CHIJ Primary (Toa Payoh)

[badgal]

Hi janet… tks for ur assurance. Wat do the girls do in ethic class then? Do u roughly noe hw many percent of the girls ther r non catholics or christian?

[janet88]

badgal:

Hi janet... tks for ur assurance. Wat do the girls do in ethic class then? Do u roughly noe hw many percent of the girls ther r non catholics or christian?

I'm not sure about the religion %...my daughter's class comprises of girls who are from P2A2 and 2B. During ethics class, they are taught moral education...honestly I've never asked her in detail before. She loves the school and this assures me that we have made the right decision.

[beanstalk]

badgal:

Hi janet... tks for ur assurance. Wat do the girls do in ethic class then? Do u roughly noe hw many percent of the girls ther r non catholics or christian?

I believe at least a third of the girls are Catholic and another sizeable portion of them are from other Christian denominations. The total Christian population is probably more than half. The rest have no religion or belong to other religions, eg about 5 each year are Muslims.

Your child will probably have at least one Catholic or other Christian friend. She will have exposure to Catholic practices (eg simple prayers) and beliefs through friends and common school gatherings. My take is that you will eventually have to discuss these issues with your daughter anyway, so might as well take the bull by the horns.

I am not sure what your own beliefs are but Catholic teachings are compatible with many traditional Asian values. Having some values instilled is better than none I think.

[janet88]

Hi Mummies,

My daughter told me to get a costume for Racial Harmony Day.
Where can I do so ? Very suaku bcos I’ve never bought any before.

[LOLMum]

most kids wear what they have at home like the chinese costume (qipao etc worn during cny), malay will be th baju …etc. some will come in korean, japanese, european costumes depending on what they have. sia costume also can because it is kinda nonya.


you can try beauty world, little india or geylang serai.

27 out of 30 kids in ds’s class (including ds) wore school uniform last friday (racial harmony day celebration). likewise for most kids in the school.

[janet88]

LOLMum:

most kids wear what they have at home like the chinese costume (qipao etc worn during cny), malay will be th baju .....etc. some will come in korean, japanese, european costumes depending on what they have. sia costume also can because it is kinda nonya.


you can try beauty world, little india or geylang serai.

27 out of 30 kids in ds's class (including ds) wore school uniform last friday (racial harmony day celebration). likewise for most kids in the school.

Alamak, have to buy a costume just for that day :yikes:
Looks like have to make a trip to Beautyworld. Will get a qipao for her then. Thanks for your prompt reply...just realized it's THIS Friday.

[Kaylasmum]

Hi all,

Am new to this thread. My girl just successfully got in under Phase 2B yesterday. Pray for all the 16 parents (2km) vying for that 1 seat this Friday.
It has been a nerve wrecking experience but I am glad it’s sweet victory.
Can I find out what time does P1 finish school? How’s the workload in P1?

Thank you

[janet88]

Kaylasmum:

It has been a nerve wrecking experience but I am glad it's sweet victory.

Can I find out what time does P1 finish school? How's the workload in P1?

Congratulations.
I can imagine the stress of the parents fighting for just 1 seat. Who will be that lucky girl ?

Mon-Wed, school finishes at 130pm.
Thur-Fri, school dismisses at 1pm.
Workload is not heavy as it's mostly done in school.
Daughter has work brought home from this term onwards but can be completed within 20 minutes.

[bebe]

janet_lee88:

LOLMum:

most kids wear what they have at home like the chinese costume (qipao etc worn during cny), malay will be th baju .....etc. some will come in korean, japanese, european costumes depending on what they have. sia costume also can because it is kinda nonya.


you can try beauty world, little india or geylang serai.

27 out of 30 kids in ds's class (including ds) wore school uniform last friday (racial harmony day celebration). likewise for most kids in the school.

Alamak, have to buy a costume just for that day :yikes:
Looks like have to make a trip to Beautyworld. Will get a qipao for her then. Thanks for your prompt reply...just realized it's THIS Friday.

I thought the racial harmony day is Thursday??

[sunflower2005]

Kaylasmum,janet_lee88


hi,, My girl also successfully got in yesterday we are under 1-2km and reg yesterday almost making me heart attack