The Alternative Story (TAS) - Discussion

[sjchong]

buds:

TAS is short for The Alternative Story.
An enrichment centre that helps students with the English Language
up till Secondary School level. They also offer Science & Mathematics
programmes. Some programmes are also ability based where higher
ability children can be further enriched to achieve bigger potentials...

They currently have 3 centres. Main & first branch in Yishun, another
in Paya Lebar and finally one in Bt Timah Shpg centre that recently
opened; much to the delight of fellow westies.

TAS has been applauded for their creative ways of teaching children
language. They also have fun ways to teach children how to memorize
Science facts and offer occasional field trips to follow up with what has
been covered in class.

The teachers are all knowledgable, patient and extremely passionate
about what they believe in and you can see it almost immediately the
minute you speak to anyone of their educators.

TAS Creative Writing book is a compilation from TAS which was recently
launched as a guide for students and parents alike.

You may find more details on their blog as well..
thealternativestory.blogspot.com
or call them up @ 67588744.

If you like, you may also post questions to them
directly here in our forum threads.

Hope this helps.

Hi buds,

Thank you!! Your reply is very detailed and extremely helpful. I will definitely call them up. May I ask if your child is at their centre?

[buds]

It's in the plans.


I'm currently awaiting the birth of my #3 and since the logistics part is
on me, i have to wait till next year before i officially make the decision
for my girls to join them... for the added fun enrichment. My family & I
have also recently shifted to our new home & that adds to the travelling
issues as i will have to bear in mind that i will be travelling with 3 children
to and fro TAS. My husband is working and i am a stay-home-parent. I'm
hoping that my children can have the privilege to learn with TAS soon.
I have joined in their parents workshop & was thrilled to be able to speak
personally with some of their educators & volunteers. Their passion for
what they do truly shows from how they relate to parents on the many
questions thrown at them. I sincerely hope that you find what you need
for your child to further enhance her learning potential. Take care. :hugs:

[24hr-mum]

hi buds


ur feedback is encouraging.
i m getting my girl to do the trial with TAS tonight. hope she will like it.

will be getting any helper since u will have 3 kids soon?

i only tried travelling with 3 kids alone when my maid went back to home country.

[kitty2]

The Alternative Story:

N.Lo:

Hi TAS,


Glad to hear about your move to AMK. It will much nearer for us and now its in the central, it is very convenient.

Will the current classes in yishun be held at the same day and time when you move to AMK?

Hi N.Lo,

Yes, the timings will be the same.

TAS

Can i have the schedule(P5 & sec 1) for AMK branch ?

Thanks

[24hr-mum]

can chk their website

http://www.thealternativestory.com
under 'schedule'

[kitty2]

24hr-mum:

can chk their website

http://www.thealternativestory.com
under 'schedule'

Thanks,wonder the AMK branch has the same schedule as the other branches?I'm trying to plan the classes for my ds and hope that their timing can match his.

[24hr-mum]

hi buds


Feel free to my Club for Moms with 3 kids or more.

[MLJ]

kitty2:

24hr-mum:

can chk their website

http://www.thealternativestory.com
under 'schedule'

Thanks,wonder the AMK branch has the same schedule as the other branches?I'm trying to plan the classes for my ds and hope that their timing can match his.

Hi kitty2,

From what I know, the AMK schedule is the same as the Yishun schedule as the Yishun branch will move to AMK. So you can look at their Yishun schedule.

[vksmums]

Hi TAS,


I have pmed you about the Spelling Bee and Word Wizard. Tks for opening this programme up to us!

[buds]

24hr-mum:

hi buds


ur feedback is encouraging.
i m getting my girl to do the trial with TAS tonight. hope she will like it.

I share what i have experienced nia..
I've yet to see them work on students as yet, hence i'd most likely
take up trial session for my girls as well; once i have finalized that
it'd be ok to go ahead with the enrichment plans.

24hr-mum:

will be getting any helper since u will have 3 kids soon?

Yup, contemplating about it for now as i'm thinking of gg back to work.
However, i would require my parents' assistance to watch over the
helper and my girls should that be a confirmed thing...

24hr-mum:

i only tried travelling with 3 kids alone when my maid went back to home country.

I do not know till the time comes i guess.

But i've managed extremely well with 2 children with pram, sand toys,
haversack of clothes and food... travelling to Pasir Ris Park via public
transport from Woodlands. So, i suppose i'm quite gung-ho in a sense.
Aniwaes, will see how it goes.