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It may mean that the class size is bigger for the older kids in K1/K2. If not mistaken, the toddler, N1/N2 class sizes are usually smaller so that the teachers can give better care and attention to the younger ones. So, it may be a case where the 4N classes are merged into 3K classes. JMO

DesertWind:

Hi Daddy Gecko,


How are you doing?

Say, there is a \"Marymount Kindergarten\" thread over at the \"Pre-school\" section. Why not share with us your experience there and also help to answer some of the parents' questions?

My son just started Nursery at MMK and so far, so good.

I have one question, I notice there are 4 Nursery classes but just 3 K1 and 3 K2 classes. Does it mean demand for K1 classes drop after Nursery? Why do you think this is so?

Happy New Year!
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DesertWind:

Hi Gecko,


Just checking did you put your kids into MMK from K1 or earlier from Nursery?

I have enrolled for next year Nursery (4yo) but now am really tempted to defer it for another year and go for the morning session instead of afternoon. Reason being DH and myself really wanted to send him to school before we go to work. Also we think 4 yo he will benefit more from a smaller class size.

As for next year 4 yo, still got time to be more flexible to DIY enrichments like go for Berries for 2 days, Julia Gabriel or other enrichments for other days....

Any comments appreciated.

:celebrate:

DesertWind:

Gecko:

I would love a Gecko avatar. Unfortunately, I am clueless when it comes to such things...... Gecko

PS - imagine. I bought an electric typewriter when I started at NUS!

Dear Gecko,

Last time policemen wear shorts. Last time I also learn typing on a MANUAL typewriter!
No excuse!
Go get an avatar or get tankee's help! :slapshead:

Gecko:

I would love a Gecko avatar. Unfortunately, I am clueless when it comes to such things...... Gecko

PS - imagine. I bought an electric typewriter when I started at NUS!

Gecko:

I would love a Gecko avatar.

DesertWind:

Hi Gecko,


How about getting an AVATAR soon for your nickname? I suppose it would be a pix of a lizard?

Gecko:

.......Even if you don't get am session and really wantit, no problems. Check with Lillian, who runs the school office. If you \"arr\" with her, I am sure you can fin a place. If not the following year. MMK gives existing pm session kids 1st opportunity to switch session.


BTW, my sister will be sending her 2d one there next year.Also for pm session. Also one of last few to enroll. Two of you aren't related are you??
Gecko

PS - maybe I know your MIL (ha). I have been going to Holy Spirit for almost 37 years!

Gecko:

....Academically, I cannot say that MMK is the best or even one of the best. Probably somewhere in the middle. On this, don't expect too much........ But I think MMK provides quite good pastorial care. I am a Catholic, so it was either MMK or the kindy run by Holy Spirit Church.


The wide open spaces are great for the kids. Don't worry about it too much. One bonus is that no air-con. \"Fresh Air\"

All in all, my kids enjoyed / are enjoying their stay in MMK. My girl misses it.

An unexpected bonus is that quite a lot of the girls end up at SNG, CHIJ (TPY) or Marymount Convent OR Pei Chun / Ai Tong. Many of my daughter's friends ended up at SNG so that was great for her.

Hoped that helped!

Gecko

PS- put your kid in the am session. I always thought that it is better for the kid.

DesertWind:

Hi Gecko,

:welcome:

So how is your boy doing at MMK?
I registered my boy for Nursery next year but I am a bit concern about the huge premises. Will the boy get \"lost\" or \"blur\" about where is his classroom and took long time to settle in?
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