National Junior College (Junior High)
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Celestsweety:
I remember there is a fixed no. of items for the free laundry svc- 11 or 17 pcs? Laundry check-in on Mon/Wed/Fri. No undergarments/socks/handkerchief/small items.I have some questions to ask regarding boarding:
Is it true that the laundry service is subjected to a fixed no. of items?
What is the schedule of the laundry service like?
I am trying to work out on the min. no.of sets of school uniform, PE attire to prepare.
Any experienced boarders or parents care to share?
My boy has only 2 sets of uniforms (shirt + pants), 1 set of Wed attire (Polo-T + pants) and 2 sets of PE attire. Each week, he washes at least 1 set of uniform and PE attire on his own. Sometimes, he brings back the bath towel home to wash. Pillow/bolster cases/bedsheet are sent to the laundry svc.
Are you comfortable with the idea of your child washing clothes using the washing machine in the boarding? -
Jennifer:
I can't remember how many pieces they can send. Should be enough lah. Even though my son washed his own clothes in JH1 boarding, I didn't like his standard of ironing, so told him to pack all his clothes to bring back on Fridays. Usually bedsheets, uniforms and whatever he uses during the week, he would send for laundry service. Whatever is leftover on Friday, he would bring home. I made sure he had like 6 sets of casual wear, and he has 4 sets of uniforms + Polo shirt (don't have extra pants though). Generally enough.
Are you comfortable with the idea of your child washing clothes using the washing machine in the boarding? -
Dear Jennifer and Phankao, thank you for your sharing.
I am okay with my DD using the washing machine but I am not sure if she has the time to do her laundry and iron her school uniforms! At the school tour, the house master also say that the students spend most of the time studying that they don’t have much time for other things.
Are the students required to clean the rooms like mopping the floor? -
Celestsweety:
Yes, they have to clean the rooms. For simplicity....instead of going to the common area to get the mop/pail, I just have them bring the foldable \"broom\" that you put floor cleaner wipes on. But I buy the cheaper brand (school floor!!!!!!). Then I buy more packs for them to do quick cleanup of their tables/chairs, etc, as well. Including glass-cleaner wipes. HAHA. They don't use a lot I think bc always have \"spare\" coming back.Dear Jennifer and Phankao, thank you for your sharing.
I am okay with my DD using the washing machine but I am not sure if she has the time to do her laundry and iron her school uniforms! At the school tour, the house master also say that the students spend most of the time studying that they don't have much time for other things.
Are the students required to clean the rooms like mopping the floor? -
Celestsweety:
\"students spend most of the time studying that they don't have much time for other things\" not very true lah. All boils down to time mgt.Dear Jennifer and Phankao, thank you for your sharing.
I am okay with my DD using the washing machine but I am not sure if she has the time to do her laundry and iron her school uniforms! At the school tour, the house master also say that the students spend most of the time studying that they don't have much time for other things.
Are the students required to clean the rooms like mopping the floor?
There is regular inspection of the rooms. We recently recd a report on last year JH1 boarding- general cleanliness/ cooperation between boarders/ etc grading.
My boy usu. checkin ard 8pm on Sun, do a quick cleanup of the room, laid the mattress cover/pillow/bolster cases. Then unpack whatever he brings back to boarding. After which goes to the dinning hall for roll call.
All the best. -
17 pcs of laundry per week … be careful - my DD was given back the wrong towel, shorts etc and could not find them ever again …
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This yr (2011) there r, as far as i know, 199 JH1 pupils.
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How does the laundry service know whose clothes belong to who? Can someone please explain the laundry service to me? :S sorry, sec 1 here, going off for boarding on Sunday.
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Dangerous Bunny:
How does the laundry service know whose clothes belong to who? Can someone please explain the laundry service to me? :S sorry, sec 1 here, going off for boarding on Sunday.
Your clothes will all be labelled . -
Dangerous Bunny:
How does the laundry service know whose clothes belong to who? Can someone please explain the laundry service to me? :S sorry, sec 1 here, going off for boarding on Sunday.
On the check-in day, you will be given a laundry slip with a code number (already assigned to your room & bed). Write this code number on your clothing with a good pen (so that the ink can tolerate washings n not fade after wash, then the clothing can still be identified to be yours and return to you at the end).
My boy wrote his on the clothing label.
Enjoy the experience.
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