[Bedok/Katong/Marine Parade/Siglap] Preschools

[hokkiengirl]

Pixiemom:

Hi mummies,

im a newbie on this forum.

Would like to seek help as I am torn between St. Hildas & Kids n Kids @telok kurau.
I like the curriculum approach at kids n kids, but concern is that they have no premise of their own & hence unable to register wif MOE.

Pls advise...many thks......

Hi, Pixiemom!

St Hilda's Kindy is a very established kindergarten with a wonderful principal, Miss Buckland. She has been there FOREVER, and if you are looking for a Christian leader in terms of education, she embodies all the traits, in my opinion. She is very nice, has beautiful manners which kids would do well to emulate, genuinely cares about the children, but is very old-school when it comes to manners. She will bother to discipline unruly children, which I like. Nowadays, too many kids are used to being treated like princes and princesses in all these enrichment programmes which parents pay for them to attend, so the trainers can't afford to offend the kids (the customer is always right mah).

However, I would like to add that St Hilda's is best for children who are quick and early learners and who do well in an environment of discipline and academic rigour. There is homework everyday. Teachers stress preparation for primary school, which means there is quite a bit of writing and ting xie, etc, by K1. This is a good programme for children who thrive on structure and who can handle stress. Erm, my second son was not suited for the environment. He was a slow learner. He lagged behind his classmates and felt really miserable. We pulled him out. Still, I will not and cannot say that it is a bad kindy; many kids I know do very well in it and go on to be well-prepared for primary school.

Aside from the academic programme, there is moral education through bible stories. They have a lovely playground and the premises are pretty nice. Non-air-conditioned classrooms. There is time for singing and there is an annual concert in the church hall where the kids perform (SO CUTE!!!) on stage. And tickets are cheap - $5 bucks or so per person. Not like some pre-schools would book concert halls and charge 50 bucks???!!! FAINT. There are excursions every term. And there are cooking classes, masak-masak time, etc. The teachers have been there for a very long time, so staff turnover seems low. I take it that it means it is a pleasant place to work.

My eldest boy went through the programme and he was a happy boy, even though he was a slacker and got into 'trouble' regularly with the teacher for not paying attention. The teachers really do care for each pupil. He has fond memories of the kindy. My second boy was a sad boy going there. So it depends on your kid. Hope the info helps!

[Pixiemom]

hokkiengirl:

Pixiemom:

Hi mummies,

im a newbie on this forum.

Would like to seek help as I am torn between St. Hildas & Kids n Kids @telok kurau.
I like the curriculum approach at kids n kids, but concern is that they have no premise of their own & hence unable to register wif MOE.

Pls advise...many thks......

Hi, Pixiemom!

St Hilda's Kindy is a very established kindergarten with a wonderful principal, Miss Buckland. She has been there FOREVER, and if you are looking for a Christian leader in terms of education, she embodies all the traits, in my opinion. She is very nice, has beautiful manners which kids would do well to emulate, genuinely cares about the children, but is very old-school when it comes to manners. She will bother to discipline unruly children, which I like. Nowadays, too many kids are used to being treated like princes and princesses in all these enrichment programmes which parents pay for them to attend, so the trainers can't afford to offend the kids (the customer is always right mah).

However, I would like to add that St Hilda's is best for children who are quick and early learners and who do well in an environment of discipline and academic rigour. There is homework everyday. Teachers stress preparation for primary school, which means there is quite a bit of writing and ting xie, etc, by K1. This is a good programme for children who thrive on structure and who can handle stress. Erm, my second son was not suited for the environment. He was a slow learner. He lagged behind his classmates and felt really miserable. We pulled him out. Still, I will not and cannot say that it is a bad kindy; many kids I know do very well in it and go on to be well-prepared for primary school.

