My First Skool (former NTUC Childcare)

[genie23]

superdaddy000:

happydaddy:

[quote=\"superdaddy000\"]Hi, anyone knows if a school can ask you to withdrawn w/o a valid or reasonable reason?

can... why not... u complain to mcys about them many times is it?

Have not made any complain to mcys yet. Checked with other franchaise branches, told me they cannot ask us to withdrawn our child. So I take a further step to check with the HQ, they will check and get back to me.

If answer is not satisfactory, then I will complain to mcys.[/quote]hi, can u share how your issue with the school was resolved?

[happymom08]

mambobb:

Actually I am not sure how is the standard from the skool. My DD is unable to say it to me. I realised that whenever I asked her what has she learnt in sch, she will tell me she doesn't know. Of coz I feel scare and shock when I heard that.. then I went to ask the teacher how was her performance in sch. They said that she is learning well. I just asked the teacher yest is she able to speak chinese in sch. Did she improve? She is able to recognise some words. So I guess maybe its just not simple for my DD to explain to me or convey the message to me bah.


For zoo-phonics, me also interested in it and i have been putting on hold due to the high fees. I doubt they will clash in terms of teaching methods. Phonics are straight forward, unlike math.

For the enrichment programs provided by the external, you might want to let ur kid to try. I gave my DD to try the Science Alive and she is not keen. But she did learn from the lessons. I was surprised when she asked to take a look of her when she rub the ballon on her hair and told me her hair will stand up. :shock: She definitely learnt something there but also depends on her interest. I withdrew her from the Science and let her try the English ESI. She is very interested in the Chinese Apple Pie.

So, there is no fix answer whether its good anot. For me, FTWM, and a DS only 16mths, not much free time for her. So have to depend quite alot in skool.

So far..i asked my son (playgroup) wat he lerant in school?..he will say painting,,,,everyday painting different things,,make playdoh...recently sing alot of songs at home too...

Wat is English ESI?....do they have speech and drama course?...by the way,,,which group is ur dd in?..nursery?..how u find their phonics?

[mambobb]

happymom08:

So far..i asked my son (playgroup) wat he lerant in school?..he will say painting,,,,everyday painting different things,,make playdoh...recently sing alot of songs at home too...

Wat is English ESI?....do they have speech and drama course?...by the way,,,which group is ur dd in?..nursery?..how u find their phonics?

Yes, playgrp mostly painting and hands-on art and craft. My DD is in nursey. Going to K1 next yr. I dont think her phonics is good at the moment. They dont focus much on phonics? I am not too sure.

They have speech and drama course too. Heehe.. sorry.. i cant explain in details what is English ESI.. :oops: I want my DD to be more confident in her chinese and english so other than the speech and drama is the ESI.

[happymom08]

mambobb:

happymom08:

So far..i asked my son (playgroup) wat he lerant in school?..he will say painting,,,,everyday painting different things,,make playdoh...recently sing alot of songs at home too...

Wat is English ESI?....do they have speech and drama course?...by the way,,,which group is ur dd in?..nursery?..how u find their phonics?

Yes, playgrp mostly painting and hands-on art and craft. My DD is in nursey. Going to K1 next yr. I dont think her phonics is good at the moment. They dont focus much on phonics? I am not too sure.

They have speech and drama course too. Heehe.. sorry.. i cant explain in details what is English ESI.. :oops: I want my DD to be more confident in her chinese and english so other than the speech and drama is the ESI.

thks for your prompt reply...

oic,,,,tat means if i wan him to attend external course,,,phonics will be a better choice then,,,,since they dun focus on phonics....very confusing,,, :scratchhead:
i heard from a friend she said,,now entry to Pri 1 ,,,need to know how to read at least 300 words,,or else will be sent for slow learning course,,,,hmmm,,,,so stressful now fgor the kids,,,


wat do they do in ESI thing?..heheh....

can ur dd read and write,,,during nursery stage?..

[micollh]

hi happymom, my DD in nursery, initially i doubt my DD can read, but during their literacy (usually, after bathing time) , they were taught to read. and my DD teacher demonstrated that to me, by pointing words and ask my DD to read and she can. so dun worry, reading is taught too. but of course u can step up the speed of reading at home. i use peter and jane series

[happymom08]

micollh:

hi happymom, my DD in nursery, initially i doubt my DD can read, but during their literacy (usually, after bathing time) , they were taught to read. and my DD teacher demonstrated that to me, by pointing words and ask my DD to read and she can. so dun worry, reading is taught too. but of course u can step up the speed of reading at home. i use peter and jane series

ic...thats good...

my son is quite active,,,so far his teacher feedback to me said he can sit long enuf during craft works, paintings, etc..but when story telling time,,he will run about,,,,sigh,,,

at home i try to intro activity bks to him,,he will reject,,,last time he will wan to color,,but now he does not like at all...any advise?..or just let him be??....

..so far did u enrol ur dd in any of their enrichment courses?...
do u tink their curriculum enough to prepare our kids for pri 1?...hehe,,,

[micollh]

Happymom08


u can try to introduce the activity every other day, today he dun like, u try again tomorrow, children get bored easily, so they will find it \"interesting\" if it's not done everyday.. but some kids dun mind, so every child is different

yes, drama & speech for IQkids & apple pie. MFS curriculum confirm is enough for P1 cos they follow MOE curriculum for kindergarten. but whether our child is good at all the things being taught is another story lor..

[happymom08]

micollh:

Happymom08


u can try to introduce the activity every other day, today he dun like, u try again tomorrow, children get bored easily, so they will find it \"interesting\" if it's not done everyday.. but some kids dun mind, so every child is different

yes, drama & speech for IQkids & apple pie. MFS curriculum confirm is enough for P1 cos they follow MOE curriculum for kindergarten. but whether our child is good at all the things being taught is another story lor..

Hi Micollh

I only asked him during wkends,,,and he dun seem interested,,,only wan to play with his toys,,hahah,,,then last two days i tried read a book to him,,he managed to sit still and listen,,,at leat 10 to 15mins,,,haha,,,kids are so unpredictable...

I agree with you,,,the level of absorption depend on the kids...did u sign up ur kid with any phonics course?

[micollh]

Happymom08,


no le, phonics actually no need to go classes, u can teach on ur own. i started with the phonics song (apple CD) then i use leap frog DVD. my girl picks up from there, she knows the alphabets and sounds from these CDs. no need class. u can try.

yesterday my girl school just gave us another enrichment class, it’s arts and craft…

[happymom08]

micollh:

Happymom08,


no le, phonics actually no need to go classes, u can teach on ur own. i started with the phonics song (apple CD) then i use leap frog DVD. my girl picks up from there, she knows the alphabets and sounds from these CDs. no need class. u can try.

yesterday my girl school just gave us another enrichment class, it's arts and craft..

apple cd???,...where did u buy the leap frog dvd??...my son noes the alphabets,,,but not all of their sounds,,,,

isit.oh,,they have art and craft enrichment,,good,,,my son likes tat,, :rahrah:
..tat time i asked my son's principal,.,,she told me as the centre just opened last year oct,,,,the enrichment will only be introduced in Aug tis year,,,hopefully by then i have several choices...hehe

oh,,u mention the peter jane series bk,,,can 3 yr olds understand?...these few days,,,,my son will ask me read abit of books to him...any reccomendations?