MOE - We wish, we want.... so we write

[janet88]

MR06:

The staggered hours would also alleviate traffic congestion. We may even see more babies in the pipeline..... Btw, why am I the only one writing regularly in this thread? :?

sweetie, i agree with you.
if schools can start at later hour, it will definitely reduce morning peak jam. for eg, son's school starts at 8 am every tue...he gets to sleep in a little later too.

but the prob is if schools end later, kids reach home later and they will have lesser time to get homework done...esp those who take school buses.

[MR06]

janet_lee88:

MR06:

The staggered hours would also alleviate traffic congestion. We may even see more babies in the pipeline..... Btw, why am I the only one writing regularly in this thread? :?

sweetie, i agree with you.
if schools can start at later hour, it will definitely reduce morning peak jam. for eg, son's school starts at 8 am every tue...he gets to sleep in a little later too.

but the prob is if schools end later, kids reach home later and they will have lesser time to get homework done...esp those who take school buses.

Janet jie jie

Your boy boy is in Sec 1, naturally there would be more homework. I'm suggesting staggered hours for Primary Schools. The no. of hours in a day is fixed. It's a matter of sleep up early and waking up early or sleeping late and waking up later.....

nms1:

MR06:

I had been mulling this for some time and after reading this article, (Girl, 14 sold sex for drinks http://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20130108-393979.html), decided to pen my thoughts.

As all primary schools will be single-session by 2016,( Transition of Primary Schools to Single Session http://www.moe.gov.sg/initiatives/single-session/) I hope MOE would initiate and co-ordinate the staggering of school hours to cater to the different needs of families in response to a more complex and fast-paced living environment.

We could have say schools starting at 7.30am, 8.00am, 8.30am and as late as 9.00am. Eg. if Toa Payoh has 8 schools, There would be 2 schools that starts at each respective time.

It would enable parents especially salaried employees with fixed hours to juggle better between family and work. They can choose a school that fits better with their routine creating less stress and enabling them to discharge their parental duties well in their kids formative years.

The staggered hours would also alleviate traffic congestion. We may even see more babies in the pipeline..... Btw, why am I the only one writing regularly in this thread? :?

It's a good idea in theory but with the P1 registration system as it is, how many parents really have the choice between very many schools?

The P1 registration may be tweaked....... With staggered hours, some parents may put more weight on school hours in their choice of school and it may not necessary be a popular school.

[Nihauma]

I wish moe will ban unhealthy food and drinks in school canteen.

[Jennifer]

Recently I had a concern and so I sent a feedback to MOE via its online feedback form http://www.moe.edu.sg/about/contact/


I got a reply and the matter had been investigated.

Trust me, MOE really appreciate us writing to them directly.

[33mama]

I would like :-

1) Smaller classes - 30 pax would be a good size
2) almost full day session mainly morning allocated for academic and afternoon for more nature, understand the world/history, sports activities, excursions, baking/cooking sessions.
3) no homework. everything is done during curriculum time
4) shorter holidays - Mar 1 week, June 2weeks, Sep 1 week, Dec 2 weeks - to allow kids more time to internalize what’s learned. the holidays removed to be used for camping activities. I find camping (overnight/no overnight) allows the kids to learn more relationship building and creating better bonding time.

[nms1]

33mama:

I would like :-

1) Smaller classes - 30 pax would be a good size
2) almost full day session mainly morning allocated for academic and afternoon for more nature, understand the world/history, sports activities, excursions, baking/cooking sessions.
3) no homework. everything is done during curriculum time
4) shorter holidays - Mar 1 week, June 2weeks, Sep 1 week, Dec 2 weeks - to allow kids more time to internalize what's learned. the holidays removed to be used for camping activities. I find camping (overnight/no overnight) allows the kids to learn more relationship building and creating better bonding time.

I agree on points 1 & 2. Make the day start a bit later and run longer. Give the teachers more time to widen the childrens' horizons and also make school timing more family friendly. If we followed European type hours (9-4) maybe more parents could work shortened hours and not have to be reliant on after-school care, maids and family members.

I don't agree with 3 & 4. Homework is important for the children to learn to work independently and also for the teachers to see what they understand and what they don't (assuming parents don't correct everything of course!)

For holidays, I would like to see the year-end holiday shortened slightly but 2 weeks is too short. A month would be about right. If you make it too short imagine the crush for overseas flights. The teachers also need a break as well as time to prepare for the following year.

[MR06]

Jennifer:

Recently I had a concern and so I sent a feedback to MOE via its online feedback form http://www.moe.edu.sg/about/contact/


I got a reply and the matter had been investigated.

Trust me, MOE really appreciate us writing to them directly.

Definitely, if it relates to an incident and/or school specific. By writing in a forum, we can explore possibilities, get feedback from diverse group of people..... It is the opportunity to pick each other's brain that makes a forum unique.

[jedamum]

Why want to shorten holidays for kids?they are just kids…

Have you wished for a shorter holiday when you were a student?

[janet88]

33mama:

I would like :-

1) Smaller classes - 30 pax would be a good size
2) almost full day session mainly morning allocated for academic and afternoon for more nature, understand the world/history, sports activities, excursions, baking/cooking sessions.
3) no homework. everything is done during curriculum time
4) shorter holidays - Mar 1 week, June 2weeks, Sep 1 week, Dec 2 weeks - to allow kids more time to internalize what's learned. the holidays removed to be used for camping activities. I find camping (overnight/no overnight) allows the kids to learn more relationship building and creating better bonding time.

1) Class size of 30 up till P6.
3) Homework still needed to assess students' understanding. So I never correct kids' work, preferring teachers to know what mistakes are made.
4) Holidays remain the same. Some teachers still have to return to school and are only free to take holidays till much later. Most importantly, yours truly here also needs time to recuperate.