Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary

[drickymummy]

dyh:

drickymummy:

PH only send selected kids to MO trainings. U can opt to go on your own outside sch. Mathhub is one fav choice. There are many centers like Mind Stretcher which is run using Terry Chew's MO syllabus, Math Oasis which also run AMC ( American Math Competition) and MO and many many more..


I had send DS for SASMO competetion in P3 but not the class ..I kinda trained him myself.. The purpose is for exposure rather than winning anything..good experience for him though.. SASMO usually runs the competition in May ard SA1 timing..bad timing .. but boh pian.. they just started the P3/4 papers which is only 15 questions and suited for their level rather than the full paper meant for P5/6..

PH sends selected students for training? hmm...I wonder based on what criteria? Whatever it is, it is not based on the exam results alone.

Did your son go for the AMC8? It is a really tough paper.

He is not qualify yet... Some of the questions he can do but those meant for secondary level ones still too tough lah..now i m trying to revise my secondary sch math lor

[iRabbit]

drickymummy:

He is not qualify yet... Some of the questions he can do but those meant for secondary level ones still too tough lah..now i m trying to revise my secondary sch math lor

At this rate, soon you're be learning 'A' Levels Math and then Uni Math too.

Ok lah, I admit I'm pot calling kettle black :oops: cos I also went to buy modelling books previously so that I could teach ds models. :siam:

[iRabbit]

dyh:

yes, he is at bukit batok math hub. if they think your child is doing well, they will also put him/her in an accelerated class.

Just asking for bro php *ahem*, for Math Hub, do they have a class for both MO & normal Math? Like trying to kill 2 birds in 1 stone kind?

[drickymummy]

FQW:

drickymummy:

He is not qualify yet... Some of the questions he can do but those meant for secondary level ones still too tough lah..now i m trying to revise my secondary sch math lor

At this rate, soon you're be learning 'A' Levels Math and then Uni Math too.

Ok lah, I admit I'm pot calling kettle black :oops: cos I also went to buy modelling books previously so that I could teach ds models. :siam:

Er... Anything beyond secondary math will be out of my range Liao..

I had read the math model books before...dun really find them very useful cos only give u a general insight.. Must do the assessments and papers to get the real feel...

[prisnkc]

I remember DS brought some paper back which showed that CA1 is held end of Feb. But I cannot find the paper now. Anyone can confirm the CA1 timing?


DS seldom has any homework in last 2 years. So far, he has been bringing homework this year (P3), mainly Maths and Science taught by the same teacher, who happens to be HOD Sxxxxxx.

DS complains this teacher writes on the white board and the children copies and then homework will be given. Seems that not much teaching or explanation. I rem reading comments on this teacher, so I am quite worried for DS. Plus, I am extremely busy at work recently and no time to coach him. He will wait for me to come home to teach him.

What should be written when the worksheets ask for Concept? Currently, doing chapter on Living things and Non-living things.

I will try to join in BBQ next round…as I am staying in Toh Yi too and to get pointers from all experienced mums & dads.

[Jennifer]

prisnkc:

I remember DS brought some paper back which showed that CA1 is held end of Feb. But I cannot find the paper now. Anyone can confirm the CA1 timing?


DS seldom has any homework in last 2 years. So far, he has been bringing homework this year (P3), mainly Maths and Science taught by the same teacher, who happens to be HOD Sxxxxxx.

DS complains this teacher writes on the white board and the children copies and then homework will be given. Seems that not much teaching or explanation. I rem reading comments on this teacher, so I am quite worried for DS. Plus, I am extremely busy at work recently and no time to coach him. He will wait for me to come home to teach him.

What should be written when the worksheets ask for Concept? Currently, doing chapter on Living things and Non-living things.

I will try to join in BBQ next round...as I am staying in Toh Yi too and to get pointers from all experienced mums & dads.

Sch website has the term 1 calendar up http://www.phpps.moe.edu.sg/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=274&Itemid=2

As for your child's MA & Sc, HOD Sci has a well of knowledge. Only prob is he is not able to communicate. Fortunately, MA & Sc are subj that one can do relatively well regardless of the sch teacher's ability to reach out to the pupils. Either your child does more self study or u engage a pte tutor or get a good assessment books with explanations/examples - Fabian Ng's process skills P2 or Janet Sim's Sci series.

Sci- concepts on living & non-living things, I suppose it is safe to write the 5 characteristics of Living things/Non Livings things.

[prisnkc]

Jennifer, thanks


Forget about checking the school website

[janet88]

prisnkc:

I remember DS brought some paper back which showed that CA1 is held end of Feb. But I cannot find the paper now. Anyone can confirm the CA1 timing?


I will try to join in BBQ next round...as I am staying in Toh Yi too and to get pointers from all experienced mums & dads.

My son hardly has homework for science.
CA1 dates start from 27/2 to 1/3. I'm looking at feb calendar and starting to bite my nails.