Aside from the academic programme, there is moral education through bible stories. They have a lovely playground and the premises are pretty nice. Non-air-conditioned classrooms. There is time for singing and there is an annual concert in the church hall where the kids perform (SO CUTE!!!) on stage. And tickets are cheap - $5 bucks or so per person. Not like some pre-schools would book concert halls and charge 50 bucks???!!! FAINT. There are excursions every term. And there are cooking classes, masak-masak time, etc. The teachers have been there for a very long time, so staff turnover seems low. I take it that it means it is a pleasant place to work.

My eldest boy went through the programme and he was a happy boy, even though he was a slacker and got into 'trouble' regularly with the teacher for not paying attention. The teachers really do care for each pupil. He has fond memories of the kindy. My second boy was a sad boy going there. So it depends on your kid. Hope the info helps!

Dear hokkiengirl,
Thanks for your reply!!!
I do agree wif you that its really depends on individual kid's characteristic...

I suppose you are referring more to St Hildas kindy but not the nursery rite? I heard St Hildas nursery & kindy are not affiliated at all, am I rite? Meaning, if our kid studies at the nursery doesnt mean that we can secure a place as they progress to kindy. Am I right to say its a first-come-first-serve for their kindy as well?

thks

[hokkiengirl]

Pixiemom:

Dear hokkiengirl,
Thanks for your reply!!!
I do agree wif you that its really depends on individual kid's characteristic...

I suppose you are referring more to St Hildas kindy but not the nursery rite? I heard St Hildas nursery & kindy are not affiliated at all, am I rite? Meaning, if our kid studies at the nursery doesnt mean that we can secure a place as they progress to kindy. Am I right to say its a first-come-first-serve for their kindy as well?

thks

Hi, Pixiemom!

Nope, once you get into the nursery programme (child must be 30 months old) at St Hilda's, you can progress to the kindergarten. It's just that the nursery and kindergarten and located at two separate buildings because of space constraints. The kindy is not affiliated to St Hilda's Primary School, though. But places are usually snapped up very quickly, so I'd advise you to 'book' soon if you want a place next year.

[Pixiemom]

hokkiengirl:

Pixiemom:

Dear hokkiengirl,
Thanks for your reply!!!
I do agree wif you that its really depends on individual kid's characteristic...

I suppose you are referring more to St Hildas kindy but not the nursery rite? I heard St Hildas nursery & kindy are not affiliated at all, am I rite? Meaning, if our kid studies at the nursery doesnt mean that we can secure a place as they progress to kindy. Am I right to say its a first-come-first-serve for their kindy as well?

thks

Hi, Pixiemom!

Nope, once you get into the nursery programme (child must be 30 months old) at St Hilda's, you can progress to the kindergarten. It's just that the nursery and kindergarten and located at two separate buildings because of space constraints. The kindy is not affiliated to St Hilda's Primary School, though. But places are usually snapped up very quickly, so I'd advise you to 'book' soon if you want a place next year.

Thanks A lot!!!

[phtthp]

Dear parents,


Please support petition to MOE Minister to regulate pre-school fees.
We need more UNITED voices, stand up fight for our children.

If not, there'll be an uncontrollable escalating hike rates in kindergarten school fees, including PCF fees.

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=34124

Thank you very much, for your kind co-operation.

[Lim Chiu Ee]

I am considering Bedok Methodist Church Kindergarten for my gal next year. Anyone know how is the registration process like? Is the school good?

[Veryfatmum]

hi, may I have the contact number for Kids n Kids please? My child is 2.5 years old now and I only intend to let him start daily school in K1 (2014).. Is there already a waiting list at Kids n Kids?? :thankyou:

[Veryfatmum]

i have also created a FB group called Playdates in the East ( i have 2 boys - 2.5yo and 11mo). Do join us if keen to have playdates! : )

https://www.facebook.com/groups/271468199600636/

[Veryfatmum]

Actually I’m looking for play-based schools for K1… any recommendations? thanks : )

[germum]

Hi, can anyone share the contact for kids n kids school at Lor j telok kurau? Possible to email me at [email protected]


Thanks in advance