Newton Kindergarten

[duriz]

chrisbear:

Hi, I have been trying to access the Newton website for the last couple of days but couldn't seem to be able to find the site. Any idea what's going on?


Also, I've registered my daughter for the pm playgroup next year but due to some change in plans, may have to put her in am instead. Any advice?

Hi chrisbear,

My DD is starting PG (AM session) in Newton Kindy in 2012 as well. Just like you, I have not been able to access their website. I have yet to receive correspondence or information from them regarding orientation and starting of class.

Have you heard from them?

[duriz]

vivienpg:

I have signed up my child for pre-nursery next year but am now worried that he can't cope with the afternoon at home cos he is a very restless boy.. wondering those with children in the morning session, how do your child spend their afternoons? I have a maid at home who will be busy with chores and my MIL is taking care of my baby..

Hi vivienpg,

My DD will be starting PG (playgroup/N1), AM session, in Newton Kindy in 2012 as well.

She now naps between 11.30am to 1.30pm. But when she starts school, I'd have to adjust that to 12.30pm to no later than 2pm. This is because she goes to bed at 8pm.

When she starts school, I hope to keep her bedtime at 8pm as she needs to wake up at 6.30am to get ready for school, which starts at 8am. Taking into consideration, her slow-coach eating habits (breakfast) and traffic conditions for me to drive from Thomson to Newton.

For now, in the afternoons, we usually go swimming; to the library; playground (for no longer than 30 minutes); nature walks; playing with her toys; watching one dvd (sometimes a movie, sometimes an educational dvd). You can (get your MIL to) try a combination of those activities?

Currently, DD attends playgroup at GUG (United Square) on Sundays for 1.5 hours. But I intend to cancel that when she starts Newton Kindy as that is a 5-day program and I hope for her to rest and relax during the weekends.

Kids will be kids. Between the ages of 2-3, they are restless as they are constantly absorbing information and processing that into useful knowledge. At the same time, they are learning to apply that knowledge into making themselves coherent to others. But they do understand more than they display. They are just digesting information and waiting for an opportunity to participate and show their abilities. Which is why some parents are pleased when they hear a \"big word\" (more than 2 syllables) OR alarmed when they hear the first vulgarity come from the mouths of their little ones. Better watch our language

My DD's first word was \"rooster\" and her current favorite word is \"calculator\". I often have to stop my DH from cursing when he's driving, so that DD sdoes not pick up any colorful words

[phtthp]

hi chrisbear, duriz, vivienpg, postpet,


:rahrah: Welcome to Newton kindergarten ! :rahrah:

your kids coming in 2012 N1 ?
a new milestone, a new chapter going to open up in their lives soon, yeh ! ... you must be a very excited parent !

- the website was down, because those PC vendor guys outsourced to maintain the school's website are trying to fix something to our school server. If you have pressing urgent qns to ask meanwhile, may call up school direct (Mrs. Tan, admin staff) at tel: 6251-5586

- the school orientation letter not yet prepared, hence you have not received anything.

usually, school will start preparing only towards last day of Term 4 before year end holidays begin for 6 long weeks (Christmas coming), around November period then start to prepare orientation letters for fresh, new intake.

- personal opinion:
if possible, take the morning AM class time slot (8am - 12 noon). Tend to be full house !

after AM school - kids return home to makan home cooked lunch. Nap 2 hours in the afternoon, say, from 1pm - 3pm. Wake up fresh it's tea time, makan some snacks. Then in the evening after enough rest, primary caregiver at home can bring kids out for external enrichment, example: music appreciation (if is needed / required). This is a good arrangment. Only thing is once they reach home - need someone to supervise kids closely.

dun let your child watch too much TV (no good), or waste time aimlessly loitering at home. Perhaps you can come up with a daily Timetable schedule to help set your child some discipline, give instructions to the primary caregiver to help you implement closely.

the PM class size (11.45 pm - 3.45 pm) normally is smaller. It is good esp. for those kids who need a smaller class to help them focus, concentrate better. Or kids who need to receive more attention from form Teachers. The PM session tends to be much quieter, very peaceful.

- Sorry, Yes - it should be 2012, not 2013 (blur me). :?

