Raffles Girls' Primary

[mwchua]

Andaiz:

mwchua:

Need your kind help. For those of you with P1/P2 kids taking school bus to RGPS, based on your experience, what is the average time the school bus will arrive at the school ?

If for example the school bus reach the school at around 12.20pm, however the pm session will only start at 1pm, how will your girls spend the time when they arrive at the school till lesson starts at 1pm ?

Thanks.

Rgds,
Ming

Ming, my gal's schoolbus (No 31) reaches school before 12.15 as it beats the one-way traffic along Hillcrest Road. Most bother buses would arrive before 12.30pm. With exception of Wed (contact time: 12.30pm either in Hall or in the Classroom while the PV's help with activities whilst the teachers have their weekly meeting), the pm session begins at 1pm.

The girls would line up in the hall and read or chat with friends. :love:

Hi Andaiz,

Thanks for your kind reply.

May I enquire what time does your girl get on the bus then ?

I am just worried that if they arrive at the school too early prior to the actual lesson starting time, they might not be adequately supervised.

Rgds,
Ming

[Andaiz]

mwchua:

May I enquire what time does your girl get on the bus then ?


I am just worried that if they arrive at the school too early prior to the actual lesson starting time, they might not be adequately supervised.

Rgds,
Ming

We live pretty near so she gets on the bus just after noon.

The girls have to be \"confined\" to the hall since lessons are on in the class anyway. Plus the hall is just next to the P's office...she naturally becomes the discipline person when it gets too rowdy.

Ming, it's a price that FTWM like myself would have to pay unless one can take timeoff of ferry her to and from school everyday. Something I'd call an occupational hazard lo! :roll:

[Andaiz]

Hi there, it's unbelievable that the hols are almost over. Anyone has any idea what to pack for 1st day of school :roll: since the timetable is not forthcoming?


Just EL, MT and Math should do?

Haiz...one would have thought that DD being in P2 we should be expert by now

[jsmama]

Just got to know from the school bus vendor that my girl (Pri 1 in 2010) will be the 1st to be pick-up at 11am from my place and last to be drop off at 8pm!! I cannot imagine that she have to spend ard 3hrs everyday in the bus, desperate looking for alternative to go to school. We stay along sembawang road, near Yishun. Any recomendation for carpool or taxi sharing?

[mwchua]

Andaiz:

Hi there, it's unbelievable that the hols are almost over. Anyone has any idea what to pack for 1st day of school :roll: since the timetable is not forthcoming?


Just EL, MT and Math should do?

Haiz...one would have thought that DD being in P2 we should be expert by now

Dear Andaiz,

Can you still remember what did you pack for qst day of school for P1 last year ?

Also, for 2009 P1 parents, what is the school protocol with regards to parental attendance during the 1st few days of P1 ?

Some other schools's PVG will organise parental talks for 1st few days of new school term, any idea if RGPS PVG will organize similar talks ? I surfed the school's website but could not find any related information.

Thank you.

Rgds,
Ming

[asil]

[quote]Hi asil,


Generally, one has to be careful when interpreting 'average' T-scores in schools with GEP pupils. The average includes the GEP pupils who tend to score better. For eg. I believe that the average for GEP pupils in RGPS every year is about 265. (I read this from another thread). The school's average is about low 230s. The true average for the mainstreamers then is lower than 230, after excluding the 70-plus GEP pupils. Hope this helps a little.

Cheers! Celebrate[/quote]THanks sleeping beauty for your insights!

[Luanee]

Andaiz:

Hi there, it's unbelievable that the hols are almost over. Anyone has any idea what to pack for 1st day of school :roll: since the timetable is not forthcoming?


Just EL, MT and Math should do?

Haiz...one would have thought that DD being in P2 we should be expert by now

Good question, I havent thought about it yet... yeah probably EL, MT and Math would do I guess...

[Luanee]

mwchua:

Dear Andaiz,

Can you still remember what did you pack for qst day of school for P1 last year ?

Also, for 2009 P1 parents, what is the school protocol with regards to parental attendance during the 1st few days of P1 ?

Some other schools's PVG will organise parental talks for 1st few days of new school term, any idea if RGPS PVG will organize similar talks ? I surfed the school's website but could not find any related information.

Thank you.

Rgds,
Ming

Hello Ming, I didnt go to school with my dd at all during her first day of P1 in 2009. I just sent her off at the void deck where she boarded the school bus and crossed my fingers she turn up there at the right place.

Me and dh went there during recess time to see her and she just smiled and waved at us. Anyway the principal already assured us during the orientation that there be ample teachers and pvs on hand to guide any lost kids during the first day so I guess we just left it to their hands.

[gr2knc]

Hi my dd will be in P2 next year.For those parents with dd in P1 next year DO NOT WORRY!if she takes the school bus or if she is dropped in school by car she will be escorted to the hall by either a PV or teacher.When I look back I think the girls were MORE confident (I’m a big girl now attitude)than the parents(especially the DAD’S)Things to bring-Math 1A-Part 1,MT-1A,pencil box with max 4 sharp pencils,rubber,ruler.DON’T FORGET THE NAME CARD.Pin it on her uniform.The same one they had on 4 their orientation.If it is lost just get another one.Pack some snack for them.They will each have a P2 buddy.Happy new year to all!

[gr2knc]

Oops!I forgot to mention the 1A books are the activity books and also she MUST have a reading book(story book)NO comics in her bag at all times.Last year on Tues and Thurs they had to have a MT reading book.I got my girl to have a MT book in her bag on all days.Noit easy asking a 6-7 year old to remember to bring her MT reading book only on those 2 days.They can’t read their textbooks too(except during exam period)