Pat's Schoolhouse

[joycemyl]

Hi! Edtan


Thanks. Will do that. Good advise.

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[dolphin]

Hi joycemyl


Any comments after your visit to the ctr?

Went to Pat located at Halifax yesterday, the experience at the school is pleasant but distance wise it may be a hassle on the transportation.

Appreciate if you can share on your visit to Meyer and Siglap schools.

[SAHM]

Hi


Anyone have experiences with PAT schoolhouse? Anyone got children from there?

1. Are they really very good as in your children learn a lot of knowledge and prepare well to handle worksheets or curriculum in P1 (in top Primary schools)?

2. I am looking at the ones at Halifax and Claymore. Chinese teachers at Halifax look patient and experienced but English ones looks bored.
I prefer the English teachers at Claymore as they looks more cheerful when teaching.

3. Are your children good in languages in terms of articulating their thoughts?

4. Actually My new place is very near to the new branch at Jubilee Park…just a stone’s throw away but i am quite reserved about the experiences of the teachers there as PAT just bought over them about 1 year ago. So, the teachers were all from the previous childcare which had only being operation for 1 year then PAT took over…

1 friend told me Halifax is the best cos it has very experienced teachers.

5. Do you think your money is well spent?

6.I am thinking full day arrangement but my friend said most of them are in half day.

7. Do you still have to supplement with enrichments(In academic subjects) in order for your child to prepare well for P1?

8. Do they learn thru fun like doing crafts, exploratory activitives…and etc? Do they also pick up life skills?


Appreciate anyone’s comments.

[ChiefKiasu]

SAHM:

Hi


Anyone have experiences with PAT schoolhouse? Anyone got children from there?...

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[VooVoo]

SAHM:

Hi


Anyone have experiences with PAT schoolhouse? Anyone got children from there?

1. Are they really very good as in your children learn a lot of knowledge and prepare well to handle worksheets or curriculum in P1 (in top Primary schools)?

2. I am looking at the ones at Halifax and Claymore. Chinese teachers at Halifax look patient and experienced but English ones looks bored.
I prefer the English teachers at Claymore as they looks more cheerful when teaching.

3. Are your children good in languages in terms of articulating their thoughts?

4. Actually My new place is very near to the new branch at Jubilee Park...just a stone's throw away but i am quite reserved about the experiences of the teachers there as PAT just bought over them about 1 year ago. So, the teachers were all from the previous childcare which had only being operation for 1 year then PAT took over...

1 friend told me Halifax is the best cos it has very experienced teachers.

5. Do you think your money is well spent?

6.I am thinking full day arrangement but my friend said most of them are in half day.

7. Do you still have to supplement with enrichments(In academic subjects) in order for your child to prepare well for P1?

8. Do they learn thru fun like doing crafts, exploratory activitives...and etc? Do they also pick up life skills?


Appreciate anyone's comments.

1. Can't answer this yet since my boy is only 3.5 yrs old. But, I think he has learned a lot at school.

2. I'm very happy with my son's English and Chinese teachers at Halifax.

3. He is better in using English in articulating.

4. Not sure abt that coz Halifax was the only Pat's schoolhouse location I visited before signing up.

5. I feel assured of good quality of childcare, so money is well spent.

6. My son is on full-day. There are definitely kiddos who are on full-day.

7. Being kiasu, I will be...when the time comes. Top of my mind will be Chinese.

8. I think so, that's what Pat's good for, right?

[toffee]

Hi mummies,


i am also considering Pat’s schoolhouse at Jubilee Park for my 2yo and would greatly appreciate any feedback and comments on this school.

i spoke to the acting principal and she sounded very nice. However, i did not get to speak to the teachers as they were occupied with some program when i went to visit them. Is is true that the quality of the teachers are not as good as other pat’s schoolhouse since they were "taken over" by Pat’s? As the school fees are considered expensive to me, i would like to get some assurance that the money would be well spent.

Any mummies with children in P1 and formerly from Pat’s can share how your kids transit to P1?

Many thanks in advance and Cheers!

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Seems like quite a few at Halifax and good comments on dedicated teachers.


Anyone can share on Lim Ah Pin branch please?

1. I’ve been there to check out but could only speak with the principal. Could not go into the classrooms to see nor speak with the teachers. Are they kind not fierce?

2. Can parents whose kids are on full day share if it’s taxing or repetitive for their children please? The principal said she has a few on full day and said it’s not repetitive for the children as they do not remember much of what they learn so it’s not a problem.

3. Full day care - Food (menu) at pat’s? Nap time at Pat’s? Wonder if they get to nap 1 to 2 hours in between AM and PM sessions.


I was impressed with Pat’s as the principal speaks very well and I saw tapoles painted on the children’s faces, drawings, props etc and seems like a fun environemet. Pat is not really convenient for a non-drive parent like me and it’ll be a challenge with daily ferryings (rainy seaasons dreaded). Considering Agape at SK but read the teachers are fierce. Witnessed a couple of episodes myself. So what if they are a stone throw away. I want my son to be happy in a place where he spends 12 hours in.

Ok enough of my story. Sorry about that. Appreciate any advise from all. Thanks much.

[tinkerbell]

hi…


hope i’m not too late on my comments on PAT’s Schoolhouse.
my gal is currently in PATS Halifax and has been there since playgroup.
b4 choosing PATS, being the lazy me only went to Lorna Winston for a view. Didn’t like the location cos its too deep in and taking schoolbus is out for her at this young age. I didn’t went into details like curriculum etc with the principal at PATS cos i chose it for the location - ez to fetch her to/from school for logistical reasons
My gal was v shy & timid and she took a full year to get used to school. Even by Dec she was crying by the time she is anywhere near the school.
i contemplated changing school, thinking it was suitable for her plus she’s always falling sick (every 3 weeks on avg). Went to see a montessori near my place but didn’t like their teaching mtd. And thinking of the trauma of adapting for her again is something i don’t even wanna think abt.

Me in my ignorance, had placed the blame of her falling sick etc on the school but when i actually open my eyes n ears thru what i saw & feedback fm other friends, i realise i was being too narrow-minded.

During her nursery year (2nd year), we hv seen a change in her.
She’s grown more confident (tho still shy), fantastic articulation (for a 4yr old) and great imagination & creativity (tons betta than me).

The school principal actually know all (or most) of the students’ names, so does most of the teachers. We can comunicate with the teachers thru SMS or phonecalls (which i try to aviod unless a v big issue) . There is so much personal touch that i felt very safe having my girl there.

And she’s actually looking forward to starting her K1 class this week.
Frankly, i couldn’t ask for more…

[baobei]

Anyone send your child to these schools? Any feedback on the teachers and curriculum?


Is it better than MMI, Kinderland, Cherie Hearts?

[huskies]

Hi

Anyone placed their child at this childcare? Appreciate some feedback. Thanks.
Huskies