Learning Point - Discussion

[phtthp]

Imami:

Puzz...zzle:

what is GIE? how to enrol in this progrm? base on SA2 result?

Gie = gifted in English. Lp's \"higher level\"/high achiever's class. I believe they would still want to assess the kid, even if the sa2 result is excellent.

Yes, Imami is right !
LP still need to assess your (P4 to P6) child for their English / Maths programme - even if your child comes from one of those nine GEP centres (NYPS, HPPS, RGPS, Tao Nan, Nan Hua, Catholic High, Rosyth, St Hilda, ACS Barker)

i asked teacher - why not make it an automatic entry into GIE, since they are already GEPpers ? They don't base on SA2 results.

Reply was -
because there're some GEPpers who got selected for (P4 - P6) GEP programme who may be strong in Maths, but weak in English, or vice versa.
It does't mean that all GEPpers from (P4 - P6) are strong in both English and Maths. So LP will still need to assess them, be it the child take LP English or Maths program.

[Imami]

phtthp:

i asked teacher - why not make it an automatic entry into GIE, since they are already GEPpers ? They don't base on SA2 results.

Reply was -
because there're some GEPpers who got selected for (P4 - P6) GEP programme who may be strong in Maths, but weak in English, or vice versa.
It does't mean that all GEPpers from (P4 - P6) are strong in both English and Maths. So LP will still need to assess them, be it the child take LP English or Maths program.

yes, a gifted kid may not be an all rounded kid. Gie, as it's name suggest, caters for those with strong English foundation and there is capable of a higher standard.

[sean wife]

Just thinking aloud… For some centres like TAS, they allow a child who is advanced to go one level higher, for example p1 attend p2 class… I understand that learning point does not allow such skip levels in the past, maybe that’s why they have the gifted program now for advanced kids…


Do u think there is a difference in the 2 approaches, and if your child is quite advanced, which approach would u prefer I.e attend one level up or attend more advanced class in the same level?

[phtthp]

2013 P1 HeadStart (for K2 kindergarten children)

each lesson: 1.5 hours duration

@ Thomson Plaza branch
telephone: 645-333-23

Tuesday
4.30 pm - 6 pm

Wednesday
4.30 pm - 6 pm

Thursday
4.30 pm - 6 pm

Friday
7.30 pm - 9 pm

Saturday
due to overwhelming response, available time slot left is: Saturday, 2.30 pm – 4 pm. The rest are full house; some on waiting list.

morning
8.30 am - 10 am

10.30 am - 12 noon

afternoon
12.30 pm - 2 pm

2.30 pm - 4 pm

4.30 pm - 6 pm

Sunday (closed)

[phtthp]

titank:

I understand that LP going to set up a new branch in Bt Timah Plaza.

Yes, LP had set up a new branch in Bukit Timah Plaza (BTP), on level 2.
Learning Point BTP will offer English programmes ranging from Pre-Primary to JC level.
The centre is IT-enabled, to make learning and teaching more fun and engaging !

BTP is surrounded by institutions such as Ngee Ann Polytechnic, MGS (Primary and Secondary) and Pei Hwa Presbyterian primary.

telephone: 6453-3323

all lessons at BTP commence in - January 2013 .

picture of BTP :-
http://www.learningpoint.com.sg/PRISM/prismSep2012.pdf

[Ymy]

Hi! For P1 headstart class (2013), do you mean that weekdays class still have vacancies?

[phtthp]

Ymy:

Hi! For P1 headstart class (2013), do you mean that weekdays class still have vacancies?

Yes ! P1 HeadStart (2013) for K2 kids, born 2007 -
@ Thomson Plaza (north) - still got vacancies, for weekdays and Sat 2.30 pm - 4 pm timeslot.

@ Simei (east) - limited vacancies, for both weekdays and Sat.
some kids already on wait list, for next February 2013 intake.

contact: 6783-3608

@ Bukit Timah Plaza (west) - many vacancies (brand new centre).
BTP recruiting students now.

note:-
maximum class size (from K2 - P6) in all 3 branches: 12 kids (max)

[Ymy]

Hi! Thanks for the update. I asked for Friday 7.30-9pm slot , was told that is full. Will call up and check with them again.

[Ymy]

Hi! Thanks for the update. I asked for Friday 7.30-9pm slot , was told that is full. Will call up and check with them again.

[phtthp]

is there any 2013 K2 child (born 2007) by now still encounter problem trying to read ?


if Yes, Thomson Plaza starting new course commencing January 2013 to help this group of kids. But is going to be twice a week commitment. Thus, you need to stay committed to bring your child down, twice a week. They're trying to recruit pupils now.

This means the entire 8 module (for whole year) will cover :-
from Jan - June 2013: focus on phonics, reading.
from July - mid Nov 2013: become \"P1 Headstart\", ie. cover grammar, compreh, basic compo writing skills.

when enter P1 nowadays -
the primary school teachers are not going to teach your child How to read, nor going to teach your child phonics.
They expect your child to be able to read.
If your child can't read, school will send them to attend LSP (Learning Support program).