The Write Place by Mexxi Three - Discussion

[doodbug]

I was on the wait list for a trial assessment for nearly a year. Both my children have just sat for the assessment at TWP. In my view, the spelling list for the assessment is reasonable for the level. I believe most kids clear the assessment without too much of a fuss.


Initially, I wondered whether TWP was being selective about the calibre of students it takes. However (just my guess) I do not think they discriminate based on the child's language competence or his calibre. They are looking out for learners who can adapt to their style of teaching; keen learners who are able to concentrate for 2 hours and will not disrupt the class. I know of kids who are average in English who are attending TWP.

The fees are steep; steeper than TAS for sure, which is causing us to dither about the registration decision as well. Nevertheless, we have decided to give it a try for one term and will evaluate after that. TWP makes clear its expectations that children are to learn spelling, do corrections and to redrafts of compositions - I am not sure how my kids will take to that but we will see! On the one hand I like the idea of discipline in writing; on the other hand I hope this doesn't stymie their interest in writing. Going in with an open mind.

Happy to hear other TWP experiences

[jedamum]

fattypie:

Hi all,


Just to share my view. Know of a friend's daughter who was there at TWP from P1 to p6. Her written composition was only 'so so'. My niece who was rejected by TWP when she seek admission during P3, went on to other enrichment centre. From there on, my niece top her composition every year in school (same school as my friend's dd) and high distinction in UNSW. The demand at TWP seems high because there are only three teachers teaching P1 to P6.

hi fattypie,
thanks for sharing your views!!
from what i read, they only admit students into P3 at end of P2 (started on website that Waiting lists for N2 to Pri 2 (2013)...only). there is no enrolment for students into P4 at end of P3 (but i see vacancies on their datasheet :? )....if i read correctly. so your niece was denied admission, not fail assessment, right? maybe they dont admit students during middle of the year? can anyone verify? if so, meaning they only do enrolment end of the year, that will explain the long(time) waitlist.

[seekdoze]

fattypie:

Hi all,


Just to share my view. Know of a friend's daughter who was there at TWP from P1 to p6. Her written composition was only 'so so'. My niece who was rejected by TWP when she seek admission during P3, went on to other enrichment centre. From there on, my niece top her composition every year in school (same school as my friend's dd) and high distinction in UNSW. The demand at TWP seems high because there are only three teachers teaching P1 to P6.

There are currently six teachers teaching P1 - P6.

From what I understand, TWP does not take in students from P3. That might be the reason why your niece's application was rejected?

[seekdoze]

jedamum:

from what i read, they only admit students into P3 at end of P2 (started on website that Waiting lists for N2 to Pri 2 (2013)...only). there is no enrolment for students into P4 at end of P3 (but i see vacancies on their datasheet :? )....if i read correctly. so your niece was denied admission, not fail assessment, right? maybe they dont admit students during middle of the year? can anyone verify? if so, meaning they only do enrolment end of the year, that will explain the long(time) waitlist.

You are right on that. There is no enrollment for students into P3 at the end of P2. Their last batch of new students registration are for those going P2 at the end of P1. However, they do accept students, say for example P1/P2 (2012) to join their current P1/P2 existing classes should they pass the assessment test. But, they will not take in current P3 or new enrollment for students going P3 at the end of P2.

I last spoke to them and understand that from 2013, they opened up more classes (both weekdays & weekends). Weekend classes are usually higher in demand esp for FTWP. Vacancies for P4 weekend class? My guess, probably this is one of the extra class they started, or maybe drop out students due to the higher fee? Their fee is indeed on the higher end.

They do take in students during the middle of the year. Mine started with them in Term 2.

[Pigrabbiit]

I just brought my dd for assessment today. Have to wait about 3 days to know if she was accepted or not. But I do not know if I should choose this school if she was accepted. Or should I try for TAS instead. Dilemma


Hi fattypie,

Do you mind sharing which school does your niece goes to? Thank you in advance

[doodbug]

Pigrabbiit:

I just brought my dd for assessment today. Have to wait about 3 days to know if she was accepted or not. But I do not know if I should choose this school if she was accepted. Or should I try for TAS instead. Dilemma


Hi fattypie,

Do you mind sharing which school does your niece goes to? Thank you in advance

Hihi,

How was the assessment? You will roughly have an idea seeing how the spelling turned out

[Pigrabbiit]

doodbug:

Hihi,

How was the assessment? You will roughly have an idea seeing how the spelling turned out

Hiaz, she might not get selected cos she only gets 7/10 for spelling.

[doodbug]

My son’s assessment was last week and he did not get full marks either … But he made it through. So no worries!

[Pigrabbiit]

are you going to sign up? By the way, which timeslot are you gg? They mentioned fri and Sat are still available. I'm really reluctant to take the Sat slot (if DD is selected) :sad:

[doodbug]

Hihi, REALLY? Weekend slots are still available?

I haven’t paid for my son yet - am supposed to go down tomorrow. Was planning on a weekday afternoon slot.