Maha Bodhi

[7788]

lostbunny - your boy could have finished them in school already.

[phtthp]

CCAs offered:-

http://app.sis.moe.gov.sg/schinfo/SIS_SearchDtls.asp?strCode=5601

[Red Devil]

Hi, I am a keen parent and also a member of Buddhist Lodge(Ju Shi Lin). Do I then qualify to enter my boy through phase 2B under association links?

[adbie]

7788:

Haha, this thread has been pretty quiet lately. Guess everyone is busy.


By the way, my boy has drafted 2 stories so far for submission to his teacher. My understanding is that they will draft all the stories (4 i think) and choose 1 to retell. I trust the school is preparing them for it. Our part is just to perhaps help them edit the draft a bit here and there, if we wish to and also to help them reherse at home with the actual retelling (just like we usually do for their show and tell).

Hi 7788, how did your boy do for the retelling? My daughter did ok, but she told me that some of her classmates actually incorporated actions during the retelling. This is getting really competitive!

I've asked her if she would like to do the same, but she's quite reluctant.

Maybe one day we'll see kids using synchronized background music and fanciful props. Haha.

[MMM]

adbie:

Hi 7788, how did your boy do for the retelling? My daughter did ok, but she told me that some of her classmates actually incorporated actions during the retelling. This is getting really competitive!

I've asked her if she would like to do the same, but she's quite reluctant.

Maybe one day we'll see kids using synchronized background music and fanciful props. Haha.

My P3 boy had story retelling last year when he was P2. It was on 5 little firefighters. 2 of his friends came over and we did the props, fire engine, water hose, the mountain,etc... and rehearse and they got the best score. It was also for the fun of it.

[MMM]

Red Devil:

Hi, I am a keen parent and also a member of Buddhist Lodge(Ju Shi Lin). Do I then qualify to enter my boy through phase 2B under association links?

Not an expert in this but my impression is that the temple must be a member of Singapore Buddhist Federation. Maybe you might want to call SBF to find out more.

[adbie]

MMM:

My P3 boy had story retelling last year when he was P2. It was on 5 little firefighters. 2 of his friends came over and we did the props, fire engine, water hose, the mountain,etc... and rehearse and they got the best score. It was also for the fun of it.

:shock: :shock: :shock:

I think I'm a little out of touch with the system.... it's so competitive nowadays! I dunno what to do and I dunno what to say.

[MMM]

adbie:

MMM:

My P3 boy had story retelling last year when he was P2. It was on 5 little firefighters. 2 of his friends came over and we did the props, fire engine, water hose, the mountain,etc... and rehearse and they got the best score. It was also for the fun of it.

:shock: :shock: :shock:

I think I'm a little out of touch with the system.... it's so competitive nowadays! I dunno what to do and I dunno what to say.

But at that point, though they have the best group performance with the props, coordination, etc... the kids in the other groups also came prepared with their props as well. Eg. some connected straws and treat that as a fire hose, etc.. some creative ideas.

Yes.... my 2 eldest kids are only 1 year apart and I observed that the assessment criteria is different for both of them. Eg. the P3 had story retelling, recitation, etc... but I thought it was good as it encourages them to be able to speak loudly and clearly infront of a group of people.

My youngest is going to P1 next year and I am sure there are more new things coming up. Though there is no exams??? but already heard of regular topical tests. So it does appear to be more stressful than previously.

[vlim]

Hi MMM,

How do you find p3 Science?..To my dd, it is hard to score for science exams as it include the marks of science practical test which till now,I suppose, she is not good at. Plus I don't see much Science school worksheet yah

[MMM]

vlim:

Hi MMM,

How do you find p3 Science?..To my dd, it is hard to score for science exams as it include the marks of science practical test which till now,I suppose, she is not good at. Plus I don't see much Science school worksheet yah

Hi vlim,

Actually can't tell.... hasn't seen any of the CA2 papers yet and also dunno know the full marks. Practical test to me is a double edged sword. Seems to be in a rush this time round. He mentioned the highest in class is 42 which does seem low. Actually for CA2, we are still missing quite a no. of subjects eg. CL, etc... Is that the case for your dd as well?

For worksheets, they do get those vitamindz (not sure if spelling is correct).