Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary

[yenoscar]

thks Tulip!

Ya, as you said, the environment/atmosphere of such centres always make me feel uncomfortable n hemmed in also. Besides, I'm rather concern abt the teacher(s) at these centres, r they really able to guide n coach the kids wif school work? not to say tuition, but at least spare me wif my kid's daily school/home work, as after work-and-school, the night is really short and precious for us, sigh! I always hv to make sure he turns in early so to hv enough rest/sleep, as our days start very early.
Guess...we'd just have to re-adjust, to a new routine once he's in P1 :roll:

[Fur-ma]

My dh has just been "enrolled" as a PV. He is doing traffic warden duties once a week for the 1st 20 hours. The sch will assign him new duties for the 2nd 20 hrs.


He was told by the principal that the sch is moving to AMK. I’m not sure exactly where and when. I believe it will be along St 22.

Btw, I heard that there are many students transferring out of the sch as the sch focuses on the brighter students and the not so good students are left with relief teachers etc. Is that true?

[Tulip]

Fur-ma:

My dh has just been \"enrolled\" as a PV. He is doing traffic warden duties once a week for the 1st 20 hours. The sch will assign him new duties for the 2nd 20 hrs.


He was told by the principal that the sch is moving to AMK. I'm not sure exactly where and when. I believe it will be along St 22.

Btw, I heard that there are many students transferring out of the sch as the sch focuses on the brighter students and the not so good students are left with relief teachers etc. Is that true?

I was PV 2 years ago. Then, there were no takers for traffic warden duties and PV work were adhoc. PV work were not assigned but they will send out emails on whenever services are required, ad hoc basis. There is a Children's Day event coming up on 30 Sep, did your dh volunteer for that? He will probably need to apply for leave but will be able to clock in a couple of hours at one go. My hubby and myself did that the previous year and we clock in 16 hours at one go.

I have only recently heard from another parent about the move; before that, no one has mentioned about it, since your husband's heard it from the Principal the rumour should now be more or less confirmed. Would it be a temporary move while the school upgrade its facilities to cater to single session?

Regards to your last point, I have not heard about it either, perhaps my network not wide enough. But I'll definitely try to find out. Actually, it is the practice of most schools now to stream the students to the 2 best classes and to cater more to these higher achieving students.

Last time, I chat with a PV from the PV support group, whose been there for a couple of years, she told me the sch not only focus on the 2 top classes but also the weakest class. I don't know, the current principal just came on board for about 2 years, perhaps the school is now heading a different direction with a different focus.

Cheers...

[Fur-ma]

Hi Tulip


Yes my hubby is helping out on 30/9 but only for half a day. Actually I also signed up as PV but they only called him for interview and assignment of duties. There was no choice offered to him. He doesn’t mind except for fact that it’s a struggle to get up that early.

About the school’s focus, we have 2 friends, whose children are in the sch. One friend is transferring her son out as she’s sick of the frequent changes in the teachers. Our other friend is also unhappy with the sch as their son is not a high flyer. She feels like the sch is only concerned about academic excellence and doesn’t bother about the whole person. But due to the convenient location, her son is staying put. However 3 of his classmates are transferring to another sch and their parents give the reason about the changes in teachers. Both friends don’t know each other so in a way, it’s 2 independent testimonies about the sch. It’s sad to me cos it’s a Christian sch and the impression it gives to parents is not nice although I must add that I’m not judging cos my kids are not in the system yet and I do not know the demands on schs nowadays.

[Tulip]

Fur-ma:

Hi Tulip


Yes my hubby is helping out on 30/9 but only for half a day. Actually I also signed up as PV but they only called him for interview and assignment of duties. There was no choice offered to him. He doesn't mind except for fact that it's a struggle to get up that early.

About the school's focus, we have 2 friends, whose children are in the sch. One friend is transferring her son out as she's sick of the frequent changes in the teachers. Our other friend is also unhappy with the sch as their son is not a high flyer. She feels like the sch is only concerned about academic excellence and doesn't bother about the whole person. But due to the convenient location, her son is staying put. However 3 of his classmates are transferring to another sch and their parents give the reason about the changes in teachers. Both friends don't know each other so in a way, it's 2 independent testimonies about the sch. It's sad to me cos it's a Christian sch and the impression it gives to parents is not nice although I must add that I'm not judging cos my kids are not in the system yet and I do not know the demands on schs nowadays.

Hi Fur-Ma,

Thanks for filling me in on the above info. Gives me a different perspective of the school. My daughter is just in P1 this year, so we are still new to the school. My ex-colleague's 2 daughters were from the sch, 1 just left last year and another in P6 this year. I'll find out more from him when I run into him (as he happens to be my neighbour too).

As for PV, looks like they've changed the system too. There were no interviews conducted back then. I signed up together with my hubby. We just volunteered together when a chance shows up.

Hmm...there really seems to be some changes in the school system with this new Principal (just purely my personal speculation lah!).

Anyway, still....good luck on your (hubby's) PV.

[24601]

thanks to all parents who replied…it is indeed quite concerned to learn that a number of schools placed more focuse on the top 2 classes and the worrying trend of frequent change of teachers…just wonder if this is the trend for most schools nowadays ?


btw, may I ask whether parents have heard if there are any juvenile gang groups in KCP ? God forbid !
recently, I have even heard of extortion cases even happening in my old alma mater, a "popular" methodist school !

[deardear07]

ChiefKiasu:

deardear07:

... i just realized that my darling gal is turning 5 next year...

Kekkeke... this is funny They tend to grow too fast when we are having fun with them, don't they?

Agreed!! when I look at her now, I just cun imagine the speed that she is growing at..i miss her younger toddler days...Reminisce~~

[yen9889]

Hi Mummies,


Thanks so much for all the juicy info. My gal will be attending KCPS Pri 1 next year 2010. I fall under phase 2A2. Im happy to hear good comments for this sch. Looking forward to the orientation.

Can anyone tell me about their school bus arrangment for AMK. Understand only Pri 3 onward they will need to stay late for school, wonder will the school bus pick them up after that.

[Tulip]

yen9889:

Hi Mummies,


Thanks so much for all the juicy info. My gal will be attending KCPS Pri 1 next year 2010. I fall under phase 2A2. Im happy to hear good comments for this sch. Looking forward to the orientation.

Can anyone tell me about their school bus arrangment for AMK. Understand only Pri 3 onward they will need to stay late for school, wonder will the school bus pick them up after that.

Hi,

What would you like to know about bus arrangement? They do have buses that ply the AMK route. My gal takes the school bus one way to school, with pick up from AMK St. 31. You can call them up to check, the telephone number is on the school website. The bus operator will also be at the school tuckshop on orientation day, you may want to check with them on that day.

I must add that this bus operator is quite flexible and accommodating. I am quite pleased with them so far. My girl only takes the school bus one-way - to school (fm my in-laws place) and I'll fetch her from school. If there are occasions like school events or celebrations where school dismisses early, they willingly send my gal back to my in-laws place without additional charges.

As for bus services outside the regular operating hours, I'm not so sure. For KCPPS, their CCAs are conducted within the school hours, not after school. But there are also supplementary classes, so may still need the bus service.

[yen9889]

Thanks Tulip,


Oh you stay in AMK too
Good to hear that the bus operator is flexible. May i know how much are you paying for 1 way? I was thinking of taking 1 way too, will pick up my gal after school.