Berries - Discussion

[HC_Parent]

My daughter is in K2 and her chinese standard is atrocious for her age. She hardly recognises any chinese character. I finally woke up after the P1 registration exercise. I did my research on the net and decided to put her in Berries. Abit late, because the 2 trial classes she went to (at 2 different centres because they are both equally accessible for me) she was lagging by so much. But I still signed her up, hoping for a miracle haha.


My impression of Berries is very good. The 2nd centre I went to, the teacher was excellent. She was loud, clear and concise. She was engaging and during story time she spoke to me and taught me how to help my daughter catch up. It wasnt tips I hadnt know, but i liked her initiative, her wanting to help and her feedback about my daughter’s pace and behaviour in class. The admin staff who assisted me was also very systematic, professional and knowledgeable. I signed up on the spot.

On the other hand, the first centre I went to, the 2 teachers were always chatting, the classes ill-prepared (at 130 when the class is supposed to start, the kids were taking turns to read to the assistant teacher while the teacher is furiously preparing materials for the class, it eventually started at 150), the kids were left to read their own story books and the teacher didnt bother to even speak to me after the class. Considering it was a trial class and the admin informed me the teacher will assess my daughter’s standard and advise me accordingly. The admin staff also didnt give me much information about the course. But the plus point was my daughetr actually told me she enjoyed the class, considering she doesnt speak mandarin at all.

so my advise for all parents is to follow your kids to the trial class to see for yourselves, i believe not all the teachers are good and genuinely enthusiastic to teach.

[Mandy2009]

Hi, I have planned to sign up my ds with Berries. Anyone keen to be my referee to share the referee fee, please pm me. Thanks.

[Twinklesss]

Thinking of Enrolling my Son who is gg to be in P1 next yr in Bishan Branch, any feedback on the teacher there?


Is there any referral program?

Anyone can refer me?

[mummy_lim]

Hi mummies,


I heard not every centres are good in Berries. (depends very much on the teachers). Can u share your feedback on wch centre you find is good? Thanks!! :). :salute:

[usaik]

Hi mummy_lim,


My child is in P4 now and has been with the Orchard branch since K2. I find this branch good and plan to still stick with them next year and maybe more.

[Jav]

Hi, can share more about orchard branch & their primary teachers? TIA

[Lizzyho]

Both my kids (P1 & P3 now) have been with Berries since K1. I find the teachers alright and both my kids have no difficulty with their school work, so I’m basically assured that Berries are teaching them well.

[i3mum]

Hi Twinklesss


I just pm you on the referral.

Twinklesss:

Thinking of Enrolling my Son who is gg to be in P1 next yr in Bishan Branch, any feedback on the teacher there?

Is there any referral program?

Anyone can refer me?

[Twinklesss]

Hi,


Didn't receive your pm, pls help to send again.
Thanks

i3mum:

Hi Twinklesss

I just pm you on the referral.

Twinklesss:

Thinking of Enrolling my Son who is gg to be in P1 next yr in Bishan Branch, any feedback on the teacher there?

Is there any referral program?

Anyone can refer me?

[ELMO]

Hi,

Can anyone advise if Berries at Bishan is better or Hougang?!
My gal is 4yrs old

Thanks alot