Marymount Convent

[Tinkerbelle]

Callie Tan:

So total they will have 7 periods of PE lessons in a week?? Quite a lot hor?? Wht is PE3?

Technically speaking, there are 6 periods of PE, not including Mass PE. Here's a breakdown of the PE periods:
2 periods of PE
4 periods of PE3

PE3 (known as PE cube) is a new programme implemented at the beginning of this year. It incorporates non-academic activities during curriculum time for character building and holistic education. With the introduction of PE3, CCA is now no longer compulsory for MCS, even for the upper primary gals. However, gals who show talent & potential for specialised CCA will be identified and selected for the respective CCA.

For PE3, the gals are exposed to sports & games, performing arts, project work, ICT skills, Values Education and Life skills. A very comprehensive and fun programme. A survey done showed the gals really had a great time during PE3.

P1 gets an opportunity to participate in netball, sports Chanbarra, fencing, tennis, gymnastics, social etiquette, communication skills and safety awareness. The activities are rotated around each term for different classes.

I think it's an excellent programme. The gals are exposed to various games and sports that they normally do not get to try out.

The 3 periods for Mass PE are for activities for the P1 & P2 on Wednesday from 12.30-2pm as it's contact time (meeting) for the teachers. It may seem like there are many periods of PE & PE3 but the sch has actually extended the sch curriculum hours by 2 hours/week so that the curriculum hours for the core subjects will not be compromised.

[Tinkerbelle]

lvkt:

hi preciousmoments,

she'll be in Garnet House, but i do not know what all the houses mean? for sports? and i just know that her house T-shirt is RED in color only, haha..

Hi lvkt,
The house colours represent 5 different houses for sports & competitions such as Sports Day. The gals will also form groups with classmates of the same house colour for PE & PE3.

lvkt:

dear all,
can i check with you the below?
1.) how many set of uniforms should we order? 2 sets, is it enough?
2.) is there a school logo on the socks or just plain white socks? (coz i bought many socks for DD already, not sure if i still need to buy from united uniforms?)
3.) anyone knows any school bus service i should approach to go around balestier road? so many bus services and not quite sure which one is for my area, sigh..

thank you.

1) The gals will need to wear PE attire for 3 days and the pinafore for 2 days/week. So, 2 sets of each will be sufficient.

2) You can wear any white socks, with or without the sch logo. No ankle socks allowed, if not the prefects will book you.. :oops:

3) Sorry, don't know about sch bus service. Callie Tan mentioned the sch bus vendors will be at sch during Orientation so maybe you can check it out then. :lol:

[cantbearit2]

Callie Tan:

Ya how to spot u huh?? I am going with hubby and my girl... ehmm... how ah?

Aiyo, v easy, fat mama with skinny gal (14kg only). My DD2 will be there too. DH look like Malay, some say look like Thai (haha....).

[cantbearit2]

autumn82:

Mummy~ U r going to bring your 3yr old gal along? I was also thinking of bringing my 2yr+ along, but not sure if he will.... remain..... quiet... :lol:

Yup, need to explain to her why her 姐姐 not joining her at her childcare next yr mah. If not, think she will cry when she's at the childcare alone

DD2 won't make a lot of noise but she may b very nagging thru out the whole session. hee.... :lol:

Yur DS2 can sit thru?

[cantbearit2]

Callie Tan:

I just called the bus service personnel... apparently they will also be at the orientation this Sat...

Really??? That's great! I tried calling them this aftn but no one picks up the call. sigh.

[cantbearit2]

Callie Tan:

So total they will have 7 periods of PE lessons in a week?? Quite a lot hor?? Wht is PE3?

IM not complaining. Hee....the more the merrier (my DDs will love the PE lessons) :lol:

[acbj]

Wow so many posts.... Got to catch up.



Looking forward to see all of you on Sat!!
:lol:

All the best to those waiting for PSLE results.


Thanks tinkerbelle for your sharing.

[autumn82]

cantbearit2:

autumn82:

Mummy~ U r going to bring your 3yr old gal along? I was also thinking of bringing my 2yr+ along, but not sure if he will.... remain..... quiet... :lol:

Yup, need to explain to her why her 姐姐 not joining her at her childcare next yr mah. If not, think she will cry when she's at the childcare alone

DD2 won't make a lot of noise but she may b very nagging thru out the whole session. hee.... :lol:

Yur DS2 can sit thru?

I think mine will whine & whine after sitting for tt long.. ROFL.. I can't imagine all the parents eyes on me... :lol: :lol: :lol:

That's why still... considering whether or not to bring him along.. ROFL!!!

[autumn82]

Tinkerbelle:

Callie Tan:

So total they will have 7 periods of PE lessons in a week?? Quite a lot hor?? Wht is PE3?

Technically speaking, there are 6 periods of PE, not including Mass PE. Here's a breakdown of the PE periods:
2 periods of PE
4 periods of PE3

PE3 (known as PE cube) is a new programme implemented at the beginning of this year. It incorporates non-academic activities during curriculum time for character building and holistic education. With the introduction of PE3, CCA is now no longer compulsory for MCS, even for the upper primary gals. However, gals who show talent & potential for specialised CCA will be identified and selected for the respective CCA.

For PE3, the gals are exposed to sports & games, performing arts, project work, ICT skills, Values Education and Life skills. A very comprehensive and fun programme. A survey done showed the gals really had a great time during PE3.

P1 gets an opportunity to participate in netball, sports Chanbarra, fencing, tennis, gymnastics, social etiquette, communication skills and safety awareness. The activities are rotated around each term for different classes.

I think it's an excellent programme. The gals are exposed to various games and sports that they normally do not get to try out.

The 3 periods for Mass PE are for activities for the P1 & P2 on Wednesday from 12.30-2pm as it's contact time (meeting) for the teachers. It may seem like there are many periods of PE & PE3 but the sch has actually extended the sch curriculum hours by 2 hours/week so that the curriculum hours for the core subjects will not be compromised.

:thankyou: for sharing in depth!!!

[Callie Tan]

cantbearit2:

Callie Tan:

Ya how to spot u huh?? I am going with hubby and my girl... ehmm... how ah?

Aiyo, v easy, fat mama with skinny gal (14kg only). My DD2 will be there too. DH look like Malay, some say look like Thai (haha....).

Ok... I am fair with shoulder length hair... wouldn't want to admit I am fat but I am a bit fleshy lah, hahaha... so I will address u as \"cantbearit2\" when i see you??