Marymount Kindergarten

[Power Puff]

Rea,


If you have time and can accompany your daughter for 1 and half hour two or three times a week, you can also try out Zoophonics - Thomson or Serangoon branches.

I’m sure you’re having great with your daughter now. Mine has 10 teeth and very active. Can’t believe my baby’s going to school soon.

[DesertWind]

Power Puff:

Hi DesertWind,

I am sorry to hear about your son..you're doing a wonderful job as a mum, making all the difficult decisions to improve his welfare. I'm sure he's happy and appreciative of your efforts

Thanks for your kind words and encouragement, Power Puff!
:celebrate:

[new_mum]

Hi Power Puff

Thanks v much for sharing about Marymount. My son is the same age as your daughter. Registered him for N1 next year and got a place in the afternoon session. However, was still not sure about Marymount and also went to check out Newton Church Kindy. After reading your post, I feel more confident about Marymount. I visited Marymount before and like the green, open, airy school environment. The children also look happy in the school. However, it’s hard to know whether the school is good based on one brief visit so it’s always good to hear from mummies who have kids in the school. I am worried that Marymount’s curriculum may not prepare my child for primary one and lay a good foundation for Chinese so went to check out Newton recently. I feel that Newton definitely has more emphasis on Chinese lessons but unfortunately, I do not like Newton’s school/classroom environment (very small outdoor play area, classrooms are rather small and dark (two classes share one classroom)). I think I will stick to Marymount after all.

[Power Puff]

Hi new_mum,


As mentioned earlier, I was concerned about the school not being as academically-driven as some other kindys, esp since DS1 will be enrolling into a SAP school. Some parents send their kids to enrichment classes but it’s up to you to see if your child really needs them.

I suppose with or without such extra classes or homework from the kindy, the onus is on the parents to guide and help their kids revise and let the kids have a balanced life with enough play as well. My husband or I read to the kids everyday and take them out to enjoy the outdoors, minimal TV. Strictly no computer games or IPad or other electronic gadgets. I would hate my kids to become nerds! In the meantime, I will let DD2 play as much as she likes until she hits 4 or 5 years old, then I will press the panic button like for DS1.

[ryanbunny]

Hi everyone, my son is enrolled in pre-N for 2013 (pm session) and we’re hoping to get into a spot for the morning session. Anyone who wishes to swap please let me know. Thank you!! ^_^

[postpet]

Hi, my son’s on Pre-N next year. Do pre-N kids have to wear uniform?

When will the school inform us about orientation and getting uniforms?

2. I am pregnant with my second kid now. Does that mean, the sibling is auto entry to MMK?

[zosma]

How are the meals provided in School ? Any advise to share?

[Mimama]

If you miss the public registration for entry in 2013, what should be done? Put the name on wait list? Any chance of entering?

[PARIZONE]

Hi Mummies,

Please be careful when putting your child in Teacher Barbara Nathan's class at Learning Vision,Grassroots Club.She is very harsh with the toddlers.i find her to be always in a hurry.her energy level is extremely low.i withdrew my son's name from her class just after spending 3 half day class recently.i only wish she shapes up...or shipped out :rotflmao:
Thanks!

[Power Puff]

Hi, I’ll try my best to answer some of the questions posted earlier.


1. Yes, all MMK pupils are required to wear the school uniform (white and blue checked) and PE attire (colour-coded collarline - pink for Pre-N, green for N, etc. (about twice a week) on days they have water play or outdoor play, gym class etc.

2. Siblings of current pupils do get priority admission in that they are invited to register on an earlier date than the public registration date.

3. Pupils in the 1st (8.15 am) session have morning tea around late 8 plus am - includes sandwiches, biscuits, soft beancurd (tau hwey), cornflakes and milk depending on the day of the week.
I believe the 2nd session pupils have more substantial food (because of classes taking place during lunch hours). On a few occasions when I was held up and very late in fetching my son, his kind teacher let him sit in with the 2nd session pupils in the same classroom and have lunch while waiting for me (he had fried rice).

I mentioned enrolling my daughter in a childcare flexi hours program but it didn’t work out. She’s now in Julia Gabriel’s Playclub twice a week and much happier. Guess she’s not psychologically ready to be left alone in the care of outside caregivers. Aarghh, the logistical/ transportation nightmare (I’m the chauffeur in the family) but what to do? Less ‘me’ time but the kids’ welfare always come first. My mum laments that kids these days start school way too early. At 19 mths old, my daughter "still a BABY!". hehe…she does look like a baby doll coz of her petite build but when she opens her mouth and talks, sings or howls, everyone else gets such a shock.

Any MMK parent whose child is currently registering for P1 next year? All the best! Getting the jitters…can’t believe my son’s turn for registration is next year. So fast! Better hug and kiss your kids as much as you can before they grow older and push you away in embarrassment.