Poi Ching
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purchased textbooks and uniforms today, but the Moral Education (CL) is only available next yr…
haiz… sotong me, i got too big a top for my gal’s uniform:SS now i need to change them:S
Sembawang outlet do not have the smaller sizes too:S -
cpdalin:
Ya, we purchased the uniforms and some textbooks yesterday.purchased textbooks and uniforms today, but the Moral Education (CL) is only available next yr....
haiz... sotong me, i got too big a top for my gal's uniform:SS now i need to change them:S
Sembawang outlet do not have the smaller sizes too:S
cpdalin, take heart, u are not the only one :). When buying uniform, there are many parents that return to change the size too. And all are changing to a size smaller bec I heard refund. I guess we all think (and hope) and children grow fast.
I was having so much headache decising the size of my DSs uniform too. The guy selling uniform was kind enough to tell me 2 things:
1) According to his experience, P1 and P2 kids don't 'shoot' up so fast. P3/P4 kids will 'shoot' up fast. But he also has a disclaimer that this may be apply to 'fat' kids.
2) Don't wash the uniform yet. Take them out in Dec and let your sons try again. If size not right, come back to change.
Really appreciate his thoughfullness. It didn't cross my mind.
As for the Chinese Moral Edu book, I was told that it is not required anymore. Creative Wring Book is out of stock.dark chocolate:
Hi, dark chocolate. I am going to start sahm next mth. I don't think I can provide fantastic meals at home too bec I am not good in cooking and can't spend all my time in the kitchen. I am ordering tingkat which is as good as coffee shop's economic rice.... I think the meals they provide are not really that fantastic, but there again, childcare is similar in this aspect too.
Well, can't have a perfect place unless I become a SAHM!
However, the childcare that my triplets used to go to at Blk 729 provide good meals. They started BASC 2 years ago but I am not sure if they accept only kids from the childcare. You may want to call them to ask. They are fantastic in caring of children (like meals) but not acedamically. That's why I need to pull my DSs out from there to PCF for K2.alphonsus:
Hi, alphonsus. Thanks and no worries. I think it may be too early to ask bec afterall, the school team is not over yet! By end Dec, I will go to 2nd hand bookshop at Bras Bahsa to take a look. Appreciate all your answers to our anxious to-be P1 mum....So sorry nonkiasu, my boy refuses to give away his books(although the books are already in bad shape), I can't help on this.
Btw, I saw the Yun Yu textbooks. Oh mine, the very 1st page b4 the content page specifically instruct parents to teach b4 and after each lesson. Need to go thru 3 times b4 and 4 times after a lesson. This is really stressful! (so back to dark chocolate, where got time to cook? That means I have 21 times of lessons to do with my triplets!)
Also, there are 50 lessons with 25 lessons per book. But there are only 10 weeks per team and 40 weeks for the whole yr, including test/exam week. So, I just wonder how many lessons are done per week? If 2 lessons, then i will be short-lived bec I will have 42 times of lessons per week! :!:
Also, for the workbook to practise writing, will they be homework or done at school? If homework, I am thinking to start my DSs writing this Dec. Really, just looking at the content of textbook, I want to faint already. -
Was going to drop a note to check how was the books and uniforms purchase yesterday, thanks for all the updates!
cpdalin, nonKiasu - Did you bring your kids along to try out the uniforms? I didn't go yesterday because DS can't go with me, will go and buy on Fri instead. Will order the books online and collect on Fri as well.
nonKiasu - :shock: You mean every \"chapter\" need to go through 3 times before and 4 times after the lesson? I wonder if going through means to be able to read or to be able to write also?
Think better not let your kids write first though, in case it includes writing in class, which then they will be bored while waiting for other classmates to finish writing? -
dark chocolate:
nonKiasu - SAHM is a noble role and definitely worthwhile since you have triplets!Hi, dark chocolate. I am going to start sahm next mth. I don't think I can provide fantastic meals at home too bec I am not good in cooking and can't spend all my time in the kitchen. I am ordering tingkat which is as good as coffee shop's economic rice.
However, the childcare that my triplets used to go to at Blk 729 provide good meals. They started BASC 2 years ago but I am not sure if they accept only kids from the childcare. You may want to call them to ask. They are fantastic in caring of children (like meals) but not acedamically. That's why I need to pull my DSs out from there to PCF for K2. Thks for the info at Blk 729, I think I will try out SW first and see how it goes. Will be dropping by SW after orientation on Fri to find out more.
