Pat's Schoolhouse

[pummanuel]

smurfy:

pummanuel
ur child is in serangoon right? my boy is in playgrp morning half this year. during our recent meet the parent session (yes, it's over coz his chinese teacher going maternity leave, so it was conducted before she's off duty), his teachers informed me that as of next year , there is only morning half, after half, and full day.. no extended half. so meaning to say, if i continue him w morning half, he will not be attending all these enrichment classes right?

but likewise, i am still not keen to let him go full day leh, would prefer him to nap at home as well. but problem is i am working n he's probably doing nothing but playing w his car collection after his nap in the afternoons.

did ur child classmates in playgrp maintains the same in nursery (wat about those who opt for full day, they maintain in his/her same class or got separated to those full day class?)

Sorry Smurfy for this super late reply. I have not been logging in lately.

Normally the whole playgroup class will be promoted to nursery class and one of the playgroup's teachers will move on with them. For children who opted for full day, they will be grouped together. For children attending am half, they will be grouped together regardless of whether they have extended. After am class, the children who are attending extended class will gather in one class to take a short break before the class starts. I was told they will normally try to let the children stay in the same class as nursery children are still young and thrive on familiarity.

If you let your child opt for full day, most probably he will go to the full day class as their schedule is different from the am extended class. I've not heard that they will be dropping the am extended class for nursery. It's pretty popular so I'm surprised if they do.

[bridememe]

Keen on psh. Anyone has anythg to share abt their serangoon branch? went for a tour with the administrator. but i wan a feel of how the teachers are like but was told i wun be able to observe during lesson time…

[smurfy]

pummanuel:

smurfy:

pummanuel
ur child is in serangoon right? my boy is in playgrp morning half this year. during our recent meet the parent session (yes, it's over coz his chinese teacher going maternity leave, so it was conducted before she's off duty), his teachers informed me that as of next year , there is only morning half, after half, and full day.. no extended half. so meaning to say, if i continue him w morning half, he will not be attending all these enrichment classes right?

but likewise, i am still not keen to let him go full day leh, would prefer him to nap at home as well. but problem is i am working n he's probably doing nothing but playing w his car collection after his nap in the afternoons.

did ur child classmates in playgrp maintains the same in nursery (wat about those who opt for full day, they maintain in his/her same class or got separated to those full day class?)

Sorry Smurfy for this super late reply. I have not been logging in lately.

Normally the whole playgroup class will be promoted to nursery class and one of the playgroup's teachers will move on with them. For children who opted for full day, they will be grouped together. For children attending am half, they will be grouped together regardless of whether they have extended. After am class, the children who are attending extended class will gather in one class to take a short break before the class starts. I was told they will normally try to let the children stay in the same class as nursery children are still young and thrive on familiarity.

If you let your child opt for full day, most probably he will go to the full day class as their schedule is different from the am extended class. I've not heard that they will be dropping the am extended class for nursery. It's pretty popular so I'm surprised if they do.

hi pummanuel
thanks for ur response. with time i got my answer as well. my boy's class is lucky. everyone stays intact (either full or half day), with additional of 2 more students next year, making his nursery class 18 kids with 2 teachers. and his english form teacher is moving up with them

oh yes, they are really doing away with this am extended for nursery group next year. only simple half or full day (w extended programs ) for the nursery groups.

[sleefz]

Hi Pats Mummies,


Anyone with child in Pats (Mt Emily)?

My girl just started lessons there. My heart aches when she cries in the morning and she looks so tired when I pick her up in the afternoon. However, I know that she has to go thru' this phase. Sigh...

I'm both excited and frustrated at the same time.

[tinkerbell_lim]

Hi, any mummies attended the pre orientation at Tanglin yesterday night?


Any feedback on the teaches and school enviroment?

[NataTL]

Hi Thinklebell Lim,


Read thru the thread yr son will be attending Pat’s school @ Tailing in Jan. So lucky. When you register with them? They only opened 1 Dec.
I poped by to enquire but Principle was not around and is scheduled to meet and view again only in Mid Jan. While there, I have viewed the curriculums and the area roughly. I feel aircon bit cold. But I really likes the curriculums seems like all under one roof. Their teachers all looks very plesant too. Can you please keep us posted on how your son doing there pls and I hope he will have a wonderful time there next week!

DC Mum,
Relax…… is good to let the school do the teaching and we can just enjoy playing time with our kids. Guess we only need to supplement with reading and moral educations. The school fees not cheap, with all the enrichment classes done in school, we parents why not relax our weekend? Need not ferry them here or there for classes, we can bring them to zoo, botanic garden instead. what you think?

[mummylin69]

hi NataTL, may i ask how old is your child and when r u intending to start him/her at PSH?

[tinkerbell_lim]

NataTL:

Hi Thinklebell Lim,


Read thru the thread yr son will be attending Pat's school @ Tailing in Jan. So lucky. When you register with them? They only opened 1 Dec.
I poped by to enquire but Principle was not around and is scheduled to meet and view again only in Mid Jan. While there, I have viewed the curriculums and the area roughly. I feel aircon bit cold. But I really likes the curriculums seems like all under one roof. Their teachers all looks very plesant too. Can you please keep us posted on how your son doing there pls and I hope he will have a wonderful time there next week!

DC Mum,
Relax….. is good to let the school do the teaching and we can just enjoy playing time with our kids. Guess we only need to supplement with reading and moral educations. The school fees not cheap, with all the enrichment classes done in school, we parents why not relax our weekend? Need not ferry them here or there for classes, we can bring them to zoo, botanic garden instead. what you think?

Hi NataTL,

I registered him 3-4 months ago when they were having their open house..

I am actually quite disappointed with my boy's Eng teacher. Despite she was from Philippines, during the pre-orientation, she dun seems to be able to manage the kids well.. and she even ask me some funny questions that i find it irrelevant!

wonder if any mummies feel the same as i felt...

[Koolmama]

Hi Sleefz!!


Yes there are quite a number of us here with kids @ Mt Emily

What class is your dd in?? Mine will be starting in March for Playgroup, i'll look out for your girl!

sleefz:

Hi Pats Mummies,

Anyone with child in Pats (Mt Emily)?

My girl just started lessons there. My heart aches when she cries in the morning and she looks so tired when I pick her up in the afternoon. However, I know that she has to go thru' this phase. Sigh...

I'm both excited and frustrated at the same time.

[jen18j]

yummy_pie:

hello mummies, any feedback on pat's claymore and buckley? intend to enrol my ger next yr.

Did you enroll Yr dd is pat's claymore or Buckley?
Any feedback from any mummy?

Also thinking of entombing my dd at either branch?