All About Preparing For Primary One
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phtthp:
we are all old anyway.
you're not the only one, dearie.
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JGMum:
phtthp:
we are all old anyway.
you're not the only one, dearie. 
Hey someone talking about me? -
JGMum:
Hee, i'm equally ancient...michyms:
CayennePepper, thanks for the clarification. My friends were indeed from the 80s. They didn't say that majority of students from the primary school didn't make it back to St Nicks or Cat High, but said majority of students in the secondary school were from neighbourhood schools. So I guess the reason is as you highlighted. But they did mention that some of the primary students didn't meet the COP to make it back to the secondary despite the affiliation, so I am guessing the COP is actually pretty high I suppose and not that far away from the COP for non-affiliated students (am I correct?) :scratchhead:
In the \"good old 80s\" (oh dear, I sound so old), if I remember correctly, I think the COP for St. Nicks SAP stream was 260+ for non-affiliated students, and 250+ for affiliated students.
Should be right. In those days (
) the non-affiliated students could enter only the SAP stream at St Nicks; COP of above 260. The 'national' cut-off for SAP was around 253 i think. I can't recall exactly, but i think the affilated girls' COP followed the national one, so should be 250+. I did fairly well and went in with 274. Most of my friends scored above 260.
Just remembered, there were 1 or 2 express classes which were only for those from the primary school so the COP for them was lower than 250.
Oops, :offtopic:! -
Kissgurami:
:goodpost: Thanks so much for your great sharing! It really helps us as P1 parents from 2012! :lovesite:Was surfing around on understanding if I am well prepared on behalf of my DD1 for Primary 1
Chanced upon a few websites, thought to share though it could have been mentioned before
Tips For Parents
◦Work on independent reading skills.
◦Set up a study area and regular study times that are not interrupted.
◦Learn to follow a routine with a lot of sleep and early mornings.
◦Practice organisation and planning by packing a daily bag with essentials for the day.
◦Talk about social skills and communication skills.
◦Talk about how much fun school will be. If they are prepared, they will enjoy the wonderful process of learning and discover the fun of school.
◦Keep it fun and happy.
Reading
Mrs. Sam from Athena Educational Services says the most important skill is being able to read independently prior to entering Primary 1.
The lack of reading ability will affect all subjects. From following directions to doing word problems, reading is indispensable. 4 years old is a very comfortable age to begin reading and 7 is really waiting too long to get them into the joys of the written word.
Adjusting To A New Routine
Also very important is the adjustment of the routine to accommodate the school hours. It is too hard for a child to manage school at 7am if he is not made to sleep at a regular time.
Doctors recommend that children sleep from 8 to 10 hours a night. A routine takes time to develop, so don’t wait until December 28th to try to get it started. Start at least a month or two before.
Regular Study Time
There is also the routine of regular study time. The actual work is not as significant as the consistency. The child needs to learn to sit and study when it is time. This will help with concentration in the classroom as well as with homework.
Social Skills
“Good social skills are essential in school and to make the transition from kindergarten to primary a smooth one, your child should be prepared for the school atmosphere before hand” says Mrs. Khoo, Principal of Far Eastern Kindergarten and mother of 2 Primary school students.
“Kindergarten is much more relaxed with fewer children per class compared to many primary 1 classes. Those P’s and Q’s are so very important once they start their primary school.”
“Kindergarten does help,” Mrs. Khoo continues “but really parents need to take the time to make sure their children know their social graces before going to primary school. Children must be able to take turns, wait for others, share and be polite. Some children find the structure of school difficult
Good Read On Understanding the Transition and what we can do to help as Parents: -> http://www.schoolbag.sg/archives/2010/01/getting_ready_for_pri_1_-_a_co.php -
HI phtthp,
You are truly resourceful. I will check it up. Thanks :thankyou:phtthp:
hi 1amber,
click #7 inside this link below (for Katong, near to Katong shopping centre), open up Acrobat file:-
http://www.mindstretcher.net/home/category/4.html/
if you enc problem browsing browsing, save it into your pc directory somewhere first. Then open up Acrobat file.
it's called Pre-Primary Maths and English.
1 hour each for Maths, another hour for English. Total 2 hrs per session.
$90 per month.
2 time slots available :-
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Tues 4 pm - 6pm, or
Saturday 3.30 pm - 5.30 pm
give them a call now at telephone: 6344-0500,
or 6344-0900.
ask - when is the new class commencing soon ?
when you're there, ask that admin girl to show you sample worksheets - see how the contents look like inside. They'll pass you a file. You can stand there and flip through contents, see what they teach roughly. The standard is not bad! -
Thank you once again phtthp! :rahrah: :rahrah: :rahrah:
phtthp:
hi 1amber,
besides P1 Prep class, Mindstretcher also got various Phonics class.
they'll assess your child first, before determine which class he enter into -ie. Elementary, Intermediate or Advanced class. Objective is to ensure kid can read well fluently, before enter P1.
u may consider Phonics class too, if you wish. -
I just came upon this thread . Very well summarized and useful ! Thanks for sharing Chief! Now Step 1 - time to budget for enrichment first…
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for parents with kids entering P1 2012 - Term 4 (2011) last quarter is coming soon.
as a starting point of reference point - perhaps can refer to NYPS list of P1 recommended useful enrichment programme(s).
see if you find any suitable / relevant to your child.
if interested, can ring up respective enrichment service provider to inquire:-
http://www.nyps.moe.edu.sg/nyps_after_school_enrichment/index.html -
Kissgurami:
:thankyou: kiss for sharing...Was surfing around on understanding if I am well prepared on behalf of my DD1 for Primary 1
Chanced upon a few websites, thought to share though it could have been mentioned before
“Kindergarten is much more relaxed with fewer children per class compared to many primary 1 classes. Those P’s and Q’s are so very important once they start their primary school.”
ermm... what are P's & Q's :? -
poppy15:
P's = please
:thankyou: kiss for sharing...Kissgurami:
Was surfing around on understanding if I am well prepared on behalf of my DD1 for Primary 1
Chanced upon a few websites, thought to share though it could have been mentioned before
“Kindergarten is much more relaxed with fewer children per class compared to many primary 1 classes. Those P’s and Q’s are so very important once they start their primary school.”
ermm... what are P's & Q's :?
Q's= thank you
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