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dark chocolate:
Yes, each of my DSs tried out the uniforms and PE. I bought 2 sets of uniform and 2 sets of PE for each DS. I do see people 'ah-gar ah-gar' the size and buy and later go back and change for a smaller size bec its a refund. The each size jump is 50cents. I think most people staying nearby and for whatever reason, the kid can't be there to try.
cpdalin, nonKiasu - Did you bring your kids along to try out the uniforms? I didn't go yesterday because DS can't go with me, will go and buy on Fri instead. Will order the books online and collect on Fri as well.
nonKiasu - :shock: You mean every \"chapter\" need to go through 3 times before and 4 times after the lesson? I wonder if going through means to be able to read or to be able to write also?
Think better not let your kids write first though, in case it includes writing in class, which then they will be bored while waiting for other classmates to finish writing?
Yes, must go thru every chapter 3 times b4 lesson. After lesson revise 2 times and another 2 times read without seeing the text. U will see the instruction once u buy the book. I am still in the state of shock. Want to be nonKiasu also cannot!
Ya, will not start the writing if it is suppose to write in class. So, wanted to find out whether it's homework or do in class. -
dark chocolate:
Ya, let us know after u try SW for a few mths. Maybe I need a BASC too if I can't tahan being a sahm or the 21/42 times per week of chinese lessons with my DSs and rather return to workforce to earn $$ so as to employ chinese tutor to go thru w them. This Yun Yun thingy is really very discouraging to me. When I was studying, my parents don't even know what I am doing at school, studying or not etc. I know we can't compare our primary edu to today's but the gap is really tian and di.
... I think I will try out SW first and see how it goes. Will be dropping by SW after orientation on Fri to find out more. -
nonKiasu:
Ya, let us know after u try SW for a few mths. Maybe I need a BASC too if I can't tahan being a sahm or the 21/42 times per week of chinese lessons with my DSs and rather return to workforce to earn $$ so as to employ chinese tutor to go thru w them. This Yun Yun thingy is really very discouraging to me. When I was studying, my parents don't even know what I am doing at school, studying or not etc. I know we can't compare our primary edu to today's but the gap is really tian and di.
nonKiasu - Sure, will update all about SW. If all ok, I will let DS start from Dec onwards so that he can adjust to SC first, then PCS. Are your triplets currently taking any enrichment classes? Actually, even with a tutor, you will still need to be very hands-on with their work coz the tutor can't come everyday and won't be able to cover everything for 3 kids at one go?
Do you have a helper? I can't imagine working FT and then returning home to take care of 3 kids + chores!
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Thanks all for the updates.
Anyone who think leaving a P1 kid alone at home with maid is a crazy idea, please speak up..... otherwise I am going to do so... ouch!!
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wch:
Need advise, Can start to apply for PV if my boy is borned in 2007? I stay 1-2KM, what is my chances? 2B or 2C
Better call school up and ask. See if school allows. Normally 2 years before admission year.
Chance very high, almost guaranteed, under 2B, if I am not wrong. -
gajidouma:
I wouldn't think its a \"crazy\" idea because a helper is useful particularly to FTWM like us who have to struggle between work and chores and kid's homework. Just that whether you are comfortable to leave the helper with your child alone at home during the day? And, what is your main objective in having a helper? To take care of your child or to do chores?Thanks all for the updates.
Anyone who think leaving a P1 kid alone at home with maid is a crazy idea, please speak up..... otherwise I am going to do so... ouch!!
Factors you may need to consider will be whether the maid is totally new or well recommended by someone whom you know you can trust her? We have read all kinds of horror stories about helpers, of course there are good ones as well (if you are lucky!).
IMHO, if there is only one child to take care of + household chores, the helper will likely to be quite free. Hence, not much mileage in getting one? Other considerations will be if the child can learn to be independant with a helper at home, can the helper control/discipline the child (most friends I know who have helpers, the child \"climbs over the helper's head\") correctly in your absence? Of course, pros will be home cooked meals and free from household chores after work.
These are some of the reasons why I personally will not consider a helper unless I have more kids or am sure the helper can be trusted. Part time helper can be considered if doing household chores is a problem and home cooked meals can be made up by cooking simpler food or at least home cooked soup with packed dinner on weekdays and better home cooked meals on weekends and holidays?
Hope I am not too lengthy. Hee!
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