Me Time!

[MrsKiasu]

Totally agree…not easy to enter into workforce at our age and after so long not in it! There were times I do feel frustrated I feel like applying for a job but then I was thinking possible mah??

[sky minecrafter]

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2020724\" time=\"1618828739\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2020724 time=1618828739 user_id=53606]
Just wondering...do your kids do any interesting projects in secondary school/JC? I mean those that have some real-life applications...which may lead to them having more interest in exploring that field...Sometimes I feel very sad that our kids don’t get to explore hands-on much in school. Mostly just drilling for exams.[/quote]

Hihi!! Our fellow forummers have generously shared their experiences. To add on, I feel that UGs give all students good opportunities to be involved in 'interesting projects', which do not peg on their academic program/ prowess. ['https://www.moe.gov.sg/programmes/gifted-education/special-programmes' sort of projects, like moot parliament, research collaborations with universities, are often restricted to IP...] UG participants may be tasked to take care of their UG's administrative matters, general discipline, welfare, communications... They will learn how to carry themselves in groups, contribute+ group dynamics, consult with teachers/ adults, manage deadlines, responsibilities

My dd is in a UG (primary school), & I hope she can continue in a similar UG (with no compulsory HMT) post-primary

[zac's mum]

Hi-5 sky! UG = uniform group? My DS is also in a UG and he loves it (more for the group socialization aspect. Other responsibilities are a bonus) Also hope to continue same UG in secondary school!

[Zeal mummy]

MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2020779\" time=\"1618887840\" user_id=\"43981:

Zeal mummy\" post_id=\"2020759\" time=\"1618852329\" user_id=\"58173:[quote=\"Zeal mummy\" post_id=2020759 time=1618852329 user_id=58173]

I never bring them there! Not sure for the younger during kindy days though, those excursions.

Do bring them when you get the chance. I recall my child tried out the many jobs, as an optician as well as many others. Not sure how old is your child but do check it online.

Go away, covid!

[Zeal mummy]

sky minecrafter\" post_id=\"2020831\" time=\"1618902365\" user_id=\"130531:[quote=\"sky minecrafter\" post_id=2020831 time=1618902365 user_id=130531]

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2020724\" time=\"1618828739\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2020724 time=1618828739 user_id=53606]Just wondering...do your kids do any interesting projects in secondary school/JC? I mean those that have some real-life applications...which may lead to them having more interest in exploring that field...Sometimes I feel very sad that our kids don’t get to explore hands-on much in school. Mostly just drilling for exams.[/quote]

Hihi!! Our fellow forummers have generously shared their experiences. To add on, I feel that UGs give all students good opportunities to be involved in 'interesting projects', which do not peg on their academic program/ prowess. ['https://www.moe.gov.sg/programmes/gifted-education/special-programmes' sort of projects, like moot parliament, research collaborations with universities, are often restricted to IP...] UG participants may be tasked to take care of their UG's administrative matters, general discipline, welfare, communications... They will learn how to carry themselves in groups, contribute+ group dynamics, consult with teachers/ adults, manage deadlines, responsibilities

My dd is in a UG (primary school), & I hope she can continue in a similar UG (with no compulsory HMT) post-primary[/quote]

Agree with you on many points above. My dd just joined an UG in secondary school, learning the ropes now.. I can relate to the skills u listed.

Come to our school! No compulsory HMT and almost all the UG u need.

[MrsKiasu]

One dd is UG and another is not. Good to start UG from pri? She is trying some musicsl thing now.

[zac's mum]

MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2020879\" time=\"1618961774\" user_id=\"43981:

One dd is UG and another is not. Good to start UG from pri? She is trying some musicsl thing now.

I think choosing CCA should ideally be based on their interests & personality. At Primary school level CCA is quite unimportant & inconsequential I feel...or at least in DS school, the CCAs are treated as such.

I let DS join UG becos he’s an extrovert & loves the interaction. However, my friend let her introvert DD join UG becos the girl benefits from having new safe & trustworthy friends in that CCA. Once the kids are introduced to each other in the small teams, they tend to have a very strong bond. So introverts can benefit from UG too. Depends on your perspective & child.

If she likes music more then music CCA is fine too.

Don’t expect to use CCA for DSA. Won’t help much

[MrsKiasu]

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2020882\" time=\"1618963845\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2020882 time=1618963845 user_id=53606]

MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2020879\" time=\"1618961774\" user_id=\"43981:

I think choosing CCA should ideally be based on their interests & personality. At Primary school level CCA is quite unimportant & inconsequential I feel...or at least in DS school, the CCAs are treated as such.

I let DS join UG becos he’s an extrovert & loves the interaction. However, my friend let her introvert DD join UG becos the girl benefits from having new safe & trustworthy friends in that CCA. Once the kids are introduced to each other in the small teams, they tend to have a very strong bond. So introverts can benefit from UG too. Depends on your perspective & child.

If she likes music more then music CCA is fine too.

Don’t expect to use CCA for DSA. Won’t help much

dd aim to go back only..I noticed kept telling her aiyo marks like these how to go back arh during marking of her past year qn last week haha..So far every year change cca. A bit to be soft side in terms of the mind strength looks like Ug may e beneficial to her if she wants to change. She likes those more body movements, also good as right now very much lesser playing around due to covid. Ok, let's go for more enjoyment at this level..

[MrsKiasu]

zac's mum\" post_id=\"2020882\" time=\"1618963845\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2020882 time=1618963845 user_id=53606]

MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2020879\" time=\"1618961774\" user_id=\"43981:

I think choosing CCA should ideally be based on their interests & personality. At Primary school level CCA is quite unimportant & inconsequential I feel...or at least in DS school, the CCAs are treated as such.

I let DS join UG becos he’s an extrovert & loves the interaction. However, my friend let her introvert DD join UG becos the girl benefits from having new safe & trustworthy friends in that CCA. Once the kids are introduced to each other in the small teams, they tend to have a very strong bond. So introverts can benefit from UG too. Depends on your perspective & child.

If she likes music more then music CCA is fine too.

Don’t expect to use CCA for DSA. Won’t help much

Trying for dsa?

[zac's mum]

DSA? No idea yet. Not much hope :gloomy:


A bit like your case...maybe aim to “go back” affiliated school. But dunno whether can make it or not...DSA also like no talent good enough.