Tao Nan

[Leanne]

Hello HC_parent,


No worries.Hope to share more and meet you then.

I will be holding another child's hand to tns for the next 6 years after completing one this year.

Cheers,
Leanne

HC_Parent:

Thanks Leanne, I received the letter already. Hope to get to know u and other mummies with P1 kids in the area... But seems like this thread is no longer v active...

[HC_Parent]

Hi everyone,


yes I hear from my neighbours and sil that tns lower pri very laid-back n no homework. That’s a pleasant surprise for a school like tao nan. But Im all for this system as I think it will b v stressful for young kids who just started formal school.

Btw what’s GEP? What does it entail?

Leanne,
wow does that mean your elder is p6 this year and the younger one is p1 next year?

[tankee]

PSG is looking for volunteers to help man game stalls at the coming mid-Auttumn festival. 6 parents per class.


do volunteer if you can

[HC_Parent]

Oh 1 more question,


what does it mean by recommended reading list? Does it mean my kid has to be able to manage books around the same level as those stated in the list? Im a little worried as she’s definitely still far from that.

[tankee]

HC_Parent:

.....Btw what's GEP? What does it entail?.....

GEP = Gifted Education Programme

see this thread for details

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=30

[tankee]

HC_Parent:

Oh 1 more question,


what does it mean by recommended reading list? Does it mean my kid has to be able to manage books around the same level as those stated in the list? Im a little worried as she's definitely still far from that.

Yes, the recommended reading list contains books that are recommended for the targeted level. It is not necessary to read all of them (can't find them in the library, super-hot) but it let us parents know the standard of books that our children should be reading.

Within each level, there are a good mix of authors, genre and standard. Some books are easier to read targeting new readers, others are for the more frequent readers.

[Leanne]

Hi HC_Parent,


Yes, ds is in pri six this year.

You will enjoy the six year bilingual environment in TNS.

Cheers,
Leanne

HC_Parent:

Hi everyone,

yes I hear from my neighbours and sil that tns lower pri very laid-back n no homework. That's a pleasant surprise for a school like tao nan. But Im all for this system as I think it will b v stressful for young kids who just started formal school.

Btw what's GEP? What does it entail?

Leanne,
wow does that mean your elder is p6 this year and the younger one is p1 next year?

[tankee]

No school on 26 & 29 Aug


this year quite a few of "unexpected" school holidays.

[HC_Parent]

Tankee,


thank you! Ure v helpful

Leanne,
I am sure my kids will enjoy their TNS journey.

[tankee]

Some Kiasu Orientation Day pointers for new Tao Nan parents


1. if possible, both parents should go. One to stay at the hall to listen to the briefing, the other to go queue up to buy books, uniform, etc. Queues are much shorter when the briefing is still on.

2. Tao Nan allows students to wear PE attire, instead of school uniform to school on PE days, and everyday during hot weather seasons. So depending on your laundry washing cycle, you may want to buy extra set of PE attire.

3. There are other days other than the orientation day itself, that vendors will be selling uniforms and books at TNS.

4. There may be other vendors selling other stuff like story books, etc on that day.