[cool_hi]

Hi all! Need some advice & voice up on something for benefits of other parents…


The school bus that school assigned,is the big type,thus does not have seat belts…& worse,it cannot come to my blk to pick my girl,so we have to cross 2 roads to the assigned pick-up point which has no shelter(very inconvenient if it rains)…
As I am planning to go back to work,& will then have to rely on my maid who need to bring my 2+yr old to cross 2 roads to pick my girl…I am really worried ESp if it rains! How can my maid manage,need to carry my son with umbrellas,cross 2 roads,then pick my girl & walk back?!
So together with other parents,we wrote in to principal to request change to a small bus with seat belts or install seat belts on existing bus…but when principal met 1 of us,she merely said it’s between parents & bus operator…& if we want bus to be installed with seat belts,we have to write in to LTA(without mentioning PEI Hwa),so that if lta change regulations & require big bus to install seat belts,then the operator can receive subsidies to install belts!

Disappointed, 1 parent called 1 pte bus operator(not within school’s list of appointed bus)…he still has 4 vacancies but he does not dare to take in our kids,coz he said last year,he took in 1 student who switched from 1 assigned bus to his bus,end up he was threatened by other bus drivers that he is not supposed to ‘snatch’ their business!!
We were so shocked to hear such mafia behavior! & we consumers have no say & choice to choose though we are the ones who Pay!!

To make it worse,the bus operator,driver & attendant were arranged to meet principal, JUST before she meets 1 parent,so the bus driver+attendant saw that parent and know which parents complain,& cause our relationships to be very awkward!!the bus auntie really showed us black face everyday & even asked the kids for their parents’ names! We think she saw or even have the letter,& trying to find out which kids’ parents wrote in…we feel so intimidated!

1 parent may b changing school,I may be buying a car to ferry(which will be over-stretching!) etc…all these just due to the fact that we are obstructed from changing bus!!! I really find it very ridiculous!& disbelieving!!

So for parents who have certain expectation on bus like prefer seat belts,do not take the bus assigned by the school,coz once u take it,very hard to change!:(

Think I have to wait till next year,then can change to that pte school bus:( & due to that,I can’t go bk to work,unless I can tahan the mental stress & don’t worry abt my maid crossing 2 roads with my son,to pick my girl…imagine my financial loss juz bcoz I can’t change school bus! For this, I really don’t feel like letting my girl join Cca…why shd I trouble myself to bring Her go cca & bring glory to pei hwa if she represent school for competition ,when the school don’t bother with parents’ needs??

[dyh]

cool_hi:

Hi all! Need some advice & voice up on something for benefits of other parents..


The school bus that school assigned,is the big type,thus does not have seat belts..& worse,it cannot come to my blk to pick my girl,so we have to cross 2 roads to the assigned pick-up point which has no shelter(very inconvenient if it rains)..
As I am planning to go back to work,& will then have to rely on my maid who need to bring my 2+yr old to cross 2 roads to pick my girl..I am really worried ESp if it rains! How can my maid manage,need to carry my son with umbrellas,cross 2 roads,then pick my girl & walk back?!
So together with other parents,we wrote in to principal to request change to a small bus with seat belts or install seat belts on existing bus..but when principal met 1 of us,she merely said it's between parents & bus operator..& if we want bus to be installed with seat belts,we have to write in to LTA(without mentioning PEI Hwa),so that if lta change regulations & require big bus to install seat belts,then the operator can receive subsidies to install belts!

Disappointed with they way she handles our needs, 1 parent called 1 pte bus operator(not within school's list of appointed bus)..he still has 4 vacancies but he does not dare to take in our kids,coz he said last year,he took in 1 student who switched from 1 assigned bus to his bus,end up he was threatened by other bus drivers that he is not supposed to 'snatch' their business!!
We were so shocked to hear such mafia behavior! & we consumers have no say & choice to choose though we are the ones who Pay!!

To make it worse,principal arranged to meet bus operator,driver & attendant JUST before she meets 1 parent,so the bus driver+attendant saw that parent and know which parents complain,& cause our relationships to be very awkward!!the bus auntie really showed us black face everyday & even asked the kids for their parents' names! We think she saw or even have the letter,& trying to find out which kids' parents wrote in..we feel so intimidated! & think that the principal mis-handled very badly & has no genuine concern!:( really disappointing!

1 parent may b changing school,I may be buying a car to ferry(which will be over-stretching!) etc..all these just due to the fact that we are obstructed from changing bus!!! I really find it very ridiculous!& disbelieving!!

So for parents who have certain expectation on bus like prefer seat belts,do not take the bus assigned by the school,coz once u take it,very hard to change!:(

Think I have to wait till next year,then can change to that pte school bus:( & due to that,I can't go bk to work,unless I can tahan the mental stress & don't worry abt my maid crossing 2 roads with my son,to pick my girl..imagine my financial loss juz bcoz I can't change school bus! For this, I really don't feel like letting my girl join Chinese dance..why shd I trouble myself to bring Her go cca & bring glory to pei hwa if she represent school for competition ,when the school don't bother with parents' needs??
& the donation drive..I can't be bothered also ,but scared my girl get discriminated in class by teachers.. Sigh!!

1) any possibility to ask the driver to pick your child up at the nearest bus stop? usually nowadays there is shelter all the way to the bus stop.

2) Will be quite a challenge to insist on the seat belt if they are not against the law. I think big buses are generally safer, that's why the gov did not set the law for it.