Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary

[Scary]

drickymummy,

We were very keen in getting the table from Crosscom previously. However, due to the space constraint, we abandoned the idea. Maybe it’s time for us to relook into it again.

As for bags, still can’t decide between SPI, Crosscom or Deuter. I find SPI and Crosscom bags bulkier and quite heavy.

[Happy Mama]

drickymummy:

For sch bag, I invested in a v sturdy and ergonomic bag from Crosscom.. The brand is Dr. McNeill. U can find Crosscom at Forum shopping mall. They sell fabulous table too.. I gave up on regular tables after I noticed DS attention span was so short due to uncomfortable sitting position n height of regular table that we decided to invest on the Crosscom table. It is my most impt pcs of furniture in my house! We loved that table.. Real Germany technology n quality. Can sure last till they finish college. If u buy the table, u get a lifetime membership for 10% off most stuff in store including the bags.. Child must be there to test the bag to see which size suitable. The bag can be super heavy but your child will always walk straight. If u interested in the bag n wan the discount, I see if I can help in anyway lah..

Drickymummy, how much does a Crosscom bag cost? How different is it ergonomically from SPI? DD has been using her SPI bag for 3 years and it's still going strong. No tears, no scratches and still intact. Really value for money!

However, having said that, I think it's time to get her a new bag next year since the bag I bought her was small, just right for her size then...

[janet88]

Hi Mark,

What advice can I possibly offer ? :scratchhead: I'm trying so hard to survive daughter's term 4 test. All I can say is P1 today is VERY different from 4 years ago. Maybe it's because I was a newbie P1 parent then...but it really wasn't that difficult THEN since I can compare between then and now.

There wasn't this thing called MODELS and HEURISTICS at P1 THEN. Neither was SYNTHESIS taught. Compo writing using 4 pictures this term, up from 3...so much so that my P1 compo book is a white elephant from Day 1.

Sorry for the :rant: very very stressed.

[drickymummy]

Happy Mama:

drickymummy:

For sch bag, I invested in a v sturdy and ergonomic bag from Crosscom.. The brand is Dr. McNeill. U can find Crosscom at Forum shopping mall. They sell fabulous table too.. I gave up on regular tables after I noticed DS attention span was so short due to uncomfortable sitting position n height of regular table that we decided to invest on the Crosscom table. It is my most impt pcs of furniture in my house! We loved that table.. Real Germany technology n quality. Can sure last till they finish college. If u buy the table, u get a lifetime membership for 10% off most stuff in store including the bags.. Child must be there to test the bag to see which size suitable. The bag can be super heavy but your child will always walk straight. If u interested in the bag n wan the discount, I see if I can help in anyway lah..

Drickymummy, how much does a Crosscom bag cost? How different is it ergonomically from SPI? DD has been using her SPI bag for 3 years and it's still going strong. No tears, no scratches and still intact. Really value for money!

However, having said that, I think it's time to get her a new bag next year since the bag I bought her was small, just right for her size then...

I looked at SPI n observed kids using it... Kids r still not walking straight up especially when bag is full n heavy.. Hence I went for Dr McNeill. Dr McNeill has a hard plastic base so no way child cannot be lazy in not pulling the strap which helps them walk properly with a heavy bag.. I can tell u that a used bag still can fetch abt $50 if condition still good. Mine cost abt $319 3 yrs ago.. I have 10% off since I m member..

We only wanted to buy the bag though I have been eyeing the table for a long time.. When we were there choosing bag, DH got convinced by the sales person abt the table n we got both on the same day! DS appreciate his table even more especially when he has to do homework at my mom where there is no proper study table to do so..

[Joyfulhands]

Janet, you're so humble.. Read from other threads that you've good advice on school bags Learnt from your posts that SPI bags can be traded-in, which is good.. Can bring the old SPI bag to trade-in with discounts when buying a new SPI bag. That's useful info.


Now my evaluation of bags has narrowed down to Deuter vs SPI Active. Still can't decide which one tho'...

[drickymummy]

Scary:

drickymummy,

We were very keen in getting the table from Crosscom previously. However, due to the space constraint, we abandoned the idea. Maybe it's time for us to relook into it again.

As for bags, still can't decide between SPI, Crosscom or Deuter. I find SPI and Crosscom bags bulkier and quite heavy.

Get a smaller one then ... I bought the basic with a drawer n lamp with super comfortable chair. The length is good is enuf for me to sit next to DS leh.. There is also a choice if a moveable stool which makes kids sit up straight cos no backing mah..

I had a Deuter backpack before, the inside material dun last long leh.. a bit CMI ( cannot make it!)

[janet88]

Joyfulhands:

Learnt from your posts that SPI bags can be traded-in, which is good.. Can bring the old SPI bag to trade-in with discounts when buying a new SPI bag. That's useful info.


Now my evaluation of bags has narrowed down to Deuter vs SPI Active. Still can't decide which one tho'...

Hi Joyfulhands,
My cousin recommended SPI just before son went to P1. He loved the Lego Bionicle (Small) but it was suitable for just lower primary. I traded in that bag for a SPI active for my daughter. She insisted on the pink one. Will trade in his present bag for a new one when he goes to sec 1.
Son \"killed\" 2 trolley bags when he was in P1.

[markfch]

Joyfulhands:

Now my evaluation of bags has narrowed down to Deuter vs SPI Active. Still can't decide which one tho'...

Buy both lah. Then the one that you discard, you sell to me at half-price, ok? :rahrah:

[gogoaddy]

My friend introduced me to this thread and my goodness, I am impressed on how active PH parents are. I’m new here n my girl is P1 next yr. Just got the orientation letter. Class P1-9, house matthew.

[Joyfulhands]

markfch:

Buy both lah. Then the one that you discard, you sell to me at half-price, ok? :rahrah:

Discard, oh yes! How did u know I wanna discard her old Barbie sch bag? Okie, u can have it at half-price!