2011 PSLE Discussions and Strategy

[atutor2001]

NickleBee Tutors:

... during my dental school days and for one memorable case.....

Woh! You are an undergraduate in accountancy cum a full time tutor and was a dental student previously....

[NickleBee Tutors]

atutor2001:

Woh! You are an undergraduate in accountancy cum a full time tutor and was a dental student previously....

Yes thats right. I was a dental student in NUS previously. I studied there for 3 years. I quit when i realized that i was not suited for it in more ways than one.

Now i'm studying accountancy which i feel is very much related to my passion which is setting up and running businesses (I have set up 2 over the years).

I was always very frustrated and puzzled with the financial control part of running a business so i decided to take up accountancy which will give me a good grounding in management accounting, financial control and business law. I also love to teach so well here i am giving tuition.

[mrswongtuition]

Thanks for your offer but...


1. I'm just appalled at how journalists work. Just for the sake of 'readership'. Upset - yes. Anguish - no.

2. As a teacher and tutor, we are usually not bothered by such things unless it affects our reputation. As the other parents here have posted, they understand that I'm not like what they said in the article, so no harm done.

3. Why kick up a fuss and provide them with more news? They did not mention my name or nick, so just leave it as that. Sometimes, the more you stir things up, the worse it gets. 越描越黑 - The more you try to explain, the worse it gets.

Also, what effect had the article on me?
Erm, actually, I did not even know it exists until someone posted the link here. And when I finally read it, it just feels upsetting to be misunderstood. Not to the extend of feeling 'anguish'.

So, seriously, no harm done. In fact, I got positive responses from parents who assure me that I'm doing the right thing by sharing with them. And I will continue to do so!

Psst, seriously, if you are teaching that many students to be considered a 'full time tutor', how come you have so much time for such an interview when it's exam period now? Cos I'm up to my neck with lessons and only manage to come into forum during my short little few minutes break between lessons.

[mrswongtuition]

Anyway, THAT is off-topic.

Can we get back to the topic?

More tips:
1. Healthy diet and healthy bodies. Encourage them to eat healthily (more fruits) and exercise regularly (daddies and mummies, set good examples by spending time playing some sports with them).

2. Positive mindset. Encourage your child to do their best. Understand their limits (well, let's be honest, some children are really A* material and some are not - Aim for the moon so that even if you fail, you land among the stars). Teach them to aim high, but learn to accept disappointment too (most impt!!).

3. Thinking skills. I personally feel that kids these days are really lazy thinkers. One student told me,\"Mrs Wong, why must learn to think? Computer will think for us what.\" -____\"-
Question them, even over 'mundane' things like why there's a need for traffic lights. Why don't they just have red and green? Why must there be amber? How effective are the pedestrian crossings? Why have zebra crossings? Why not cow crossings? etc etc
GET THEIR BRAINS THINKING!

4. Sleep well. Most parents I know will enforce strict bedtime, regardless of homework completed or not.

5. SHOW YOUR LOVE & SUPPORT! Love comes in many forms. Make a nice drink while they are studying. Cooking their fave food (as long as it won't cause them to fall ill - like deep fried food). Spending time with them doing leisure activities. Assuring them that you'll be proud of them as long as they put in EFFORT - result is secondary.
I remember my dad showed his 'silent support' by staying up late with me into the nights. He pretended to watch TV - but it was on MUTE cos he did not want to disturb me. Made my fave iced Milo while I studied. Brought me out for nice supper after I'm done with studying (my dad can't cook).

End of the day, remind your kiddos that you love them for who they are.
As long as they did their best, you'll be proud of them no matter what results they get (though we all know that good results at PSLE may mean a better future).

[Joy]

Well said,Mrs Wong.

Thank you.


Joy

[Brenda10]

mrswongtuition:

...End of the day, remind your kiddos that you love them for who they are.

As long as they did their best, you'll be proud of them no matter what results they get (though we all know that good results at PSLE may mean a better future).

Hi mrswongtution

:goodpost:

I think we have to be rational and that can help us achieve 事半功倍.

[NickleBee Tutors]

mrswongtuition:

Thanks for your offer but...


1. I'm just appalled at how journalists work. Just for the sake of 'readership'. Upset - yes. Anguish - no.

2. As a teacher and tutor, we are usually not bothered by such things unless it affects our reputation. As the other parents here have posted, they understand that I'm not like what they said in the article, so no harm done.

