De La Salle

[Shaolin8]

Hi All, I just got my son registered under Phase 2B, and no ballot. Saw a lot of Philipinos and India catholics on the first day of Phase 2B. Glad it will be a bit cosmopolitan. Anybody can share anything on the canteen food, the primary 1 teachers (mostly ethnic origins), can park my car in the school , whre to buy the colourful school t shirts an shorts, etc…very excited…its as if I myself is going to study there…

[Shaolin8]

Oh, one parent told me that since it is a semi public school, I have to give donations every month, and that MOE will send the worst teachers to DLS. Is this just conversation pieces, or there is some small truths in it? (Not that this is a worry, but …?)

[kiasuMay11]

Shaolin8:

Oh, one parent told me that since it is a semi public school, I have to give donations every month, and that MOE will send the worst teachers to DLS. Is this just conversation pieces, or there is some small truths in it? (Not that this is a worry, but ....?)

This is not true!!! i have two kids in DLS. At time, they are given donation card to bring home to fund the construction. It's individual choice whether want to support. Quite a number of time we return empty.

[Maxine]

Shaolin8:

Oh, one parent told me that since it is a semi public school, I have to give donations every month, and that MOE will send the worst teachers to DLS. Is this just conversation pieces, or there is some small truths in it? (Not that this is a worry, but ....?)

I got my DD registered under Phase 2B too.

As for donations, its not compulsory but personally IMHO I think its ok to donate because we are helping to contribute to a school where our kids will be nutured for 6 years. As for worst teachers.... :scratchhead: I wonder where did that come from... cos other schools also I heard got \"worst teachers\"......

[Ashaundra]

My DS got in during 2B phase very excited too! Being a teacher, I know that MOE usually posts new teachers to any school near the teacher's home. They also take into consideration the school's needs such as lack of teachers for particular subjects. Teachers can opt to be posted out to another sch after 2yrs. How to tell if they are the best or worst,rite?

[Paulyn]

Hi


My boy in P1 this year. There was only 1 donation drive where the kids were asked to sell coupons to fund the construction of the new buildings.

I like my boy’s teachers as they are responsive, contactable via sms and will take the initiative to update me on my boy’s progress regularly via sms.

The only thing is that I’m not sure how to keep track of their learning progress especially English as the books are all kept at school.

[kiasuMay11]

One thing I dislike abt DLS is Chinese compo is kept by school. Especially exam paper. Very tough to know what is the kid weakness and how to improve. Did have PTM but very subjective and advice given is very general. Compo not given back guess it bcos parent might query why the sentence is construct wrongly, etc.


I have requested to get the compo back but till now still not able. No idea why other school dare to give back and not DLS.

[mika_ling]

My ger’s form teacher do not give random feedbacks… And I did ask her on feedbacks and her reply is usually very general… And she don’t take SMS and only via email… overall I have no choice since her form teacher is such… So pray she is doing ok in the class…

[melodyrain2]

happibbmama:

melodyrain2:

Hi Favplusle,

Please tell me about the culture and learning environment at DLS? What CCAs DLS is strong at or what are the interesting ones? I read from the thread that teachers can be fierce, is it happening?

I just registered my DS under Phase 2A2 for P1 next year, so I have very interested to find out anything about the school. DS is looking forward to studying at DLS too.

Hi Melodyrain2, your DS will defintely like the new sch. Welcome him to the Lasalle family.

Hi happibbmama,

Thanks for the welcome

Yes, I think he will like the school. He `fell in love' with the sch when we brought him to `visit' (stand outside the locked gate) when he was still an early preschooler (N2 I think). We told him Daddy attended this school (a different premise more than 20yrs back!!!) and ever since then he has always want to study at DLS. Never changed his mind even once! I certainly hope this `love' will continue for the next 6 yrs and even after he graduates. :please:

That's why I am a little concerned about `fierce' teachers I read here because he is a little meek

[melodyrain2]

Favplusle:

melodyrain2:

Hi Favplusle,

Please tell me about the culture and learning environment at DLS? What CCAs DLS is strong at or what are the interesting ones? I read from the thread that teachers can be fierce, is it happening?

I just registered my DS under Phase 2A2 for P1 next year, so I have very interested to find out anything about the school. DS is looking forward to studying at DLS too.

Well,I find the learning and culture environment is good where the teachers are helpful and they emphasize on values like gratefulness , respect etc. If your child is a catholic he/she will attend catechism , If not he/she will attend character value lessons .

For the CCA part, im not so sure... I only joined CCAs which has all girls in it.
If your child loves sports,Basketball and Taekwondo can be quite interesting.
If your child loves outdoor stuff, Scouts will be good
If your child likes IT, Robotics club will be fun

During my 6 years in DLS, I have encountered fierce teachers, but they wont be fierce (or terrible) to the extent where they pull students hair etc.
As more new teachers come to teach with others leaving the school, it may be a different case for your child.

Thank you KiasuMay11 and Favplusle for the info, more assured now. Phew!

Good to know that the school also place emphasis on good values rather than just going for academic. Phew again! :rahrah: