Nan Chiau Primary

[timtim]

larkspur:

hi timtim,


Since it is not compulsory this year, hopefully it is not compulsory next year. reason why we thought compulsory cos the principal says that he will let the parents know the schedule and the timing next year when school reopens and the the group of students will be split between basketball and speech and drama. Meaning one group will start with basketball and the other group speech and drama and after certain number of lessons, switch.
I hope there is no change as in follow this year not compulsory. My frens even try not scheule any lessons on sat now and free up the sat for this supposed \"compulsory\" enrichment.

By the way, wat is the minimum amount for a normal noddle or something in school tuckshop. I went during orientation but all stalls except the drink stall are not opened.i only teach my girl how to buy drinks from vending machine only

I think it's hard for NCPS to implement it in a compulsory manner. They should have expected this kind of reaction/response when they shifted S&D to Sat in view that weekend time is precious, be it for academic, enrichment or family time. NCPS has no case to make it compulsory, if so, they better put it back to weekday and conduct it during school time. But I believe they are also short of curriculum time next yr, hence the change to Sat.

My son usually buys the few things, like noodles (80c), chicken rice ($1), crackers (70c), packet drinks (50c), bottled drinks/milk ($1) etc. Think western food more expensive, but should be between $1 - $1.50. I only give my son $1.50, enough for him to eat and have a drink occasionally. I restricted him to 2 non-coloured drinks and 1 snack (e.g. crackers) a week. I also forbid him buying anything from the bookshop as I have lots of stationery at home.

[dombry]

re: basketball and S&D


like that dun know compulsory very disruptive, i would have tot the school would be able to give us a clear answer during orientation or at least in the slides then we can view and make plans.

re: recess
i would probably pack something for DS, until he more confident. worry that recess will have lots of kids buying food then he may not have enough time to eat, or he scared

[timtim]

dombry:

re: recess
i would probably pack something for DS, until he more confident. worry that recess will have lots of kids buying food then he may not have enough time to eat, or he scared

For recess, the P1 will be \"guided\" by P2 kids. If he doesn't try, he'll never learn. Monkey see monkey do, he sees and follows friends, he will learn to be independent very soon. Kids their age learns super fast, so also must watch out they learn the bad things/stuff. So I suggest you just let him go and try from Day 4 (day 1 to 3 issued packed food by school and eat in class). In any case, recess is not a meal, it's just tea and mingle/play time for them. if he takes lunch, then should be ok even to skip recess. My son seldom eats, always thinking of buying drinks or snacks, and go library with friends most times. Cheers!

[larkspur]

niuma:

Hi Parents,


From P1 orientation, I have this Weekend Activities 2012 booklet, I wish to register Math for my DS (Sat, 11:30am-13:00pm), but understand the school have S&D/Basketball on Sat morning, no matter compulsory or not, if I want to take the S&D, means I can't go for Math? What's the point then to have this booklet? Any parents have the same problem? Thanks!

Yes i am having the same problem too and that is y i am asking if anyone confirm the S&D and basketball are confirmed compulsory or not as i want to sign my girl up for one of the weekend activity which falls on Sat.

[kiddies06]

larkspur:

niuma:

Hi Parents,


From P1 orientation, I have this Weekend Activities 2012 booklet, I wish to register Math for my DS (Sat, 11:30am-13:00pm), but understand the school have S&D/Basketball on Sat morning, no matter compulsory or not, if I want to take the S&D, means I can't go for Math? What's the point then to have this booklet? Any parents have the same problem? Thanks!

Yes i am having the same problem too and that is y i am asking if anyone confirm the S&D and basketball are confirmed compulsory or not as i want to sign my girl up for one of the weekend activity which falls on Sat.

Me too waiting for news from school before signing up weekend activities. Anyone know when will school be confirming?

[larkspur]

I went to register for the weekend class under the alumni this week and I checked about the payment issue if the timing clashes with the basketball and speech and drama. The lady told me register when school reopens as the basketball and speech and drama timing are not out yet AND they are compulsory as this is under MOE directive. At least no need to speculate anymore. They are compulsory. I will have to register the weekend class after first week of school. Hopefully it will not affect her afternoon swimming lesson

[kiddies06]

larkspur:

I went to register for the weekend class under the alumni this week and I checked about the payment issue if the timing clashes with the basketball and speech and drama. The lady told me register when school reopens as the basketball and speech and drama timing are not out yet AND they are compulsory as this is under MOE directive. At least no need to speculate anymore. They are compulsory. I will have to register the weekend class after first week of school. Hopefully it will not affect her afternoon swimming lesson

So u did not register in the end? Waiting for school to advise?

[kiddies06]

Some school arrange for primary 3 students to attend swimming lesson. May I ask how about Nan Chiau?


DD want to learn swimming so thinking will the school arrange.

[dombry]

re recess

ok will let him try.

re sat basketball n speech drama
if MOE directives, then really strange for school to give us the alumni activities booklet.

if got swimming, i will like to sign up too.

guess we will have to wait for surprise official word in jan.

btw, didn’t we hand in the student data sheet at orientation? mine kinda missing… dun remember if handed in or. . .

[sc88]

dombry:

re recess

ok will let him try.

re sat basketball n speech drama
if MOE directives, then really strange for school to give us the alumni activities booklet.

if got swimming, i will like to sign up too.

guess we will have to wait for surprise official word in jan.

btw, didn't we hand in the student data sheet at orientation? mine kinda missing... dun remember if handed in or. . .

U can check personally to confirm with them whether they have received the form from u during Mon- Fri, the admin staffs are working during this days though is a school holiday.