3. Why kick up a fuss and provide them with more news? They did not mention my name or nick, so just leave it as that. Sometimes, the more you stir things up, the worse it gets. 越描越黑 - The more you try to explain, the worse it gets.

Also, what effect had the article on me?
Erm, actually, I did not even know it exists until someone posted the link here. And when I finally read it, it just feels upsetting to be misunderstood. Not to the extend of feeling 'anguish'.

So, seriously, no harm done. In fact, I got positive responses from parents who assure me that I'm doing the right thing by sharing with them. And I will continue to do so!

Psst, seriously, if you are teaching that many students to be considered a 'full time tutor', how come you have so much time for such an interview when it's exam period now? Cos I'm up to my neck with lessons and only manage to come into forum during my short little few minutes break between lessons.

Dear Mrs Wong,

I am glad that everything is alright on your side now. I can see that you are a very committed and experienced tutor and i wish i could reach your level one day. : )

Anyway just to clarify things and answer your question (in the small font) at the end, Yes i am a full time tutor. The 10 min long interview was conducted over the phone (while i was travelling between my tuition slots) so as you can see its all a matter of time management. Oh and mobile internet helps at lot too! Allows me to answer emails on the go.

How i juggle accountancy school (it was worse last time when i was still in dental school... i used to joke that i never saw the sun! I had to do my daily exercise at 12 midnight! lol), help out at my mom's business (Thank god for good and trusted workers) and yet still be able to teach my students while running all over Singapore is really a mystery i myself can't explain satisfactorily! I guess managing time and having a strict schedule is very impt! Anyway i've to go off now. Its tution non-stop all the way until tonight.

Yours
Zhou Shicai
NickleBee Tutors

[N3SKiasu]

Hi Parents of child taking PSLE 2011,


I was looking through the calendar to plan for holidays and noticed that : Due to the change in Children day to first Friday of Oct wef next year instead of the usual 1st Oct, next year’s Children Day falls on 7 Oct 2011, which is in between the usual PSLE Written Paper period.

Usual PSLE starts on Wed of 1st week of Oct till the following Tue (last paper HMT).
In this case, it is possible that the PSLE 2011 will start as usual on Wed (5th Oct) EL, Thur (6th Oct) Maths, with a break on 7th Oct Children Day, then continue with following Mon (MT), Tue (Science) and Wed (HMT).
Or it can also starts on Tue(4th Oct), have a break on 7th Oct and last paper (HMT) on following Tue.
Or may be a total change from usual dates?!!
Any guess ? Not sure if there is discussion on this before in this forum?

Though it is a good intention to change the Children’s Day to a Fri for a long weekend break, however for the P6 children, it is their last Children’s Day and yet fall between PSLE…sure very special and unforgettable…

[mrswongtuition]

N3SKiasu:

Hi Parents of child taking PSLE 2011,


I was looking through the calendar to plan for holidays and noticed that : Due to the change in Children day to first Friday of Oct wef next year instead of the usual 1st Oct, next year's Children Day falls on 7 Oct 2011, which is in between the usual PSLE Written Paper period.

Usual PSLE starts on Wed of 1st week of Oct till the following Tue (last paper HMT).
In this case, it is possible that the PSLE 2011 will start as usual on Wed (5th Oct) EL, Thur (6th Oct) Maths, with a break on 7th Oct Children Day, then continue with following Mon (MT), Tue (Science) and Wed (HMT).
Or it can also starts on Tue(4th Oct), have a break on 7th Oct and last paper (HMT) on following Tue.
Or may be a total change from usual dates?!!
Any guess ? Not sure if there is discussion on this before in this forum?

Though it is a good intention to change the Children's Day to a Fri for a long weekend break, however for the P6 children, it is their last Children's Day and yet fall between PSLE....sure very special and unforgettable..

There might be a few possiblities:
1. PSLE will end BEFORE 7 Oct.
2. PSLE will be split into before Children's Day and after Children's Day

If you want your views to be heard, best to email to MOR/SEAB before they make the decision on the dates.

I personally would prefer that they finish the papers BEFORE Children's Day to let them have a fun and well-deserved break (and maybe they could have their class graduation party on that day too).

[hashroop]

qms:

hashroop, you have become a celebrity now! Your name is in The New Paper! :evil:

OMG!! I just signed in today and saw this.