Nanyang Kindergarten
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Hi. I’m assuming that NYK called up telling you that your kid is offered a slot and you didn’t go down to the school to pay the deposit and such. Chances are your child’s slot may hv been given to the next in q on their waiting list. You can call up the school to ask if there are still vacancies. Good luck and hope this helps.
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Hi, anyone with kids joining Nanyang preschool in Jan 2019? My kid has a slot for the PM session but currently he takes a daily nap from 1 to 3pm, so I’m kinda worried that he might have problems adjusting to the new schedule. Furthermore, the school is quite inaccessible via public transport, so it’s gonna be quite a hassle to and fro esp during bad weather. Any of u has similar concerns?
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fanxu0020:
Hi, anyone with kids joining Nanyang preschool in Jan 2019? My kid has a slot for the PM session but currently he takes a daily nap from 1 to 3pm, so I’m kinda worried that he might have problems adjusting to the new schedule. Furthermore, the school is quite inaccessible via public transport, so it’s gonna be quite a hassle to and fro esp during bad weather. Any of u has similar concerns?
Hi Funxu0020,
This is my honest opinion after trying my child in pm slot for 1 year. He used to go morning preschool then nap for 1-3 hours in afternoon. After going to afternoon sesssion at NYK, I really struggled with his schedule as he would often not be able to nap or nap for long before school, then if he napped after school, he would be too tired to wake up fast and so will sleep until 6pm (similar to many of his classmates). It made night sleep a nightmare for a few months where he would resist sleeping at night because the nap was too late. However, he would never wake up late in the morning, no matter how late he slept at night, and would always wake up by 7.45/8am at the latest. I knew he was always an early waker but after a year I have tried to change his schedule with no avail hence have decided to withdraw him. I think you will know if your kid is an early riser sort and decide what is best for him. I think it is better for them to learn while they are fresh in the morning, instead of half groggy in the afternoon. Also, even though kids are adaptable, the 12.30-4pm session really is right smack in the middle of any decent nap time, so if you kid is young e.g. year-end birthdate, they may really struggle.
Further thoughts on the school - the teachers give very little feedback during the term and 2/3 of his teachers barely said a word to me all year. The staff are not willing to make any exception for your child, even if you have valid concerns or issues. The principal is not available or approachable to be spoken to ever (and as they say, the school is only as good as its principal). Unfortunately, that only makes me feel like myself and my child are just numbers in a system to them and they do not care for my child's growth personally at all. The car queues to pick up your child are horrendous and when they are released after school it is somewhat like a market with parents crowding everywhere trying to grab the hands of their kids. The program is a chinese immersion program which works (my english speaking son has picked up lots of chinese phrases) but it is not outstanding otherwise. For a prestigious and popular kindergarten, my experience of it has been sadly disappointing. -
ahleo87:
Hi mummies and daddies. I would like to seek some advice before enrolling my child into a kinder. I’m offered a place in NYK, SJK and a Montessori. Anyone can offer any advices please on NYK? Like what’s the school like in terms of academic and character building and why will you enrolled your kid into NYK instead of other kinder?
I was offered both places in NYK and SJCK. So I can offer opinions on both schools from my personal perspective.
NYK is a no nonsense environment and high on discipline. Attended the parents' briefing before the start of school - we were not offered seats in an air conditioned auditorium like in SJCK, but made to stand in the open square like primary school assembly; and the principal addressing us like secondary school students. The teachers are mostly PRC who speak mandarin with lithe. Students were expected to be respectful to the teachers and the entire curriculum is in mandarin. Generally the materials used in class are quite innovative- they played games with well made paper toys etc and they expected parents to prepare show and tell boards (4 topics a year). Also they have tricycles for children to ride within their compounds; most schools have it. And they have music and cookery classes. PTC they give you a day and time and expect you to adhere to it.
Teachers have a lunch break btw AM and PM classes; whereas SJK is a continuous stretch for teachers for AM and PM classes.
In SJK, teachers are called \"aunties\". They don't address teachers as teachers; this I found out is they want them to view the teacher as less intimidating? The environment is a stark contrast to NYK where the children are nurtured and molly coddled as 温室的小花. Most of the curriculum is in English and honestly they are rather weak in Mandarin; which I found to be the same for most mission schools. The focus at nursery level is on play, with little attention to learning the alphabets After 1 year, they have not started them on writing yet. Their motto is they have a life ahead them for learning, there's no hurry to stress them now. Their focus is more on learning Christian values, encourage good behaviour and let them love going to school.
So, at the end of the day, you need to decide which strategy is in agreement with your personal values and parenting goals. They are good and bad in both schools. Some wants their kids to be independent, competitive and speak up in class- then NYK is more suitable. If your intention is to nurture a God loving, creative child who is more academically relaxed then SJK suits you better. -
Excellent review of the 2 kindies. SJK sounds more "loving" although I’m not sure about how being called "auntie" will boost the young teachers’ morale. Why not just address them by their names or simply "Miss"?
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Hi jadebean, thanks for the comprehensive comparison. Unfortunately, I’ve already enrolled my child into NYK session 2. My concern now is my LO’s nap time. Well let’s see how it goes. The other schools (SJCK) does not have morning session available too. Have a wonderful week ahead!
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Hi, I have received a call from NYK this morning informing me that my boy has a place in the Pre-Nursery for next year. I was super happy, and surprised too. When i went to wait-list my boy for 2020 intake, the school mentioned that they will inform me the outcome in June. Would like to count this as a blessing.
Saw many positive and negative feedback on the school. Anyone’s children is currently in the school and can offer sound advise if i should register my boy in the school?
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Hi – I realize there has not been much activity. My daughter is also in the 2020 intake – they told me that there were so many siblings this year that they took very few from the waitlist, so were able to complete everything in April. I’d also love to hear feedback. I put a deposit down – but always interested in other perspectives.
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Hi everyone,
We have also confirmed our son’s enrolment for NYK 2020 PreN intake. Is there any whatsapp group for it? Looking forward to one soon. Cheers! -
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