<![CDATA[Charis montessori]]>Anyone has feedback?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/12016/charis-montessoriRSS for NodeThu, 23 Apr 2026 20:10:07 GMTTue, 29 Jun 2010 11:55:26 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Charis montessori on Thu, 16 Apr 2015 21:46:24 GMT]]>Hi any open house coming up soon for charis montessori? Any recent feedback on e school is much appreciated!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1491075https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1491075Thu, 16 Apr 2015 21:46:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Charis montessori on Fri, 06 Sep 2013 02:13:04 GMT]]> Enrolment for 2014 - Registration now open


Dear All parents,

a)
Playgroup classes

1st session : 8.15 am to 10.15 am

2nd session : 10.15 to 12.15 pm


b)
Nursery 1 to Kindergarten 2 classes (ie. N1 to K2)

1st session : 8 am to 11.30 am

2nd session : 11.30 am to 3 pm


Other programme
c)
Chinese enrichment classes

1st session : 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm

2nd session : 3 pm to 5 pm


d)
Montessori Phonics /
Mathematics Enrichment classes

Time : 3 pm to 5 pm


telephone: 6749-8928
enquiry@charis.sg
http://www.charismontessori.com

Kembangan MRT station

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1090927https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1090927Fri, 06 Sep 2013 02:13:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Charis montessori on Fri, 06 Sep 2013 01:59:34 GMT]]>http://i41.tinypic.com/2ebs9wj.png\">

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1090922https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1090922Fri, 06 Sep 2013 01:59:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Charis montessori on Sun, 09 Dec 2012 08:01:02 GMT]]>many K1 / K2 Charis parents had expressed feedback to lao shi that they would like their children to have a good headstart for some Primary 1 Chinese topics.


Thus, wef January 2013 -
Charis montessori kindergarten kickstart a new good, comprehensive intensive Chinese immersion enrichment lessons daily.

weekday: Monday - Friday daily
time: 3 pm - 5 pm
duration: 2 solid hours / per session

target level: K1 and K2 only

as Chinese immersion lessons start at 3 pm daily -
if you wish to transfer your child from AM session (8 am - 11.30 am) to PM session (11.30 am - 3 pm), may do so.

as this is a good intensive program to help your child build early strong foundation in Chinese / Mandarin, Charis parents are encouraged to sign up your child.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/916129https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/916129Sun, 09 Dec 2012 08:01:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Charis montessori on Sun, 09 Dec 2012 07:39:28 GMT]]>A typical day in Charis Montessori kindergarten start by singing praises to the Lord.

Thereafter, your child get to enjoy Circle time, Snack time, Montessori lessons, followed by interesting Chinese activites.

Montessori time include -
Practical life, Sensorial activities, Phonetics, Maths and Cultural activities.

There are outdoor programs as well.
If rain, children are ready for outdoor play in sheltered backyard.
For year end concert, kids get to become brave David or beautiful Esther.

a day never pass without fun filled learning experiences and love from dedicated Charis teachers. Moreover, a low teacher-child ratio give your child a good headstart for Primary 1.

for more info - may visit or call 6749-8928 or email
enquiry@charis.sg

address :-
8B Jalan Masjid
#01-03 Kingston Terrace
(1 minute walk from Kembangan MRT station)

\"Jesus love me, Yes, i know. For the bible tell me so.\"

\"Let your child grow in wisdom, stature and in favor with God and with men\".

map
https://maps.google.com.sg/maps?hl=en&q=map+8b+jalan+masjid+singapore+418929&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x31da180712a7b339:0x122b9da2c0397a0e,8B+Jalan+Masjid,+418929&gl=sg&ei=pT_EUISmFcmOrgfU24CgBQ&ved=0CCwQ8gEwAA

website
http://charismontessori.com/ourcurriculum.html

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/916124https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/916124Sun, 09 Dec 2012 07:39:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Charis montessori on Sun, 11 Sep 2011 06:01:05 GMT]]>Thank you, surfermom. I pm you.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/582220https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/582220Sun, 11 Sep 2011 06:01:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Charis montessori on Sun, 11 Sep 2011 05:25:11 GMT]]>Dear all, thanks for advice. My son continued in Charis after all…everything’s great so far as they even had afternoon enrichment which gives me a one-stop-solution.


