Teck Ghee Primary

[Astee Foo]

Ivy Ang Siow Kia:

I even missed the Food Donation drive, my DS did not receive any Newsletter....

Hi Ivy,
Don't feel bad about missing it, this is an annual event, you will have chance to participart next years and onwards..

Also since DS just started P1 and boys being boys (with alot of DON'T Know answers..) it is understandable that you may have miss the event.

Remember Arnold Schwarzenegger favorite quote in one of his movie: \"I'LL BE BACK!\" ... :lol:

Cheers!

[rejoice137]

Today I saw my DS’ Chinese teacher wrote on DS’ workbook that says my DS talks a lot in the class. When I asked DS if his form teacher makes the same comment and he said yes. Sigh. DS is still in his kindergarten mood where he can express his view freely. He has not yet adapted to the primary classroom culture and does not realize that he is talking when he should not. I tried to control myself not to scold him. I tried to explain it as clearly as possible why he should not talk during the lessons. He seems to understand but as soon as our session is over, he forgets about it. Wonder how I should make him unsderstand or should I just let him be and one day he will learn.

[Ivy Ang Siow Kia]

Hi Rejoice137,


I think that's not an issue to worry about. It is part and parcel of growing up, they will learn how to behave, how to play different roles in different environment. My DS used to be making a lot of noise in class too when he was in Childcare Centre. He is always disturbing the whole class. But now, he is more aware. We need to let him understand how is it that when he is making a lot of unecessary noise, like talking and making funny noises, he is disturbing others. The Chinese Teacher also commented that my son doesn't seem to be reponsive when she's talking to him. I think they need a bit of chemistry here :hi5: I can't do anything about it. It all depends on the Teacher.

[rejoice137]

Hi Ivy


Thanks for the encouragement. I understand my DS does not do that out of mischief or trying to attract attention. He just does not understand he needs to be quiet. Have talked to him. Today I asked him how he did at school, he told me he did not talk during lessons. I am proud of him and am sure he will do well.
Tomorrow is the start of swimming lesson. Need to pack his swimming gear in a small bag. Hope tomorrow he will have fun at the lesson.

[rejoice137]

DS came home today with a form from the school dentist. He needs to have filling done on his tooth. Did not say which one and how many. I can imagine my DS agony face and cry when the nurse does the filling on him. He has low tolerant of pain. Hope it won't give the dentist too much trouble.

[Ivy Ang Siow Kia]

My son need to do filling to. When I asked him if he is scared, he said no, and told me that the nurse tell him just put medicine only. It is not indicated on the form when is the procedure taking place also, which tooth also not indicated, maybe can feed back to the school to improve on this.


The swimming lesson today turns out to be enjoyable... :xedfingers: my DS is so tired that he is now sleeping...(he seldom nap in the afternoon nowadays).

[rejoice137]

Hi Ivy


My DS enjoyed the swim too. But he did say he was scare when the coach asked him to put his head in the water. At least I am happy that he did not get any scolding. I am glad your DS enjoyed it as well. I am sure Tuesday will be lots of fun for the kids.

Are you going to PTC next Friday? Wonder what will the teacher say to me :-). Hope it is a good ending to the first term.

Anyone know if the school has any holiday program? Don’t want DS to be idle at home for the whole week so am looking for some holiday class for him. Anyone has any advice?

[Ivy Ang Siow Kia]

Hi Rejoice137,


put head inside water? my DS tells me kick water at the baby pool only. Anyway, at least their first impression to learn swimming is positive.

Yes, I look forward to PTC on 11th March. His teachers always has interesting stuffs to tell me. :lol:

[rejoice137]

Hi Ivy

Yes DS said he has to hold on to the coach’s hands, jump, and put his head in water and blow bubbles. That was the scary part. But he managed to do it anyway. I thought that DS would be hungry with all the excitement and exercise, so prepare extra snack for him. But due to the swimming lesson, he said he did not have time to finish his snack :-(. Hopefully the school will adjust the recess time base on the first lesson :-).

Ha ha. I look forward to PTC and school break too. Are you planning any holiday program for your DS?

[Ivy Ang Siow Kia]

Hi Rejoice137,


Not planning for Holiday programmes lar...thought of giving him a break.
We plan to go to the zoo as he misses his \"zoo\" friends, they used to visit every year when he is in the Childcare centre. :dancing: