2011 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[maki]

MoonFlower:

All the PSLE parents, do let your children enjoy the CNY holidays first as they will not be able to enjoy their Children's Day (& also the last Children Day) this year!

[quote] Why not able to enjoy their Children's day infact its better this year as they already finished their PSLE due to the change of date for Children's Day?[/quote]Indeed! Wef 2011, Teachers' Day and Children's Day will fall on the 1st Friday of Sept & Oct respectively (no longer on the 1st).

Hence, this year's Children's Day is on Oct 7, after PSLE!

[ksme]

jerina:

Just to share with you all my experience.


I sent my DD to creative horizons for English enrichment.

DD didn't make it for the placement test and they can't take her in.

very sad. She will take the test again this sunday. *finger cross*

Another tuition centre which screens students? Are they any good? Where are they located?

[Brenda10]

maki:

MoonFlower:

All the PSLE parents, do let your children enjoy the CNY holidays first as they will not be able to enjoy their Children's Day (& also the last Children Day) this year!

Why not able to enjoy their Children's day infact its better this year as they already finished their PSLE due to the change of date for Children's Day?

Indeed! Wef 2011, Teachers' Day and Children's Day will fall on the 1st Friday of Sept & Oct respectively (no longer on the 1st).

Hence, this year's Children's Day is on Oct 7, after PSLE!

Ha Ha. DD P6 camp is also after PSLE, think they will treasure this few days staying together as after P6 everbody may go to different Secondary school.

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phankao:

Mum1113:

[quote=\"NB\"]
That's a good way to relax! thanks!

Curious why stress comes so early ? Would u mind sharing ?

Erm, i wasn't the one who mentioned stress. haha. but I did want my son to exercise regularly and play outdoors as I do believe it will have a positive impact on his academic studies, and no better time than to start now at the beginning of the year bc I know how busy it can get later on.

So far so good, I think, but only the beginning. In my son's school, they started with supplementary lessons last week (week 2) already. 2 weekdays and 1 saturday. And he still has CCA days so that means he only has 1 weekday afternoon free, but he has his music lesson on that day, so everyday he's back home only around 5pm anyway.

Manage to do all the school homework. They've started on past-year papers already (topical). We've really not managed to do much revision since he started school, sadly. Not sure if to be worried in that respect! My boy is a slow worker, so he takes quite long just finishing his schoolwork, which I don't really find to be all that much. But others might beg to differ.[/quote]haha, I mentioned \"stress\" just curious if any parents started to feel it.
Mum1113 – \"worry\" probably instead of stress I should say, wonder if kid have enough time to rest, supp class started this week + CCA, 4 full day @ sch, with homework & tuition work to complete. So far, ds is coping well I just need to ensure he have enough rest too.

[Brenda10]

NB:

haha, I mentioned \"stress\" just curious if any parents started to feel it.

Mum1113 – \"worry\" probably instead of stress I should say, wonder if kid have enough time to rest, supp class started this week + CCA, 4 full day @ sch, with homework & tuition work to complete. So far, ds is coping well I just need to ensure he have enough rest too.

So far haven't felt stress yet. May be the 1st stree will kick off if the CA 1 Exam is not performing well. Just my 2 cents thought

[phankao]

NB:

wonder if kid have enough time to rest, supp class started this week + CCA, 4 full day @ sch, with homework & tuition work to complete. So far, ds is coping well I just need to ensure he have enough rest too.

Have time for everything with 4 full days in school? Still have time for tuition? Mine doesn't but has 2 music classes (maybe can consider 3 even but that's theory and will end soon. haha!). At least music is not \"studying\".

[jerina]

Another tuition centre which screens students? Are they any good? Where are they located?[/quote]


They are located along katong, you may check their websites

http://www.creativehorizons.com.sg

[Mum1113]

NB:

phankao:

[quote=\"Mum1113\"]
Curious why stress comes so early ? Would u mind sharing ?

Erm, i wasn't the one who mentioned stress. haha. but I did want my son to exercise regularly and play outdoors as I do believe it will have a positive impact on his academic studies, and no better time than to start now at the beginning of the year bc I know how busy it can get later on.

So far so good, I think, but only the beginning. In my son's school, they started with supplementary lessons last week (week 2) already. 2 weekdays and 1 saturday. And he still has CCA days so that means he only has 1 weekday afternoon free, but he has his music lesson on that day, so everyday he's back home only around 5pm anyway.

Manage to do all the school homework. They've started on past-year papers already (topical). We've really not managed to do much revision since he started school, sadly. Not sure if to be worried in that respect! My boy is a slow worker, so he takes quite long just finishing his schoolwork, which I don't really find to be all that much. But others might beg to differ.

haha, I mentioned \"stress\" just curious if any parents started to feel it.
Mum1113 – \"worry\" probably instead of stress I should say, wonder if kid have enough time to rest, supp class started this week + CCA, 4 full day @ sch, with homework & tuition work to complete. So far, ds is coping well I just need to ensure he have enough rest too. :)[/quote]
NB - absolutely agree with you, worry should be the word and I feel this too actually. Mine has 3 days of supp class and 3 days of tuiton classes to go (practically back-to-back every day). Am also worried if he would be able to take it as dont' wish to see too early kind of 'drainage of energy' when more is to come as the days and weeks pass. However, dd is sensible to say this one day ..\"mum actually I dont' know what is stress and I dont' think I feel stressed, except for the pressure to complete hw , hw and hw again. \" Upon hearing this, I feel bad but at the same time feel dd is sensible to balance his tight schedule with his light hearted attitude. Each day dd will also try to catch a nap of 30-60 mins of nap time to recharge battery ! This works very well so far ! Also agree with phankao and encourage dd to go jogging at least 2 times a week (provided no rain this days haha) Stress probably come when CA1 does not show expected results like Brenda10 mentioned.

[phankao]

Mum1113:

Each day dd will also try to catch a nap of 30-60 mins of nap time to recharge battery ! This works very well so far ! Also agree with phankao and encourage dd to go jogging at least 2 times a week (provided no rain this days haha) Stress probably come when CA1 does not show expected results like Brenda10 mentioned.

Don't flame me - mine now playing xbox after coming back late from school plus music lesson which all ended at 6+pm. And after practising, he's zoning out in front of the screen!

[Mum1113]

phankao:

Mum1113:

Each day dd will also try to catch a nap of 30-60 mins of nap time to recharge battery ! This works very well so far ! Also agree with phankao and encourage dd to go jogging at least 2 times a week (provided no rain this days haha) Stress probably come when CA1 does not show expected results like Brenda10 mentioned.

Don't flame me - mine now playing xbox after coming back late from school plus music lesson which all ended at 6+pm. And after practising, he's zoning out in front of the screen!

haha..destress destress time ...