As for Chinese, they have it daily - one China modern teacher and one local. Both very good and wide variety of activities for every skill set. Definitely happy there so far. Next year onwards, Charis will be MOE-reg, can use Baby Bonus and include Afternoon Session in addition to Morning session.

Teachers are all very caring, decent and Montessori-trained.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/582205https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/582205Sun, 11 Sep 2011 05:25:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Charis montessori on Sun, 11 Sep 2011 01:18:35 GMT]]>not stated:-

http://www.charismontessori.com/timetable.html

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/582116https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/582116Sun, 11 Sep 2011 01:18:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Charis montessori on Sun, 11 Sep 2011 01:14:44 GMT]]>

phtthp:


btw, how often are the Chinese lessons, inside the 3.5 hrs kindergarten curriculum ? is it daily ?
Hi,
Why don't you check up their website?
http://www.charismontessori.com/

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/582114https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/582114Sun, 11 Sep 2011 01:14:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Charis montessori on Sat, 10 Sep 2011 09:13:31 GMT]]>stick to ‘Charis’.


though Bethesdal kindy is good, Charis is better. Big size kindergarten not important. Important thing - is the environment conducive for yr child to grow up in, during the key foundation years ?

the word Charis - originates from the word ‘Charisma’, combined with Grace of God. does your child have charisma ? do you want your child to grow up with charisma, where he / she is being highly favored, by both men and God ? That’s how the name Charis originates.

btw, how often are the Chinese lessons, inside the 3.5 hrs kindergarten curriculum ? is it daily ?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/581869https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/581869Sat, 10 Sep 2011 09:13:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Charis montessori on Fri, 01 Apr 2011 05:21:16 GMT]]>From what I understand, Charis is not specifically associated to any church…but as ‘Charis’ means ‘Grace’ in the hebrew, the environment is very loving, unconditional love and total happiness. My son has continued there and actually, doing ‘Full Day’ and I can really see he’s loving it. He seems to have grown so much in these 1 mth. Charis has linked up with My Gym, Growing Paints & Chinese Speech & Drama so the kids hv 3 days of external programmes in the afternoon, if you like. save the hassle of bringing the child there, I cannot emphasise enough that this is perfect arrangement for working parents as you don’t compromise on just ‘Child care’ envt, Charis has quality prog for the children. In addition, they hv allotted naptime, catered lunch, tea break snacks etc, school bus to bring them to My Gym, Growing Paints & walk to next building for Chinese. These 3 are famous. My son totally enjoys ‘My Gym’ and after trying out for 1 month, I’ve decided to let him continue full-day for ‘My Gym’ and ‘Chinese Speech & Drama’ at Kembangan Plaza. Everything is tailor-made for you, if you like…like start at 9:15am instead of 8:15am, choose which afternoon program, or whichever…talk to them what you need, they are very nice and personal.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/389917https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/389917Fri, 01 Apr 2011 05:21:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Charis montessori on Fri, 01 Apr 2011 04:53:34 GMT]]>May I know what church is Charis Montessori associated with? tks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/389906https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/389906Fri, 01 Apr 2011 04:53:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Charis montessori on Wed, 27 Oct 2010 02:25:10 GMT]]>Hi Junicorn,


Actually, the teacher-movement is minor. It all started with a permanent teacher having a relapse in her cancer illness, hence her slot is the 'changing' one. One more teacher came in for a few terms but left due to family issues not because of the school. Now, the teachers are quite fixed and moreover, my son had 1 permanent 'China' chinese teacher whom I think is very good. She won't hesitate to nag me ahaha...frank, open and in the interest of the children. I prefer this to simply keeping quiet abt my child's devt/problems etc.

