Odyssey of Mind
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My DS2 participated DI when he was in P4, that was required by school for his class. But good things was teachers were team managers, parents did not have to involve much. I knew it was so time consuming, they had to rehearse at least two times a week when neared to competition date.
But for OM, especially for P2, parents are required to be team managers. I don't know whether I am qualified :nailbite: -
Not to worry. The skills trainings are usually conducted by trained coaches.
As a team manager to a P2 team, you just need to hand hold them a little bit more. Guide them to set their targets, timeline and get things organised. Keep them in focus of the task if they get too carried away. Motivate them. When making props, you may need to be more hands-on etc. Should be fine if you can afford the time. Can be quite fun. -
My DS did OM twice, his team won both years’ Spore Finals, and went on to the World Final in USA, and won 1st and 2nd place for both years.
Personally I think it’s really time consuming, the one week before the Spore Finals, kids pulled long hours til dinner time. Time management and parents’ support is important.
The World Finals’ closing ceremony were good eye-opener. Spectacular! Held in some huge indoor stadiums and the attendance were overwhelmed.
Representative teams from 66 nations, as young as pre-school age to Uni students competing in different category.
Personally I think it’s well worth it. -
mamago, your son did OM in primary school? I’m guessing he must be from ACS. ACS is really good in OM and the parental involvement is strong. You went with him to the US for the World Finals?
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jtoh:
mamago, your son did OM in primary school? I'm guessing he must be from ACS. ACS is really good in OM and the parental involvement is strong. You went with him to the US for the World Finals?
Haha, busted!
Yes, my boy is ACSian... we went to USA twice for the World Finals... with other ACSs and MGS teams, half of the passengers on board that 2 SQ flights were \"the Methodists\" (LOL..)
Had great fun, thou the late May were super hot summer in the USA East Coast... -
mamago:
jtoh:
mamago, your son did OM in primary school? I'm guessing he must be from ACS. ACS is really good in OM and the parental involvement is strong. You went with him to the US for the World Finals?
Haha, busted!
Yes, my boy is ACSian... we went to USA twice for the World Finals... with other ACSs and MGS teams, half of the passengers on board that 2 SQ flights were \"the Methodists\" (LOL..)
Had great fun, thou the late May were super hot summer in the USA East Coast...
This is your P6 boy? Guess he'll probably continue with the tradition in secondary school?
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jtoh:
mamago:
[quote=\"jtoh\"]mamago, your son did OM in primary school? I'm guessing he must be from ACS. ACS is really good in OM and the parental involvement is strong. You went with him to the US for the World Finals?
Haha, busted!
Yes, my boy is ACSian... we went to USA twice for the World Finals... with other ACSs and MGS teams, half of the passengers on board that 2 SQ flights were \"the Methodists\" (LOL..)
Had great fun, thou the late May were super hot summer in the USA East Coast... This is your P6 boy? Guess he'll probably continue with the tradition in secondary school?[/quote]
Yes, most likely... you know they say, once an ACSian, always an ACSian...
I think OM is part of the ACSI's CCA... still not quite sure thou. -
mamago:
I believe it's a module all Year 1s do. No wonder ACS teams are so strong in OM.
Yes, most likely... you know they say, once an ACSian, always an ACSian...
I think OM is part of the ACSI's CCA... still not quite sure thou.
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Thanks Alng and Mamago, will learn from both of you!
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mamago:
Haha, busted!
Yes, my boy is ACSian... we went to USA twice for the World Finals... with other ACSs and MGS teams, half of the passengers on board that 2 SQ flights were \"the Methodists\" (LOL..)
Had great fun, thou the late May were super hot summer in the USA East Coast... This is your P6 boy? Guess he'll probably continue with the tradition in secondary school?
Yes, most likely... you know they say, once an ACSian, always an ACSian...
is yet to be! I think OM is part of the ACSI's CCA... still not quite sure thou.[/quote]
The best is yet to be! :lol:
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