Newton Kindergarten

[JKmum]

I’ve 4 sets of Newton’s uniforms for girls (2 sets of size S and M each) to give away. Pls PM me if interested.

[IdoPilates]

Happy New Year everyone!


This very disorganised mum is wondering if there was any letter sent out to advise what to expect the first few days of school? We moved last Dec and have not heard anything from the school.

I recall from Orientation that there are 2 snack breaks for the kids? I have to pack my own as my son is pretty allergic to many foods. Can anyone please verify?

Are parents allowed to hang around the school during lesson times (downstairs)? Is there any point in doing so? Am dropping son off, but he takes school bus home.

Anything else to share anyone?

Many thanks fellow parents! Wishing one and all a good year ahead.

[zac's mum]

Hi kiasu mum here. Wondering if anyone here has inside info abt this year’s registration date? Last year was 5 July rite?


I called the office but they sounded so hassled (1st day of school), asked me to call again in MARCH! Even site visit also gotta wait till March!

There is no updated info on their website either. It’s very difficult to choose kindys if there is no fixed regn date. Big sigh…

[phtthp]

reason why school ask you to call up in March is:-

sometime before March, application forms will be given to existing parents to invite enrolment for their younger siblings, for next year 2013 intake. priority given to existing parents first. there's also a discount given, if put > 1 child into Newton kindergarten.

after parents submit form to admin, admin count and know exactly how many remaining vacancies are left for public. When you call up in March, school can give you a more accurate figure. However each year, the actual registration day take place, sometime early July.

[zac's mum]

Oic…thank u so much for replying.


As a first time parent, I find the kindy system very confusing. Newton regn in July, Barker in April (?), St James and others can put on waiting list…

So to hedge against no place in Newton, I have to put waiting list at other places, q up at Barker, then wait for July to see if can strike lottery…

Did you also go thru this for your child? Or u relax, plan to just wait till July, if no place then find alternative?

[MummyThreeStreams]

I only registered in Aug! Super blur lah. They only had space for theafternoon session, which was fine for me. But that was three years ago. Dunno if demand has increased.

[zac's mum]

Oic. Thank u mummythreestreams! I'm also dun mind pm session so I guess should stress myself less


How do u find the Chinese program at Newton? Is it really better than other kindys do u think? I'm just hoping to find the best Chinese kindy (erm, after nanyang becos missed ny's waiting list date Liao). Dun want to have to spend extra time n money on outside Chinese enrichment hehee...

[postpet]

Thanks! I needed to know when to register this year too. Got to apply leave.

[Mybabyme]

postpet:

Thanks! I needed to know when to register this year too. Got to apply leave.

Hi mummies who is keen to enrol in 2013 for their toddlers, do keep me posted on their enrollment date too. As I am a 1st time mother who is very new to all this registrations. I like this thread talking about Newton Kindy. Hope my son will get a spot too. Our family speaks majority English at home. Weak in our Mandrian. Hope to get him more exposure in this. Thanks please keep me posted.

Thanks mummies. See you all in 2013. :imcool:

[zac's mum]

Hi postpet & Mybabyme,


I have been discussing general registration for 2013 with another mummy at another topic, please check this out:

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=76&t=30694&p=687534#p687534