Henry Park Primary

[sssdarlings]

GPTeacher:

sssdarlings,


I agree. Regardless of the school a child goes, parents need to play their role in coaching and instilling discipline as there's always a limit to how much a teacher can help. That said, an effective and encouraging teacher in school makes a great difference to the learning of a child and will help parents save time, effort and $$$ with lesser need for enrichment outside school

ITA! Need for enrichment is highly subjective as schools do not require such except for those which are active in talent-scouting.

Some believe that teachers in neighbourhood schools tend to be more encouraging and 'hardworking' than from top schools (students so capable and attending so many external classes, teachers have less work , so they say) I am glad that HPPS teachers do not fall into the latter category.

[mummyo]

sssdarlings:

ITA! Need for enrichment is highly subjective as schools do not require such except for those which are active in talent-scouting.

Some believe that teachers in neighbourhood schools tend to be more encouraging and 'hardworking' than from top schools (students so capable and attending so many external classes, teachers have less work , so they say) I am glad that HPPS teachers do not fall into the latter category.

I'm also glad to hear they have good teachers at HPPS

[mummyo]

sssdarlings:

And when you see other children scoring As and winning awards... self-doubt creeps in and you wonder if you are depriving your children :scratchhead:

Anyway, my youngest will be in P1 next year... hope this cohort is blessed as well! ;D

I KNOW what you mean but I just tell myself our parenting styles are different.

[mummyo]

Any parents here in the HPPA?


Realised you need to pay to join… I thought only volunteer time only…

[GPTeacher]

Circle line will be ready by Oct 2011. so another option for travel by mrt. Anyway, I wonder if there’s any HPPS students going to P1 next year and also living in Bishan?


Maybe we can consider carpooling or sharing cabs? Do PM me if there’s any. Thanks!

[sssdarlings]

mummyo:

Any parents here in the HPPA?


Realised you need to pay to join... I thought only volunteer time only...

There is another group of PVs you can join without payment. They are part of SFE- sorry cant remember what it stands for but its affiliated with MCYS programs. You will get info during orientation or first few days of school. They organize plenty of workshops for parents.

The school will definitely need PVs first week of school next year due to the move to holding premises. the website may have info or just call the OM for more info. Let me look up the letter we received recently and post the relevant contact details if anyone is keen.

Hall duty is excellent way to observe your (first) child's first moments in primary school settings. Then again HPPS is more lenient than other schools I know in allowing parents in the first few days.

[mummyo]

sssdarlings:

mummyo:

Any parents here in the HPPA?


Realised you need to pay to join... I thought only volunteer time only...

There is another group of PVs you can join without payment. They are part of SFE- sorry cant remember what it stands for but its affiliated with MCYS programs. You will get info during orientation or first few days of school. They organize plenty of workshops for parents.

The school will definitely need PVs first week of school next year due to the move to holding premises. the website may have info or just call the OM for more info. Let me look up the letter we received recently and post the relevant contact details if anyone is keen.

Hall duty is excellent way to observe your (first) child's first moments in primary school settings. Then again HPPS is more lenient than other schools I know in allowing parents in the first few days.

Oh, there's something called SFE? I've never heard of it :scratchhead: In any case, I don't wish to be involved with MCYS or the govt in any way. :siam:

I've also received the letter asking for volunteers to do tours of the new campus. But I think I'll be more involved in BASC (cos that was my PV dept last year).

[sssdarlings]

mummyo:

sssdarlings:

[quote=\"mummyo\"]Any parents here in the HPPA?


Realised you need to pay to join... I thought only volunteer time only...

Oh, there's something called SFE? I've never heard of it :scratchhead: In any case, I don't wish to be involved with MCYS or the govt in any way. :siam:

I've also received the letter asking for volunteers to do tours of the new campus. But I think I'll be more involved in BASC (cos that was my PV dept last year).

[/quote]BASC is run by the group I had mentioned. I suppose you already know the mummies i/c

[mummyo]

sssdarlings:

BASC is run by the group I had mentioned. I suppose you already know the mummies i/c

:oops: I didn't know that. Guess I've to rethink my volunteering. :roll:

[sssdarlings]

mummyo:

sssdarlings:

BASC is run by the group I had mentioned. I suppose you already know the mummies i/c

:oops: I didn't know that. Guess I've to rethink my volunteering. :roll:

Oh please dont... in fact, a common opinion is that this group is 'less political' than the one requiring payment
All schools have this program- School Family Life Education, i think thats SFE. They can tap into MCYS funds for schools to engage professionals to conduct workshops and talks.

You can just continue with your current PV roles and not be part of this at all! AFter all, your time at BASC is benefitting the children directly.