Just to let you know that they are always improving their environment, teaching, etc and I can see it. Communication booklets are provided for, PTA meetings every quarterly and my son is even involved in the year-end concert tho' he's not even 3yrs old. This is usu for graduates. Yes, they are strong on Montessori method without being too extreme (they follow age grp). I don't like those that lump 2yrs old with 6yrs old in same class. If you know what I mean. Class size is small enough, clean etc. My son was never affected by 'teacher movement' as other teachers fr other classes also interact with him. They actually swap teachers across classes to facilitate closer interaction among ALL students/teachers and to encourage the children not to be overly-dependent on any specific teacher and yet not in an overwhelming way. Everyone, incl the Principal, is hands-on and in classes. Charis is one of the few schools I know that incorporate a strong Montessori system into a Christian one. With complete praise & worship before class, Bible stories etc. Bethesda, on the other hand, doesn't have all these at all, only 1 short session every Fri.

I did speak to some parents and it's true that Bethesda is a Christian Kindy-typically big class-size, structured and more serious, big compound, just like P1. It's true that my son has the rest of his life fr P1 onwards to get structured and serious! It's in his nursery/kindy days that he has the most fun. Montessori sch allows his foundation days to get filled in on Creativity, fun, exploration, attention fr teachers etc, far more than a normal christian kindy. My husband worries abt him being in such a 'free' environment and afraid that he will panic at P1. This was my main concern too. However, if a Christian Montessori system will build up his confidence, creativity & personality, he will not have problems fitting into a structured envt later on. I trust & believe that his positive foundation years will prepare him well enough to meet changes & challenges. At Bethesda, the teachers have been with them fr early days. They are very very senior i.e. serious, not-so-young, more fierce as opposed to younger (mid-late 30s, not the really young), fun, interactive teachers in Charis. Can you visualise it?

I'm still struggling with this. However, I'm more likely to let my son continue in Charis...the Christian praise/worship/Bible at least one hr a day is precious...plus Montessori method which will train his creativity, personality etc...Imagine that fr P1, he will be plonked into the serious education system for the next 15yrs...what's there to miss? One parent I know see a big diff between their older kids in kindy vs Charis. I've def seen him BLOSSOM over the past one year. See http://www.charis.sg for info.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/283032https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/283032Wed, 27 Oct 2010 02:25:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Charis montessori on Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:08:06 GMT]]>Hi surfermom,

I was also considering Charis cos it’s near my place but i heard the turnover rate is pretty high here. Was your son’s class affected? Btw, is the montessori element strong? Still can’t decide if a montessori school or a ‘traditional’ school is better. Esp when the fees for a montessori school is much higher than the ‘traditional’ school. Hope to hear from u…thanks!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/279606https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/279606Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:08:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Charis montessori on Wed, 06 Oct 2010 13:48:55 GMT]]>Proximity is a bonus! Charis is just on the other side of the road, so it's really not so bad. Yes we are really at a fix. Charis is very personal and gives a nice touch as opposed to big Bethesda which is what I like and dislike about it. I do think it's good to let my son be exposed to a real school environment, but I've to be prepared that it might not be as personal as Charis. I'll def hv to pray about it. I will not hesitate to put my 2nd child (when it happens) in the Toddler program once again, as well as Holiday programs. 😄

Problem is that I can't find fault with Charis that makes my decision-making tough.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/271563https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/271563Wed, 06 Oct 2010 13:48:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Charis montessori on Sat, 02 Oct 2010 01:44:19 GMT]]>i guess i decided on Bethesda as i have heard that kids who come from the Montessori background find it difficult to adapt to Pri 1/ Singapore Education system.


