Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary

[Jennifer]

This year Parents-Teachers conferencing, I needed to see only 2 teachers- FT is the EL & Sci teacher, CL teacher is away on the sch overseas trip. Yet, I was in sch from morning 8.30am to 11.30am- 2 hours just to see 2 teachers :roll:


I brought up my concern abt less worksheets given to the pupils and got a confirmation from the FT that the sch is indeed moving away from giving worksheets as many parents had feedback that the qty of worksheets were too much! She would prefer the pupils to revise what they have completed and understand where was not right. BUT I saw her introducing assessment books to some parents. Obviously, some pupils need more worksheets. Now the sch is not giving, it becomes the parents' job to give & monitor at home :mad:

[dyh]

IJJ:

Just days ago, my eldest came asking me if she has to return for sec/A level. I think she will have issues adapting back to singapore system. Over here, very relaxing. Hardly any homework. \"Even if there is, it is very fun to work on...\" her own words. :roll: Well, there is always good and bad of a system.


You (or rather the kids) are having your term break. Have fun!

i am sure your eldest will have no problem at all when she comes back.

is it thawing in USA yet?

[dyh]

Jennifer:

This year Parents-Teachers conferencing, I needed to see only 2 teachers- FT is the EL & Sci teacher, CL teacher is away on the sch overseas trip. Yet, I was in sch from morning 8.30am to 11.30am- 2 hours just to see 2 teachers :roll:


I brought up my concern abt less worksheets given to the pupils and got a confirmation from the FT that the sch is indeed moving away from giving worksheets as many parents had feedback that the qty of worksheets were too much! She would prefer the pupils to revise what they have completed and understand where was not right. BUT I saw her introducing assessment books to some parents. Obviously, some pupils need more worksheets. Now the sch is not giving, it becomes the parents' job to give & monitor at home :mad:

I think more worksheets are needed especially for EL as it is such a broad subject.

[iRabbit]

Jennifer:

I brought up my concern abt less worksheets given to the pupils and got a confirmation from the FT that the sch is indeed moving away from giving worksheets as many parents had feedback that the qty of worksheets were too much! She would prefer the pupils to revise what they have completed and understand where was not right. BUT I saw her introducing assessment books to some parents. Obviously, some pupils need more worksheets. Now the sch is not giving, it becomes the parents' job to give & monitor at home :mad:

From the school's mgt pt of view, this is a case of damn if you don't, and damn if you do. Iirc, janet_lee previously complained that the amt of worksheets given was overwhelming. For some of us, we worry when it's reduced.

Since PH has been doing well for PSLE last few yrs, personally I prefer that they don't rock the boat too much.

[IJJ]

dyh:

i am sure your eldest will have no problem at all when she comes back.

is it thawing in USA yet?

Thanks for seeing my dd so 'up'. Mommy here not so confident. Maybe I am the one having problem adjusting back, if there is a day lah. Well, not worrying it now.

This year, not much snow, although some days can still be pretty cold. Hence, not much thawing. :rotflmao: God has been merciful for us not to subject us to harsh cold bizzare/hail or snow storm this year. The circular wind came early this time tho. Some suburbal areas are affected with some casualties, power down and damages.

[janet88]

Jennifer:

This year Parents-Teachers conferencing, I needed to see only 2 teachers- FT is the EL & Sci teacher, CL teacher is away on the sch overseas trip.


I brought up my concern abt less worksheets given to the pupils and got a confirmation from the FT that the sch is indeed moving away from giving worksheets as many parents had feedback that the qty of worksheets were too much!

Obviously, some pupils need more worksheets. Now the sch is not giving, it becomes the parents' job to give & monitor at home :mad:

Hey Jennifer,
Same here. Son's Chinese teacher is away in Surabaya for some exchange program...so, we had to meet FT (Math/Science) and Eng teacher.

Looks like the school is moving towards the MOE's idea of 'Teach Less, Learn More'. Fortunately, my son in P6 still has worksheets. For Eng, it's better for school to continue giving worksheets bcos it's really too broad a subject...his EL teacher did mention giving him a little extra practice if time permits.
The baton of educating is passed back to the parents...so that explains why your boy in P5 this year has lesser homework than my son in P5 last year.

[Happy Mama]

Hello FQW! So how did the PTC go yesterday? The teachers must have got lots of positive comments about your DS I'm sure.


Hey, quick try for number 2 (hopefully DD) then you may have chance to visit that thread.

Oops! :siam:

[php]

Happy Mama:

Hello FQW! So how did the PTC go yesterday? The teachers must have got lots of positive comments about your DS I'm sure.


Hey, quick try for number 2 (hopefully DD) then you may have chance to visit that thread.

Oops! :siam:

LOL....

[Happy Mama]

php:

Happy Mama:

Hello FQW! So how did the PTC go yesterday? The teachers must have got lots of positive comments about your DS I'm sure.


Hey, quick try for number 2 (hopefully DD) then you may have chance to visit that thread.

Oops! :siam:

LOL....

See! Now he siam already. :rotflmao:

[iRabbit]

Happy Mama:

See! Now he siam already. :rotflmao:

I where got siam? Though the thought of having another freaks me out when I think of the interrupted nights, incessant crying, inevitable sickness returning to haunt me.

But fear not. After the first one, I've devised a way to make milk in the wee hours of the morning using my leg. How? I just kick my wife and say 'Oei, baby is crying, go and make milk leh.' Muahahaha :rotflmao:

PTC was the usual stuff, same as last year - no problems, all fine. The only interesting thing was that T noticed ds doesn't mix with gals. So I explained to her that playing with gals is something ds won't be caught dead with.

The only gal ds doesn't mind being seen with is his cousin from the same sch.