CHIJ Primary (Toa Payoh)

[Kaylasmum]

Hi Janet

Looking at the booklist , there is only a stellar handwriting book. How do the teachers teach English then? Also under references, did u buy the reference items like dict etc?

Hi gksmummy and all,
Ya the principal is a bit mama drama in that high pitchy at times screechy voice:p. IMO, orientation at hall was a tad too long. She dwell too much on a point I felt… But I guess her enthusiasm could be felt la… And yes, tuition teacher in pri 1… Totally agree

[janet88]

Kaylasmum:

Hi Janet

Looking at the booklist , there is only a stellar handwriting book. How do the teachers teach English then? Also under references, did u buy the reference items like dict etc?

Hi gksmummy and all,
Ya the principal is a bit mama drama in that high pitchy at times screechy voice:p. IMO, orientation at hall was a tad too long.
Totally agree

For an all girls school, I suppose the principal can afford to be a little mama drama. But tend to be a little long-winded.
What is that thing about tuition ? :?

Teachers use story books to teach grammar/vocab. The girls will be using worksheets to learn stuff like a/an/the, adjectives, demonstrative pronouns etc etc. There is a reference book you'll find in book list under 'optional'. I have it, but it's under utilized. :moneyflies:

[gksmummy]

Well she mentioned that the parents are the best tutors that children can hv therefore just save the $$ n be our own tutors for the time being.

[janet88]

gksmummy:

Well she mentioned that the parents are the best tutors that children can hv therefore just save the $$ n be our own tutors for the time being.

If parents can afford the time to coach, of course that is the best. As a SAHM, I do try to teach my daughter but hubby teaches her Maths.
There is EL and CL spelling every week. So other than the 2-3 days learning spelling, nothing much can be done especially if girls sleep early at night.

[Kaylasmum]

Thanks Janet.

I went into other schools’ booklist and some seem super ks. In Chong Fu pri, booklist for maths include Visible thinking! Isn’t that assessment book? And they made it compulsory.

No time for other things beside spelling? Oh dear! I m contemplating real hard to go on sabbatical leave next year to coach dd. Just can’t imagine coming back at 7 plus or 8 and she’s gonna sleep by 9.
Next year’s going to be lots of adjustments for us parents too w dd going pri 1.

Anyway I like dd’s teacher- mrs lee. She looks v kind and experienced and calm:)

[janet88]

Kaylasmum:

Thanks Janet.

I went into other schools' booklist and some seem super ks. In Chong Fu pri, booklist for maths include Visible thinking! Isn't that assessment book?

No time for other things beside spelling? Oh dear! I m contemplating real hard to go on sabbatical leave next year to coach dd. Just can't imagine coming back at 7 plus or 8 and she's gonna sleep by 9.
Next year's going to be lots of adjustments for us parents too w dd going pri 1.

My son in P5 this year never had any assessment book in his book list all these years. But in Term 2 this year, his Math teacher ordered Onsponge Math for them. No time to finish either. But no choice as HOD wants it.

I get my daughter to learn spelling over 2 days for both Eng and CL. So the whole week practically doing nothing else. She is slow to begin with. Not every child is like her. Don't worry.

[sunflower2005]

hi, Mummies

order books
Do u know if I have order wrong books can I do refund from them ?

[ch0c0l4te]

Hi Mummies and Daddies,


I am not familiar with Singapore school life.
Do you give your P1 DD pocket money? How much is the average per day?

[gksmummy]

Hi sunflower maybe u can call pacific to check? Let them hv ur invoice no.


Hello chocol4te, I think I will be giving my daughter $2.00 each day when she is in p1 n 2… Subsequently maybe $4

[ch0c0l4te]

gksmummy:

Hi sunflower maybe u can call pacific to check? Let them hv ur invoice no.


Hello chocol4te, I think I will be giving my daughter $2.00 each day when she is in p1 n 2... Subsequently maybe $4

:thankyou: gksmummy...