2013 P1 Registration Exercise for 2014 In-Take

[SAHM_TAN]

cherrygal:

SAHM_TAN:

GEP does not mean the child is gifted in all subjects. I think it's good that school is helping them in their weaker areas.

There are GEP kids attending tuition/enrichment centres too, there's nothing unusual at all.

External tuition / enrichment is not unusual definitely coz good students go too but \"remedial\" class has an added connotation to it. You have to be \"selected\" by the teacher to attend remedial classes. It demoralises the kid who was just told last Oct he belonged to the top 1% of the entire cohort... the parents are quite worried about it.

But still good that school is helping. The parents will need to help their child get over perceived negative perception of remedial lesson. Like I posted, being in GEP doesn't mean all subjects equally gifted. Kids in top 1% also need time to adjust to the demands of GEP.

[phtthp]

Curious … Are there school bullies at the school care centre?


If the child doesn’t know how to do school homework - who will teach him how to do, step by step?

[cherrygal]

Aiyah, the older boys may not bully but will teach the younger ones weird stuff. So you gotta keep open communication with your kid. I always tell my boy that I cannot prevent him from learning those bad language coz he will learn them in NS anyway, but just becoz you know doesn’t mean you have to use them.


The teachers at the centre will teach the concepts. But students are encouraged to attempt the work by themselves. School teachers wouldn’t want the centre teachers to correct the kids’ homework. Kids learn by making mistakes.

[phtthp]

That is the concern, cherrygal.


If a child is placed in an after school care centre and is "taught" or catch on some bad habits from other kids, is no good. Kids in student care can be rowdy

[cherrygal]

Kids will learn bad things anywhere, even in top schools.


We cannot prevent, it’s only a matter of time. All we can do is to teach them what is right and wrong, and always maintain communication with the kids.

So far, I think there are more pros than cons with regards to using student care centres. Still better than getting a maid to watch your kid do nothing productive. Centres are good for typically lazy kids who would otherwise end up staying home watching TV and playing computer games after doing homework.

Better for kids to get some daily revision done, interact with kids his age and develop some good friendships. Majority of the kids there are good kids lah.

[paradit]

cherrygal:

Kids will learn bad things anywhere, even in top schools. Student care centres are just another avenue. Kids pick up bad habits from classmates in childcare, kindy, primary school, secondary school, parents, cousins, grandparents, NS...


We cannot prevent, it's only a matter of time. All we can do is to teach them what is right and wrong, and always maintain communication with the kids.

:goodpost:

[sembgal]

My cousin took her son out from external student care because her boy picked up the wrong habits and discipline was lacking in student care. Eventually, she packed her son to the grandparents’ place instead with a timetable and external tuition for her child. That’s why it’s important to get inhouse student care in Pri sch if possible. For external student care, check on how they handle discipline issues with children. Parents can observe how the children behave during parents pick up time like late 5 plus to 6 plus in evening. Your observation will be the best verdict if that particular student care is suitable for you to place your child in it.

[Blue Pearl]

Thank you very much for your comments. Yeah, i also agree that parents influence is important. hmmm based on the comments it seems that IJ toa payoh is not bad though it is a big school. Hope my girl can get good teachers as teachers are very important. Unfortunately, there is not much co-ed school around toa payoh if not can consider co-ed school for her.

[pooh_pooh]

Hihi!


I'm new to this forum.. my DD1 is going Pri 1 next year as well...staying at Bedok area, looking at Red Swastika.. May I know if there is any thread where can I find more information about the school such as the culture, strengths in CCA, etc.. thanks for helping!

I think I should be eligible for P2B.. when would the registration for P2B be? And when would results be know?

[hellokittyspore]

pooh_pooh:

Hihi!


I'm new to this forum.. my DD1 is going Pri 1 next year as well...staying at Bedok area, looking at Red Swastika.. May I know if there is any thread where can I find more information about the school such as the culture, strengths in CCA, etc.. thanks for helping!

I think I should be eligible for P2B.. when would the registration for P2B be? And when would results be know?

You can check with existing parents' network for Red Swastika -> http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/forum/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=4375&start=1760 on more information about the school.

You can confirm which phases you belongs to in this link and how long you need to wait for the release of result based on last year's detail.-> http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/admissions/primary-one-registration/phases/