Maha Bodhi

[7788]

hi MMM,


yes, the trip was brought forward one week as the hosting school could not accomodate them later. he left for taipei last sat and so is missing one whole week of school. now in hualien, back in taipei on fri and returning to sin this sat night. the principal must be real busy sending off the kids at the airport this weekend. the nanjing group is also departing this sun night.

my boy is staying in 3 different hotels during this 8D7N trip…hope he manages to pack everything back.

which teachers are going to beijing with the kids?

[MMM]

7788:

hi MMM,


yes, the trip was brought forward one week as the hosting school could not accomodate them later. he left for taipei last sat and so is missing one whole week of school. now in hualien, back in taipei on fri and returning to sin this sat night. the principal must be real busy sending off the kids at the airport this weekend. the nanjing group is also departing this sun night.

my boy is staying in 3 different hotels during this 8D7N trip...hope he manages to pack everything back.

which teachers are going to beijing with the kids?

Yes, I pity the principal and VP, they are always there to send and fetch the kids.... Imagine we need to be at airport at 6.35am on sunday..... so she has to be at the airport at different hours of the day.... In addition, my boy is coming back on saturday 11+pm flight.... So she has to be there again.

The teachers in charge is Mr Goh (think he is in charge of wushu). I like it that they have 2 other senior teachers going along.... Mrs Han???? the disciplinary mistress. Haha I was so lucky for him so he better behaves himself. Another senior teacher whom I don't know her name. Mrs Han is in charge of his group.

Yes.... we were telling him not to leave his things around. Also, check before checking out.... He was like... like what daddy always do???? They are staying at the sports school hotel as well as another beijing hotel. So only 2.

I actually have to catch a flight to catch this sunday. 2 hours apart so I am going to go in with them and monitor him

[jfmum]

Dear MBS Parents,


I do not have any kids studying in MBS currently but my husband and I are very interested to enrol our son (born in 2008) in this school as my husband has a few friends who graduated from this school and he finds that they have very good character and personality. Hence, he is really impressed with the high standards of MBS.

I read from another thread that I could gather more information from the parents of MBS and hence, I would greatly appreciate if someone could help to address my concern.

As we are not staying within 2km of the school, the only way my son can qualify is under phase 2B. I called up SBF and was told that I need to have 2 referrals in order to apply to be member and go through the 'gui yi" ceremony. It’s totally fine with me since I’m a buddhist and some of my aunties and cousins already went though the "gui yi" ceremony. But I’m not sure if individual membership is acceptable. Another question is where can I find 2 referrals???

Hope some kind soul can help me. Many thanks!

[lostbunny]

jfmum:

Dear MBS Parents,


I do not have any kids studying in MBS currently but my husband and I are very interested to enrol our son (born in 2008) in this school as my husband has a few friends who graduated from this school and he finds that they have very good character and personality. Hence, he is really impressed with the high standards of MBS.

I read from another thread that I could gather more information from the parents of MBS and hence, I would greatly appreciate if someone could help to address my concern.

As we are not staying within 2km of the school, the only way my son can qualify is under phase 2B. I called up SBF and was told that I need to have 2 referrals in order to apply to be member and go through the 'gui yi\" ceremony. It's totally fine with me since I'm a buddhist and some of my aunties and cousins already went though the \"gui yi\" ceremony. But I'm not sure if individual membership is acceptable. Another question is where can I find 2 referrals???

Hope some kind soul can help me. Many thanks!

Jfmum, I m not aware of the gui Yi ceremony n the 2 referrals. 4 years ago when I called SBF to enquire, they just told me that I need to get a director fr SBF to issue the recommendation letter. So it was for us to see if we know anyone there who could help. What I understand from reading earlier discussions is that they do not accept individual mbership now. Not sure if they hv changed the rule.

[jfmum]

Hi lostbunny


Thanks for your info. But before u can get the director to issue the recommendation letter, u need to be member 1st right? When i called and ask, they seem to be unwilling to answer my query. But they did ask if I want to apply for individual or institutional membership.

Mind sharing with me how u become member? Thanks for your help ya.

[kamsy]

Hi there,


Can I know the workload for P1? I received call from school & they got vacancy for my son. But am afraid son cannot cope with the workload & new environment…

Thanks,

[phtthp]

kamsy,


is a great golden opportunity ! don’t miss it ! better quickly transfer into Maha Bodhi. Many times better than his current school.

Your son still young, not that he’s transfer in at P4 onwards. don’t worry, P1 not difficult, and is only mid year now. He will adapt and catch up. Give him your full support. Go for it!

[kamsy]

Thanks phttph!! Will be going to school to collect the acceptance letter.

[MMM]

kamsy:

Hi there,


Can I know the workload for P1? I received call from school & they got vacancy for my son. But am afraid son cannot cope with the workload & new environment...

Thanks,

Hi P1 workload is manageable. There is SA but it's like a all rounded test eg. recitation, group presentation, academic related tests but it's still manageable type. Not excessive. Homework is also manageable and in fact nothing much. Good to join early so that he can build the bond with his peers earlier.

[kamsy]

Hi MMM,


Thanks! Your kids there too?

I am worried because totally new environment & no friend for him. But luckily, got to know a boy from his phonics class was from this school too. Kong hwa is the nearest but didn’t get in last year.