Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary

[markfch]

Trapwithin:

Hee hee I have explain too many times. Not all kids can be trained for GEP. You need certain level of maturity and ability. So gifted + training = moving more ahead of other GEP kids. These kids are in the diff league of competition not meant for the main stream.

Uncle Trap, I think you misunderstood my post. I'm not referring to training main streamers to qualify for GEP. I'm referring to cases like comfy's dd who did not train specifically for GEP. So obviously her dd is in a diff league. But now even comfy is considering to send her dd for enrichment so that her dd won't need to catch-up.

Apparently most of her classmates are going for external enrichment so that they don't need to catch-up too, in this specialized MOE sanctioned GEP programme, that was designed to bring out the best in them in the first place.

In other words, it's like I need to pay for extra outsourced training in order to survive in a customised programme that was specifically designed for me, otherwise I get left behind. That (the programme) sounds pretty weird to me.

Anyway, the good news is that I'm very sure GEP is none of my business so why bother myself over this, hehe. :xedfingers:

[Trapwithin]

markfch:

Trapwithin:

Hee hee I have explain too many times. Not all kids can be trained for GEP. You need certain level of maturity and ability. So gifted + training = moving more ahead of other GEP kids. These kids are in the diff league of competition not meant for the main stream.

Uncle Trap, I think you misunderstood my post. I'm not referring to training main streamers to qualify for GEP. I'm referring to cases like comfy's dd who did not train specifically for GEP. So obviously her dd is in a diff league. But now even comfy is considering to send her dd for enrichment so that her dd won't need to catch-up.

Apparently most of her classmates are going for external enrichment so that they don't need to catch-up too, in this specialized MOE sanctioned GEP programme, that was designed to bring out the best in them in the first place.

In other words, it's like I need to pay for extra outsourced training in order to survive in a customised programme that was specifically designed for me, otherwise I get left behind. That (the programme) sounds pretty weird to me.

Anyway, the good news is that I'm very sure GEP is none of my business so why bother myself over this, hehe. :xedfingers:

Oops .... No prob
But do not think we should rule out our children potential. You never know, don't put on a fix mindset. If your ds can make it to GEP why not. Your ds has not taken any exam, so you probably do not know how he fair among his peers. Be open, continue to teach them as long as they understand. Pull back when necessary.

[Jennifer]

gracy:

The general feeling is that PSLE is moving more towards MO type of questions.

Really?

[Jennifer]

Trapwithin:

Not all kids can be trained for GEP. You need certain level of maturity and ability. So gifted + training = moving more ahead of other GEP kids.

I agree.

In every prog, there will be some groups wanting to out-do the peers. It's our kiasu mentality. All boils down to how much time and money to sustain the race.

[Jennifer]

markfch:

Thanks Jen for the detailed info.


The reason I asked is that my most pressing constraint is time. I really don't see how I can squeeze any more enrichment for ds when he reaches P4.

With a strong foundation in the core subjects, u might be able to find some time.

One of my regrets was to let my younger boy enjoyed too much during the presch and lower pri years. If I had implemented the same coaching prog on him like my elder boy, I wont be having so much catching up later. His play first, work later attitude is also a headache for me now.

[Jennifer]

comfy:

So students without prior knowledge are definitely at a disadvantage unless the student is a true math genius. Yap, unfair right, so what to do, going to outsource Math in the coming months. So if cannot beat them, join them. Only :moneyflies: Even having remedial lessons also quite useless as 'Teaching' method still the same.

U hv another option: leave them and return to mainstream.

[markfch]

Jennifer:

U hv another option: leave them and return to mainstream.

Initially I wanted to suggest that too - I'm sure most schs will welcome comfy's dd with open arms - but then realised that for some kids (such as my ds just as an example, not saying that he can qualify - not a sniff) their confidence level will take a hit if they are to return to mainstream. So there are other factors at play.

IJJ,
More hints, more hints, more hints.

I am still reading about American geography (all these while) and realised that there is another river called American River in California, and California has tons of buffaloes. Nebraka & Nevada also have rivers and sound very wulu to unlearned me. :imdrowning:

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markfch:

Jennifer:

U hv another option: leave them and return to mainstream.

Initially I wanted to suggest that too - I'm sure most schs will welcome comfy's dd with open arms - but then realised that for some kids (such as my ds just as an example, not saying that he can qualify - not a sniff) their confidence level will take a hit if they are to return to mainstream. So there are other factors at play.

I know of someone who transferred to a GEP school, couldn't cope, returned to mainstream in that GEP school. Teachers were not supportive or understanding, since then, this teenager is not the same anymore. Attitude towards studies took a drastic change.

markfch:

IJJ,
More hints, more hints, more hints.

I am still reading about American geography (all these while) and realised that there is another river called American River in California, and California has tons of buffaloes. Nebraka & Nevada also have rivers and sound very wulu to unlearned me. :imdrowning:

Mark, FOCUS on each line of the poem.

My guess: China

Reasons: Xinjiang owns one of the world's largest prairies, water buffaloes are used in many places to aid agricultural planting, stars are found both on the national flag and seal. River Yangtse, Yellow River and Pearl River are the major rivers. Typhoon raged in many parts of China. The Chinese National anthem sings of courage and unity!!

Mark, focus, focus...don't get too distracted.

Stay cool... :imcool:

[janet88]

Hi Parents,

School dismisses early today.
Hope P6s have finished their prelims…so can take a break this weekend b4 PSLE listening compre being the next hurdle.

[Jennifer]

markfch:

Jennifer:

U hv another option: leave them and return to mainstream.

Initially I wanted to suggest that too - I'm sure most schs will welcome comfy's dd with open arms - but then realised that for some kids (such as my ds just as an example, not saying that he can qualify - not a sniff) their confidence level will take a hit if they are to return to mainstream. So there are other factors at play.

I agree. Such decision shld be the last resort. The child must also be involved in the decision making with lots of support from family/relatives etc.