2013 Sec 1 Discussions

[janet88]

mummy so kiasu:

My boy will need to manage his time properly. He join 2 CCAs (scouting & debating) that will require him to stay back on 2 week days & go back on Sat from 9am to 6pm.

There are more subjects in Sec 1 & fewer lessons being allocated to each subject. There is only 2 periods each for History & Geography. Literature is combined with English. My boy already told me that Geography is boring.

Think about it, it is good to be crazy in P6. It mentally prepare them for more crazy stuff in Sec 1. :rotflmao:

Your son is in ACS I? My friend's son is in Sec 2...scouts and another CCA. Have to stay back twice a week. Time management is very important.

History and geography only once a week. Last year was super crazy...kind of taught them to be a bit resilient. But at Sec 1, time is really insufficient.
Just yesterday, son complained he has no time to play. Hubby was like :slapshead: PLAY ???

[pchong]

Love Clouds:

Anyone can advise if parent still needs to supervise the kids when they are in Year 1? As I'm working, what should I look out for and how to monitor her work?

My DD1 is unhappy if I look through her homework, is it normal?
She said she wants to be independent and does not need me to guide her even in the mistakes (she said she will learn her mistakes from teachers). Tks

I think we as parents, need to let go at times. Your DD1 is getting independent and feels that she can handle her own stuff. In that case, you shd let her be on her own but occasionally peek in to see if she needs any help. If a child still need parents to check on them daily, it will be very tiring for the parents as well as the child will be very dependent, thinking that why should I care, since my mum is going to check for me later....

[janet88]

Love Clouds:

Anyone can advise if parent still needs to supervise the kids when they are in Year 1? As I'm working, what should I look out for and how to monitor her work?

My DD1 is unhappy if I look through her homework, is it normal?
She said she wants to be independent and does not need me to guide her even in the mistakes (she said she will learn her mistakes from teachers). Tks

I do not supervise son's homework any more. If he doesn't get it done, he will have to face the teacher...and the embarrassment of being scolded in front of whole class. But he does approach hubby or myself if he needs explanation. Hubby is the one coaching him for geography and math.

[kwcllf]

Love Clouds:

Anyone can advise if parent still needs to supervise the kids when they are in Year 1? As I'm working, what should I look out for and how to monitor her work?

My DD1 is unhappy if I look through her homework, is it normal?
She said she wants to be independent and does not need me to guide her even in the mistakes (she said she will learn her mistakes from teachers). Tks

I am facing EXACTLY the same problem. My DS doesn't want me to look through his homework. But at times, I still insists so that I know what is going on in school. When I spotted any mistakes, I would point out to him and tell him that it's better for us to correct on the spot rather than wait until the teacher passes back the corrected homework a few days or 1 week later.

Sometimes he is not happy but when I insist, he 'boh pian'. For for Higher Chinese, he don't mind my DW to help as he knows he require it.

[mummy so kiasu]

janet_lee88:

mummy so kiasu:

My boy will need to manage his time properly. He join 2 CCAs (scouting & debating) that will require him to stay back on 2 week days & go back on Sat from 9am to 6pm.

There are more subjects in Sec 1 & fewer lessons being allocated to each subject. There is only 2 periods each for History & Geography. Literature is combined with English. My boy already told me that Geography is boring.

Think about it, it is good to be crazy in P6. It mentally prepare them for more crazy stuff in Sec 1. :rotflmao:

Your son is in ACS I? My friend's son is in Sec 2...scouts and another CCA. Have to stay back twice a week. Time management is very important.

History and geography only once a week. Last year was super crazy...kind of taught them to be a bit resilient. But at Sec 1, time is really insufficient.
Just yesterday, son complained he has no time to play. Hubby was like :slapshead: PLAY ???

My boy is in Catholics High. UG or Sport is compulsory. Whereas, club or society is optional. He got interest in debating so we have to give him our support. Just hope he can manage his time well.

Yes, Teens also need to have time to play. Maybe try to clear his school work on weekdays & then play on weekends.

[pchong]

kwcllf:

Love Clouds:

Anyone can advise if parent still needs to supervise the kids when they are in Year 1? As I'm working, what should I look out for and how to monitor her work?

My DD1 is unhappy if I look through her homework, is it normal?
She said she wants to be independent and does not need me to guide her even in the mistakes (she said she will learn her mistakes from teachers). Tks

I am facing EXACTLY the same problem. My DS doesn't want me to look through his homework. But at times, I still insists so that I know what is going on in school. When I spotted any mistakes, I would point out to him and tell him that it's better for us to correct on the spot rather than wait until the teacher passes back the corrected homework a few days or 1 week later.

Sometimes he is not happy but when I insist, he 'boh pian'. For for Higher Chinese, he don't mind my DW to help as he knows he require it.

Sometimes, I did point out mistake to ds when I spotted it but ds sometimes refuse to correct it, saying that teacher doesn't allow them to seek help and change the answer. He insisted to remain the answer as it is and let the teacher to go through with him. I think it could be that in this way, the teacher will be able to know what are their strengths and weaknesses and able to focus on those topics that they are weak in.

[mummy so kiasu]

Love Clouds:

Anyone can advise if parent still needs to supervise the kids when they are in Year 1? As I'm working, what should I look out for and how to monitor her work?

My DD1 is unhappy if I look through her homework, is it normal?
She said she wants to be independent and does not need me to guide her even in the mistakes (she said she will learn her mistakes from teachers). Tks

My boy does his homework himself. We do not check his work & he will approach us when he needs help. Normally he needs help for Higher Chinese. He did not do Higher Chinese in primary school & Chinese is his weakest subject. His subject teachers will SMS me to update me on his performance or results.

[Love Clouds]

Tks for sharing. I’m worried cos there are more subjects and do not know how she is coping. I hope she can maintain her standard and does not slack.

[mummy so kiasu]

Love Clouds:

Tks for sharing. I'm worried cos there are more subjects and do not know how she is coping. I hope she can maintain her standard and does not slack.

This is only the first term. Maybe you could monitor her performance (test results) to determine whether she needs help.

[janet88]

Catholic High compulsory 2 CCAs too.

My friend did tell me she was concerned if her son had time to get hw done with all the staying back 3x a week initially. Weekends, her boy had tennis. However this year, the staying back reduced to twice a week.

If my son made mistakes in his work, I would prefer to leave it…so that teachers will know what he is not sure of…and then explain. No point giving perfect piece of homework. Hubby is agreeable with me on this…especially for humanities as he has no tuition.