North Vista Primary

[Wan]

I believe that education is beyond preparing for major exams like PSLE. Even passing all exams with flying colours doesn’t make a better person. I like the holistic approach which prepares the child for life beyond answering exam questions within limited timeframe. Judging from my sensing after P talk yesterday, I think it is a 50-50 proportion. Those who alrdy believe went to the session to reaffirm it. Those don’t believe still skeptical


For those who believe, let’s meet at the orientation!

[cucam]

Hi Luddite,

are you a stay home mum? I wish I can play a more active role as well, however I find it very tough to do that since there is limited time to spend with my child since I’m working full time.
I’m still in dilemma and can’t decide what’s best for my child.

[shinystar]

Hi


Can any mummies who have kids in this school help to clear my doubts on these following questions? thks

1) When do our children need to use the Netbook?
2) Do we have to purchase the Netbook from the school or we can purchase it on our own? If we already have one at home can we use it for school use?
3) Is it compulsory that our children have to go for the excursion or oversea trips that the school is organising?

[Wan]

cucam,

I’m a FTWM but I know a colleague whose daughter is in NVPS P2. I’m hoping I can maintain worklife balance. I mean no matter which sch my children go to, I want to play an active role in their education.

shinystar,
were u at the school visit? According to Q&A & info gathered from my colleagues,
1) later half of P2
2) I think netbook is sync with school system. They have a computer lab where we saw technicians servicing some netbooks. Sch recommend students to buy but can use sch macintosh if really have financial difficulty
3) optional

[shinystar]

Hi Wan


thks for clearing my doubts…

[puppy80]

Used to be compulsory to purchase the netbook but now they used the word "encourage to".

[GH272]

Hi Parents,

Any parents whom have kids already studying in NVPS?
May I know how the "Reggio Emilia Approach" bridge into the academic part of the Singapore Educational system? Becos, afterall when our kids reached P6 they are sitting for PSLE which are more academic written papers rather than projects based.
I tried to search but understand that this school don’t have any PSLE past results yet.
Currently I am planning to send my son to NVPS for P1 2012. Pls help to clear my doubts.

[Wan]

GH272,

I guess no one can answer ur question unless PSLE result is out this year. P did attempt to answer this question at the Q&A saying that they base on MOE curriculum but use reggio instead of drilling method.

I’m also registering my son next wk. I guess parents r in the best position to guage if the system works for the child. Hope to see u at the orientation

[mummyZZ]

Hi I'm registering my boy next week too... See u all! And I agree, us as parents we will know better wats suit our kids. Jus to share, my boy is a rather \"rigid \" boy for his age. always too serious wif his teachers' words. My teacher say must this.... My teacher say must that..... So im quite worried he become a \"drilled student\" type. I hv seen his creative side esp at play when he's relax. I hope he learn to open his mind & heart at study/work too..... Tis school will or will not serve my intention, I dunno now but I hope to try and find out....

[Wan]

mummyZZ,

wow, ur son is not rigid but follow instruction right? In reggio, teachers are the facilitators. They will guide the students to think & explore & further research. My son doesn’t like to be told what to do. I always suggest something & he’ll go what about this. Then he does what he want. It’s impt to train children to think & make judgement for themselves & I’m sure NVPS will give him room to further his potential.

192 vacancies. Good luck to all!