Townsville Primary

[newmumof3]

Hi everyone. :lol: Glad to find this.

My son is going to Townsville next year!
Hope to see you at the orientation in Nov.

[anxiousmummy]

can any parent share with us the schoolbag load for P1? I’m looking for a schoolbag for my DD, but can’t decide on a suitable size. Also, does TVPS allow students to keep their books in school? Thanks.

[Monster Mummy]

Hi,


Frankly speaking, for the P1 students, they does not have much text book because, they follow the time table quite strictly unlike some school, student got to bring all the books to school as the teacher might change some schedule.

So the bag does not need to have too big but quite a lot of information sheet for parents.

[anxiousmummy]

Thanks! I shall go for the S size, but make sure it's big enough so that any A4 size info sheet will not have doggy ears

[Monster Mummy]

Hi,


Actually, you do not need to buy school bag so early. You can buy after orientation since it is holding in the mid of november if i remember correctly. You can take this opportunity to talk to the staff there.

[shopaholic]

Just to share... my girl who is in P1 this year has enjoyed school. She has integrated well into the primary school life, learning to do things independently and is coping fine with the schoolwork too. The teachers hv been very friendly and upfront to share about my girl's progress during any parent-teacher sessions. The school also organised a M'sia trip in June which we enjoyed a lot. It also has enrichment courses which students can opt in for the school holidays. Overall, I'm pleased with the school.


On the schoolbag, yeah, no need to get very big ones because there's not that many books to bring to and fro. Students get to keep certain books in school so there's no need for them to bring daily. So far, my girl only brings the chinese textbook daily. Maths textbook is only for certain days. So you see, not that many things to bring. But yes, get one which can fit A4 papers.

[LittleRedBull]

They have a parent support group. Anyof you signed up for it? Heard you can sign up at the P1 Orientation.

[Monster Mummy]

Hi,


I did not join but if you are interested, you can sign up during the orientation.

[hop3ful]

Hi mommies,


Any idea how long is the orientation gonna take? I mean the duration?

TIA!

[Monster Mummy]

Dear hop3ful,


The orientation for the parents is only about an hour. Can’t remember exact time. But the child will be arranged to sit with the class and they will be bring to tour the school. That’s why my advice, kindly get ready for the size of your child and buy the uniform and textbook while waiting. You can hold the folder for him when he register at the orientation because the folder consist of the school information and booklist.

Hopefully, this year no change.