Maris Stella High

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The homework is quite manageable...not too bad...I think my girl in Katong Convent got more homework...


Quite a bit of Chinese writing though....

At P1, they have English Compo :shock:..which they call picture description...

After term 1, once the teachers know your kid's standard, they will be more on...once your boy starts to slack even a little bit, your phone will ring....but to me, I prefer it that way...before it builds up to be a big problem better to nip it at the start...

Also, their test is after each unit....then they take an average to form the CA result. I find this method useful as it helps to identify exactly which part of the sllyabus the child is weak at. Easier for the little fella to score better.

Last term, for the first Chinese unit test, my boy scored 80%...letter to attend remedial came straightaway. I wrote in to ask for exemption and to explain that he just began tuition...so he was excused....so far, I got no more letters for all subjects...

[ChiefKiasu]

t2:

The homework is quite manageable...not too bad...I think my girl in Katong Convent got more homework...

Ummm... don't forget the Orals and Show-And-Tells . These take a lot of time to prepare.

[tiredmama]

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Hi,

My son is good at recognising chinese characters but does not like to converse in mandarin. Every time we try to talk to him in mandarin, he will reply in English. I understand from a friend that MSH will help and provide intensive holiday lessons to children who are weaker in Chinese. We had also initially thought of SJIJ since it is nearer to us, and similar to you, we thought a \"more chinese\" oriented environment would probably be more beneficial to him.
:celebrate:[/quote]HI Miracle .. I sent u a pm....

[tiredmama]

[quote]Quite a bit of Chinese writing though....


At P1, they have English Compo :shock:..which they call picture description...

After term 1, once the teachers know your kid's standard, they will be more on...once your boy starts to slack even a little bit, your phone will ring....but to me, I prefer it that way...before it builds up to be a big problem better to nip it at the start...

Also, their test is after each unit....then they take an average to form the CA result. I find this method useful as it helps to identify exactly which part of the sllyabus the child is weak at. Easier for the little fella to score better.

Last term, for the first Chinese unit test, my boy scored 80%...letter to attend remedial came straightaway. I wrote in to ask for exemption and to explain that he just began tuition...so he was excused....so far, I got no more letters for all subjects... [/quote]Thanks for e heads up... My son is not exactly wild on doing hw and he is good @ skimming thro quickly and then tell me \"DONE !!\" ...I also like the idea of teacher being on the ball.. then wait till mid year exams for surprises

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My son also has this habit, he used to skimp thru his homework telling me it's but me and hubby gave him a stern telling off...what I also do is when he does home assessment, if he does well, I praise him big time....it's a big morale booster....I notice he strives to score well now...


Boys need alot of pep and prep talk....encouragement from us is very important...Also impt to identify his strengths and weaknesses...my girl does well in daily work, but stress during exam so I know she has problem performing under stress...my boy totally different...he bo chup daily work but if he knows it's test or exam, he will score... :?

But based on experience with my girl, it's very important to start right...P1 is really foundation setting time...

[Miracle Child]

tiredmama:

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HI Miracle .. I sent u a pm....

[/quote]Hi tiredmama, I have replied you via pm.

[VVJJ]

Hi Tiredmama and all mummies, glad to gain more information about MSHS and yes, I'm more excited and worried abt my boys going to P1 next year, given it's a stricter environment and they learning higher chinese..


Maybe i should intro myself a little more I've 2 more gals in IJ Toa Payoh. Eldest gal taking PSLE this yr and the other in P3. All of us are stressful everyday.. homework , spelling etc... i can imagine next year will be worse as the boys start P1. Nonetheless, I'm ready to take on more challenge...being parents, we try our best to provide to the kids.. :lol:

[Miracle Child]

t2:

Parents supposed to accompany the child....bring your cheque book...alot of expenses for the day. For MSHS, P1 - P2 their recess is catered in so you will have to pay for catering (you can opt out but must pack food for the kid everyday). From what is practised for P1s this year, they are not allowed to go to the canteen. They only allowed to play after they finish their food.

Other additional costs include buying of a lock for their lockers in school.

They were very organised last year....I think they should be ok this year too...heard that they ballot at 2B...lucky last year I didn't have that stress

Hi t2,

1. For the catered food, what do they normally provide? Is a weekly fixed? My DS very picky. Gotta see if it makes sense to cater or have to endure packing food for him daily (always cracking my brains what to buy or prepare - have been doing so for all his preschool years). :roll:

2. Does each student have a locker?

Thanks.

[Merlion]

1. Pizza or hot dog or fried rice or fried mee or chicken rice etc. Not very healthy food overall.

2. Every student has their own locker.

[Miracle Child]

Merlion:

1. Pizza or hot dog or fried rice or fried mee or chicken rice etc. Not very healthy food overall.

2. Every student has their own locker.

Thanks, Merlion.