Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary

[Mrsbongz]

markfch:

janet_lee88:

Hi markfch,

Alamak, why you scare your son by telling him the female teachers are very very fierce ? I prepared my gal by telling her to start speaking proper English and behave like a lady.

But it's true. I myself also scared of the loud voices of those female teachers. Anyway ds is those super resilient types. He won't get affected so easily one.

LOL.. I tell my DS that he has to write his words properly, if not the teacher will throw his books away (that's wat happened to me b4).. n he told me: \"then I stay in nursery forever loh.. no need to do homework at all!\".. sigh.. no sense of self-motivation at all..

[janet88]

E3:

Janet, did his teacher assign specific topics for his journals? I find it becomes a chore if it's not self-initiated topic. It will not be easy for him. I was thinking more of just expressing his frustrations or excitement in journals based on his own life's experiences, something close to heart. Can be anger towards unfair treatment or hilarious moments he had with friends. Anything he wants, free of his own expressions.

Nope, those journals have 'theme' like 'My June Holidays', 'My ambition' etc etc. If I ask him to write journal based on anything he wants, it would be filled with anger. HaHaHa.

[janet88]

markfch:

janet_lee88:

Hi markfch,

Alamak, why you scare your son by telling him the female teachers are very very fierce ? I prepared my gal by telling her to start speaking proper English and behave like a lady.

But it's true. I myself also scared of the loud voices of those female teachers. Anyway ds is those super resilient types. He won't get affected so easily one.

My son got punished often in P1 for talking. Came home with black face and sulking in the corner. At P2, still got punished and even had to stand in front of whole school during assembly for talking. At P3, his skin is thick already.

[IJJ]

notabox:

I know most parents advocate teaching their kids on their own and I do agree that a child’s best teacher is his parent but only if the parent know how to teach well.


I am weak academically (still can’t get the rules of grammer right most of the time) and have really quick temper…not cut out to teach at all. The last thing I want is to have my children hate learning because of me scolding them all the time.

I have since put away the guilt of having to outsource the teachings because in no way am I less concern of my children’s well being then parents who teach their own children. There is a lot more we need to teach our children than just academic subjects so since my strength is not in this area, I rather concentrate on teaching my children in other areas such as their social and moral skills.

Just to share my thoughts.

I cannot agree more on that sentense.

Every family has their ways of doing things. Someone else's success story does not nec work on another person. We just have to try to optimise the potential of every family members to the best of our knowledge. As parents, we just want to do our best, within means, for our children. Whichever way I choose, I will think that is the 'best' way for my family. I dun bother much about what others may say, although I keep an open mind for opinions and recommendations. Frankly, I actually wanted to return to workforce if not for my little precious gift last year. If I am a part time or full time mom, most likely, I will outsource some teaching too. Since now, I am a sahm, I thot since I am home, and I enjoy coaching myself, why not? Save quite a sum and lots of time too.

[notabox]

janet_lee88:

My son got punished often in P1 for talking. Came home with black face and sulking in the corner. At P2, still got punished and even had to stand in front of whole school during assembly for talking. At P3, his skin is thick already.

Haha...actually this is what I can foresee will happen to my kiddo, he just talks non-stop! His K2 teacher makes him sits beside her so that he doesn't distrupt her lesson :oops: . So his skin is already pretty thick now!!

[janet88]

Hi notabox,

I’m not academically strong…didn’t do well in school, but now have to teach son (and daughter going P1) in their subjects until I cannot handle, then I will have to outsource. Lower primary still can lah, but subjects are getting tougher every year.

Like what IJJ mentioned, it’s quite enjoyable coaching them and knowing their strengths & weaknesses. Can save quite a sum of money…tutors are not cheap now, but CL tuition $$$ cannot be saved.

[notabox]

janet_lee88:

Hi notabox,

I'm not academically strong...didn't do well in school, but now have to teach son (and daughter going P1) in their subjects until I cannot handle, then I will have to outsource. Lower primary still can lah, but subjects are getting tougher every year.

