All About Preparing For Secondary One

[Herbie]

hazelwong:

Hi, do all schools do Design & Tech, Home Econs, in Sec 1 Express?

thanks

Nope! i know of some schs which does not hv any of the courses which u hv listed.

[hazelwong]

janet_lee88:

hazelwong:

Hi, do all schools do Design & Tech, Home Econs, in Sec 1 Express?

thanks

I don't know about all schools...but in son's book list, there is an apron.
Also, there will be 1 term for D&T, home econs and something else.

For history and Geog, I wanted to get assessment to revise...my obsession with assessment books never seems to fade :oops: Asked my cousin who teaches history if I should get one and he said no need. I'm completely lost where sec 1 is concerned...not that I still want to hold son' hand, but should I let go completely? :nailbite:

yup, mine has \"apron\" too! that'd be a sight to behold :rotflmao:

on a more serious note, I looked at the list of subjects -- 8, compared to P6 only 4! :shock:
I told my DS -- after going thru' this PSLE u better buck up (yah, something similar to u, Janet-- depsite working hard with him for whole year, yet he didn't do well - just scraped thru to Express stream)
I told him all up to him from now on; i can try to help, but he needs to pay attention in class and work hard to keep on top of things liao.
let's hope these boys grow up and mature a bit, before our hair turn white

my DS's intro booklet says that in Sec1, they will be concentrating purely on algebra. Will go look for that Casco book u mentioned.
thanks

[hazelwong]

Herbie:

hazelwong:

Hi, do all schools do Design & Tech, Home Econs, in Sec 1 Express?

thanks

Nope! i know of some schs which does not hv any of the courses which u hv listed.

well, maybe 'cos his is a neighbourhood school with N(A) and N(T) classes? i don't mind; in fact it'll be good- he can cook and fix things for me :evil:

[janet88]

Hi hazel,

We worked so hard with our kids, didn’t we? Well, our boys made it to express stream and that is something I thank God for.
Psle 2012 will be etched in my mind for a long time to come. My son told me somethingthe other day. He said he appreciated my company during the tough year…for supporting him and he loves me. That is a reward no amount of money cannot buy.

From 4 subjects to 8…the same frame of time in a week to study for, excluding CCA. It’s going to be another uphill task…time management PLUS tougher subjects. Hubby told me to let go and let son move on.
Off topic, what will happen to ME when my son is due for NS? 我会很不舍得.

The algebra math is by SAP.

Hi simkhoo,
I saw assessment books for history and geography…chose 2 but put them down after a while.

[hazelwong]

Yup, uphill task, but I think they (these boys) have to learn to push themselves-- it has been proven (and i hope they realise) that we mummies can only do so much to help.


NS!!! thats in the distant future-- clear the next hurdles first (O’ s, A levels etc) by then they should be big and strong (physically, mentally, spiritually) and then we must find something to do for ourselves, something we’ve put on hold because of the kids

[janet88]

hazelwong:

Yup, uphill task, but I think they (these boys) have to learn to push themselves-- it has been proven (and i hope they realise) that we mummies can only do so much to help.


NS??!! thats in the distant future-- clear the next hurdles first (O' s, A levels etc) by then they should be big and strong (physically, mentally, spiritually) and then we must find something to do for ourselves, something we've put on hold because of the kids

My son is very sticky to me although he is also close to his father. We as mummies have to pass baton to husbands when boys move to Sec 1...then I have to close both eyes....not bcos I am cruel but some things which hubby does can be eye sore.

I have forgotten what it feels like to be myself as well as couple time. I feel lost without kids but when they are around, I wish to escape from them. :slapshead:

[koguma]

Herbie:

hazelwong:

Hi, do all schools do Design & Tech, Home Econs, in Sec 1 Express?

thanks

Nope! i know of some schs which does not hv any of the courses which u hv listed.

Unless the schools are IP schools, else all schools should have Design & Tech, Home Econs.

According to Cedar's website, instead of doing the 3 subjects of Art, D&T and HEcons per week the students can focus on one subject (Craft & Technology ) at a time and this allows for more in-depth learning.

[miu0075]

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[Skyed]

miu0075:

My girl failed to appeal to yishun town and now needs to go back to second choice CHIJ St Joseph. Tomorrow first day to school but not have uniform. Anyone have one to sell or give away. Pls message me 98380075, I can collect today anytime .

Many thanks..

Most schools allow students to wear primary sch uniform for first week until they get sch uniform.

[janet88]

The first day of school went well.

Day 2 of orientation today.
Son told me lots of school rules to remember…must pass English, Math & Chinese tests/exams esp or else there is remedial.