[chrisbear]

duriz:

chrisbear:

Hi, I have been trying to access the Newton website for the last couple of days but couldn't seem to be able to find the site. Any idea what's going on?


Also, I've registered my daughter for the pm playgroup next year but due to some change in plans, may have to put her in am instead. Any advice?

Hi chrisbear,

My DD is starting PG (AM session) in Newton Kindy in 2012 as well. Just like you, I have not been able to access their website. I have yet to receive correspondence or information from them regarding orientation and starting of class.


Hi,
Went to the Kindergarten Two weekends ago to check it out. Saw on the calendar of events orientation day is scheduled on 17 Nov for the 2012 intake. So think we will just have to wait till November.


Have you heard from them?

[chrisbear]

So, meaning to say, it’s too young to send our N1 kids for enrichment classes after or before newton?

[IdoPilates]

Hello everyone,


My younger son has been enrolled in N2 (AM session) for 2012. Thanks for updating information on orientation day. Glad I found this site as we’re relocating from the East closer to town so that older son can attend ACS, so lots of changes for us all, and this link is great to help us be as prepared for the new Kindy as possible.

Does school bus information get given out during Orientation? Any idea what fees are like?

What enrichment is available to N2 kids at Newton Kindy? I didn’t start my older son on enrichment till K1 as I wanted him to settle into school and keep to his lunch time nap till he was older, and mature enough to enjoy his enrichment.

Thanks!

[phtthp]

hi IdoPilates,


on actual Orientation day itself (starts 9 am early morning),
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a) bring along your child to school.
let your excited child greet her form Teacher (FT).
Read the orientation letter. The letter inside indicates - which class your child has been assigned to, by Principal.

FT will be waiting inside the class for your child - smiling and waiting to receive your child, with open arms & warm hugs. Basically, it is a 'Get to know your child' session.

you may highlight certain unique things about your child to her FT - example: food allergy to certain kind of food, or certain behavior. example: some kids can't eat prawns, because skin itchy. may clarify with FT any concern or issues that you have.

b) school bus operator (Auntie Ong) will be there.

you may ask what's the school bus fees $ charges per month to your house? what time she picks up your child go to school, what time she fetches your child home ?

when school re-opens next year January 2012 - for first week, you are allowed to 'tonbang' the school bus, ie. follow your child to school, explore the school bus route, discover how long is the journey to school. enjoy the ride.

c) go admin office, request for a copy of Food Menu (if you need) plus your child's class Timetable.

d) all in house Enrichment lessons Service providers will be stationed there too. May clarify with them (if need).

for N1 - no enrichment yet (too young).

for N2 - can choose any of the 3:-
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i) Chinese Speech & Drama (by ApplePie)
ii) English Speech & Drama (by Helen OGrady)
iii) Art Drawing (by TolArt)


for K1 - can choose any of the 6:-
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i) Chinese Speech & Drama (by ApplePie)
ii) English Speech & Drama (by Helen Ogrady)
iii) Art Drawing (by TolArt)

iv) FastTrackids
v) Science exploration (by Cheery Pie)

vi) John Langrehre Critical Thinking programme

for K2:-
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same listing as K1 (above), plus Han yu pin yin

btw, our P considering opening up new Abacus enrichment class. Those interested may inform P.

[Breadandmuffins]

Hi

IdoPilate

Can I check how did you manage to get the AM class? I thought they give priority for the existing N1s PM session kids who want to trsf to AM in N2. Cos I also enrolled for N2 for my DD on the enrolment day in July 2011 and only manage to get the PM class which is actually quite a problem for me , logistically as I do not wish to put her on the sch bus.

Thanks

[porcupine12trade]

Their website was down before too, wonder why it’s happening again

[phtthp]

how you all find the year end school Concert today ?


last 2 weeks to go!
the 6 weeks year end long school holiday coming soon.

orientation for 2012 new freshies - on 12 November (Saturday, 9 am)


N2 PM children (born 2007) entering 2012 K1 - pls take note:-
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if you're interested in switching your N2 child over to an AM K1 class wef. 2012, pls notify our Principal, because she is going to re-organize the classes, assign teachers to various classes soon.


Popular year end book fair start wef 18 November at Suntec city, level 6.
parents may visit the fair, promotional discount on.