Like what IJJ mentioned, it's quite enjoyable coaching them and knowing their strengths & weaknesses. Can save quite a sum of money...tutors are not cheap now, but CL tuition $$$ cannot be saved.

Hi Janet, I admired you and rest who are able to coach your children. I revise my ds's homework with him and guide him whenever he needs it but to teach the actual teaching is really beyond me.

Dh met a father (a PR from HK) during one of the pv assignments and he shared that he outsource to others all academic teachings of his kids so that whatever time he has with his kids are all good and happy times. I thought that was a pretty weird idea initially until I found myself regularly scolding my kids while revising their homework with them and thought to myself what if these scenes dominate most of the memories we have as family?

Every single day after work, I long to pick up ds1 & ds2 from childcare and then head home to see my little 1 because I misses them so much. But once home, after the bath and dinner routine, we are left with just a couple of hours before bedtime. These 2 hours are then spent revising homework with my ds1 & ds2 and in most instances, there will be scolding from me and unhappiness then ensued. I wanted those precious few hours spent doing happy stuff with all 3 of my children so that none is deprived of my time and attention.

So me and dh have already decided to adopt the same idea of outsourcing the academic teachings to professionals who are not just more qualify than us but also able to provide a better learning atmosphere (they are more patient) for my children to learn . To each his own :celebrate:.

[notabox]

Hi all, I have managed to read up to page 30 so far but will be busy with house moving soon so don’t think I can complete the reading of this thread anytime soon to look for answers to my queries. Hope you guys can provide some quick help.


1. When should we contact the school bus operator to engage their service? Last read that fee is $85, any changes?
2. Are parents allow to go into the school during recess time for the first few days of school for the P1? If recess time is at 3pm, then basically pack snacks such as sandwiches instead of bento for ds will do right? Ds is not familiar with money yet, so am worried. Please share how your kids cope during recess time when they first goes P1.
3. Any parents with kids that took up wushu as cca? Is it good? Practice sessions are on Sat am, are there school bus service available?

TIA!

[php]

notabox:

2. Are parents allow to go into the school during recess time for the first few days of school for the P1? If recess time is at 3pm, then basically pack snacks such as sandwiches instead of bento for ds will do right? Ds is not familiar with money yet, so am worried. Please share how your kids cope during recess time when they first goes P1.

Dd in P1 this year and this is likely what will happen on the first day.
When the kid reaches school, the buddy will assist your kid and he/she would bring the kid to the school hall. The buddy will even help in carrying the bag for the kid, so don't worry....Each kid will be assign a buddy - P5 student, for a week. Parents are only allow to enter the school on the first day only. You are not allow to enter the canteen area during the recess time but you can watch them from a distance. The buddies will be with them and assist them. Kids learn fast, so don't worry, your ds will be able to cope with money very soon... but it is better not to give the kid too much money, just enough for the day will do.....Basically, the kid will be on their own from 2nd day onward.....

[IJJ]

notabox:

1. When should we contact the school bus operator to engage their service? Last read that fee is $85, any changes?
Where do you reside? I am in Bt Batok and my bus fare for 2 ways is around $65. I think you should contact them after orientation.
2. Are parents allow to go into the school during recess time for the first few days of school for the P1? If recess time is at 3pm, then basically pack snacks such as sandwiches instead of bento for ds will do right? Ds is not familiar with money yet, so am worried. Please share how your kids cope during recess time when they first goes P1.
Mine was with another school during P1. I guess its about the same. Parents only allow the first day, but cannot help in buying food. Each class has their destinated table and seats. I let her bring lunchboxes on alternative days. Packed sandwiches, bentos, cookies varieties of stuff which she likes. As for money, I gave her $1 a day and she started learning from there, not much issue. At times she was really confusing, she just gave the $1 to the vendor for him/her to give back the change.
3. Any parents with kids that took up wushu as cca? Is it good? Practice sessions are on Sat am, are there school bus service available?
Mine is not in wushu, but what I know sat not school bus service for this year.
TIA!