Ngee Ann Primary

[jdgm7]

Hi KingRascal, thanks for the warmth welcome


3bagsfull, you bet today was really memorable & emotional for me. Actually, I was not able to witness the balloting because of an earlier medical appointment. But I still went to the school after my checkup, hoping I could witness it (praying for my little girl's chance). It was past 10 when I reach the school. When I open the door of the auditorium, only few people were inside. So I thought I was in the wrong room so I double check the room's name. Found out it was the correct room so I open the door again. Teachers asked me what do I want and I told them, I came for the balloting. But they said it was already finished. So I asked if I could see the results. When I saw my child's name, I begun to jump & clap my hands....First thing that comes into my mind, finally my little girl's future is starting to mold.

I just want to share the experience :love: Cheers everyone!

KingRascal:

Hi 3bagsfull

Long time no \"see\". Hope everything has been alright so far 

Time flies. It's already August and with another blink of the eyes, the exams would be here!

3bagsfull:

Welcome jdgm7!

How was the chance at the phase 2c balloting this year? Were u there to witness the balloting? Understand that those outside 2km had to ballot.

My DS is in P1 this year and last year this period, I was damn nervous too cos I could only register him under Phase 2C and I stay outside 2km. Anyway, congrats to u and ur girl.

[3bagsfull]

Hi KR


Yeah long time no see

can't believe that it's already mid-august and there's only about 3 mths left before the sch year ends!! I still vividly remember last year this time, I was praying hard for getting my DS into NAPS without balloting.

My son has settled in very well, though occassionally there were those usual mishaps like being pushed and fell down, lost of (numerous) belongings etc. All in all, I am happy with him and the sch. The teachers I met are all very responsible and they take teaching seriously.

How's your son? Is homework getting busier now that he's near end of P2?

[3bagsfull]

jdgm7:

Hi KingRascal, thanks for the warmth welcome


3bagsfull, you bet today was really memorable & emotional for me. Actually, I was not able to witness the balloting because of an earlier medical appointment. But I still went to the school after my checkup, hoping I could witness it (praying for my little girl's chance). It was past 10 when I reach the school. When I open the door of the auditorium, only few people were inside. So I thought I was in the wrong room so I double check the room's name. Found out it was the correct room so I open the door again. Teachers asked me what do I want and I told them, I came for the balloting. But they said it was already finished. So I asked if I could see the results. When I saw my child's name, I begun to jump & clap my hands....First thing that comes into my mind, finally my little girl's future is starting to mold.

I just want to share the experience :love: Cheers everyone!

That's really cool and it sounded like a movie haha. I guess u wld be equally excited during the orientation. Like what KingRascal shared with us last year, do bring along camera

[KingRascal]

Homework this year is definitely heavier than before. Moreover, this being a streaming year, there is pressure of hoping that the child does well...


Guess this is how the education system is like and we just have to do what we can.

Really glad to know that your child is settling down well in school. Ya, we cannot run away from the typical rough play among them. We just have to ensure we educate our children accordingly and to coach them some of the survival skills. And yes, my child lost several bottles in one year too. Wallet too... even his math textbook as his math teacher hardly used it last year and thus he did not even know when it went missing!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

3bagsfull:

Hi KR

Yeah long time no see

can't believe that it's already mid-august and there's only about 3 mths left before the sch year ends!! I still vividly remember last year this time, I was praying hard for getting my DS into NAPS without balloting.

My son has settled in very well, though occassionally there were those usual mishaps like being pushed and fell down, lost of (numerous) belongings etc. All in all, I am happy with him and the sch. The teachers I met are all very responsible and they take teaching seriously.

How's your son? Is homework getting busier now that he's near end of P2?

[3bagsfull]

Just to share that NAPS is in the Phase 2 of the Programme for Active Learning (PAL). See the MOE press release for more info:

http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2010/09/developing-skills-and-values.php

This shall involve our kids if they are in P1 or P2 next year. Just wondering if it might mean another long day or any duplication with the NAME programme.

[KingRascal]

Wow you are quick to pick this up! It certainly makes sense to merge them as both definitely point in the same direction.


My Name has been a good initiative and it is commendable that Ngee Ann introduced it earlier.

3bagsfull:

Just to share that NAPS is in the Phase 2 of the Programme for Active Learning (PAL). See the MOE press release for more info:
http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2010/09/developing-skills-and-values.php

This shall involve our kids if they are in P1 or P2 next year. Just wondering if it might mean another long day or any duplication with the NAME programme.

[apriltan]

Dear All.

Hi. I'm a newbie with a boy going to Ngee Ann P1 next year.
I worry most about Bully issues as it seems to happen to my boy even in K2.
As i have noticed ALOT of NA kids esp after school hours behaving rather badly ard the area. I was hoping my kid wld get really lucky & have really nice frens in his class.

[KingRascal]

Hi apriltan


Welcome to the Ngee Ann family Nice to \"see\" you here.
Don't worry. I am sure things will be alright with your care and concern, and prompt action. We cannot avoid bullies. They are everywhere, in all schools I believe. It is a part of growing up. It's very important to communicate with the child often to get them to speak up and share. And it is also through such incidents that the child gets his or her character education and social development from us And getting to know parents in the same batch helps too.

apriltan:

Dear All.
Hi. I'm a newbie with a boy going to Ngee Ann P1 next year.
I worry most about Bully issues as it seems to happen to my boy even in K2.
As i have noticed ALOT of NA kids esp after school hours behaving rather badly ard the area. I was hoping my kid wld get really lucky & have really nice frens in his class.

[apriltan]

Hi KingRascal,

Thanks so much for your kind welcome. I sure am glad to know more NA parents from here.

Cheers! :celebrate:

KingRascal:

Hi apriltan

Welcome to the Ngee Ann family Nice to \"see\" you here.
Don't worry. I am sure things will be alright with your care and concern, and prompt action. We cannot avoid bullies. They are everywhere, in all schools I believe. It is a part of growing up. It's very important to communicate with the child often to get them to speak up and share. And it is also through such incidents that the child gets his or her character education and social development from us And getting to know parents in the same batch helps too.

apriltan:

Dear All.
Hi. I'm a newbie with a boy going to Ngee Ann P1 next year.
I worry most about Bully issues as it seems to happen to my boy even in K2.
As i have noticed ALOT of NA kids esp after school hours behaving rather badly ard the area. I was hoping my kid wld get really lucky & have really nice frens in his class.

[apriltan]

Hi,

My kid will be buying books & uniforms next week. Wld like to knw approx. how much does books & uniforms usually cost? :idea:


thanks.