Rivervale Primary

[Unfair]

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Why was only selected P4 students parents need to attend?
Be it either meeting parents of weaker students or stronger students, aren't this going to affect students thinking/self-esteem?

Their 5A & 5B were known for the best class in the cohort. And the rest were being stream accordingly.
Again, why 5E, 5F & 5G parents do not need to attend? what does this mean?

not sure if these were the foundation classes, if it is, aren't this discrimination?
just wanna to know the rational behind this arrangement. do other schools adopt this way too?

[phtthp]

how many 2013 P1 classes, here in Rivervale?


from P4 - P6 - which are the top few classes ?

how you find the Teachers here - teaching Upper primary ?

[MyPillow]

Unfair:

This was from rivervale primary newsletter:

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Why was only selected P4 students parents need to attend?
Be it either meeting parents of weaker students or stronger students, aren't this going to affect students thinking/self-esteem?

Their 5A & 5B were known for the best class in the cohort. And the rest were being stream accordingly.
Again, why 5E, 5F & 5G parents do not need to attend? what does this mean?

not sure if these were the foundation classes, if it is, aren't this discrimination?
just wanna to know the rational behind this arrangement. do other schools adopt this way too?

It is quite common that the 2nd \"Meet the Parents\" session may not include all classes. In most cases, teachers will meet students who do not perform well. Myabe you can ask the sch P or VPs

[micollh]

Is rivervale 2013 one sessions now ? as in 8-230pm kind ? thks

[ericath]

Hi.. I'm new here, my child is in P1 nx yr.


Single session std timing is fm 7.40am to 1.50pm. I'm curious abt the extended hours required for P1 for CCA and remedial lessons, which can stretch to 4.15pm. Is it a std practice in schools, even at such young age?

FYI, below 2013 Rivervale timetable..

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[MyPillow]

ericath,

No worries for P1, generally no remedial. unless some kids are really weak in reading or numbers then probably need such extra lessons. Usually not that long.
The time table probably means this period of time is "protected" for teachers to conduct extra lessons to help the kids.

[ericath]

Thanks MyPillow..


Yah, P1 will not be required to participate for any remedial or CCA. It would be a challenge arranging for after sch transport if they do need to stay bk aft school, esp if we are working parents.

From what I see now, P1 seems rather relaxed for a start. which is gd for them to adapt.

[Supportive Mum]

ericath,


The new guideline given by MOE for P1 is not to have examination and little homework. Due to these reasons some parents view that it is quite relaxing for P1. Despite, no formal exam, there is some form of informal testing carry out by the teachers. However, the testing might not necessary be accurate as some kids might not be paying attention in class and teachers thought that they are not able to accomplish certain tasks.
I personally feel that P1 & P2 are very important years for foundation building. You should make sure that you teach your kids basic grammar rules and reinforcement maths concept taught in school and read lot of books with your kids. I realized from my experience the school does not really teach the kids grammar in P1. However, pls do not stress your child to do lot of assessment books. Make your child learning journey a pleasant one by being a proactive parent

[ericath]

Hey thks Supportive mum!


That's very good advice. As a 1st timer parent of a pri sch kids, I think I'm still learning to strike a balance to instill a holistic learning approach towards my kids. I do give him assessments though, but not excessively cos I believe there's still a need to get him into momentum, to at least get the basic foundations right. Yes, reading books is very impt.

Thks for the advice on grammar and reinforcement math. Will take note..

Personally, I find it abit challenging to gauge my son's performance in school, since most works are done in school. I appreciate the school's new approach towards a holistic learning (and not just academic) for the pupils. However, it's still early to see what kinda effects it will have.

Like what u mentioned, the teachers will gauge them based on informal testing. haha.. think my kid will face a challenge since he's very easily distracted. *headache :scratchhead: . Still figuring how to help him on that..

I think some parents r more experienced n some r newbies like me. So hope we can use this platform to share our experience with our kids, so that we can be better parents! :snuggles:

[my_little_rainbow]

Hi, any of your child in P2. Do you know if they have SA1 or CA1?