Moreover, Bethesda is very near to my new place 🙂

So you have a place in both schools? yes, its hard to decide. Gave me a headache. Seems like you prefer Charis, why the need to change? 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/269170https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/269170Sat, 02 Oct 2010 01:44:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Charis montessori on Fri, 01 Oct 2010 13:04:08 GMT]]>Oh I see…I understand. I suppose you chatted with the principal too? Ms Wee did tell me that apart from saying grace and a once a week short service, they don’t have any more christian activities. On the contrary, Charis is really much more into Christian teaching as they have Praise & Worship every morning, Bible stories & moral lessons. This is the main reason why I am undecided. Bethesda is almost like a normal kindergarten.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/269055https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/269055Fri, 01 Oct 2010 13:04:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Charis montessori on Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:29:34 GMT]]>He's now attending Tumbletots but I would prefer a Christian environment for him 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/269047https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/269047Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:29:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Charis montessori on Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:13:31 GMT]]>Hi PreciousGift, oh wow seems like it…classmates. Actually, I’ve not decided and I still dunno what to do. Is yr child attending another school now? Hope to c u soon.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/269043https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/269043Fri, 01 Oct 2010 12:13:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Charis montessori on Fri, 01 Oct 2010 01:05:41 GMT]]>Thanks for your detailed reply. I’ve also signed my son up for Bethesda (Katong) next year. He is turning 3 this month. Our children maybe classmates next year!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/268700https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/268700Fri, 01 Oct 2010 01:05:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Charis montessori on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 09:51:21 GMT]]>Hi all,


Seems like I’ve feedback to contribute as my 2-half yr old son is currently in Charis Montessori and I also have a place in Bethesda (Katong) for next year (paid deposit). My son has been in Charis since Jan and I must admit I’m very pleased with the school and his development. Personally, I feel the principal is very important as it is with any leadership. Roland is Charis’s principal and he’s super hands on. He is the one who leads Praise & Worship in morning sessions and also goes into classes. For those who are not Christians, this session is optional and there are many non-christians as well. This is just to say that the principal is very involved. Curriculum is Montessori-based and we receive Progress Reports every quarterly. There’s both English & Chinese (fr China and she’s very good) teachers so the curriculum is def balanced, quality and I’ve nothing to complain abt, honestly. Despite being a small sch, they always inculcate interesting activities such as cooking, outings, art sessions with "Growing Paints" artist, face-painting, lots of handicrafts etc.

Parents often consider cleanliness and ‘how often the kids fall sick’ as a factor. Charis tops this! They are clean and of cos, check temp/hands etc before session. My son did fall sick abt once a month when he first started sch but it eased off totally in a few months. This is merely his first exposure to school. They hv very good hygiene practices etc. My son really blossomed during these 8mths there. He’s so besotted with the guitar as he sees Roland with it quite often. He also brings in his own little guitar and tries to lead singing sessions. Bigger schools would not be so flexible if my son tried to do that. But Roland actually encouraged him to ‘play his guitar’ and sing to the class. I appreciate all these small little flexibilities which I’m not sure Bethesda would accomodate as they are a proper big kindergarten.

I signed up for waiting list early this year as I wasn’t sure if I would keep my son in Charis. Plus it’s a very popular school so I just put our name there. We got a place and I paid one month’s fee. I love Bethesda (Katong) Principal and she’s a friend of my Care Group Leader. Similar to Roland, she’s highly involved, highly motivated and a great Principal. Many put their kids there because of the Principal. What I loved abt Bethesda is the Kindergarten environment-big school, many classes, uniform, outdoor playground etc. I preferred letting my son be in a real Kindergarten environment so that it’s easier when he moves on to Primary School. I’ve no issue with Bethesda curriculum-they prepare their children well for Pri 1, just like Charis. Bethesda teachers have been there for the longest time as they do have a good, long history. Charis is considerably new so the teachers do occasionally change every now and then. However, there are some permanent faces and generally, the teachers are really caring, gentle and good.

For my family, a strong foundation in christian values, praise & worship is utmost important. Roland happened to also be from my church which is a super plus point. Bethesda is also christian but they really don’t practise any christian activity except saying Grace before eating. Obviously to non-christians, this is not a consideration. Charis really is a Grace-based school and most teachers are nice Christians. I dare say it’ll be near impossible for me to find another school that has Praise & Worship first thing in the morning for my son. The subsequent 3 hrs are standard school curriculum. My son totally enjoys going to school.

Hope this helps to shed some light on these 2 schools. Feel free to ask if you need more info.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/265795https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/265795Fri, 24 Sep 2010 09:51:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Charis montessori on Wed, 30 Jun 2010 05:56:14 GMT]]>would like to know too. i’m considering Charis Montessori and Bethesda (katong) Kindergarten for my son.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/211384https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/211384Wed, 30 Jun 2010 05:56:14 GMT