Learning Vision

[qms]

Fion Loh:

How is the teacher from learning vision at the kent vale?

I was asked in another thread on the teachers in LV@NUS.

My children have been in this centre since Dec 06. My son is graduating this year, and my daughter, next year. However, Learning Vision has just been informed by NUS that the management of the centre will be carried out by Little Skool House next year onwards. Hence, Learning Vision is currently looking for an alternative location that is within 1 km from Kent Vale to cater to the NUS staff.

So far, I am happy with Learning Vision, although there were some hiccups initially. Since the change of Principal, things have improved tremendously.

As the largest centre of Learning Vision, LV@NUS has more than 200 students. Due to this large number, viruses tend to spread more rapidly. However, LV@NUS has done rather well this year to contain the viruses (AH1N1, HFMD, etc.). It was bad last year, such that the centre was required to close for one week. It's a good thing everyone learned and hence the good results this year.

Perhaps it is not Learning Vision's procedure to constantly update parents with the child's progress. Parents get formal updates from teachers twice a year, in the bi-annual PTC. However, for parents who want more frequent updates, please communicate with your child's teacher. Most of them are helpful. They provide every child with a COM book. Just write down whatever you want to say to the teachers in the book. The most important thing is to communicate, communicate and communicate. Lay down your expectations with the child's class teacher.

Most of the teachers in LV@NUS are diploma holders. There are also quite a number of teachers who have worked with Learning Vision for a long time, although it is usual that turnover becomes high immediately following April.

Meals-wise, I think it is decent, too. At least, I don't see them serving hard boiled egg and plain water only for breakfast. They follow the HPB guidelines for nutrition.

Curriculum-wise, they use Letterland to teach English. They teach number bonds for Maths. They have a Home-School Literacy Program to encourage parents and children bonding, as well as inculate reading habits in the children. Besides the normal program, they have included English Speech and Drama in the curriculum, too, even though this program is an optional program. Starting from last year, they have also included Multiple Intelligence in their curriculum.

Optional programs offered by LV@NUS this year are: Junior Gym Program, Ballet (Junior Dance Program), Junior Science Program and Music-in-the-Minds.

That's all I can think of. Anyone who has other questions, just let me know. :celebrate:

[Fion Loh]

hi qms, thanks so much for your feedback. Will u still continue your girl with learning vision or u will put her in little school?

[Fion Loh]

maybe you can email me if u get the notice of their relocation which is 1km to kent vale. Thanks so much. [email protected]

[qms]

Fion Loh:

Will u still continue your girl with learning vision or u will put her in little school?

Hi Fion!

We haven't decided on this yet, but most likely we will stay put in terms of location, i.e. with Little Skool House.

No problem! I will send you a PM if I hear anything.

[Fion Loh]

Thanks so much

[baby2momma]

Anyone with comments on LV @ Sunshine Place CCK???

[qms]

Hi Fion!


The new Learning Vision centre will be at Science Park 2. The place is currently under renovation. We were told we could visit the new centre next week. Learning Vision will advise us on the exact location next week.

[Fion Loh]

hi qms ,

Thanks so much for your information. For the science park branch isit only for NUS staffs or is open for public? The teacher wise will they follow learning vision or will the stay will little skool house?

[qms]

Fion Loh:

For the science park branch isit only for NUS staffs or is open for public? The teacher wise will they follow learning vision or will the stay will little skool house?

Hi Fion!

Oh yes! I forgot to mention all these.

The new Science Park centre will only have capacity for 160. Currently, there are about 260 children in Kent Vale, of which 30 from K2 will graduate. Hence, assuming all 230 children in Kent Vale go with Learning Vision to SP2, they will have to reject 70 children.

Priority will be given to children currently with them. The centre will be open to the public, if they still have vacancies after taking in the children currently with them. We need to inform them of our decision by 07 Nov.

I understand that about 90% of the teachers will go to the SP2 branch. The remaining 10% will go to the International Business Park branch.

Actually, if 90% of the teachers are going to the SP2 branch, I think you may like to consider this centre, because I know the teachers, and I feel that the teachers are generally good. Of course, now the issue is the curriculum. You may like to speak to pay them a visit, and speak to the principal to find out more, or, if you have specific questions, you can raise them here. I will try to answer to the best of my knowledge. After that, go for the briefing session organised by LSH next Tuesday. You will then have a more balanced viewpoint to enable you to make any decision.

Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.

[Fion Loh]

hi qms,

actually this evening i did went down to NUS LV to have a look at the school. But i was told that they r having a parent session so cant go in n view the school. I can see that the school is really huge , 2 story high isit a non aircon classroom?
For NUS staffs who follow LV to SP2 will u still have the special rate or will have to pay as normal? Do you know roughly the % of parents who wanna stay with LV or wanna stay in LSH? Wats your plan? Maybe i'll call the LV NUS to ask if i can enrol my son or put him on waitlist. Thanks so much ...