Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)

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happymom_aa:

MummyThreeStreams:

Hi everyone,

My son will be in P1 next year. Sorry if this sounds like a silly question, but how much does the canteen food cost? Trying to figure out how much pocket money to give him.

Just checked out the canteen food while waiting for the books to be packed.

Prices generally range from $1 to $2, for noodle & rice items. Was very worried regarding lunch as DS is a super fussy eater.
After looking through the stalls, DS actually told me he'll eat fried rice/chicken rice every day :stupid:

Hi Happymom,

Would suggest around 1.50 to 2.00. Personally, feel that food are not cheap though. Encourage your child to bring along water bottle during recess (those with sling carrier). And label it with his name and Class (Very important)

Just a suggestion, it is very common for boys to leave their wallet on the table or bench.. and they will run off without checking. Get your child a wallet and get a \"spring attachment\" or \"Coil Keychain\" which one end attached to the wallet and the other end, you can hook onto the child's pant. This way, your child will be \"reminded\" to put in the wallet into the pocket everytime after using. (if you need the picture of how it look, let me know, I will try to take a picture of it).

Cheers!

[osakachan]

2bbtang:

Hi,


Hope this reply is not too late.
There are 3 days with PE lessons.
Don't need to buy the PE Shorts.
Just buy the tank tops will do. Cos' there isn't time for the boys to go change from their school shorts to PE Shorts. During the PE days, just get your boy to wear the tank top inside the white shirt.

Hope this is useful.

And welcome to ACS jr!

Thanks for sharing, so PE shorts is not required?

MummyTHreeStreams
I will check the food price on first day of school then decide on the pocket money.

Happymom
I was given a list of things to bring on the first day of school from Form teacher during orientation.

can't believe my son is going to P1 in two weeks time!!! mentally, i think i am still not prepared!!!

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happymom_aa:

hi mommies,


Any idea what to bring for the 1st day of school?
Esp for P2s?

Thanks

If you want, you can bring all the workbooks of 1A, usually Teachers will keep them in the cabinet in their classes. If not, don't worry about the first 2 days, teacher will tell them on the day itself.

cheers!

[2bbtang]

osakachan:

2bbtang:

Hi,


Hope this reply is not too late.
There are 3 days with PE lessons.
Don't need to buy the PE Shorts.
Just buy the tank tops will do. Cos' there isn't time for the boys to go change from their school shorts to PE Shorts. During the PE days, just get your boy to wear the tank top inside the white shirt.

Hope this is useful.

And welcome to ACS jr!

Thanks for sharing, so PE shorts is not required?

MummyTHreeStreams
I will check the food price on first day of school then decide on the pocket money.

Happymom
I was given a list of things to bring on the first day of school from Form teacher during orientation.

can't believe my son is going to P1 in two weeks time!!! mentally, i think i am still not prepared!!!

Ya, the PE shorts is not required. I don't understand why they still selling it though. But if you have already bought it, you can let your child wear it for his cca.

[happymom_aa]

2bbtang:

Hi,

Don't need to buy the PE Shorts.
Just buy the tank tops will do. Cos' there isn't time for the boys to go change from their school shorts to PE Shorts. During the PE days, just get your boy to wear the tank top inside the white shirt.

2bbtang,
Thanks for your info.
Already bought the PE shorts.
Its nice knowing DS can wear his tank top inside the white shirt, else by the time he got himself changed, PE is over.

Given DS character, if he needs to change fm uniform to PE attire for three times a week, will need to buy new uniforms very soon :oops:

2bbtang:

Would suggest around 1.50 to 2.00. Personally, feel that food are not cheap though. Encourage your child to bring along water bottle during recess (those with sling carrier). And label it with his name and Class (Very important)

Just a suggestion, it is very common for boys to leave their wallet on the table or bench.. and they will run off without checking. Get your child a wallet and get a \"spring attachment\" or \"Coil Keychain\" which one end attached to the wallet and the other end, you can hook onto the child's pant. This way, your child will be \"reminded\" to put in the wallet into the pocket everytime after using. (if you need the picture of how it look, let me know, I will try to take a picture of it).

know the \"spring attachment\" thing, actually got that already

2bbtang:

If you want, you can bring all the workbooks of 2A, usually Teachers will keep them in the cabinet in their classes. If not, don't worry about the first 2 days, teacher will tell them on the day itself.

Will let him bring the Maths & Chinese 2A books. The rest shall wait for time table.

Really thanks for sharing all the info.

[MummyThreeStreams]

Hi everyone!


Thanks or sharing all the info. Really helpful for those of us who are inexperienced! I think the spring attachment thingy idea is brilliant. Do you know where I can get it from? Popular?

Didn’t buy the shorts coz the woman at Bibi and Baba said it wasn’t necessary.

My boy is really looking forward to P1, and so am I!

[osakachan]

2bbtang:

osakachan:

[quote=\"2bbtang\"]Hi,


Hope this reply is not too late.
There are 3 days with PE lessons.
Don't need to buy the PE Shorts.
Just buy the tank tops will do. Cos' there isn't time for the boys to go change from their school shorts to PE Shorts. During the PE days, just get your boy to wear the tank top inside the white shirt.

Hope this is useful.

And welcome to ACS jr!

Thanks for sharing, so PE shorts is not required?

MummyTHreeStreams
I will check the food price on first day of school then decide on the pocket money.

Happymom
I was given a list of things to bring on the first day of school from Form teacher during orientation.

can't believe my son is going to P1 in two weeks time!!! mentally, i think i am still not prepared!!!

Ya, the PE shorts is not required. I don't understand why they still selling it though. But if you have already bought it, you can let your child wear it for his cca.[/quote]lady from Bibibaba told me the stock of PE shorts will only come in later after orientation, so i didn't get any PE shorts.

wow, thanks for sharing 'spring attachment', i didn't know it can be so useful! many thanks!

[2bbtang]

MummyThreeStreams:

Hi everyone!


Thanks or sharing all the info. Really helpful for those of us who are inexperienced! I think the spring attachment thingy idea is brilliant. Do you know where I can get it from? Popular?

Didn't buy the shorts coz the woman at Bibi and Baba said it wasn't necessary.

My boy is really looking forward to P1, and so am I!

Yes, you can get it from Popular Bookstore. It should be less than $2. Take note, you must be sure that his wallet can be attached to the \"spring / coil attachment\". Some wallet does not comes with any ring or anything to be attached.

[MummyThreeStreams]

2bbtang,

Thanks! Bought the thing, and i can attach it to the wallet. But you know what, I can’t hook it to the pants as the clip is too small. ThInk will have to sew a loop onto the shorts, or use a safety pin…

[2bbtang]

MummyThreeStreams:

2bbtang,

Thanks! Bought the thing, and i can attach it to the wallet. But you know what, I can't hook it to the pants as the clip is too small. ThInk will have to sew a loop onto the shorts, or use a safety pin...

What most boys will do are hook into the \"button hole\" on the side. You can try it.

By the way, which class is your boy in?