Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary

[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.

[Trapwithin]

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.

P4 is their 1st year in the program so lots of surprises and unknown regarding cohort, teaching methodology, syllabus, etc
P5 pressure will pick up but they will be more accustom to the program.

Looking at past trends, MOE seems to have quite a good screening and selection mechanism. Kids that got into GEP 99% will manage it, with or without external help. There are already in the top 500 of Singapore.
As long as they are not in the last 1%, I assume they will be fine.

[Funx3]

janet_lee88:

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.

Thank You, Janet.
My Gal is Happily playing with her iPhone Now ....

Finally After each day's Papers getting more Tough progressively thru the Week (And Can Tell By my Gal's Gloomy Face that she's Getting More worried each Day ....)
Finally Today Sc Prelim Paper is Something that she's More Happy Over, Not of the Extremely Tough Ones, as We have Half Expected!

Yeah Will Take A Break Over this Long Holiday Weekend, and Prompt her to Do More Revision on her Weaker areas Next Week

Have a Good Weekend, To ALL!
:celebrate: :celebrate:

[Jennifer]

Funx3:

Finally After each day's Papers getting more Tough progressively thru the Week (And Can Tell By my Gal's Gloomy Face that she's Getting More worried each Day ....)

Finally Today Sc Prelim Paper is Something that she's More Happy Over, Not of the Extremely Tough Ones, as We have Half Expected!

Dun worry too much.

The sch likes to set tough paper to better prepare the pupils for PSLE papers.

[markfch]

E3:

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:

Ok, will ..... try ...... my ..... best ...... to ..... stay ...... focused.

I only know that it's not china nor taiwan nor hk as IJJ mentioned that she needs to put special effort to maintain chinese std. After reading your post, now I'm gravitating towards australia. Must make use of this long weekend to think carefully.

Btw, your poem is like GEP std leh. I mainstreamer of course will kenna stress lah.