2012 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[yukilei]

janet_lee88:

Hi a child,

I read your post with delight (in fact i printed it) bcos it was posted based on your personal experiences...and for first-timer parents like myself with kids going to secondary school, it's really interesting to read.

Mummies,
The first 5 days after PSLE has been FUN...completely no academic work. He truly deserved that break.

Then I got son to read newspapers everyday and write a diary on day's happenings.
Went to SAP (publisher) website to check out some reference titles. Wow, the English grammar/vocab at sec 1 is no joke :nailbite:
Once sec 1 exams are over, I will borrow some titles for son to read them. Language is very impt especially in secondary...cannot be so lax.

Ha janet_lee88, u know, I was super KS. I've bought the Sec 1 English Grammar book!!!! I like this book as it provide lots of explanation & learning points. I thought it's good for DS to take this opportunities to lay his foundation firmer. But he has yet to start reading. Only plan to get him started next week, but do it slow.

[mommylow]

yukilei:

mommylow:

[quote=\"pchong\"]PSLE exam is over, does your dc still go to school?

The teachers won't be teaching any lesson to these kids so I wonder why do they need to go and what do these kids do in school? Just play and chat with friends? :?

My DS was just complaining that he was wasting his time in school doing nothing much after the PSLE. The teacher leaves them to their own devices. A lot of games like board games, namely Scrabble and Monopoly, and even art work and drawing etc are not allowed by the P. They are only allowed to do reading and play games provided by the school which the students find boring. The whole P6 cohort is fuming mad with the P. My DS's classmate brought out his Chinese chess set to teach my DS chess but was stopped by their teacher. In fact, even the teachers empathize with the students as they have strict orders from the P to prohibit such activities. I feel this is not right. What a waste of time going to school doing nothing interesting. It is not productive at all. To think there are about 4 more weeks to go? Should'nt the school conduct interactive lessons or workshops to stimulate the student's mind or conduct talks to help these P6 students to prepare for secondary school life?

Wonder what other parents' P6 DCs are doing in school everyday.

Oh, why is the school so strict. My DS is enjoying himself in school each day. His English teacher, lady, played their favourite soccer match in class. She even go further, playing soccer with the class. DS said sometime they'll have longer recess too. He's enjoying himself each day. [/quote]FYI, my DS skip school today and probably tomorrow too. He rather stays at home and does his own stuff than waste another day in school doing nothing much. At the most, I'll write a letter to the teacher and tell them honestly about how we feel. Dun think they can do anything to us. :roll:

[Chenonceau]

mommylow:

FYI, my DS skip school today and probably tomorrow too. He rather stays at home and does his own stuff than waste another day in school doing nothing much. At the most, I'll write a letter to the teacher and tell them honestly about how we feel. Dun think they can do anything to us. :roll:

I would probably do the same if I were you. Reminds me a little of Matilda.

[Mum of 3]

My DD’s school teachers have organised post-PSLE activities for the students. I understand that the students get to learn computing (eg. formatting WORD documents) and engage in some sports activities.

[janet88]

Mummies,

My son has been staying at home since 3rd Oct...I make him read newspapers, cut out articles and write diary every night.

No point going to school when teachers will leave them to own devices.
Might as well accompany me at home...bonding :evil:
So far, he has helped me to clear up the books/shelves, tidy his room and vacuum.

[janet88]

yukilei:

janet_lee88:

Went to SAP (publisher) website to check out some reference titles. Wow, the English grammar/vocab at sec 1 is no joke :nailbite:

Once sec 1 exams are over, I will borrow some titles for son to read them. Language is very impt especially in secondary...cannot be so lax.

Ha janet_lee88, u know, I was super KS. I've bought the Sec 1 English Grammar book!!!! I like this book as it provide lots of explanation & learning points. I thought it's good for DS to take this opportunities to lay his foundation firmer. But he has yet to start reading. Only plan to get him started next week, but do it slow.

I'm planning to make a trip to Popular to check out some English titles.
My neighbour's son is in Sec 1...an avid reader but still not strong enough to manage Sec 1 English syllabus :faint: My son is nowhere near him where reading is concerned. I've kept to my promise of continuous fun after PSLE...now he has to buck up and start reading ST.

[grownupbaby]

May I know what time we need to be at the school on the result release day (tentatively Nov 22). Will it be early morning or noon time?

[janet88]

grownupbaby:

May I know what time we need to be at the school on the result release day (tentatively Nov 22). Will it be early morning or noon time?

I don't know...it will be mentioned the day before results are out.
Told hubby we must collect results with him.

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grownupbaby:

May I know what time we need to be at the school on the result release day (tentatively Nov 22). Will it be early morning or noon time?

Will be about noon time. Good luck!

[isetan]

Officially 12pm.