, good prep for P1 with Montessori pre/post school studies, less personal attention, 70% Chinese curriculum (is this true?)
Far eastern : Small kindy, loads of personal attention, bible focused

thanks to all responders in advance.

[Patronsaint]

Hi everyone - enrolling my kiddo in Gilstead for 2019. Heard recently that there were a number of parents who withdrew their kids from SJCK. Don’t really know why and if that should be a consideration in enrolment. Please do share your thoughts about Gilstead and any recent happenings that might be helpful in my decision making. I am now also thinking BRMCK or Far Eastern. From the forums/elsewhere I gather the below info/feedback (declaration : I cannot vouch accuracy!)


St James : Happy kids, same food week in week out, less personal attention, parent culture not great(?), nothing said of p1 prep
BRMCK : less happy kids, good prep for P1 with Montessori pre/post school studies, less personal attention, 70% Chinese curriculum (is this true?)
Far eastern : Small kindy, loads of personal attention, bible focused

thanks to all responders in advance.

[Yvaine]

Looking for someone to buy over my daughter’s morning slot for 2019 intake (pre nursery for 3 yr old) @ St James Church Kindergarten Gilstead . Pls whatsapp me at 84489551

[glimmer]

Hi Yvaine, are we allowed to do that?

[Buahkeluak]

I was interested in Harding but had a rough time with the school admin. Registered for school tour then they got the wrong date. Re-registered then they cancelled without informing. It’s a small thing but it kind of shows they are not good administrators. I am losing faith in this branch though I want to like it… please anyone have any recent feedback on this branch?


Maybe the impending move is affecting the school negatively?

[cmw80]

I think for Harding, their teachers are good but admin so so…need to see if you are willing to put up with that.

[bliswifu]

Hi mummies with kids in K1 or K2 may i know what their ting xie or spelling is like? My child is in n1 now and if i m not mistaken there is no chinese ting xie in k1 or k2? As I did not send him for outside enrichment i am worried if SJCK prep him well for P1. Any parents children at Leedon? I am also concerned with the petrol smell from petrol station during their outdoor play.

[Smritis]

Hello everyone,

I am considering SJCK for my 4 year old boy to start K1 in 2019 in their Gilstead campus. I am looking for feedback from parents who have their children currently in the school or have recently graduated from this campus. Below are a few queries i have about the school but feel free to share any other feedback you may have.
1) Is the child P1 ready at the end of K2 by just attending regular school program and the enrichment classes? Or as additional classes outside of school required.
2) How experienced are the teachers?
3) Someone mentioned the teachers are usually exhausted and low on energy for the second session. Is this true? As I will be enrolling him for the second session. Is the same teacher teaching both sessions in the same day?
4) If you do send your kids for enrichment classes outside of the school - what subjects or type of classes are sending them to.
5) How is the school holiday programs?
6) If the teachers do not give regular feedback - how do you know how your child is doing especially in K1 and K2.
7) Are the teachers in general warm and friendly and easy to talk to?
Is the Mandarin and English curriculum sufficient or are extra classes required?

I’d appreciate advise on any of the above queries.

Thank you very much.

[lifeasglim]

Smritis:

Hello everyone,

I am considering SJCK for my 4 year old boy to start K1 in 2019 in their Gilstead campus. I am looking for feedback from parents who have their children currently in the school or have recently graduated from this campus. Below are a few queries i have about the school but feel free to share any other feedback you may have.
1) Is the child P1 ready at the end of K2 by just attending regular school program and the enrichment classes? Or as additional classes outside of school required.
2) How experienced are the teachers?
3) Someone mentioned the teachers are usually exhausted and low on energy for the second session. Is this true? As I will be enrolling him for the second session. Is the same teacher teaching both sessions in the same day?
4) If you do send your kids for enrichment classes outside of the school - what subjects or type of classes are sending them to.
5) How is the school holiday programs?
6) If the teachers do not give regular feedback - how do you know how your child is doing especially in K1 and K2.
7) Are the teachers in general warm and friendly and easy to talk to?
Is the Mandarin and English curriculum sufficient or are extra classes required?

I'd appreciate advise on any of the above queries.

Thank you very much.

Hello Smritis,

My child is in N2 and will be K1 next year at Gilstead. Here are some of my experiences so far - hope it helps.

2) How experienced are the teachers? - so far in our two years, my child have had both young and experienced (meaning more than 10-15 years of teaching experience)
3) Someone mentioned the teachers are usually exhausted and low on energy for the second session. Is this true? As I will be enrolling him for the second session. Is the same teacher teaching both sessions in the same day? - my child has been in session 2 all along. On the days when I send my child to school, I find the energy of the teachers alright but I can't compare as I have no experience with the AM session.
6) If the teachers do not give regular feedback - how do you know how your child is doing especially in K1 and K2. - you can arrange for the teacher to call you and you can speak with them. Usually if I meet them when dropping off my child, they will just tell my briefly how the kid is doing. Every half a year, there is an app where you can see their progress. So far this for for nursery experience.
7) Are the teachers in general warm and friendly and easy to talk to? - For me, the teachers have all been great and warm. When I engage them, I dont get the impression that they are trying to cut short the conversation.