Maha Bodhi

[MMM]

2818:

My son in P4 came back yesterday with a consent form to go Nanjing in Nov for some CL exchange programme. He is very eager to join but we parent abit of concern his capabilities of taking care of himself and many more. Is there someone whose children has attended the trip got something to share?

Hi,

My P6 girl did nanjing when she was P4. My P5 boy couldn't get in so he did Beijing when he was P4 last year.

Personally, I think it's good exposure for the kids to be away from home. How to live with their friends (they share room) and without their parents around. The teachers do a very good job updating on the website what they do on a daily basis and also post pics of the kids. I have a feeling they try to take everyone of them so that parents can see their kids.

Also if a child is sick during the trip, one of the teachers will stay behind to take care of the child. So parents need not worry.

I heard there are some kids especially for nanjing who missed home and were crying in the initial part. But most kids are fine. My boy missed us and shared that he cried (while going to sleep) on some nights. Personally, I think that is fine as it probably make the child appreciate their family more rather than take things for granted. If you are concerned if your child can take care of himself, maybe it's time to let go and expose him in a \"controlled\" environment.

[2818]

MMM,


Thank you for sharing. We hope he will be chosen and like you said good exposure for them.


Regards :thankyou:

[MMM]

2818:

MMM,


Thank you for sharing. We hope he will be chosen and like you said good exposure for them.


Regards :thankyou:

Good Luck!

My ds was late in submitting the forms. It's first come first serve basis. So he couldn't go to Nanjing and he was offered wushu in Beijing instead. He didn't have the wushu foundation but nevertheless he went and pretty much enjoyed himself. They got to visit the sites such as great world of china. I am unsure if this is an option this year. Didn't pay much attention to the form as don't intend to send them this year.

For Nanjing, they stayed at the student hostel and there will be someone to wash the clothes for them. We just need to label the clothes. My dd pretty much enjoyed her stay in Nanjing. Some highlights include the tian deng, prawn fishing, tea making, having lessons with the local children, some local sights, etc...

[2818]

Oop! My son submitted on the 2nd day beco’s we were hestiating to let him join. Anyway this year there is only one choice for P4, Nanjing. Wish him all the best.

[Wolfgirl]

Anyone knows where to buy the Monitor name tag, in case it is spoilt… Or this careless mummy loses it?

[7788]

the monitor badge is not sold. if really misplaced, just have to notify the teacher.

[Wolfgirl]

Thanks for reply on monitor badge.


For the upcoming meet the parent, do we go with our kids?

[7788]

not a must. really up to individual.

[nanogirl]

heard from my son that the school’s principal is leaving end of year. anyone can confirm this?

[worried_mum08]

yes she’s leaving, they were informed during the morning assembly