Maha Bodhi

[Kiasu_Glory]

Hi, does anyone have any private bus contacts serving Tampines area ? I've checked with the MBS school bus service, they only have big buses serving Tampines, but I would prefer smaller buses so that my dd dun have to travel too much is possible.


thanks in advance

[Wolfgirl]

How is the amount of homework for P1?

Manageable?
I have a neighbour who says her son (MBS P2 now) has to work on HW from 8-10 every night. (That is so scary)

[mamabear]

I know i am being very kiasu in asking this.. Do Maha Bodhi have Chinese new year celebration (combined session am and pm)? I am thinking that the celebration might be on 8/2 next year? kiasu as I must pre-apply leave months in advance due to my nature of work.. any one, TIA :slapshead:

[mamabear]

MMM:

mamabear:

I am thinking of buying a label to make name labels for his books etc. Is that allowed? or are the kids supposed to write their names manually?

I made those simple name stickers (CL + EL names) for the kids. I stick it on their exercise and workbook. No complaints, I suppose it is fine. I think if it it is simple and neat (nothing fanciful), it is fine.

We also use those cartoon name stickers on their textbooks.

thanks MMM :thankyou:

[lostbunny]

Wolfgirl:

How is the amount of homework for P1?

Manageable?
I have a neighbour who says her son (MBS P2 now) has to work on HW from 8-10 every night. (That is so scary)

Probably depends on the teacher. Both my p1 and p3 DS do not have much homework. For the P1, the teacher said that she prefer the children to do their work in class so that if she sees them doing incorrectly, she can correct them on the spot. For my p3, some days he finishes his homework in sch and some days he brings home 1 to 2 pieces of homework.

[MMM]

2818:

Do take note that when you signed up as a PSG for the first few days of school you may not or high chance you will not be assign to your kid's class.

I think their intent is to allow the kids to mix with their new friends and not cling on to their parents. However, as a volunteer, you will still be able to get fairly upclose with your kid during recess. They will block the canteen area so parents are not allowed to go in. Only PV can do so when helping out with the class.

[lostbunny]

mamabear:

I know i am being very kiasu in asking this.. Do Maha Bodhi have Chinese new year celebration (combined session am and pm)? I am thinking that the celebration might be on 8/2 next year? kiasu as I must pre-apply leave months in advance due to my nature of work.. any one, TIA :slapshead:

Yes, it's combine session when it comes to CNY and National Day celebration. Usually the kids just go to school for 2 hours.

[MMM]

lostbunny:

Wolfgirl:

How is the amount of homework for P1?

Manageable?
I have a neighbour who says her son (MBS P2 now) has to work on HW from 8-10 every night. (That is so scary)

Probably depends on the teacher. Both my p1 and p3 DS do not have much homework. For the P1, the teacher said that she prefer the children to do their work in class so that if she sees them doing incorrectly, she can correct them on the spot. For my p3, some days he finishes his homework in sch and some days he brings home 1 to 2 pieces of homework.

Yes, I agree with your observation as well. Maybe the neighbour's child did not focus in class and hence cannot finish the homework that's why he has so many homework every night? Only for P5 onwards then do my kid have so much homework. Even the P4 is manageable.... But again it depends on teachers.

[Wolfgirl]

Thanks for feedback about HW. I will always want to heed government advice: let the children have play time and enjoy their childhood.

[spring]

MMM:

journey:

Hi all,

I'm new here. I am a former MBS student, and would like to join the alumni. Would appreciate if anyone can advise the procedure and fee to join. Thank you.

Hi,

Pls go to the enclosed link.

http://www.mbsalumni.org/e_index.htm

□ 申 请 为 永 久 会 员 ($200/=)
□ 缴 付 普 通 会 员 (年 费 $24/=)

I recalled when I first joined, I joined as a ordinary member for a year and subsequently converted to life membership. You might want to call them to check out....

I recalled paying around $100? for life member 8 years back (when my dc1 is 2 years old). It does appear that the price has increased probably due to inflation. So good to join earlier than later.

Note that if you are using it for P1 registration, non-alumni falls under phase 2A2 while alumni falls under 2A1. With no change in regulations, 2A2 is very safe. Some of my ex-mates didn't join alumni and their kids are also in MBS.

Hi MMM,

I am keen to enrol my child in MBS. I glance thru the thread n saw that u posted e above. Just to check if i am still in time to join the alumni for the P1 registration? My child is k1 tis yr so she is due for registration next yr. All along i thought tat the only way is thru joining buddhist federation.

Also, Im residing in sengkang. Want to find out those who live more than 2km from MBS, how do u guys get in? After seeing the gd reviews abt the school giving fair chance to weaker students too, makes me feel tat it shd have e right environment tat i want my child to be in.

So any helps or advice will be appreciated. Many thanks.