Townsville Primary

[pokemon]

clueless:

I am concern about how effective is learning at TVPS after looking at my son's timetable this week.


Many core subjects are broken into separate half hour session every day.

Eg. 1/2 hr Math, 1/2hr English, 90 mins Chinese, recess, 1/2hr English, 1/2hr PE, 1hr English then back to 1/2hr Math.

Or

12pm - Math
12.30 - Chinese
1 pm - Math
1.30 - Chinese again.

I can imagine teacher rush in, class settle down, teacher teach for 20 mins then prepares to rush to another class. comes back 1/2 hr later trying to recap where she left off previously.

And school starts 2.30 on we'd. That's 2 1/2 hours less to learn.

The teacher told me it's manpower issues but did not provide any solution or assurance.

Seriously, I'm starting to have doubts about TVPS.

Hi parents, care to share about how the upper primary are doing?

Hi clueless,

Is your child in p1 tis year? Its only tis year tvps has changed the school hours, infact the timing is longer by half an hr. Previously mon/tue is 12-6pm, wed 2pm, thur/fri 12.30-6pm. Almost all schools have contact time on wed, so the am sessn will be released early and the pm session will start late. It has been a pract by schools for a quite a few years now.

So far whenever i feedback or complaint to tvps, they take action or reply me very promptly. i suggest if you are not too happy about the split timing in core subj, you can email to the principal.

[clueless]

I am so happy to know that the school had changed the timetable for the new term 2. All subjects are now group together.


Other than organising some academic enrichment lesson, the school had also made effort to organize informal parent-teacher session. My son's class teachers also approach us at times to provide some updates. :lol:

[Monster Mummy]

clueless:

I am so happy to know that the school had changed the timetable for the new term 2. All subjects are now group together.


Other than organising some academic enrichment lesson, the school had also made effort to organize informal parent-teacher session. My son's class teachers also approach us at times to provide some updates. :lol:

Yes, even my son in P2, also encounter the time table changes. Is your child copying with the school well.

[LittleRedBull]

Townsville has a student care centre in the school. Think it is a great move to have one there since it is very convenient for parents and the kids. Heard that the centre is nicely done up and is air-conditioned.

[clueless]

Hi monster mummy

So far my son seems to enjoy school. When I ask him why, he says he can choose to buy his own food/snack :roll:

Hi little red bull
Yes. Having a student care in the school compound makes it so easy for working parent like me. Just drop off am and pickup after work. Don't have to worry about those various timings for extra curriculum activities as the center staff will bring them. And they're open during the school holidays.

From what I see, the center also conduct lessons & worksheets. So at least my little one are getting some extra coaching than idling at home.

I feel that the center staffs also helps in adjusting my P1 to the new school environment.

[LittleRedBull]

I’m glad you child is benefitting from the centre. I’ve heard good things about the centre and I’ll certainly consider sending my kids there when my helper leaves.

[mng_kl]

clueless:

Yes. Having a student care in the school compound makes it so easy for working parent like me. Just drop off am and pickup after work. Don't have to worry about those various timings for extra curriculum activities as the center staff will bring them. And they're open during the school holidays.

Hi Clueless,

May I know how much you are paying for the inhouse sch care? how abt during schl holidays? do they charge the same?

[clueless]

Hi mng_kl


Its $240/mth .. (incl. meals)

I believe its the same for school holidays whether you put your kid in the student care or not.

There is also a yearly admin fee of $50 I think (cant recall how much i paid)

You can contact City Community Services - Student Care Centre
http://www.citycomm.org.sg

[mng_kl]

clueless:

Hi mng_kl


Its $240/mth .. (incl. meals)

I believe its the same for school holidays whether you put your kid in the student care or not.

There is also a yearly admin fee of $50 I think (cant recall how much i paid)

You can contact City Community Services - Student Care Centre
http://www.citycomm.org.sg

Hi clueless,

Thank you for the info

Have a good weekend ya!

[redbus]

Hi parents


I am thinking of sending my boy to Townsville next year.

So far, are you happy with the school (in terms of the dedication of teachers, amount of homework given and school environment) and is your child coping well in the school (too stressed, too relaxed, etc)?

Regarding the student care in the school’s compound, is it newly set up this year? What is the time table in the student care? Do they have nap times and bathing time other than teaching the child and going through their homework?

Would really appreciate your feedback. Thank you very much.