Learning Vision

[qms]

Hi Fion!

Fion Loh:

Does LV prepare the kids well for pri 1?

Generally, yes, with the exception of Maths, in my opinion. That is why my husband and I are now teaching our son Maths. We do not have concerns in other areas.

However, if you are aiming for very good and popular primary schools (e.g. Nan Hua, etc.), the curriculum offered by LV may not be good enough. LV only provides the minimum, in my view.

Fion Loh:

last night my husband discuss with me , he said since we more or less decide on LV @ SP2 . There's don need to attend the briefing for LSH this evening. But i insist to go because i wanna see how sincere they are to take over the school and wat kind of curriclum they offer.

Yes, I agree with you. :celebrate:

Not that we are KS, but it is always good to keep our options open. Go for the briefing this evening, and see how the representatives present themselves. Find out their philosophies, curriculum, etc. In fact, find out as much information as possible. Raise as many questions as possible. Only then can you find out more about the organisation.

What you can do is attend the briefing this evening, and update us tomorrow. Lzxuan and myself, at least, will be able to comment on the curriculum offered by LSH vis-a-vis LV. You can make your decision then.

Before you make the decision, please bring your son along for your centre visits, too. Your son must also be comfortable with the place. Even though he is still too young to know anything, you will be able to gauge which place he likes more.

[qms]

Hi Fion!


Last night, my husband and I looked at the map of SP2, and realised that it might not be as convenient as Kent Vale from my husband’s office (which is located at the other end of NUS). We are half-hearted about sending our girl to LV.

Having said that, we will still need to reccee the area before we make any decision.

[Fion Loh]

hi qms,

Thats why i told him is better to view both school than we can compare the different. As for location wise maybe SP2 will be nearer to my place but Kent value also not that far away. As for the actual location for SP2 Ms joanna also haven inform me…

[lzxuan]

qms:

Hi Fion!


Last night, my husband and I looked at the map of SP2, and realised that it might not be as convenient as Kent Vale from my husband's office (which is located at the other end of NUS). We are half-hearted about sending our girl to LV.

Having said that, we will still need to reccee the area before we make any decision.

qms, if your husband is working near to NUH, you can always get to SP2 from South Bouna Vista Road -> PGP. I believe the distance should be slightly different only.

For LSH, I wonder how long the teachers will get know of all the kids? How is the ratio of senior teachers vs newly employed teachers since they are still recruiting. How the kids and adapt to the curiculum? By the time the kids adapt to it, it is time for graduation ceremony. Hee..

[lzxuan]

Fion Loh:

hi qms,

Thats why i told him is better to view both school than we can compare the different. As for location wise maybe SP2 will be nearer to my place but Kent value also not that far away. As for the actual location for SP2 Ms joanna also haven inform me..

But the fee is $100 different for you.. That is quite a lot for me..

[Fion Loh]

hi izxuan & Qms

LSH did mention when i called up that they will try their best to retain the current LV teacher with them. But i don know how true isit or how many teacher are willing to teach in LSH.

[qms]

Fion Loh:

LSH did mention when i called up that they will try their best to retain the current LV teacher with them. But i don know how true isit or how many teacher are willing to teach in LSH.

If, based on the last conversation we had in LV, all the teachers (or at least those whom we spoke to) seemed happy with LV, and had no intention to switch employer. That was why we were told that 90% of the staff would go to SP2, while the remaining 10% would end up in the IBP centre.

Hence, I think LSH needs to recruit from scratch.

[qms]

Hi lzxuan!

lzxuan:

...you can always get to SP2 from South Bouna Vista Road -> PGP. I believe the distance should be slightly different only.

I don't think the distance is \"slightly different only\". Anyway, we will need to find time to try the different routes available.

Taking the SBV --> PGP route at 5 pm can be a nightmare. In addition, the shuttle bus from NUS to SP2 comes every 15 minutes. :nailbite: There are different bus services to reach Kent Vale if we miss one service. What's more, Kent Vale has free parking!

It is still acceptable if the difference in distance is not significant. Convenience is also key here.

lzxuan:

For LSH, I wonder how long the teachers will get know of all the kids? How is the ratio of senior teachers vs newly employed teachers since they are still recruiting. How the kids and adapt to the curiculum? By the time the kids adapt to it, it is time for graduation ceremony. Hee..

Well, according to LSH, its teacher-to-child ratio is lower than MCYS standard, and each child will get better attention from its teachers. As for staffing profile, the teachers will be comprised of 20% of Bachelor in Early Childhood Education and the remaining 80% with a Diploma in Early Childhood Education. The team will be guided by the Education Development Team that are made of professionals with Masters and Doctorate in Education.

So, if the teachers are what the organisation claims, they shouldn't take long to understand the children in their classes.

[Fion Loh]

Actually last night my husband did mention the for the briefing they may say that their curriclum will be v good , teachers will be v experience but who knows… because no one really had experience with them before. As for LV at lease QMS n Izxuan had good experience so still not so bad. Haiz … really headach

[qms]

Fion Loh:

Actually last night my husband did mention the for the briefing they may say that their curriclum will be v good , teachers will be v experience but who knows... because no one really had experience with them before. As for LV at lease QMS n Izxuan had good experience so still not so bad. Haiz ..... really headach

Agreed. That's why we must ask them difficult questions during the briefing session.

If possible, ask them as many quesions as possible this evening, ok? Ask until they \"bleed\". :heresmyfish: :nunchuk: :siao:

Anyway, they won't know who you are. You can very well :siam: after that.