Barker Road Methodist Church Kindergarten (BRMCK)

[phtthp]

brmck does not teach Di Zi Gui. 弟子规


but 弟子规 is good for moral character development.
the earlier parents start in a child, the better.

some other kindergarten like Magdalene Catholic kindergarten already started 弟子规 in their curriculum. Next yr 2012, Newton church kindergarten also starting 弟子规 likewise:-
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=12778&start=360

unlike 三字经 (San Zi Jin) that has some origin from Taoism, and hence church kindergarten forbid 三字经. However, 弟子规 is all right - 弟子规 got nothing to do with Taoism.

弟子规 actually originates from Confucius 孔子. It teaches young kids filiah piety, etc.

now there are volunteers teaching 弟子规.
if you interested, can find out:-
http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=70&t=25398

[izu]

Could any parents recommend how to get around the morning drop-off jam? What time should we arrive there for drop-off? How long is the queue usually - by the time u get to drop off your child?


Any other alternatives?

Thx for any suggestions.

[Jav]

Any feedback on BRMCK?

[zac's mum]

Hi all, kiasu mum here. Been trying to call the office this week but no one answering the phone! First week of school so busy meh?


Am just trying to find out the regn system for Barker. Is it true it is by Q system on a specific date? Sometime in April?? I.e. cannot put on waiting list?

No such info on the website. Only got the regn form…

[dorisp]

zac's mum:

Hi all, kiasu mum here. Been trying to call the office this week but no one answering the phone! First week of school so busy meh?


Am just trying to find out the regn system for Barker. Is it true it is by Q system on a specific date? Sometime in April?? I.e. cannot put on waiting list?

No such info on the website. Only got the regn form...

Based on the school's 2012 schedule, reg. date for 2013 intake is 2-5 April 2012. You may contact the school office to confirm the dates. Hope this helps.

[zac's mum]

Hi dorisp,


Thank u for yr help! I called the office, they have cfmd that reg’n is on Monday 2 April 2012.

[Rascals]

Anyone has any feedback on BRMCK Montessori Program? Thinking to sign my kid but would like to hear from any parent which has kids currently in the program.

[Kompressor]

If anyone is considering BRMCK Kindergarden, I would say GO FOR IT!


Agree with other mummies here, BRMCK has a WONDERFUL Principal called Miss Leong. She really cares for her students from her heart.

All the teachers in BRMCK also must have a Diploma in early childhood, which means, they are actually qualified to be a principal too.

My 2 Kids are from BRMCK Kindergarden and I would say I have NO COMPLAINTS, only problem is the parking problem, however can be solved if you are willing to park at the roadside and walk 2 mins. Not any issue. Did that for many years and never got fined etc.

[pinetart]

Brmck is closed for 2 weeks starting from 8 feb due to high no. of students having HFMD. I was just wondering a few days ago why so many students have HFMD and then I recv the mssg about the school closure yesterday. Hope they will do whatever necessary to ‘cleanse’ the school.

[izu]

Hi Parents,

I’m a happy parent since sending my child to BRMCK early this year. Whilst it is more local than the past international environment, her learnings and progress here always surprise me.

Besides the regular kindy programme, we also Sign up for Montessori and we saw progress in child’s motor skills, language capability and confidence. Child whilst not as close to the teachers as in the past childcare as they tend to be stern, which we are totally ok with it. We believe the need to discipline kid early. Have observed the teachers, they are very firm and caring, which our child needs.

Even the traffic to school and parking amazes us. It isn’t as bad as what we expect. We tend to drop her couple of minutes before 8.30am. traffic whilst heavy is still a breeze when we drove from Eng Neo through Dunern Road. Dropping off is quick every morning and we get to drive off within 2-3 mins.

Hope that this helps parents who are thinking to put your child here.

To add, we are glad that they closed the centre even though they have not met the MCYS set quota for HFMD. Safer.