CHIJ Primary (Toa Payoh)
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My considerations would be whether the ballet lessons in school are conducted at a convenient time, ie. it would be after school that the child has to stay back for the classes.
Also, if the ballet lessons in school can be considered a CCA when it is compulsary at Pr 3 to have a CCA - it would be a plus point to be already doing something that the child is interested and already participating in.
Another consideration would be whether the school’s ballet syllabus is similar to the one at the cc, ie. whether it’s the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) or Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dancing (CSTD) that your dd has already passed her Primary grade. Although I personally don’t think this is a major issue, unless you have very strong preference for either one of the syllabus.
One other consideration would be that if for whatever reason your dd later changes her primary school, then you would have to withdraw her from the ballet classes at the school and re-enrol her for private classes elsewhere.
Again I don’t think this is a major consideration, altho’ depending on timing of the withdrawal vs the graded exams, it may mean that she could miss a grade, if she were to join another ballet school later. This is what happened to my dd, but I personally don’t feel it’s an issue, as my dd does ballet cos she loves to dance, and it is not really important to us that she passes all her grades at a very young age, so other than having had to find an alternative ballet school with suitable timing etc when she changed primary schools, it wasn’t a major issue.
If the school has a good dance studio and the ballet teacher is one that the child likes and can relate to, and of course timing is convenient, it may be worth thinking about. Costs-wise I think it would be about the same doing it in school vs the cc. -
Thanks for the feedback. In term of $$, it is not a major concern as the courses fee are about the same price, and both sch offer the same syllabus from RAD. And both schools are very near my house, so there is not much issue with tpt.
Actually I am more inclined to let her join the school ballet class. The school ballet teacher is the reputable dancer - Ms Sandra Ho, and the sch offers more exposure in terms of national performance. And I believe the sch will schedule the extra lesson timings (for exams) accordingly to the school hours ie, my gal will not have to skip sch lessons to attend the exam or extra lessons.
One of the mummies told me that the P1 gals who enrol for the ballet classes start from the basic, but I am not sure if she has to retake the exam. If my gal were to retake the primary exam in sch, I presume the exam date will be in 2011? and Grade 1 exam in 2012 when she could have it earlier next year 2010 if she continues with her CC classes.
My gal is quite attached to the CC teacher, who is really very patient and helpful. The CC teacher asked me if I am going to register my gal for the grade 1 exam next year (Mar -May 2010), as she is starting to plan the extra lessons timetable…most likely to be on weekdays. I have emailed to CHIJ and enquire the sch hours for P1 2010. The school supposed to operate single sessions next year, but apparently they have not obtained confirmation with MOE. I hope the P1 orientation can give a clear indication. -
bebe:
If your dd has already taken the Primary exam, you could speak with CHIJ's dance teacher and see if she will allow your dd to move up to Grade 1. She might want to have your dd in the basic class first to see her level first to determine if she should move her up to the appropriate grade.Thanks for the feedback. In term of $$, it is not a major concern as the courses fee are about the same price, and both sch offer the same syllabus from RAD. And both schools are very near my house, so there is not much issue with tpt.
Actually I am more inclined to let her join the school ballet class. The school ballet teacher is the reputable dancer - Ms Sandra Ho, and the sch offers more exposure in terms of national performance. And I believe the sch will schedule the extra lesson timings (for exams) accordingly to the school hours ie, my gal will not have to skip sch lessons to attend the exam or extra lessons.
One of the mummies told me that the P1 gals who enrol for the ballet classes start from the basic, but I am not sure if she has to retake the exam. If my gal were to retake the primary exam in sch, I presume the exam date will be in 2011? and Grade 1 exam in 2012 when she could have it earlier next year 2010 if she continues with her CC classes.
My gal is quite attached to the CC teacher, who is really very patient and helpful. The CC teacher asked me if I am going to register my gal for the grade 1 exam next year (Mar -May 2010), as she is starting to plan the extra lessons timetable..most likely to be on weekdays. I have emailed to CHIJ and enquire the sch hours for P1 2010. The school supposed to operate single sessions next year, but apparently they have not obtained confirmation with MOE. I hope the P1 orientation can give a clear indication.
If your CC teacher is already preparing the class for Grade 1 exams next year, why not continue with her until the exams are over. You can switch over to CHIJ after the exams then. -
Hi! bebe,
I think you should let your girl take her Gr1 exam in yr 2010 with her cc teacher first. Let her join her school ballet enrichment after her Gr1 exam but at the meantime join CCA in the school. It will be too late for her school ballet teacher to enrol her for Gr1 in yr 2010. She can continue Gr2 with a new class in the school after that. You may inform the ballet teacher that she is joining for Gr2. -
Hi mummies..thanks for the suggestions..I will let my gal proceed with Grade 1 exam with CC. Not sure if she can pass the exam in the first place.. :nailbite: I will also find out more on the sch ballet classes during the orientation.
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Grade 1 RAD is not difficult. Everyone passes, just a matter of the grade.
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Mummies, please take note or you may have already read either thr’ letter from VP or in the news that the school will be temp relocated for 2 years (2011 - 2012) to the a holding school (former Victoria School at Kallang Bahru)? Humm… not so convenient leh …
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Honey:
Mummies, please take note or you may have already read either thr' letter from VP or in the news that the school will be temp relocated for 2 years (2011 - 2012) to the a holding school (former Victoria School at Kallang Bahru)? Humm... not so convenient leh ...
Yes, I reckon that will mean next year 2010 P1 will be in the PM session and my gals would in different sessions next years. Hiaz...thought I can cut down travelling time, or rather more \"me\" time. But on the hindsight, I can spend more time with the gals individually.
I thought the sch has upgraded not long ago (less than 5 yrs)..the new location is not really convenient. I think Cedar Secondary School is currently using that premises. My elder gal will be in P3 and P4..bound to have ECA and other activities. Can I trust her to take bus from there back to TPY? :? -
bebe:
I will definitely let my dd take CCA bus. There are 2 rounds of CCA bus at 3.15pm & at 5.20pm. Just pay $1/- to the uncle when boarding the bus. I give my P3 dd $3/- as emergency money, just in case she has to stay back. She'll give me a call to inform me, then she can use up to $2/- for lunch & snack & $1/- to take the CCA bus.Honey:
Mummies, please take note or you may have already read either thr' letter from VP or in the news that the school will be temp relocated for 2 years (2011 - 2012) to the a holding school (former Victoria School at Kallang Bahru)? Humm... not so convenient leh ...
Yes, I reckon that will mean next year 2010 P1 will be in the PM session and my gals would in different sessions next years. Hiaz...thought I can cut down travelling time, or rather more \"me\" time. But on the hindsight, I can spend more time with the gals individually.
I thought the sch has upgraded not long ago (less than 5 yrs)..the new location is not really convenient. I think Cedar Secondary School is currently using that premises. My elder gal will be in P3 and P4..bound to have ECA and other activities. Can I trust her to take bus from there back to TPY? :? -
Honey:
I did not know that there is CCA bus arrangement...good good..at least I can have alternatives.
I will definitely let my dd take CCA bus. There are 2 rounds of CCA bus at 3.15pm & at 5.20pm. Just pay $1/- to the uncle when boarding the bus. I give my P3 dd $3/- as emergency money, just in case she has to stay back. She'll give me a call to inform me, then she can use up to $2/- for lunch & snack & $1/- to take the CCA bus.
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