Nan Chiau Primary

[sysherlene]

Hi, any idea how much cash to bring on orientation day? Dunno if they accept cheques for payment of uniforms and books or not. Think will bring at least $400 cash in case they dun accept nets or cheques. There are no ATMs around the school.

[MeiZi]

sysherlene:

Hi, any idea how much cash to bring on orientation day? Dunno if they accept cheques for payment of uniforms and books or not. Think will bring at least $400 cash in case they dun accept nets or cheques. There are no ATMs around the school.

I was thinking to bring that amount too. Probably about $500.

Btw, how come our orientation is on a weekday ya? Noticed all my friend's ones are on Saturdays ...

[sysherlene]

Hmm, no idea on why our orientation day is on a weekday. Could be becos the vendors dun want to work on weekends ? :? But I really dun mind .. haha... though it's accounts closing day ... But school holidays have started by then, so think at least will be less \"choatic\" for the school to handle...


Some suggusted bring trolley along on that day too, as will have to make alot of purchases, especially the books will be heavy .... haha... so I considering to bring my luggage bag .. abit too over hor ? Hahaha...

[BlueBells]

Hmmmmmmm ... Let me try to answer this : Orientation is on a weekday because the govt is going 5-day week too .


Anyway, uniforms and text book would probably be already purchased prior to the orientation, because last year, the newly minted P1s-to-be wore their uniform for orientation.

Things you need to bring :

1. Cash - budget around S$150 on the day of orientation - 1 month's deposit and 1 month's bus fare for year 2010, + S$3 for meals for the 1st 3 days of school reopening. Usually, for the 1st 3 days, the P1s have their reccess in class, and after that, there will be buddy system to help the kids with getting food from the canteen. Of course, if you choose to pack food for your kids, it's find too.

2. Pick up and drop off address for your kids

3. For the kids - water and colour pencils

4. Take the chance to survey the canteen to see how much the food costs so as to help you decide on his / her pocket $$.


Tada ... easy does it... no stress ...

[BlueBells]

Forgot to add-on, on the day of purchasing textbooks, uniforms and shoes, that will probably set you back by about S$400, depending on how many set of uniforms, PE attires and shoes / socks you plan to purchase.


PE is usually 3 times a week (so far, I have not seen 2 periods of PE in a day).

[sysherlene]

Thanks alot BlueBells, this is really valuable information. So we will be receiving letters to inform us on the dates to buy uniforms and textbooks? The only thing I have now is the carbon copy of the application form indicating the orientation date only.


I will be glad that if I do not need to get everything (like purchase books and uniforms) on orientation day. Would like to enjoy surveying and learn more valuable information about the school on orientation day itself.

[tweety17]

Hi BlueBells, what are the school hours for P1? Is it the same throughout from Mon - Fri? Cos, i heard other schools have reading time etc. and the students need to be in school much earlier. Thanks in advance for your kind help

[lwm99]

For NCPS, all days will end at 6.30pm except Wednesday which is 6.00pm.


Not including bus fare, I don’t think you need $400 to buy uniforms and books. More like in the $200 range.

[sysherlene]

Thanks for the information lwm99,


I know there is a student care centre nearby, think it's Agape. Any comments / feedback for this student care centre? I might have to put my son there next year.

Thanks!!

[tweety17]

Hi lwm99,


thanks for the info. Can you please advise what time they need to be in school everyday ?