Nan Chiau Primary

[mummy so kiasu]

octoberbaby:

Whether the teacher is able to control the environment, depends, even some parents allow their children to climb over their heads.


If teacher is good, will be posted to first class liao. There will be records such as PSLE results. Lets say 6A under this teacher can produce 30 students to score 260 above, definitely
this teacher will be
recommended for
promotion.

Just for your info. It is not
necessary that top classes
will get the best teachers. None of the HOD takes 6A this year. Chinese HOD teaches 6C, English HOD
teaches 6B, Science HOD teaches 6B & 6D & Math HOD teaches 6F.

[Fruitiebear]

We attended the orientation exercise for our child last Monday. The staff was well organised and I was pleased with the way most teachers handled the children. The student ushers were particularly helpful, directing parents at the school main gate. I am feeling proud to be a parent of NCPs, though my journey has barely started. I hope I won't be disappointed in the months, and years to come.

[MeiZi]

octoberbaby:

Whether the teacher is able to control the environment, depends, even some parents allow their children to climb over their heads.


If teacher is good, will be posted to first class liao. There will be records such as PSLE results. Lets say 6A under this teacher can produce 30 students to score 260 above, definitely this teacher will be recommended for promotion.

Not true. At least that's what I observed in this year's FT allocation. So-called good teachers were not deployed to the best class.

mummy so kiasu:

Just for your info. It is not
necessary that top classes
will get the best teachers. None of the HOD takes 6A this year. Chinese HOD teaches 6C, English HOD
teaches 6B, Science HOD teaches 6B & 6D & Math HOD teaches 6F.

Agreed.

[VJA]

MeiZi:

octoberbaby:

Whether the teacher is able to control the environment, depends, even some parents allow their children to climb over their heads.


If teacher is good, will be posted to first class liao. There will be records such as PSLE results. Lets say 6A under this teacher can produce 30 students to score 260 above, definitely this teacher will be recommended for promotion.

Not true. At least that's what I observed in this year's FT allocation. So-called good teachers were not deployed to the best class.

mummy so kiasu:

Just for your info. It is not
necessary that top classes
will get the best teachers. None of the HOD takes 6A this year. Chinese HOD teaches 6C, English HOD
teaches 6B, Science HOD teaches 6B & 6D & Math HOD teaches 6F.

Agreed.

Agreed. Not necessary best class will get best teachers. Understand years ago they did that but not now.

[octoberbaby]

VJA:

Agreed. Not necessary best class will get best teachers. Understand years ago they did that but not now.

Change principal, everything changed.

Good to hear that good teachers are not allocated in the best class. However, 6A standard is still the best leh compare to 6B, 6C led by HOD.

Just to check is A class the best of all or A and B are equally best?

[Lynmummy]

I think the principal is trying to level the playing field so it is true that not necessary the HOD will be in the best class. During the PTM, the teacher shared that his philosophy is to help all kids not just those in the top 3 classes.


Though for p6 this year, HODs not in the 6A, most of the other teachers still delivered. Each year juz need to pray for good, caring and responsible teachers. All schools have their share of good and not so good teachers so as parents need to monitor and extend support and help whenever necessary. It is juz like adults trying to adapt working with different types of managers.

Whether A class is the best class, we will only find out on 22 Nov… Psle results release day.

[Vevey]

Need to make a quick decision abt BiCEP by tonight, so experienced parents, please help…


1) is there much homework/projects/preparation needed at home?

2) Does your kid find e program interesting &/or demanding? If yes, in what ways?

3)is there lots of memorizing or test?

4) is it possible to drop out mid program if can’t cope?

Ds quite a potato, so in a way we thought e program might b useful to interest him in Chinese culture n history etc

[VJA]

Vevey:

Need to make a quick decision abt BiCEP by tonight, so experienced parents, please help...


1) is there much homework/projects/preparation needed at home? Not much homework but every Mon 2 hours after class.

2) Does your kid find e program interesting &/or demanding? If yes, in what ways? Yes, so far my DD enjoys it. They learn alot of Chinese culture, hstory and they have SHHK camp (no staying) in P4. She loves this. Fun and interesting. P5 will have a compulsory trip to TW or CN.

3)is there lots of memorizing or test? Nope. only one test end of the yr

4) is it possible to drop out mid program if can't cope? nope. is a 3 yrs commitment

Ds quite a potato, so in a way we thought e program might b useful to interest him in Chinese culture n history etc

I never regret my DD joins the program though was rather worried that she has no time for homework. She don't find it stressful to be in it.

[Vevey]

Thanks, VJA!

It's e 3yr commitment that worries me, Ds could b so frickle minded at times.

The letter mentioned creative writing.. Is it compo or...?

VJA:

Vevey:

Need to make a quick decision abt BiCEP by tonight, so experienced parents, please help...

1) is there much homework/projects/preparation needed at home? Not much homework but every Mon 2 hours after class.

2) Does your kid find e program interesting &/or demanding? If yes, in what ways? Yes, so far my DD enjoys it. They learn alot of Chinese culture, hstory and they have SHHK camp (no staying) in P4. She loves this. Fun and interesting. P5 will have a compulsory trip to TW or CN.

3)is there lots of memorizing or test? Nope. only one test end of the yr

4) is it possible to drop out mid program if can't cope? nope. is a 3 yrs commitment

Ds quite a potato, so in a way we thought e program might b useful to interest him in Chinese culture n history etc

I never regret my DD joins the program though was rather worried that she has no time for homework. She don't find it stressful to be in it.

[dombry]

Just wan to ask, when will the booklist for next yr be given?


Tot will be today as stated in letter but DS came home with none.