The Alternative Story (TAS) - Discussion

[Monster Mummy]

N.Lo:

Anyone has information on TAS's community service programme for easter? I know they usually have such programmes every easter, christmas but I have yet to receive any pamphlet on it for this year.

Hi,
This year, it would hold at 6th Apr at Yishun and 7th to 8th Apr at their Paya Lebar Church. For Friday it will be from 4.30 pm to 7 pm, the other two days I can't really remember the time.

[2010sunflower]

MAMAOF2:

I live in the East and my son is in P1. But TAS' East branch does not have sessions for P1. Anyone keen on forming a group of 4 for P1 and asking if they can create a new slot for P1 at their East branch?

Hi
Have just enquired with TAS, they have not started any P1 class yet. Am keen on weekday afternoon after 4pm except Wed n Thursday. Any taker

[ccgoh]

N.Lo:

Anyone has information on TAS's community service programme for easter? I know they usually have such programmes every easter, christmas but I have yet to receive any pamphlet on it for this year.

You can go to their website for info, I am bringing my kids for the one that is on sat at 1-3 because that is the one where i heard they will have the zorb ball.

http://www.thealternativestory.com/events-upcoming

[N.029275Lo]

Thanks Monster Mummy and ccgoh.

[Shan]

2010sunflower:

MAMAOF2:

I live in the East and my son is in P1. But TAS' East branch does not have sessions for P1. Anyone keen on forming a group of 4 for P1 and asking if they can create a new slot for P1 at their East branch?

Hi
Have just enquired with TAS, they have not started any P1 class yet. Am keen on weekday afternoon after 4pm except Wed n Thursday. Any taker

I am also waiting for TAS to start a P1 class at the East branch. Can only do it on Sat afternoons for my DS.

[cherrygal]

Can someone refer me to AMK branch for the discount?


Any comments about the P2 class or teachers so far? Appreciate it.

[hquek]

cherrygal:

Can someone refer me to AMK branch for the discount?


Any comments about the P2 class or teachers so far? Appreciate it.

I can pm you. On the teachers, they are generally consistent in approach although some are stricter. Try out the trial class in your intended times lot, (trial is free), your child can see if he/she likes the teacher.

Btw, each lesson covers a fair bit so they may not be as stringent in marking, and classes can get a bit big in size. Just to set expectations.

[cherrygal]

Thanks hquek! A pity the desired timing is full…

[aaaaaa]

My girl was with TAS for a term and i withdrew her aft a term. Some personal view of the centre:


I like the worksheets and the weekly spelling given to student and teacher is friendly and patience too.

I withdrew her cos i found that the class size was too big. There were about 15 of them in a class and room was so cramped. I feel that it is difficult to focus on indiv’s needs with such a class size and my girl felt so unconfortable to just get off from her chair.

Second, it was so difficult to get someone on the phone. Whenever i called, it was either unavailable or number got cut off and there was no return call at all.

TAS started from a very small scale and is getting more popular cos of good feedback/reviews from parents but i kinda feel that the admin staff are getting more arrogant when answering the phone.

In any case, with all these, i am reluctant to continue her at TAS. Anyone shares the same sentiments?

[hquek]

My son been with them for 2nd year now. Actually the admin stuff quite alright, I always see she is very friendly with the small kids waiting for their big bro/sis to finish classes.


Class size is big I agree. Not too happy about that, but so far DS is still happy in class and he doesn’t quite care about class size. He doesn’t have school tests but I think he is doing fine.