Maha Bodhi

[cheehoe]

16th and 17th are for formal registration and run through with parents of the school culture. At the same time, there will be vendors there on school books sales, school bus arrangement, uniform ordering, after school care, etc.


Bring along cash as this is the only mode of transaction.

[mamabear]

Spent $300 on 3 sets of uniform, 2 sets of PE attire, 3 pairs of socks, and all the textbooks plus some assessment books on sale.

education here is expensive!

[sinng1120]

Hi,


I went to the 17th october registration yesterday.

And my daughter will be in class 1E next year! :rahrah:

Any of your kids is in class 1E too?

[20062008]

Hello,


Did anyone realise no text book for English?

I go thru the list again and confirm no text bk to buy for EL lesson?

5 colour files, purple for HDP. What is HDP?

Existing MBS mothers can advise? Specially why no text bk for EL…?

Going thru some of the bk and realise Buddhist study & moral text book all in Chinese…:p trying to get use to it.

[mamabear]

20062008:

Hello,


Did anyone realise no text book for English?

I go thru the list again and confirm no text bk to buy for EL lesson?

5 colour files, purple for HDP. What is HDP?

Existing MBS mothers can advise? Specially why no text bk for EL...?

Going thru some of the bk and realise Buddhist study & moral text book all in Chinese...:p trying to get use to it.

Yup, no English textbooks. I was pretty surprised too. Buddhist study books are optional. You can choose not to buy as the kid can opt out from the lesson, acc to the bookshop seller.

[chowon]

20062008:

Hello,


Did anyone realise no text book for English?

I go thru the list again and confirm no text bk to buy for EL lesson?

5 colour files, purple for HDP. What is HDP?

Existing MBS mothers can advise? Specially why no text bk for EL...?

Going thru some of the bk and realise Buddhist study & moral text book all in Chinese...:p trying to get use to it.

This is not only for MBS students. You will be briefed on the Houghton Mifflin approach during the orientation. Other schools are using the Stellar approach for their EL lessons.

hth.

[hellokittyspore]

20062008:

Hello,


Did anyone realise no text book for English?

I go thru the list again and confirm no text bk to buy for EL lesson?

5 colour files, purple for HDP. What is HDP?

Existing MBS mothers can advise? Specially why no text bk for EL...?

Going thru some of the bk and realise Buddhist study & moral text book all in Chinese...:p trying to get use to it.

Hi,

My DD is going to P1 next year too.

You might want to visit Maha Bodhi website ( http://www.mahabodhi.moe.edu.sg/programmes_eng_prog.php ), to understanding more on how the school teachers are going to teach our kids and assessed their performance.

Based on what I read from Maha Bodhi website, they are under SAP (Special Assistance Plan). Based on MOE website ( http://www.moe.gov.sg/media/press/2008/02/enhanced-programmes-by-special.php ), SAP primary schools will teach non-examination subjects such as Art, Music, Physical Education and Social Studies in Chinese.

HDP stands for Holistic Development Profile. See you more often at kiasu parent forum.

[20062008]

Hello, thanks for reply on my queries.


Mama bear,
I bought whole set since it is 1st year...:) so wont be rushing just in case miss out this or that. Buddhist study/moral - I find it is going to be challenging for my kids as it is in Chinese. Anyway, it will be good since i hope they hv more CL environment. Btw, after yr post I realise I spent around $300 too hahaha....

Chowon,
Yes I saw fm site here on EL approach for Maha. Tot there will be some text on it.
HM approach and Stellar approach...interesting.

Hellokittyspore,
Thank u. See u too.

Anyway, happy to get everything settle before year end. It nice feel that MBS actually let us know and prepare all before yr end!

Son's graduation & concert today....:D

[sinng1120]

Hi mummies,


Would like to check, do you all buy handphone ( just for calling) for your primary 1 kid when they go to school next year?

[chowon]

sinng1120:

Hi mummies,


Would like to check, do you all buy handphone ( just for calling) for your primary 1 kid when they go to school next year?

As stated in the school's handbook, the students are not allowed to bring hp to school. hth