Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary

[janet88]

Mrsbongz:

Funx3, hiyah, this proves that it's not that I'm very old, but prices at PH inflates faster than other neighbourhood schools!! hahahah


I know St Mag's is selling food at similar prices.. but to b double of neighborhood schools?? it does seem too much.. What I know is that the school usually awards the canteen to 1 operator, who will in turn rent out the stalls and manage the stalls.. Dunno if there are any rules or guidelines abt the prices..

the mummies @ swim class even asked me what ingredients does PH's canteen add to the noodles to cost $1.20... :lol: no wonder most of you pack snacks.. I doubled the portion of snacks for my DS yesterday.. to compensate for 'inflated canteen prices' :lol:

Ok lah...so premium school canteens have higher inflated prices.
Son tells me the hor fun in his school is nice but expensive. I went to check it out...no ingredients, save for few pieces of vege. He likes the omelette rice.

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Happy Mama:

Huh? :shock: I'm surprised that they sell pratas in school, when HPB is promoting Healthy Lifestyle and Diet to all Pri Sch kids! Many schools have since changed their stalls / menus to sell healthy food since like 1 or 2 years ago.

Oh..they sell pizzas, harsh browns, jellies etc. I let my dd eat anything she likes from the canteen, it's her only break in school but nearer the exam periods, junk food is a no-no.

I felt the most important factor should be the canteen operators observing their personal hygiene while preparing food. Don't want any of our kids to end up with stomach upset or even worse. There had been cases in the past from other schools. I guess most schools will not really change their vendors as long as no health issues arise from the food they provide. Ultimately, eating habits start from home.

[Happy Mama]

php:

janet_lee88:

Pei Hwa canteen food prices have been high since P1. A friend of mine told me this since her son was in P1 and that was like 5 years ago. She advised me to give my son more pocket money, esp on days when he had to stay back.

I just wonder if canteen operators in primary schools can standardize the prices. Don't tell me premium schools or schools operating in Bukit Timah charge more.

didn't you come across the news in TV stating the prices at Bukit Timah Market was more expensive as compared to other areas because it was situated in the upper middle class district....

Really? Haha! Didn't know it was in the news! So staying and studying in this area comes with a premium huh?

[Happy Mama]

E3:

Happy Mama:

Huh? :shock: I'm surprised that they sell pratas in school, when HPB is promoting Healthy Lifestyle and Diet to all Pri Sch kids! Many schools have since changed their stalls / menus to sell healthy food since like 1 or 2 years ago.

Oh..they sell pizzas, harsh browns, jellies etc. I let my dd eat anything she likes from the canteen, it's her only break in school but nearer the exam periods, junk food is a no-no.

I felt the most important factor should be the canteen operators observe their personal hygiene before preparing food. Don't want any of our kids to end up with stomach upset or even worse. There had been cases in the past from other schools. I guess most schools will not really change their vendors as long as no health issues arise from the food they provide. Ultimately, eating habits start from home.

Oh ya, my DD has been eating fishballs and hashbrowns for the past few days. Told her to eat more \"proper\" food, but she still prefers the unhealthy ones.

Yes, totally agree with you, E3! Most importantly, food operators must observe proper hygiene and the last thing we want is them having upset tummies! Affects their studies if they fall sick!

[php]

Happy Mama:

php:

[quote=\"janet_lee88\"]Pei Hwa canteen food prices have been high since P1. A friend of mine told me this since her son was in P1 and that was like 5 years ago. She advised me to give my son more pocket money, esp on days when he had to stay back.

I just wonder if canteen operators in primary schools can standardize the prices. Don't tell me premium schools or schools operating in Bukit Timah charge more.

didn't you come across the news in TV stating the prices at Bukit Timah Market was more expensive as compared to other areas because it was situated in the upper middle class district....

Really? Haha! Didn't know it was in the news! So staying and studying in this area comes with a premium huh? [/quote]yes, last year....if you not sure whether your district belongs to the upper and upper middle class, try to look for NTUC Fine lor... if you find one, it must be....hahaha....

[Mrsbongz]

Jennifer:

markfch:

Today dw officially banned ds from buying any more frizzy drinks. So ds mood not very good. I just couldn't bare to be the bad guy.

U shld start to get used to Bad Guy status. Next will be purchases from bookshops, then bookfairs

oh yes, i told DS to eat his snacks n only use his pocket money if he is still hungry.. n he asked if he can save the money to go bookshop instead?! n it's only 3rd day of school!! his classmates told him that 'there's alot of things to buy there' :roll:

Markfch, be warned.. they r fr the same class

[Happy Mama]

php:

Happy Mama:

[quote=\"php\"]
didn't you come across the news in TV stating the prices at Bukit Timah Market was more expensive as compared to other areas because it was situated in the upper middle class district....

Really? Haha! Didn't know it was in the news! So staying and studying in this area comes with a premium huh?

yes, last year....if you not sure whether your district belongs to the upper and upper middle class, try to look for NTUC Fine lor... if you find one, it must be....hahaha....[/quote] :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

[Funx3]

php:

janet_lee88:

Pei Hwa canteen food prices have been high since P1. A friend of mine told me this since her son was in P1 and that was like 5 years ago. She advised me to give my son more pocket money, esp on days when he had to stay back.

I just wonder if canteen operators in primary schools can standardize the prices. Don't tell me premium schools or schools operating in Bukit Timah charge more.

didn't you come across the news in TV stating the prices at Bukit Timah Market was more expensive as compared to other areas because it was situated in the upper middle class district....

Bukit Timah is in the Condo Belt ....
In The Only Bukit Timah HDB Estste Adjacent to PH - Toh Yi Estate, Resale Prices is Also Among the \"Premium\" among HDB Estates ....

So PH Canteen Gotta Match the Same IMAGE - ma!
:lol: :lol:

[janet88]

Happy Mama:

php:

[quote=\"janet_lee88\"]Pei Hwa canteen food prices have been high since P1. A friend of mine told me this since her son was in P1 and that was like 5 years ago. She advised me to give my son more pocket money, esp on days when he had to stay back.

I just wonder if canteen operators in primary schools can standardize the prices. Don't tell me premium schools or schools operating in Bukit Timah charge more.

didn't you come across the news in TV stating the prices at Bukit Timah Market was more expensive as compared to other areas because it was situated in the upper middle class district....

Really? Haha! Didn't know it was in the news! So staying and studying in this area comes with a premium huh? [/quote]That's very true...a pathetic broccoli sold in Bukit Timah market is very expensive. Which is why I do not patronize the market but supermarkets instead...I have Shop and Save, Giant and NTUC nearby.

[Funx3]

Happy Mama:

Funx3:

[quote=\"janet_lee88\"]Pei Hwa website is reaching 500th page soon !


Hey parents,
Have your children been asked to buy the 'onsponge Maths' assessment book ? I called Popular and was advised to buy directly from school instead. Neighbour told me her son used 'Problem-solving processes' by Fabian Ng last year.

Saw this Onsponge Series of Assesment Book being Sold in PH Bookshop - Display Prominently during the school Hols.

This is not in my Gal's P6 BookList, but the \"Problem Solving Process\" is.
In P5 Last year, she also using \"Problem Solving Process\" - used by her Maths Teacher Very Often, and Assignments R from the Book, as well.

Very \"Challenging\" Book.

This Mummy has learnt quite a number of Maths Problem Solving
Skill as well from this Book - Never Too OLD to Teach New Tricks to Old Folks Like US, Right?

Hi Funx3, do you know if they have it for Pri 3? [/quote]Thank I Saw it in the PH BookShop during the Hols.
Could get Your kid to Check.